6.1 Eligibility

Eligibility for participation in interscholastic extracurricular activities is governed by the regulations of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), of which Marist is a member. Eligibility is maintained by earning a C- (70) or higher in five academic subjects per term. This is the GHSA minimum requirement for all member schools. Marist also requires that students maintain a satisfactory disciplinary record to be eligible for extracurricular activities. If the activity requires an expenditure of money, student participation is conditional upon all financial obligations to Marist being current.

6.2 Athletics

Marist provides opportunities for athletic participation at various levels of competition in football, cross country, basketball, soccer, wrestling, swimming, track, baseball, golf, tennis, volleyball, softball, and cheerleading. A physical examination is required prior to athletic participation. Participants in interscholastic athletics should realize that they represent Marist and that their conduct should be a credit to the school. Students and parents will be required to sign a separate and binding Athletic Contract each year.

6.2.1  Leadership:

A student who is selected to serve in any leadership position for an athletic team must have fewer than twelve (12) demerits total for the term that includes the team’s season and the three terms preceding the team’s season. Also, an offense warranting ten (10) or more demerits in the same period disqualifies a student from holding such a leadership position. Students who fail to maintain these standards while in office will be removed from the position.

6.3.1  Student Council:

Student Council is the official voice of the student body and has the responsibility to carry out its purposes as specified within its constitution as approved by the school administration. The Principal may veto any act of the student council or to redefine its responsibilities. The 9th-12th Grade Student Council has officers elected by the students in grades 9-12 and representatives elected by each grade level.

 

6.3.2  Class Council:

Each grade level in Grades 9-12 has a class council with officers elected by the grade level and a representative selected from each homeroom. The class council is responsible for planning activities and projects for the class. The class council works under the guidance of the class moderators.

 

6.3.3  Requirements for Candidacy:

A student who desires to run for any student council or class council position must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.8. The student must also have fewer than twelve demerits total in the term in which the election is held and the three terms preceding the election. A ten-demerit offense in the same period disqualifies a student from candidacy. Students who fail to maintain these standards while in office will be removed from office. In addition, all candidates must receive the approval of the Directorof Student Activities.

 

6.3.4  Campaign Dates and Rules:

Designated campaign dates and campaign rules will be announced when students apply to run for office. Violations of published campaign dates or rules may result in disqualification.

6.4.1

A student who is selected to serve in any leadership position for any club or organization or selected as a nominee for the Governor’s Honors Program must have fewer than twelve (12) demerits total for the term in which the selection is held and the three terms preceding the selection. Also, an offense warranting ten (10) or more demerits in the same period disqualifies a student from holding such a leadership position. Students who fail to maintain these standards while in office will be removed from the position.

6.4.2 National Honor Society:

The Father Philip Dagneau, S.M., Chapter of the National Honor Society inducts members in the fall of each school year. Membership in the chapter is an honor bestowed upon students who are outstanding in scholarship, character, leadership, and service. The minimum conditions for eligibilityrequire at least one full term of attendance at Marist.

Criteria for eligibility in the NHS assesses students' careers from grades 9-12 and includes the following:

ACADEMIC

Students graduating in 2012-2014 must have achieved a minimum cumulative high school 3.5 GPA

Students graduating in 2015 and beyond must have achieved a minimum cumulative high school 3.67 GPA.

LEADERSHIP

The student must meet the "Criteria for Selection" listed in the Handbook of the National Honor Society regarding leadership. In general, the student demonstrates academic initiative and leadership in the classroom, inspires positive behavior in others, successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, and is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.

CHARACTER

The student must meet the "Criteria for Selection" listed in the Handbook of the National Honor Society regarding character. In general, the student takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously, upholds the principles of morality and ethics, demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others, manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, and avoids cheating. The following specific character standards apply to consideration for membership in National Honor Society at Marist:

A single infraction resulting in 10 or more demerits or an accumulation of 12 or more demerits will defer consideration for one year.

Any infraction involving academic dishonesty will defer consideration for one year.

Any infraction involving harassment, intimidation, bullying, or hazing will defer consideration for one year.

An accumulation of more than 20 detentions will defer consideration for one year.

SERVICE

The student must meet the "Criteria for Selection" listed in the Handbook of the National Honor Society regarding service. In general, the student cheerfully and enthusiastically renders and requested service to the school, does committee and staff work uncomplainingly, shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers and students, and participates in some outside activity: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups, volunteer services for the aged, poor, or disadvantaged.

Once inducted, members are expected to maintain the same high standards for which they were selected.

6.5.1 High School Dance Rules:

Dress is "Sunday Best" or better. Any student wearing clothing that is deemed inappropriate by school authority will not be let in.  It is not necessary to have a date to come to the dance. Younger students, especially ninth graders, are encouraged to come in groups. The dance usually begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m. Students must be present at the dance by 8:00 p.m., or 30 minutes after the dance begins, and students may not leave before 10:00 p.m., or thirty minutes prior to the end of the dance. We do not have in and out privileges for dances.  Do not plan to come to the dance in a limousine. Limousines will not be allowed on campus that night. Dancing must be appropriate. Students who wish to bring guests from other schools are asked to fill out a guest form with a potential guest. These forms can be found on the Marist website, or in the Dean of Students' office. 

6.6 Fundraising

To engage in a fundraising activity, any class, club or organization must have the prior approval of the Director of Student Activities.