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Pleasant Valley High School

Pleasant Valley High School

Athletic Clearance, Physicals and grades

Student Athletic Clearance Requirements

Student Athletic Clearance Requirements

Welcome to the Pleasant Valley High School Athletics page - we're excited to support our student-athletes!
Athlete Requirements

Athlete Requirements

To participate in tryouts, practices, or games, every student must complete the athletic clearance process before the start of their season. Complete the online clearance registration.
 
  1. Upload or return a completed physical evaluation form.
  2. Upload proof of health insurance or purchase school insurance.
  3. Monitor student grades to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
  4. Maintain the required student credit requirement each semester.
 
Learn more about each step below.

Step 1: Complete Online Registration

Step 1: Complete Online Registration

Online registration for the upcoming school year is now open. Parents, guardians, and students must complete registration together.
Step 2: Submit a Completed Physical Form

Step 2: Submit a Completed Physical Form

All student-athletes must have a physical examination performed by a licensed healthcare professional before participating in sports.
  • Download and print the Physical Evaluation Form.
  • Take the form to your medical provider for completion.
  • Return the Form
    • Online: Upload the signed form directly to your Athletic Clearance Account or
    • In-Person: Hand-deliver a copy to the Pleasant Valley High School main office (Attention: Pam Jackson).
Step 3: Provide Proof of Health Insurance

Step 3: Provide Proof of Health Insurance

Medical Insurance is required to participate in high school athletics.
 
Have Existing Insurance? Enter your carrier name and policy number during online registration.
 
Need Insurance Coverage? 
If you do not have health insurance, click here to purchase School Insurance OR print the forms below:
    • Download the Student Health Insurance Application English PDF.
    • Download the Student Health Insurance Application Spanish PDF.
Step 4. ensure Minimum Credit Accumulation Requirements

Step 4. ensure Minimum Credit Accumulation Requirements

To remain academically eligible, student-athletes must complete a minimum number of credits at the conclusion of each semester:
 
Class of 2026
  • Freshman = Fall - 0, Spring - 30
  • Sophomores = Fall - 55, Spring - 85
  • Juniors = Fall - 115, Spring - 145
  • Seniors = Fall - 175, Spring - 205

Class of 2027+
  • Freshman = Fall - 0, Spring - 30
  • Sophomores = Fall - 60, Spring - 90
  • Juniors =  Fall - 120, Spring - 150 
  • Seniors = Fall 180, Spring - 210
 
 Students who are credit-deficient are NOT eligible for academic probation.
step 5. Check Academic Eligibility Requirements

step 5. Check Academic Eligibility Requirements

Student-athletes must maintain academic progress to remain eligible for competition.
 
Athletes wishing to participate in sports must be cleared academically prior to participation. Spring Semester grades count for fall eligibility and Fall semester final grades & credits will be used to determine Winter & Spring teams.
 
Students must have at least a 2.00 GPA. Or, at least a 1.50 GPA to use academic probation.  Academic probation may only be used once throughout high school.
Non-Discrimination Policy

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Chico Unified School District and Pleasant Valley High School are committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Chico Unified and Pleasant Valley High School prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. 
 
For inquiries about District policies and procedures related to student-to-student, student-to-staff and staff-to student harassment/discrimination, including how to file a harassment/discrimination complaint visit our District website.