Overview

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School believes that a dynamic athletic program is vital to the educational and socio-emotional development of students. The goal of athletics is to serve students by imparting the values of selflessness, teamwork, humility, discipline, and perseverance while also developing character. Team sports provide opportunities for leadership, confidence and self-awareness, as well as a baseline for a healthy lifestyle. Participating on a high school team is a privilege and  requires commitment from all involved. High school athletics contribute immensely to the positive atmosphere within our school community.

OLT High School is a member of the Chicago Prep Conference (CPC). The CPC includes the following schools: Chicago Hope Academy, Christ the King Jesuit High School, CICS/Ellison, CICS/Northtown, Cristo Rey Jesuit HS, Holy Trinity HS, Josephinum HS, Our Lady of Tepeyac HS, Providence St. Mel HS, Rochelle Zell HS, Walther Christian HS and Ida Crown HS. 


In accordance with the school’s philosophy and goals, the promotion of sportsmanship is of utmost importance. Sportsmanship demonstrated by all involved in athletes is perhaps the clearest sign of the mission of our school. Everyone associated with an athletic event has a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship before, during and after a contest. Sportsmanship includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

  • Showing respect for teammates, opponents and officials. 

  • Maintaining self-control. 

  • Showing respect for the facility in which the contest is taking place. 

  • Refraining from heckling, jeering, or using profane language. 

  • Being positive in words and actions.

Physical Examination Requirements for IHSA Sports Participation 

Both the IHSA and the OLT High School Athletic require physical examinations for all students participating in a sport. This IHSA rule is as follows:
An annual physical examination by a medical practitioner certifying that the student is physically fit to participate in athletics is required before a student may try out, practice or participate in interscholastic athletic competition.

The Athletic Department and school reserves the right to make an independent determination of a student’s fitness for participation in and to prohibit a student from playing competitive sports if a student exhibits a dangerous or potentially dangerous medical, physical or psychological condition, irrespective of a physician’s certificate of fitness. 

Eligibility Policy with Grades at OLT HS

To be eligible to play and or participate in all co-curricular athletic and student activity programs, students must not have any reported grade of F in any of the major subject areas and must maintain a minimum GPA of 1.75. Posted grades will determine eligibility for the student athlete. If a student raises her GPA to a 1.75 or above and does not receive any Fs in the major subject areas she will become eligible to participate in practice and games. Grades can be viewed through the Plus Portals Student Management System available to all parents/guardians and students at any time.  

General student athlete eligibility criteria as outlined by the IHSA will be adhered to at all times.