Activities are provided as incentives for all students that are performing academically and behaviorally at Venado Middle School such as dance/socials, extended lunch activities, field trips, after school and end-of-the-year activities. The following are requirements to remain eligible:
1. Grade Point Average (GPA) - GPA of 2.0 or better without multiple F’s in core academic classes (Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Science) for the previous trimester. All students are eligible for the first trimester. Eligibility is reevaluated after the first and second trimester report cards for all students. Eligibility for end-of-the-year activities is based on the third trimester progress report.*
2. Citizenship Marks - Maintaining no marks of “U” (unsatisfactory) or multiple “Ns” (needs improvement) in citizenship for the previous trimester.
3. Proper Conduct - No egregious behavior and/or suspensions (at-home or in-house) for the previous trimester (or the current trimester for end-of-the-year activities).
4. Regular Attendance - Fewer than 3 unexcused absences (3 unexcused absences or more will result in loss of eligibility).
5. Punctuality - Fewer than 4 tardies per trimester (4 tardies or more will result in loss of eligibility).
*In some circumstances, ineligible students may be given the opportunity to have their eligibility status reevaluated for end-of-the-year activities during the eligibility appeal process.