Code of Conduct
The goal of
the San Clemente High School Girls X-Country program and its coaches is to
promote responsibility, cooperation, leadership, and sportsmanship in our
athletes as they train and compete in X-Country. The attainment of these
qualities requires hard work and personal commitment on the part of the athletes
in the program. In addition, coaches expect courtesy, respect, attention, and
responsibility from athletes.
Three coaches
provide encouragement, support and training to approximately 80 students from
the beginning of X-Country season in early September through the beginning of
November. X-Country is made more exciting
by the camaraderie and experience shared by so many athletes during our short
season.
This code of
conduct details the rules and policies governing every team member. All members
and their parents are expected to understand and adhere to these rules. Your
signatures on the last page will confirm this obligation.
A program of
this size demands clear organization and structure to maintain an appropriate
environment for the achievement of our goals and team success.
The program
will be successful if athletes have fun in a safe environment and compete and
perform to the best of their abilities. Students (and parents) must communicate
well with coaches regarding personal, academic, and physical problems that may
prevent athletes from performing in practice and competition.
Please
contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns and we look forward to
seeing you at Parent night on September 10th, when we discuss this
document.
We also look
forward to sharing a fun and successful season.
Sincerely,
David
Proodian
Girls Head
Coach
In addition to the rules that govern all
1. Academic
Eligibility
The
2.
Citizenship
All student-athletes are
expected to
behave in
a mature
m
3. Attendance
Policy on Day of Meet
San Clemente
High School
recognizes the
importance of
the educational
process and
the need
for students
to pursue
education as
their first
priority. Regular and
punctual attendance
is closely
correlated to
higher academic
achievement in school. We
also recognize the value
of participation
in athletics. Co-Curricular
activities make
a positive
contribution to
students’ lives, helping
to instill
important values
and positive
self-esteem. However, we
consider these
co-curricular activities
to be
of secondary
importance to
the need for
a sound
academic education.
Therefore, we shall
institute the
following attendance
and co-curricular
participation policy
for the
2012-2013 school
year.
Students must
attend regular
classes the
day of
any school
related event
in order
to be
able to
participate in, or
attend, any school
related activity
after school. If
any student
fails to
attend at
least a
minimum day
of class
hours, she will not be
allowed to
attend any
school related
events that
day. A minimum day
is defined
as at
least four
classes on
a traditional
period 1-6
day, or two
block periods
on a
block schedule
day.
Exceptions
to this
policy will
be allowed
for absences
due to
the conditions
beyond the
student’s control.
Legitimate, verified family emergencies, court
dates, and funerals are examples. Only absences classified
by the
following attendance
codes will
be allowed
as exceptions:
F- Funeral
L- Court appearance, religious event
O- Office visit
V- School activity, such as field trip, counseling appointment, testing
I- Medical/Dental appointment. This will require a note from the
Doctor/Dentist/Orthodontist
verifying the
time and
date the
student was at
the office. The
“I” code is also used for excused illness—illness is not an acceptable
reason to
be excused
from this
policy. If a student is too ill to attend school, she
is certainly
too ill to participate
in co-curricular activities.
Violation of this rule will result in the following disciplinary action:
1st Offense: The student is suspended from participating in
competition for that week. Coach will counsel the student-athlete. The coach may
implement other sanctions
2nd Offense: The student is suspended from participating in
competition that week. Parent is notified. A meeting with coach and/or
administrator may be arranged. The coach may implement other sanctions.
3rd Offense: The student will be removed from the co-curricular
activity.
4. Practice
and Team Meeting Attendance
Athletes must attend mandatory
workouts or
meetings, and be
on time. Athletes should be
prepared and organize
all other
commitments (This includes: work schedules; medical appointments;
family vacations) around the
following schedule
during the
season: (The official season
starts the
week of
September 5th and ends
the first week of November for most athletes.)
*Exceptions made me made for seniors
making college visits or college tests, if approved by the Coach prior to the absence.
2:00-4:30
2:00-4:30
3:00-5:15
1:20-3:30
2:00-4:30
A tardy athlete will be disciplined by:
1st Offense: The team
will run a 3 hill repeats after practice.
2nd Offense:
Suspension from one meet
3rd Offense:
Dismissal from team.
Practice is very important! It is
mandatory. Therefore, unless an
athlete has been out ill for THE ENTIRE SCHOOL DAY they must attend practice.
No exceptions.
If an athlete has missed
the whole day of school, this can become an excused absence if:
and informs them that their athlete will miss practice due to an all day
illness/ absence.
OR
and informs them that their athlete will miss practice due to an all day
illness/ absence
An unexcused
absence will result in a zero as a grade for that day
THE SERVING OF DETENTION, PLACEMENT IN CSI, THURSDAY/FRIDAY SCHOOL, OFF-CAMPUS
SUSPENSION, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, or FAMILY VACATIONS ARE CONSIDERED UNEXCUSED
ABSENCES.
Athletes are
only allowed to miss 7 practices total for the season. These can be excused or
unexcused absences or any combination thereof. Any more than 7 absences from
practice will result in dismissal from the team. The only exception is a
personal hospital stay.
5. Practice,
Training, and Team Meeting Discipline.
In order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to successful training and team
success, the following practice session discipline plan will be enforced.
“Horseplay,” failure to follow coaching instructions, walking during warm-ups,
non-stretching, or any other behavior during practice time deemed inappropriate
by the coaching staff will be met with the following consequences.
During an individual practice session:
First offense:
Verbal warning
Second Offense:
Removal to stands for remainder of practice session. Counseled
by head coach at end of practice.
First removal to stands:
Counseling by coach
Second removal to stands:
Counseling by coach. Phone
call to parent.
Third removal to stands:
Dismissal from team
6. Meet
Behavior
Athletes are expected to adhere to the following rules during all meets.
Infractions of these rules will result in an immediate suspension or
dismissal from the program.
Athletes are expected to be respectful to all school employees, officials,
parents, teachers, and other athletes.
Athletes are expected to maintain composure during meets.
They will not argue with or demean officials, opposing coaches or
athletes.
Athletes are expected not to curse or swear.
Athletes are expected to refrain from horseplay or rough housing.
All athletes are expected to be warming up, mentally preparing,
supporting other athletes in events, or helping the coaches facilitate the
X-Country meet
Athletes are expected to not litter in the locker room or on campus.
This means all athletes are responsible for cleaning up the area of the
field we have occupied before leaving.
Athletes are expected to be honest.
Athletes who cheat, lie, or steal will be disciplined and/or dismissed.
Athletes are expected to treat school and other athlete’s property with respect.
7. Care and
Use of Equipment and Uniforms
Athletes will dress properly for meets.
No athlete will modify or alter issued equipment, or wear any equipment
not issued by the school without the coach’s permission
Practice
·
Practice clothing must be brought to school and worn for practice everyday.
·
A pair of running shoes must be brought to practice everyday.
·
Shoes must be worn at all times.
·
Athletes must wear team game day apparel during the school day.
·
Uniforms will be issued for all meets.
Athletes are expected to dress in these uniforms and warm-ups
only.
·
Shorts may not be rolled during competition.
Students who do not dress for practice will not practice and therefore not
compete that week. Improper uniforms worn at practice or meets will result in
the following discipline:
First Offense:
Verbal warning
Second Offense:
Non-dress = no competition = unexcused absence
Third Offense:
Dismissal from team
8. Care of
Track Facilities
Since we now have the fortune to train and compete on
a multi-million dollar all-weather Track facility, we know that all San Clemente
athletes will share our pride in maintaining the facility. Please help us take
care of the new Track. *Nothing is allowed on the Track surface other than
water. No gum, candy, food, energy drinks or any other items which may cause
harm to the Track are allowed. This rule will be strictly enforced. There
will be consequences for athletes who act irresponsibly to include counseling
and removal from competition.
9. Injuries
If the injury occurs
during practice, athletes will first report to the coach. Athletes will report
to the trainer at the coach’s direction for treatment immediately upon being
injured. Athletes will first report to practice if they need to see the
trainer at the beginning of practice. Athletes who report to the trainer without
first notifying the coach themselves will be marked truant. THERE WILL BE NO
LOITERING OR HORSEPLAY IN THE TRAINING ROOM! RESPECT THE TRAINER!
·
Athletes will be expected to workout unless injured or directed not to by a
doctor.
·
Injured athletes will not be permitted to practice until a doctor permits their
return in writing.
·
Injured athletes must come to practices and engage in as much of the practice as
possible
·
Athletes who do not train will not participate in X-Country meets.
·
Athletes should not participate in activities outside of X-Country that could
cause injury during the season, such as bodysurfing, snowboarding, soccer, etc.
Injuries resulting from these activities that prevent athletes from practicing
for more than two weeks could cause them to be removed from the team.
·
*The decision to keep an injured athlete (more than two weeks or
indefinitely) on the team is at the sole discretion of the Coach. In most cases,
the Coach will decide to remove the athlete from the class.
Meets: Athletes are expected to travel to Invitationals and dual meets with the team. All athletes are expected to remain in attendance and participate in the support of teammates until the end of the meet. Athletes will only be allowed to leave with parents only at the end of the meet.
11. Illegal
Substances
Alcohol, drugs and tobacco are not conducive to athletic achievement. They are
also illegal for our team members. Use of performance-enhancing drugs is also
forbidden.
Any athlete found to be using alcohol, drugs, tobacco or performance-enhancing
drugs at any time during the season will be dismissed from the team.
12. Sexual
Harassment
*No athlete, male or female, should ever feel uncomfortable while
participating in the X-Country program. Any reports of sexual harassment will be
investigated immediately and thoroughly and will be dealt with severely. All
cases will be referred to administration for appropriate discipline. Athletes
found guilty of sexual harassment may be removed from the team.
13. Lettering
An athlete must meet all of the following criteria in order to earn a varsity
letter:
14. Grades
Grades will be determined on effort, attendance, and participation. Athletes
will receive points for everything during the season.
This includes running in meets, attending practices and turning paperwork
in on time.
Every athlete starts off with an “A” grade.
During the competition season, for each unexcused absence (or its equivalent),
one full letter grade will be dropped for the reporting period. For each tardy,
˝ letter grade will be dropped.
During the postseason, one-third of the final semester grade will be determined
based on attendance, dressing out, and running during the 6th period
X-Country class.
15.
Fundraising
We will be doing a Beach Cleanup on Thursday, November 8th
. More information will be
given out at a later date.
16. Recommended Donations
Recommend Donation $50 This money will help cover costs of supplies, Booster fees and bussing as well as additional coaching stipends.
If you would like a team sweatshirt, t-shirt, team bag, or team warmups. There will be a cost associated with purchasing these for yourself.
Because all the money in our team account if handled by the Booster Club, they require every athlete to be in the Booster Club. This is a onetime donation per athlete per year. So if you also are in another activity that has their fundraising expenses in the Booster Club, you will only have to pay this once this year. (Example: If you are in Band, Choir, Basketball, Track, Swimming, etc.) With your donation, I will pay the Booster Club fee for each athlete. So they won't have to pay it again anytime this year if they are in another sport.
You may make a check for your donation payable to SCHS.
* Please note that the Constitution of the State of California
requires that we provide a public education to you free of charge. Your right to
a free education is for all school/educational activities, whether curricular or
extracurricular, and whether you get a grade for the activity or class.
Subject to certain exceptions, your right to a
free public education means that we cannot require you or your family to
purchase materials, supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school activity, nor
can we require you or your family to pay security deposits for access,
participation, materials, or equipment.
CODE OF CONDUCT
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Athlete Signature
Parent/ Guardian
Signature
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Print Athlete’s Name
David
Proodian
Girls
X-Country Coach
***Athletes must return this form signed by Monday, September 10th***