Boca Ciega High School

Athletic Paperwork

2025-2026

Directions for completing the process to be able to participate in Athletics at Boca Ciega High School.

1. Step 1:  (Important to DO EVERYTHING IN ORDER.  Go to k12studentinsurance.com and get school insurance. If you are playing tackle football, JV or varsity insurance is needed.
2. Step 2: Complete and download the required 4 videos (See Page 2—Directions for online courses (Videos)
3. Step 3: Get a physical on the FHSAA EL2 Physical Form. The process will go faster if you do this step before going to Step 4.  Physicals are only “good” for 1 calendar year from the date on the physical.  You can find the blank physical forms on the athletic clearance site (step 3), in the front office, Mr. Washington's office, or Coach Alvarez’s room 137. Please only upload the page that says ‘Page 4 of 4.’ BE SURE ALL SECTIONS ARE FULLY COMPLETED INCLUDING DATES.

• The physical that you upload MUST be on the State EL2 Physical form on athletic clearance. No other physicals can be accepted per state requirements!
• The clinic at Boca Ciega High School completes physicals for free –to set up an appointment please call 727-893-2780 or go by the clinic to set up an appointment.

4. Step 4: Register or login to athleticclearance.com  (Create an account if new or sign in if returning.) Be sure to use an email you check regularly as this is where communication on being cleared or fixing an item will take place. When it ask for student ID please put in the full number (include 52).
5. Enter all information requested. Be sure to list all sports the student-athlete wants to try-out for. You will then need to upload the physical form as described above.
6. Step 5:  If you attended Boca Ciega High School last year or an incoming 9^th grader, please skip this step. If you did not attend Boca Ciega High School last year, you need to complete an additional form called a GA4. That form is on Home Campus in Step 3 and it must be uploaded. You may also email Coach Alvarez at alvarezt@pcsb.org for a copy.
7. If you have questions or issues please email Coach Alvarez at alvarezt@pcsb.org or text 727-420-8186. All athletic clearance questions will be handled via email. 
8. Prepare for at least 2 school days (not counting weekend) turn-around for your online application to be reviewed.
9. We encourage you to print a copy of all your athletic paperwork and keep for your own records.

***“Students may not participate in any way until being cleared by Coach Alvarez on Home Campus. This requires that all paperwork, insurance, and eligibility criteria have been met.”  You will get an email automatically telling you the status of your application. Be sure to use an email that you check regularly.

Directions for Online Courses (Videos)

Note: You must WATCH new videos EACH school year

MUST USE CHROME

1. Open Chrome as your internet browser
2. Log on to nfhslearn.com

1. Log in using your email and password if you remember it. (green sign in button top of page)            or
2. Create a new account (first time users or if you forgot your email that you used in the past @ the bottom of the pop-up box)

3. This will bring you to the dashboard
4. Click the Courses tab – Choose Coach or Student (on left side of the screen)
5. Click View Course Then Click Order these courses

1. Concussion for students
2. Heat Illness Prevention
3. Sudden Cardiac Arrest
4. Sportsmanship

6. Select that you are taking this course as “yourself”
7. Choose Florida as your state
8. Check out - must check the box that states, “I agree ……” (Click Continue blue box)
9. Go back to your dashboard
10. My Courses – Begin Course/watch video(s) and Complete test
11. Download Certificates
12. Return to Page one and follow the rest of the steps.

If you have any questions email Coach Alvarez at alvarezt@pcsb.org