2018 - 2019 LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL PARENT- ATHLETE HANDBOOK & SCOUT TRAILS 1 Contents LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT .......................................................................................................... 3 MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 3 PHILOSOPHY .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 GOALS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 GETTING TO KNOW THE LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM ....................................................................... 4 Sports at Lake Forest High School ................................................................................................................................. 4 North Suburban Conference ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Lake Forest High School Sport Season Start Dates ....................................................................................................... 5 Illinois High School Association Sport Season Start Dates (2018-2019) ...................................................................... 5 Athletic Participation Rules .......................................................................................................................................... 5 ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT ................................................................................................................................................ 6 ATHLETIC ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY SCHOLASTIC STANDING—IHSA ....................................................................................... 7 Eligibility Procedures ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Student-Athlete Support Sign-Off Procedures (SASSO) ............................................................................................... 8 FUNDAMENTALS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP – GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS ................................................................... 10 The Athlete .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 The Coach .................................................................................................................................................................... 10 The Parent ................................................................................................................................................................... 11 LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT POLICIES & PROCEDURES .............................................................. 11 Athletic Forms ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Athlete/Parent/Coach Communication...................................................................................................................... 12 Attendance/Practices: Vacation/School Closing ........................................................................................................ 12 Booster Club ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Celebrations ................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Changing Sports ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 Coeducational Interscholastic Competition ............................................................................................................... 12 Conflict Resolution Process ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Cut Policy ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Intramural Activities .................................................................................................................................................... 14 rSchoolToday-NotifyMe .............................................................................................................................................. 14 Rosters/Schedules ....................................................................................................................................................... 14 Sports Participation Fee .............................................................................................................................................. 14 Student Passes ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 2 Training Room, Injuries, Insurance ............................................................................................................................. 15 Transportation Policy .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Uniform Deposit .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Weather-Related Cancellations .................................................................................................................................. 16 Weight Room ............................................................................................................................................................... 16 End Of Season Interscholastic Sports Awards And Honors ....................................................................................... 17 IHSA BYLAWS 2018-2019...................................................................................................................................................... 18 IHSA Performance-Enhancing Substance Testing Policy ..................................................................................................... 20 IHSA Steroid Testing Policy Consent to Random Testing .................................................................................................... 20 CONCUSSION INFORMATION SHEET ................................................................................................................................... 21 NCAA – National College Athletic Association .................................................................................................................... 22 NAIA – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics ................................................................................................... 22 FAQ --- Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................................................... 23 SCOUT TRAILS --- FOLLOWING THE SCOUTS TO VICTORY ................................................................................................... 24 Lake Forest HS Competition Sites ........................................................................................................................................ 24 OPPONENT SCHOOLS – SITE INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 25 GOLF COURSES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33 PARKS AND FOREST PRESERVES .......................................................................................................................................... 34 3 LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT To inspire the passion to learn, the insight to know oneself, and the courage to make a difference. Adopted 2011. PHILOSOPHY Within Lake Forest Community High School District #115, we believe that a dynamic program of student activities is vital to the educational development of the student. Among these activities, athletics is considered to be an integral part of the total education process. The athletic programs should provide experiences, which promote the development of positive attitudes and habits in our student-athletes. We consider participation in interscholastic athletics to be a privilege, and while we strive to win as often as we can, we are mindful that