• BEFORE YOU PLAY...

    Physicals

    • Any 7th or 8th grader choosing to participate in a school-sponsored sport must have a current physical on file with the school nurse, RN.  Click here to get the physical paperwork. 
    • Your physical MUST be turned in BEFORE you are allowed to try out, practice, or play. 
    • OPS offers physicals by appointment at any of the School-Based Health Centers.  Cost for physicals are based on family income.

     

    Insurance

    • All students MUST have medical insurance in order to participate in inter-school athletics.
    • Parents/Guardians MUST provide Insurance Company Name and Policy Number.

     

    Activity Cards

    • All students MUST have a Lewis and Clark Activity Card in order to participate in inter-school athletics.
    • Activity cards may be paid for through the main office.  

     

    Lewis and Clark Sport Seasons

    • Season One:  Volleyball, Football, Cross Country
    • Season Two:  Boys Basketball, Girls Swim
    • Season Three:  Girls Basketball, Boys Swim, Wrestling
    • Season Four:  Track, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer

     

    Grades

    • All middle school students participating in, or who plan to participate in sports, MUST maintain a passing grade in every class during that sport's season.  OPS policy: "No pass, no play."
    • Students MUST earn a 2.0 GPA each quarter in order to participate in sports for the following quarter.
    • If students improve their grade status, then eligibility will be reinstated.

     

    Attendance

    • Regular school attendance is REQUIRED in order to practice or play in sporting events:
      • Students must attend a minimum of a half day in order to participate in a sporting event.
      • Students who are suspended, assigned to ISS/SSC, or are truant WILL NOT participate in sporting events on that specific date.
    • Regular attendance is REQUIRED for ALL practices.
      • Students who have more than 2 unexcused absences from practices will be asked to leave the team.
      • Students who are absent from practice will not participate in the next sporting event or at the coach's discretion.

     

    After Practice

    • Practice will conclude at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified by the coach.
    • After practice, students may do the following:  
      • Leave with their parents/guardian or walk home.
      • Ride Late Bus if eligible.  STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN UP DAILY.