Desert Pines High School Fall Sports Parent Meeting

Athletics Staff Mr. Michael Rolands Ms. Gertha Robertson Assistant Principal Athletics Ms. Gertha Robertson Athletic Director Ms. April X- Brown Athletic Secretary (702) 799-2196 ext. 4204 Athletics Staff

Welcome Back! Changes this year Tico Rodriguez-Football Derek Brown-Boys Cross Country Sopheap Khuon-Girls Volleyball Lonnie Cambell-Girls Basketball Richard Luong-Boys Tennis Welcome Back!

2012-2013 Post season appearances: boys soccer, girls soccer, football Girls cross country Divisional Champs, 5th place at State Championships Wrestling 6 qualifiers for State Championships Boys track 4th at State Championships Boys Basketball Divisional, Regional, State Champions Welcome Back!

Mother of former DP student-athlete Shi-Quan Nettingham Shi-Quan Nettingham lettered 3 years in cross country, 4 years in track and field, and served as the basketball manager Currently attending Dixie State College. Member of the Men’s Cross Country team. Ms. Shae Nettingham

Athlete Rules, Policies and Procedures Mr. Rolands

Dress Code Guidelines Implications Colors: Khaki, Navy, White, Royal Blue, Black, Gray, and Brown Solid colors, no pattern, no words, and no brand logos Shirts must have a collar First Infraction: Warning Second Infraction: Required Parent Conference Third Infraction: 1 day suspension Fourth Infraction: 2 day suspension Fifth Infraction: 3 day suspension Sixth Infraction: 4 day suspension Seventh Infraction: Recommendation to Behavior School Students placed on RPC or suspension are ineligible to practice or compete in athletic contests until they are reinstated. Game days: Team Dress Up days: must still meet dress code guidelines Collared shirts must be worn under uniforms, t-shirts Dress Code

School Tardy Policy Students are expected to be on time to every class “Lock outs” will occur once the final bell rings Locked out students report to Dean’s Office Tardy students will be placed on RPC the next school day Students remain on RPC until parents signs the student back in Students on RPC are not eligible to practice or participate in athletic contests until they are off RPC School Tardy Policy

Attendance Policy Non Game Day Absences: CCSD Regulation 5135.1 states: Any student absent from class on the day of an activity will not be permitted participation that day or evening unless an excuse has been granted, in advance, by the principal. Any student who is declared truant will be ineligible for a period of one week after the infraction is discovered.” Non Game Day Absences: Turn in an excuse note no later than 3 days after the absence to the attendance office Turn a copy into the athletic office as well Not eligible to practice that day An unexcused absence will result in being declared ineligible Game Day Absences Prearrange with Mr. Rolands Attendance Policy

CCSD Title IX Compliance Facilities/Equipment Student Interest and Opportunities Equal facilities and equipment for male and female athletics Stadium lights and locker rooms are common compliance issues Conducting surveys to measure athletic interest. Schools do not have to offer the same sports to males and females. Institutes must accommodate to the same degree the athletic interests and abilities of each sex in the selection of sports. Now offering Flag Football in the winter based upon student surveys. CCSD Title IX Compliance

Participation in Athletics: Title IX Site Visit Meeting Title IX Compliance Specific Concern: Increase Title IX awareness in the school and community Recommendations: Ensure Title IX information is available to all students/parents. Provide Title IX training to coaches Utilize parent letter and school website to increase awareness School Population: Male: 53.33% Female: 46.66% Participation in Athletics: Male: 57.20% Female: 42.80% Equal facilities and funding Creating of flag football program Title IX coaches training Updating athletics webpage Title IX fliers DP Title IX Compliance

Athlete Eligibility Ms. Robertson

Athletic packets must be completed and turned in before any athlete is eligible to participate in a sport Athletic packets are good for the entire 2013-2014 school year They may be purchased for $20.00 from the school banker (main office) NEW POLICY: Athletes are now required to get a physical every year Athletic Packet

Student-athletes are required to have insurance to participate in athletics. Insurance information must be provided in the athletic packet Students who do not have insurance may choose to purchase school insurance. See the athletic office or head coach for school insurance packets Health Insurance

Academic Eligibility Initial Athlete Eligibility: Must have a 2.0 GPA from the previous semester to be declared eligible and placed on the NIAA team roster. Fall sports eligibility is based upon Spring 2013 semester grades Seasonal Eligibility: Grade checks are performed every 3 weeks Probationary Status-currently failing one or more classes Week One-Warning. Student-athlete has one week to get their grade up. Still eligible to participate Week Two-Declared ineligible. Student-athletes will sit out the entire week. Week Three-Removed from the NIAA roster and no longer eligible to finish the season. Academic Eligibility

Athletic Trainer Services Injury Doctor Visits Physicians Referral Taping Ice Injury rehabilitation Doctor referrals Student-athletes should see the trainer for nagging or traumatic injuries RICE Rest Compression Elevation Doctor Visits If a student-athlete sees a doctor for an injury they must provide proof the doctor has cleared them to return to practice Physicians Referral Athletic trainer may request that student-athletes see a doctor before returning to practice and competitions Athletic Trainer

NCAA Eligibility Ms. korth

Before participating in any NCAA athletic contest, student-athletes must be cleared by the NCAA clearinghouse. NCAA clearing house reviews students final transcripts and test scores to determine if a student-athlete has meet the NCAA requirements. www.eligibilitycenter.org to register NCAA Clearinghouse

NCAA Academic Standards Core Course Requirements Minimum 2.3 GPA in core courses Unweighted Grades are locked for core classes on first attempt Take the SAT/ACT Exam 16 core courses. 10 taken before students 7th semester (Senior Year) 4 years English 3 years Math 2 years natural/physical science 2 years social studies 1 year additional English, math, or science 4 years of any of the above, foreign language, religion or philosophy NCAA Academic Standards

Questions?

Join us in the QUAD for a BBQ after your individual team meetings! Football Theater Boys Soccer Room 404 Girls Soccer Room 200 Cross Country Room 410 Tennis Room 406 Girls Golf Room 408 Girls Volleyball SAC Join us in the QUAD for a BBQ after your individual team meetings! Team Meetings