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MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Rockville, Maryland
October 24, 2005
MEMORANDUM
To:
Members of the Board of Education
From:
Sharon Cox, Chair, Board of Education Policy Committee
Subject:
Tentative Action, Policy IQD, Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities
The Board Policy Committee, in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy review
process, has identified Policy IQD, Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities, for
revision. Policy IQD sets forth the academic eligibility standards for middle and high school
student participation in some extracurricular activities.
Members of the Board Policy Committee discussed Policy IQD on July 5, 2005, and September
14, 2005. The policy revision incorporates input from a variety of relevant stakeholders who
served on a work group comprised of coaches, activity sponsors, athle tic directors, principals,
students, and parents, as directed by the Board’s resolution of April 15, 2004. The report of the
work group (Attachment A) containing six recommendations was sent to the Board Policy
Committee, and the committee incorporated those changes into the policy before you today
(Attachment B).
Having a variety of extracurricular options, including, but not limited to, cultural arts, athletics,
and other team activities is an essential part of a complete educational experience. The proposed
policy revision articulates the Board of Education’s commitment to providing an array of
extracurricular opportunities for students and emphasizes the necessity of having both
extracurricular activities requiring academic eligibility and extracurricular activities predicated
upon open enrollment.
The following resolution is provided for your consideration:
WHEREAS, Policy IQD, Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities, affirms the
valuable role that extracurricular activities play in the entire education of each student; and
WHEREAS, Policy IQD, Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities, sets forth that
participation in extracurricular activities should be maintained and supported by academic
standards; and
Members of the Board of Education
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WHEREAS, Policy IQD, Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities, recognizes that it is
the obligation of the school system to provide students with supports for maintaining academic
performance and academic eligibility; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Education Policy Committee has considered and recommended
revisions to Policy IQD, Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities; and
WHEREAS, Revised Policy IQD, Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities, shall
become effective with the start of the 2006–2007 school year; now therefore be it
Resolved, That the Board of Education take tentative action on revised Policy IQD, Academic
Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities; and be it further
Resolved, That revised Policy IQD, Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities, be sent
out for public comment.
Present at the table for discussion are Ms. Stephanie P. Williams, coordinator, Policy and
Records; and Mr. Donald H. Kress, chief school performance officer, Office of School
Performance.
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Related Entries:
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Responsible Office: Deputy Superintendent of Schools
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IQA-RA, IQA-EA, IQB-RA, IQB-EA, IQD-RA, IQD-RB
Chief Operating Officer Instruction and Program
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Development
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Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities
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A.
PURPOSE
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To articulate the Board of Education’s commitment to providing
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an
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Having a variety of extracurricular options including, but not
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limited
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activities is an essential part of a complete educational
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experience.
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activities requiring academic eligibility and extracurricular
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activities predicated upon open enrollment.
array
of
to,
extracurricular
cultural
arts,
opportunities
athletics,
for
and
students.
other
team
The Board supports having both extracurricular
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B.
ISSUE
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To establish student aAcademic eligibility standards for
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middle and high school participation in some extracurricular
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activities
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Extracurricular activities are a valuable part of the entire
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education
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extracurricular activities should be maintained and supported
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by academic standards.
must
of
each
be
established
student.
and
However,
communicated.
participation
in
It is the obligation of the school
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system to provide students with supports for maintaining
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academic performance and academic eligibility.
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C.
POSITION
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Decisions regarding a student's academic eligibility for
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participation in extracurricular activities will be made as
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follows.
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2.0 average with no more than one failing grade "E" (failure)
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in the previous marking period to be eligible to participate
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in any activity listed as nonathletic and athletic stipends in
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the Negotiated Agreement Between Montgomery County Education
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Association and the Board of Education of Montgomery County
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Public Schools. This does not apply to students in the fall
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entering middle or high school for the first time or to
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students engaged in activities that are extensions of a graded
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course.
Students in middle and high schools must maintain a
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Students in middle school who are not academically eligible
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may petition to be reinstated in an activity if they have
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shown
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standards.
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regarding these petitions.
evidence
of
progress
toward
meeting
eligibility
Middle school principals will make final decisions
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D.
DESIRED OUTCOMES
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Each student should maintain high academic standards while
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also pursuing extracurricular activities that contribute to a
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well-rounded education.
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E.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
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1.
All secondary schools should provide and communicate
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opportunities
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extracurricular activities by ensuring that there are a
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range
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activities with open enrollment that do not require
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academic eligibility.
of
for
all
students
possibilities,
to
participate
including
in
extracurricular
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21.
Schools
should
To
help
students
retain
or
regain
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eligibility for all extracurricular activities requiring
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academic eligibility, by schools will providinge and
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referring
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contracts, tutoring programs, mentoring and monitoring
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programs, academic support classes and counseling, study
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halls during or after school, outreach programs and/or
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other programs.
students
to
such
support
activities
as
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3.
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Schools should share best practices that increase student
academic eligibility for extracurricular activities.
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4.
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Schools
should
develop
mechanisms
to
evaluate
the
effectiveness of support programs.
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The superintendent will publish regulations to implement
this policy as needed.
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F.
REVIEW AND REPORTING
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1.
The superintendent will report annually to the Board on
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the effects of this policy on student participation in
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extracurricular activities.
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2.
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This policy will be reviewed on an on-going basis in
accordance with the Board of Education review process.
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Policy History:
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1990; reformatted December 1996.
Adopted by Resolution No. 697-90, November 13,
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Note previous policy history:
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May 13, 1986; reformatted in accordance with Resolution 458-86,
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August 12, 1986; rescinded by Resolution No. 697-90, November 13,
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1990.
Adopted by Resolution No. 285-86,
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