FALL SPORTS 2015 MEETING

August 17, 20157:30pm

WELCOME/OVERVIEW

Congratulations for being a member of the Patriot HS athletics program

Regulations/Expectations have been set by :

- Virginia High School League (VHSL)

- Prince William County Schools

- Patriot High School

VHSL POLICIES

Enrollment Rule – student shall be officially enrolled at PHS

Scholarship Rule – student shall be enrolled in and pass 5 or more credit classes used for graduation.

Semester Rule – students have 8 consecutive semesters of eligibility from the time he/she first enters 9th grade

Age Rule – student shall not have reached the age of 19 on or before August 1, 2014.

VHSL POLICIES -- CONTINUED Transfer Rule – student shall not have enrolled in

one high school and transferred or enrolled in another high school without a corresponding change in the residence of his/her parent or guardian(PW Specialty program transfers are included in this. Students and parents must file a waiver to the Superintendent to request eligibility)

Energy Drinks – Athletes may not consume energy drinks prior, during, or after an athletic event

Outside team membership – outside participation shall not conflict with practice or contest schedule of a VHSL event

Limits of participation – a student can not participate at two levels on the same day. Contest limits are determined by the VHSL

PRINCE WILLIAM AND VHSL POLICIES

Player Ejections – students ejected from a contest may not participate in the next scheduled play date including post-season. Students ejected for fighting or cursing at an official will miss two scheduled events and have to take a VHSL sportsmanship course prior to returning. Meeting between student, parent, coach, and AD must happen prior to returning to games.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICIES

Academic Eligibility – students participating in athletic programs must pass at least 5 classes each semester with the minimum of 2 C’s and 3 D’s

Attendance – students are required to attend school and class regularly. A student must attend school for at least one half of the day (3.5 hours of the instructional day) to participate in activities that day.

Activity Insurance – parents are encouraged to purchase insurance for their students covering possible accident or injury in school sponsored events (Scholastic Accident Insurance)

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOL POLICIES

Bullying/Hazing -- hazing in any form shall not be tolerated

Code of Behavior – students are responsible for their actions. The Code of Behavior is in effect at all times. Students found violating these expectations may be suspended or removed from the team.

*Behavior outside of school may also affect the status of a student-athlete on a team.

PATRIOT HIGH SCHOOL

Mission: Patriot High School athletics should be an important element in the development of our students. Our mission is to provide a broad based athletic program available to all students in an environment where student athletes have the opportunity to reach their full potential through athletic competition, character development, community service, and teamwork.

Athletic Handbook –www.patriotpioneers.org

PATRIOT HIGH SCHOOL

Transportation – students will ride to and from contests as a team

Game Uniforms – will be collected after games and washed on site. Will be redistributed on game days.

Game Day Dress – students will wear team spirit wear for away games and will dress up (business attire) for home games. Dress must be appropriate based on the Code of Behavior.

Health and PE – students must participate in PE everyday, including game days. “Having a game today” is not an excuse for not participating in PE. If a student does not participate in PE, they will not be allowed to play in the game.

Awards – a team banquet will be held at the conclusion of each season. Coaches will determine at the beginning of the season criteria for lettering.

Injuries – injured athletes need to see Mr. McCullough (Athletic Trainer) when injured for assessment. Going to your personal doctor requires a doctors note to return to play.

PATRIOT HIGH SCHOOL Lockers – each student will receive a lock and

locker in the team room. All items must be secured. Coaches are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Equipment Responsibilities – student must maintain and return all equipment issued to them. Students are financially responsible for replacing missing items.

Sportsmanship – spectators shall give encouragement -- Inappropriate and unacceptable behavior may lead to removal of the spectator(s)Let the coaches coach, athletes compete, and officials officiate. Sportsmanship begins both on the playing field and in the bleachers.

PATRIOT HS SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

Parent/Coach Communication – Coaches are not expected discuss any issues with parents after a game. Next day rule will be effect. Parents need to encourage their students to discuss any issues with the coach first, then parent/coach, then parent/coach/AD.

Out of Season Activities – in-season athletes may not participate in any out-of-season activity

Community Service Project – each program is responsible for a community service project – determined by coach

Website – www.patriotpioneers.org – sign up for email blasts

Twitter – @Patriot Pioneers Tickets/Passes– prices are 6.00 for all regular season

home events. Pass applications are also available on our website

BOOSTERS

Support all organizations at Patriot Encourage parents and community

members to get involved Patriot Pioneer Cards for fall

fundraiser Twitter: @BoosterClub_PHS Facebook:PH S Boosters

INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEETINGS

Cross Country – Auditorium

Field Hockey – Lecture Hall Right

Football – Gymnasium

Golf – Lecture Hall Left