FRANKLIN ACADEMY ATHLETICS
Patriot and Falcon Athletic Information • Wake Forest, NC
NCHSAA 2A Region 3
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Patriot and Falcon Athletic Information • Wake Forest, NC
Participation in interscholastic athletics at Franklin Academy High School is a privilege that goes hand in hand with academic diligence and character. All student-athletes must satisfy both North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) guidelines and Franklin Academy institutional standards.
Franklin Academy utilizes DragonFly MAX for all athletic paperwork, emergency contact forms, and electronic sign-offs. Both student and parent/guardian must complete all required modules and consent forms prior to the first day of tryouts.
Student-athletes must have a current, valid NCHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Examination on file in DragonFly MAX. Physicals are valid for 395 days from the date of examination. A physical must be signed by a licensed physician (MD/DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
To be eligible for athletic participation in any semester, high school students must pass at least 3 out of 4 block courses (or 70% of maximum course load) during the preceding semester, and must be promoted to the next grade level according to school policy.
Under NCHSAA guidelines, a student-athlete must have been in attendance for at least 85% of the total number of school days in the previous semester (no more than 13 absences in a 90-day semester).
The Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Act requires annual education and signed forms by student-athletes and parents. Athletes participating in collision/contact sports must also undergo baseline ImPACT cognitive testing with the Franklin Academy Certified Athletic Trainer.
All student-athletes must show proof of active primary family medical insurance or purchase the optional NCHSAA student accident supplemental policy before taking the field.
Franklin Academy High School proudly competes as a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) in the 2A Classification and the Super Six 2A Conference.
Franklin Academy competes against public, charter, and comprehensive high schools across North Carolina in NCHSAA 2A Region 3 (East Region), vying for dual-team and individual state championship titles in 10 sports.
Our conference includes local competitive programs dedicated to high scholastic standards: Franklin Academy Patriots, Raleigh Charter Phoenix, Research Triangle Raptors, Voyager Academy Vikings, Roxboro Community Bulldogs, and Vance Charter Knights.
Franklin Academy athletics is represented by the Patriot and Falcon emblems, wearing Navy Blue (#0d337a), Forest Green (#189B4B), and White.
Franklin Academy student-athletes, coaches, and spectators are expected to uphold the highest levels of integrity, respect for game officials, and positive encouragement. Harassment or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in removal from event facilities.