1. Alan Hull—BSHS Assoc. AD, FC AD Jon Grice—BSSHS Assoc. AD, FC AD
WELCOME TO THE BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT FRESHMAN CENTER SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES NIGHT!
Alan Hull—BSHS Assoc. AD, FC AD
Jon Grice—BSSHS Assoc. AD, FC AD

2. BOUNDARIES! 40 Highway is the divider.
If you live North of 40, you’re a Wildcat.
If you live South of 40, you’re a Jaguar.
Your tryouts and summer activities MUST coincide with your current residence.
If you have any questions, see Coach Hull or Coach Grice after the meeting.

3. Privit Tasks Upload student-athlete’s MSHSAA Physical Form
Watch Parent Information Video and sign off on ALL Forms
Go through ALL Documents and apply e-signatures
AFTER JUNE 1st Rollover.
BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PRIVIT SITE:
BLUE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL PRIVIT SITE

4. PRIVIT WEBSITE Concussion Education Parents and students –
Please read MSHSAA concussion brochure thoroughly!
BSSD has been doing base line testing for several years.

5. PHYSICAL NIGHTS!! $10 June 6, 2018 and July 18, 2018 6:30—8:30pm
Anyone needing a MSHSAA physical entering grades 6-12
$10
St. Mary’s Hospital (Clinic Entrance)
More info to come!

6. BSSD Activities Core Values
Respect
Responsibility
Integrity
Leadership
Sportsmanship

7. BSSD Code of Ethics
Included in the district’s enrollment/registration process
A “3-strikes” program
Cumulative over 4 years of HS
MSHSAA by-law on citizenship is covered and explained

8. Activities Line of Communication
Create a sense of self-advocacy for our student-athletes.
Player—Coach or Student—Sponsor
Player—Coach—Parent
Player—Coach—Parent—AD

9. MSHSAA Eligibility Brochure
#2 Citizenship
All incidents with law enforcement must be reported to coaches and the activities director.

10. MSHSAA Eligibility Brochure
#4 Academics
Students must pass 3.0 credits in the semester prior to participation.

11. MSHSAA Eligibility Brochure
14 Days of Practices
Students must complete 14 days of practice, according to MSHSAA rules, before competing in a contest.

12. Other Dates and Info BSSD Summer Dead Week Period— Fall Sports—
June 30-July 8, 2018
Fall Sports—
First Day of Practice—August 6th
Fall Sports Dead Week, July 30—August 5.
First Day of Allowable Contests—August If your sport starts August 6, and only goes M-F, they would only have 14 practices before August 24th.

13. Non-School Competition
During the high school season, students cannot play or practice a non-school team in the same season in the same sport.
Club Soccer in season, Club Volleyball, etc.
DIFFERENT SPORT, Same Season—club soccer player who plays Basketball in winter… HS Sports need to be priority if conflicts arise.
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR COACHES!!

14. Thanks for coming out tonight!!!
School Websites:

15. Unity and Success (Transition Night ppt)
Welcome Class of 2022
Unity and Success
(Transition Night ppt)

16. Activity
Involvement
Time Management
Energy
Grades
Attendance
Self Worth
Self Esteem
Self Image
Hard Work
Team Work
Life Skills
Belonging
Goals
Look Forward

17. Timeline Middle School Visits Enroll for Classes
Finish 8th grade strong
Register on-line this summer
Schedule pickup August 1 and 2
Walk the Building August 1 – August 14th
Back to School Night August 6:30 pm
(For parents and students)

18. Orientation Activities
Back to School Night
First Day of School
Students and Parents are welcome
Introduction video
Shortened bell schedule
Meet all your teachers
Receive course info.
5 days to make sure it is the course you wanted
Lunch schedule
….will get more info. at enrollment
Go to all courses
Tour the part of the building you are in each hour
Review shortcuts around the building
Lunch video
Bus lineup diagram
Announcements for traveling courses
...will get more info. at enrollment

19. 4 Middle schools come together
Students have classes together
Compete against each other
Friends for life
You will miss 9th grade
when it is over.

21. During the Summer

24. Plan for the future today
High School Resume
Rigorous courses all 4 years
Meet with your counselor
Visit ACT and SAT website
Meet pre-requisites for future courses
Visit college and career websites
Talk to professionals in field
Use Missouri Connections

25. Why take advanced-level courses in high school
Why take advanced-level courses in high school? Why stay in the advanced classes I signed up for?
Here’s the cost of “remediation” in higher education:
62% of Missouri year olds at 2-year community colleges enrolled in remedial courses in their first year: the college required them to take these courses because of their low ACT scores.
40% of the students who take remedial courses at college also take six years to complete a college degree.

26. Tips for Success

27. Attendance Policy
Students must be in attendance 90% of the time for each class to earn credit.
Cannot miss more than 9 classes a semester.
Documented medical issues and bereavement do not count against this policy.

28. Study and Read Daily Minimum to be average
10 minutes times grade level
10 x 9 = minimum 90 minutes daily

29. Use your planner We sell planners during schedule pick up (Enrollment)
We use our planners as passes and to sign up for tutoring during the day.
Students need to have their planner with them in the hallway. This is why we sell them so that everyone has the same style and it is easy to spot by staff.

30. Ask Questions
As soon as you have one. Not the day before a test.

31. Use Resources

32. Bring Your Own Device

34. Resources – FC Website

35. Work
Military
Trades
Apprentice programs
Proprietary schools
College

36. Make sure you also take courses aligned with career goals!
English Years
Mathematics (Algebra 1 and above) 3 Years
Social Studies Years
Science Years
Foreign Language (of the same language) 2 Years
Many colleges may also require additional courses in:
Mathematics
Fine and Performing Arts
Computer Science
Make sure you also take courses aligned with career goals!

37. Test scores and high school grades are important
Test scores and high school grades are important. However, they measure only part of your potential.
ACT Test Scores
High School Grades
Advanced courses such as AP
Study habits
Motivation
Course selection
Placement
Interests
Commitment
Involvement

38. Resources ACT www.act.org Missouri Connections
Personal Plan
Dual Credit

39. We are already working for your arrival in August.