1. Preparation Sportsmanship Partnership Competition

2. L eadership I ntegrity F amily E xcellence In Everything We Do

3. GIRLSBOYS  Cross Country  Volleyball  Basketball  Track/Field  Golf (HS only)  Power Lifting (HS only)  Softball (HS only)  Cross Country  Football  Basketball  Track/Field  Golf (HS only)  Power Lifting (HS only)  Soccer (HS only)

4. Fall Sports start the second week of school  Volleyball  Cuts made  Practice before school  Games on Mondays plus some Saturday tournaments  Season lasts from mid- August thru mid-October  Football  Cuts not usually made  Practice after school  Games on Thursdays  Season lasts from August to early November

5.  Cross Country  Practice before and/or after school  Meets on Wednesdays or Saturdays  Season lasts from late August to mid-October

6.  Basketball  Starts when volleyball / football end  Cuts made  Practice before school  Games on Mondays (before Christmas) and Thursdays (after Christmas) plus some Saturday tournaments  Season lasts from mid-November to early February

7.  Track and Field  Starts after basketball season ends  Cuts not usually made  Meets on Mondays, Thursdays or Saturdays  Season lasts from late February to early April

8.  University Interscholastic League, Conference 12-3A, 6-3A  Tremendous reputation for having competitive teams and good sportsmanship  District Opponents:  Sunnyvale  Scurry-Rosser  Palmer  Kemp  Maypearl  Commerce  Caddo Mills  Eustace  Edgewood  and many others

9.  Complete Life School Athletic Packet  Completed & Cleared Physical  Pay Athletic Fee--$75 per student ($25 for each additional child) per year  (The Athletic Fee assist with general athletic budget items such as uniforms, facility rental, transportation, officials, tour/meet entry fee’s, equipment and facility upgrades)  All forms/fees must be returned by the first week of school

10.  Athletic uniform (shirts/shorts) are available at our uniform vendors and online. -Absolute/Check website for link  Some sports may require additional equipment (i.e. kneepads for volleyball, cleats for football)

11.  No Pass/No Play  Students must maintain passing grades in ALL classes in order to be eligible to participate  Students who fail multiple six weeks will not be allowed to remain in athletics  Practice/Game Pick Up  Students must be picked up at designated times from practices and games

12.  Practices are mandatory  Typically at 6:30 am except FB is after school.  Student behavior will be monitored by coaches  Must uphold Life School Character  Multiple disciplinary issues could result in removal teams or athletics  Defined in the handbook

13.  Athletic packets available online (www.lifeschools.net)www.lifeschools.net  Complete a physical  Summer camps  If you have more questions, please feel free to call the LSOC Athletic Office at 214-376-8200 x 136 or email scott.thrush@lifeschools.net

14.  Twitter  @lifeschools  @Life_lions  @SLThrush  Facebook  Facebook.com/lifeschools.net  Lifeschools.net