Extracurriculars

High School Interscholastic Activities

Academic Activities

Students have the opportunity to compete in the interscholastic academic activities of chess, debate, and forensics. To be eligible at the high school level:

• Students in grades 9–10 must have received no more than one failing grade in the previous marking period.
• Students in grades 11–12 must have received no more than one failing grade in the previous marking period and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
   

Athletic Activities

Participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege afforded to all students meeting eligibility requirements.
 

Transfer Rules

• Grade 9 students who transfer after the beginning of the school year, and with written consent from both schools directly involved, may be provided nonvarsity opportunities for the remainder of the school year. Restrictions are removed upon entering grade 10.

• Students in grades 10–11 who transfer after the beginning of the school year, and with written consent from both schools directly involved, may be provided nonvarsity opportunities for one calendar year (365 days beginning with the first day of attendance at the new school).
• Open-enrolled and/or tuition-paying students entering grade 12 as transfer students are ineligible to practice and/or compete for one calendar year.

Please see your athletic director for more information concerning transfer eligibility status.
 

Medical Clearance and Documents

Prior to participation, all students must complete the online registration process at
https://mpsathletics-ar.rschooltoday.com/.

• Upload proof of valid health insurance coverage. See your school athletic director for more information.
• Upload the Physical Examination Form with physician and parent signature.
• Complete the Emergency Contact Form.
• Complete an Athletic Permit Information Form.
• Acknowledge all waivers and agreements of liability including MPS Code of Conduct, Student-Athlete Handbook, WIAA rules, and Concussion Agreement.

Talk to your school athletic director for more information. The coach may allow a student to participate in practice before the student achieves academic eligibility, but not before the student has paid fees, submitted the Physical Examination Form and Emergency Contact Form, and submitted proof of medical and health insurance.
 

Responsibilities of Athletes and Code of Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship can be defined in one word: respect. Showing respect for ourselves, our schools, and our guests helps present a positive image not only to the community, but also to all those who participate in any way in athletic activities in MPS schools.

Good sportsmanship is displayed when every athlete:

• Uses appropriate language. Abusive or profane language will not be tolerated.
• Treats opponents with the respect due to them as guests and hosts.
• Shakes hands with opponents after the game.
• Exercises self-control at all times.
• Refrains from using obscene language, cheers, or remarks; threatening gestures; or physical force.
• Respects the judgment of officials and their interpretation of rules.
• Accepts the responsibility and privilege of representing his/her school positively by acting in a manner that creates a positive attitude.