AFTER SCHOOL ATHLETICS’ STANDARDS AND POLICIES
ACADEMICS
o To be eligible to play, student athletes must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
o Student athletes are required to participate in their Physical Education classes to be eligible to participate in after school athletics, this includes practices, travel, games, and end of season celebrations.
1) If a student athlete is excused from participating in Physical Education classes, they will not be allowed to participate in after school athletics until they have been cleared.
GRADE CHECK PLAN
o All sports will have one grade check in middle of intramural and traveling team practice
seasons. All students not previously eligible can be made eligible at this grade check.
All students previously eligible can also be made ineligible at this grade check.
o Grade checks not returned on time will result in a 0.0 GPA
o If a team makes playoffs, there will be a grade check prior to playoff/championships. This grade check is to ensure eligibility for players representing our school at post season.
BEHAVIOR/DISCIPLINE POLICY
All student athletes who receive discipline action (On campus opportunity, After school detention, Friday school) will be exempt from participating in athletics for that day (practices, games)
DETENTIONS
1) Detentions disqualify you from participation in both practice and games for that day.
2) Detentions will be served the day assigned. Changing day of detention to allow
participation in athletics is prohibited.
3) 3 strikes policy. On the 3rd detention during season, the AD and Administration will
review the student athlete’s behavior to determine if he or she will return to participate
with that team.
SUSPENSIONS
1) ALL suspensions are subject to removal from athletic participation. The Athletic Director will, along with Administration, review each suspension to determine if that student will return to participate with his or her athletic team. Return to athletics will be a contractual basis only
UNIFORMS
o Uniforms are provided for traveling teams only. Intramurals are not uniformed.
o The cost to replace uniforms are as follows:
o -Jerseys $50.00
o -Shorts(if issued) $40.00
o -Kneepads (if issued) $30.00
o Uniforms are property of Monte Vista Middle School.
o Student athletes are responsible for the uniforms they are issued.
1) Students will be charged to replace uniforms if:
a. Uniform is found unnecessarily worn out
b. Uniform has not been kept well and is not usable
c. Uniform has gone missing
· Uniforms are due back to coaches at the end of the season. If uniforms are not turned
in, the student athlete will not be allowed to participate in school activities, including
field trips, until the uniform has been paid for or returned.
TRANSPORTATION
o Monte Vista Middle School will provide transportation to and from athletic events, with the exception of athletic events held at North Mountain Middle School.
o All games held at North Mountain Middle School are ONE WAY ONLY. Transportation
from North Mountain Middle School will be provided by parent.
o Students are required to use the mode of transportation provided by Monte Vista Middle
School, unless otherwise excused through a Transportation Agreement.
o Athletic Coaches will maintain a sign out log for parents who wish to drive their student
athletes after a game.
o Only Adults are allowed to sign out a student athlete.
o Student Athletes will only be released to parents/legal guardian, or approved adults.
o Any student athlete who is not properly signed out, may be removed from athletic team.
PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
I, ______(please print), am the parent/legal guardian of
______(student athlete’s name). I have read and accept the standards for participation as they are outlined in Monte Vista Middle School After School Athletics Standards and Policies. I understand that if my student athlete is found in violation of these standards, he/she will be subject to the discipline procedures, which may result in his/her removal from a team or activity. I also understand that all sports can involve MANY RISKS OF INJURY including, but not limited to, death, serious neck and spinal injuries which may result in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, serious injury to virtually all internal organs, serious musculoskeletal system, and serious injury or impairment to other aspects of his/her body, general health, and well-being. I understand that the dangers and risks of playing or practicing to play/participate in sports may result not only in serious injury, but in a serious impairment of my student athlete’s future abilities to earn a living, to engage in other business, social and recreational activities, and generally to enjoy life.
In consideration of the San Jacinto Unified School District permitting my student athlete to try out for the Monte Vista Middle School after school athletic team(s) I have circled below, and to engage in all activities related to the team(s) including, but not limited to, trying out, practicing, playing/participating, and traveling, I agree to hold the School District, it’s employees, agents, representatives, coaches, and volunteers harmless from any and all liability, actions, causes of action, debts, claims, or demands of every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise by or in connection with participation of my student athlete in any activities related to the Monte Vista Middle School after school athletic team(s) circled below.
FALL: FOOTBALL GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL CROSS COUNTRY
CHEER
WINTER: BOYS’ BASKETBALL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL BOYS’ SOCCER
GIRLS’ SOCCER
SPRING: BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL SOFTBALL TRACK
The terms hereof shall serve as a release from my heirs, estate, executor, administrator, assignees, and for all members of my family.
I specifically acknowledge that FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, and SOFTBALL, are VIOLENT CONTACT SPORTS, involving EVEN GREATER RISK of injury than other sports. (Parent/Legal Guardian’s initials ____ ).
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature:
______Date:______
Please print Student Name: ______
TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT
STUDENT ATHLETE’S NAME:______
I, ______the parent or legal guardian of the above named student athlete, understand the San Jacinto Unified School District is providing transportation to and from all athletic events for the 2016-2017 school year. However, at times I will want/have the need to provide transportation for my student athlete and will wish to deny transportation provided by the District.
IF I, OR SOMEONE I APPROVE, PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION OUTSIDE THE MODE OFFERED BY THE SAN JACINTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, IT IS FULLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE DISTRICT IS IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE, NOR DOES THE DISTRICT ASSUME LIABILITY, FOR ANY INJURIES OR LOSSES RESULTING FROM THIS NON-DISTRICT SPONSORED TRANSPORTATION. IT IS ALSO UNDERSTOOD THAT I WILL
I UNDERSTAND THAT I, OR AN APPROVED DRIVER, MUST SIGN THE ABOVE NAMED STUDENT ATHLETE OUT. THE SIGN IN SHEET WILL BE WITH THE ATHLETIC TEAM’S COACH.
I APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADULTS, WHEN NEEDED, TO TRANSPORT MY STUDENT ATHLETE FROM ATHLETIC EVENTS, AND IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT NEITHER I NOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ARE DRIVING AS AN AGENT OF, OR ON BEHALF OF, THE DISTRICT.
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
Parent/Legal Guardian: ______Date: ______
Printed Name: ______
COACHES QUICK SHEET
Student Name: ______
Emergency Contact: ______
Phone: ______
Relationship: ______
Medical Information:
Provider: ______Pol. Num.:______
Doctor:
Name:______Number:______
Pertinent medical history (check all that apply):
❏ Asthmatic
❏ Has emergency inhaler (albuterol)
❏ Severe allergic reaction
❏ Triggers (circle all that apply):
Pollen, Grass, Bee sting, Food, Other______
❏ Has emergency auto injector (EpiPen, etc.)
❏ Diabetes
❏ Other: ______
Student Release:
I, ______, parent/guardian of above student, understand that at away games I must sign my student out if I wish to take them home from that game. The athletic coach will have a sign out sheet available. I also will allow my student to leave from an away game with one of the following people:
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
______
Parent Signature Date
181 N. Ramona Blvd., San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9361