Belvidere High School ALL Sports 2019-2020 BUC PRIDE!

1. Belvidere High School • ALL Sports 2019-2020 • BUC PRIDE!

2. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Agenda: • My Story • Athletic Department Staff • Philosophies and Expectations • Points of Emphasis from Code of Conduct • Eligibility • Trainer/IMPACT Testing/Health • Registration via 8to18 • Payment (PushCoin) • Transportation • Hazing and Bullying • Social Media • Conflict Resolution • Sportsmanship • Communication • BUC Booster Club

3. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • About Myself: • Born and raised in Belvidere • Attended BJHS and BHS • Signed with Valparaiso University (football) • Transferred to UW-Whitewater • Studied Sports Management • Married love of my life, Kalen • Three children, Maggie and the twins, Jackson & Lucas • Spent 14 years in college football (Wisconsin/Minnesota/New Mexico/Illinois) • Athletic Director at Rockford Lutheran Schools from 2017-2019

4. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE So What Did I Do after Belvidere High School? (cont.)

5. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE So What Did I Do after Belvidere High School? (cont.)

6. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE So What Did I Do after Belvidere High School? (cont.) Mike Krzyzewski Warren Moon Bob Brian Knight Urlacher …and many more! It all started with Belvidere and BHS! I FOUND MY GREATNESS THERE!

7. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Athletic Department Staff for District 100 • BELVIDERE • Josh Sternquist– Athletic Director/Assistant Principal • Sandy Cordray – Administrative Assistant • NORTH • Jody Flynn – Athletic Director/Assistant Principal • Jan Martocci – Administrative Assistant • Training Staff for District 100 • BELVIDERE • Isaih Solis - Athletico • Arrives daily at 2:15 pm • NORTH • Dave Love – Athletico

8. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE FAITH FAMILY SPORTS

9. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Athletic Eligibility/Tutorial • Pass 5 courses during previous semester • Summer School Courses/Correspondence Courses – all grade verifications must be turned in to the athletic office by Aug. 1st • Grades reported on Monday and IPR’s printed and shared • Eligibility checks will be done on TUESDAY • Must be passing 5 classes on a weekly basis • If a student is enrolled in 7 classes…(a study hall does NOT count as a class) and they are failing 1 or 2 classes, they will remain eligible while attending tutorials • 2 tutorials per failing class, per week (tutorials can be with the classroom teacher, a teacher in the dept. or tutoring lab) • If a student is failing 3 or more classes, the athlete is ineligible to participate and must attend 5 tutorials • Tutorials can be done only before or after school • Should be done in the SUBJECT AREA THAT THE STUDENT IS FAILING

10. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Athletic Eligibility/Tutorial

11. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Trainer/IMPACT Testing/Health • Trainer • Athletico provides BHS with great service and qualified personnel • Please listen and trust the opinions of our athletic trainers • If you would like a second opinion, you are entitled to that • IMPACT Testing (freshman and new students) • All student/athletes will be required to complete the impact concussion test prior to issuance of an athletic permit • The test is a computerized test that sets a baseline.  • Should an athlete receive a concussion, the athlete will need to exceed this baseline in order to be cleared to play. • Health • If you want to be a “well-oiled machine” you need to take care of your body • Nutrition/Sleep/Remove Substances from YOUR SYSTEM • Vaping and Juuling EPIDEMIC

12. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Code of Conduct (What’s right or wrong?) • Loss of Athletic Participation • Do not dress for physical education • Violation of School or Athletic Code of Conduct • Use or participate in illegal substances, weapons, vandalize, lie, cheat, attack, disrespectful • Students have the right to Due Process so they can respond to any violations • Violations are cumulative throughout the students career at BHS • Consequences of Possession/Use of Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drugs • 1STVIOLATION – 50% of the season, assessment and counseling if necessary • If present – 10% • 2ndVIOLATION – One calendar year from date of violation, assessment and counseling if necessary • If present – 20% • 3rdVIOLATION – Remainder of high school career • If present – one calendar year from date of violation • Out of School Suspensions • 1-3 Day OSS – 10% of the total number of games • 4 or more days OSS – A minimum suspension of 20% of the total number of games

13. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Registration via 8to18 • Registration • On-line at il.8to18.com/belviderehs • Follow online guidelines for registering your student (s) • Athletic Office will check for eligibility and issue an Athletic Permit if CLEARED FOR PARTICIPATION • Code of Conduct • When you register you are also signing the School and Athlete Code of Conduct • Need both signatures to finalize registration • The Code of Conduct can be found on the 8to18 and Belvidere High School websites • This document can also be printed from 8to18 during registration • Roster/Payment • Rosters will be set by the coaches as we approach competition • Once your son or daughter has been rostered in a sport, the fee is due via PushCoin • Athletic Fees • 1st sport $75, 2nd sport $75, 3rd sport $0

14. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Transportation • Sign-Out After Competition • All athletes are expected to ride the bus to and from sporting events • Students may ride home with a parent only if the parent signs the athlete out with the coach. • Parents do not let the students drive • Please do not put acoach in an awkward situation after a contest; coaches have been instructed to say NO • Failure to follow this policy could result in you being removed from the team • Pre-Competition Request and All Others • If a special situation arises please reach out to the Athletic Office • Under these circumstances you may need to have alternative transportation TO an event: the student must bring a signed Alternative Transportation Form from the parents to the Athletic Office beforehand and we will sign the form, make a copy, and allow you to ride to the game or contest with your parent(s)

15. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Hazing and Bullying • Hazing and Bullying • Absolutely no place for it at Belvidere High School  ZERO TOLERANCE • Take BUC PRIDE in how you act and how you treat others • If a student or athlete feels they are being “ATTACKED” in a verbal, physical, or mental way than we have an issue • Started with football and spread throughout the whole high school • Staff changes, students disciplined, destroyed the continuity of the school

16. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Social Media • “Once It Is Out You Can Not Take It Back” • Once your post hits the internet it can not be deleted; always a history of it on the internet • Think of all the stories you have heard of professional athletes in high school or college • Protect your name and your brand • Freedom of Speech Comes With Repercussions • We want the young leaders of our community to be vocal but please understand that all actions have consequences • You have a right to voice your opinion but please do so in a respectful and dignified manner • College Coaches • Coaches and recruiting programs are on the prowl for illicit posts • On a weekly basis, scholarships are pulled and coaches cut-off communication with kids because of social media • BUCS on Social Media • Facebook – www.facebook.com/Belvidere.High.School • Twitter – @BHSBUCletics • Snapchat and Instagram are coming soon!

17. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Conflict Resolution • First Step When A Situation Arises • The athlete speaks with the coach • If communication is made with the Athletic Office the student or parent will be asked to speak with the coach • This is a life skill that will serve them beyond their time at BHS • Kids are so much stronger than we give them credit for; let them show their strength • The Conflict Is Not Resolved After Step One • The athlete and parent speaks with the coach • If communication is made with the Athletic Office the student and parent will be asked to speak with the coach • The Final Decision • A meeting is set up with the athlete, AD, parentand coach • This meeting will produce results that the Athletic Office feels are in the best interest of the Athletic Department and Belvidere High School • *No communication should be attempted until 24 hours have passed from the contest or event

18. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Communication • Email • Office Phone • Social Media • AD Suggestion Box • Mail • Meeting

19. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE • Athletic Department Staff Contact • BELVIDERE • Josh Sternquist– Athletic Director/Assistant Principal • jsternquist@district100.com • 815-547-7552 • Sandy Cordray – Administrative Assistant • scordray@district100.com • 815-547-7552 • Isaih Solis – Athletic Trainer • isolis@district100.com • 815-547-7727

20. ALL Sports 2019-2020 Belvidere High School BUC PRIDE Belvidere BUC Booster Club (If you want change, please get involved in a club or organization!)