1. NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
NO GRADES = NO PLAY

2. What Athletes Need To Know
All athletes must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse in order to participate in Division I or II athletics (Usually at the end of junior year)
In order to participate fully, an athlete must pass the NCAA Clearinghouse
Passing is dependent upon your core GPA and SAT/ACT score

3. Core GPA Core GPA is not your overall GPA. Core GPA includes only:
Math
English
Social Studies
Science
World Language

4. Keep These Classes In Mind When Choosing Your Classes For Next Year
Core Courses at BHS
English
Freshman English, Sophomore English, Junior English, Senior English
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Calculus, Statistics
Science
Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Forensic Science
Social Studies
United States History, World History, Civics, Youth and Law, Sociology, Psychology
World Language
Spanish 1-4, French 1-4
Keep These Classes In Mind When Choosing Your Classes For Next Year

5. Mandatory Number of Courses
Division 1
Division 2
4 English
3 Math
2 Science
2 Social Science
1 Additional English/Math/Science Course
4 Year of Additional Core Courses(World Language)
3 English
2 Math
2 Science
2 Social Science
3 Additional English/Math/Science Courses
4 Years of Additional Core Courses (World Language)

6. Meeting The Sliding Scale Division 1
Seniors: Must have at least a 2.0 core GPA
A 2.0 core GPA needs a 1010 SAT score
A 3.5 core GPA needs a 400 SAT Score
Juniors/Sophomores/Freshmen: Must have at least a 2.3 core GPA in order to participate fully (2.0 core GPA qualifies for an athletic redshirt = no competing)
A 2.0 core GPA needs a 1020 SAT score (Athletic Redshirt)
A 2.3 core GPA needs a 900 SAT score (Eligible to compete)

7. Meeting The Sliding Scale Division 2
Seniors/Juniors/Sophomores: No Sliding Scale
Must have a 2.0 core GPA
Must score an 820 on the SAT
Freshmen: New Sliding Scale
Must have a 2.2 core GPA and an 840 SAT to be a full qualifier
Partial qualifier can have a 2.0 core GPA and an 820 SAT
A 3.0 core GPA only needs a 400 SAT score

8. Calculating Your Core GPA
Each grade equals a number with the Clearinghouse:
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0

9. New NCAA Eligibility Rules
Class of 2016 and After:
Ten core courses completed before the start of the seventh semester are locked in
Seven of these courses must be in English, Math or Science
These classes are not eligible to be retaken for a better grade
No magic senior schedule to fix your core GPA

10. Will need a 900 SAT score to pass
Will You Be Eligible?
English
Freshman English – C
Sophomore English – C
Junior English – B
Senior English - B
Math
Algebra 1 – B
Geometry – C
Algebra II - C
Science
Biology – B
Chemistry - D
Social Science
U.S. History – B
World History - C
Additional 1 Core Course
Physics - D
Additional 4 Core Courses
Spanish I – C
Spanish 2 – B
Spanish 3 – C
Youth & Law – A/Civics - B
These grades equal 37 quality points/16 core courses equals a 2.3 core GPA.
Will need a 900 SAT score to pass

11. Athletic Scholarships
All possible Division 1 and Division II athletes will need to pass the NCAA Clearinghouse
An account will need to be made at
Your test scores will need to be submitted by College Board
Your transcript will need to be submitted by the guidance department
A decision will then be made whether or not you have met the criteria necessary to be eligible for a scholarship

12. Other Options?
There are no other options if you want to play Division I or Division II athletics
Division III Athletics – No athletic scholarships
Offer academic aid
Need to have good grades to qualify
Junior College
Compete for 1 or 2 years and then transfer to a Division I or II school (No SAT scores needed)
Prep School
Work on getting core GPA up/Continue taking the SAT

13. Things to Consider
Most athletes don’t realize their potential until late in their high school career
By then it could be too late to fix your chances of passing the Clearinghouse
Take your education serious from the start and you won’t have to worry
There are millions of athletes out there. Coaches don’t have time to waste. You can be replaced.
Figure out your core GPA and be proactive….don’t wait until it is too late

15. Choose The Hawk