Support the Athletic Program, Staffing of Games, Fundraising, Meeting Uniform needs, Accounting/Bookeeping for Athletics, Athletic Banquet, Update/Create ByLaws that comply with School Policy, Pay League fees. Also assist/advise the Athletic Director where possible; the Athletic Director is responsible for Game schedules, Team Rosters, Eligibility, Recruting Coaches, League Representative, School Board Representative, Violations/Infractions/Game related concerns, Inform/Request League fee payment amounts, Equip Coaches with information packet (student/sport info) and emergency forms/procedures. Parents of players are expected to be active boosters.
There are six requirements that must be met by the student participating in sports:
| 1. | Must have a passing grade of C or above in all subjects. |
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| 2. | Must turn in all homework assignments. It is up to the student to make sure all homework is completed and turned in, as well as making up homework if out sick, or due to a missed school day. |
| 3. | Accellerated Reading Program Tests must be passed by the due date. |
| 4. | Any student who has a Detention of a Serious Nature (such as violent and disrespectable behavior to a student, parent, or teacher) will not be allowed to play in that week's game. |
| 5. | They must have filed a signed Parent and Student Approval and Acceptance form prior to the beginning of the first sport season they are participating in that school year. |
| 6. | They must have filed a completed Physical Form prior to the beginning of the first sport season they are participating in that school year. |
Every Thursday an Elegibility Foirm will be filled out by the teachers for Grades 5 through 8. That form will be give to the School Counselor.
The Student, Parent(S), and Coach(es) will be notified by the School Counselor, both verbally and written, to inform them of that child's inelligible status. Notification will be done by that Friday. Consequence will go into effect on the Monday of the following week, and will extend for seven days minimum. A Student can reduce ineligibility status one level by meeting the above requirements for four consecutive weeks after the initial consequence expires; Parent(s), Coach(es), and Student will be notified in writing when this occurs.
| First Violation | Written and verbal warning given to Student and to Parent(s). |
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| Second Violation | Practice only. The Student may practice with the team, and may sit with the team at the gaem, but may not play. The Student is expected to attend practices and the game. |
| Third Violation | The Student will meet with the Principal and Teacher(s) to discuss and formulate a plan for participation and elegibility; the Parent(s) will be invited to this meeting. The Principal will keep the Coach and Parent(s) aware of the Student(s) status. |
Further questions should be directed to the Principal.
The entheusiasm for sports among many spectators indicates that they play a vital role in the development of good sportsmanship. Their habits and reactiojns determine the quality of sportsmanship which reflects upon the reputation of their school. It is expected that spectators:
| 1. | Know and demonstrate the fundamentals of sportsmanship. |
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| 2. | Respect, cooperate, and respond enthusiastically to cheerleaders. |
| 3. | Censure fellow spectators whose behavior is unbecomming. |
| 4. | Respect the property of the school and the authority of school officials. |
| 5. | Show respect for an injured player when he is removed from the contest. |
| 6. | Do not applaud errors by opponents or penalities inflicted upon them. |
| 7. | Do not heckle, jeer, or distract members of the opposing team. |
| 8. | Never criticize the Players, Coaches, Officials, or Scorekeeper for the loss of a game. |
| 9. | Respect the judgement and strategy of the Coach, and refrain from being a second guesser. |
| 10. | Avoidf profane language and obnoxious behavior. |
In addition, parents should recognize that they play a vital role in the Mission of S. Francis Xavier School and Parish. This Mission extends to the athletic programs, as do the responsibilities of the parents to support that Mission.
The purpose of the Service and Uniform Deposit Policy is to encourage good stewardship of St. Francis Xavier athletic resources, and promote reasonable parental support of athletic programs.
| A. | A $50 per family REFUNDABLE deposit must be paid prior to the family's first athlete receiving a game uniform. This deposit is paid only once per family. |
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| B. | Check can be made out to St. Francis Athletics |
| C. | The deposit will be returned at the end of the volleyball season (early April) for all families that meet the uniform and theletic service requirements. |
| D. | Uniform Requirement: all families are required to return cleaned complete uniforms to the team choah at the end of each respective season. |
| E. | Service Requirement: minimally, all families are required to support events sponsored by St. Francis Xavier to raise funds for the athletic program (sub sales, hosting of basketball games, etc.). Specific requirements are outlined at the beginning of each fund-raising event. |
In the event that this policy proves a hardship for any family, exceptions to the policy may be made for an individual family at the discretion of the athletic committee and the school principal.
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