VINES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ATHLETICS
Name: ________________________ Age: ____ Birthday: ______________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Parents Name: ___________________ Melinda Carter – Freshman Coach – Volleyball/Basketball Renee Cole – Freshman Coach – Volleyball/Basketball Debbie Hutchison – Sophomore Volleyball Kristy Logan – Sophomore Basketball A new physical evaluation must be completed if:
1. 2. 3. 4.
You are entering the 9th grade. You moved in from a different school district. We do not have a physical form on file (from 9th grade or 10th grade year) “Yes” is answered to question 1, 2, 5, 7, 11, or 16 on the Medical History Form
All questions must be answered on all forms. Please review the packet to be sure you and your daughter(s) have signed in all required places.
Checklist:
ATHLETIC FORMS
Date Received: ____________
Date Complete: _____________
1. Athletic Mission Statement
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2. Guideline for extracurricular activities
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3. Extracurricular activity appeals process
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**YOU WILL KEEP THE ABOVE PAPERWORK. DO NOT TURN BACK INTO COACHES** 4. Acknowledgement of rules ______________________ 5. Extracurricular conduct statement
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6. Physical Form
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7. Emergency Card
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8. Travel Permission Form
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9. Steroid Form
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10. Voluntary Accident Insurance
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11. Vines Girls Athletic Policies
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**YOU WILL TURN THE ABOVE PAPERWORK (#4-11) BACK INTO COACHES**
PLANO ISD ATHLETIC MISSION STATEMENT MISSION The mission of the Plano Independent School District’s athletic program is to offer all athletes the opportunity to achieve their individual athletic potential and their team’s athletic potential while developing an appreciation for integrity, academics, attitude, perseverance, responsibility, and the art of goal setting.
BELIEFS The combination of sports and academics can be a tremendous experience in a young person’s life. A broad and sound sports program for all students can provide invaluable experiences for the participants. A sound, wholesome sports program will contribute to and offer involvement to all students as participants, support groups, or as spectators. It will also serve the community by providing entertainment and establishing a common ground of interest, which will draw citizens together in support of the various sports and activities. It is important to see athletics as a part of the total educational program. It should complement and contribute to the overall educational process.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Developing the total student: academically, socially, and physically Developing an awareness of the vital importance that a positive mental attitude plays toward success in any endeavor Encouraging the student athlete to achieve academic success Creating a climate for developing a strong, wholesome self-concept Teaching all student athletes personal acceptance of responsibility Teaching all students the importance of each and every team member Reaching the maximum athletic potential of each individual and each team Developing an appreciation for the team concept Developing an appreciation for sportsmanship Reaching a competitive level in each sport
Guidelines for District Extracurricular Activities Students involved in extracurricular activities are held to a higher standard of conduct that the general student body. Plano ISD views participation in extracurricular activities as a privilege, not a right. Any student who violates the Student Code of Conduct shall be subject to extracurricular discipline and/or regular school district disciplinary action. This includes any misconduct, regardless of time or location, that would reflect negatively upon Plano ISD in an extracurricular activity. Students clearly involved in major disciplinary infractions (i.e. including, but not limited to, drugs, alcohol, and violent behavior) will be placed on probation, removed temporarily, or removed permanently from extracurricular activities. Seasons of extracurricular activities may vary and could extend into the next school year. Discipline action may affect tryout eligibility for the next season. Disciplinary measures taken by the sponsor/principal may be in one or more of three forms, defined as special assignments, probation, and dismissal. Special assignments may consist of extra duties and may be assigned for minor disciplinary infractions. Probation and/or dismissal from extracurricular activities will be for infractions involving alcohol, smoking, drugs, use of profanity, violence, and other serious offenses when the sponsor/principal believes the integrity and credibility of the organization has been jeopardized by the student’s action. Probation may also be assigned when the student fails to comply with rules and regulations of the extracurricular activity. (Probation is defined as: A trial period in which a student is permitted to redeem bad conduct.) The student may be dismissed from the extracurricular activity upon any major infraction, or during a probationary period. Prior to being dismissed from extracurricular activities, the student and parents will be notified of the reasons for the action. The student or his/her parents will be afforded the opportunity of a hearing with the sponsor and principal. The appeals process will be outlined at that time. Request for an appeal must be done within 5 school days at each level of the appeals process. The student will not be eligible for any individual or team recognitions or awards that occur after the date of dismissal.
Extracurricular Activity Appeals Process Example of Action:
Serious Infractions: Must consult with principals
SPONSOR
PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE
Example of Committee Member: 3 Campus sponsors/coaches 1 teacher approved by principal 1 campus administrator/counselor
Example of Committee Member: Director of Student Management District Director of area involved Appropriate Area Asst. Supt.
CAMPUS APPEALS COMMITTEE
Conference with student and/or parent Suspension of activity Dismissal from activity Other appropriate action EX: Community service Request for appeal must be done within 5 school days
Accept appeal and reduce action Denial of appeal Add to action Other appropriate action Request for appeal must be done within 5 school days Accept appeal and reduce action Denial of appeal Add to action Other appropriate action Request for appeal must be done within 5 school days
Only appeals of a permanent removal from the extracurricular activity may reach this level of the process:
DISTRICT APPEALS PANEL Student Mgmt. Dept.
Accept appeal and reduce action Denial of appeal Add to action Other appropriate action
ALL DECISIONS FINAL CAN NOT BE APPEALED FURTHER Specific guidelines will be drawn up by secondary principals as a group.
Plano Independent School District Extracurricular Activity Conduct Statement
I understand and consent to the responsibilities outlined in the District’s Student Code of Conduct. I also understand and agree that my child, ___________________________, shall be held accountable for the behavior and consequences outlined in the Student Code of Conduct at school, at school-sponsored or school-related activities. This shall include school-sponsored travel and any school-related misconduct, regardless of time or location.
Students involved in extracurricular activities are held to a higher standard of conduct. PISD views participation in extracurricular activities as a privilege not a right. I understand that any student who violates the Student Code of Conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action. This includes any misconduct, regardless of time or location, that would reflect upon representing PISD in an extracurricular activity. Students involved in major disciplinary infractions (i.e. including but not limited to, drugs, alcohol, and violent behavior) will be removed temporarily or permanently from extracurricular activities. Seasons of extracurricular activities may very and could extend into the next school year. Discipline action may affect tryout eligibility for the next season.
PARENT SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________ STUDENT SIGNATURE:__________________________________________________
Vines Girls Athletic Policies Locker Room Policies 1. Always make sure your locker is closed completely, especially during workout. Coaches have access to the combinations and can help you with any locker problems. 2. Do not share lockers or give out your combination. Locker combinations will only be given out to the athlete who is assigned that locker. If you are found sharing lockers, or giving out your combination, your locker room privileges could be taken away. 3. No one other than athletes are allowed in the locker rooms during athletics. DO NOT OPEN THE BACK DOOR FOR NON-ATHLETES. Also, do not use anything to prop open the back doors. This is a safety issue. Your safety. Failure to comply with this will result in no one being allowed to enter in the back doors. 4. It is your responsibility to clean up your locker room area. Please do not leave food, drinks, or any other trash in the locker rooms. Failure to follow this policy could result in removal from the locker room. Take responsibility and make sure the locker rooms stay clean. 5. The use of radios and iPods in the locker rooms will be at the discretion of the Coaching Staff. 6. After school, please get your stuff and exit out the back doors, by the tennis courts, to the parking lots. You will not be allowed to go back through the gym into the school. Even for tutorials. General Policies 1. All coaches may give you directions or instructions. Respect all coaches, teachers, and others in authority. 2. All athletes MUST dress out for athletics EVERY DAY. Points will be deducted from your grade for every day you do not dress out. Even if you cannot participate for that day, you must dress out. A note from a parent will only allow an athlete to not participate for 2 days of athletics. After 2 days, a doctor’s note has to be issued. Excessive non dress out days will result in an athlete being removed from athletics. 3. The coaches have phones in their office for school business. If you need to make a call, come to our office to use the phone. Cell phones are not permitted during athletic workouts. 4. Any athlete failing two (2) consecutive 6 weeks periods per semester will be removed from athletics. 5. PLEASE KNOCK ON THE COACH’S DOOR BEFORE ENTERING. 6. All of off season sports start at 9:00 a.m. Please be on time and ready to begin workout. 7. Tardiness causes your team and coach to pull your share of the load. Absences cost everyone. Please make every effort to be in workout on time every day. Please attend tutorials after school. Please note: Any athlete missing a workout on game day will not participate in the game. 8. All athletes are required to ride the bus to and from athletic events. We leave as a team and return as a team. Athletes will not be released to parents without
prior (24 hour) written notice from parent or guardian. Family emergency will be left up to the coach. 9. Appropriate workout attire: Athletic shoes, socks, athletic shorts, and a T-shirt. No beer, cigarette logos accepted, no tank tops, no cut off anything, no jewelry, earrings or bracelets. 10. Appropriate school attire: All athletes will be expected to comply with the PISD dress code. The Women’s Coaching Staff will deal with any female athlete sent to the office for dress code violations. 11. Because you represent Vines High School as a female athlete, the following are not acceptable behavior: Inappropriate or suggestive dress and/or hair color in school. Disrespect of any kind to any teacher, or coach Profane language at any time Hazing of any kind (verbal or physical) Tobacco, alcohol, or drug use Consequences for the above will be dealt with individually and at the discretion of the coaches ***Please use good judgment and make proper choices. Your teammates need you and are counting on you! We look forward to a great year!!! The Women’s Coaching Staff ________________________________________________________________________ ______ I HAVE READ THE POLICIES AND UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR OBEYING THEM. Signed _______________________________ Athlete’s Signature _______________________________ Parent’s Signature