GPA Eligibility

Chesapeake Public Schools Revised 2.0 GPA Policy for Athletic Eligibility for 2022-2023

The 2.0 requirement for student-athlete eligibility has been revised for the first semester of the 2022-2023 school year. A student-athlete who does not meet the current 2.0 GPA requirement will be allowed to use their one-time probation period during the first semester of the school year 2022-2023 if he/she established a 2.0 GPA at any time during their 8th-11th grade school years.  In order for a student-athlete to use their one-time probation period the following criteria must be met:

  • Student-athlete must be VHSL eligible (pass 3; no repeat courses) as determined by the school

  • Schools must determine which semester the student-athlete established a 2.0

  • Schools must submit all supporting documentation to the Office of Student Activities

  • The Office of Student Activities will review documents to determine eligibility

  • If approved by the Office of Student Activities, the student-athlete will be permitted to use their one-time probation period during the fall semester of the school year 2022-2023 under the following conditions:

    • Schools must communicate with the student-athlete and parent(s) in writing that he/she is using their one-time probationary period

    • Schools must also communicate with the student-athlete and parent(s) in writing that he/she will not have another probation period during their high school career.

    • Student-athlete must attend mandatory study hall during the sports season

    • Schools must maintain a list of student-athletes who use their probation period under this provision

*Spring athletes will not be granted a probation period. Spring athletes are expected to have a 2.0 GPA either cumulatively or from this fall semester in order to be eligible.*