1. RAIDER Athletics 2014-2015

2. Rouse Raiders Athletic Mission Statement To build the foundation to a strong program that will allow us to compete at the highest level in the state. The foundation to our program is the development of our athletes. We will instill accountability, a pursuit of excellence, and loyalty into the character of our athletes.

3. Rouse Raiders R.A.I.D.E.R.S. R =Relentless in your effort to work! A =Accountable to yourself, family, coaches, and teammates! I = Integrity! D = Determination to be the best! E = Enthusiasm! R = Respect for yourself, community, and school! S = Success takes an individual commitment to a team goal!

4. Rouse Raiders Staff & Athletes Expectations Staff Goals for the 2014 Football Season – 100 % success in the classroom Grade Checks Tutorials Commitment to your coaches, faculty, and administration – Do things right Discipline plan – Position coach – Head coach – Athletic Coordinator Be on early, do what’s right, or be held accountable Commit to your teammates and your coaches (trust)

5. – Finish Finish every task you have planned for that day! – Don’t leave a task for tomorrow if it can be done today – Prepare to Win! – “Winners do every day what others do occasionally” Finish in the classroom – Take pride in being the best teacher/student on campus – Don’t allow laziness in the classroom cost you on the field – Support other teachers and administrators Finish your job responsibilities – The coaches and players around you are depending on you to do your job so you don’t cost all of us ours. Don’t just do what you think is expected of you, do all that you know can do. – When being a Rouse Raider nothing is extra, your best is always expected. (Classroom, practice, games, locker- room, weekends)

6. Rouse Raiders Expectations Expectations – TOUGHNESS- When our opponents compete against the Raiders I want them to know they have just competed against one the most disciplined, prepared, and mentally tough teams in Texas. – Live up to the expectations for the Rouse Raiders – Be the strongest link in the chain To truly be a teammate that can be counted on you must be a person of character

7. – You want to be the best athlete you can be. Attitude (Good talent + bad attitude = bad talent) – Enthusiasm – Drive and determination Self-Discipline – Training Rules – Attention in meetings – Knowledge of assignments – Emotional control – Self-motivation – Game preparation Mental Toughness – Aggressiveness – Concentration – Sacrifice – Consistency – Overcoming obstacles

8. Skills and Knowledge – Coachable – Technique – Discipline movements to achieve success » Technique allows the total use of talent for you to win against physically superior opponents. Physical Development – Agility and quickness – Strength – Speed – You want to be the best person and teammate you can be. Leadership Care and concern for others Trust and loyalty Good character – Honesty – Integrity – Responsible – Dependable – Disciplined

9. Rouse Raiders Expectations Assumptions – You want to be a part of a CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Team Concept – For you to be a champion, we must be champions. Consistent work habits – Doing your best must be a priority. What we must work on EVERY day to build a CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM. – CHARACTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL – TEAMWORK – FUNDAMENTALS – EXECUTION – PHYSICAL CONDITIONING – The Habit of Total Effort

10. Trainer and Physicals DOC Moore Computer Lab

11. Booster Club Study Hall

12. Weight Room Small GYM Coach Cooper

13. Main Gym Coach Riggins Practice, schedules, academics

15. Freshmen Weekly Schedule Monday AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:09 – 3:45 PMAthletic Period 2:09 – 2:35 PMStudy Hall 2:45 – 4:00 PMOffense 4:15 – 5:15 PMDefense 5:15 – 5:30 PMSpecial Teams 5:30 PMParent Pickup

16. Freshmen Weekly Schedule Monday AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:09 – 3:45 PMAthletic Period 2:09 – 2:35 PMStudy Hall 2:45 – 4:00 PMOffense 4:15 – 5:15 PMDefense 5:15 – 5:30 PMSpecial Teams 5:30 PMParent Pickup Tuesday AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:21 – 3:45 PMAthletic Period 2:21 – 2:35 PMStudy Hall 2:45 – 4:00 PMDefense 4:00 – 5:00 PMOffense 5:00 – 5:30 PMWeights 5:30 PMParent Pickup

17. Freshmen Weekly Schedule Monday AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:09 – 3:45 PMAthletic Period 2:09 – 2:35 PMStudy Hall 2:45 – 4:00 PMOffense 4:15 – 5:15 PMDefense 5:15 – 5:30 PMSpecial Teams 5:30 PMParent Pickup Tuesday AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:21 – 3:45 PMAthletic Period 2:21 – 2:35 PMStudy Hall 2:45 – 4:00 PMDefense 4:00 – 5:00 PMOffense 5:00 – 5:30 PMWeights 5:30 PMParent Pickup Wednesday AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:21 – 3:45 PMAthletic Period 2:21 – 2:35 PMStudy Hall 2:40 – 3:00 PMOffense 3:00 – 3:20 PMDefense 3:20 – 3:40 PMSpecial Teams 4:00 PMParent Pickup/Ride Bus

18. Freshmen Weekly Schedule Monday AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:09 – 3:45 PMAthletic Period 2:09 – 2:35 PMStudy Hall 2:45 – 4:00 PMOffense 4:15 – 5:15 PMDefense 5:15 – 5:30 PMSpecial Teams 5:30 PMParent Pickup Tuesday AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:21 – 3:45 PMAthletic Period 2:21 – 2:35 PMStudy Hall 2:45 – 4:00 PMDefense 4:00 – 5:00 PMOffense 5:00 – 5:30 PMWeights 5:30 PMParent Pickup Wednesday AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:21 – 3:45 PMAthletic Period 2:21 – 2:35 PMStudy Hall 2:40 – 3:00 PMOffense 3:00 – 3:20 PMDefense 3:20 – 3:40 PMSpecial Teams 4:00 PMParent Pickup/Ride Bus Thursday (GAME DAY) AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:09 – 3:45 PMWalkthrough Friday AMTutorials (w/ teachers) 2:09 – 3:45 PMWeights/Film 4:00 PMParent Pickup/Ride Bus

19. Parents we are in need of some workers for the Freshmen Games. Check out the chart below and see if you can help us out. Parent Volunteers for Freshmen Games 2013 Season Places5-Sep12-Sep3-Oct17-Oct7-Nov 5:30 & 7:00 Clock Keeper Scoreboard Announcer Chain Crew Player Name Parent Name Phone Number Parents please mark the box where you are available to work. We will call and let you know when you are working. Be sure and fill in your son's name, your name, and your contact number. If you have any questions please contact me at: Lance.Jones@leanderisd.org

21. Rouse Raiders ACADEMIC PROGRAM

22. Important Dates PROGRESS REPORT GRADES REPORT CARD GRADES 1 ST SIX WEEKS Snapshot date: Sept.12 Due to Registrar: by 8 a.m. Sept. 16 1 st SIX WEEKS End of 6 weeks: Oct. 3 Due to Registrar: by 8 a.m. Oct. 7 2 nd SIX WEEKS Snapshot date: Oct. 24 Due to Registrar: by 8 a.m. Oct. 28 2 nd SIX WEEKS End of 6 weeks: Nov. 7 Due to Registrar: by 8 a.m. Nov. 11 3 rd SIX WEEKS Snapshot date: Dec. 5 Due to Registrar: by 8 a.m. Dec. 9 3 rd SIX WEEKS End of 6 weeks: Dec. 19 Due to Registrar: by 8 a.m. Jan. 6 1 st Semester Exams Dec. 16----periods 3 & 4 Dec. 17----periods 7 & 8 Dec. 18----periods 1 & 2 (3 & 4 Regular) Dec. 19----periods 5 & 6 (dismiss @ 11:56)

23. 23 The Four Questions of the Extracurricular Participant 1. Did I fail any classes for the six weeks? Answer: No. Then student can continue to participate. Yes. Then go to question #2. 2. When do I become ineligible? Answer:The failing student becomes ineligible at 3:45 pm seven calendar days from the day the six weeks ended. 3. What do I have to do to become eligible? Answer:The ineligible student must be passing all classes on the day ending the three week period (snapshot date). 4. When would I be eligible? Answer:If student is passing all classes on the specified mid six weeks date, then that student becomes eligible seven calendar days from that date. * UIL defines “three school weeks” as 15 class days. Exception: One, but only one of the three school weeks may consist of only three or four class days, provided school has been dismissed for a scheduled holiday period. ** All students are eligible from the 3:45 bell on Dec. 20th to the 8:45 bell on Jan. 6th. All students are eligible during a school holiday of a full calendar week or more (i.e. Thanksgiving and spring break). End of Six WeeksDate of IneligibilityEnd of Three Weeks (Snapshot Date) Date of Eligibility Oct. 3, 2014Oct. 10, 2014 Oct. 24, 2014 Oct. 31, 2014 Nov. 7, 2014Nov. 14, 2014Dec. 5, 2014Dec. 12, 2014 **Dec. 19, 2014**Jan. 12, 2015*Jan. 23, 2015Jan. 30, 2015 Feb. 20, 2015Feb. 27, 2015*Mar. 13, 2015 Mar. 27, 2015 Apr. 17, 2015Apr. 24, 2015*May 8, 2015May 15, 2015 Jun. 5, 2015N. A.

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