Superintendent of Schools

Student-Parent Athletic Handbook

2014-15

ATHLETICS

James Buchanan High School James Buchanan Middle School 4773 Ft. Loudon Road 5191 Ft. Loudon Road Mercersburg, PA 17236 Mercersburg, PA 17236 Page3 student-athletesand parents of the Tuscarora School District. Athletic Director). My washope that this handbookbecomes a valuable forresource incovered this Handbook, please themaddress to the appropriate individual(Coach or successful participation in the athletic program.Ifquestions should arise which are not parents.and The intention thisofhandbook provideis to information that will facilitate Purpose : This : handbookhas preparedbeen to serve as a guide to student/athletes James Buchanan High School Assistant Principal James Buchanan Middle School Principal James Buchanan High School Principal Superintendent of Schools Capital Campaign Website School Resource Officer jamesbuchananathletics.org Athletic Websites Mr. Rodney Benedick Mr. JamesMr. Carbaugh Athletic Director Dr. CharlesDr. Prijatelj Athletic Trainer Mr. Larry Strawoet Mr. VincentMr. Amigh Mr. DickeyChip fixjbsports.org Mr. Joe Cox 2 Page3 good sport!good sportsmanlike behavior as exhibited bothon playingthe fieldand in the stands!a Be the James Buchanan Family to promote andobserve the importantvalues of positive thatWith importantidea inmind,we again youremind the of need allfor membersof sportsmanlike manner on the athletic fieldcourt. or while unfailingly representingJamesBuchanan in an extremelypositive and them thesefor quality efforts as they continue performtoto the best theirofabilities off season preparations for their particular Rocket sport’s upcomingseason. thankWe coachesOur havebeen working very diligently,ashave our student-athletes,intheir past academic Goodyear.work, ROCKETS! Congratulations ourgo to Rocket athletes for their many successesthroughout the the Mid PennConference and throughout andDistrict 3 the stateof Pennsylvania. the year as we engage inexciting contests with the best competitionscholastic within athletic year. We forwardlook manyexcitingto athleticevents fall this and throughout It is againgreat my pleasure welcometoyou our2014-15to James Buchanan Rocket Letter from Athleticthe Director ______ATHLETICS desire indesire our students andcommunity take to part insports eitherasa participant or a integral part the of educational process of the Tuscarora School District. It promotesa ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES: Strawoet, AthleticLarry Director Sincerely with PRIDE,“ROCKET” Rockets! will cheer heartily thefor Rocketsand haveanenjoyable athletic experience. Go greatlyWe appreciate your attendance thisatJBHS parent meetingand trust that you the of entire Rocket athletic program. provide funds purchaseto needed, but non-budgeted items and services the for benefit successful inits effortseach Pleaseyear. begenerous in your supportasthey seekto JamesOurBuchanan Athletic Boosters organization continuesbe extremelyto

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3 Page3 4. 3. 2. 1. COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES additional source of self-esteem ourfor students. attainment.The athletic shouldprograms also promote school morale and provide an educationalvalues suchassportsmanship, citizenship, health,and scholastic spectator.Our aimisto develop competitive student-athletesbut not to sightoflose MISSION MISSION STATEMENT FOR ATHLETICS 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. SCHOOL AND STUDENT-BODY OBJECTIVES within the economicwithinthe constraints the district’s budget. school of to facilitieseffort madebest andequipmentEverybe provide possible should the coaching, athletes. playcitizenship allshould goals Sportsmanship, fair andgood school the of be student- special privileges. beshould policy appliedasstudent-athletesSchool soto with consistently provide not guests. Allvisitingschools treatedbeas should student Propershould interest promoted. be should Athletics in promote one’s andcommunity. pride school should Athletics educational.be andthereforeisthegovernedphilosophy.by same program mindshould thatathletic anThe contestcommunity iskeep in partconstantly school of the numbergames or taught, rather the on of lost.won of new andgoodcitizenshipnumber spectators, skillsandgood acquired sportsmanship thesuccessofonofshould the The the numberparticipants,community the judge season spectators.competition and student iswillingcommunity toprogramthat seethe isfor conductedsolelythe benefitof student afurnish forathletics opportunitythepublicSchool should recreational general as long as a the authorities.entirely school with should The community that realizeof for controlschool and responsibility athletics rests ofconcept teamwork To understand individual’sthe teamand the amember.role as competition. the the of To reapspecialtype of disciplinebenefits that comes andparticipationfrom competition. thatathleticTo realize competition privilegeis a thatdefinite carries responsibilities and opportunitiesTo provide to good and practicesportsmanship. observe meetingstudent-athletesteams.byopposingfriends from opportunitiesTo provide to realwithfriends maketeam members and widencircles of desirable physicalfitness To develop and safety and habits. hygiene health, abilities. opportunitiesTo provide to learn and improve playing theirskillsbest games to the of 4 Page3 approachthis meetingin calm, a courteous and manner. logical responsibilitiesand beitmay an emotional time. Call makeand an appointment for a time later and notapproach the immediatelycoach at the conclusion of a contest.At this coachestime, have other instruct guideand the team is crucialin many respects.Should you have any questions or do concerns, wantthe best for himher. or Buta student-athlete can onlyhave one coach. the Allowing tocoach In role your as sport-parent, a youobviouslylove and concerned are about your welfare.child’s You THE PARENT-COACH RELATIONSHIP startingposition. ultimately impedeyour sondaughter’sor progressaffectand their playingtime whetheror theywina interferemay conflictand with theinstructional processat practicesessions and games.This may parent,can greatly affect this relationship.delicate Receiving or technical strategicinstruction home at your her convictions. Your son daughteror then will tohave interact with coach. this You, as the sport- child, you need remember to that he shereturnor will to practice thenext day and carrymay with him or canfeelings have a decided effect your upon child. If you express a negativeopinion front in your of relationship.While you may notagree alldecisionswith of coach, a how whenand you expressyour Unfortunately, sport-parent a can ahave pronounced effect on this importantvery and delicate notthe coach. The player-coach relationship is perhaps the most critical relationship athletics. in newfound this expertise heightenmay your appreciationof a sport, as sport-parent, a however,you are thatthey understand perhapsor know thanmore many coaches. Everyone becomes anexpert. While Unfortunately, throughtelevised games theand recentmore proliferation of cable TV, many adultsfeel THE PLAYER-COACH RELATIONSHIP student-athletes to successfully compete at theleague, district, stateand levels. responsible,sportsmanlike manner. It responsibility is our provide to challenging opportunities for our participate a in game they are expected to themselves, represent family, team schooland in a theseason. Each timeparticipants stop schoolinto a onto or thepractice field anytimeand they aBeing ofmember the interscholasticprogram is a privilege to be earned maintainedand throughout Wesupport high standards of good citizenship propriety,and with along regardthe for rights others. of to promotingthe properideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, fair and at allplay athleticcontests. athleticprogram enhances supportsand the academicmissionof the school system. Weare committed tovital the positive physical, social, educationaland development of students. The interscholastic The TuscaroraDistrictSchool supports the philosophy thata quality interscholastic athletic program is AT JAMESAT BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLE AND SCHOOL relationship,can which be damagedeasily spectators. by Coaches, athleticadministrators and schools often work hard to establish a rapportand good working spectatorsremoved. many In sports, a team see will the same several official times duringa season. importantto remember thatthey in are ofcharge the contest have and completeauthority to unrulyhave So youwhile notmay withagree allof their please calls, donot harass or taunt them.It is also cannotbe played withoutthem. victor. is also It important to understand thatthey a are necessaryvery part ofgame. a A contest code a of ethics. They really do notcare have or vested a interest in teams which emerges the as particular sport neitherand team has control of which are officials assigned. Officials agree to followand schoolnotdoes get the officials. All officials assigned are a by commissioneror assignerof the Thereis an age-old often refrain used by fans, irate “How much you paying are the officials?” The home RELATIONSHIP WITH OFFICIALS them how theteam did?Did son or your daughterplay hard, 100% give and a have good experience? contest don’tdwell heron or his play, how many pointsthey scorediftheyor started. Instead, first ask expectations can alter most this fundamental forreason playing. Whenyou withspeak your after child a determinedthatmost student-athletes participate for enjoyment fun. or Excessivepressure or daughterto enjoy grow and valuable fromthis experience. In numerous national itstudies, has been important,but adding pressure and unrealistic expectations canbe extremely harmful.Allowyour son or Somesport-parents trymay live to through their athleticchild’s efforts. Being positive and supportive is THE PARENT-PLAYER RELATIONSHIP 5 Page3 conference. are addressedaaboutplaying inplayer-coach concerns time a best or parent-coach Thosedecisions ultimately each player. program.Questionsrest coaches with in the the or does not mandate playing whichamount timeDepartment rules,have any the of received by exposed the of andtechniques.to stylesConsequently,are variety athletes coachingAthletic a as a andtechniques, stylesour students exposed of Just to our arevariety teaching student- DIFFERENT COACHING STYLES to taken If still concernbeen the4. resolved the not then has satisfactionof to concerned, will all it be If persists, concernwill3. it the taken be principal. to If is still 2. there concern, awill building to it taken the be athletic director. It level. is Thefirst step 1. the isthe specific to coach of thatassistant/head to take concern the sport at followed:be to andbest the maintain oforder protocol resolve concern, followingcontinuity issues should into expressed, andemployees be patrons, that Ifparents, have concerns need and students Problem Resolution Protocol In addition to embracingand to committing the TSDphilosophy, we also will encourage promote:and held,and 8. The withcommunication student-athletes parentsand with respectto when practice sessions be will 7. The ofselection team captains. 6. The establishingof team rules. 5. The decisionof who plays what in position. 4. The determinationof who starts howand long an athlete in contest. plays a 3. The teachinginstructionand at practice sessions. 2. The determinationof the style of play, including theoffensive and defensivephilosophy. 1. The ofselection the squad. At Buchanan James High School Middle and School, coach a hasthe responsibility for the following: RESPONSIBILITIES OF A COACH really youwhichto explanation,may any help understand is given. may overridesandreason. receptively blinded emotionand thislogicListeningparent be by Once concern, to question have stated Oftenyou the 4. your or listen sport- explanation. a totally unacceptable. Raise incalmconcernandcivil3. amanner. your being or foullanguageisYelling, rude using meet. coach to Call the day2. andfollowing make whichandthe youappointment, an for both is convenient your thediscussion concerning a or team. child Neverapproachcoach aimmediately1. contest.aafter This the time place is not proper or for guidelines: occasionalanwith concerncoach,following When expressing areferto the pleaseand use EXPRESSING CONCERNS the superintendent. the the goal to the to issue resolve goal at the level.this - - - - The The conceptof the broadest-based participationpossibleby offering allof the teams, which specific sport. The beliefthat student-athletes participate should in and multiple not specialize in anyone The The approachthat allteams are treated fairly as as possible. part of athletic our program. No sportone is considered more important than any other. The that premise allteams are considered forvital our student-athletes each and valued is a can, andwe extending theopportunity to participate to many as students as possible. 6 Page3 This means:This 1995,March p.10]. Sportsmanshipinvolves a tocommitment fair play, ethicalbehavior, integrity.and allrules for of the sport and allothers - - players, coaches, officials, fansand [National Federation News, Allathletes parentsand shall exhibit good sportsmanship. (Sportsmanship is an overt respect display of SPORTSMANSHIP: option of contactingthe Principal. correct a manner. If thecallerdoes not accept theAthletic Director’s explanation, thecallerhas the theconcern the for purpose correcting of or it; explainthey will the to the callerwhy iscoach operating in aboutconcern a coach team.or After listening to theconcern, the Athletic Directoreither will address about a or teacher class, a the Athletic Directorprotect will the identity of theperson expresses who a AthleticDirector. as Just the Principal protect will the identity of the person who concernexpresses athleteparentor feels uncomfortable about talking to the it coach, advisableis then to contact the conferenceis still the most appropriate to way express a concern. If, whatever for reason, student- a leadto other problems for the student-athlete, the coach, theor team. A player-coach aor parent-coach is always It better to concern expressa than to internalizeit. valid A thatconcern is not addressed can CONTACTING THE ATHLETIC OFFICE athletictrainer. 6. injured, If student-athlete a must report allinjuries to either thecoach more or, importantly,to our theand school. need to thatremember theyare ambassadors representand not themselves, only but thecoaching staff 5. a As ofmember a team, a student-athlete agree must to followand the team rules. Student-athletes 4. members Team are for responsible allissued uniforms and equipment. 3. must Players be receptive to coaching. holidayand periods. 2. student-athlete A needs to consistently attend practice This sessions. includes also weekend 1. The goals, team’s welfare successand must come before any individual. coaches Most would expect a student-athlete to adhere the to following guidelines: RESPONSIBILITY A STUDENT-ATHLETE OF level of fair, clean, wholesome competition. Good luck to both teams! Welcometo offair,clean, wholesomecompetition.Goodlucktobothteams! level for keepingthiscontestatahigh idealsbytakingpersonalresponsibility sportsmanship ofgood toassistinthepromotion andachievement can, andareexpected, spectators and Participants,officials,cheerleaders, InterscholasticAthleticAssociation. Pennsylvania totherulesof Thiscompetitionisbeing conductedaccording from (name)school. tohostourguests growthoftheparticipants. Wearepleased opportunities forpersonal and positivelearningexperiences Thepurposeofthisactivityis toprovide participants. primarilyforthestudent atJamesBuchananHigh Schoolare Athletic programs whenEvents public addressa is used:system The followingstatement be will read enforcedand before allJames Buchanan High/Middle School 6. In specific some sports such as basketball, we not should anyellwhile opponent takesa foul shot. 5. Weshould notimpede or interfereourwith opponent’s cheerleaders fromleading cheers. their 4. Fans be should supportive and positive. Cheeringshould be done our for team and notagainst our 3. Spectatorscannot leave their bleachers enterand onto thecourt fieldor during a contest. 2. Tauntingtrashor talking of our opponents theirand cheerleaders cannot be tolerated. 1. There canbe no vulgar inappropriateor language from our fansspectators. or opponent. whenthe sessions start will finish.and

7 Page3 UnacceptableBehavior BehaviorAcceptable SPORTMANSHIP EXPECTATIONS BuchananHighSchoolhomeoftheROCKETS! James obnoxious. tocontest. watcha and privilege a verbally is orIt not license to assault to others be offending individual. the purchasing Remember, youwith ticket a the that provides opportunity or seeyouwhichIf hearsomething, by please ussomething to is inappropriate, help saying Sportsmanship Do’sand Don’ts ------Doing yells followingDoing own instead ofof lead cheerleaders. profanity Use displaysangerthatof draw attentionfromor game. away the or distractTaunting name-calling opponent. anto game participants.Blaming loss of official, or on coaches, or to Refusinggive shake hands forgood recognitionperformances. opponents.Yells that antagonize officialsCriticizing indisplaysofway;any temper with official’s ancall. hecklingofficial’san Booing or decision. oryells,Disrespectful or chants,derogatory songs, gestures. or Yelling opponent’s waving arms during free-throw attempt. only sportsmanlike Encourage conduct. showing concernforinjuredEveryone team.regardless player,of endof participants. contest allApplause at for performance or out coach.searchCoaches/players participant and congratulate opposing competition notTreat as war. agame, a outcome. ofparticipantsregardless contest,andcoaches of between at Handshakes end fans Cheerleaders lead school in in positive positive yellsa manner. decisionsof allAccept officials. player’s a recognize performance with applause. shaking with Players opponents hands whilesets who bothof foul out fans introduction of Applause coaches during and officials. players, e. d. c. b. a. j. only Notsportsmanship, alsodisplay this does this poor damagesthem but i. h. g. f. Do not yell at yell or Do not foulshots. distract player a shooting at Yelling officials vulgaruse or Do language. not profane atdon’tyellopponents.But your Cheer athletes. parent,setpleaseAs apositive for our andstudent- a example students kick the Do not bleachers.... cheers. interfere cheerleaders Do attempt lead with opponent’s not and their our to inbleachersRemainthe contest.during the permitted. directedandtrash players, talking is Taunting not and fans coaches, for team.your : cannot be tolerated.be 8 Page3

determinationbe will the made by principal,athletic director, athletic trainer, schooland nurse. requiredto be re-evaluated re-certifiedand that physical conditionyour is satisfactory. This a If student/athlete seeksto participate subsequent in thesport(s) in school same year, you bemay after1June of each school. (comprehensive initialpre-participation physical evaluation) form to be Theused. must be completed athleticactivity. The Pennsylvania InterscholasticAthletic Association requires the useof CIPPE a director onand file thewith athletic trainer a before student participatemay a in school sponsored mustassistant perform the exam. Certification of the must exam be provided to the high school athletic participate any in tryout, practicecontestor of a school team. A licensedphysician a or physician’s 1. Physical Examinations All students – be must examined and determined to bephysically tofit ATHLETIC FORMS: practiceschedules, pre-game post-gameand procedures and policy. travel ofcode conduct, expectations,sportsmanship, and chainof command), selection of team members, Eachhead coach a of sport is required have to a meetingto cover team and rules regulations (including PARENTS/GUARDIANS: PRE-SEASON MEETING FOR STUDENTS and of theevent. contests canbe excitingvery and the cheerleaders to need be allowed to and direct control this aspect therefore,is absolutely necessary at allathletic contests. The emotionand atmosphereat athletic often or cause leadto confrontationsthewith opponents. Following thecheerleader’s directions, responsibilityinto your own hands is notappropriate. Fans thatleave thestands to cheers direct may Cheerleaders tryto infusespirit into the fans/spectators and to leadthem selected in cheers. Taking this SPECTATOR-CHEERLEADER: orcoach feels that theathletes’ safetyis riskat elevated heat index,orwhen theathletic director, athletictrainer, officials scheduledat contests precautionsto protect athletes’ safety. includes This times of thunder, lightning, severe rain, Whendangerous weather occurs during practices or coachesgames, should take thenecessary Severe Weather they can tryoutfor any team. whocoaches then will submit them to athleticthe directorand clearancereceive before RequiredAthleticForms: Student athletes must submit completed toforms the head until the Maynext 31 regardlessof when performed during the year,school remainseffective only fitnessto participate. In allcases, an Authorized Examiner Medical must certify, on thePIAA CIPPE form,as to your physical duringwrestle theseason. dayContest the of season,wrestling certification a of the minimum weightwrestling at they may which firstRegular Season Contest day and thanno later the Monday preceding the first RegularSeason Wrestlers also must obtain from an Authorized Examiner, Medical no earlierthan six weeks prior to the 3. 2. 1. Emergency MedicalEmergencyForm PhysicalCIPPE Form Athletic Parental ConsentForm

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st ; and,; 9 Page3 JAMES BUCHANANJAMES ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY The purpose of organizations these are follows: as Buchanan James is subjectto allrules, regulations and of policies these organizations. AthleticAssociation (P.I.A.A.), District 3 the of P.I.A.A. and the Mid Penn Conference. As members, Buchanan James School High Middleand Schoolare members of thePennsylvania Interscholastic ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMNETS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES delayedtodue weather conditions. district,conference, P.I.A.A., policy. All fans should proceed tosafe a shelter cases in when gamesare B. A. 1. 1. 2. 2. 1. a. Student Student EligibilityAttendance Standards: Student Academic EligibilityStandards: athletes’ school grades, attendance, personaland conduct. includeshome schooled and dual enrolled students. participants accordance in the to participation requirements stated the P.I.A.A.in rules. This principal athleticor director of each certify schoolshall the eligibility of all interscholastic been establishedto adhere to allrules governingparticipation interscholastic in athletics. governingthe academic eligibilityof studentathletes. The following athleticguidelines have The TuscaroraDistrictSchool and Buchanan James High School adhere to all P.I.A.A. rules 4. 3. 2. building administratorbuilding athleticor director. poorattendance patterns be will reviewed for possibleremoval froma sports team the by Any studentathlete placed on medical requiresand a doctors note for absenceeach due to schooltodue illness notmay return to practice competitionor thatday. thediscretion of the administratorbuilding athleticor director). Student athletes who leave thatday (unless it valid is a excuseor has been pre-approved.Approval of these isexcuses at athletesbe must school priorin to 11:30 a.m. or theynotmay participate practice in or contest administratorbuilding athleticor director for possiblesuspension from the team. Student Any studentwho is absent and lateor five (5) daysa in given season be will reviewed by the equivalentthe marking last period of the previous schoolyear duringor the ofend any marking regular of rules the school. If student a did notpass the four (4) full credit or subjects, the orsubjects, the equivalent. Back workbe may made up,providing it accordanceis in with the Period Marking Eligibility Standards: student A athlete be must passing four (4) creditfull followingtoMonday determine eligibility for thatweek. fill should out the sheetsgrade by ofFriday each week. The will grades be reviewed onthe deficiency weekly report forms will be onavailable hard copy the by athleticdirector. Teachers the by athleticdirector and coaches. At thebeginning each of sports season, team lists and EligibilityWeekly Standards: Student cumulative marking period grades be will checked weekly totals. four (4) periods. grading Summerschool make-upworkapply may to thefour (4) creditfull fifteen school(15) days of the nextgrading period where James Buchanan School High has said studentathlete shall beineligible to participate interscholastic in athletics for at least where student’s a work any in preceding grading period does not meet the above standards, periodduring the currentschool year the student athlete be will deemed ineligible. In cases remainder of thatcurrent season. 40%of the sports season be will declared ineligible and suspendedfrom the team for the participate scheduled in contest,travelor withthe team. A studentathlete who is ineligible week.a During week of ineligibilityor suspension,students notwill be permitted to practice, competition that for calendar week. Ineligibility is defined as throughMonday Saturday of that School High students receiving two (2) moreor failing will grades be ineligible declared from To promote To uniformity of standardsallinterscholastic in athletic competition. interscholasticathletics cultivateand the high good ideals of sportsmanship. formulate To maintainand that policies safeguard will the educational values of protect, conserveand thehealth physicaland welfare of allparticipants. organize, To develop, directand an interscholastic athleticprogram, which promote, will Thecoach is responsible to monitor The The 10 Page3

www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org theacademic high schoolyear. Registration is throughavailable the EligibilityNCAA Center at The certificationprocess for student-athletes planning to enroll as collegefreshman begins August 1 academicinformation determineand ifthey meet the NCAA’s initial-eligibility requirements. Initial-Eligibility must them.certify The EligibilityNCAA Center will the analyze student-athlete’s graduating fromhigh school and they wishto participate in or Division I sports, Division II theNCAA Ifscholarships. a high school student-athlete is planning to in enroll collegeas freshman a upon to according the and size ofscope their athletic programs and whetherthey provideathletic threemembership divisions-Divisions I, II, III. Institutionsare ofmembers one anotheror division established rules oneligibility,recruiting, financialand aid, regulates collegesports. The NCAA has The NationalCollegiate AthleticAssociation (NCAA), an organization founded 1906 in that has N.C.A.A ELIGIBILITY CENTER Summer** schoolmake-up workapply may to the4 creditfull total. are cards issued, as except provided Section in 5. periodwhere the school has six (6) periods grading school per year, beginningon the first day report hasfour (4) grading periodsper schoolyear, foror at leastten (10) schooldays of the next grading interscholasticathletes at for least fifteen (15) schooldays of the next period grading where theschool notdoes meet thestandards provided above, said student shall be ineligible to participate in eligibility for thenext grading period. cases In a where student’s work in any preceding grading period thestudent’s final credits his/her in credits for thelast period grading be usedshall to determine his/her be reported weekly ona basis, and be filedshall in theoffice.Principal’s At the end of theschool year, orsubjects, the equivalent. Eligibility shall be cumulative from thebeginning a of grading period,shall approvedby the Principal as full-time curriculum.a The student must be at passing least four full-credit be eligibleTo for interscholastic athleticcompetition, a student must pursue curriculum a defined and P.I.A.A. ELIGIBILITY ACADEMIC other other forced couldphysical activity which adverselyaffect the physicalhealthand ofthesafety individual, and calisthenics, elements,exposure the to forced consumption ofany food, liquor, ordrug othersubstance, any or include, bebut not limited any to, ofa brutality physicalsuchnature, whipping,as beating,branding, forced underthe sanction of or asrecognized organizationa aninstitution by ofhigher education. term The shall or intoadmission or affiliation with,ora as condition continuedformembership in,any organizationoperating ofa safety willfullystudent or which ordestroys removespublic or private forproperty purpose the of initiation “ sectionunless the context clearlystates otherwise: The followingand words whenphrases usedin act this shall thehave given meanings to them this in [P.S.] 5253.Definitions PENNSYLVANIA HAZING LAW immediately should report the to matter a coach, teacher, athletic director, or administrator. Any studentexposed to assault, harassment, or hazing, suspects or thatsuch activities are occurring, anyother activity which in student-athletes represent James Buchanan School High Middleor School. program at Buchanan. James meansThis on the fields courts,or in room,the locker on the bus,ator StudentHandbook. Hazing, therefore, cannot and not bewill condoned or permitted in theathletic Codeoffense. more A completeexplanation of harassment can be found the Jamesin Buchanan bonding. However, itis actually a form of harassment representsand a James Buchanan Disciplinary In athleticsettings, some viewhazingmay as harmless a rite of initiation anor important for activity team HAZING throughavailable HAZING.” C. 1. 3. Disciplinary IneligibilityDisciplinary illness. exceptionsAttendancemay buildingby be made the administrator or athleticdirector due injuryto or the building the administrator or athleticdirector. Any thatisstudent athlete chronic a problemdisciplinary bedeclaredmay ineligible atthe discretion of action Any or situation recklesslyor which intentionally theendangers mental or physical healthor www.naiaeligibilitycenter.org . . an If athlete is interestedparticipating in an at college NAIA information is . . st of 11 Page3 mannerat alltimesand avoid situations that bring will James Buchanan School High disrepute. in athlete is a Buchanan James High School Ambassador.Athletes should conduct themselvesin proper a Studentsthat participate extracurricular in activities assume additional responsibilities. The student Rules Governing Interscholastic Sports and Cheerleading Squads individualto insuch participate activity notwithstanding. organizationdirectlyis or indirectly condition shall bepresumed be “forced”to activity,the willingnessofan definitionthis uponinitiationwhich orthe admission into or affiliation with or continuedmembership in an destructionor removalofpublic or private Forproperty. purposes definition,of this any describedactivity as in physical activity which adverselyaffectcould the mental healthor dignity ofthe individual,or any willful shall include any would activity which individualsubject the extreme to anyembarrassment, otherforcedor 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. D. C. B. A. 1. 12. 11. 10. 9. A. particular particular sport approvalwith of the athletic and director principal. Additionaland rules regulations bemay included by the coach charge in of his/her thediscretion of the coaching staffinvolved, the athletic director, principal.and compete that in particular sport, until theyserve probationary a period which is up to Any player from dismissed varsity a team disciplinary for may reasons no longer Requirements varsityletters for are determined by established athletic guidelines. theteam bus to athletic contests. administration coach.and It is understood thatallathletes cheerleadersand will ride parentswith bemay given special in circumstances with prior approval fromthe Allathletes should return fromathletic contests on theteam bus. Permission to return player froman athletic team. (2)Two absences from practicewithout permission bemay grounds to dismiss a Allathletes must be prompt practice for sessions well as as games. Athletesmaintain must grades passing according to P.I.A.A.and theschool district. program would disqualifythe athlete fromparticipation the in athleticprogram. condition a to maintain probationarystatus. Failure to participate completeand this required A program of specifiedcounseling as by the administration bemay invoked as dismissal and/or probation. of Use tobacco in any formresultmay disciplinary in action, may which include probationotheror action disciplinary by theadministration. Any usepossessionor of drugs or alcoholby studentathletes may in result dismissal, schoolyear athletics. in fromthe team for the remainder of the and season on probation the remainder of the Any athletesuspended under thedistrict drug and alcohol policy shall be dismissed / DRUG ALCOHOL POLICY for ATHLETES: AthleticDepartment and Administrationfor: participatingany in interscholastic sport bemay establishedat the discretion of the probation A period,dismissal, revocationor of the privileges of trying out for or practiceparticipateor in athleticevents during the suspended period. Studentsplaced on suspension in-school(i.e. or out-of-school) not are permitted to clearedthrough the athleticdirector principal.and Permanentsuspensions from teams,other than automatic suspension, be shall practiceanor athletic contest to beeligible to participate on theday. Allathletes must attendschool a of minimum a half-day a.m.) (11:30 the day of a regulations. Out-of-seasonsummer violations Athletic of Department and rules school policies and 12 Page3 discrimination,fighting, vandalism, academicdishonesty, underage drinking, and illegal drug violentorillegal activities (examples: hazing, sexual harassment/assault, gambling, commentsagainst race gender). and/or No posts depictshould orencourage unacceptable, commentsaimed at student-athlete, a coach or at team schoolanother and derogatory individualor (examples:entity derogatory comments regarding school;another taunting • limited not images to that portray thepersonal marijuana use of and drug paraphernalia. • pornographic and nature other inappropriate material. • • participationonline in communities includedepictionsmay presentationsor of the following: futureoptions (i.e. college, Examplesprofession). of inappropriateand offensive behaviors concerning athlete’s perceptionof the student-athlete and our canschool.This be detrimental also to a student pictures,videos, comments posters.and Inappropriate material foundthird by parties affects the collegeofficials--could easily access your profiles viewallpersonaland information. includesThis all athletes be should aware that third parties--including themedia, faculty, futureemployers and Student athletesone in formanother. or byused the majority of student Facebook,times. Twitter and other social sites media have in increased popularity globally,areand responsibilityto portray your team, your coaches, our school,and ayourselves in positive manner all at the highestin regard areand asseen role in models the community. As leaders you have the athletes held are Playingand competing James for Buchanan High/Middle School privilege. is a Student Signature______Date ______Printed Name ______sports socialand media guidelines for theJames Buchanan High/MiddleSchool AthleticDepartment. the I undersigned student-athlete understand adhere will and to the governing rules interscholastic coach. permanentsuspension fromthe team, as determined by the administration, athletic director,headand adhere to policies these and guidelines result may disciplinary in actionincluding temporary or requirementsthat you must adhere to a as JBHS/JBMS student-athlete. Also, you affirmthatfailure to Governing InterscholasticSports and Social Media for Guidelines Student-Athletes and the signing By below youaffirm that you understandthe James Buchanan High/Middle School Rules team, your familyJamesor Buchanan. School. always Remember, present a positiveimage doand not do anythingto embarrass yourself, the positivelyand reflects your own values and wellethics as as those of Buchanan James High/Middle you If ever doubtare in of theappropriateness of your onlinepublic material, consider whether itupholds use). James James Buchanan HIGH/Middle SCHOOLSOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES FORSTUDENT-ATHLETES Content Content online unsportsmanlike, that is derogatory, demeaning orthreatening towardany other Pictures,videos, comments orposters condone that drug-related activity. This includes is but Photos,videos, comments and that are of a sexual nature. This includeslinks to websites of a Photos,videos, commentsorposters showing thepersonal use of alcohol,drugs tobacco. and ‐ C. B. coaches,administration, game officials, otheror school personnel. NOathletes write should articles to the news media criticizing team fellow members, school“in” or of “out” season. Violationsof the lawand other acts which bring disrepute embarrassmentor to the ‐ ‐ ‐ 13 Page3 invited to remain on the high school team. Those not selected for the high school team and those who choose notto andthose whochoose forthehighschoolteam team.Thosenotselected toremainonthehighschool invited staff,willbe selectedbythecoaching asperP.I.A.A. ninthgradeathletes, andasetpracticeperiod After try-outs thefollowingconditions: highschoolteamunder bepermittedtotry-outforthe gradestudentsshall the ninth schoolprogram, program,aswellahigh amiddleschool/ninthgrade athleticteams.Insportsthathave school “ Ninth Grade Participation payable to theTuscarora School District. the before firstscheduled for contest the beathlete to eligible to participate. Makechecks writtennote to thecoach. All fees mustbe in handed to thehead coach and mustbe received familycap. Those individuals receiving and free reduced lunch are exempt, must but submita Student-Athletes. The is fee $100.00 per sport. aThere is $200.00 individual cap a and $400.00 School Tuscarora The School District has imposed a Student ActivityFee on all High School and Middle ACTIVITY FEE dayofcompetition. levelinclassonthe ondeterminingtheirparticipation athletes withstudent- willuseprudentjudgment PhysicalEducation teachers onthedayofcompetition. classes even Education tobeexcusedfromPhysical expect“special”treatmentfromteachers athletesshouldnot interscholastic whoparticipatein courseforgraduation.Students importantandrequired sport.PhysicalEducationisan particular duringtheir classesevenwhen“inseason” requiredPhysicalEducation toactivelyparticipateinall expected EducationClassParticipation Physical contest atthattime. ordemandsofthe playersbestsuitedtotheconditions efforttowin,acoachwillusethe In an playingtimedoesnotexist. orguaranteed orintramuralteams,equal However,unlikerecreation student-athlete. theresponsibilitiesofa teammeansacceptingall one’smembershiponthe onandmaintaining right. Being privilegeandnota teamatJamesBuchananHSisa onanathletic tounderstandthatparticipation It isimportant PARTICIPATION ON AN ATHLETIC TEAM as appropriate as sectionsof the form insurance out filled the by athletictrainer parent/guardian.and protectionnotdoes cover. An injuryand report accident formneeds to be onatfile Central Office as well isThis to cover additionalcosts incurred from an athletic injurythat participant’s a primary insurance athletics.The Tuscarora DistrictSchool havedoes a secondary policy insurance on individual athletes. parent/guardian throughor the schooldistrict purchased to insurance participate in interscholastic AthleteInsurance: declarea primary secondaryand sport the in case ofconflict. a Agreement must be receivedfrom both sport coaches theand athleticbuilding director. The athlete must TwoSport Participation: thatsport season on any non-school team that in sport. Non-schoolSport Participation: thatsport. Status:Amateur ParticipationOther Requirements bechanged. cannot and theteamforentireseason School)he/shemustremainon level(JV/VarsityorNinthGrade/Middle certain hasbeenplacedata scrimmage.Onceafreshman ofthefinal scheduled mustbemadeattheconclusion decision This forapprovalunderP.I.A.A.guidelines. highschooladministration willpresentthenamesto director staff, theathletic consultationwiththecoaching totheathleticdirector.After schoolteam,shallbegiven the high for graders,whoareselected staff.Thenamesofninth andmiddleschoolcoaching bythehighschool coordinated willbe schoolteam.Thisprocess totry-outfortheninthgrade/middle theinvitationwillstillbeeligible accept Super Frosh” guidelines are established within the P.I.A.A. guidelines. Ninth grade students maytry-outforhigh Ninthgradestudents withintheP.I.A.A.guidelines. Frosh”guidelinesareestablished Super    all applicable P.I.A.A. regulations/guidelines are adhered to areadhered P.I.A.A.regulations/guidelines all applicable permissionisgranted parental levelofcompetition choosestotry-out forthehigher student A student A who a represents school in an interscholastic sport be must an amateur in Allathletes must acceptablehave insurance protectioneither from his her or Athletesparticipatemay in activities two during a current sport season. A student A who member is a of any team notmay participate during - It is important to also understand that all the student-athletes are allthestudent-athletes toalsounderstandthat -Itisimportant 14 Page3 Allobligations such as returninguniforms and equipment must also be completed priorto joining a 2] Any player a quitting team must getthe approval of the original coach before second joining a team. 1] Any fromplayer cut squad a during tryoutsis free to immediately try outjoinor another team. order achieve to allof the objectives, above the followingguidelines be will used: also we want to safeguard fairnessanand ethical approachregardwith to allcoaches teams.and In bealtered. atWhile we James Buchanan High andSchool Middle wantSchool to promote participation, Whetherby cut, being quitting by or being by dismissed, student-athletes’ a membership on a team can STUDENT-ATHLETES CHANGING TEAMS difficultthisprocessdecision, for all. less experience apainfulbecomes the sport.andstudent-athletes and support coach’s another understand When parents cutAnyoneais fromwelcome keep everyone. to team again to season tryor try out next forstudent-athletesdisappointingparents,cannot manyandeven for wetheir unfortunately did not individuals or the cutwho we makeWhilethatdid team. understandbeing is meetindividuallywill team member with andwill post each prospective listnot anyof as available andbe answerquestions.Coaches task possible, student-athletes’positively as to every toCoaches of sensitivefeelingsgiven disappointment,consideration. are will the handle will isathlete expecttreatedthe fairly Parentsshould candidate make squad. that every and aduring yearstudent- the evenbeing thatensureaof team senior previous or a does not JVmake or automatically the the varsity year.aeither following squad member Having been are from that guarantees. previous there no Players year’s fornot the JV team,example,do The criteriafortheaisIt developedby selecting coach.important team to is also remember factors. the coachhasandauthority Every other responsibility hisfor selectingor team. her limitations ourdue to of regulations facilities,to some specific restrictions, travelsports, and School, High may squad.Buchanan itsports a necessary in be to This occur some cut may our Whileisto greatest athleticultimate goal promote possible participationthe at James TEAM SELECTION be must approved the by III District committee. Non-traditionalStudent Athletes: faculty,and administration. Student-athletes theAthletic Director. Departure be timeswill scheduled publishedand coaches, for players, custodians, Transportationfor allathletic contests,scrimmages and when necessary, practicesbe will arranged by TRANSPORTATION beinga memberofateam. andenjoying thevalueofwinning, learning, thesame timeacknowledging while at ofaJuniorVarsitysquad betheultimatepurpose ofstudent-athletesshould Varsityteam.Thedevelopment Junior theprimaryobjectiveofa should notbe recordorwinningachampionship however,compilingagreat athletics, isimportantin eachyear.Strivingtowin forvarsitycompetitionwillmakethesquad bestsuited The student-athletes yeartothevarsitysquad. moveupthefollowing a student-athletewillautomatically notguaranteethat team does aJunior Varsity given.Beingamemberof Acaution,however,mustalsobe varsitysquadinthefuture. make the potentialto thestudent-athlete’s onaJuniorVarsityteammayenhance thevarsityteam,participation not making thelimitingfactorin age,size,orskilllevelmaybe Whilethestudent-athlete’s skillsandgainexperience. to develop squadanopportunity toparticipateonthevarsity student-athletesunable Varsityteamsexisttoprovidethose Junior THE PURPOSE OF A JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM activities otherwith teams without undue pressure from coach a to change teams. 6] the During off-season,a student-athlete can participate in weight-training,conditioning and similar season.prohibitionThis of recruiting should wouldand extend throughthe off-season. program.wouldThis include any player who beenhad a ofmember a squad during the previous 5] coach No attempt should to recruitstudent-athletes from another James Buchananteam to his/her thefinal decision. 4] The athleticdirector mediate will allproblems when a student-athlete changes teams and have will director joining before anotherteam. 3] Any player from a dismissed squad must getthe approval of the original coach fromand the athletic second team. Mustbecompliance in currentwith P.I.A.A. regulations. Waivers MUST useschool-provided transportation to allathletic 15 Page3 Varsity, Varsity, andJuniorVarsity MiddleSchool Athletic AdmissionCosts: Admission General Policy ADMISSION TO SPORTING EVENTS Handbookmay in result dismissal fromsports teams. nutritionalsupplements the for purpose of enhancing performance.to Failure comply withthe Student tobacco.Students notmay distributeuseor the any over counter prescriptiondrugs dietaryor and actionsoutlined within this Students policy. notmay use,be or possession in of drugs, alcohol, or Handbook.Violations of the Substance Abuse Policy be will handled to according the disciplinary The TuscaroraDistrictSchool policies concerning substance abuse outlined are in the Student SUBSTANCE ABUSE circumstances.emergency legal parenta or guardian transportmay student-athletes. This however,should only in occur school-provided by transportation unless the head coach receives parental personally. permission Only addition,student-athletes who are transportedby school-provided transportation to events contests scrimmagesand unless priorarrangements have been madethewith administration. In entry entry fee.We make attemptwill every to ensure thatgame officials, officers, security and deciding whetheran individual can be allowedto leave and re-enter withoutpaying another Theseare some typesof situations where the rule common of sense prevail should when 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 9. 8. requests re-entry, cooperate. please others in attendanceat athletic events. an individualIf has a legitimatetoreason leave and schooladministration are appropriatedisplaying courtesyand cooperationto parents and -> a -> parent awith young child leavesto geta jacketblanketor from the car; Someexamples: anotherfee, itis expected that good judgment be usedunder certain circumstances. guidelines of notallowing spectators to leave athletic and events re-enter without paying field must area) pay again to re-enter.Exception – While we the support general Any guest paying attending an athletic contest who leavesthe site (gymnasium, specific Allschool age individualsbewill charged admission. guest. Thesebadges are non-transferrable. Tuscarora School Employee IDBadges are good for district employees and one residence. “ varsity footballgames. Football and Green and White passes. The parkingpasswill be valid home for Seasonarepasses sold on a season to season basis. Passesare non-transferrable. competitions. level competitions$4.00 and and $1.00 respectfully for middle school price The adult of admission is $5.00 student and admission is $2.00 for varsity In-season have thehave on aanimal leash at alltimes must and cleanup after the animal. bringingan animal on to school property a for permitted and approved purpose must forused public school-sponsored programs approved by school administration. Anyone theschool administration. Exceptions guide are dogs, assistance and animals animals dogs No otheror pets permitted are the in athleticfacilities without direct permission of productswhile on school district property. schoolAll district facilities are tobacco free. Pleaserefrain from theuse of these -> a -> parent otheror adults needs to leave to attend a family emergency. a -> parent leavesto pick-up another child froman after-school activity; A A parkingpasswill issued be to purchasing those tickets season thesportin of GOLD” cards issued are those to district residents65 or who showolder proof of athletes shall beadmitted withoutcharge awith activity valid card.

MUST return 16 Page3 Golf Tennis Country Cross Football withoutmeeting the above requirements ifhe/she has met standards II, III, and IV. so. Any student,after participating onthe varsityteam for 2 years,more or may receive letter a award therequirements. A player complete must theseason good in standing, unless medically unable to do fulfilled to thesatisfaction of the coach. Letters bewill awarded only to players those who meet allfour of adhere to thestandards. However, it notdoes guarantee thestudent a letter unless #II, III,IVand are 1] Listedbelow are the criteria for earning letter a at James Buchanan High School. All coaches shall VARSITY LETTERING recognized those the end-of-the-seasonin report that be will on file the in athleticoffice. regulations.The head coach staffand shall determine thenumber of individual andteam awards include Individual athleticteam awards should conform to thePennsylvania InterscholasticAthletic Association ATHLETIC AWARDS receive receive (1)one varsityletter throughout or his high her schoolcareer. 3] The varsityletter be will the approvedschool letter including appropriate emblem. An athlete will only receive letter. outstandingjob performed. was These individualswho do not attend allpractices eventsand should not 2] StudentAssistants and shouldManagers normallyserve two before years lettering unless an Cheerleading Soccer Volleyball II. I. V. IV. III. 80% of of 80% games of 50% halves matches of 50% matches of 50% matches of 50% of 80% meets quarters of 50%

Attitude andTowardPracticeTraining Participation in – met Contests Has requirements Respect of Respect home facility and facilityvisitor Facilities Care of and Equipment Sportsmanship/Citizenship - attendsregularly practice- - returnsall - equipment assigned demonstratesfor concernequipment- accepts decision - coach’s - shows officials, - respect coaches, andspectators for the team - andfollowsinstructionslistens andcontests practicesto during - followstraining rules - displays competing- attitude excellent an while Track &FieldTrack Softball Baseball Swimming/Diving Wrestling Basketball 80% of of 80% meets pitchers 25% of 50% innings / pitchers 25% of 50% innings / of 50% meets of 50% matches of 50% quarters 17 Page3 Eachcoach is responsible his for her or area team’s on thewebsite. informationabout Buchanan James Athletics, be will available by the visiting following website; promotional purposes.The updated most schedules, cancellations,directions, scores, otherand website,the booster’swebsite, otherand Tuscarora DistrictSchool publications for educational and/or Throughout theyear, photographs videotapesand bemay taken of students to be used on the school’s ATHLETIC WEBSITE middleand school main offices. athleticteam including the next school year, have will and on afile financial obligationthe in highschool paid,the studentathlete not will receive letter a award, be to participateeligible on any otherschool football helmetsshoulderand pads.) Until any forcharges lost equipmentreconditioningor have been to be professionally reconditioned the for nextseason be will charged the reconditioning fee. (i.e., theschool for purchasing new replacement items. Studentathletes who do not returnequipment in time performedcommitments during that season. The price replacing for items these be will the actual cost to (outsideof normal and wear or usage) misplaced.They also will be responsible for anyfundraising will Parents befinancially responsible equipment for uniformsand that are stolen, lost, damaged is the It responsibility of the student/athlete to maintain and return allequipment and uniforms issued. EQUIPMENT awards. 8] Any studentathlete who does notcomplete the sports season not shall be eligible end for of season letter. 7] (volunteer)Parent ininvolvement a shall program no in be way a factor for toone achieve school a one for to aachieve school letter. 6] Participation fund in raising by activities the student his and heror parents in shall no be way a factor 5] certificate A also will be awarded individuals to who receive varsity a letter season.each schoolsimilar related insignias. 4] Forawards subsequent for years sport/activities,and participants receive will sports specific pins, or Consideration should be should to other sportsavailability.given siteConsideration be andpractice in-season minimize potentialto the forthe detrimentaleffects the health participants.of upon P.I.A.A.of regulations the regulations orderPractices and training must carefully be in planned coachandathleticaccordance directorwiththe determined by the head in rules and helpful performance invery be athleticcan to Thearecontest.athletic schedules practice Positivevery encouraged. however, are teamsmuch support nurturingandstudent-athletes of setting. compromised. academic beat cannot in games, settingSpectators Education any bein disruptioncannot practice more a any focus in thanwouldallowed toleratedanbe toinstruction Interruptionsstudent-athlete’staking place. and interference a concentration and sessions the are equivalent of These teacher’s classroomandthere a quality is real, are closedtherePractice verysessions isnormally to a spectators sound for and reason this. PRACTICE REGULATIONS questionsanswered toand obtain the most update informationconcerning our athletic program.    and twoand hours for thehigh school level. This length time of is exclusive of dressing,showering Oneand one-half hours of practicetimeshould be asused a guideline at themiddle schoollevel should Coaches prepare practice a plan on a basis. daily consideration will be givento other school functions. practiceHightime. school sports have first priority when scheduling practice;however, special Sincemany sports shareathletic facilities, itrequires coaches to work together to schedule meetings.and www.jamesbuchananathletics.org Visit site this often to yourhave 18 Page3

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