Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

Programs
Athletic Program
The Plano ISD offers a wide range of University Interscholastic League competitive sports in which the
students may participate. (Some activities will require tryouts to select team members.) In order to
participate or compete in a UIL sport, the sport must be reflected on the student’s class schedule.
Completion of a medical history/physical examination is required prior to
tryouts/participation. Additional parent permission forms are required prior to participation.
Students must meet state mandated academic and attendance requirements to be eligible to
participate in extracurricular activities.
Boys Sports
Girls’ Sports
Baseball * Basketball *
Basketball *
Cross Country
Cross Country Diving *
Diving * Golf *
Football Soccer *
Golf * Softball *
Soccer * Swimming *
Swimming * Tennis *
Tennis *
Track
Track Volleyball *
Wrestling
Wrestling
* These sports normally require tryouts.
Your Responsibility as a Prospective Student Athlete
If you are planning to enroll in college as a freshman and you wish to participate in Division I or
Division II athletics, you must be registered and certified by the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse
after completion of the student’s junior year. The Clearinghouse was established as a separate
organization by the NCAA member institutions in January 1993. The Clearinghouse ensures
consistent interpretation of NCAA initial eligibility requirements for all prospective student athletes at
all member institutions. Credit by Exam will not count towards NCAA eligibility requirements. See
the website site at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net for more information.
AVID Program (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
The AVID course is designed to prepare students for success in postsecondary education. AVID I, II, III
and IV provide support and skill development in areas specifically aligned with success in rigorous
courses in the content areas. A recommendation, application and interview are required. Students
must be accepted into the AVID program.
Cheerleading Program
Tryouts for cheerleading are held during the spring semester of the preceding year. All students must
meet the criteria set up by the PISD guidelines. Interested students should contact the individual school
campus cheerleading sponsor/coach, as tryout packets are available as early as February. Tryouts are
conducted during the 5 th six weeks grading period if possible. For district cheerleader guidelines see
http://www.pisd.edu/Cheerleader.Guidelines.pdf
Drill Team Program
Tryouts for drill team are held during the spring semester of the preceding year. All students must meet
the criteria set up by the PISD guidelines. Interested students should contact the individual school
campus drill team director. Tryout packets for drill team are available as early as January. Tryouts are
usually held during the 5 th six weeks grading period. For district drill team operational and tryout
guidelines see http://www.pisd.edu/Drill.Team.Guidelines.pdf
English as a Second Language (ESL)
All students who register in this school district will complete a home language survey form. If this survey
indicates that a language other than English is spoken in the home or is spoken by the student most of
the time, the student must be referred to the Language Assessment Center for evaluation. After the
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