1. ATHLETIC PARENT INFORMATION 2017 - 2018
Roxana HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC PARENT INFORMATION

2. WELCOME
Welcome to the Fall Sports Season contact us with questions and feedback following the presentation We expect a successful and educational experience for all participants

3. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Chad Ambuehl Phone:

4. ATHLETIC SECRETARY
Stephanie Palmer Phone:

5. VISION
Develop winning programs that build character and promote academic achievement

6. To help our students grow as players, pupils, and people
MISSION
To help our students grow as players, pupils, and people

7. ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY
Roxana High School’s Athletic Programs will strive for excellence in all we do. We are educators as well as coaches and we will work to develop the best possible athletes, students, and people. All of our students are valued and can benefit from participation in, and support of, our athletic programs. The highest standards of sportsmanship and character will be displayed by our coaches, athletes, and fans. We will constantly work to provide athletes and teams that the school and community can take pride in supporting.

8. ATHLETE EXPECTATIONS
Understand that academic responsibilities come first and maintain their academic eligibility
Make and keep a commitment to the success of the whole Roxana Athletic Program
Engage in positive peer pressure and encourage their teammates to follow the athletic code, especially in regards to remaining drug and alcohol free year round.
Have a good work ethic and strive to obtain realistic and challenging individual and team goals
demonstrate leadership through actions and sportsmanship on and off the field
Respect coaches, teammates, officials, parents, administration, and RHS facilities and equipment

9. WHAT SHOULD COME FROM PARTICIPATION
Commitment to sportsmanship
Strong work ethic
Individual and group skills
Understanding of responsibility
Leadership skills
Character development
Life-long friendships
Enjoyment from participation

10. COACH EXPECTATIONS
Build athletes mentally and physically and assist them in realizing his/her potential
Motivate athletes to set realistic goals for individual and team improvement
Promote good sportsmanship through example
Enforce the athletic code, school rules, and individual program rules
Follow and honor the coaches handbook
Keep open lines of communication between coach, player, parent and administration
Support the whole school program and encourage participation in athletics and activities
Make decisions based on the best interest of our student-athletes

11. PARENT EXPECTATIONS
Notify coaching staff of any schedule conflict, illness, or injury
Demonstrate positive behavior and sportsmanship as fans
Partner with school officials to promote, understand, and monitor the athletic code
Work with coach, administration, and athlete to maintain open lines of communication
Have realistic expectations for their student-athlete in the classroom and on the field AND Encourage your child to give his or her best effort
Make an effort to learn the rules of the game AND Display positive support for the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators of RHS
Support your child by attending meetings, athletic contests, and award’s nights

12. WEEKLY ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility IS run on Wednesdays and forwarded to each head coach. Coaches will be notified on Fridays of the final eligibility status for the following week
If a student turned in an assignment on Friday that potentially changes the grade, the teacher must submit documentation of the current grade and signature on Monday morning.
Ineligibility will be in effect the following week….Monday-Saturday
Students failing to pass 25 semester hours of course work will be ineligible under IHSA guidelines and unable to participate in activities the entire following semester. Students may take summer school to remedy academic deficiencies.

13. SEMESTER ELIGIBILITY & STUDY HALLS
To retain eligibility, a student must pass a minimum of 3.5 semester hours of academic course work in the semester preceding his or her eligibility and must have passed 3.5 semester hours of academic course work in the week preceding his or her eligibility.
If a student has one F they will report 2 days per week to a mandatory study hall (prior to attending practice).
If a student has two F’s they will report 4 days per week to a mandatory study hall (prior to attending practice.

14. Laptop Expectation
Coaches will provide information on how to keep laptops safe and secure

15. CODE OF CONDUCT
It is our belief that a student who leads a disciplined life and follows the rules is able to perform to the best of his or her ability. A clearly defined code of conduct will promote consistency in behavior that will result in better overall performance for students involved in extra-curricular activities. Further, since any student who is performing for Roxana High School (RHS) represents the school, an effective code of conduct helps insure that the school is portrayed in a positive fashion. Being involved in extra-curricular activities is a privilege and not a right. By establishing a set of criteria to access this privilege, the school district maintains the ability to make each activity a quality growth experience for every participant. By adhering to this code of conduct, students develop not only specific skills and talents, but also habits and behaviors that can be valuable for the remainder of their lives. It is expected that all students who desire to participate will abide by these rules. This code is in effect for the full calendar year.

16. Team Membership Limitations
Try-outs may be conducted and limitations are based on:
Availability of personnel to ensure adequate supervision and safety of participants
Character and Discipline
Work habits and loyalty to the program
Positions needed for the team
Final determination of an athlete’s team membership will be made by the district athletic director

17. Required Communication Tool
Remind 101
One Way Communication Tool – coach can’t receive text messages
Phone numbers are never exchanged
Parents and athletes join by sending a text message
Downloading an App on your cell phone is an option
Great tool for coaches to send reminders and schedule updates

18. Fundraiser
Fall Fundraiser Start Date – August 11 am (Junior High Gymnasium)
Information sheets handed out to athletes on August 9th

19. Transportation Late bus transportation provided daily @ 5:00 pm
Athletes are required to ride bus to all games
If approved by the coach, AN ATHLETE MAY RIDE HOME WITH HIS/HER PARENT GUARDIAN ONLY. THE ATHLETES PARENT MUST SIGN THE AUTHORIZATION FORM AT THE EVENT.

20. Athletics Sport Season Start Dates
AUGUST 7th
Football / Golf
AUGUST 9th
Soccer / Cheerleading / Dance / Cross Country / Tennis / Volleyball

21. FALL SPORTS TEAM PICTURES
August 10:00 am

22. FOLLOW ROXANA ATHLETICS
ROXANA ATHLETIC HOME PAGE BOOSTER CLUB

24. Fall Sports Coaching Staff
Boys’ Golf - Jeff Pare
Girls’ Golf - Krissy Little
Boys’ Soccer - James Futrell
Cheerleading - Stephanie Palen
Dance - Jessica Giddings
Football - Pat Keith
Boys’ & Girls’ XC - Scott Edwards
Girls’ Tennis - Mike Kathriner
Volleyball - Mike McKinney

25. Sports & breakout rooms
Football – Auditorium
volleyball– commons
Soccer – Mrs. Mcgill’s music room
Boys’ golf – Coach Pare’s room
Girls’ golf – Shell Media center
Tennis – coach kathriner’s room
Cheerleading – HS collaboration room
Dance – JH library