Extra-Curricular activities are something that we encourage all students to take part in. We offer a variety of after-school clubs, sports, and social events to round out the educational experience at PHCA. All extra-curricular activities are school functions, therefore all school rules apply to the event. Any consequences for behavior that may be assigned at school may also be assigned at any school function.
A faculty member must sponsor any club or organization that has affiliation with the school. If a parent or group of parents wishes to start a club or activity and attach it to the school, permission must be obtained from the Administrator. All fundraising activities that clubs or sports teams may wish to participate in must be approved by the Administrator.
Elementary and Jr. High sports participation is open to all students in 4th-8th grade. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to make sure their children are keeping up in the classroom during a sports season.
To cover the costs of gym rental, officials, and other extra costs associated with our sports program, there will be a $50.00 sports fee assessed to any student participating in each sport (maximum $150 per family per sport). This fee should be paid before the sport begins. Homeschool students pay a $100.00 fee per sport to participate (maximum $300 per family per sport). This fee does not cover meals, travel expenses, or lodging for away events.
Before/After-School Clubs
Participation in any before-/after-school club is open to any student interested in the mission and/or objective of that club.
Evening Events
Any event run by the school is subject to school policy and rules. Students must attend school for at least four hours of the day to participate in any evening activity.
High School Activities
Sports
To participate in extra-curricular activities is a privilege that comes from hard work in the classroom. All students are welcome and encouraged to participate in the full spectrum of activities offered at PHCA, carefully weighing the commitment in light of their priorities. Each student-athlete is expected to maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 in the previous grading period to remain eligible for competition. If a student’s grades fall below the required 2.5 at one of the eight grade checkpoints, he/she will be ineligible for competition until the GPA returns to, or above, the requirement. Participation in competition may resume after successfully meeting the requirements is verified on the next official grade report. Participation in practices and team activities may continue at the Administrator’s discretion, in collaboration with the Coach and the Athletic Director. Consideration will be given on an individual basis for students who qualify for special services.
Attendance at school must take priority over participation in any sports activity. Students must attend a minimum of 4 hours of school before participating in any school activity. Coaches will confirm attendance to 1st hour the day after any contest as well.
A current physical (within the previous year) must be turned in to the coach before participating in any camps, practices, or games.
Pep Bus
A bus will be available for all junior high and high school students to attend the games.
- If there is not room on the bus, there will be no provision for students who are not connected with the team to ride the bus.
- If the bus leaves early from school, you must have a signed note from your parent stating that they know that you are getting out of school early and give their permission for you to do so. No phone calls from students to parents requesting permission to leave early will be permitted.
- If you ride the bus to the game, you must also ride it back. The only exception is with a signed note that says the parent is taking responsibility from that point on.
- Boys and girls will sit in separate seats.
- Students should stay in the gym or where the team is at unless permission is given by a staff member to go elsewhere. The staff member in charge is in authority for those students that ride the bus.
Student Council
Student Council will be comprised of representatives from 7th-12th grade. To be considered eligible to run for Student Council, a student must obtain a recommendation letter from a teacher and have the signature of the Administrator. A student must also have at least a 2.5 GPA in the previous semester to be considered as a candidate for Student Council. Those fulfilling the requirements will be placed on a ballot to be voted on by the student body. Students elected will serve a term of one year.
For more information, please contact the school office at
(816) 228-0670.