The main purpose of the programs at Lewiston High School is to insist on continued academic growth for all students.  Therefore, Lewiston High School requires a minimum level of academic success as a standard for participation in extra-curricular activities.  The focus of the eligibility policy is to set a clear standard that supports adequate yearly progress towards graduation and establishes the need for responsible academic progress throughout the school year.

 There are two levels of eligibility at Lewiston High School; initial eligibility and continuing eligibility.

1.  Fall Initial Eligibility:   Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the abrupt end to the 2019-2020 school year and in conjunction with the latest MPA Guidelines, all athletes will start the 2020-2021 school year as eligible.

 The necessary accumulated credit requirements have been suspended for the 2020-2021 school year only but will be reinstated for the 2021-2022 school year.   These are the necessary credits needed for the 2021-2022 school year:

1^st year (To be a Freshman):               Must be promoted/assigned from 8th grade

      2^nd  year (To be a Sophomore):           Five total credits

      3^rd year (To be a Junior:                      Ten total credits

      4^th year (To be a Senior):                     Sixteen total credits

     

2.  Initial Eligibility During the 2020-2021 School Year:  In order to be considered initially eligible prior to Winter & Spring Seasons, the student-athlete must have:

a)      Successfully met the academic requirements set by Lewiston High School during the previous ranking quarter.

Freshmen-Seniors:                                                    Must pass Three Courses

                  Winter Season - Based on Final 1st Quarter Grades (Nov. 6th)

                  Spring Season - Based on Final 3rd Quarter Grades (April 2nd)

Once initial eligibility has been cleared, in order to remain eligible the students must meet the minimum eligibility standard established by Lewiston High School on the date of the eligibility checks (approximately half way through the participation season):

            Minimum Eligibility Standard:

                        Freshmen:                                                        Must be passing 3 courses

                        Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors:                     Must be passing 3 courses

            Eligibility Check Dates: (2020-2021 School Year)

                                                            Eligibility Check Date           Ineligibility Start Date

Fall Season:                Tuesday, Oct. 13th                  Monday, Oct. 19th

Winter Season:          Tuesday, Jan. 26th                  Monday, Feb. 1st

Spring Season:           Tuesday, May 11th                 Monday, May 17th

 

Eligibility will always be checked on a Tuesday.  On the date of eligibility checks, any student not passing the prescribed number of courses required by the eligibility policy will have until Friday at 3 pm of that week to correct any failing courses and update their eligibility status. 

Students who fail to correct their eligibility status will become ineligible on the following Monday.  Ineligible students will be given another 5 schools days to update their eligibility status.   Those students who are still ineligible at 3 pm on Friday will be ineligible for the remainder of the season.

 Students who are able to remediate their academic performance are able to return to their teams immediately once they are passing the minimum number of courses.

This is a summation of Lewiston School Department Policy – please see policy code JJI-R1 for a complete explanation of the Lewiston High School Eligibility Policy.  FLEX does not count as a passing course in regards to eligibility.