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JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS

MHCS provides a full program of school athletics.  MHCS is a member of the 12-school Tri-Way League in the following sports for 7^th –8^th grades:

Tryouts are held at the beginning of each season.  Teams are selected and practices are held at the end of the school day on Monday through Thursday until 4:30 pm during the season 1 to 2 games per week are played between Monday and Thursday.  Games start between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm depending on the sport.  League play determines seeding for playoff competition that leads to the Championship in each sport.  All-star players for the league are determined at the end of each season and play in a league all-star game.  Sportsmanship is emphasized throughout the league.

There is a sports participation fee of $125 per sport.  These fees, along with sponsorship donations from individuals and businesses, go to offset the costs of each sport for awards, equipment/fields, league fees, referees, scholarships, uniform depreciation, and stipends.  Fundraising opportunities are necessary to offset the cost of the sports program.  Upon request, scholarships are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Athletic Eligibility

Students who desire to try-out for each sport in the MHCS Athletic Program must have a 2.5 GPA and returned the prior season’s uniform by the due date.  During the season athletes may be considered ineligible or be placed on probation based on one or more of the following:

• Failure to maintain a 2.5 academic GPA.
• More than one behavioral detention earned in a given quarter or sport season.
• Failure to pay athletic fees by the due date without making prior arrangements.
• Disrespect toward opposing team, referees, adults, or fellow players.

Athletic Probation

Our endeavor is to help each student/athlete maintain a balance of academic and athletic excellence.  Through the probationary process, it is our desire that each student/athlete is willing, through his/her own efforts, to pursue a course of action to correct their situation.  Probation due to academic deficiencies is subject to three progressing levels of probationary status:

Level 1 — Awareness: continue to practice and play in league games.

Level 2 — Suspension: continue to practice and attend games but not eligible to represent MHCS is athletic games (minimum of one game) until academic status is satisfactory.

Level 3 — Dismissal: student has not demonstrated the ability to balance the academic and athletic part of life at MHCS.  Our desire is that he/she concentrates their effort to improve the work habits necessary to achieve and maintain a level of academic excellence.

Athlete of the Year

MHCS honors one male student athlete and one female student athlete for excellence in athletics during the school year.  The criteria for selection and voting are as follows:

Selection Criteria

• All-Star selection in at least one sport.
• 8^th grade student.
• Participation in at least two [3] sports.
• GPA >2.5
• Citizenship – satisfactory [S] or above in all subjects each quarter.  Allowance for one needs improvement [N] for one subject in one quarter.

Voting

• Coaches vote via their All-Star selection.
• Sport team participants in 7^th & 8^th grades.
• Selected faculty, Principal, Vice Principal, athletic director.

Voting Criteria

• Athletic skills exhibited in a team concept, makes teammates perform better.
• Motivational leadership.
• Sportsmanship.
• Exhibiting Christ-like values in a competitive environment.

Developmental Sports Program

The Tri-Way League supports a developmental sports program for schools interested in improving the skills of players in the 5^th – 6^th grade.  These athletes play the same sports under the same rules as the Junior High League without a playoff system or post-season games. 

Tryouts are held at the beginning of each season.  Teams are selected and practices are held at the end of the school day on Monday through Thursday until 4:30 pm during the season 1 game per week are played between Monday and Thursday.  Games start between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm depending on the sport.  League winner is determined at the end of league play with no playoff system.  There is a sports participation fee of $70 per sport.  These fees, along with sponsorship donations from individuals and businesses, go to offset the costs of each sport for awards, equipment/fields, league fees, referees, scholarships, uniform depreciation, and stipends.  Fundraising opportunities are necessary to offset the cost of the sports program.  Upon request, scholarships are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Athletic Eligibility

Students who desire to try-out for each sport in the MHCS Athletic Program must have a 2.5 GPA and returned the prior season’s uniform by the due date.  During the season athletes may be considered ineligible or be placed on probation based on one or more of the following:

• Failure to maintain a 2.5 academic GPA.
• More than one behavioral detention earned in a given quarter or sport season.
• Failure to pay athletic fees by the due date without making prior arrangements.
• Disrespect toward opposing team, referees, adults, or fellow players.