Welcome to District 211 High School Athletics

1. Welcome to District 211High School Athletics

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

3. 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.

4. District 211Parent/Student Handbook The Parent/Student Handbook can be found on your school’s athletic web page.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Sportsmanship Code of Conduct • Participation is a privilege • Respect • Confidence • Commitment • Sportsmanship

8. Academic Eligibility • IHSA • District 211

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. IHSA & District 211Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking Policies • IHSA Policies • District 211 Policies • http://www.d211.org/pdf/ath_comp_act_policy.pdf

14. Illinois legislation signed into law on August 7, 2009 gives the IHSA authority to test for steroids during the season

15. District 211 Code of Conduct

16. Examples of Misconduct • Drug/alcohol/tobacco use • Theft • Fighting • Hazing • Any arrest can trigger an athletic board

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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

20. Hazing Video

21. 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.

22. 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

23. Parent/Coach Communication continued Inappropriate concerns to discuss with parents • Playing time • Play calling • Other student-athletes • 24 Hour Rule

24. Supplemental Student Insurance

25. 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.

26. NCAA Clearinghouse Information http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

27. Social Networks

28. Social Networks continued

29. 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

30. D211 Concussion Policy

31. 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!