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Welcome to District 211 High School Athletics. Agenda. Introductions Information & Expectations http://www.d211.org/publications.shtml Procedures & Policies. Athletic Department Personnel. Athletic Director: John Kane Athletic Coordinator: Gail Beard
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Agenda • Introductions • Information & Expectations • http://www.d211.org/publications.shtml • Procedures & Policies
Athletic Department Personnel • Athletic Director: John Kane • Athletic Coordinator: Gail Beard • Athletic Event Coordinator: Peggy Scholten • Athletic Office Secretary: Colleen Finke & Debbie Kassner • Athletic Trainers: Roger Carpenter, John Shoro & Bruce Popp.
District 211Parent/Student Handbook The Parent/Student Handbook can be found on your school’s athletic web page.
School Attendance/Participation Student-athletes are expected to attend school in order to participate in extracurricular activities If a student-athlete is absent from school, or misses any part of the school day, the student-athlete must obtain permission from the Principalship (Athletic Director) to participate in any activity. A note from home is not sufficient.
Transportation Student-athletes are required to take D211 transportation to and from extracurricular events. Student-athletes who wish to return home from an event with their parent, must seek approval from the coach and Athletic Director prior to the event. Student-athletes are not permitted to be transported by anyone other than D211 or their own parent.
Sportsmanship Code of Conduct • Participation is a privilege • Respect • Confidence • Commitment • Sportsmanship
Academic Eligibility • IHSA • District 211
Illinois High School Association The student-athlete must be passing at least twenty-five (25) credit hours (may include PE) of high school work per week. Any student-athlete that does not meet this requirement, will be ineligible for competition the following week. The student-athlete, unless entering high school for the first time, must have credit on the school records for 25 credit hours of high school work for the previous semester. If a student-athlete does not satisfy this requirement, he/she will be ineligible for the following semester.
High School District 211 Eligibility for competition is assessed at the end of the following grading periods: • Quarter 1 • Semester 1 • Quarter 3 • Semester 2
High School District 211 Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors • “F” at 1st/3rd quarter = probation • “F” at 1st/2nd semester = ineligible • Under 2.0 GPA at quarter or semester = probation • Under 2.0 GPA for two consecutive grading periods = ineligible Physical education or driver education are not included in the 2.0 GPA
High School District 211 Freshmen & transfer students • “F” at 1st/3rd quarter = probation • “F” at 1st semester = probation • “F” at 2nd semester = ineligible • Under 2.0 GPA at quarter or semester = probation • Under 2.0 GPA for two consecutive grading periods = probation Physical education or driver education are not included in the 2.0 GPA
IHSA & District 211Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking Policies • IHSA Policies • District 211 Policies • http://www.d211.org/pdf/ath_comp_act_policy.pdf
Illinois legislation signed into law on August 7, 2009 gives the IHSA authority to test for steroids during the season
Examples of Misconduct • Drug/alcohol/tobacco use • Theft • Fighting • Hazing • Any arrest can trigger an athletic board
Consequences • First offense – 25% of the scheduled competitions • Second offense – one-year suspension from competitions • Third offense – expulsion from all extracurricular programs throughout the remainder of high school career
Hazing Hazing includes any humiliating or dangerous activity expected of a student in order to join a group regardless of the that student’s willingness to participate.
Examples of Hazingare when a student is: • Singled out • Physically humiliated • Subjected to nudity or any sexual acts • Physically endangered • Subjected to boundary testing For more information go to: • http://www.d211.org/publications.shtml
Parent/Coach Communication • Program philosophy • Expectations • Locations/times of practices • 8 to 18 online schedules • Team requirements • Procedures • Let parent know how they can communicate with the coaches: email, cell, text, etc.
Parent/Coach Communication continued Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches • Physical/mental treatment of child • The gathering or sharing of information • Concerns about your student-athlete’s behavior
Parent/Coach Communication continued Inappropriate concerns to discuss with parents • Playing time • Play calling • Other student-athletes • 24 Hour Rule
Supplemental Student Insurance Insurance is offered as a cost-effective supplement to your insurance. If interested, please visit your school’s athletic web page for information.
NCAA Clearinghouse Information http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
Athletic Trainers Athletic Trainers are available after school and throughout practices each day, and provide the following services: • Impact Testing (concussion) • Injury treatment and evaluation • Injury Rehabilitation • Doctor’s notes • First two weeks 7:30 am to 8:00 am
We wish you a successful season and hope you enjoy your experience as a District 211 student-athlete! Remember … Those who persevere will be champions … in the classroom and in the athletic arena!