Athletics

To participate in ATA athletics, students must meet all academic and behavioral expectations. These requirements ensure that student-athletes represent our school with integrity, responsibility, and strong academic commitment.

Students must:

• If a student-athlete's GPA falls below 2.0, they will be deemed ineligible for the following week’s games but are allowed to continue participating in practices. This begins an academic probation period.
• During the probation week, coaches and staff provide targeted academic support and guidance to help the student-athlete improve performance.
• If the GPA remains below 2.0 the following week, the athlete continues to be ineligible for game participation until the GPA meets or exceeds the 2.0 threshold.
• This policy encourages accountability, reinforces the importance of academics, and balances athletic participation with educational responsibilities.

Weekly monitoring, parent communication, and coordination with teachers and academic staff are key components of this program, ensuring student-athletes receive the support they need to maintain eligibility and succeed both on and off the field.

Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will be placed on Academic Probation.

Required remediation supports may include:

• Instructional Lab Courses
• After-School Skill Building
• Credit Recovery
• Summer Skill Building
• One-on-one or Small Group Interventions through:
  • Reading/Math Specialists
  • MTSS Supports
  • Special Education
  • English Learner (EL) Services

These supports are designed to help students meet ATA’s academic expectations while continuing to grow as student-athletes. Our goal is not exclusion, but empowerment through accountability and support.

In addition, all student-athletes are required to complete 10 hours of community service each academic year. This requirement reinforces ATA’s commitment to civic engagement and personal growth beyond the classroom and playing field.