BISD MIDDLE SCHOOLS

6th grade Pre-Athletic Class

Purpose of the 6th grade Pre-Athletic Period

Provide students an introductory course to prepare them for the expectations associated with all aspects of BISD athletics.

Objectives:

Introduce students to team sports offered by BISD at the middle school level.

Introduce students to beginning weight training, flexibility, core strength, and agility.

Introduce students to nutritional and training principals related to athletics.

Introduce students to UIL guidelines of extracurricular eligibility in regard to classroom term grades.

Introduce students to expectations of team concepts and individual accountability within an athletic setting.

Equipment:

Belton ISD will provide each student with a pair of athletic shorts and a t-shirt. Students will be required to bring their own athletic shoes, socks and undergarments. It will be the responsibility of the student and parent to launder their athletic clothes.

Students will be financially responsible for lost or damaged items.

Cost of shorts is $5.00. Cost of shirts is $5.00.

GRADES:

A student may earn a maximum of 20 points per day for a total of 100 points per week. 10 points for participation and 10 points for proper attire. Points will be taken off for failure to dress out in proper attire and lack of participation.

Participation:.

If a student is ill or injured, a parent note, email or phone call excusing a student from participating is only good for one day.After three consecutive days, a doctor’s note will be required and should have the date the athlete can return to normal activity. They will still be required to dress out.

Failure to Dress Out:

1st and 2nd time: Students will be required to do an alternateactivity and points taken off of their daily grade.

3rd time: Parents will be notified.

4th time: Office referral.

JEWELRY:

No jewelry is allowed to be worn at any time.

Our athletic program provides an opportunity for the athletes to participate in conditioning activities, agility drills, strengthening activities and skill development. The purpose of the program is to improve athletic abilities and maintain a disciplined environment. We look forward to an exciting year working with your child! Go Belton Tigers!

6th Grade Pre-Athletic Class

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Please return to the coaching staff as soon as possible:

Date:______

I, ______, agree to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Athletic Department, Student Code of Conduct and all other school rules.

Athlete Signature______

I, ______, understand the rules and regulations and will, to the best of my ability, guide my child to adhere to these rules.

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