Student Athletes must adhere to the CIF policy with regards to Scholastic Eligibility. This policy states
SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY
A. Initial Scholastic Eligibility
In order to be eligible, any student entering from the 8th grade into a CIF four (4)-year high school, a junior high or
a junior high under the provisions of Bylaw 303, must have achieved an unweighted 2.0 grade-point average, on a
4.0 scale, in enrolled courses at the conclusion of the previous grading period.
B. Continuing Scholastic Eligibility
(1) Minimum Requirements
A student is scholastically eligible if:
a. The student achieved an unweighted 2.0 grade-point average, on a 4.0 scale, in enrolled courses at the conclusion of the previous grading period. (See Q&A below in Bylaw 205.B.(1)e.)
b. The student is currently enrolled in at least 20 semester credits of work;
(i) Non-Traditional Programs: In schools where other than traditional semester programs are offered, the principal of each individual school shall be responsible for determining the equivalent of 20
semester credits of work.
(ii) Accelerated Programs: Students studying on an accelerated program that includes one (1) or more advanced (either high school or college) courses while enrolled in high school may substitute
enrollment and passing grades in these courses for one (1) or more required 20 semester credits of work; evaluation of these courses is to be done by the high school principal.
c. The student was passing in the equivalent of at least 20 semester credits of work at the completion of the most recent grading period.
d. The student is maintaining minimum progress toward meeting the high school graduation requirements as prescribed by the governing board;
e. The student has maintained during the previous grading period a minimum unweighted 2.0 grade-point average, on a 4.0 scale, in all enrolled courses.
