Eligibility

·         A student who maintains a G.P.A of 2.00 or higher and successfully passes six courses of seven is eligible to participate in extracurricular activities at Garces Memorial High School.

·         A Student whose G.P.A. falls below a 2.00 at the end of a grading period (quarter and semester) is placed on Academic Probation. The student may continue to participate in extracurricular activities during the subsequent NINE-WEEK period of probation.

·         If at the end of the next regular grading period, the student has a G.P.A. below 2.00, s/he will be IMMEDIATELY INELIGIBLE for the duration of the subsequent nine week grading period for the following extracurricular activities:  Athletics; Cheerleading; Student Government; Drama; Forensics; Mock Trial; and Peer Counseling.

·         The Academic Assistant Principal will inform students of their eligibility status.

·         The period of ineligibility will commence on the day grades are posted.

·         The period of ineligibility will continue until the student receives a G.P.A. of 2.00 or higher at the end of the next nine-week or semester grading period.

·         Students involved in activities other than those listed may continue to participate in those activities. However, parents are encouraged to limit participation in those activities if it is apparent that a student’s academic standing is being compromised.

·         A grading period is defined as the First Quarter (midterm), First Semester, Third Quarter (midterm) and Second Semester. Only grades from the First midterm, First Semester, Second midterm and Second Semester will be used for purposes of determining academic probation and eligibility for activities.

·         An eligible student with a current “F” in any couse will not be allowed to miss class in that course, during the school day, to participate in any extracurricular activity.

·         Students must have met all attendance requirements for a given day in order to participate in any extracurricular activities for that day.  (See Attendance Policies/Procedures).

Student Dances

Normally, the school does not sponsor or sanction any dance held off campus. The Junior-Senior Prom may be held off campus IF approved by the Administration.  School dances are generally 7:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. or as otherwise designated by the Administration. Students must be in the designated dance area no later than one half-hour after the starting time and will not leave the dance until closing time.  This rule also applies to all guests.

Admission to Dances

·         Garces Memorial students must show their Student Body Card.

·         An admission price is established for each dance.

·         For formal dances, the sponsoring class or club, with the approval of the Administration, determines the price of the bid.  Every attempt will be made to keep the bid price reasonable.

·         Students from other schools, as invited guests of a Garces student, must be registered prior to the dance with the Dean of Students.  The guest must comply with all Garces Memorial policies.  A failure to do so may result in consequences for both the guest and the Garces student.

·         GUEST REQUEST FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL TO THE DEAN OF STUDENTS BY ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE DANCE. ONLY ONE GUEST PER GARCES STUDENT IS PERMITTED.

·         The guest list is checked at the door. Guests not registered in advance will not be admitted.

·         The Garces dress code regulations will apply to all guests.

·         Any student smoking, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco or drugs, or fighting, will be removed from the dance and proper disciplinary action will be taken. Parents will be notified immediately.

·         If one student is found to be under the influence of a drug or alcohol, the other members of the student’s arriving party may be tested for drugs or alcohol.

·         Girls must check their purses at the designated check area.

·         Hats are not permitted at school dances.

Supervision

The class or club sponsoring the dance must designate the chaperones with the approval of the Dean of Students. These chaperones (faculty and parents) must include at least two men and two women and more if deemed appropriate by the Dean of Students. Chaperones are expected to follow the directives of the appointed school representative. The sponsoring class/club will be charged a clean-up fee for custodial services.