Working with each student’s academic program, Sacred Heart’s Department of Athletics seeks to make the Sacred Heart student a well-rounded individual. Athletic eligibility is in compliance with LHSAA (Louisiana High School Athletic Association) Scholastic Requirements. According to LHSAA,

to be eligible for the first semester of the school year, a student shall have earned at least six (6) units from the previous school year, which shall be listed on the student’s transcript and shall have earned a “C” average as determined by the Local Education Authority when considering all “graded” subjects. To be eligible for the second semester of the school year, a student shall pass at least 6 subjects from the first semester.

**Sacred Heart school recognizes a “C” average as a 2.0 in a 4.0 quality point system (4.0 – A, 3.0 – B, 2.0 – C and 1.0 – D).

Students who do not meet this minimum requirement cannot participate in Sacred Heart’s athletic competition. If a student does not earn the required 2.0 GPA, parents/guardians have 1 week from the date the final grades are posted to contact the Athletic Director to review eligibility requirements and options according to the policies set forth in the LHSAA Handbook.

**It is the parent’s responsibility to keep track of his/her child’s athletic eligibility. AUDITIONING FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students who are willing to audition for an extra-curricular activity must be presently attending

Sacred Heart School. This policy applies to all extra-curricular activities with the exception of those governed by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. (POLICY ADOPTED BY THE SACRED HEART SCHOOL BOARD IN JUNE, 1996)

ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT

Sacred Heart School is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and is classified as a 1A school for athletic competition. The school follows the rules and regulations of the LHSAA. In addition, the school follows its own sportsmanship code that incorporates Catholic values into the athletic program. All SHS student athletes are given copies of this code, and all members of the SHS family are encouraged to do everything possible to promote good sportsmanship at all school events.

Even when officiating, coaching, participating and scheduling may not appear to conform to an individual student, teacher and/or parent’s preferences, SHS fans and students are urged to demonstrate Christian sportsmanship, patience and fair play.

ATHLETIC LETTERMAN JACKET POLICY

DEFINITION OF LETTERING

• Beginning with the Class of 2026, the Sacred Heart School Athletic Program defines lettering as follows:

• Baseball – Participate in a minimum of 10 Varsity games
• Basketball – Participate in a minimum of 10 Varsity games
• Football – Participate in a minimum of 4 Varsity games
• Softball – Participate in a minimum of 10 Varsity games

*All athletes and football trainers who are eligible to receive a jacket have the option of leather or wool sleeves.

FUNDING OF THE LETTERMAN JACKET

PATCH POLICY AND ATHLETIC FUNDING

Athletic funds will pay for the following patches:

• Athlete is selected as a member of the LHSAA All-Academic Composite (4.0 GPA) and Class (3.9-3.5) Teams
• Individual athlete wins State Championship (in any sport)

• Athlete is voted All-State in any sport
• Team Patches - Highest Ranking Championship Patch (Example: Softball team wins the district championship and goes on to win the state championship, the Athletic Activity account will pay for the State Championship patch)

*With the exception of State Championship, being selected for LHSAA All-Academic Composite and Class Teams and voted All-State, all individual patches will be paid by parents. (Example: All-District shortstop, All-District Linebacker, District Champion 3200 meter run)

FUNDRAISING, PROJECTS AND TRIPS

All fund raising and other activities, trips, projects, etc. must be approved by the Administration. They will also be chaperoned and directed by members of the faculty. All adult volunteers must be current with Safe Environment certification. All monies collected must be deposited into the school account, and expenditures must be cleared with the Administration.