Athlete & Parent Informational Meeting

1. Athlete & Parent Informational Meeting KANELAND HIGH SCHOOL @KHS_KNIGHTS

2. Athletic & Activities Office @ 630-365-8224 Mrs. Stephanie Douglas Stephanie.Douglas@Kaneland.org Mr. John Pavlak (Fall & Winter) John.Pavlak@Kaneland.org Mr. Javier Martinez (Spring) Javier.Martinez@Kaneland.org Mr. David Rohlman @ 630-365-8225 (Direct) @815-761-2772 (Cell) David.Rohlman@Kaneland.org

3. KANELAND LASALLE PERU MORRIS OTTAWA PLANO ROCHELLE SANDWICH SYCAMORE

4. Web Site = gokanelandknights.com TWITTER = @KHS_KNIGHTS FACEBOOK = Kaneland High School Athletics and Activities

8. Registering for a Sport (RMA)…

9. 1. Go to Registermyathlete.com • 2. Complete steps 1 – 4 • Registration Started • Read Electronic Documents • Guardian E-Signature • Athlete E-Signature • 3. You may upload the physical but if you have already turned the physical in, you are complete. You may always drop-off a physical to our office.

10. Steps for Payment: Complete the Sports Registration Coach Submits Team Roster Athletic Office Submits Roster to District for upload to the Web Store Once uploaded to the Web Store, payment can be made Mrs. Chris Steenwyck Kaneland High School Bookkeeper @ 630-365-5100

11. 4 - OBJECTIVES OF PARTICIPATION INEXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Improved Physical Fitness Development • Improved Skill Development • Improved Social / Emotional Maturity • Improved Character Development

12. #TheKnightsWay K – KNOWLEDGE H – HARD WORK S - SPORTSMANSHIP

13. #TheKnightsWay Participating in athletics is a Privilege, not a Right.

14. The Knights Pledge(Code of Conduct) The Two Components of the Knights Pledge: • Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use • Student-Athlete Behavior

15. DRUG, ALCOHOL, & TOBACCOCode of Conduct • 1st Offense - Suspension for 22% of the Sport Season • 2nd Offense - Suspension for 1 Calendar year • 3rd Offense - Suspension for the remainder of enrollment at KHS

16. STUDENT-ATHLETE BEHAVIORCode of Conduct • 24 Hours a Day • 7 Days a Week • 365 Day a Year • 4 Years of Enrollment • Suspensions can range from one contest to an entire season depending upon the infraction. • Consequences are typically progressive in nature.

17. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILTY • Academic Standing reviewed weekly per the IHSA • Must be passing 5 classes (2.5 Credits) the previous week to be eligible the following week (Monday – Sunday) /per the IHSA Rule • Must Pass 5 Classes (2.5 Credits) the previous semester to be eligible the following semester per the IHSA Both the Student-Athlete and Parents should track Academic Progress IHSA By-Law 3.101

18. ABSENCES • Student-Athletes must attend a minimum of 5 periods to participate on that day. You must also be in attendance at the conclusion of the day (8th Period) • Student-Athletes should contact their coach as soon as possible if they are going to miss a practice or a game due to illness. Call your coach! • Student-Athletes are expected to be present at all practices & competitions including when you are sitting out for medical or academic reasons. Athletes may be excused by the coach from practice for academic reasons.

19. NON-IHSA EVENTS • Per IHSA By-Laws, Student-Athletes are not allowed to participate in/with outside organizations/leagues/contests, etc. of the same sport during the IHSA season. • Church Leagues • Club Teams • Travel Programs • Etc. • Outside events must be cleared by both the Kaneland Athletic Office and the IHSA in advance of the event. • If you have ANY doubt, please ask. Don’t take the risk to you and your team!

20. LOCKER ROOM EXPECTATIONS • Keep all valuables locked in your locker, at all times • Do not leave backpacks in the locker room • Student-Athletes may not be in the locker room without supervision • This rule also applies to the training room! • The Locker room will be closed at 3:15 PM each day

21. CARE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT • All school-issued equipment will be returned in a timely manner at the conclusion of the season • All school-issued equipment that is lost will be billed to the student-athlete at replacement cost • All school-issued equipment in your possession must be the equipment that was originally issued to you

22. KANELAND LEVELS OF PLAYFreshman Level • Everyone plays if there is both an ‘A’ & ‘B’ game • No Athlete is guaranteed any amount of playing time • If there is only an ‘A’ game. The coach will determine who plays based on skill level

23. KANELAND LEVELS OF PLAYSophomore/JV Level • Most Skilled Sophomores/JV and/or Freshman • No Athlete is guaranteed any amount of playing time • Preparation for the Varsity Level

24. KANELAND LEVELS OF PLAYVarsity Level • Most Skilled Players regardless of age • No Athlete is guaranteed any amount of playing time • Attempt to Win Games

25. ROLES IN THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM Athletes: Participants & Focus of the Program Coaches: Skill Development & Philosophy Officials: Administer Contests Administration: Assure Safety & Well-Being of ALL Student-Athletes Parents/Family: To positively Support the Athletes & Coaches

26. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART • Student-Athlete & Coach Meet outside of practice • Student-Athlete, Parent, & Coach Meet • Student-Athlete, Parent, Coach, & Athletic Director • Student-Athletes are expected to communicate honestly to all • Parents will not communicate with coaches immediately before or after contests • Coaches will not discuss playing time or other student-athletes

27. Mrs. Missy Johnson, MS/ATC Athletic Trainer - Kaneland High School missy.johnson@kaneland.org

28. JOIN THE BOOSTERS TODAY! Sports Boosters Performing Arts www.knightmusic.org KANELANDSPORTSBOOSTERS@GMAIL.COM https://www.facebook.com/KanelandPerformingArtsBoosters/ http://www.kanelandsportsboosters.org/