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Eligibility

Beginning Eligibility

Each fall, every student is automatically eligible to participate in a season one sport. To be eligible for seasons two through five, a student must have a C- or higher in 5 out of 6 classes at the beginning of the season.

For purposes of eligibility, the following equates to a C- or better: any combination of P or S.

Continuing Eligibility

At the three-week point in each season, a check will be made of every athlete’s academic performance. If an athlete does not have a C- or higher in 5 out of 6 classes as of that Friday, he or she will become ineligible the next Monday. Students who become ineligible at the THREE WEEK check may not practice or play for a minimum of One Week and until they have a C- or higher in 5 out of 6 classes.

Exemptions

Students who receive Special Education Services may be exempted from these standards if stated in their respective Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.)

It is the responsibility of the athlete and parents to monitor her/his academic progress to be eligible to start the season and to remain eligible during the season.

Athletic Locker Rooms

  • Every student athlete is required to use a locker with his or her own lock.  No Items should be left in the locker room unattended or unlocked. 
  • NEVER give anyone your locker combination!
  • You will have 6-8 minutes to dress.
  • NO GUM, FOOD, OR DRINK
  • No running, throwing objects, sitting on lockers
  • No yelling. Indoor voices only
  • Respect others and their property.
  • Socks and athletic shoes must be worn.  Shoes must be tightly laced and tied.
  • Lock your locker, and keep your area clean!
  •  You are responsible for any stolen items from your locker, please do not bring any valuables to school.

Attendance Expectations

Athletic/Sports participation at A2 STEAM is a privilege. When a student chooses to participate in athletics, he/she voluntarily elects a course of self-control and self-discipline that is part of team membership. The school district provides facilities, coaching, transportation and equipment. The school can, accordingly, revoke or restrict the privilege of participation if a student-athlete fails to live up to expectations and standards as outlined below.

  1. Regular, punctual attendance in all classes is required in order to be eligible to participate in practice or play in a contest. An athlete must attend scheduled classes on the day of a contest. Exceptions must be arranged with the coach or Athletic Director in advance.
  2. Team members enrolled in physical education class are expected to regularly attend class, dress for activity and to participate fully in the course.  Failure to participate in P.E. class will be considered the same as non-attendance.
  3. Athletes are financially responsible for all school equipment issued to them (including losses due to theft).
  4. Athletes are expected to attend all practices and games unless excused in writing by their parents. Participation is a privilege. If a student does not attend or participate in practices, he or she may forfeit the opportunity to participate. Athletes may be excused for medical appointments, family needs, academic concerns, illness or injury. Student-athletes who participate on non-school teams must attend A2 STEAM team practices first. Athletes may not substitute practices with other teams for A2 STEAM practices.
  5. Athletes are frequently involved in multiple school activities. If a conflict in events occurs which requires the athlete to be in two places at the same time, the athlete should notify the coach and the Athletic Director of the other activity as soon as possible. The athlete is not in jeopardy during the resolution of the conflict.

Parent Expectations

Parents are encouraged to support their children’s athletic endeavors and recognize the importance of athletics in their children’s lives. 

All parents are expected to: 

  • Understand that academics are a priority over athletics and emphasize successful classroom performance. 
  • Support and be enthusiastic about their child’s sport .
  • Be positive, helping their child understand the benefits of athletic participation regardless of contest results or individual performance. 
  • Insist their child abide by the expectations of the athletic department and by team rules. 
  • Encourage fair play. 
  • Respect the actions of coaches regarding contest strategy, their child’s play status and playing time. 
  • Avoid “coaching” from the stands or sidelines during both games and practices. 
  • Ensure their child attends all practices and contests, and are picked up at designated times. 

Student Athlete Expectations

A2 STEAM holds its athletes to high standards. Student athletes are seen as representatives of both our school and our city. As participation in athletics is a privilege and not a right, those who choose to participate will be expected to follow the established guidelines as well as specific coaches’ rules for their sports.  

All athletes are expected to: 

  • Remain academically eligible. 
  • Act in a responsible manner, realizing at all times, athletes represent their school and community. 
  • Attend and arrive on time for all practices and games. 
  • ​Refrain from using profanity or obscene language or gestures. 
  • Show good sportsmanship and respect for officials, coaches and fellow athletes. 
  • Care for all athletic equipment issued throughout the season. 
  • Play fair, play hard and put forth their best effort in practice and in competition.  
  • Athletes who fail to comply with these expectations may face disciplinary actions, including but not limited to dismissal from the team. 

Out of School Conduct

Student ­athletes at A2 STEAM are expected to act in a legal and responsible manner, realizing that at all times, they are representing their school and team. Conduct out of school which discredits or embarrasses A2 STEAM, the Athletic Department or any sport may result in athletic department disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from a team. Further disciplinary action may also be taken if deemed appropriate by the school administration. Please see “Expectations for student athletes” and the section of this handbook entitled “Substance Abuse”.

Substance Abuse

The use of smoking materials or any other tobacco product, any type of alcoholic product, or any narcotic or drug is absolutely forbidden. The possession of alcoholic beverages, any narcotics, or any drugs (except as noted in the student handbook as “Medication”) is also forbidden. All school rules and regulations regarding substance abuse are outlined in the student handbook and apply to athletes and at athletic events. In addition, athletes are not to be in the presence of and are expected to remove themselves from any situations of underage alcohol consumption or illegal use of drugs, whether occurring on or off school grounds. Failure to comply with this requirement shall result in discipline up to and including removal from the team. Any violation of school rules involving drugs or alcohol will result in dismissal from an athletic team. Any violation of a school rules involving smoking or other tobacco products will result in a two game suspension from athletic competition on the first offense, and dismissal from the team on the second offense. 

Uniforms

All uniforms issued to athletes are the property of the school and must be properly cared for by the student. All uniforms must be returned, properly cleaned, at the conclusion of the season. Lost or damaged uniforms will become the financial obligation of the student. Game uniforms may be worn only on the day of a scheduled contest.