STUDENT INVESTED, COMMUNITY CONNECTED: DMS PTA Parent Meeting Justin Dixson- Athletic Director Sarah Wilson- DCHS Guidance Counselor 2/6/17 - 6:30 PM

Education-Based Athletics Approach Education-Based Athletics Mission: The MSD of Decatur Township is Student Invested, Community Connected. We prioritize Student Learning, Safety, and Customer Service, while fostering a support system for our families. A focus on student learning is essential for all of our children, as we empower growth and development through a high level of expectations well beyond high school graduation. MSD of Decatur Township graduates are prepared to achieve their life goals, which they have developed through a focus on college & career readiness during their time at the MSD of Decatur Township. Belief:

Approach To create an atmosphere and environment for all Student-Athletes to be Successful: AS PEOPLE Because of the Values and Principles we model and teach. AS STUDENTS Through diligence, effort, and determination. Create an academic support staff to assist. AS PLAYERS Reaching their full potential in their respective sports. Understanding the value of team & competition. IN THEIR FUTURE College acceptance and affordability. Vocational or Military opportunities.

ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS Approach ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS FUTURE: Financial Aid Support NJCAA, NAIA & NCAA Clearing House & Eligibility College Application Assistance Vocational Opportunities Military Opportunities Web Name STUDENT: Academic Support Staff Study Tables Test prep (SAT, ACT, ECA) Graduation/Qualifying plans Team GPA Calculations Honor Hawk Program Praesent sodales odio sit amet odio tristique quis tempus odio Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Praesent sodales odio sit amet odio tristique quis tempus odio Student-Athlete PERSON: Character Development Leadership Development Nutrition & Wellness Community Service Captains’ Program ‘Hawks Helping Hawks’ Program ATHLETE: Strength, Conditioning & Athletic Performance Prehab/Durability Rehab/Recovery Specialized Individual Instruction

Core GPA vs. GPA (English/Math/Natural Science/Social Science) Credit Recovery is limited APC- 7 min, 8 possible (No PE required for student-athletes)

 

 

Resources- For Students/Parents NCAA Eligibility Center Registration Website http://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete http://www.ncaapublications.com/ DownloadPublication.aspx?download=CBSA16.pdf Initial-Eligibility Brochure http://www.ncaapublications.com/p-4391-2015-16-ncaa-initial-eligibility-brochure-road-map-to-initialeligibility.aspx Want to Play College Sports? http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future Your Path to the Student-Athlete Experience http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/Path_to_the_Student-Athlete_Experience_for_PSA.mp4 FAQs http://www.ncaa.org/studentfaq