Athletics

  TBA

  TBA

Athletic Director:  Ryan Kimble

Athletic Trainer:  Hannah Narcross

Assistant to Athletics:  Mickey Brilhart

Assistant to Athletics:  Lydia Fine

Season Start Dates for 2023-2024
1st day of Fall Sports:  Wednesday, August 9, 2023
1st day of Winter Sports:  Wednesday, November 15, 2023
1st day of Spring Sports:  Friday, March 1, 2024

 

Academic Based Eligibility

Eligibility Standards, Guidelines, Information

A student becomes ineligible for academic reasons if he/she earns less than a 2.0 weighted GPA for that marking period or receives a grade of ‘F’ for any course in which the student is enrolled during the marking period.

A grade of Incomplete (I) is considered an F until the work is satisfactorily completed, unless an exception is made by the principal due to extenuating circumstances such as an extended illness.

An indication of Withdrawal Failing (WF) is considered an F for the specific marking period in which it is received.

All students entering 9th grade for the first time are eligible based on academics, during the first marking period of the 9th grade school year.

Quarter grades are used to determine eligibility. Eligibility for the first quarter of the year is based upon the fourth quarter grades of the previous year.

Summer school grades do not replace fourth quarter grades of the school year and, therefore, do not impact a student’s eligibility status.

For students enrolled in concurrent enrollment course work at the college level, the final grade will determine the student’s eligibility, since quarter grades are not generated from the college.

Administrative Procedures

The principal (or designee) will determine the eligibility status of students upon the issuance of report cards.

The principal (or designee) will generate an “Ineligible List” for use by coaches and other extracurricular advisors and revise the list as needed (e.g.; due to the resolution of incomplete grades).

Students who have lost eligibility for academic reasons shall not:

Be a participant in a public performance for any extracurricular activity.

Travel with a group/team for any extracurricular activity.

Participate in any extracurricular activity including practice if the student is on an athletic team or other group for which there is a scheduled practice.

Students who become ineligible for academic reasons may request in writing to the principal to be placed on restricted eligibility one time during their high school career. If the student does not achieve at least the minimum academic weighted 2.0 GPA with no F’s at the next interim report period, he/she will become ineligible.
 

Regaining Eligibility

Students will regain eligibility when a report card is issued which indicates the student meets academic eligibility requirements and upon approval of the principal in consultation with the coach/advisor. As an incentive for academic performance, a student will regain academic eligibility at the end of the interim report period if the student has achieved at least the minimum academic weighted 2.0 GPA with no F’s and upon approval of the principal in consultation with the coach/advisor. Requests to regain eligibility at interim report period must be made to the principal by the student.

Attendance Based Eligibility

Eligibility Standards, Guidelines, Information

A student shall be in attendance for his/her scheduled full day in order to participate in any extracurricular activity occurring on that school day.

Students who are tardy to school or leave early are not eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.

A student shall participate in all normal school activities during the school day in order to participate in any extracurricular activity occurring on that school day.

Administrative Procedures

Any student who is ineligible due to attendance reasons who then participates in an extracurricular activity shall be restricted from participating for a minimum of one additional contest/activity.

A principal may allow an exception for approved professional appointments.

Regaining Eligibility

Students regain eligibility based on being in attendance for a scheduled full day and participating in all normal school activities on that day.

Conduct Based Eligibility

Eligibility Standards, Guidelines, Information

Students shall follow Carroll County Public Schools’ discipline policies and regulations as outlined in the Board of Education Policies and Administrative Regulations Manual, the Student Services Manual, and the Student/Parent Handbook.

Students who violate Board of Education Policies ADD, JK, JPA, and/or JFCG, the related administrative regulations, and/or the conduct based criteria for eligibility outlined herein shall be ineligible in some form to participate in any extracurricular activity as specified below.

Conduct violations are outlined in three categories with specific consequences for the first offense and subsequent offenses.

Violations are cumulative for the entire high school career of the student according to the attached charts of cumulative offenses. However, Category 1 offenses are not cumulative with Category 2 and Category 3 offenses.

Violations in the spring season will carry over into the fall season

Administrative Procedures for Category 1 Violations

Category 1 Violations include:

Smoking or possession of tobacco products on school property or at school sponsored events;

First Offense Category One Violation – The student:

Shall be placed on restricted eligibility for 5 school days. In addition, at the discretion of the principal, the student may be restricted from participating in dances, proms and other student activities not otherwise listed in this regulation.May attend as an observer, but may not participate in a competition or public performance of the team/group for which the student is a member. The student may travel, sit with the team/group, and be in uniform.

Second Offense Category One Violation – The student:

Shall be placed on restricted eligibility for 15 school days. In addition, at the discretion of the principal, the student may be restricted from participating in dances, proms and other student activities  not otherwise listed in this regulation.

May attend as an observer, but may not participate in a competition or public performance of the team/group for which the student is a member. The student may travel, sit with the team/group, and be in uniform.

Third and Subsequent Offense Category One Violation - The student:

Shall be placed on restricted eligibility for 45 school days. In addition, at the discretion of the principal, the student may be restricted from participating in dances, proms and other student activities  not otherwise listed in this regulation.

May attend as an observer, but may not participate in a competition or public performance of the team/group for which the student is a member. The student may travel, sit with the team/group, and be in uniform.

Cumulative Offense Chart Category 1

Category 1
Offense#	School Days of Restricted Eligibility
1	5
2	15
3 or more	45

Administrative Procedures for Category 2 Offenses

• Category 2 violations include:

• Constructive possession on school property or at school sponsored events;
• Unauthorized possession or use of one’s own prescription medication, on school property or at school sponsored events;
• First Offense Category Two Violation – The student:
  • Shall be placed on restricted eligibility for 15 school days. In addition, at the discretion of the principal, the student may be restricted from participating in dances, proms and other student activities  not otherwise listed in this regulation.
  • May attend as an observer, but may not participate in a competition or public performance of the team/group for which the student is a member. The student may travel, sit with the team/group, and be in uniform.
• Second Offense Category Two Violation – The student:
  • Shall be placed on restricted eligibility for 45 school days. In addition, at the discretion of the principal, the student may be restricted from participating in dances, proms and other student activities  not otherwise listed in this regulation.
  • May attend as an observer, but may not participate in a competition or public performance of the team/group for which the student is a member. The student may travel, sit with the team/group, and be in uniform.
• Third Offense Category Two Violation – The student:
  • Shall be considered ineligible for the remainder of his/her high school career.
  • In addition, at the discretion of the principal, may be restricted from participating in dances, proms and other student activities not otherwise listed in this regulation.

Administrative Procedures for Category 3 Offenses

Category 3 Offenses include:

• Possession, use, (or demonstrating effects of use) manufacturing, attempted distribution or distribution of any controlled dangerous substance, drug paraphernalia, inhalants, look- alike drug or alcohol on school property or at school sponsored events;
• Attempted distribution or distribution of prescription medicine on school property or at school sponsored events;
• Possession or use (or demonstrating effects of use) of medicine, prescribed for another, on school property or at school sponsored events;
• Use (or demonstrating effects of use) in excess of recommended dosage or misuse of one’s own prescription medicine on school property or at school sponsored events.
• First Offense Category Three Violation – The student:
  • Shall be placed on restricted eligibility for 45 school days. In addition, at the discretion of the principal, the student may be restricted from participating in dances, proms and other student activities  not otherwise listed in this regulation.
  • May attend as an observer, but may not participate in a competition or public performance of the team/group for which the student is a member. The student may travel, sit with the team/group, and be in uniform.
• Second Offense Category Three Violation – The student:
  • Shall be considered ineligible for the remainder of his/her high school career.
  • In addition, at the discretion of the principal, the student may be restricted from participating in dances, proms and other student activities not otherwise listed in this regulation.

Cumulative Offense Chart Category 2 & Category 3

Category 2		Category 3		Mixed: Category 2 Then Category 3		Mixed: Category 3 Then Category 2
Offense #	School Days	Offense #	School Days	Category/ Offense #	School Days	Category/ Offense #	School Days
1	15 Restricted Eligibility	1	45 Restricted Eligibility	Category 2 First Offense	15 Restricted Eligibility	Category 3 First Offense	45 Restricted Eligibility
2	45 Restricted Eligibility	2	Ineligible for Entire Career	Category 3 First Offense	45 Restricted Eligibility	Category 2 First Offense	45 Restricted Eligibility (due to progressive discipline and offenses being cumulative)
3	Ineligible for Entire Career	---	---	Any Third Offense	Ineligible for Entire Career	Any Third Offense	Ineligible for Entire Career

​​​​​​​Regaining Eligibility

• A student will regain eligibility for extracurricular activities only  by  successfully  serving  the  time period of ineligibility, adhering to all appropriate policies and regulations, and complying with and completing substance abuse screening, assessments and recommended treatment.
• During the period of ineligibility, if a student is suspended from school for any reason, the length of ineligibility shall be extended for an additional ten (10) school days.
• A student shall not regain eligibility at any time after a third offense Category Two violation, second offense Category Three violation, or a third offense in any combination of the two categories.
• ​​​​​​​Violations resulting in suspension under the serious threats of violence regulations or violent acts regulations
• Possession or use (or demonstrating effects of use) of over-the-counter drugs/medications, in excess of the recommended dosage, on school property or at school sponsored events;
• Distribution of over-the-counter drugs on school property or at school sponsored events.

Click here for the 2022-2023 CCPS physical forms (5 pages)

FamilyID winter registration is now open!

Any student interested in trying out or participating in any interscholastic or corollary
sport MUST have a valid physical uploaded to Family ID prior to participating.
Physicals are valid for 13 months from the date of the doctors signature. 
**CCPS Physical documentation ONLY -  NO WELL VISITS**

Interscholastic Athletic Fee (per sport season):
For 1 student = $105
2 or more students (in a family) = $150
1 student playing 2 sports (dual sport) in a single season = $150
Corollary Athletic Fee (per sport season) = $50

Students must pay this fee prior to the first athletic contest.  
Fee collected will contribute to the county athletic program to underwrite transportation, coaches' salaries and officials' fees. 

Fees will not be collected until a roster has been established for each sport!

Please pay by cash, check or online with a credit card/e-check.
Online:  myschoolbucks.com.
Checks:  made payable to Francis Scott Key High School
**fsk does not accept payments through familyid**

**Sports Passes and Online Ticket Prices**

CCPS Ticket Process 2022-2023  
To purchase single game tickets, please use the Gofan website or app
Single game ticket price for ages 7 & up = $5.00
Senior Citizens (age 62 and up) are FREE!

Ticketing for all FSK home and CCPS away stadium and gymnasium events 
will be done once again through the Gofan website or app
Francis Scott Key High School Events and Tickets by GoFan

**SPORTS Passes**
Sports passes can be purchased on myschoolbucks.com

SPORTS PASSES FOR THE FALL SEASON
$75 for single pass
$225 for a family of 4 (family members living in the same household)
$25 for each additional family member (must be purchased at the same time as family pass)

**REDUCED** SPORTS PASSES FOR THE WINTER SEASON
$60 for single pass
$180 for a family of 4 (family members living in the same household)
$20 for each additional family member (must be purchased at the same time as family pass)
 

Concussion Testing is no longer MANDATORY!
Any prospective athlete that would like to schedule a voluntary baseline concussion test, please see
Mr. Kimble (Athletic Director) or Hannah Narcross (Athletic Trainer)

Stadium and gymnasium events in CCPS will be streamed this year on the NFHS Network!
For a subscription fee check out the website below:
Francis Scott Key High School - Union Bridge, MD (nfhsnetwork.com) 

 Register here with the NCAA.

 NAIA Information and Eligibility - http://www.playnaia.org/

 National Junior College Athletics Information and Eligibility - http://www.njcaa.org/

 Please click here to view additional Athletic Forms for Carroll County Public Schools.​

 Please click here to view the FSK Student/Parent Athlete Handbook.

 CCPS Physical Form (5 pages)

 Please click here to view the Return to Play Clearance Form COVID-19 Infection Medical Clearance.

 Concussion Information below:

 Sports Concussion Testing Program

 Notification of Probable Head Injury

 CCPS Student Athlete Probable Head Injury Procedures

 Medical Clearance for Gradual Return to Sports