MORENCI

BULLDOGS

EXTRA CURRICULAR POLICY

and

PARENT HANDBOOK

BoardAdopted 08/01/2016

First Reading 02/01/2016

Board Adopted 08/01/2016

Board Adopted 07/11/2017

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AthleticPassesAdmission

AdmissionfeesarechargedformostathleticeventsatMorenci.Thesegatereceiptsareusedtohelp coveravarietyofcoststheathleticdepartmentincurstooffertheseprograms.Wefeelthatweofferagreatdealofentertainmentandenjoymentforthepriceofadmission.Yourmoneygivesthestudentsof Morencitheopportunitytocompeteinextracurricular programstheytrulyenjoy.

Thankyouforyoursupportofourextracurricularprograms.

GENERALADMISSION:

●HighSchoolEvents:$5.00

●HighSchoolEvents:$1.00Seniors

●High School Events: $1.00 Morenci Students with School Identification

●MiddleSchoolEvents$3.00

●Middle School Events $1.00 Seniors

●MiddleSchoolEvents$1.00Morenci Students with School Identification

YEARLY PASSES

1.AdultPass-perAdultfortheyear/ $150 with family, $60 - adult, $10- seniors

Thispasswillallowtheadulttoattendanyhome athleticeventinaparticularyear.TheyarenotacceptedatDistrict,RegionalorStatetournamentsthatMorenci hosts.

2.StudentPass-$20peryear

Thispass,alongwithacurrentstudentID,willallowahighschoolstudenttoattendanyMorencihomeathleticeventintheyearforwhichthepasswaspurchased.(Studentconsistsofanyoneattending MorenciArea Schools) TheyarenotacceptedatDistrict,RegionalorStatetournamentsthatMorenci hosts.

3.StaffPass

ThestaffIDcardwillserveasthestaffathleticpassforalldistrictemployees.Thispasswillallow thebeareradmissiontoallathleticeventsinagivenyear.PassesaregoodforallhomeeventsatMorencifacilities to assist with supervision of students and/or provide assistance with game management.TheyarenotacceptedatDistrict,RegionalorStatetournamentsthatMorenci hosts.

4. YearlyPasses:(availableintheAthleticOfficeatthehighschool)

PLEASENOTE:YOUMUSTSHOWYOURPASSTOBEADMITTEDTOEVENTS.

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

SectionPage

MissionStatement...... 4

ExtracurricularPhilosophy...... 4

Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………...5

I.MorenciAreaSchoolsExtracurricularCodesofConduct...... 5

A. ExtracurricularCodeofConduct...... 5

B.Parents/GuardianCodeofConduct...... 6

C. AthleticCodeforCoaches...... 6

II.AWinner’sCreed...... 7

III.Academic Eligibility...... 8

A.MorenciAcademicEligibilityStandard...... 8

1.Semesters………………………………………………………………………...8

2. Bi-weekly Eligibility………………………………………………………….....8

3. SpecialCircumstances………………………………………………………...... 9

B.MichiganHighSchoolAthleticAssociationAcademicPolicy...... 9

IV.MorenciAthleticAwards...... 10

V.Insurance...... 11

VI.ParentConsentPhysicalExamination...... 11

VII.EquipmentandLockers...... 11

VIII.TrainingRoom...... 12

A. Athletic Trainer

B. Concussion Protocol

IX.Participation...... 12

X.Travel/Overnighttrips...... 13

XI.Attendance...... 14

XII.GeneralTrainingRules………………………………………………………………………....14

XIII.InvestigationofTrainingRulesViolations…………………………………………………….14

XIV. XIV.AthleticSuspensions………………………………………………………………...... 15

XV.XV.SubstanceAbusePolicy...... 15

XVI.XVI.Scholarships……………………………………………………………………………...17

XVII.XVII.Athletic Department Complaint Procedure…………………………………………...…17

XVIII.InclementWeatherPolicy...... 18

XIX.NCAAClearinghouse...... 18

XX. Two Sport Athletes…………………………………………………………………………...... 19

XXI. Healthy Sports for Your Youth …………………………………………………………….....19

SignaturePage………………………………………………………………………………………….20

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MISSIONSTATEMENT

TheMorenciArea Schoolsshallcreateextracurricularprogramstoassiststudentsinreaching theirpotentialasindividualsandasteammembers.

EXTRACURRICULARPHILOSOPHY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

ItisrecognizedbyMorenciArea Schoolsthatschoolextracurricular activitiesareacommunityresource,which canenhanceindividualself-esteem,mentalalertness,schoolpride,andcompetitivespirit.Theextracurricularprogrammustreflecttheexcellenceoftheschooldistrictinspiritandpractice.Therefore,theBoardof Educationsupportsextracurricularprograms,whichpromotesandenhancesthephysicalfitnessofouryouth throughawidevarietyofathleticopportunities.

Theextracurricularprogramshall:

A. Enhanceteamandindividual“academic”achievement.

B. Teachsportfundamentalsandprovideopportunitiesforstudentstodevelopandimprovetheirskilllevel.

C. Promotethedevelopmentofpositivesocialrelationshipswhileemphasizingteamunity.

D. Assiststudentsinreachingtheirpotentialinthedevelopmentofthemostimportantelements oflife:mind,body,spirit,andrespectofoneselfandothers.

E. Employknowledgeable,ethical,anddedicatedcoacheswhowillbemonitoredandevaluated bytheAthleticDirector.

F. Provideeducationalopportunitiesinphysicalconditioning,propernutrition,self-esteem,and anenvironmentfreeofsubstanceabuse.

G. Stresshealthful,spiritedcompetition,andsportsmanship.

I. Providestronginterscholasticprograms,whichwillallowfordiverseparticipation.

J. Begovernedbywrittenpolicies,procedures,andguidingprinciples published in the Extracurricular Policy and The Morenci Middle/High School Student Handbook 2017-2018

EXTRACURRICULAR PHILOSOPHY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

MorenciAreaSchoolsbelieve thatstudents need to be able toexplore athletics at the agewhentheyarelearningaboutthemselvesandtheirabilities.Participatinginathleticsallowsstudentsto discoverabilitiesthatwereuntappedandcangivethemfocusinthe classroom.Weattempttogivestudentstheopportunityto developtheirskillsinasportbymaximizingbothpracticeandgametime.Hard work,sacrifice,and desirearekeystosuccessinsportsandlife.Thesecomponentsofsuccessareencouragedand developedinourathleticprogram.

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INTRODUCTION

ItisthepurposeoftheMorenci Area SchoolsAthleticDepartmenttoprovideandpromoteinterscholasticathleticsfortheyoungmenandwomenofMorenci.TheAthleticDepartmentisresponsibletotheMorenciBoardofEducationor Superintendent andabidesbytherulesoftheMHSAA. MorenciisalsoavoluntarymemberoftheTCCandagreestofollowtheby-lawsoftheconference.TheAthleticDepartmentoffersawidevarietyofactivitiesforthestudentsofMorenci.Throughtheirinvolvementinathletics,youngmenand womenaregiventheopportunitytodevelopmanylifeskillsthatwillservethemwellintheiradultlives.Lessons,suchasteamwork,goalsetting,commitment,citizenship,andsportsmanshipareamong thoselearnedbybeingpartofateam.

Inordertohaveaneffectiveprogram,certainpoliciesandprocedureshavebeenestablished.Themajorityofthosepoliciesarecoveredinthishandbook.Therewillalsobeteamrulesspecifictoeach programthathavebeenestablishedbythecoach.ThoseruleswillbereviewedbytheAthleticDirector toensurefairnessandtoavoidconflictwithanypolicysetforthinthishandbook

I. MORENCIAREASCHOOLSEXTRACURRICULARCODESOFCONDUCT

Allconcernedareheldtothesecodesfromthefirstdayofinvolvementinmiddleschoolinterscholasticathleticsthroughthecompletionofthelastsportsseasoninhighschool.Thesecodeswillbeupheldinandoutofseason,duringvacationsandthroughoutthesummer,duringthestudent’sathleticcareer.

EXTRACURRICULARCODEOFCONDUCT

A. Acceptactivityparticipationasanothermeanstoimproveeducationalopportunities.

B. Developyourskilltothebestofyourability.

C. Acceptextracurricularparticipationaswaytobetterunderstandotherpeople’svaluesystems.

D. Achieveathoroughknowledgeofyouractivity.

E. Striveforexcellenceinyouractivitybymaintainingpropertrainingandconditioninghabits.

F. Establishgoodnutritionalhabits.

G. Adoptgoodstudyhabitssothatyoumaintainanacceptablescholasticstandard.

H. Respectandprotectschoolequipment.

I. Keepsightofvaluesinherentinextracurricularparticipation.

J. Attendallpracticesessions.

K. Attendallclassesdaily and bepunctualandpreparedtocontribute. This is a requirement in order to participate in athletics.

L. Behaveinamanner,whichdemonstrateshighstandardsofgoodcitizenship.

M. Conductyourselfinamannerthatwillbringhonortoyourself,yourfamily,yourschool, communityandyour team.

N. Abstain from useofalcohol,illegal drugsandtobaccoatalltimesandremove yourselffromactivities wheretheiruseistakingplace.

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PARENTS/GUARDIANSCODEOFCONDUCT

Morenci Area Schoolsbelievethatextracurricular activitieswillcontributesignificantlytotheoveralldevelopmentofyourstudent.As withacademics,parentalinvolvementintheseprogramshelpstoensureaqualityexperienceforallconcerned.Thecoachesandathleticadministrationencourageyoutobeanactiveparticipantinthefollowingways:

  1. Readthishandbookwithyourstudentandbefamiliarwiththepoliciesandprocedures.
  2. Promotegoodstudyhabitsandtheimportanceofhighacademic,aswellas athleticperformance.
  3. Encouragegoodattendanceinclassesinadditiontopracticeandgames.
  4. Helpyourathletedevelopsoundnutritionalandresthabits.
  5. Enforcethefactthatuseofalcohol,illegal drugs,andtobaccohasnoplaceinextracurricular activities – 24 hours each day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
  6. Demonstrategoodsportsmanshiptowardofficials,visitingteams,andfans.
  7. Supportextracurricular activitiesbytakinganactiveroleinvariousfund-raisingeffortsthroughthebooster clubs.
  8. Knowyourathlete’sscheduleandassisthim/herwithtransportationtoandfromschool.
  9. Supportyourson/daughterbyattendingasmanyofhis/herathleticeventsaspossible.
  10. Keeplinesofcommunicationopenbytalkingtocoaches, advisors,andathleticadministratorswhen questionsarise.
  11. Usethefollowingguidelinestoaddressquestionsandconcernswithregardtoathletic participation:
  1. Encourageyoursonordaughtertotalktohis/hercoachfirst.
  2. Setupameetingwiththecoachtodiscussconcernsyourself.
  3. Ifasatisfactorysolutionhasnotbeenachieved,makeanappointmenttomeetwith theAthleticDirector for athletic concerns or the building administrator for non-athletic concerns.

ATHLETICCODEFORCOACHES

Thecoachistheofficialrepresentativeoftheschoolatinterscholasticathleticevents.Inthisimportantcapacity,thecoachwilladheretothesestandards.

  1. Developanunderstandingoftheroleofinterscholasticathleticsandcommunicateitto players,parents,andthepublic.
  2. Developanup-to-dateknowledgeoftherules,strategies,safetyprecautions,andskillsofthesportandcommunicatethemtoplayersandparents.
  3. Communicatepoliciesforappropriatelanguageandconducttoyourathletesinallsituations. Bearolemodelforappropriateconduct.
  4. Developfairandunprejudicedrelationshipswithallteammembers.
  5. Allowathletestoprovethemselvesaneweachseasonanddonotbaseteamselectionson previousseasonsorout-of-seasonactivities.
  1. Encourageathletestodevelopskillsandinterestsinotherathleticandnon-athleticactivities providedbytheschoolandthecommunity.
  2. Givethehighestdegreeofattentiontotheathlete’sphysicalandemotionalwell-being.
  3. Teachplayers,bypreceptandexample,respectforschoolauthorityandcontestofficials. Providesupportforthemincasesofadversedecisionsandrefrainfrommakingcritical

commentsinpublicortothemedia.

  1. Teachplayersstrictadherencetogamerulesandcontestregulations.
  2. Presentprivately,throughproperschoolauthorities,evidenceofruleviolationsby opponentsandcounteractrumorsandunprovenallegationsofquestionablepractices by opponents.
  3. Attendrequiredmeetings,keepabreastofMHSAAregulationsandrulesandbefamiliar withalleligibilitypolicies.
  4. Presentacleanandprofessionalimageintermsofpersonalappearance.Beapositiverolemodelintermsofconduct,languageandpersonalhabits.Useoftobaccoproductswithinsightofplayersandparentsisunacceptable.Useofalcoholanytimepriortopracticeorcontestorin thepresenceofathletesisunacceptable.
  5. Striveto createapositiveenvironmentinwhichallaretreatedwithdignityandrespect by

collectivelyworkingwithadministrators,parentsandathletes.

  1. Individual coaches’ rules must be posted and signed off by the Athletic Director before

coaches /athletic meetings

II. A WINNER’S CREED: NINE AFFIRMATIONS FOR ACHIEVEMENT

  1. IamawinnerbecauseIthinklikeawinner,preparelikeawinner,andperformlikeawinner.
  2. IamawinnerbecauseIsethigh,butattainablegoals,worktowardthosegoalswith determinationandpersistence,andneverstopuntilIreachthem.
  3. IamawinnerbecauseIamstrongenoughtosay“No!”tothosethingsthatwouldmakemelessthanmybest,andsay“Yes!”tothechallengesandopportunitiesthatwillmakemegrow andimprovemylife.
  4. Iamawinnerbecausetotalcommitmentismyconstantcompanion,andpersonalintegrityis mylifetimementor.
  5. IamawinnerbecauseIamlearningtoavoidtemptingshortcutsthatcanleadto disappointmentandtheunhealthyhabitsthatcouldresultindefeat.
  6. IamawinnerbecauseIhaveawell-earnedconfidenceinmyself,ahighregardformy teammatesandcoworkers,andahealthyrespectforthoseinauthorityoverme.
  7. IamawinnerbecauseIhavelearnedtoacceptcriticism,notasathreat,butasanopportunity toexaminemyattitudeandtoimprovemyskills.
  8. IamawinnerbecauseIhaveaburningdesire,ameasureoftalent,andastrongdesireto attemptthedifficultandtoovercometheseeminglyimpossible.
  9. Iamawinnerbecauseofmyenthusiasmforlife,myenjoymentofthepresentandmytrustinthefuture.

III. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

A. Morenci Academic Eligibility

1. Semester - If a student fails a class from the previous semester, the studentwill:

Not participate on anyteam for 1/3 of contests. (This does not include practicing, keeping statistics, traveling or managing).

a.Once a student has achieved eligibility at the conclusion of the 1/3 contest penalty, theycan begin competition in aprogram. However, bi-weekly eligibility must be maintained throughout the semester.

b.Should the student remain ineligible after the 1/3 of the contests, the ineligibility shall be for the remainder of the season and no participation shall be allowed.

c.A student will have a two-week grace period at the beginning of each semester in the fall and winter before eligibility is determined. The first two weeks is for informational purposes only. On the fourth week of the semester, competition eligibility will start and be done every other week after that.

A student who changes their schedule during a season will maintain the grade established in the dropped class for eligibility purposes for up to two weeks, until credit can be reestablished in the newly added class.

2. Bi-Weekly Eligibility

Student is declared “ineligible” because of a failing grade in a class which is in progress (59.5% orbelow is failing). Eligibility will be figured as follows:

a.Eligibility is done on Friday mornings. Ineligibility starts Monday and ends the following

Sunday.

b.The first two weeks of each semester is informational only;however, students may

receive a warning during that time.

c.Any student with a grade average below a 70% will receive a warning.

d.A student will receive a warning in each course before they are ineligible.

e.Any student receiving a failing grade in the same course in which a warning was issued

during the bi-weekly eligibility check will not be able to play the week after the “F”, but

thesecondweek of that bi-weekly eligibility check the student will be able to participate inanycontestsduring that second week.

f.A student who receives an “F” in the same class a second time during the same season will be ineligible to participate on the team for the remainder of the season.

g.The student will be allowed to continue to practice until eligibility is re-established or

until the eligibility becomes permanent.

< 70% grade = warning

1st occurrence <59.5% grade = 1 week ineligibility

2nd occurrence <59.5% grade = removal from teamfor the season if failing in same class

3. Special Circumstances

Fallextracurricular participantswillbeevaluatedforeligibilitybasedontheirgradesfromthe previousmarking period. Studentswhohave failedoneclassmusttakeasummerclassestoreplace thegradeandavoidbecomingineligibletocompete.Summerclassesneedtobesimilartothe failedclass andprovidecredittowardgraduation.

Becausecompetitionbeginsbeforeclassesdoformostfallsports,anathletewhois ineligiblewillmissone-third of the season.

B. MICHIGANHIGHSCHOOLATHLETICASSOCIATIONACADEMICPOLICY

Morenci Area School’s Athletic Eligibility does not allow for any failures. A student/athlete must pass all their classes to be eligible. Tobeeligible,amiddleschoolandhighschoolstudentmustcomplywiththefollowingrules:

Enrollment—He/shemustbeenrolledfulltimeinahigh/middleschoolnolaterthanthefourth WednesdayafterLaborDayorthefourthWednesday of the second semester.Astudentmustbeenrolledintheschoolfor whichheorshecompetes.Fulltimeenrollmentisconsideredtakingfourcorecoursesthroughtheschoolforwhichtheathletecompetes. Students who are enrolled in Middle College or Alternative Education are not eligible for Morenci Area Schools sponsored sports.

Age—He/shemustbeunder19yearsofage,exceptthatastudentwhose19thbirthdayoccursonorafterSeptember1ofacurrentschoolyeariseligibleforthebalanceofthatschoolyear.

PhysicalExamination—He/shemusthavepassedacurrentyearphysicalexamination.ArecordmustbeonfileintheAthleticOffice.Thecurrentyearcommencesthefirstdayaftertheschoolyear closesinthespringforsummervacation.Aphysician’sstatementforthecurrentschoolyearis interpretedasanyphysicalexaminationgivenonorafterApril15thofthepreviousschoolyear.

SeasonsofCompetition—He/shemustnothavemorethanfourfirst-semesterandfoursecond semesterseasonsofcompetitioninasportinafour-yearhighschool,orthreefirst-semesterandthreesecondsemesterseasonsinathree-yearhighschool,includingpresentseasons.Whentwoseasons leadingtoaStatechampionshipofthesamesportareoffered,anathletemayparticipateinonlyone.

SemesterofEnrollment—He/shemustnothavebeenenrolledformorethaneightsemestersin gradesninetotwelve,inclusively.Seventhandeighthsemestersmustbeconsecutive.Three-week enrollmentorparticipationinoneormoreathleticcontestsconstitutesasemesterofenrollment.

UndergraduateStanding—He/shemustnotbeahighschoolgraduate.

PreviousSemesterRecord—He/shemusthavereceivedatleasttwocredithoursforworktaken duringtheprevioussemesterofenrollment.(fourclassespassed) See Section III. Academic Eligibility.

CurrentSemesterRecord—Studentsmustmaintainacademiceligibilityinordertobeeligibleto participateinathletics.HighSchoolstudentsmustbepassingfourcourses(eachcoursepassedequals1/2creditpersemester)tosatisfyMHSAAregulations.StudentsineligiblebyMHSAAstandardsat thesemester’sendwillbewithheldfromathleticcompetitionthesucceeding60 school days.

Transfers—Student-athletesmusthavehadanaccompanyingchangeofresidencebythestudent’s parent,guardianorotherpersonwithwhomtheathletehasbeenlivingduringtheperiodofhisorher lasthighschoolenrollment,intothedistrictorserviceareaoftheschool,tobeeligibleduringthefirstsemesterinattendance.

Awards—Student-athletesmustnothaveacceptedanyawardormerchandiseexceeding$25invalueforathleticperformance.Athletesacceptingmemberships,privileges,services,negotiablecertificates, ormoneyareinviolation.Foramateurpractices,studentsmaynothaveacceptedmoney,merchandise, memberships,privileges,servicesorothervaluableconsiderationforparticipatinginanyformof athletics,sports,gamesorforofficiatinginter-scholasticathleticcontests,orhavesignedaprofessionalathleticcontract.(Reinstatementwillnotbeconsideredforoneyear.)

LimitedTeamMembership—Astudentwho,afterpracticingwithorparticipatinginanathleticcontestorscrimmageasamemberofahighschoolathleticteamparticipatesinanyathleticcompetitionnotsponsoredbyhisorherschoolinthesamesportduringthesameseason,shallbecomeineligibleforaminimumofthenextthreecontests/daysofcompetitionandmaximumoftheremainder ofthatseasoninthatschoolyear.

IV. MORENCI ATHLETIC AWARDS

Awardsareearnedbasedoneachcoach’scriteria.Participationdoesnotnecessarilyqualifyastudent- athleteforanaward.Inordertoreceiveanawardforanysport,astudentmustbeacademicallyeligibleandcompletetheseason barring injury. Students suspended for more than one-third of the season are not eligible for a Varsity letter.Theseasonisconcludedwhenthecoachreleases theathletesfromtheprogramaftercompetition.

SpecialAwards-“MostValuable”and“CoachesAward”plaquesmaybepresentedatthevarsitylevelofcompetition.Thecoachingstaffmaychoosetolabeltheawardsdifferently dependingonthesituationorchoosenottogivetheawardsatall.Forexample,acoachmay decideattheconclusionoftheseasonthata“MostImproved”and“BestAttitude”awardare moreappropriateforthatparticularseason.

VarsityAward-TheinitialVarsityawardisthe8inchMorenci“M”.Thevarsityletterispresentedonlyonce.Avarsitycertificateispresentedtothestudent-athleteeachyearoreach sportthattheathleteearnsavarsityaward.Asportsdesignationpinispresentedforevery varsityletterearned.

All-League Scholar Athlete-Avarsity student-athlete witha3.50orbetterGPAisrecognized

as All-League Scholar Athlete. This TCC award is for a sophomore, junior, or senior who has

won a varsity letter.

Individual Varsity Sports Awards:

1. Basketball: Athlete must participate in twenty (20) quarters (Boys and Girls).

2. Bowling: Athlete must participate in 1/3 of scheduled matches.

3. Football: Athlete must participate in eighteen (18) quarters.

4. Cheerleading: A cheerleader must participate in three-fourth (3/4) of all scheduled cheering events.

5. Equestrian: Athlete who participates four years.

6. Golf: Athlete must compete in one-half (1/2) of all varsity matches.

7. Cross Country: Athlete must place in the top 7 of the Morenci team. In more than one-half (1/2) of all varsity matches before regionals.

8. Wrestling: Athlete must earn 12 team points during the season.

9. Volleyball: Athlete must participate in one-half (1/2) of matchers played

10. Baseball/Softball: Athlete must participate in one-third (1/3) of innings played.

11. Track: Athlete must earn eleven (11) points through the season (Girls and Boys).

V. INSURANCE

Weencourageallfamiliestohaveadequateinsurancecoveragefortheirchildren.Parentsandtheirinsurancecompanymustpayforanymedicalbillsincurredforinjuriessustainedatschool,schoolsponsoredevents,athleticpracticesorevents,or onschoolproperty. Morenci Area School’s insurance does not cover athletic injuries.

VI. PARENT CONSENT AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Aparentalconsentform/physicalform, both of which are on the State MHSAA form, mustbeonfilewiththeAthleticDepartmentbeforethestudentisallowedtotryout,practiceorcompetewithateam.ThephysicalmustbegivenafterApril15 andisvalidfromthatdayforwardthroughtheendofthefollowingschoolyear.

Theconsentformallowsthecoachorathletictrainertoseekemergencymedicalcareonbehalfoftheathleteintheeventtheparentorguardiancannotbecontacted.Italsogivespermissionfortheathletetotravelwiththeteamtoawayevents.The formsmustbecompletelyfilledoutbyathlete/parent/doctor.

VII. EQUIPMENT AND LOCKERS

  1. AllequipmentissuedtothestudentforathleticparticipationisthepropertyoftheMorenciAreaSchoolDistrict.Thestudentisfinanciallyresponsibleforallthatisissued. Failuretoreturnallequipmentingoodrepairwillresultintheathletebeingbilledforits replacementat

newreplacementcost.Failuretomakerestitutionwillresultinbeing deniedparticipation

in anothersportoradelayinobtainingfinalacademicrecords.

B. Eachathleteisrequiredtocheckhis/herequipmentdailyandreportanyproblemsto

his/her coach. Failuretocomplymayresultininjury(i.e.,footballequipment).

C. Keepallequipmentclean.Protectivepadsshouldalsobecleanedonaregularbasis.

D. Allequipmentistobeusedproperly.

E. Keepequipmentandvaluableslockedinyourlocker.TheAthleticDepartmentisnot

responsibleforlostorstolenitems.Athleteswillbeheldresponsibleforthe

replacementcosts ofanyschoolissuedlostorstolenitems.

F. Keepthelockerclean.Foodandwetclothesarenottobestoredinthelocker.

VIII. TRAININGROOM

A. Athletic Training

1. Allathletesarerequiredtoreportanyinjurytothetrainer/coach.

2. Thecoachandtraineraretoknowiftheathleteistakinganytypeofmedication.

3. Thecoachandtrainerneedtoknowofanymedicalproblemsorconcernssuchas diabetesor epilepsy,etc.

4. Whenastudent-athleteisrequiredtoseeaphysicianforaninjuryorillness,he/shemust providethecoachorathletictrainerwithawrittenclearancefromthetreatingphysician beforetheyareallowedtoreturntopracticeorcompetition

5. Takecareofyourbody;showerproperlyandreportanyskininfectionstothetrainer and yourcoach.

6. Putallrefuseandusedtapeintrashcontainers.

B. Concussion

Non-Concussion Injury Return to Play Policy-

Due to the potential of loss of functionality by an injured athlete during the healing process and therefore an increase in potential injury, the following protocol shall be enforced:

When an athlete, who is under the care of a physician, has been released to return to his/her sport by the treating physician,the Athletic Trainer shall supervise a return to competition, as he/she deems necessary, to assure the athlete is ready to perform at asafe level.

IX. PARTICIPATION

  1. Astudentwhoquitsonesport(ingoodstanding)mayjoinanotherteaminthesameathleticseasonif thechangeismadepriortothefirstathleticcontest.Also,coachesofbothsports mustrecommendthechangetotheAthleticDirector,whomustthenactonthetransfer.

B. AstudentwhoquitsasportmaynotpracticeinanysportwithoutpermissionfromBOTH coaches ANDtheAthletic Director.

C. An athlete must have a recommended ten(10) practices, supervised by a coach of that sport in order to compete in upcoming scheduled dates of competition. Exception is made if the

Time between seasons does not allow for the full 2 weeks of practice before competition. Exceptions could also be made if inclement weather preventsthe team from practicing 10 times. Under normal circumstances if the athlete has notpracticed for 10 days, they will be unable to participate in competition until they complete the required ten days of practice in that sport.

D. The exception is football which required 12 separate days of practice for team, three

without pads, and not before 16 days after the first date of practice in order to participate.

E. Students who transfer in from other school’s athletic teams who have been suspended or expelled from other athletic teams will serve their full suspension before being allowed to participate at Morenci Area Schools.

X. TRAVEL

A. Thestandardsofgoodconduct,asestablishedbythecoach and driver,areexpectedatall timeswhile on trips.

B. AllrulesandregulationspertainingtoMorencibuscodesaretobeadheredtoonathletic

trips.

  1. Athletesarenottowearmetal cleatsonthebus.
  2. Whenintransit,athletesaretoremainseated.
  3. Noiseistobekepttoaminimumsoastonotdistractthedriver.
  4. Cooperationwiththedriver’srequestsisexpected.

C. Appropriatedress,whichisestablishedbythecoach,isamustonalltrips.

D. Allathletesaretotraveltoathleticeventsbytransportationprovidedbytheschooldistrict

unless the trips are self-transport.

E. IFAPARENTDESIRESTOTAKETHEIRSONORDAUGHTERHOMEWITH HIM/HERAFTERANATHLETICEVENT,APARENTMUSTSIGN OUT THEIR STUDENT WITH THECOACHAFTERTHECONTEST. F. A PARENT MUST PRESENT A NOTE IN WRITING IF THEIR SON OR DAUGHTER IS TO GO HOME WITH ANOTHER DESIGNATED PARENT OR GUARDIAN AFTER AN EVENT. THE DESIGNATED PARENT MUST ALSO SIGN OUT THE ATHLETE, WHEN TAKING ANOTHER STUDENT TO RIDE HOME WITH THEIR OWN STUDENT, AFTER AN ATHLETIC CONTEST.

OVERNIGHT TRIPS

Intheeventthatanathleticeventrequiresanovernightstay,thecoachwillberesponsibletoworkwith theAthleticDepartmenttomakethefollowingarrangements:

A. Acompleteitineraryofthetripwillbeprovidedtotheparentsincludingphonenumbers.

B. Teamswilltravelbybuswhenatallpossible except when the Athletic Director determines

self-transport.

C. Studentswillnotbeallowedtodrive.

D. Parentalconsentformsforeachathletemustbesignedandreturnedtothecoachpriortothe trip.

E. Allschoolandathleticdepartmentregulationsareinforceduringthetrip.

F. Requests for overnight trips with students must be submitted and approved by the

Morenci Board of Education.

XI. ATTENDANCE

A. Theparticipantmustbepresentatallgamesandpracticesasdesignatedbythecoach unlessabsentfromschoolduetopersonalillnessorexcusedbythecoachpriortothe absence.

B.Theparticipantmustbeinattendancethe entire schooldayinordertodressandparticipate inanextracurricularcontestand/orpracticethatday,unlessexcusedbyaprearrangedspecial excuse.ThestudentmustdemonstrateproofuponrequestfromtheCoachandAthletic Director.Stayinghometorestorcallinginsickforhalfthedayisnotconsideredan excused

absence.Thiswillnotmeettheall-dayrequirementandtheparticipantwillnotbeallowed

toparticipate.ExceptionstotheruleMAYBEGRANTEDbytheAthletic Director, and/or

Building Administrator.Thecoach, or adult in charge, will benotifiedofthegrantingofthe

waiver.

C.Any student that receives a major disciplinary office referral on a day of an interscholastic

competition or school function will not be able to practice, participate, or attend that day’s athletic contestor after school function. This includes both middle school and high school events.

XII. GENERAL TRAINING RULES

AthletesarerequiredtoadheretotherulessetforthintheK-12Parent/StudentHandbook.

A. Ifyouaresuspendedfromschoolforanyreason,youmaynotpracticeorcompeteduring

thetimethesuspensionisineffect.

B. Youarerequiredtoobserveallteamrulessetforthbyyourcoachincludingcurfews.

C. Wheninuniformorletterjacket,athletesarerepresentingMorenciSchoolsandmustdemonstrateexemplaryconduct.

D. Athletesareexpectedtoexhibitgoodsportsmanshipandcitizenshipinschoolandduring competition.Examplesofpoorsportsmanshipandcitizenshipinclude:destructionof property, theft,fighting,foullanguage,falsifyingexcuses/records,andinsubordination.

Thesearecausesfordisciplinaryactionbyyourcoachand/ortheAthleticDirector.

E. Wheninattendanceatasocialevent(party),nomatterthelocation,iftheuseof

alcoholor otherdrugsistakingplacebyotherstudents,theathleteisrequiredto

leaveimmediately. Athleteswhoremainatsuchpartieswillbetreatedasifthey

themselvesareinviolationofthesubstanceabusepolicy.(XV)

XIII. INVESTIGATION OF TRAINING RULES VIOLATIONS

TheimportancefortheCodeofConductshouldbeapparenttoeveryone.Ifastudent-athleteis reportedinviolationoftheserules,thecasewillbeinvestigatedbyoneormoreofthefollowing:theCoach,AthleticDirectorand/orPrincipal/AssistantPrincipal.

Ifthecircumstancesoftheinvestigationsubstantiatethecharge,thefollowingprocesswilltakeplace:

  1. Theathletewillbenotifiedofthecharges,andtheparentswillbenotifiedasto theparticularsofthecase by the Athletic Director.
  2. The student will meet with the coach/ and or athletic director and their decision will be rendered within 24 hours. Parents/guardian will be notified of their decision.
  3. Thestudenthasarighttoan appealthe Athletic Director’s decision in writing tothe

“Athletic Council,”within48 hoursofthedecision,wherehe/shecanpresentevidence

and witnessesonhisorherbehalfif there is an appeal.Theathletewillalsoreceivethe

detailsofthecaseinordertoprepareforthehearing. The Athletic Council will consist

of the Counselor, Building Administrator, and Superintendent.

  1. The student has a right to appeal the decision of the Athletic Council within 48 hours of

their decision in writing to the Board of Education. The Board of Education will

convene, within 5business days to hear the appeal.

  1. Theappealprogressiongoesfromthe Athletic Director, to AthleticCouncil,to Board of

Education.

XIV. ATHLETIC SUSPENSIONS

  1. Majortrainingviolationswillresultinsuspensionfromtheteam.Theseviolationsincludethepossessionand/oruseofalcohol beverages,controlled substances or other substances prohibited by lawandtobaccoproducts.Refertothe Discipline Policy and Code of Conductin the Morenci Middle/High School Student Handbook 2017-2018.
  2. Asuspensionfromparticipation(practice/game)mayoccur for any other infractions as listed in the Discipline Policy and Code of Conduct in the Morenci Middle/High School Student Handbook 2017-2018. Thelengthofthesuspensionwillbedeterminedbytheseverityoftheinfraction.Itcanrangeup to onedaytotheremainderoftheseason.
  3. Apractice/gamesuspensionmayresultfrominfractionsofthecoaches’writtenteamrules.
  4. Travelandattendanceinfractionsmayresultin up to agamesuspension.
  5. Repeatedviolationsmayresultintheathletebeingremovedfromtheteam.
  6. Theathletemustattendallpracticesthroughouthis/herathletic suspension.Ondaysof competition,theathletemustbepresentwiththeteambutremaindressedinstreetclothes.
  7. Inallcaseswherethedisciplineisnotfullyservedinaparticularseason,theremainingtimewillbeservedinthenextseasoninwhichtheathleteparticipates.Thetimeremainingtobe servedwillbeginthefirstdayofcompetition.Tryoutsandpreseasonpracticedayswillnotbecountedtowardtheremainingtime.Anathletemustcompletethenextseasonofparticipationin orderforthedisciplinetobeconsideredserved.
  8. Substance abuse violationswillcarryoverfrommiddleschooltohighschoolandfromyear-to-year.

XV. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

Thepossession/use/distribution and sale of tobacco or tobacco products; e-cigarettes, or other synthetic or similar substances; the possession/use/distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages; including any beverage with alcoholic content;and possession/ use/ distribution and sale of controlled substance or other substance prohibited by law, including but not limited to marijuana, illegal pills, narcotics, look-alike drugs, and drug paraphernalia.Any of the aforementioned will constitute a violation of the Substance Abuse Policy. Students may be asked to take a breathalyzer test, a urine drop, hair sample test, or any other methods of testing. The test must be completed as soon as arrangements have been made by Morenci Area Schools. Refusal to submit to a test may result in disciplinary action.

1STOFFENSE

Anystudent-athleteinviolationofthesubstanceabusepolicyofMorenci Area Schoolswillbewithheldfromcompetitionforone-third of the scheduled contests from the date of the decision, depending on the timing of the infraction up to 1/3 of the upcoming season if the infraction occurs after 2/3 of the current season has been completed.

2NDOFFENSE

Suspensionfrom participation for one (1) full season of scheduled contests of competition.Thestudentmayberequiredtoreceivefulldrug assessmentandfollowtherecommendation of a medical professional. Failuretoadheretothisactionwillresultintheinfractionbeingtreatedasathirdoffense.

3RDOFFENSE

Morenci Area Schoolsstudentwillloseeligibilityforparticipationinathleticsforonesportsyearfromdateoftheoffense.

THESEOFFENSESWILLBECUMULATIVETHROUGHOUTTHESTUDENTS’MIDDLESCHOOL/HIGHSCHOOLCAREER.

Anathletewhorecognizesthattheyhaveasubstanceabuseproblemcanseekassistanceandavoidapenaltythroughaself-referralprocess.Self-referralisdefinedasseekingassistancepriortobeingcaughtand/orchargedwithaviolationofthesubstanceabusepolicy.

Thefollowingstepsmustbetakentomakeaself-referral before any infractions of the Substance Abuse Policy has taken place:

  1. Theathletemustmeetwithaschoolemployee,suchasateacher,coach, AthleticDirector,Building Administrator, and/or counselor,andinformthemoftheirdesireto gethelp.
  2. Parentorguardianwillbenotifiedandtheathletewillbereferredtotheprincipal whowillaidtheindividualinmeetingwithappropriatelicensedagencyfor evaluationandtreatment.
  3. Theathletemustkeepappointmentsandfollowtherecommendedcourseoftreatment.
  4. Failuretocomplywiththetreatmentprogramwillbetreatedasafirstoffenseinthesubstanceabusepolicy.
  5. Self-referralcanonlybeusedoncetoavoidpenalty.

XVI. SCHOLARSHIPS

There are financial scholarships available. These scholarships are funded, in part, by donations from the Karen Semersky Fund. The forms are located in the Finance Director’s office.

XVII.ATHLETICDEPARTMENTCOMPLAINTPROCEDURE

Whenaperson(suchasastudent,aparent,acoach,ateacher,oranadministrator)hasaquestion, concern,orcomplaintregardinganathleticsituation,wehavefoundthefollowinglineof communicationto be veryeffectiveinresolvingissues.

  1. STARTWITHTHESOURCE.The person must wait 24 hours before discussing the incidentwith the coach. Talk directly with the coach, in private, face to face, away from the practice site, or wait until the game is over.

B.IFNECESSARY,TALKNEXTWITHTHEHEADVARSITY COACHOFTHESPORT;

  1. IFNECESSARY,TALKNEXTWITHTHEATHLETICDIRECTOR;
  1. IFNECESSARY,TALKNEXTWITHTHEPRINCIPAL;
  1. IFNECESSARY,TALKNEXTWITHTHESUPERINTENDENT,ORHIS/HER DESIGNEE.

AllcomplaintsMUSTbeheardatthelowestpossiblelevelBEFOREinterventionbyahigherauthority canoccur.Thissystemworksverywellsowearecommittedtoabidebyit.However,thenextlevelarbitratorwillalwaysbewillingtomeetwithacomplainantifsubleveldiscussionsdonotaccomplish theirintendedpurpose.Whenstatingyourconcern,bepreparedwithfactsinsofarasyouunderstand, orcanascertainthem.Thinkthroughyourexpectationsfortheoutcomeresultingfromvoicingyour concern.Beclearaboutwhatyouhopewillhappenasaresultofyourmeeting.

Asyouconversewiththecoach,orotherauthority,repeatbackwhatyouhearthe coach saystobesurethatyouunderstandtheimportantpoints.Staycalmandfriendlyasyoutalkandlisten.Perhapstakenotes.

Beforethesessionends,haveaplan,whichisclearlyunderstoodbyallparties.Checkformutualunderstanding.Setatimeandmethodofrespondingifnecessary.

Worktohelpyourchildlearnandresolvetheirownconflicts. Whenastudentsuccessfullydealswith difficultsituations,theylearnandgrow.Ofcourse,aparentalwaysretainstherighttointerveneon behalfofachild.

Wealwaysassumethatallpartieshavethebestinterestofthestudentinmindwhenconcernsarediscussed,andwemakeeveryefforttoassurethatthestudentisnotpenalizedorplacedinanawkward positionasaresultofvoicingacomplaint.

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XVIII. ATHLETICDEPARTMENTPOLICY- SCHOOL CLOSING/INCLEMENTWEATHER

Underthepresentdistrictpolicy,athleticeventsmay beplayedondayswhenschoolis closed.Thedecisiontoalloweventstocontinueisbasedonthepremisethatconditionsthatcausetheschoolclosingat5:00-6:00AMmaysignificantlyimproveby3:00-4:00PMwhenthebuseshaveto travel,makingitpossibletoplayscheduledgames.

Underthisrationalethefollowingguidelinesmustbefollowed:

  1. Eachteamshouldhaveaphonefan-outsystemforcontactingmembers.Athletesshouldbeinformedthattheyaretoassumethatscheduledeventswilltakeplaceunlessotherwisenotified. The final decision will be made at an appropriate time.
  2. Ifschooliscancelledfortheday-NOMANDATORYPRACTICEmaybeheld.ThewordOPTIONALmustbeusedandnoplayershouldexperienceanyconsequenceiftheyortheirparentsdecidethathe/sheisunabletoattend.
  3. Ifschoolisletoutearlybecauseofdevelopingweatherproblems,allpracticeswillbeconsidered voluntary.
  4. Intheeventthecancellationresultsinmissingaleaguegame,varsitygameswillberescheduled.Allotherteamsmayormaynotberescheduledbasedonthetimeoftheseason andopendatesavailable.
  5. Middleschoolgamesand practices willbecancelled if school is closed. Middle school games are not normally rescheduled.

XIX. NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE

TheNCAAhasestablishedacentralclearinghousetocertifyeligibilityforDivisionsIandII.Ifyou intendtoparticipateinDivisionIandIIathleticsasafreshmanincollege,youmustberegisteredwith andcertifiedbytheNCAAInitial-eligibilityClearinghouse.

TobecertifiedforDivisionsIandII,youneedtograduatefromhighschoolandhavea2.0grade-pointaverageinthecorecurriculumofatleast13academiccourses(asdefinedbytheNCAA)andachieveaqualifyingtestscoreontheACTorSAT.

YoushouldregisterwiththeClearinghousewheneveryoudecideyouwouldliketoparticipatein athleticsasacollegefreshman.Itgenerallyisbesttoregisterafteryourjunioryeargradesappearon yourtranscript.Althoughyoucanregisteranytimepriortoparticipation,ifyouregisterlate,youmay facedelaysthatwillpreventyoufrompracticingandcompeting.

Toobtainregistrationmaterials,contactyourhighschoolcounselororAthleticDirector.Your counselorshouldcalltheClearinghouseat319-337-1492toobtaintheforms.Thesematerialsincludeastudent-releaseformandaredbrochureentitledMakingSureYouAreEligibletoParticipatein CollegeSports.

XX. TWO SPORT ATHLETES

A student participating in two sports during a season (e.g. - cross country and football) must declare both sports within the second week of practice. By the end of the first week of competition, the athlete must declare their primary sport. If an athlete has conflicting sporting events, he/she must participate in his/her primary sport first, and then may compete in his/her secondary sport.