Welcome to District 211 High School Athletics

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

Athletic Department Personnel Athletic Director Athletic Coordinator Athletic Event Supervisor Athletic Office Secretary Coaching Staff Athletic Trainers

District 211 Parent/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 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 Students (all grade levels) receiving an F or All Students Students (all grade levels) receiving an F or GPA less than 2.0 at the completion of Quarter 1, Semester 1, Quarter 3, or Semester 2, will be placed on probation. Physical Education and Driver Education are not included when determining the GPA

High School District 211 Students placed on probation will be assigned to an academic intervention a minimum of 3 days per week. (attendance is mandatory) 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 211 Drugs/Alcohol 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

District 211 Code of Conduct

Examples of Misconduct Drug/alcohol/tobacco use Theft Fighting Inappropriate use of Social Media Hazing

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

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

Parent/Coach Communication Program philosophy Expectations Locations/times of practices rSchool online schedules Social Media Team requirements Procedures

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

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 evaluation Injury Rehabilitation

Head Injury Guidelines A student/athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion in any activity, practice, or contest shall be removed from all participation and the parents/guardians will be notified. Prior to returning to physical activity (including physical education class) student/athletes must report to the athletic trainer. The student/athlete should not participate in any physical activity until cleared by the athletic training staff. Student/athletes should receive as much cognitive rest as possible while symptomatic. Limiting television, video games, text-messaging and other cognitive activities is highly recommended. District 211 certified athletic trainers will use the ImPACT neurocognitive screening tool as one way to evaluate a student/athlete’s post-injury status. This test will be administered under the direction of a certified athletic trainer.

Post-Injury Post-Injury Testing ImPACT Post-Injury 1: The student/athlete will be given the ImPACT test following the injury, but no sooner than 24 hours after the injury. Test results will be compared to baseline scores. Additionally, the athletic trainer will notify the coach(s) and parents of the status of the student/athlete. ImPACT Post-Injury 2: If further testing is needed, a second test will be administered once the student/athlete is symptom free. If a student/athlete fails Post-Injury test 1, and additional testing is needed, a minimum of 48 hours must lapse prior to re-testing. Athletic trainers have the discretion to prolong testing based on their evaluation. If symptoms persist and ImPact scores do not improve within 7-10 day of initial injury, the athletic trainer will consider referring the student/athlete to a physician or other appropriate health care professional for further evaluation.

RETURN TO PLAY After the student/athlete has been successful on the ImPact test, they may begin a graduated return-to-play protocol. Each of the steps listed below should occur 24 hours apart. An athlete may not progress to the next step if symptoms persist. Step 1: Light aerobic exercise to increase heart rate and blood pressure in the brain Step 2: Perform moderate to heavy cardio and/or sport specific drills Step 3: Progression to more complex training drills, no head impact activities Step 4: Full participation in practice, including contact and intensity level applicable to the sport. If a practice precedes a competition, and does not include contact the athletic trainer must simulate contact for evaluation purposes. Step 5: Return to play with no restrictions If the student/athlete has symptoms during any of the above steps, then the process returns to the previous step with a minimum of 48 hours of rest before resuming the sequence.

RETURN TO PLAY – CONT. Parents will be required to sign a post-concussion consent form acknowledging the following: 1. I have been informed concerning and consent to my student’s participating in returning to play in accordance with the return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols established by Illinois State law; 2. I understand the risks associated with my student returning to play and returning to learn and will comply with any ongoing requirements in the return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols established by Illinois State law; 3. And I consent to the disclosure to appropriate persons, consistent with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-191), of the treating physician’s or athletic trainer’s written statement, and, if any, the return-to-play and return-to-learn recommendations of the treating physician or the athletic trainer, as the case may be.

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! Thanks for attending and for your attention. Are there any questions? Remember … Those who persevere will be champions … in the classroom and in the athletic arena!