East Jackson Comprehensive High School Athletic Department ...

GIRLS GOLF: Athletes may earn a letter by having a qualifying score in 4 matches or
play in the region tournament.
BOYS SOCCER: Athletes are required to play at least 3 full varsity contests during the
season to be eligible for lettering.
GIRLS SOCCER: Athletes are required to play at least 3 full varsity contests during the
season to be eligible for lettering.
SOFTBALL: Athletes that are officially announced in 8 varsity contests may earn a
varsity letter.
TENNIS (BOYS AND GIRLS): Athletes are required to play in 1/2 the matches during a
season and must be one of the top 7 players, not exhibition player, to be eligible for
lettering.
TRACK (BOYS AND GIRLS): Athletes may earn a varsity letter by competing in at
least 90% of regular scheduled meets, accumulating a total of 30 points throughout the
season, the athlete must also be available to compete in region and state competitions.
Additionally, athletes must attend all practices according to the coach’s requirements.
VOLLEYBALL:
Athletes may earn a letter by playing in 1/2 of the varsity matches.
WRESTLING: Athletes may earn a Varsity letter by wrestling in 9 varsity matches.
Coaching Policies and Expectations
All East Jackson athletic programs are governed by the rules and regulations of the
Georgia High School Association (GHSA), which may be found in the GHSA ―White
Book.‖ It is the responsibility of each coach, and especially each head varsity coach, to
see that all rules and regulations are followed at all times. Any questions or concerns
regarding GHSA policies should be brought to the attention of the athletic director as
soon as possible. Varsity head coaches and program coordinators should review the white
book at the beginning of the season. This information is available on the GHSA website.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND FORMS
Each coach must supply the Athletic Department with a roster of students who are on a
team beginning with the first day and update it every time there is an addition, deletion,
or level change. At no time should a student be allowed to tryout or participate in a
practice unless he has valid (1) Physical, (2) Participation, and (3) Insurance Information
forms on file in the Athletics Office.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
If a student/athlete does not attend school by 11:00 a.m., he/she will not be allowed to
participate in athletic practices or contests that evening except in the case of one of the
following exceptions:
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