Participating in sports can develop one mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. Sports play an important part in the total educational program at ACS. One of the major purposes in our athletic program is to train students to “have the mind of Christ” even under the pressure of competition. Our goal in academics and athletics is to develop Godly Christian character in students who are willing to be used of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.
Colossians 3:23
An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
2 Timothy 2:5
Physical training is good, but training for Godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.
1Timothy 4:8
The policies outlined here are designed to encourage discipline and consistency, two vital ingredients for the success of the student athlete.
Junior Varsity/Varsity Eligibility Requirements
ACS will follow the scholastic requirements as stated in the Association of Christian Educators of Louisiana (ACEL) official handbook. In general, the student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and may not have more than one “F” average in any given subject.
Each coach has the authority to set specific standards of conduct and training rules within the guidelines stipulated by ACS. The respective coaches will assume the responsibility for enforcing those rules with oversight by administration. Athletic policy and procedures are defined for all athletes verbally and in writing in the Athletic Handbook. Parents are responsible for gathering information regarding guidelines from their children and for reading and signing the parental code of expectations sent home with athletes at the start of the season. Boys may participate in football, basketball and/or baseball. Girls may participate in volleyball, softball and/or cheerleading.