School Partnerships

Student-Athlete Eligibility and Participation

JHSC works closely with local partner schools to ensure students have schedules that accommodate and support academic, athletic, and personal growth. 

In order to participate in JHSC programs, the Club requires that student-athletes in grades 6-12 maintain a GPA of 2.5 and no “D”s or “F”s. 

For full details and complete expectations, see the JHSC Academic Policy in the Parent-Athlete Handbook. 

The SAS Director maintains regular communication with school partners regarding student-athlete academic standing. Official grade checks to determine eligibility throughout the season occur depending on the school partners. Those dates are discussed in the fall Team Meetings. 

School Partnerships

Teton County School District #1

JACKSON HOLE HIGH SCHOOL (JHHS)

Jackson Hole High School (JHHS) and JHSC partner to develop academic scheduling that maximizes student time in the classroom and on snow.

The Early-Release Program carefully considers the needs of student-athletes by grade and sport and allows for early release according to a student-athlete's program as long as the student remains in good academic standing. All early-release questions should be directed to the JHSC SAS Director, who will coordinate requests and communicate Club training times and early-release needs to JHHS. 

In order to be eligible for Early Release, JHHS students and parents must sign and complete both the following Early-Release Contract and Authorization for Records Release. Return completed forms to JHSC SAS Director, either in paper or electronic form, both no later than September 12 (Alpine, Backcountry, Freeride & Nordic ). Students will NOT be eligible for early release until the forms are submitted:

JHHS Early-Release Contract

Authorization for Records Release

JACKSON HOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (JHMS)

At JHMS, students are eligible for early release according to program requirements, and the JHSC Student-Athlete Success Director coordinates scheduling and early release for all JHMS student-athletes with the JHMS Principal and Registrar. Student-athletes are NOT eligible for early release for practices before the agreed-upon times. 

This document lists early-release times by program for the 24/25 season and outlines the expectations of all JHMS-JHSC student-athletes. 

Jackson Hole Community School

The Jackson Hole Community School is committed to helping student-athletes benefit from an exceptional academic experience while simultaneously pursuing their athletic goals at the highest level. In order to do so, they continue a tradition of consistent communication with JHSC to foster an understanding of each student-athlete's unique needs and goals. They offer JHSC athletes a number of scheduling and support accommodations, including 

• Early-morning CORE classes to ensure that students can attend all of their core classes every day

• Guaranteed free periods for the last two periods of the day with the possibility of even greater flexibility throughout the day

• Acceptance of credits from online institutions, should students choose to take an online course

• Personal support and flexibility for each student-athlete to develop a strong academic schedule that works well with his/her athletic commitments

• A school administration that is supportive of students balancing high-level ski racing and rich, challenging academics

For prospective students, please discuss your student-athlete's scheduling needs with Donna Tully, School Registrar, in the Spring. The Club works closely with JHCS to review individual schedules and ensure that both the Club and School can support student-athlete needs.

Jackson Hole Classical Academy

Jackson Hole Classical Academy is committed to helping our student-athletes excel in each area of their academics and athletics. JHCA encourages students to participate in our community through athletic competition and facilitates this in the following ways:

• High school students take core classes before lunch.

• High school students take elective courses after 1:45 PM.

• High school students are allowed flexibility in their afternoon schedule by taking approved online or independent study elective courses.

• Teachers are committed to helping students balance high academic and training loads.

• Student-athletes are able to create an individual academic and athletic plan by proactively communicating with the Dean of Students and the Athletic Coordinator.

The Classical Academy Athletic Director is in communication with JH Ski & Snowboard Club staff regarding individual students who participate in the club. Please contact Athletic Director Andrew Vitale at avitale@jhclassical.org for more information.