Richland County School District One Requirements Home School/Charter School Student Participation in Interscholastic Athletics In order for your child/ren to participate in interscholastic athletics in Richland County School District One (RCSD1), you will need to provide the following documents to the school at which you desire your child/ren to participate:
1. Completed “Intent to Participate in Interscholastic Athletics” submitted to the RCSD1 District Athletic Director who will then submit it to the Superintendent prior to the beginning of the season (first day of legal practice) for the sport in which s/he wishes to participate. The Superintendent will acknowledge receipt of the form through the District Athletic Director.
2. Proof of residence to verify that you reside in the zoned school associated with the address. To establish residency, two (2) documents, dated within the last 45 days, must be provided. Acceptable address verification documents to establish residency include: electric bill, water/sewer bill, land line telephone bill, cable/satellite bill, rental lease or real estate purchase contract or mortgage statement. All provided documents must have the name and address of the parent/guardian. Additionally, a picture identification of the parent/guardian must be provided.
3. A completed, signed and clear (clear from medical issues that would preclude participation in interscholastic sports) South Carolina High School (SCHSL) Pre-Participation Physical and History Exam.
4. The most recent report card and transcript from the previous school year, to include the previous semester grades. The transcript must be an “Official Copy” from your home school association/group (must be on letterhead and signed by records official) or charter school. If you are not a member of a home school association, you are still required to furnish all of the documents, except the transcript must be notarized and signed by the parent/guardian. As a condition of participation in interscholastic sports, RCSD1 requires a “C” average in all of the courses taken the previous semester.
5. State Certified Copy of Birth Certificate – long form. A copy will be made and the original returned to you. After the school has received the above documents, you must then pay for the RCSD1-required athletics insurance, which presently is $30 for each high school student and $20 for each middle school student.
Once all of the above requirements have been met, your child/ren can then try-out for the particular team they are interested in.
If you have any questions, please contact your zoned school or Robert Matz, RCSD1’s athletics director at 803-231-6889.
