North Reading High School Athletic Department Handbook 2021-2022 David W. Johnson, Athletic Director 978-664-7800, extension 5290
[email protected] Laura DiBacco, Athletic Department Admin. Asst. 978-664-7800, extension 5291
[email protected] Please visit the website for North Reading High School at hs.north-reading.k12.ma.us for up-to-date athletic schedules and directions to the various athletic fields and complexes in the Cape Ann League 1 Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………… ……. 4 North Reading Public Schools District Mission Statement……………....... ……. 4 Mission Statement on Inclusion……………………………………………. ……. 5 North Reading High School’s Core Values, Beliefs, and Twenty-First Century Learning Expectations......……………………………………………….. 5 Philosophy of Athletics…………………………………………………………… 6 Athletic Program Goals…………………………………………………………… 7 Fundamentals of Good Sportsmanship…………………………………………… 8 Governing Bodies………………………………………………………………… 9 M.I.A.A. Mission Statement……………………………………………….. ……. 9 M.I.A.A. Governance……………………………………………………….……. 9 M.I.A.A. Coaches’ Code of Ethics……………………………………………….. 10 M.I.A.A. Loyalty to High School Team: Bona Fide Team Member Rule……… 11 M.I.A.A. Position on Out-of-Season Activities………………………………….. 11 M.I.A.A. Specific Interpretation of Out-Of-Season Coach/Athlete Contact……... 11 M.I.A.A. Age Requirement for Participation in Athletics…………………..……. 12 M.I.A.A. Gender Equity and Leadership…………………………………………. 12 M.I.A.A. Policy for Time Allowed for Athletic Participation…………………… 12 M.I.A.A./NRHS Chemical Health