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Athletics

Purchase your Athletics Booster Pass TODAY! 

Families can purchase an ATHLETICS BOOSTER PASS that will cover your entrance to all paid home sporting events for the year.  

 

 

All information about Fall Sports can be found on this slide deck.

 

Athletic Eligibility & Clearance

Athletic Clearance 

Student Athletes should use the information below to make sure they are registered on the new Athletic Clearance interface before starting a sport for the school year. 

In order to be cleared to try out for a sport, the following steps must be done.

  • Parents/guardians and the student athlete should visit the Athletic Clearance website and create an account. On here you will be able to view our SCHS Athlete Guidelines and all other requirements. Parents/guardians and student athletes will then digitally sign acknowledging they have received and reviewed the materials. 
  • Student athletes must have health insurance. If you are in need of health insurance you can purchase a low cost plan. Please see the section below called Options for Health Insurance.
  • Student athletes must have a current physical on record. Physicals are good for 365 days. Once your physical is completed, please upload it to the Athletic Clearance website. 
  • Here is a Physical Examination Form to a form to take to the doctor for your physical. 

If you are unable to complete the clearance requirements online, please contact the ADs, Mr. Gifford or Ms. Kiyota to arrange for a paper packet.

Options for Health Insurance

Below are different options for lost cost programs you can purchase. 

Eligibility

This is not a comprehensive list of requirements, but rather a few other reminders of some of the requirements to be eligible to play a sport. 

  • During the season, the student athlete must be enrolled in 20 units.
  • For the previous grading period, the student athletes must have been enrolled in 20 units and received a 2.0 GPA. If they received a 1.6-1.99 GPA they may apply for  academic probation. If you are in this situation, please discuss the matter with your coach. 
  • Student athlete must not have turned 19 prior to June 15th of the preceding year.
  • If student athlete ever attended a different high school, it must be determined whether or not CCS transfer paperwork should be filled out. Please speak to your coach or an athletic director to determine what steps need to be taken. 

Scholarship Opportunity for Athletes

Each year SCHS issues the following scholarships to our Athletes:

  • Athletic Booster Scholarships
  • Athletic Director selected Scholarships:
    • Chuck Niczewicz Award
    • Panther’s Eric Naslund Scholarship
    • Ripp Miller Scholarship
    • Janet Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship
    • Christina Sessions Memorial Scholarship
    • Greg Cochrane Scholarship
 

 

Physical Education Credits Statement

Students who successfully participate in school-sponsored athletics may qualify for a Physical Education (PE) Sports Exemption under California Education Code. This exemption allows students to earn credit toward their second year of PE based on completion of one or more seasons in a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) sport—one season equals five PE credits, and two seasons equal ten PE credits (one full year). All students must still complete PE 9 in ninth grade. To apply, students must fill out the PE Course Exemption for CIF Athletics Application. Then, students must complete the season of sport, and fill out the SCUSD Sports PE Exemption : Season Completion Form which asks them to obtain verification and signatures from their Athletic Director, counselor, and principal (or designee) by the posted deadline. Approved exemptions will appear on the student’s transcript but do not reduce the total credits required for graduation.

Proposing a New Sport

In SCUSD, we’re always excited to explore new athletic opportunities that enhance our student experience and promote school spirit, teamwork, and wellness. Community members, students, and families who are interested in starting a new sport on our campus, whether it be a club or CIF sport, should follow the steps below to ensure the proposal aligns with district guidelines, CIF regulations, and available resources.

Steps to Propose a New Sport

  1. Contact your school's Vice Principal overseeing Athletics and schedule a time to meet and discuss your idea.

  2. A minimum number of students expressing consistent interest is required to consider forming a team. Please include a list of interested students (grades and contact information) as part of your proposal, as well as other sports that might be impacted by the creation of a new sport or club on campus.

Important Notes

  • Not all proposed sports can be immediately implemented due to facility, budget, or staffing constraints.

  • Community partnerships, booster support, and sustainable student interest are key factors in approval.

Contact Us

Melodee Kiyota 
Athletic Director
(408) 423-2613
mkiyota@scusd.net

Nelson Gifford 
Athletic Director
(408) 423-2615
nelgifford@scusd.net