- Wake County Public School System
- Middle School
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Middle School eligibility
Students in 7th and 8th grade can join athletics programs throughout the school year. This page explains the eligibility rules and the sports offered each season.
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Fall
Cheerleading
Football
Soccer - Girls
Volleyball - Girls
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Winter
Cheerleading
Basketball
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Spring
Soccer - Boys
Track
Softball - Girls
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Eligibility requirements
To participate in middle school athletics, a student must meet all of these requirements prior to beginning any activity:
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Enrollment
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Be enrolled in 7th or 8th grade.
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Age
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Be under 15 years old as of August 31 of the school year.
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Health and safety
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Complete a medical examination by a licensed health professional every 395 days.
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Read the Concussion Information Sheet and sign the Student-Athlete & Parent Concussion Statement each year.
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Complete the Concussion CrashCourse Video
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Academics
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Pass at least 70% of courses in the previous semester.
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Meet promotion requirements set forth by the State Board of Education. Students retained in their current grade are not eligible in the fall.
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Attend at least 85% of school days in the previous semester based on the instructional calendar.
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Participation limits
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Be eligible for no more than six consecutive semesters starting with entry into 6th grade.
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Behavior
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Not participate if suspended or currently serving in-school suspension on the day of the activity.
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Be present in school the full day to attend practices or games.
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Residency
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Live with a parent or legal custodian within the Wake County Public School System area. Notify the athletic director if this is not the case.
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Practice requirements
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Complete at least six practices before competing (eight for football).
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If absent for five or more days due to illness or injury, provide a doctor’s note before returning to practice. Football players must also complete three additional practices after the release.
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Additional rules
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No practices or games are held on Saturdays, holidays, vacation days, or when school is closed or dismissed early.
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If you have questions about eligibility or requirements, please contact your school’s athletic director.
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