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Athletics
Lakeview Middle School provides many opportunities for students to compete in athletics. Athletics enhance and advance educational opportunities for many students. Through sports, participants are given the chance to experience teamwork, discipline, sacrifice, commitment, communication, decision-making, leadership, sportsmanship, and integrity. Our students are held to a high standard on and off the field.
Gender Equity in Sports
State law prohibits discrimination based on gender in athletic programs of local school systems (Equity in Sports Act O.C.G.A. 20-2-315). Students are hereby notified that Catoosa County Schools do not discriminate on the basis of gender in its athletic programs. The sports equity coordinator for this school system is, Dr. Lamar Brown, P.O. Box 130, Ringgold, GA 30736. 706-965-2297. Inquiries or complaints concerning sports equity in this school system may be submitted to the Sports Equity Coordinator.
No Pass No Play
Upcoming 6th graders are exempt from the No Pass No Play policy for the 1st semester of middle school. However, starting the second semester of 6th grade year and throughout 7th and 8th grade, the No Pass No Play applies to student athletes. If a student fails 2 or more academic classes for a semester, they are ineligible to participate in any athletics for the upcoming semester.
Sports Physical Statement
Each player must have a current physical on file with the school to try out and participate in athletic programs. Physicals are good for a year from the date they were signed by the doctor. Physicals must be submitted on the newest version of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) form. This form can be printed from the school website. Parents must complete the medical portion on the student athlete, including their signature. Physicians must complete the evaluation and check off that the student athlete is cleared to participate in the school athletic programs. Completed physicals can be given to the head coach, athletic director, or turned into office A
