1. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT 19501 OUTER DRIVE DEARBORN, MI 48124
DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
19501 OUTER DRIVE
DEARBORN, MI

2. HOME OF THE PIONEERS

3. Contact Information
Athletic Director
Jeff Conway, CAA
(313) phone
(313) fax
blog.dearbornschools.org/dhsathletics1/
@DHSAthletics1 on Twitter

4. Contact Information
Athletic Trainer
Kelly Scala
(313) phone
--Concussions

5. Our Basic Beliefs . . .
Interscholastic athletics exist outside the school day and curriculum and remain there as voluntary, extracurricular programs in which qualifying students earn the privilege of participation.

6. Our Basic Beliefs . . .
Interscholastic athletics are secondary to the academic program of Dearborn High School And provide opportunities to develop loyalty and school spirit, to practice teamwork, hard work, discipline, sacrifice, leadership, and sportsmanship.

7. Our Basic Beliefs . . .
Our emphasis is on participation by many, not by few, and on academic scholarship at Dearborn High School, not athletic scholarships to college.

8. Athletic Offerings In 2017-2018, we will sponsor 51 athletic teams
26 varsity level teams, 19 junior varsity level teams, and 6 freshman level teams at Dearborn High School
3 co-operative programs with Edsel Ford – competitive cheerleading, ice hockey and gymnastics.

9. Athletic Eligibility
Student-athletes must meet all Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) eligibility requirements.
Student-athletes must maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) to remain eligible. Grades are checked at the end of each marking period – approximately every 6 weeks. The first marking period of ends on Friday, October 20th.
All parents and athletes should be familiar with the Athletic Code of Conduct.

10. Athletic Physical
New physical form adopted in – MHSAA approved including heart-check information and follow up.
Required for participation in high school athletics.
After April 15th, good for the following school year.

11. Activity Fees and Passes
--Activity Fee eliminated in !!!
--Admission will be charged for almost all athletic events. Exceptions: Tennis, Cross Country, Baseball/Softball, and Golf.
--Family Passes will be $100 and cover admission for parents and middle school aged and younger children in the same household.
--Student Passes will be $50 and cover admission for high school students (with ID).
--Punch Cards will be $25 and offer 10 admissions for the cardholder and any guests.

12. Athletic Department Information
blog.dearbornschools.org/dhsathletics1/
Important information related to Dearborn High School athletics – contact information for coaches, downloadable forms, schedules, scores, special events, banquets, etc.
@DHSAthletics1 on Twitter
Almost daily updates on the goings-on in the DHS Athletic Department.

13. Transportation
On occasion, we will not provide transportation to away events.
Typically Edsel Ford, Fordson, Crestwood, Annapolis, Robichaud, or Saturday or other non-school day events.
Teams will meet at the site or carpool from school.
Primary concern – safety.
Secondary concern – cost savings.

14. KLAA
Dearborn High will be joining the KLAA (Kensington Lakes Activities Association) in We will play in the “East Division” with Fordson, Belleville, Wayne Memorial, Westland John Glenn, Livonia Franklin, Livonia Churchill, and Livonia Stevenson. The “West Division” will include Canton, Salem, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Brighton, Hartland, and Howell.

15. Dearborn High School Athletic Booster Club
Website
President Gretchen Bruce
Meetings the second Wednesday of each month – O’Kelley’s Knights of Columbus Hall at Park Street

16. Athletic Banquet Dates
Monday, November 13th Girls Fall Sports
Tuesday, November 14th Boys Fall Sports
Monday, November 20th Football/Cheerleading
Monday, March 13th, 2018 Winter Sports
Monday, June 4th, Girls Spring Sports
Tuesday, June 5th, Boys Spring Sports
Banquets start at 6:30 PM.

17. The next level? NCAA Clearinghouse www.eligibilitycenter.org
Important information regarding NCAA eligibility,
athletic divisions, sports,etc.
Great resource for parents and student-athletes.

18. Breakout Sessions/Individual Sport Meetings
Volleyball – Room D10
Football– Cafeteria (south)
Soccer – Cafeteria (north)
Boys and Girls Cross Country – Room D4
Boys Tennis – Room D3
Field Hockey – Room D12
Girls Swimming – Room D5
Girls Golf – Room F3