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Important Information About Division I and Division II Initial-Eligibility Changes

Attention: Students and Parents of the Class of 2008 and beyond!

The NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse has announced the following changes in their high school core course requirements for student athletes to be immediately eligible to participate in sports in the freshmen year.

For the Class of 2008: Division I -- 16 core courses

If you plan to enter college in 2008 or after, you will need to present 16 core courses in the following breakdown:
  • 4 years of English         
  • 3  years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)         
  • 2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science)         
  • 1 year of additional English, math or science         
  • 2 years of social studies         
  • 4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy)
More information can be found at www.NCAAClearinghouse.net.

If you have any further questions about these changes, please contact the High School Guidance Office at Extension 250 or Mr. Lentz at Extension 242.

The mission of the South Fayette Township School District, as an integral part of the community, is to foster development and growth of each student's full academic, artistic and athletic potential by providing exemplary opportunities in a caring, safe, positive environment; to promote lifelong learning, and to cultivate ethical, responsible, contributing members in a global society.