1. Welcome to the Howard HS Class of 2021
Michael Duffy, CMAA
Athletics and Activities Manager
Front Office:
Athletics and Activities Office:

2. Topics We Will Cover HCPSS Policies Lions’ Pride Booster Group
Eligibility Requirements
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Lions’ Pride Booster Group
Medical Information
Individual Sport Presentations

3. Necessary Paperwork
2 copies of Physical Completed by a Doctor (dated after April 1, 2017)
Athletic Participation Form (including insurance information)
Birth Certificate
Proof of Residency (not a cell phone bill) June, 2017 or later
ImPACT/Concussion Forms
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form
Sportsware (Emergency Contact form – online)
Concussion testing completed prior to tryouts
All paperwork must be submitted at the same time

4. Necessary Paperwork
Online paperwork through Synergy is supposed to be starting July 1, 2017
Once we have that up and running, we will advertise and post directions on the Howard HS website
Most of the paperwork will be completed online, but hard copies, or digital copies (uploaded) will still be required for Physicals, Proof of Residence, and Birth Certificates

5. Academic Eligibility
A student must comply with the Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities Policy(Policy #9070). Students must have earned a 2.0 (weighted) GPA with no more than 1 failing mark (E) during the previous quarter.
The grade entered on the report card determines eligibility, not a subsequent change (except in the case of teacher error).

6. 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 school day suspension from extracurricular activities. A copy of the policy is located in the school office.
This includes the sharing of prescription medications

7. Materials to Bring to Tryouts
Sunscreen
Small Water Jug
Running Shoes
Light Colored Clothing
Tryouts are closed to everyone but those trying out
Come to tryouts in shape
Use the summer to get ready

8. Lions’ Pride Howard HS Athletics Booster Group
Helps to outfit our students and provide necessary materials for the athletic department
Melvin Mitchell, President

9. Sports Medicine Gina Palermo Concussion Testing
Ms. Palermo is available by during the summer
Concussion Testing
Resuired For Contact Sports (All fall sports, EXCEPT Golf and Cross Country)
August 7 in the Media Lab
Registration MUST be done ahead of time

10. Important Dates Fall Paperwork Collections Fall Sports Begin
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
5:00 – 6:00 (Howard HS Cafeteria)
Friday, August 11, 2017
Fall Sports Begin
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 (FB, Golf)
Monday August 14, 2017 (Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheer)

11. Tryout Information hohs.hcpss.org
Finalizing tryout times and locations
Will be posted by the end of school (hope to have it there by the end of this week)
Students MAY NOT try out for more than one sport at a time
Once teams have been selected, additional students will not be permitted to try out

12. Individual Sport Presentations
Cheerleading (Coach Moultrie) – Aux Gym
Cross Country (Coach Foran, Coach Dickerson) – Media Center
Girls’ Soccer (Coach Angle) – Main Gym
Golf (Coach McGoun) – B122
Boys’ Soccer (Coach Schroder) – Tech Building

13. Individual Sport Presentations
Volleyball (Coach Scott, Coach Ose) – Choral Room
Field Hockey (Coach Vance) – F124
Football (Coach Hannon, Coach Moore) – Auditorium
Allied Soccer (Coach Castellucci) – Auditorium Lobby

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