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Welcome to the Howard HS Class of 2021. Michael Duffy, CMAA Athletics and Activities Manager Front Office: 410-313-2867 Athletics and Activities Office: 410-313-2874. Topics We Will Cover. HCPSS Policies Eligibility Requirements Drug and Alcohol Policy Lions ’ Pride Booster Group
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Welcome to the Howard HS Class of 2021 Michael Duffy, CMAA Athletics and Activities Manager • Front Office: 410-313-2867 • Athletics and Activities Office: 410-313-2874
Topics We Will Cover • HCPSS Policies • Eligibility Requirements • Drug and Alcohol Policy • Lions’ Pride Booster Group • Medical Information • Individual Sport Presentations
Necessary Paperwork • 2 copies of Physical Completed by a Doctor (dated after April 1, 2017) • Athletic Participation Form (including insurance information) • Birth Certificate • Proof of Residency (not a cell phone bill) June, 2017 or later • ImPACT/Concussion Forms • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form • Sportsware (Emergency Contact form – online) • Concussion testing completed prior to tryouts • All paperwork must be submitted at the same time
Necessary Paperwork • Online paperwork through Synergy is supposed to be starting July 1, 2017 • Once we have that up and running, we will advertise and post directions on the Howard HS website • Most of the paperwork will be completed online, but hard copies, or digital copies (uploaded) will still be required for Physicals, Proof of Residence, and Birth Certificates
Academic Eligibility A student must comply with the Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities Policy(Policy #9070). Students must have earned a 2.0 (weighted) GPA with no more than 1 failing mark (E) during the previous quarter. The grade entered on the report card determines eligibility, not a subsequent change (except in the case of teacher error).
Drug and Alcohol Policy All students must comply with the Drug and Alcohol Policy(#9230). Use and/or possession, intent to distribute and/or distribution of drugs/alcohol/non-controlled substances is in violation of this policy and will result in a 30 school day suspension from extracurricular activities. A copy of the policy is located in the school office. This includes the sharing of prescription medications
Materials to Bring to Tryouts • Materials to Bring: • Sunscreen • Small Water Jug • Running Shoes • Light Colored Clothing • Tryouts are closed to everyone but those trying out • Come to tryouts in shape • Use the summer to get ready
Lions’ Pride • Howard HS Athletics Booster Group • Helps to outfit our students and provide necessary materials for the athletic department • Melvin Mitchell, President • www.howardlionspride.org
Sports Medicine • Gina Palermo • Gina_Palermo@hcpss.org • Ms. Palermo is available by email during the summer • Concussion Testing • Resuired For Contact Sports (All fall sports, EXCEPT Golf and Cross Country) • August 7 in the Media Lab • Registration MUST be done ahead of time • https://sites.google.com/hcpss.org/hohssportsmed/impact-concussion-information
Important Dates • Fall Paperwork Collections • Tuesday, August 8, 2017 • 5:00 – 6:00 (Howard HS Cafeteria) • Friday, August 11, 2017 • 5:00 – 6:00 (Howard HS Cafeteria) • Fall Sports Begin • Wednesday, August 9, 2017 (FB, Golf) • Monday August 14, 2017 (Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheer)
Tryout Information hohs.hcpss.org • Finalizing tryout times and locations • Will be posted by the end of school (hope to have it there by the end of this week) • Students MAY NOT try out for more than one sport at a time • Once teams have been selected, additional students will not be permitted to try out
Individual Sport Presentations • Cheerleading (Coach Moultrie) – Aux Gym • Cross Country (Coach Foran, Coach Dickerson) – Media Center • Girls’ Soccer (Coach Angle) – Main Gym • Golf (Coach McGoun) – B122 • Boys’ Soccer (Coach Schroder) – Tech Building
Individual Sport Presentations • Volleyball (Coach Scott, Coach Ose) – Choral Room • Field Hockey (Coach Vance) – F124 • Football (Coach Hannon, Coach Moore) – Auditorium • Allied Soccer (Coach Castellucci) – Auditorium Lobby
Contact Information Michael Duffy, CMAA Athletics and Activities Manager michael_duffy@hcpss.org Front Office: 410-313-2867 Athletics and Activities Office: 410-313-2874