Academics
Academics
Students should be aware that there is a statewide and district requirement that in order for a student "to be eligible for athletic competition during the first semester (September 1 to January 31) of the 10th grade or higher, a pupil must have passed 25% of the credits required by the State of NJ for graduation (30 academic credits) during the immediate preceding academic year."
In order for a student "to be eligible for athletic competition when begins during the second semester (February 1 to June 30) during the 9th grade or higher, a pupil must have passed the equivalent of 12.5 % of the credits (or 15 academic credits) required by the State of NJ for graduation (i.e. the student must have passing grades in at least 6 courses) at the close of the preceding semester (January 31)."
A student turning age 19 prior to September 1 of any year is ineligible for athletic competition from September 1 of that year until he/she graduates (NJSIAA regulation).