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PARENT/STUDENT ATHLETIC HANDBOOK
20150718
PHILOSOPHY OF ATHLETICS AT students is no greater in interscholastic athletics WALLA WALLA HIGH SCHOOL than it is in daily living. Through emphasis on injury prevention, rule changes, and coaching skills, we The Walla Walla community takes great pride in the are attempting to keep this frequency of injury as low success and achievements of their athletic teams as possible. and members. At Walla Walla High School, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of Any student participating in competitive athletics is individual and team interscholastic activities. Student required by Walla Walla School District to have athletes have the opportunity to learn, develop, and accident insurance in force. Families may purchase practice skills by extending their abilities through the school insurance through Myers Stevens athletic program. The purpose of athletics is to (www.myers-stevens.com) to meet the minimum enhance and contribute towards the overall requirements for participation in athletics programs. education of each student athlete. Similar to the Families who have private insurance for their curricular program, we hope to offer a sound students, that meet the minimum requirement, need educational environment where appropriate methods not purchase the school insurance. Families using of instruction are used. It is also recognized that a private insurance will be asked to furnish the Name well-organized and well-conducted athletic program of their insurance company and the number of their is a potent factor in the morale of a school student insurance policy and group. Please contact the body and an important phase of good community- athletic department or coaching staff if you have any school relations. questions or concerns about our program.
Athletics and interscholastic sports are not extracurricular activities. They are an extension of the total educational program and are viewed as co- RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR curricular. The rewards that accrue to students as a WALLA WALLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES result of their participation in activities are well documented and extremely positive. Students who Students who participate in the athletic program of participate in comprehensive co-curricular programs Walla Walla High School must comply with all rules benefit socially, physically, mentally and emotionally. and regulations governing the sports in which they participate. These include the rules and regulations The success of the program is dependent upon the of Walla Walla School District, Walla Walla High quality, commitment and dedication of the personnel School, Walla Walla School District Athletic employed in the program. As coaches, the success Department, Yakima Valley Interscholastic Activity of our programs will be based on the ability of each Association (YVIAA), Washington Interscholastic student athlete to gain positive experiences in the Athletic Association (WIAA), the Mid-Columbia following areas: teamwork, discipline, goal setting, Conference League, and any special rules that each academic achievement, cooperation, and individual coach deems necessary for the safe and competitive desire. Winning may be important but successful operation of his/her sport. not as important as the athletes who participate in the programs and their efforts to improve and be team players. WIAA / WALLA WALLA SCHOOL DISTRICT STANDARDS FOR ATHLETICS
RISK MANAGEMENT A. Student eligibility criteria - All contestants must be eligible under the rules of the Washington Our coaches are committed to doing everything Interscholastic Activities Association to participate in possible to minimize your student’s chance of injury. an interscholastic contest. For more information, We have carefully reviewed the coaching techniques please visit wiaa.com. with student safety as the primary concern. We are confident that methods of teaching skills and B. Age limits - The student shall be under 20 fundamentals are sound and safe. All of our years of age on September 1 for the fall sports coaches and trainers have current first aid and CPR season, on December 1 for the winter sports certification. They have received training in dealing season, and on March 1 for the spring sports with medical emergencies and blood borne season. pathogens. C. Student member of a school - An We want to remind you that there is always the risk individual must be a regular member of the school of serious injury, serious illness, paralysis or even he/she represents in order to participate in an death in interscholastic athletics. However, studies interscholastic athletic activity. An individual is a by agencies such as the National Federation of ”regular member” of a school if he/she is enrolled State High School Associations have shown the half time or more, exclusive of interscholastic athletic frequency of catastrophic injuries to high school activities. Page | 1
D. Running Start/AEP/Home School K. Non-School Participation - During any students - Students contemplating Running Start, sport season after joining a school squad, students AEP, or any other programs need to carefully check may participate in non-school athletic activities, their athletic eligibility before enrolling in the provided they do not miss a team practice or program. Running Start students must comply with scheduled contest and they have the approval of WIAA standards of attendance. All students their school coach. Exception maybe allowed if involved in any of the above programs must such activity does not adversely affect the comply with the same eligibility standards as performance of the athlete in practice and/or students attending high school on a full time competition in the judgment of the coach and/or basis. district athletic director.
E. Scholarship - In order to maintain athletic eligibility during the current nine (9) weeks, the AMATEUR STANDING RULES student shall maintain passing grades in a minimum of five (5) full-time subjects. Grades will be WIAA Rule 18.23.0 states that students representing monitored periodically to ascertain a student’s a school in an interscholastic sport must be an academic eligibility. A student shall have passed at amateur in that sport. An amateur student athlete is least five (5) full-time subjects in the immediately one who engages in athletics for the physical, preceding nine (9) weeks/semester in order to be mental, social and educational benefits and to whom eligible for competition at the beginning of the athletics is an avocation and not a source of following quarter/semester. financial reward. In order to maintain amateur standing in those activities under WIAA jurisdiction, F. Transferring and Foreign Exchange the student athlete: Students - In order to be eligible, the student must 1. May not accept merchandise or in-kind gifts live with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) within the of more than $300 in fair market value per bounds of Walla Walla School District or comply sport during any one calendar year August with WIAA rule 18.11.0. Any student who is not 1st through July 31st. eligible because of the Residence Rule will be 2. May not accept reduced membership fees or allowed to compete only below the varsity level. reduced user fees from an athletic club, recreation center, golf courses- these do not G. Previous Semester - The student shall count as an in-kind donation. have been in regular attendance in an elementary, 3. May not accept cash awards. intermediate, middle school, junior high, or high 4. May not enter competitions under a false school during the semester immediately preceding name. the semester in which the contest is held. 5. May not accept payment of expense allowances over the actual and necessary H. Regular Attendance - The student shall be expenses for the athletic trip. enrolled and in regular attendance within the first 15 6. May not sign or have ever signed a contract school days in a semester, 10 school days of a to play professional athletics in that sport. trimester, or at the start of the current semester in order to participate in interscholastic contests during the current semester. TRAVEL RULES
I. Physical Examinations - Prior to registration Transportation to and from athletic contests will be for participation in interscholastic athletic activities a provided by the Walla Walla School District student must undergo a thorough medical whenever possible. When school district examination and be approved for interscholastic transportation is not available, parents/guardians are competition by a medical authority licensed to responsible for providing transportation for their child perform a physical examination. Physical to and from practice and game sites within the Walla examinations are good for 24 months from the date Walla valley. of the examination. Physical must not expire before the end of the athlete’s sport season. 1. All student athletes must travel to and from To resume participation following an illness and/or athletic contests with the team and in the injury requiring medical care, a participating student transportation provided for this purpose. must obtain a written release from a physician. Parent/guardian permission and coaches J. Season’s Limitation - After entering or approval is needed to release student from being eligible to enter the ninth grade, a student this regulation. Students may be released shall have no more than four (4) consecutive years only to their parents/guardians of interscholastic eligibility. 2. Team members will remain with the team and under supervision of the school and the coach when attending away contests.
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3. Team members are expected to conduct the doctor prior to resuming participation on themselves according to standards of their an athletic team. school and coach while traveling to and from contests and on overnight trips. 4. Athletes will dress according to the CONDUCT RULES standards of the school and coach on all athletic trips. The following acts by a student athlete shall result in 5. No beverage containers or beverages will be disciplinary action by the coach: allowed on travel vehicles unless special 1. The use of profane or obscene language or permission is granted by the coach and bus acts of vulgarity. driver. 2. Any acts of bullying, intimidation or 6. Athletes will follow established district and harassment. athletic department rules for students riding 3. Acts of poor sportsmanship such as showing school buses. disrespect for your opponents, cheating, and lack of courtesy. 4. Acts of inappropriate conduct and EQUIPMENT RULES citizenship on or off campus. Refer to the athletic contract for specifics. 1. Athletes are responsible for all school 5. WIAA rules require student athletes ejected equipment checked out to them. They are from a contest to sit out the next contest. A expected to keep it clean and in good second ejection means the athlete is condition. The coach will inform participants ineligible to compete for the remainder of at the beginning of the season regarding the that sport season. athletic department laundry services and care of the equipment. 2. Loss of issued equipment or unnecessary ATHLETIC RULES AND REGULATIONS damage to equipment will be the student’s financial obligation. Until this obligation is The following acts by s student athlete during an fulfilled, the athlete will not be allowed to athletic season shall constitute immediate removal receive awards for that sport or be a from the team until a meeting can be held with the member of another school athletic team. student athlete, the student athlete’s parents, and Issued equipment or clothing is to be worn the athletic director. An athletic season begins on only while participating with the team in a the day the student registers for the sport. The sanctioned practice or during scheduled season ends with the last official team activity. contests. It is not to be worn in Physical 1. Student athletes using or in possession of Education classes or for personal use. alcoholic beverages. 2. Student athletes using or in possession of tobacco products. ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS 3. Student athletes using or in possession of legend drugs or steroids, as defined by the Students involved in athletics will be subject to the laws of the State of Washington. following Walla Walla High School Athletic 4. Student athletes using or in possession of Department attendance rules and regulations: unidentifiable drugs as determined by the 1. Regular and prompt attendance at all Physicians’ Desk Reference. practices. If it is necessary to be absent 5. Student athletes who are with minors and/or from, or late to practice, common courtesy attend parties where alcoholic beverages, dictates that the coach must be notified in tobacco products or narcotics are being advance by the athlete. served or consumed by minors. Student 2. Athletes who have an absence for any part athletes who inadvertently find themselves of the school day are not eligible to compete in this type of situation are expected to leave or practice on that day unless special immediately or they will be in violation of the permission is granted by the administration. athletic training code. 3. If the student leaves school or class during the day because of illness, he/she will not be eligible to compete or practice on that day unless permission is granted by the administrator in charge of attendance or the Athletic Director. 4. If illness or injury requires a doctor’s care, written permission must be obtained from
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ANTI HAZING POLICY A. FIRST VIOLATION The student athlete will: The Walla Walla School District (WWSD) recognizes 1. Be dismissed from the team for the that membership in extracurricular and co-curricular remainder of the season and shall be student organizations can significantly enhance the ineligible for any and all awards for that learning and growth of students. In accordance with season. state and federal laws, the WWSD adamantly 2. Be requested to meet with an athletic board prohibits any form of hazing by any student composed of the school principal or extracurricular or co-curricular organizations. All designee, the athletic director, and possibly new member orientation, initiation activities, and the coaches of the sports in which the other group activities are expected to refrain from athlete participates. hazing in any form. We believe in forming positive 3. Request a meeting with the athletic director mentoring activities, meant to uplift students. and coach prior to participating on another school team. They will review previous No student activity, student team, individual student, violation(s) and determine if the student will volunteer, or employee shall conduct nor condone or will not be allowed to participate. hazing activities. Hazing activities are defined as any action taken or situation created, intentionally, B. SECOND VIOLATION whether on or off WWSD property, to produce The student athlete will: mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, 1. Be excluded from participation on any harassment, or ridicule. school district team for one calendar year from the day of violation and will be ineligible Any individual or organization suspected of for any and all awards. authorizing or tolerating the occurrence of a hazing 2. Be requested to meet with an athletic board incident will be subject to an investigation by either composed of the school principal or the WWSD or law enforcement officials. The designee, the athletic director, and possibly investigation may be followed by formal charges or a the coaches of the sports in which the formal disciplinary hearing in accordance with the athlete participates. student or employee conduct due process 3. Request a meeting with the athletic director procedures outlined in the WWSD policies and and coach prior to participating on another procedures and/or contracts. The express or implied school team. They will review previous consent of participants or victims will not be a violation(s) and determine whether or not defense. the student will be allowed to participate.
All student organizations that are part of the WWSD C. THIRD VIOLATION must agree to the rules and policies of the WWSD. The student athlete shall be excluded from The acceptance of this agreement will allow the interscholastic competition at Walla Walla High organization to exist and represent their school and School for the remainder of his/her educational district. program.
VIOLATIONS OF RULES AND REGULATIONS STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Violations of rules and regulations for Walla Walla A student athlete with the approval of his/her High School student-athletes shall constitute cause parents/guardians may elect to be referred to the for alternative corrective action, discipline, “Student Assistance Program” for treatment of the suspension, and/or expulsion pursuant to the drug/alcohol or tobacco problem instead of being appropriate governing authority. Violations are disciplined according to the disciplinary action accumulative from year to year. outlined under the “First Violation” section of the Training Rules and Regulations. Student athletes who violate the Walla Walla High School discipline policy will be subject to corrective The “Student Assistance Program” option is only action under that policy. The corrective action may available to first offenders of the athletic training include suspension or expulsion from participation in policies. The student athlete and his/her activities. (Refer to “Discipline Policy” and “Student parents/guardians electing to participate in the Assistance Program” sections of the Walla Walla Student Assistance Program will agree to: High School Parent/Student Handbook.) 1. Meet with a representative of the Student Assistance Program to discuss the details and obligations of the program.
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2. Commit to the prescribed Student COLLEGE RECRUITMENT POLICY Assistance program outlined in the Walla Walla High School Student Handbook. In the event a student athlete should be contacted 3. Forfeit the student’s participation in 20% of personally by a college recruiter, he/she is the team’s contests. (The numbers of encouraged to work through their coach and the contests forfeited are determined by athletic department so that all possible assistance multiplying the number of regular season may be offered. All contacts with college recruiters team contests by .20 and rounding to the during the school day must be cleared through an nearest whole number.) administrator. 4. Commit the student to continue to practice and attend all team meetings during the time the student is ineligible to participate in CONCUSSION TRAINING contests. A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries If at any time the student athlete or parent/guardian are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or feels that he/she no longer wishes to be involved in jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the the treatment program, the student-athlete will be body with the force transmitted to the head. They referred back to the disciplinary action outlined in the can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the VIOLATIONS OF RULES AND REGULATIONS way the brain normally works. Even though most section. concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including
DUE PROCESS prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a Any student athlete who is alleged to have violated “ding” or a bump on the head can be serious. You the athletic code is entitled to due process can’t see a concussion and most sports concussions procedures as established by the Walla Walla occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and School District Board of Directors. symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if CHANGE A SPORT POLICY you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away, and The following policies apply to student athletes notify appropriate personnel at the school. changing sport. 1. In the event an student athlete wishes to change from one sport to another during a specific sports season (ex: from basketball to wrestling), permission must be granted from both coaches involved. This change must be made within the first two (2) weeks of the season or prior to the final cut of that sports season. Student athletes will also be required to obtain athletic office clearance prior to making the change. Any exceptions to these guidelines will need approval of the Athletic Director. 2. If a student athlete plans to change from one sport to another from one year to the next (ex: from track one year to baseball the next), it is common courtesy that both coaches involved be notified by the student athlete.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I Concussion Facts for HAVE A CONCUSSION? • Tell your coaches and your STUDENT parents. Never ignore a bump or blow to the head even if you feel ATHLETES fine. Also, tell your coach if one of your teammates might have a concussion. • Get a medical checkup. An athletic trainer or a doctor can tell you if you have a concussion and when you are OK to return to play. • Give yourself time to get better. If you have had a concussion, your brain needs time to heal. While your brain is still healing, you are much more likely to have a second concussion. Second or later concussions can cause damage to WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? your brain. It is important to rest A concussion is a brain injury that: until you get approval from your • Is caused by a bump or blow to athletic trainer or doctor to return the head to play. • Can change the way your brain normally works HOW CAN I PREVENT A • Can occur during practices or CONCUSSION? games in any sport Every sport is different, but there are • Can happen even if you haven’t steps you can take to protect yourself. been knocked out • Follow your coach’s rules for • Can be serious even if you’ve just safety and the rules of the sport. been “dinged” • Practice good sportsmanship at all times. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A • Use the proper sports equipment, CONCUSSION? including personal protective • Headache or “pressure” in head equipment (such as helmets, • Nausea or vomiting padding, shin guards, and eye and • Balance problems or dizziness mouth guards). In order for • Double or blurry vision equipment to protect you, it must • Bothered by light be: • Bothered by noise > The right equipment for the • Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or game, position, or activity groggy • Difficulty paying attention > Worn correctly and fit well • Memory problems > Used every time you play • Confusion • Does not “feel right” Remember, when in doubt, sit it out!
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• Sensitivity to noise Concussion Facts for • Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy PARENTS • Concentration or memory problems WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? • Confusion A concussion is a brain injury. Concussions are • Does not “feel right” caused by a bump or blow to the head. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be PREVENT A CONCUSSION? serious.
Every sport is different, but there are steps You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms your children can take to protect themselves of concussion can show up right after the injury from concussion. or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If your child reports any • Ensure that they follow their coach’s symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the rules for safety and the rules of the symptoms yourself, seek medical attention right sport. away. • Encourage them to practice good sportsmanship at all times. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF • Make sure they wear the right A CONCUSSION? protective equipment for their activity Signs Observed by Parents or (such as helmets, padding, shin Guardians guards, and eye and mouth guards). Protective equipment should fit If your child has experienced a bump or properly, be well maintained, and be blow to the head during a game or worn consistently and correctly. practice, look for any of the following signs • Learn the signs and symptoms of a and symptoms of a concussion: concussion. • Appears dazed or stunned • Is confused about assignment or WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU THINK position YOUR CHILD HAS A CONCUSSION? • Forgets an instruction 1. Seek medical attention right away. A • Is unsure of game, score, or health care professional will be able to opponent decide how serious the concussion is and • Moves clumsily • Answers when it is safe for your child to return to questions slowly sports. • Loses consciousness (even 2. Keep your child out of play. Concussions take briefly) time to heal. Don’t let your child return to play until a health care professional says it’s OK. • Shows behavior or personality Children who return to play too soon—while the changes brain is still healing—risk a greater chance of • Can’t recall events prior to hit or having a second concussion. Second or later fall concussions can be very serious. They can cause • Can’t recall events after hit or fall permanent brain damage, affecting your child for a lifetime. Symptoms Reported by Athlete 3. Tell your child’s athletic trainer and • Headache or “pressure” in head coach about any recent concussion. • Nausea or vomiting Athletic trainers and coaches should know if • Balance problems or dizziness your child had a recent concussion in ANY • Double or blurry sport. Your child’s athletic trainer or coach vision may not know about a concussion your child • Sensitivity to light received in another/club sport or activity unless you tell them. Page | 7
SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST FACTS collapsed and unresponsive and may appear to have brief seizure-like activity or abnormal What is sudden cardiac arrest? breathing (gasping). SCA can be effectively treated by immediate recognition, prompt CPR, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the sudden and quick access to a defibrillator (AED). AEDs onset of an abnormal and lethal heart rhythm, are safe, portable devices that read and analyze causing the heart to stop beating and the the heart rhythm and provide an electric shock individual to collapse. SCA is the leading cause (if necessary) to restore a normal heart rhythm. of death in the U.S. afflicting over 300,000 Remember, to save a life: recognize SCA, call individuals per year. 9-1-1, begin CPR, and use an AED as soon as possible! SCA is also the leading cause of sudden death in young athletes during sports 1. RECOGNIZE
What causes sudden cardiac arrest? Sudden Cardiac Arrest
SCA in young athletes is usually caused by a Collapsed and unresponsive structural or electrical disorder of the heart. Many of these conditions are inherited (genetic) Abnormal breathing and can develop as an adolescent or young adult. SCA is more likely during exercise or Seizure-like activity physical activity, placing student-athletes with undiagnosed heart conditions at greater risk. 2. CALL 9-1-1 SCA also can occur from a direct blow to the chest by a firm projectile (baseball, softball, Call for help and for an AED lacrosse ball, or hockey puck) or by chest contact from another player (called "commotio 3. CPR cordis"). Begin chest compressions While a heart condition may have no warning signs, some young athletes may have symptoms Push hard/ push fast but neglect to tell an adult. If any of the following symptoms are present, a cardiac (100 per minute) evaluation by a physician is recommended: 4. AED Passing out during exercise Chest pain with exercise Excessive shortness of breath with Use AED as soon as possible exercise Palpitations (heart racing for no reason) Unexplained seizures A family member with 5. CONTINUE CARE early onset heart disease or sudden death from a heart condition before the age of 40 Continue CPR and AED until EMS arrives
How to prevent and treat sudden cardiac arrest?
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ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT CONTRACT 4. Will refrain from using obscene or vulgar language or gestures, and The rules and regulations of this contract apply to any display of unsportsmanlike each student who participates in extracurricular conduct. activities. This contract applies to student athletes, 5. Will not be in the company of minors cheerleaders, mascots, managers, trainers, and who are using illegal substances nor statisticians. Students participating in extracurricular attend parties where alcoholic activities must abide by all rules and regulations that beverages, tobacco products, are set forth by Walla Walla School District, the Mid- legend drugs, or steroids are being Columbia Conference, the YVIAA and WIAA, or the used, or consumed. supervisor of the activity. Students in violation of 6. Will not steal, or use anther’s any of the rules and regulations set forth by the property without permission of the above mentioned authorities shall be subject to owner. disciplinary action, suspension, and/or expulsion 7. Will not engage in conduct that is from that activity and future extracurricular activities substantially disruptive to the group as outlined in the athletic handbook, student or school. handbook, school district policy book, and WIAA 8. Will attend all required practices, handbook. Students disciplined, suspended, or meetings, and contests, whether expelled from an activity by these rules and school is in session or not. If it is regulations will be entitled to the appeal procedure, found necessary to miss such, the as outlined in the discipline section of the school athlete must make prior district policy handbook. arrangements with the coach/advisor. Summary of Rules and Regulations for Walla 9. Shall be appropriately clothed and Walla Public Schools Athletic Program well-groomed for the duration of all activities. THE PARTICIPANT... 10. Shall be responsible for school- 1. Must be in attendance all day the owned equipment which has been day of the practice/contest unless checked out in his/her name. The excused by the attendance office loss or misuse of this equipment will and permission by the be the financial obligation of the administration has been given. participant. Participants will not be 2. Must be in good standing with the allowed to continue competition or school, the ASB, and the particular receive awards until this obligation sport in which the student is is fulfilled. participating. 11. Shall travel to and from meetings, a. Not be suspended from contests, or performances with the school or on any other form group when transportation is of disciplinary action that provided for this purpose. would prevent participation. Exceptions can be made and must b. Have fulfilled all be approved by the coach and requirements for the specific arranged only by the sport. parent/guardian. c. Have paid the seasonal 12. Will be required, in addition to the per sport entrance fee. activities code, to adhere to rules d. Is paid for membership and regulations that are set forth in to the ASB during the the student/parent athlete current year (August 1- handbook, school handbooks, and July31) by the coaching staff of each e. Does not have any individual sport. outstanding fines or fees to ASB 3. Will not use, consume, possess, transfer, or sell alcoholic beverages, legend drugs, narcotics, steroids and/or tobacco in any form at any time.
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ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY ACADEMIC SUSPENSION PERIOD
Student Athletes must be passing a minimum of five 1. FAILURE TO PASS FIVE CLASSES IN classes. THE PREVIOUS SEMESTER 1. Student Athletes shall have passed a a. Student athletes who failed to make minimum of five classes in the immediately the grade requirements from the preceding semester in order to be eligible for previous semester, shall be placed competition during the succeeding on suspension. The student shall semester. The record at the end of the be ineligible to compete and placed semester shall be final, except for those on practice-only status during the class-for-class replacement credits earned suspension period. If, at the end of in a regular, accredited summer school the initial suspension period, the program accepted by the Walla Walla student is passing in the minimum School District. Fall Season athletes number of classes required above, preceding semester will be Semester Two the student may then be reinstated from the preceding year. Spring Season for interscholastic competition. athletes preceding semester will be i. The initial suspension Semester One grades from the same year. period for high school 2. A grade monitoring system will be in place to students shall be from the ascertain the student’s passing status in the end of the previous minimum of required classes, and to monitor semester through the a student’s continued academic eligibility. fourth Saturday in Periodic grade checks within each three to September in the fall, or the six week grade period are required during first five weeks of the the current semester beyond normal grading succeeding semester. periods. Private school students ii. Each student who was participating at their public school of initially ineligible from the residence will be held to the grade standard start of the season, and is of the public school of residence. now meeting grade requirements shall become eligible on Monday of the GRADE MONITORING SYSTEM week following the end of the suspension period. 1. Walla Walla High School fall season student athletes grades will be checked 2. FAILURE TO PASS FIVE CLASSES AT via Skyward on the fourth Thursday in THE PERIODIC GRADE CHECK September, and again on the 2nd or 3rd a. Student athletes will be given notice Thursday in October. Walla Walla High in writing in the form a grade check school winter season student athletes contract. The grade check contract grades will be checked via Skyward on will include a study plan to be used the fourth Thursday after first practice, with their teacher. Student athletes and again on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday in will be given one week from the date January. Walla Walla High School on the notice to raise their grade to spring season student athletes grades passing. will be checked via Skyward on the 4th i. The student will be placed Thursday after first practice, and again on practice-only status, on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday in April. effective the Monday after 2. Coaches will be notified regularly by the grade checks. athletics department of a student ii. Teacher(s) of the failing athlete’s academic eligibility, and will be class must sign off on the given the ability to check their athlete’s grade check contract stating grades via Skyward on their own. the grade has been brought 3. Coaches may set grading standards that to passing. are above and beyond what is stated b. If the student fails to return the here and must notify their athletes of completed grade check contract those standards in writing at the start of with a passing grade, or if the the season. student is unable to bring their grade(s) back to passing, the student will remain on practice only status until the next grade check or Page | 10
the end of the season, whichever comes first. SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARDS c. Grade check contracts must be returned to the athletics office prior The Wa-Hi athletic department, in conjunction with to the close of business. the WIAA, rewards scholastic achievement through d. The day the student brings their the following awards: grades back to meet the minimum of 1. Scholar Athlete - Maintains between a five passing classes, and turns in 3.000 to 3.499 cumulative GPA. This sticker the required grade check contract to is placed on the award certificate. the athletics office, with teacher’s 2. Honor Scholar Athlete - Maintains a 3.500 signature and current passing or better cumulative GPA. This sticker is grade, is the day the student will be placed on the award certificate. eligible to play. 3. WIAA Team Scholastic Awards - These Awards are presented to the team for their combined cumulative semester GPA. The AWARD QUALIFICATION WIAA Distinguished award recognizes the team with a semester GPA between 3.00 In order to qualify for a letter, a student athlete must and 3.499 while the WIAA Outstanding meet the requirements set forth and be award is presented to the team with a recommended by the head coach. semester GPA above 3.500. A notation will 1. Letters are only available for VARSITY. be made on the athlete’s certificate if they 2. Upon dropping out of an activity, or being were a member of a Distinguished or dropped from the squad for disciplinary Outstanding team. reasons, the student athlete automatically forfeits and points, awards, or letters he/she might have received in that activity. SPECIAL AWARDS 3. A student athlete must complete the season to receive an award. BROWN AWARD - Presented to the senior boy who 4. A student athlete who does not complete the participated in a sport and has been outstanding in season due to injury or illness will receive an sportsmanship, school citizenship, and the spirit in award based upon the discretion of the which he trains. Selection is made by coaches of coach and Athletic Director. boys’ sports, athletic director, and the principal. 5. All varsity student athletes who complete the regular season and do not earn a varsity LEHNEN AWARD - Presented to the senior girl who award will receive a participation award. has participated in a sport and has been outstanding 6. A senior student-athlete who has turned out in sportsmanship, school citizenship, and the spirit in for a sport for four years will receive a which she trains. Selection is made by coaches of varsity award in that sport. girls’ sports, athletic director, and the principal.
JACKY AWARD - Presented to the senior who has SPECIFIC LETTER AWARD REQUIREMENTS BY contributed to the development of the Walla Walla SPORT High School athletic programs while showing outstanding citizenship in all phases of school life. The requirements for letter awards for specific sports Selection is made by the faculty. will be explained by each coach at their pre-season parent/student meeting. TWELVE SEASON AWARD - Presented to those students who completed twelve sports seasons while at Walla Walla High School.
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ATHLETIC REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Before a student athlete may begin practice or be issued equipment for a sport, he/she must complete 10. Completion of the additional Residence Information for Athletic Eligibility as needed. the athletic registration process and obtain a. Running Start, Home Schooled, or clearance from the Athletic Office. The Athletic Alternative Education students must Office will issue clearance upon receiving the provide proof of current enrollment following items through the registration process: and proof of passing at least 5 classes and furnish a completed
WIAA contract for Running Start, 1. Completed enrollment eligibility information Alternative Education or Home emergency information on FamilyID. based education. WIAA contracts are available on the Walla Walla 2. Verification of policies and rules signed by Public Schools webpage at parent/guardian on FamilyID. http://www.wwps.org/a-z/a- d/athletic-forms or at WIAA.com. 3. Prior to registration for interscholastic b. Foreign exchange students must athletics at the high school and middle complete Appendix 1- school level all student athletes must have Educational/Cultural Exchange also a current sports physical with no available on the web page listed limitations on file at the school, good for above. the entire length of the sport they will participate in.
4. Show proof of Home Insurance coverage or purchase of the School Insurance
package.
5. Review Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) information for Parents and Athletes. Parent/Gurardian verifies understanding of Concussion and SCA by signing on FamilyID.
6. Protect your eligibility- read the requirements and make sure the athlete meets all requirements of the WIAA and Walla Walla High School.
7. Athletes must be current year ASB The Walla Walla School District complies with all Title members. ASB membership is good for IX/RCW 28A.640 and Section 504 requirements and does one school year and costs $25. not discriminate against any protected class as defined by state and federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Plan is on file with and available for review from building 8. Payment of the $30.00 per sport administrators and the Administration Office, 364 South participation fee. Park Street, Walla Walla, WA. Copies are available upon request. Individuals with disabilities who require 9. Payment for any hold slip issued due to lost assistance or special arrangements to attend a program or or damaged equipment or clothing activity sponsored by the Walla Walla Public Schools incurred in a previous sport. should contact the district’s compliance officer, 24 hours in advance of the event to arrange accommodation. Inquiries regarding accommodation, compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to, 364 South Park Street, Walla Walla WA 99362 (509) 527-3000.
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