Pop Warner stresses the importance of good grades because after all they are important throughout life.

Pop Warner states that participants are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher in order to be a part of the program. If the participant has less then a 2.0 GPA, they can enter a contract with a parent(s) and teachers to obtain a biweekly progress report. This report must show progress throughout the period of time specified and if sufficient progress is not made the participant will be dropped from the program.

Pop Warner also requires that every child participating in the program fill out an All American Form which is an autobiography of that child's achievements in school and community involvement over the previous year. Community involvement and GPA are calculated on a points system and if the total points are 96 or greater, the form is forwarded to local, regional, and national organizations within Pop Warner. Pop Warner recognizes qualifying student athletes at an annual dinner that celebrates their academic success and community achievements.