Elbert County Football 2017 Season

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E L I G I B I L I T Y (a) First-year students (entering 9th grade) are eligible academically. Second semester first-year students must have passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units the previous semester in order to participate. (At ECCHS the only classes carrying a .5 unit Health, PE and Driver’s Ed) (b) Second-year students must have accumulated five (5) total units in the first year, AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units in the previous semester. (c) Third-year students must have accumulated eleven (11) units in the first and second years, AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units in the previous semester. (d) Fourth-year students must have accumulated seventeen (17) units in the first three years, AND (e) Students may accumulate the required units for participation during the school year and eligibility will be reinstated at the beginning of the next semester.

There are opportunities for a credit to be recovered…………..

Credit Recovery Students who have academic deficiencies at the end of a semester may make up those deficiencies in programs that are available to any student in the school. (a) Credit recovery programs are short-term programs that involve a course that has been completed and a grade given. The student is given the opportunity to work on areas of deficiency. (b) Make-up programs occur when a course has not been completed and an “Incomplete” grade has been given. The student is given the opportunity to work on areas of deficiency. (c) Credit recovery and make-up work must be completed within 15 school days after the start of the 2nd semester only. (ECCHS requires 10). The student is ineligible until such time as the work is completed and the required passing grade has been recorded. Exception: If the end-of-course test is not offered within 15 school days of the beginning of the 2nd semester, the student may be granted a reasonable extension by the GHSA. Effective 4/10/17 students will no long be able to complete credit recovery at the beginning of 1st semester. This must be done at the end of second semester or summer. You must have all credits completed by the first day of school.

REMIND 101 Parents text @ecathinfo to 81010 Football Players text @nbr1devils to 81010 Please visit our web page at www.elebert.k12.ga.us/ECCHS/HOME Athletic tab Athletic Office

Elbert County High School NCAA ELIGIBILITY PRESENTATION

OVERVIEW NCAA Eligibility Requirements Division I Changes Your Role Core Courses Grade Point Average Test Scores Division I Changes Your Role Tools You Can Use

BASIC NCAA Requirements Graduate from high school Complete NCAA-approved courses Earn a minimum required core-course grade-point average (GPA) Earn a required SAT or ACT sum score

REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR NCAA ELIGIBILITY Division I Division II 4 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1  year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science 2  years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) 3 years of English 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2  years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 3  years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) Only courses that appear on a student’s high school's list of NCAA courses will be used to calculate the core GPA Division I – min 2.3 Core GPA Division II – min 2.0 Core GPA

Full Qualifier Graduate from High School Complete 16 core classes Ten of the 16 core courses must be complete before the seventh semester(senior year) of high school. Seven of the 10 core courses must be in English, Math or Science Minimum core course GPA of 2.300 Meet the sliding scale requirement of GPA and ACT/SAT score Graduate from High School

Divisions I and II Eligibility Course Requirements Division I 16 Core Courses 4 years of English 3 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of Natural/Physical Science(1 year of lab if offered by High School) 1 year of additional English, Mathematics, or Natural/Physical Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

Division II 16 Core Courses 3 years of English 2 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of Natural/Physical Science(1 year of lab if offered by High School) 3 years of additional English, Mathematics, or Natural/Physical Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

Quick Overview of the Recruiting Timeline Freshman Year: Good grades are critical ALL 4 years of High School – hit the ground running freshman year! Continue your research & compile an initial list of 20-30 schools you are interested in. Rank schools based on the attributes that are most important to you Begin writing coaches of schools you are interested in, get in their radars and get your name out there Play the highest level you can. Ask your coaches where you need improvement and set goals. Look for college camps and clinics to attend. (Always consult a coach before attending) www.scholarshipstats.com

Sophomore Year Register for the SAT or ACT practice tests and/or test prep courses. Again, grades are CRITICAL keep them up. Register with NCAA & NAIA eligibility centers, complete recruiting questionnaires for all schools on your list. Begin compiling highlight & game videos, consider setting up a channel within YouTube Continue to research and update your list and write coaches and schools. Send videos and/or links to videos Consider working with a speech coach to develop and improve communication skills – make a good first impression when you talk to coaches Begin making phone calls to coaches, let them know your game/meet/match schedule – stay on their radar. Pick a GOOD attitude and SHOW IT! Recognize that nothing is owed to you just because you are a good athlete. www.scholarshipstats.com

Junior Year Take SAT/ACT tests Take AP Courses, challenge yourself academically! GRADES are critical! Continue to play at the highest level and consult coaches on how to improve Continue to research schools but narrow your list to 10-15 schools Keep in contact with coaches often, let them know of your continued interest and if you are no longer interested. Ask coaches where you stand on their recruiting list and their timeline Look to attend showcase games and tournaments and let coaches know your schedule. Make unofficial visits to school you are interested in Continue to send videos and include your grades as well to schools that you are interested in. www.scholarshipstats.com

Senior Year Keep your grades up – AVOID SENIOR SLUMP!!! Character is key, make good choices everyday. Who are you when no one is looking? Narrow your list of schools to 3 to 5, stay in contact with coaches on a weekly basis. Ask for a timeline in which they will make offers Quickly let schools know if you are no longer interested Take official visits to schools on your short list, meet coaches and players Complete FAFSA form, get college applications in early and apply to all schools on your short list. Post nothing on social media you may later regret. Don’t let a 100 character tweet cost you a $100,000 scholarship! Receive, consider and respond to all written offers from schools Make a decision – make sure it is your decision! www.scholarshipstats.com

ECCHS Student Athlete 4 Year Plan Freshman/Sophomore Year: Make sure to get the best grade possible. Print the high school’s list of NCAA Approved Classes Use Summer School to get caught up if you fail a class Register with NCAA Eligibility Center (Sophomore Year) (Register with Parents E-Mail)

ECCHS Student Athlete 4 Year Plan Junior Year Register to take the ACT, SAT or both (2nd Semester) Register with NCAA Eligibility Center (if not already done with parents e-mail) Request official transcript to be sent to NCAA Eligibility Center after completing your Junior Year (If you have earned high school credit from another school as well you will need to request a transcript from there too) Before registering for classes your senior year, determine if additional academic core classes are needed. Be sure to have a least 10 core course credits (if you have not failed any classes, you will have between 12 and 14 core)

ECCHS Student Athlete 4 Year Plan Senior Year Take the ACTand/or SAT again if necessary. Request transcripts from all high schools. Graduate on time! After graduation, request a copy of the final transcript to be sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center with proof of graduation.

Roll of the Parent Sign up for parent portal If your student has to make up a course, check the NCAA portal to verify that the institution is approved. Verify/Calculate your student’s core GPA at the end of each semester (register with www.gacollege411.org) Monitor your student’s grade regularly Complete the NCAA registration with your student

Tools to Use www.eligibilitycenter.org http://blog.ncaa.org/GetTheGrades NCAA HS administrator Service Guide – 877.672.1492