No-Pass, No-Play

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THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RECOMMENDS

That the Board rescind Board Report 99-0421-PO3 and adopt a revised No-Pass, No-Play Policy.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to enumerate uniform no-pass, no-play requirements for students in grades 9 through 12 who wish to participate in school-sponsored athletics or extra-curricular activities. This policy is established to satisfy Section 34-18.17 of the Illinois School Code which requires the Board to establish a uniform policy that precludes high school students who fail to satisfy certain academic performance standards from participating in athletics and extra-curricular activities.

POLICY TEXT

Students in grades 9 through 12 who wish to participate in school-sponsored athletics or extra-curricular activities must satisfy the following no-pass, no-play requirements:

Past Semester Standing
1. For contest/activities occurring during the first semester of the 2012-2013 school year, a student must receive passing grades in 20 credit hours (4 half credits or their equivalent) for the previous semester. For contest/activities occurring during the second semester of the 2012-2013 school year and thereafter, a student must receive passing grades in 25 credit hours (5 half credits or their equivalent) for the previous semester. Additionally, a student with a grade point average below 2.0 must have an Individual Study Plan (“ISP”) in place to address academic weaknesses. The ISP must be approved by the Principal. If the student fails to satisfy the requirements of their ISP, the student’s eligibility to participate will be withdrawn.
2. Credits earned in summer school may be applied to previous semester requirements.
3. A beginning freshman who has never attended any other secondary school will be eligible at once if entering at the opening of the semester. This entry must be prior to the 11th day of school.
4. If the student shall have been in membership ten days or more during any semester, the student shall be counted as having been in attendance during said semester. If the student has been out of school for a semester or more, the previous semester shall be understood to mean the last semester during which the student was a member of a high school for at least ten days.
Present Semester Record
1. The student shall be passing in 25 credit hours (5 half credits or their equivalent) as checked every week by the Principal or designee.
2. For purposes of scholastic eligibility, “passing” shall be determined by a student’s grades, school attendance and attendance in class and conduct during the school day. A student who is failing one or more courses at the end of a week during the season shall be ineligible for the next week of competition. A student who accumulates two (2) or more unexcused absences from class or school in a school week during the season shall be ineligible for the next week of competition. A student who is suspended from school for misconduct or subject to the loss of extracurricular activity privileges shall be ineligible for competition or practice during the term of the suspension or loss.
3. Eligibility shall be determined every week by the Athletic Director as approved by the high school principal. Eligibility shall date from Monday through Sunday of each week of the semester.
4. If a student is rendered ineligible for the next semester’s season due to failed courses, the student may attend summer school to make up the failed courses and re-gain eligibility for the next semester’s sport season. If he/she obtains passing grades which fulfill the eligibility requirements, he/she will be eligible for participation in August.
Interscholastic Sports

Additional eligibility procedures may apply to students participating in interscholastic sports that are governed by the Chicago Public High Schools Athletic Association Constitution and Bylaws (http://policy.cps.k12.il.us/download.aspx?ID=26).

Policy References

Amends/Rescinds	Rescinds 99-0421-PO3
Cross References	18-0627-RS1 [Resolution Approving a Competency-Based Education Pilot Program in Eleven High Schools and Related Policy Modifications] is attached to the Policy 98-1216-PO1
Legal References	105 ILCS 5/34-18.17

18-0627-RS1

June 27, 2018

A COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM IN ELEVEN HIGH SCHOOLS AND RELATED BOARD POLICY MODIFICATIONS

WHEREAS, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has established a Competency-Based Education (CBE) pilot initiative for up to twelve selected Illinois school districts to create CBE programs in accordance with the Illinois Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act, P.A. 99-0674;

WHEREAS under the CBE pilot program, ISBE authorizes removal of the seat-time requirement to earn high school course credit and instead a student earns course credit based on an assessment of their mastery of the requisite academic competencies and adaptive competencies (e.g. problem-solving, persistence, social-emotional awareness) acquired both inside and outside of the classroom;

WHEREAS, under the CBE pilot program, each CPS participating high school will implement a course credit system that awards participating students a Course Competency Score (1=Emerging, 2=Developing, 3=Proficient; 4=Excelling) rather than a traditional letter grade (A,B,C,D, or F);

WHEREAS under the CBE pilot program, a student advances and receives course credit once s/he demonstrates sufficient mastery of all identified course competencies (a score of 3 or 4) or instead receives more time and personalized instruction (a score 1 or 2) until mastery is demonstrated;

WHEREAS, ISBE has selected the following eleven CPS high schools to participate in the 5-year CBE pilot program, which list may expand in the event ISBE authorizes additional CPS participating schools:

Participating Schools	Initial Participating Students	Pilot Period	Scope of Initial Implementation
1. Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy H.S.	Grades 7-12	SY2018-19 - SY2022-23	Math and Academic Center High School Courses
2. Southside Occupational Academy H.S	Ages 16-21	SY2018-19 – SY2022-23	All courses school-wide
3. Consuela B. York Alternative H.S.	Ages 18-21 selected cohort	SY2018-19 – SY2022-23	All courses provided to student cohort
4. Benito Juarez Community Academy H.S.	Grades 9-12	SY2018-19 – SY2022-23	All courses school-wide
5. Walter Payton College Preparatory H.S.	Grades 9-12	SY2018-19 – SY2022-23	All courses school-wide
6. Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy H.S	Grades 7-12	SY2018-19 – SY2022-23	Math and CTE courses
7. Back of the Yards H.S.	Grades 9-12	SY2019-20 – SY2022-23	Math and CTE courses
8. Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan H.S.	Grades 9-12	SY2019-20 – SY2022-23	World Language courses
9. Disney II Magnet H.S.	Grade 9 selected cohort	SY2019-20 – SY2022-23	All courses provided to student cohort
10. Northside College Preparatory H.S.	Grade 9 opt-in cohort	SY2019-20 – SY2022-23	All courses provided to student cohort
11. Phoenix Military Academy H.S.	Grades 9-12 opt-in cohort	SY2019-20 – SY2022-23	All courses provided to student cohort

WHEREAS, the CPS Participating Schools will work with the initial target students, grade levels and courses and in subsequent years will scaffold CBE to gradually expand the integration by grade, subject or theme or otherwise expand beyond the cohort;

WHEREAS, the CPS CBE pilot program shall: (A) ensure participating students: (1) demonstrate mastery of all required competencies to earn credit, (2) demonstrate mastery of both adaptive and academic competencies, (3) advance once they have demonstrated mastery, and until such time shall receive more time and personalized instruction, (4) have the ability to attain advanced postsecondary education and career-related competencies, (5) are assessed using multiple measures, (6) are able to earn credit toward graduation requirements in ways other than traditional coursework, and (B) establish how core academic competencies can be mastered through integrated courses or CTE courses, (C) implement a system for collecting and assessing student progress on competency completion and attainment, including outside of the classroom settings, and (D) plan for educator and administrator professional development (collectively the Pilot Requirements”); and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Board to authorize modifications to a number of Board Policies and also to request School Code waivers/modifications in order for Participating Schools to effectively implement CBE programs in accordance with the requirements, standards and obligations established by ISBE for the CBE pilot program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHICAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION:

The Chief Education Officer or designee is authorized to establish the operating standards, guidelines and requirements that will govern the implementation of the CBE pilot program at each Participating School (the “CBE Pilot Manual”). The CBE Pilot Manual shall identify course competency standards, skills and requirements that integrate academic, career and adaptive competencies; evaluation and observational tools and related student scoring that implement the CBL model; student extended learning opportunities, conditions and requirements; data collection and evaluation requirements for the pilot, parent information, school profile page to incorporate CBE course of student, International Baccalaureate standards alignment, CBE equivalency to no-pass, no play standards to determine sports eligibility, and such other information as necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the CBE pilot program at CPS.
The Board authorizes modifications to the following Board Policies at Participating Schools for the duration of the CPS CBE Pilot Program in order for students to participate in CBE programming which modifications shall be further detailed in the CBE Pilot Manual:

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RECOMMENDS

PURPOSE

POLICY TEXT

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