1. Welcome to District 211 High School Athletics

2. Agenda Introductions Information & Expectations
Procedures & Policies

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

4. District 211 Parent/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 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 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

12. 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

13. IHSA & District 211 Drugs/Alcohol Policies
IHSA Policies
District 211 Policies

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
Inappropriate use of Social Media
Hazing

17. 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

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.
EXAMPLES:
Singled out
Physically humiliated
Subjected to nudity or any sexual acts
Physically endangered
Subjected to boundary testing

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

20. 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

21. Parent/Coach Communication continued
Inappropriate concerns to discuss with parents
Playing time
Play calling
Other student-athletes

22. 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.

23. 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

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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 ), 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.

28. NCAA Clearinghouse Information

29. 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!