From the MCPS Athletics Handbook re: academics: "A student must maintain a minimum 2.0 unweighted marking period grade average with no more than one failing grade in a marking period in order to participate in any athletic contest or to participate in or attend any practices during the next marking period." 

From the MCPS Athletics Handbook re: attendance: "Participation in any athletic event or practice
requires student-athletes to attend all of their scheduled classes on the day of the event or practice. Student athletes who have prescheduled activities, such as a medical appointment, court appearance, driver's exam,
or religious observance, will be permitted to participate in events/practices on the day of the absence, provided approval for the absence has been granted in advance. The athletics specialist in each school will establish a procedure for obtaining this approval and for handling unforeseen emergencies. Prior approval is not necessary for approved school activities. Student-athletes who have an excused absence on Friday may participate in athletic events on Saturday. A student-athlete who is absent from any class without obtaining prior approval may not participate in practices or contests on the day
they are absent. Student-athletes who do not obtain prior approval and do practice will not compete in
the first contest after the violation is verified. A student-athlete may not compete in the first scheduled contest after an unexcused absence is verified. Repeated unexcused absences or chronic tardiness to any class will be sufficient reason for declaring a student ineligible at any time. The athletics specialist, in consultation with
the coach, will determine the date and terms of ineligibility.

Please communicate with your coach or Mr. Hayes with any questions or concerns.