Academic Eligibility
The MCPS policy establishing eligibility standards for participation in extracurricular activities is very clear (Policy IQD, Regulation IQR-RD for Middle School Students). In summary, it reads:
Students in grade 6-12 must maintain a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one “E” in the previous marking period to be eligible to participate in the listed activities. A student’s report card will state whether he/she is eligible for extra curricular activities. The policy will not apply to 1st quarter for 6th grade students or any student entering MCPS schools for the first time. It also does not apply to students engaged in activities which are extensions of a graded course.
Extracurricular Activities Fee Collection Procedures
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) requires a fee for all middle school and high school students interested in participating in extracurricular activities. This yearly fee of $30 covers all activities that a student may choose to participate in during the school year. An extracurricular activity is defined as any activity for which there is an adult supervising students beyond the instructional day in a schoolsponsored activity.
*A fee is not required for students receiving academic assistance such as homework clubs and math help.
Mail-in Payment
Pre-printed extracurricular Activity Fee (ECA) forms are available in the main office or on the MCPS website (www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org). Payment should be sent directly to the address listed on the form (please, do NOT send payment to the school). There will be no refunds.
On-line Payment
Parents can now go online to pay the Extracurricular Activity Fee (ECA) with a credit card.
Click the following link to pay on-line:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/fms/payeca.shtm
There ECA fee is based on household income. It is as follows:
- Household income greater than $35,000 -- Fee $30
- Household income less than $35,000 -- Fee $15 (You must enclose proof of income.)