Activities Office

A 7-12 student-athlete or activity participant who receives mid-quarter or quarter grades of “F” in a class will be placed on academic probation. The student will remain on academic probation until the student attains a grade of at least a D- in all classes. A student on academic probation may be ineligible to participate in competitions/performances, but may continue to participate in practices, scrimmages and team/club meetings.

In addition, to maintain academic eligibility a student must be making adequate progress toward graduation as defined by Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191. A student is progressing adequately toward graduation if the student has accumulated the following credits prior to the beginning of the subsequent semester:

Please note, that the current eligibility structure is being examined this school year, 2020-2021. There may be changes to the eligibility requirements effective for the 2021-2022 school year. These changes will be communicated prior to the 2nd semester of the 2020-2021 school year.

Participation in Extracurricular Activities & School-Sponsored On-the-Job Training Programs

(1) This policy applies to all students involved in any extracurricular activity scheduled either during or outside the school day and any school-sponsored on-the-job training programs. (2) School-initiated absences will be accepted and participation permitted. (3) A student may not participate in any activity or program if he or she has an unexcused absence from any class during the day. (4) If a student is suspended from any class, he or she may not participate in any activity or program that day. (5) If a student is absent from school due to medical reasons, he or she must present a physician’s statement or a statement from the student’s parent or guardian clearing the student for participation that day. The note must be presented to the coach or advisor before the student participates in the activity or program. (6) Absences of one-half day or more, even if excused, prohibits students from participating that day in a Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) competition. Certain exceptions, as outlined by MSHSL policy, are allowed at the school’s discretion.

As a student participating in my school’s interscholastic activities, I understand and accept the following responsibilities:

• I will respect the rights and beliefs of others and will treat others with courtesy and consideration.
• I will be fully responsible for my own actions and the consequences of my actions.
• I will respect the property of others.
• I will respect and obey the rules of my school and the laws of my community, state, and country.
• I will show respect to those who are responsible for enforcing the rules of my school and the laws of my community, state, and country.

Violation of the Student Code of Responsibilities may result in a period of ineligibility as determined by the Principal. Students who are suspended or proposed for expulsion or exclusion will be deemed to violate the Student Code of Responsibilities and a consequence may be imposed by the Principal or a period of ineligibility. Where the student conduct is not covered by the MSHSL rules but violates District 191 and/or Burnsville High School rules governing student conduct, the Principal may determine that the student is ineligible to participate in co-curricular activities for a reasonable period of time. If the student conduct violates both MSHSL rules and District 191/Burnsville High School rules, the more severe penalty will be implemented.

If a student serving as a captain of a team or leader of a co-curricular club/ organization commits a MSHSL rule violation, the student forfeits his/her captaincy or leadership position for a period of one calendar year from the violation. Upon a second MSHSL rule violation during a student’s high school career, the student will lose the opportunity for captaincy/leadership of any team or club for the remainder of the student’s high school career.

Students with documented disabilities who require accommodations should discuss the need for reasonable accommodations with the coach or person in charge of the activity as soon as possible. A request for an accommodation will not be retroactive except in the most unusual circumstances.

When a student is declared ineligible, the parent(s) or guardian(s) will be notified by telephone and/or mail. The student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) may request a conference with the athletic/activities director. At that time the period of ineligibility will be stated and the appeal process will be reviewed. A written request to the building Principal must be made within five (5) school days of the notification of ineligibility. During the appeal process, the student is ineligible to compete in extra-curricular activities. The student may continue to practice with the team during the appeal process.

The Appeals Committee, comprised of two to three teachers and the building Principal or designee, will hear the appeal and make a decision on the case. A written decision will be given to the parent/guardian within 10 school days.