subjects to consider when developing codes of conduct

Workshop #18

Subjects to Consider When Developing a CODE OF CONDUCT

Workshop #18

Subjects to Consider When Developing a CODE OF CONDUCT

Kim Monkres, Desert Hills High School St. Georges , UTJoe Thomson, Wilmington Christian School Wilmington, DEKim Monkres, Desert Hills High School St. Georges , UTJoe Thomson, Wilmington Christian School Wilmington, DE

Subjects to ConsiderSubjects to Consider

• History of School/Demographics

• Focus- Education? Character? Winning?

• Starting Point = Vision, Philosophy, Mission, Commitments

• Common Issues

• Safe School Policy

History of School/Demographics

• Small community of 80,000

• Opened in 2007-08

• Enrollment of 1260

• 3A Classification

• Christian/Religious Community

• Tremendous Amount of Parental Support

• High Expectations

• Previous Issues

FOCUS

• Education?

• Character?

• Winning?

Starting Point

• Vision

• Philosophy

• Mission

• Commitments

Common Issues/Safety/Leadership

• Be Aware of Common Issues/Problems

• Safe School Policy

• Leadership Expectations from our Student Athletes

• Proactive!

Mission

• Desert Hills High School is committed to teaching high levels of academics and social skills, while keeping our focus on student learning.

• Essentially, the field/court is an extension of the classroom.

Philosophy• Education is Main Priority

• Fun and Rewarding Experience

• Success Comes from Positive Support from all Entities

• Appropriate Communication is Key

• Sportsmanship is Essential

• Graduation is the Main Goal, NOT Athletic Scholarships

Vision• Our vision is to be the top athletic program

in the State of Utah, excelling in the following areas:

• Academics and Athletics

• High Levels of Participation in Our Programs

• Appropriate Displays of Sportsmanship

• Community Involvement and Service

Commitments

• Student Learning is the Focus

• Shared Mutual Respect for Coaches, Parents, Officials and Student Athletes

• Building Relationships With the Community

Common Issues, Safety & Leadership

Two ******* High School Players Suspended for Off Field Incidents

11 Boston- Area Student Athletes

Suspended from Play Over Illicit

Facebook Photos

**** High School Students Suspended, Reprimanded After Investigation Into Racist Tweet

6 **** High School Players Suspended

for Bullying

DHHS Student Athlete Code of Conduct

DHHS Parent/Spectator Code of Conduct

DHHS Athletic Handbook

Idea & Development for WCS Code of Conduct

Tone is set during a Pre Season Retreat when a Team learns about “The Journey” of Sports

Goals are set with a Balance between Intrinsic & Extrinsic Goals

““THE JOURNEYTHE JOURNEY””

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EXERCISE: “PLAY SPORTS” = IS THAT STILL THE CASE???

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Establishment of Intrinsic Goals

A discussion is held and athletes learn the difference between Intrinsic & Extrinsic Goals

Intrinsic Goals = “Team Values”

Values Leading to a Code of Conduct

Where it All Happens !