1. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT 19501 OUTER DRIVE DEARBORN, MI 48124
DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
19501 OUTER DRIVE
DEARBORN, MI

2. HOME OF THE PIONEERS

3. Contact Information
Athletic Director
Jeff Conway, CAA
(313) phone
(313) fax
blog.dearbornschools.org/dhsathletics1/
@DHSAthletics1 on Twitter

4. Contact Information
Athletic Trainer
Kelly Behen
(313) phone
--Concussions

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Athletic Offerings
In , we will sponsor 51 athletic teams (we are adding freshman boys and girls soccer this year).
26 varsity level teams, 19 junior varsity level teams, and 6 freshman level teams at Dearborn High School
2 co-operative programs with Edsel Ford and Fordson – ice hockey and gymnastics.

9. Athletic Eligibility
Student-athletes must meet all Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) eligibility requirements.
Student-athletes must maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) to remain eligible. Grades are checked at the end of each marking period – approximately every 6 weeks. The first marking period of ends on Friday, October 16th.
All parents and athletes should be familiar with the Athletic Code of Conduct.

10. Athletic Physical
New physical form adopted in – MHSAA approved including heart-check information and follow up.
Required for participation in high school athletics.
After April 15th, good for the following school year.

11. Activity Fee Continuing in 2015-2016!!!
-- One time fee of $100 for students participating on athletic teams.
--Admission will be charged for almost all athletic events. Exceptions: Tennis, Cross Country, Baseball/Softball, and Golf.
--Students will receive a student athletic pass as part of their $100 activity fee.
--Booster Club Pass?

12. Athletic Department Information
blog.dearbornschools.org/dhsathletics1/
Important information related to Dearborn High School athletics – contact information for coaches, downloadable forms, schedules, scores, special events, banquets, etc.
@DHSAthletics1 on Twitter
Almost daily updates on the goings-on in the DHS Athletic Department.

13. Transportation
On occasion, we will not provide transportation to away events.
Typically Edsel Ford, Fordson, Crestwood, Annapolis, Robichaud, or Saturday or other non-school day events.
Teams will meet at the site or carpool from school.
Primary concern – safety.
Secondary concern – cost savings.

14. Dearborn High School Athletic Booster Club
Website
President Pat Palajac or
Meetings the second Wednesday of each month – O’Kelley’s Knights of Columbus Hall at Park Street

15. Parent and Athlete Surveys
Please complete at your convenience. Links are available on our blog.
Parents:
Athletes:

16. Athletic Banquet Dates
Monday, November 16th Girls Fall Sports
Tuesday, November 17th Boys Fall Sports
Tuesday, November 24th Football/Cheerleading
Monday, March 14th, 2016 Winter Sports
Monday, June 6th, Girls Spring Sports
Tuesday, June 7th, Boys Spring Sports
Banquets start at 6:30 PM.

17. The next level? NCAA Clearinghouse www.eligibilitycenter.org
Important information regarding NCAA eligibility,
athletic divisions, sports,etc.
Great resource for parents and student-athletes.

18. Breakout Sessions/Individual Sport Meetings
Volleyball – Room D1
Field Hockey – Cafeteria (south)
Boys and Girls Cross Country – Room D4
Boys Tennis – Room D3
Boys Soccer – Cafeteria (north)
Girls Swimming – Room D5
Girls Golf – Room F3