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

2. HOME OF THE PIONEERS

3. Contact Information Athletic Director Jeff Conway, CAA (313) 827-1632 phone (313) 827-1619 fax conwayj@dearbornschools.org blog.dearbornschools.org/dhsathletics1/ @DHSAthletics1 on Twitter

4. Contact Information Athletic Trainer Kelly Behen (313) 827-1633 phone kelly.behen@beaumont.org --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 2015-2016, we will sponsor 51 athletic teams (we are adding freshman boys and girls soccer this year). 26 varsity level teams, 19 junior varsity level teams, and 6 freshman level teams at Dearborn High School 2 co-operative programs with Edsel Ford and Fordson – 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 2.000 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 2015-2016 ends on Friday, October 16 th.

10. Athletic Physical New physical form adopted in 2014-2015 – MHSAA approved including heart-check information and follow up. Required for participation in high school athletics. After April 15 th, good for the following school year.

11. Activity Fee Continuing in 2015-2016!!! --One time fee of $100 for students participating on athletic teams. --Admission will be charged for almost all athletic events. Exceptions: Tennis, Cross Country, Baseball/Softball, and Golf. --Students will receive a student athletic pass as part of their $100 activity fee. --Booster Club Pass?

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. Dearborn High School Athletic Booster Club Website www.dhsboosters.org President Pat Palajac pmp@chrysler.com or palajac5@aol.com Meetings the second Wednesday of each month – O’Kelley’s Knights of Columbus Hall at 23663 Park Street

15. Parent and Athlete Surveys Please complete at your convenience. Links are available on our blog. Parents: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5LMQNQP https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5LMQNQP Athletes: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZP6N8SJ https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZP6N8SJ

16. Athletic Banquet Dates Monday, November 16 th Girls Fall Sports Tuesday, November 17 th Boys Fall Sports Tuesday, November 24 th Football/Cheerleading Monday, March 14 th, 2016Winter Sports Monday, June 6 th, 2016Girls Spring Sports Tuesday, June 7 th, 2016Boys 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 D1 Field Hockey – Cafeteria (south) Boys and Girls Cross Country – Room D4 Boys Tennis – Room D3 Boys Soccer – Cafeteria (north) Girls Swimming – Room D5 Girls Golf – Room F3