Academics

Academics First

Too often students fail to place the proper amount of importance on academic endeavors until it is too late. Academics First is designed to put the emphasis on academic achievement in its proper place, the forefront of each student’s high school experience. 

Each week, an Academics First list will be generated. To qualify, students must have a passing grade in all but two of their classes. The Academics First list is valid from Monday through Monday. Students will not be able to participate in an extracurricular activity with two or more F’s. Activities include athletic contests, Fine Arts activities, and dances (including Prom).

The Academics First list is revised and updated each week, giving students the opportunity to maintain or improve their grades. Students are strongly encouraged to focus on their academic work during the tutorial sessions held during Titan Time class periods on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Mr. Martin, our athletic director, will be in contact with coaches, teachers, and students to assist in any way to improve grade status. Coaches can raise expectations as they see fit. Each individual program can have grade expectations that may exceed the athletic department’s requirements. Parents and athletes should be notified before the season of each individual program’s academic policies and expectations for all athletes.