Leesville Middle School Code of Athletic Conduct

Mission Statement: It is the purpose of athletics to provide students with an opportunity to excel both in the classroom and on the court or field while participating in an extracurricular sport or activity. Students who try out for an athletic team at Leesville Middle School are among the privileged few as are those who make the athletic team. Student athletes are held at a higher standard than other students at Leesville Middle School since they represent themselves, their team, their coaches, their parents, and their school. Student athletes should have pride in themselves and their team to act in a manner above and beyond all other students demonstrating good character with respect for all faculty, staff and classmates; responsibility to complete all class requirements on time; self-discipline to behave in a manner representative of their status as an athlete; have the integrity to be always honest and truthful; and to demonstrate good judgment involving every course of action in school, at home, or in the community.

Expectations: Every student athlete will follow Wake County and Leesville Middle School rules and regulations as outlined in the student handbook. It is also expected that every student athlete complies with their classroom teacher and coach’s rules of conduct as outlined by their respective teacher and coach. Student athletes are expected to have their best manners in the classroom and hallway at all times. Athletes are expected to comply with all rules and this code of conduct that includes proper behavior when using technology both at home and in school.

Consequences: Violations of rules will result in such consequences as follows:

Any student suspended from school is also suspended from the team for the remainder of the season;

Any student placed on in-school suspension is ineligible for practices and a game for that day until their in-school suspension expires beginning the next day at school;

Any second ISS during the same season could result in removal from the team;

Any student athlete who refuses to comply with academic expectations and requirements for all of their classes or demonstrate positive behavior at school at all times with their conduct as described in this code of conduct will be either placed on probation, suspended from their team until they complete their academic requirements, or removed from the team completely;

Any student who does not comply with Healthful Living requirements (which includes changing for PE class and acting as leaders in their class demonstrating respect for their coaches the same as they would for their team coach) will be subject to disciplinary actions and placed on probation or suspension until they comply;

Any student suspended or placed on probation will forfeit any awards they may have received for that season. (Awards are described as any trophies, plaques, or medals not including certificates.)

Choice: If any student athlete finds that these expectations and consequences are too difficult to follow, then everyone has a choice to make whether to try-out for and be a member of the team or to just not try-out or be a member of our Leesville Middle School athletic team.

Probation and suspensionswill be decided on a case by case scenario and will be applied towards violations of this standard code of conduct. Since there are so many variations of violations and consequences, suspensions and probations will be decided by the Athletic Director who will consult with the Administrator involved and will inform the Coach and Student Athlete of the decision in a timely manner.

Initial this page and sign the back page. By initialing you agree to abide up this code of conduct as a member of your team!

Student Initial: ______Parent Initial: ______

Leesville Middle School Code of Conduct Pledge

Playing on a Leesville Middle School athletic team is a privilege. As a member of a team you have a responsibility to conduct yourself to the highest standard possible. It is your responsibility to show respect to your Coaches, Parents, Teachers, Administrators, any staff personnel, teammates, opponents, and all spectators/fans who come to watch you play.

Student-Athlete Pledge – As a student-athlete, I am a role model. I understand the spirit of fair play while playing hard. I will refrain from engaging in all types of disrespectful behavior, including inappropriate language, taunting, trash talking, and unnecessary physical contact. I know the behavior expectations of my school and my conference and hereby accept the responsibility and privilege of representing this school and community as a student-athlete.

Conduct Guidelines

Be respectful by using appropriate language;

Treat everyone fairly;

Treat everyone with dignity and respect;

Avoid being around and NO use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages;

Avoid being around and NO use of performance-enhancing or mind altering recreational drugs;

Arrive on time for all practices, meetings, and contests;

Play by the rules demonstrating and encouraging good sportsmanship;

Respect your school and self in a manner that reflects self-control and self-discipline;

Comply with all school and team rules and policies;

Report any injury or aggravating condition to your coach, sport safety technician or AD.

Parent Pledge – As a Parent I acknowledge that I am a role model. I will remember that school athletics is an extension of the classroom, offering learning experiences for the students. I must show respect for all players, coaches, spectators, and support groups. I will participate in cheers that support, encourage, and uplift the teams involved. I understand that spirit of fair play and the good sportsmanship expected by our school and our conference. I hereby accept the responsibility to be a model of good sportsmanship that comes with being the Parent of a student-athlete.

Conduct Guidelines

Let the coaches do the coaching for all team members;

Support the program;

Be your child’s best fan;

Encourage your child to talk with the coaches;

Understand and display appropriate game behavior;

Help your child keep his or her priorities straight;

Keep the sport in its proper perspective.

Anyone who breaks this pledge will have consequences. Consequences will be on a case by case approach depending on the severity of the infraction. All Wake County and Leesville Middle School rules and policies will take precedence over consequences. There will be zero tolerance to any infraction. In other words, you are expected to be on your best behavior by participating with passion and respect for others. Intensity is expected as well as sportsmanship in all of your actions! This applies to Coaches, Athletes, Parent’s (including all relatives and family friends), and all spectators that represent this school and community!

Print NameSign NameDate

Student-Athlete: ______

Parent of Athlete: ______

Coach of Athlete: ______