1. A Paxon SAS student must have a cumulative 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 unweighted scale, or its equivalent, at the conclusion of each semester to be academically eligible during the next semester (s. 1006.15(3)(a)1, Florida Statutes)

2. Student-athletes must have all required form from FHSAA, DCPS and Paxon completed (See Athletic Forms for Eligibility).

3. Athletes must make and/or update an account in the software called Athletic Clearance, www.athleticclearance.com .  Once an account is created student-athletes and guardians need to upload, complete and sign the required forms.  All forms can be found on Paxon SAS website under the Athletic tab, https://dcps.duvalschools.org/psas .

4. All student-athletes must participate in the annual requirement of viewing and printing certificates of Concussion in Sports-What You Need to Know; Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Heat-Related Illness Prevention at www.nfhslearn.com.  Certificates can be given to their coach at try-outs.

5. Student-athletes must be cleared of uniforms and equipment from the previous sport before participation in the next sport. Student-athletes must follow Paxon team rules and expectations and also remain free of disciplinary referrals.  Repeated offenses and referrals will lead to dismissal from the team.

6. Student-athletes that quit or are removed from a team may not participate for another team until the previous sport season is over.

7. To remain eligible, student-athletes must maintain an unweighted 2.0 GPA and turn in progress reports to their coaches to keep them updated on their academic standing.  Players who do not maintain eligibility will be dismissed from the team and will not receive any team awards.  Academics come first!

8. Copy of Birth Certificate

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Athletic Clearance Required Forms

1. EL2 - FHSAA Form (current, less than one calendar year)

2. Verification of Insurance – DCPS form

3. EL3 - FHSAA Consent and Release from Liability Certificate and 3 video certificates–Concussion, Heat and Cardiac

4. GA4 - Affidavit of Compliance with Policy on Athletic Recruiting & EL6 - Notice of Transfer (A student who changes attendance to your school at any time during his/her high school career after having begun the 9th grade in another school, regardless of whether the change occurs during the school year or during the summer period between school years.)

5. Field Trip Release form

6. High School Sportsmanship Contract

7. Paxon Media Release and Player/Parent Handbook Contract