2. NEISD ATHLETICS – THE RIGHT CHOICE

3. ATTENDANCE Out of 4,160 students

4. DISCIPLINE

5. ON AVERAGE, AN ATHLETE HAS A FINAL GRADE OF 85 WHEN NON-ATHLETES HAVE AN 84. THAT’S ONE WHOLE GRADE POINT! On average, non- extracurricular students have a 7% higher rate of discipline referrals than athletes. On average, athletes are absent 1.1% times less than non-extracurricular students.

6. NEISD ATHLETIC MISSION STATEMENT  The mission of the North East ISD athletic department is to develop a program of competitive athletics that focuses on enhancing student performance. This program will be designed to be inclusive of all students who have the desire and ability to participate in University Interscholastic League sports that promote individual and team development. Uppermost in this process will be the pursuit of academic excellence by all student-athletes, the development of good citizenship traits, an encouragement and appreciation for competitive athletics, the promotion of good sportsmanship and an awareness of the importance of physical activity set in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Uppermost in this process will be the pursuit of academic excellence by all student- athletes, the development of good citizenship traits…. promotion of good sportsmanship….

7. STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUCCESS 1. Doing your best both in and out of the classroom is the foundation of being a successful student-athlete  Take pride in your work.  Seek help when you do not understand.  Do not play catch-up with your grades.  Grades for 10 courses of the 16 core courses required for NCAA Division I & II Eligibility are locked in at the start of your seventh semester.  The minimum core course GPA for D1 is 2.3.

8. STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUCCESS 2. Take advantage of high school credit opportunities in middle school. 3. Seek guidance from your counselor on completing non-traditional courses BEFORE you pay for them.

9. SEEK MORE INFORMATION NCAA Eligibility Center – www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org  Guide for the College Bound Athlete 2 point 3 – www.2point3.orgwww.2point3.org  Outreach Site

10. THANK YOU! Questions? Please contact the NEISD Athletic Office at 210-356-6900