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

3. Activity Director Activity Office Secretary Coaches/Sponsors Athletic Trainers

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

5. Students are expected to attend school in order to participate in extracurricular activities If a student is absent from school, or misses any part of the school day, the student must obtain permission from the Principalship (Activity Director) to participate in any activity. A note from home is not sufficient.

6. Students are required to take D211 transportation to and from extracurricular events. Students who wish to return home from an event with their parent, must seek approval from the coach prior to the event. Students are not permitted to be transported by anyone other than D211 or their own parent.

7. Participation is a privilege Respect Confidence Commitment Sportsmanship

8. IHSA District 211

9. The student must be passing at least twenty-five (25) credit hours (may include PE) of high school work per week. Any student that does not meet this requirement, will be ineligible for competition the following week. The student, 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 does not satisfy this requirement, he/she will be ineligible for the following semester.

10. Eligibility for competition is assessed at the end of the following grading periods:  Quarter 1  Semester 1  Quarter 3  Semester 2

11. 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. 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.  If a student is placed on probation, they will be assigned to a guided/athletic study hall by the Activity 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

14. IHSA Policies District 211 Policies http://www.d211.org/pdf/ath_comp_act_policy.pdf

16. 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

17. 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

18. Program philosophy Expectations Locations/times of practices 8 to 18 online schedules Social Media Team requirements Procedures

19. Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches Physical/mental treatment of child The gathering or sharing of information Concerns about your student-athlete’s behavior

20.  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.

21. 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

22. We wish you a successful season and hope you enjoy your experience! Remember … Those who persevere will be champions … in the classroom and in the athletic arena!