Welcome to District 211High School Athletics

Agenda

Introductions Information & Expectations http://www.d211.org/publications.shtml Procedures & Policies

Athletic Department PersonnelAthletic DirectorAthletic CoordinatorAthletic Event SupervisorAthletic Office SecretaryCoaching StaffAthletic Trainers

District 211Parent/Student HandbookThe 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 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.

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Eligibility for competition is assessed at the end of the following grading periods:

Quarter 1Semester 1Quarter 3Semester 2

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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

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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 = probationPhysical education or driver education are not included in

the 2.0 GPA

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If a student is placed on probation, they will be assigned to a guided/athletic study hall by the Athletic Director

Coaches will receive weekly reports indicating student progress

Students who fail to attend study hall will be ineligible to participate in athletics

Placement in study hall is for the duration of the current grading period

IHSA & District 211Drugs/Alcohol Policies

IHSA Policies

District 211 Policieshttp://www.d211.org/pdf/ath_comp_act_poli

cy.pdf

Illinois legislation signed into law on August 7,

2009 gives the IHSA authority to test for steroids

during the season

District 211 Code of Conduct

Examples of Misconduct

Drug/alcohol/tobacco useTheftFighting Inappropriate use of Social Media Hazing

District 211 Code of Conduct

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: Singled out Physically

humiliated Subjected to nudity

or any sexual acts Physically

endangered Subjected to

boundary testing

D211 Athletic/Activity Code of Conduct - 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

Parent/Coach Communication

Program philosophyExpectationsLocations/times of practices8 to 18 online schedulesSocial MediaTeam requirementsProcedures

Parent/Coach Communication

continuedAppropriate 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

continuedInappropriate concerns to discuss with parents

Playing time

Play calling

Other student-athletes

SUPPLEMENTAL STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Insurance is offered as a cost-effective supplement to your insurance.

Cost is dependent on specific choices offered

District 211 does not carry accident insurance on students

If interested, please visit your school’s athletic web page for information.

Athletic Trainers

Athletic Trainers are available after school and throughout practices each day, and provide the following services:

Impact Testing (concussion)Injury treatment and evaluationInjury Rehabilitation

D211 Concussion Policy

NCAA Clearinghouse Information

http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

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!