Co-curricular involvement is essential part of any student's development as a well-rounded individual. In addition, highly selective colleges and universities look favorably on leadership experiences in student activities. JCP has a club, activity, or team for every student. For detailed information on JCP's athletic teams, clubs, and activities, go to our website.

 

Jones College Prep is a member of the Illinois High School Athletic Association and uses its rules as one guideline for participation in school activities. JCP applies the same rules for athletics, clubs, and activities. Students must meet all of the eligibility rules of the IHSA (go to www.ihsa.org/forms/index.htm to view a variety of information on these issues) in addition to other JCP expectations such as those spelled out in the Behavior section of the handbook. Students in activities and athletics must also meet JCP's eligibility rules:

 

• All student athletes must earn a grade point average of 2.000 to be eligible at any time during the school year.

• A student is ineligible if he/she fails more than one class at the 20 and 40 week grades (semester grades).

• A student who does not comply with detention procedures, GPA requirements and has failed more than one class will be placed in the Activity Ineligibility List (AIL). *see page 31 for definition

Any student athlete failing one class will be on academic probation and will be considered a Grounded Eagle (see “Failing a Class” section on page 25). A weekly check of academic progress will be implemented by the Athletic Director and/or activity moderator to help assure that the student is making adequate improvements. If adequate progress is proven, the student can participate. If a student fails more than one class, s/he is ineligible.