[Coach_Lockwood]

JCPS has the rule that you have to be on grade level in order to play. You get 3 years in Middle school to play sports. If you have to repeat a grade then you are not allowed to play. We had a great athlete this year who wanted to play but because he had to repeat 6th grade when he came to our school 3 years ago he was ruled ineligable this year because its his 4th year in middle school. His age isnt the problem as he hasnt turned 15 yet but because he had to repeat he was not allowed to play his 8th grade year. but that resets in HS. He will get 4 years from when he gets there to compete. but if he repeats a grade it takes away one year