Extracurricular policy off to a slow start

Extracurricular policy off to a slow start

In January, the School Reform Board handed another chore to high school teachers: Keep closer tabs on students involved in extracurricular activities, including athletics.

Under a policy the board approved in December, students face, for the first time, grade and course-load requirements for participation in after-school activities, and athletes face higher academic requirements for staying on the team.

"The biggest deal is for the teachers who have to do the evaluations," says Trent Eaton, sponsor of Bogan High School's computer club. "It is another piece of paperwork." Eaton already has checked with Bogan's dean of …