Athletic Eligibility

Middle School Course of Study and Planning Guide

Each ESA student should select a program of study that is both challenging and rewarding. While requirements for graduation will determine much of the course of study, there are options for each student to consider in planning his or her middle school experience.

As students plan for the upcoming school year, they should review their present transcripts. Students and parents may see a student’s progress towards meeting ESA diploma requirements as well as a current transcript through myESA. Students should consider their academic and co-curricular interests as well as college and future plans in choosing their courses. Extracurricular activities should be chosen carefully to achieve a balance between academics and extras.

Each spring students will make course selections for the following year and should keep in mind the following:

● Seek the counsel of their faculty advisor, individual teachers, or Head of Middle School as to what courses and levels are most appropriate.

● All requests for honors level courses must be approved by a student’s current teacher in that discipline.

● LHSAA rules require the following for academic eligibility in any upper school sport: Fall semester - Pass 6 units the previous academic year with a C average Spring semester - Pass 6 subjects in the fall semester (no grade stipulation); a seniors who has accumulated 20 or more units may take five subjects/units for the fall semester and must pass all five. Questions regarding specific eligibility requirements should be addressed to the Athletic Director.