The James Monroe High School Athletic Mission Statement
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Dear Parents/Guardians of Student Athletes, Another new school year is rapidly approaching! August means our fall athletic programs begin, and our students will once again be practicing. One can imagine the whistles blowing, athletes huffing and puffing, officials preparing, and the excitement building as another year of athletics at The James Monroe High School approaches. The attached newsletter is full of important information regarding each fall sport. Please take the time to read and to discuss with your child the athletic options availa- ble and to stress the importance of good sportsmanship. In addition to game schedules and directions to competing schools, the newsletter contains the names of the head coaches and their assistants. We have included their contact information should you have a question that is not addressed in the newsletter. The James Monroe is a member of the Virginia High School League. Starting in the Fall of 2013 the V.H.S.L. has reclassified all member schools into six classes. The James Monroe High School is in the 3A East Classification. At the conclusion of regular season play, our student athletes will compete in Conference 27 which includes the following schools: Brentsville, Culpeper, The James Monroe, Kettle Fun, Manassas Park, and Spotsylvania. We invite each student to be a part of an athletic team. We take pride in creating an enjoyable, yet challenging environment for our student athletes and expect them to present themselves as dedicated athletes who are proud to wear the black and orange. Athletes are expected to excel on the field of play and in the classroom. We work with the athletes to build self-confidence and to develop an atti- tude that conveys excellent sportsmanship skills and an overall appreciation for learning. All student athletes are expected to maintain at least a 2.0 GPA throughout the entire school year. James Monroe is an excellent high school. We look forward to your help and support. It is our goal to keep our academic and athletic performances the best in the area. We hope to see you in August. Sincerely, Mary Crismon Student Activities Director The James Monroe High School Athletic Mission Statement The mission of The James Monroe High School Athletic Department is to provide an ath- letic and extracurricular program that instills strong values of discipline, sportsmanship, integrity, leadership, and social responsibility; to promote ethnic and cultural diversity within our athletic and extracurricular programs; and to make our programs an endur- ing source of pride for students, alumni, and the community. THE JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC NEWSLETTER, FALL 2013 PAGE 2 If you have any questions concerning the athletic program please contact: Mary Crismon Julian Bumbrey Kenton Griffin Student Activities Director Assistant Student Activities Director Assistant Student Activities Director 540-372-1100 (Ext. 2173) 540-372-1100 (Ext. 2118) 540-372-1100 (Ext 2425) 540-226-9587 (Cell) 540-760-8600 (cell) 540-273-4634 (cell) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] We ask that each parent of a fall athlete attend a short meeting to discuss the athletic code of conduct, eligibility, scholastic endeavors, and the trainer’s role. The head coach of each sport will notify parents of the time and place. Parents will be able to ask questions, to secure practice and game schedules, and to meet each of the coaches assigned to the sport. Parents will need to sign all rules and regulations for the school as well as the rules/guidelines established by the coach. Your encouragement and support of James Monroe Athletics have always been the secret to our success. We ask your continued support by attending this important meeting with your son or daughter. We believe you will find this program very beneficial. VARSITY FOOTBALL HEAD COACH—RICH SERBAY~ASSISTANT COACHES—DARRYL DYSON, SR., VAL FOLDEN, KENTON GRIFFIN, EDDIE HAYNES, DON JOY, NICK KENNEY, GEORGE MAJOR, JONATHAN PHIPPS, SAMMY SERBAY. Pre-Season Information: Weight Training—Monday & Wednesday, 5:00—7:00 P.M. in the weight room Free sports physicals @ JMHS—July 18, 5:00—8:00 P.M., by appointment (call 741-1404) Parks & Recreation Camp—July 15—19, 5:00—7:00 P.M. Speed Camp—July 22—25, 6:00—8:00 P.M. Practice will begin on Monday, August 5 at 5:00-8:00 P.M. at James Monroe High School. Varsity football tryouts are open to James Monroe students enrolled in grades 9 - 12. Equipment will be distributed July 29—August 1 from 10:00 A.M.— 12:00 P.M. and 2:00—7:00 P.M. All students trying out must have a current sports physical and proof of insurance on file before practicing. J.V. FOOTBALL HEAD COACH—VAL FOLDEN~ASSISTANT COACHES—NICK KENNEY, DARRYL DYSON, SR. Practice will begin on Monday, August 5, 5:00—8:00 P.M. Students in grades 9 - 10 are eligible to play J.V. Football. J.V. players can follow the same equipment pick-up schedule as varsity athletes. All students must have a current sports phys- ical and proof of insurance on file before practicing. Any questions regarding the football program can be directed to the Head Varsity Football coach, Rich Serbay. Coach Serbay can be reached at school (372-1100 ext. 4177), cell (907-8969), or by e-mail ([email protected]). FIELD HOCKEY HEAD COACH—JAMIE HARRIS TIERNEY~J.V. COACH - AUDREY RACKLEY Pre-Season Conditioning—July 16,17,18,22, 8:00—9:30 A.M. @ JMHS, July 29—August 2 TBD Varsity and junior varsity field hockey practice will begin on Monday, August 5 at James Monroe. First practice will be 7:30—9:00 A.M., and the second practice will be 6:00-8:30 P.M. Eligible players must have a current sports physical on file before practicing. Varsity and junior varsity field hockey home games will be played at Maury Stadium. Any questions regarding the field hockey program at James Monroe can be directed to Jamie Harris Tierney at 361-4717 or harris [email protected]. THE JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC NEWSLETTER, FALL 2013 PAGE 3 GOLF HEAD COACH - GREG HOWARD Golf is a co-ed sport, and all students in grades 9-12 are eligible to try out. The team will be limited to a total of ten play- ers. The home course will be the Fredericksburg Country Club, and practice will begin on August 1 at 11:00 A.M. Informal practice events and tryouts will take place prior to August 1. All players must have a current sports physical on file before trying out. For additional information regarding the golf program contact head coach, Greg Howard at [email protected] or 538-0801. VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH—SHAMUS GORDON Pre-Season Conditioning JMHS Weight Room Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 P.M. beginning July 16 The Varsity Volleyball team will begin practice on August 5 at James Monroe High School. Students in grades nine through twelve are eligible to try out for volleyball. Interested students must have a current sports physical on file. Ques- tions regarding the volleyball program should be directed to Coach Gordon at [email protected] or 540-907-3680. CHEERLEADING HEAD COACHES—KRISTINA ABEL~J.V. COACHES—ERICA SAMUEL AND SYREETA DAVIDSON-JOHNSON Cheer camp will be July 29—August 1 from 9:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M. in the gymnasium. Camp dress should be black shorts and a plain white t-shirt. Camp gear will be distributed the first day of camp. Campers should bring water and a packed lunch. Any questions regarding the Cheerleading program should be directed to Head Coach, Kristina Abel, at [email protected], [email protected], or 850-5312. Junior varsity cheerleaders may contact Syreeta Daven- port-Johnson at [email protected] or 322-9488, or Erica Samuel at [email protected] or 287-6304. CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH—DAVID LOVEGROVE—ASSISTANT—DANIEL ACHE Pre-Season Conditioning Mileage Base-Building phase for all runners is held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Led by team captains and coaches, these runs are held on Washington Avenue. This base-building phase is essential to runners who will try out for the team in August. VA Runner Cross Country Camp through July 17—contact VA Runner to sign up. Free sports physicals @ JMHS—July 18, 5:00—8:00 P.M., by appointment (call 741-1404) The James Monroe Cross Country team is led by head coach, David Lovegrove. Students in grades 9 - 12 are eligible to participate. Practices are held at James Monroe High School, and the home course is located at Pratt Park which is be- hind the Y.M.C.A. on Butler Road in Stafford. Practice will begin on Monday, August 5 from 7:30—9:30 A.M. in front of the school. A calendar with practice and meet dates will be on the website. Students must have a current sports physical on file. Any questions regarding the Cross Country program should be directed to Head Coach, David Lovegrove at 540-907- 0332 or [email protected]. THE JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC NEWSLETTER, FALL 2013 PAGE 4 The James Monroe High School Athletics and Activities 2.0 Policy TERM 1 – August Final Spring Term Grades Determines Eligibility for Fall Sports VHSL Rule and 2.0 Rule Interim 1.1 – Three Weeks Warning – Establish Study Hall Interim 1.2 – Three Weeks Sit out one week and mandatory Study Hall Report Card 1 2.0 Rule (This determines eligibility for Winter Sports) Interim 2.1 – Three Weeks Warning – Establish Study Hall (End of Fall Sports & Beginning of Winter Try- outs) Interims 2.2 – Three Weeks Sit out one week and Mandatory Study Hall Report Card 2 VHSL Rule and 2.0 Rule (Determines eligibility for Spring Sports) TERM 2 - February Interim 3.1 – Three Weeks Warning – Establish Study Hall Interim 3.2 – Three Weeks Sit out one week and Mandatory Study Hall Report Card 3 2.0 Rule Interim 4.1 – Three Weeks Warning – Establish Study Hall (End of Spring Athletic Schedule) Interim 4.2 – Three Weeks Sit out one week and Mandatory Study Hall (Spring Sports Playoffs) Report Card 4 End of Year Report Card – Eligibility for Fall Sports.