Athletics

Athletics is intended for students interested in playing competitive sports. Athletic participation is a privilege, not a right and student athletes are held to a higher standard of conduct. Any questions concerning participation should be addressed to the specific coach or campus athletic coordinator AFTER you enroll in Prosper ISD. If you have questions prior to enrolling, you must contact the Director of Athletics, Valerie Little, 469-219-2216 or valittle@prosper-isd.net

NOTE: UIL rules specifically prohibit students from being enrolled in more than one physical education, and/or athletic class; Exception: PE Class: Adventure/Outdoor Education; PE Substitute: Cheerleading, Drill Team, Marching Band.

The following sports are available at the high school level:

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Diving Football Golf Powerlifting Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling

Students should request the specific sport they wish to play rather than “Athletics ” . Most sports are offered as year-long courses. Students that wish to participate in more than one sport must contact the Coach of each sport to discuss the request. Students must have a period of Athletics on their schedule in order to participate.

Course Number - Counselor will add students to the course after coach approval Grade 9-12, .5 credit(up to a maximum of 4 credits), On-Level weighted GPA Prerequisite: Coach’ s approval and/or tryout process

● Students participating in Prosper ISD Athletics are REQUIRED to have an annual physical and complete all appropriate paperwork prior to participation in tryouts, practices, and games. ● Physicals must be dated on or after April 1, 2023 for participation in athletics for the 2023-2024 school year. Physicals must be completed on the official UIL physical form. PISD athletics will provide an opportunity for students to receive a physical for a nominal fee in

May each year. Student athletes meeting all of the free or reduced lunch requirements will be given the opportunity to receive a physical for free or at a reduced rate. ● Athletes must be able to attend practices and games before school, after school, Saturdays and some Holidays - winter break, spring break, etc. ● All students involved in extracurricular activities follow co-curricular guidelines that hold students to a higher standard regarding personal conduct. ● According to UIL rules, student athletes must maintain a 70 average in all of their classes to remain eligible for competition.