Announcements for tryouts for all athletic teams are made at school. Contact the coaches for more information. In order to be eligible for fall sports, students must have obtained a 1.5 gpa and/or passed 5 out of 7 subjects for the last 9 weeks of the previous year. Academic eligibility will then be determined using the grades for each 9 weeks preceding the sport. All students interested in participating in athletics must receive an annual physical exam AND must also provide a copy of their medical insurance card BEFORE trying out or practicing for any sport. A parent permission letter is also required before an athlete can participate in practices. Copies of the physical form and parent permission letter are available on this webpage.
Athletes are responsible for all uniforms and equipment given to them by the school. If lost or damaged, the athlete will have to pay for the replacement. Failure to do so will cause the athletes to be declared ineligible to play any other sport at FJH. Athletes who participate in softball, baseball, track, or boys’ volleyball will have to purchase their uniform shirts from the school. The cost will be approximately $15-20, but the athlete will be able to wear the shirt on game days and will keep the shirt at the end of the season. Athletes will be responsible for keeping up with their shirts in order to participate in games and team pictures.
Transportation to and from games is available ONLY for football. There is no bus transportation for any other sport. Coaches are NOT responsible for providing transportation to practices or games. Parents must pre-arrange transportation AND complete the transportation permission form which indicates who the child can ride with.
No athlete is guaranteed playing time just because s/he is on a team. FJH Hawks serve as representatives and role models for our school. A student becomes ineligible to participate in athletics immediately after he/she receives more than 2 major disciplinary infractions. Major disciplinary infractions are defined as suspensions, Saturday Support, or assignments of In-School Support, regardless of the number of days. If an athlete quits a sport, or is removed from the team during the season for disciplinary reasons, participation in other sports will be determined by the administration and coach. Students who are deemed ineligible because of grades can try out for another sport when their grades are brought up to a 1.5 gpa. Each case will be evaluated by the coach, athletic director, and principal. Failure to complete one’s obligation to a sport will also result in student ineligibility for awards at the banquet. FJH coaches and the athletic director will make the final decision regarding rule interpretation and any infractions. All FJH athletic guidelines comply with the St. Tammany Parish Athletic Guidelines, as well as LHSAA policies regarding academic and participation requirements.
Note: During the year, changes may be made by the Parish Athletic Council. All FJH rules will be changed in accordance with the parish rules at that time.