Eligibility+Requirements

SanLee Middle School athletics is governed by the Lee County Board of Education in accordance with the rules set forth by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). The following are rules from NCDPI regarding student eligibility for participating in middle school sports. In order to participate in a sport season each student must:
 * __ Eligibility __****__ Requirements __**
 * Be present at school at least 85 percent of the previous semester. This means that a student can miss no more than 13.5 days in the semester before the season begins
 * Not be 15 years old or older on or before October 16 of the current school year
 * Be promoted to the next grade (e.g. from 6th to 7th and from 7th to 8th)
 * Pass 3 out of 4 core classes (Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies) and 1 out of 2 electives (PE, Art, Music, Computer, etc.) from the previous semester
 * Have a physical examination from a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner prior to the student's trying out for a team. The examination is only valid for one calendar year (365 days).
 * Participate in athletics only at the school in which they are enrolled