Requirements for Participation in Extracurricular Activities

Wilkinson County Middle School requires a student to pass four academic classes and one exploratory class (to include english, math, science, social studies and one elective) for promotion. However, to participate in athletics, a student must be promoted and must pass theree of four classes the previous semester. Summer school is an extension of the previous school year.

• Students enrolled in seventh grade and have met the academic requirements and will not have reached their fourteenth (14th) birthday prior to May 1 of the current school year will participate on seventh-grade teams.

• Students who meet the academic requirements above but have reached their fourteenth (14th) birthday before May 1 of the current school year must participate on eighth-grade teams.

• Students who have been placed in the next grade level are not eligible the first semester.

• To try out and participate in any sport, students must pass a physical signed by a licensed medical doctor. The physical will be good for one year.

• Students must have on file at school a copy of their certified birth certificate before the student may participate in a competition.

 If there are any further questions about eligibility, feel free to contact WCMS.

Dr. Angela M. Smith, Athletic Director