Welcome to the Howard HS Athletic Orientation Michael Duffy, CMAA Athletics and Activities Manager Front Office: Front Office: Athletics and Activities Office: Athletics and Activities Office:

Topics We Will Cover HCPSS Policies –Eligibility Requirements –Drug and Alcohol Policy –Hazing –Charging at Events Transportation Rules Parent Expectations Parent/Coach Relationships Medical Information

Academic Eligibility A student must comply with the Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities Policy(Policy #9070). Students must have earned a 2.0 GPA with no more than one failing grade during the previous quarter. A student must comply with the Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities Policy(Policy #9070). Students must have earned a 2.0 GPA with no more than one failing grade during the previous quarter. The grade entered on the report card determines eligibility, not a subsequent change (except in the case of teacher error). The grade entered on the report card determines eligibility, not a subsequent change (except in the case of teacher error).

Drug and Alcohol Policy All students must comply with the Drug and Alcohol Policy(#9230). Use and/or possession, intent to distribute and/or distribution of drugs/alcohol/non-controlled substances is in violation of this policy and will result in a 30 day school suspension from extracurricular activities. A copy of the policy is located in the school office.

Hazing Definition “Any action taken or situation created that directly or indirectly embarrasses, humiliates, harasses, ridicules, or causes harm or mental or physical discomfort to another.” Typically involves a power differential Examples –Being cursed or sworn at –Being publicly embarrassed –Being pressured to participate in unsafe/illegal activities in order to belong

Charging at Events - HCPSS In accordance with HCPSS policy, we charge at the following events: –JV and Varsity Football –Events in the stadium held in “prime time” When the first game is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm or later Saturday Events –Basketball Games –Wrestling Matches Adult Tickets – $4.00 Student Tickets – $3.00 Special Events have a $5.00 charge Cheerleading Competitions Basketball Tournaments Indoor/Outdoor Track Meets Wrestling Tournaments

Charging at Events - MPSSAA The MPSSAA admission charge for regional events to $6 per ticket for everyone 7 years of age and older.

Schedules hohs.hcpss.org –Google Calendar you can add to your own calendar –Sports and HoHS Activities –HCPSS site for schedules and scores

If you need to transport your son/daughter home after a contest, we ask you send in a note to be signed by Mr. Duffy or another administrator a day ahead of time with the following information: If you need to transport your son/daughter home after a contest, we ask you send in a note to be signed by Mr. Duffy or another administrator a day ahead of time with the following information: –Your Name –Your Child’s Name –Date on which you will take your child home –Location of the Event Prior to leaving the event, see the coach and sign out your child. Prior to leaving the event, see the coach and sign out your child. Transportation

Fan Behavior Those who fail to abide by the Rules of Conduct, will be asked to leave the contest. Furthermore, such actions could result in a trespass letter banning the individual from future athletic events at all schools. Those who fail to abide by the Rules of Conduct, will be asked to leave the contest. Furthermore, such actions could result in a trespass letter banning the individual from future athletic events at all schools. Let the coaches coach. You may not always agree, but please support them. Let the coaches coach. You may not always agree, but please support them. Remember….admission is a privilege to observe a contest, not a license to display insensitive or offensive behavior. Remember….admission is a privilege to observe a contest, not a license to display insensitive or offensive behavior. Enjoy the event! Be a fan, not a fanatic!!

Track and Playing Field Access to the track and playing field during events is restricted to players, coaches, officials, and authorized school personnel with ID. Access to the track and playing field during events is restricted to players, coaches, officials, and authorized school personnel with ID. Any team photographers must be approved ahead of time by the coaching staff and Mr. Duffy. Any team photographers must be approved ahead of time by the coaching staff and Mr. Duffy. If a student is injured, please allow the staff to tend to him or her. If necessary, staff will ask parents to come to the field. Please wait until the request is made of you. If a student is injured, please allow the staff to tend to him or her. If necessary, staff will ask parents to come to the field. Please wait until the request is made of you.

Senior Day Most of our varsity sports have a senior day recognition at the last home game (or one near the end). Most of our varsity sports have a senior day recognition at the last home game (or one near the end). The senior day activities are one way that the coaches and program can recognize those students who have been with the program for a number of years and their service to the athletics program. The senior day activities are one way that the coaches and program can recognize those students who have been with the program for a number of years and their service to the athletics program. The senior day activities are pre-game and will not change the coaching strategy for the game. The senior day activities are pre-game and will not change the coaching strategy for the game. We ask our coaches to set their starting line-ups based upon their needs for the game, not the age of the players, nor the occasion. We ask our coaches to set their starting line-ups based upon their needs for the game, not the age of the players, nor the occasion.

Ways for Parents to be Involved: Lions’ Pride Lions’ Pride Concession Stand Concession Stand IAAC Members IAAC Members Tournament Operation Tournament Operation Attend Events Attend Events Telephone Trees Telephone Trees communication communication Assist with Web Site Assist with Web Site Publicity Publicity Special Functions Special Functions

Communication You Should Expect From Your Child’s Coach Philosophy of the coach Philosophy of the coach Expectations the coach has for your son/daughter as well as the players on the team Expectations the coach has for your son/daughter as well as the players on the team Locations and times of all practices and contests Locations and times of all practices and contests Team requirements, i.e., special equipment, off season conditioning Team requirements, i.e., special equipment, off season conditioning Procedure should your son/daughter be injured during participation Procedure should your son/daughter be injured during participation Discipline that results in the denial of your son’s/daughter’s participation. Discipline that results in the denial of your son’s/daughter’s participation.

Issues Appropriate To Discuss With The Coach Physical or mental treatment of your son/daughter Physical or mental treatment of your son/daughter Ways to help your son/daughter improve Ways to help your son/daughter improve Concerns about your son’s/daughter’s behavior Concerns about your son’s/daughter’s behavior

Issues Not Appropriate To Discuss With Coaches Playing Time Playing Time Team Strategy Team Strategy Play Calling Play Calling Other Students Other Students

Conference Procedures Do not attempt to confront a coach before or after the contest or practice. These can be emotional times for both the parent and coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution. Do not attempt to confront a coach before or after the contest or practice. These can be emotional times for both the parent and coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution. Call the coach to set up an appointment Call the coach to set up an appointment If the coach cannot be reached, call Mr. Duffy. He will set up a meeting for you. If the coach cannot be reached, call Mr. Duffy. He will set up a meeting for you.

Parent Concerns If you have concerns about anything regarding your son/daughter, please contact you child’s coach or Mr. Duffy. We want to remedy the situation as quickly as we can so that we can ensure a positive experience for all students. Concerns are treated with discretion so that students are not put in the middle. We have heard rumblings about retaliation if parents speak up. We need to know this.

Future Dates Winter Sports Winter Sports –Saturday November 14, 2015 Spring Sports Spring Sports –Tuesday March 1, 2016 Fall Sports Fall Sports –Wednesday August 10, 2016

Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer – Ms. Gina Palermo, ATC –General Information –Procedures –Medical Notes –Injuries Sportsware

Lions’ Pride President – Mr. Larry Kinsey Usually meet at 6:30 in Student Services the second Thursday of every month (Thursday, September 10) Helps to fund our athletic program (scoreboards, uniforms, tournament fees, etc.) Membership dues – $25, $50, $75, $150

Individual Sport Presentations Cheerleading (Coach Moultrie, Coach Podson) – Cafeteria Cheerleading (Coach Moultrie, Coach Podson) – Cafeteria Cross Country (Coach Stump, Coach Dickerson) – Media Center Cross Country (Coach Stump, Coach Dickerson) – Media Center Girls’ Soccer (Coach Boule, Coach White) – Main Gym Girls’ Soccer (Coach Boule, Coach White) – Main Gym Boys’ Soccer (Coach Schroder, Coach Alzin) – Tech Building Boys’ Soccer (Coach Schroder, Coach Alzin) – Tech Building

Individual Sport Presentations Volleyball (Coach Scott, Coach Ose, Coach Snyder) – B122 Volleyball (Coach Scott, Coach Ose, Coach Snyder) – B122 Field Hockey (Coach Vance, Coach Earle) – F124 Field Hockey (Coach Vance, Coach Earle) – F124 Football (Coach Strunk, Coach Wade) – Auditorium Football (Coach Strunk, Coach Wade) – Auditorium Allied Soccer (Coach Castellucci) – Auditorium Lobby Allied Soccer (Coach Castellucci) – Auditorium Lobby

Contact Information Michael Duffy, CMAA Athletics and Activities Manager Front Office: Athletics and Activities Office: