Athletic Department 19501 Outer Drive Dearborn, MI 48124 Dearborn High School Athletic Department 19501 Outer Drive Dearborn, MI 48124

Athletic Director Jeff Conway, CAA (313) 827-1632 athletic office phone (313) 827-1605 office fax conwayj@dearbornschools.org

Athletic Trainer Kelly Scala (313) 827-1633 kelly.scala@beaumont.org

Athletic Department Blog Site iblog.dearbornschools.org/dhsathletics1/ Great resource for just about everything we are going to talk about today – forms, schedules, links to other relevant websites, etc. Contact information for coaches is posted here as an Excel spreadsheet.

Athletic Department Twitter Site @DHSAthletics1 Important updates and reminders regarding schedules, results, announcements, and upcoming events.

Dearborn HS MHSAA Site www.mhsaa.com/Schools/dearborn Scores and schedules as well as the ability to check results from other schools. Also, relevant MHSAA information such as calendars, rule changes, etc. are posted here.

General Information Dearborn High competes in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) in the East Division along with Belleville, Fordson, Livonia Churchill, Livonia Franklin, Livonia Stevenson, Wayne Memorial, and Westland John Glenn. The West Division included Brighton, Canton, Hartland, Howell, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, and Salem.

General Information In 2018-19, Dearborn High’s enrollment was approximately 2100 students, and of that total almost 800 (38%) participated in athletics. The average GPA, PSAT and SAT scores, class rank, etc. of student-athletes is higher than that of students in the general student body.

Our Basic Beliefs . . . Interscholastic athletics exist outside the school day and curriculum and remain there as voluntary, extracurricular programs in which qualifying students earn the privilege of participation . . .

Our Basic Beliefs . . . Interscholastic athletics are secondary to the academic program of Dearborn High School . . . And provide opportunities to develop loyalty and school spirit, to practice teamwork, hard work, discipline, sacrifice, leadership, and sportsmanship . . .

Our Basic Beliefs . . . Our emphasis is on participation by many, not by few, and on academic scholarship at Dearborn High School, not athletic scholarships to college . . . And multi-sport participation is encourage across the board.

Necessary for Athletic Participation Athletic Physical Form on File Meet all DPS Academic Eligibility Requirements Meet all MHSAA Eligibility Requirements

Athletic Physical Form Available on Athletic Department Website and in the main office and athletic office Must be completed and on file prior to participation Must include insurance information Must be signed by parent and student-athlete Must be signed by a doctor Completed after April 15th – valid for the next school year

DPS Academic Eligibility Requirements Start of 9th grade – immediate eligibility Must maintain a 2.000 GPA each card marking to remain eligible Six high school marking periods – roughly six weeks long NO EXCUSES!!!

MHSAA Eligibility Requirements Must pass at least four classes each semester Must meet all residential and attendance requirements Beware of transfers . . .

Fee Information 2019-2020 No high school activity fee for 2019-20 – covered by the Wayne County Enhancement Millage that voters approved in 2016. Admission fee for athletic events will be $5.00 per person, ages K-62. Student passes are available for $50.00. Punch cards are available with 10 punches for $25 or 50 punches for $100.00. Sports with admission fees at home – football, soccer, field hockey, swimming, basketball, wrestling, volleyball. All levels.

Important Dates for Fall 2019-2020 Tuesday, May 28th – Sideline Cheerleading tryouts for the 2019 fall season at 5:00 PM in the gym Monday, August 12th – First practice/tryout for Boys/Girls Cross Country, Football, Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Boys Tennis Wednesday, August 14th – First practice/tryout for Volleyball and Girls Swimming

Our Sports Offerings – 47 Athletic Teams in the Following Sports Fall Sports Boys Football (V/JV/FR) *Boys Soccer (V/JV/FR) Boys Tennis (V/JV) Boys Cross Country (V) Girls Swimming (V) *Girls Volleyball (V/JV/FR) *Girls Field Hockey (V/JV) Girls Golf (V) Girls Cross Country (V) *Sideline Cheerleading (V/JV) Winter Sports *Boys Basketball (V/JV/FR) Boys Bowling (V/JV) Boys Swimming (V) *Boys Ice Hockey (V) Wrestling (V/JV) *Girls Basketball (V/JV/FR) Girls Bowling (V/JV) *Competitive Cheerleading (V/JV) Spring Sports Boys Golf (V) *Boys Baseball (V/JV) Boys Track and Field (V) *Girls Softball (V/JV) *Girls Soccer (V/JV/FR) Girls Tennis (V/JV) Girls Track and Field (V)

NCAA Clearinghouse Register now at https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ if you are considering playing competitive sports after high school. Covers NCAA D1, D2, and D3 schools. Register now at https://play.mynaia.org/ if you are considering NAIA sports.