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

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

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

5. 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. 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. Participation is a privilege Respect Confidence Commitment Sportsmanship

8. IHSA District 211

9. 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. 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 Athletic 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

15. Illinois legislation signed into law on August 7, 2009 gives the IHSA authority to test for steroids during the season

17.  Drug/alcohol/tobacco use  Theft  Fighting  Inappropriate use of Social Media  Hazing

19. 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

20. 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

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

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

23. Inappropriate concerns to discuss with parents Playing time Play calling Other student-athletes

24.  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.

25. 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

27. http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

28. We wish you a successful season and hope you enjoy your experience as a District 211 student-athlete! Remember … Those who persevere will be champions … in the classroom and in the athletic arena!