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RESOLUTION 19-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AMENDING THE STUDENT ATHLETIC/EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACADEMIC
ELIGIBILITY BOARD POLICY.
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy acknowledges that the establishment of uniform
guidelines for determining student eligibility for participation in athletic/extra-curricular programs
is important to the Academy's success; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Trustees adopted the policy on December 7,2009,and amended
the policy again on August 13, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy also acknowledges that the Academy participates in the
Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship League for competitive sports and other extra-curricular
events; and
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy also acknowledges that the Academy participants and
coaches/sponsors must comply with the Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship League's policies and
procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake as well as the students, their parents, and faculty of Westlake
Academy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the recitals hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: If any portion of this resolution shall, for any reason,be declared invalid by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof
and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the invalid
provision.
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SECTION 3: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 9th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.
Lauri Wheat, President
ATTEST:
APPROV A FORM:
Kell Edw et s, Board Secrary
n or . Stanton Lowry,
Schoolde
e
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 6.07:
Date Board Adopted: December 7, 2009
Date Board Amended: September 9, 2019
Effective Date: August 13, 2013
Policy Name: Student Athletic/Extra-Curricular Program Eligibility
Policy Category: Student Achievement
Policy Goal: To establish uniform guidelines for determining student participation in
Westlake Academy's athletic/extra-Curricular programs.
Policy Description:
Westlake Academy offers the rigorous International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
course work as the standard curriculum for students in grades K-12 and values the traits
found in the IB Learner profile. In particular, the traits of being Principled and Balanced
will be emphasized in our sports and extra-curricular programs. The Academy will offer
the students the opportunity to participate in these types of activities in an environment
that fosters fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and
communities and also promotes a greater understanding of the importance of intellectual,
physical and emotional balance.
Currently, Westlake Academy participates in the Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship
(TCAF) League for competitive sports and other extra-curricular events. Westlake
Academy participants and coaches/sponsors must comply with TCAF policies and
procedures in order to remain eligible. Staff is directed to periodically review TCAF's
requirements as it pertains to eligibility and update the Parent/Student Handbook in order
to inform students of the necessary requirements to participate each year.
Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, home-school student participation will not be
allowed for Westlake Academy teams. To the extent allowed by TCAF and to the extent
roster space is available, Westlake Academy will allow an exemption for student athletes
who participated on a varsity Westlake Academy team during the 2018-2019 school year
and remained in good standing during the 2018-2019 school year.
Dates Amended:
11/01/2010
08/13/2012
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