Athletics & Extracurricular Eligibility

Gateway Charter Academy follows a "No Pass, No Play" policy for all students participating in athletics and other UIL-related extracurricular activities.

Accident insurance coverage is available to all students participating in the athletic program. Enrollment in the insurance program is optional and at the discretion of the parent or guardian; however, the school strongly recommends participation.

All students participating in athletics must submit proof of a completed physical examination conducted within the required timeframe established by state and UIL regulations before participating in practices or competitions.

Academic Eligibility Requirements

The school will review student grades at the end of the first six weeks of the school year and at the end of each subsequent grading period, whether the grading period is six, nine, or twelve weeks in length.

Students who meet eligibility requirements at the end of a grading period remain eligible through the next grading period. Coaches and sponsors are responsible for verifying eligibility by obtaining official grade reports from the individual designated by the principal as the custodian of official grades. This requirement applies to all grading periods and all eligibility evaluations.

 

First Six Weeks Eligibility

Students may participate in UIL activities during the first six weeks of the school year provided they meet UIL eligibility standards.

At the conclusion of the first six weeks, all UIL participants must maintain a 70% average or higher in all classes. Students receiving special education services must meet the academic standards outlined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Students who do not meet eligibility requirements at the end of the first six weeks become ineligible for participation in contests and performances for a period of three school weeks. Ineligible students may continue to practice or rehearse during this time but may not compete or perform.

 

Eligibility After Subsequent Grading Periods

At the end of each nine-week grading period, students who maintain passing grades remain eligible for the entire next grading period.

Students who fail to meet eligibility requirements at the end of a grading period will be evaluated at three-week intervals. Once a student earns passing grades during a three-week eligibility check, the student regains eligibility and may participate in extracurricular activities for the remainder of that grading period without additional eligibility checks, unless otherwise required by UIL or district policy.

The school reserves the right to enforce all UIL academic eligibility rules and regulations as amended by the University Interscholastic League and applicable state law.