CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENT ATHLETES REGULATION
COMMITMENT LETTER
Dear Student Athlete and Parent:
Participation on a Shenendehowa Athletic Team is a privilege which should elicit great pride in both the student athlete and his/her family. It is also a responsibility which requires an extra commitment, both academic and otherwise, by those who wear our school colors and represent their teammates, coaches, school, and community. Standards of behavior are necessarily high and a willingness to live up to them is a condition for participation. Consistent with these standards, and as a continuing condition of eligibility, student athletes are required to meet prescribed academic standards and sign this letter of commitment. The student athlete’s signature, along with that of his/her parent/guardian, indicates they both recognize and understand this responsibility and that the student athlete agrees to adhere to the basic concepts of good citizenship, proper training regulations and those positive examples with which every athlete should be identified.
Students are eligible to participate on an athletic team unless they are failing two (2) or more subjects and have two or more unsatisfactory effort grades (indicated by a “5”) at the time of a grade check. Grade checks will be made during the fifth week of the first quarter of the school (interim report) year and during the week following the close of each quarter (report card). Students not meeting requirements will be placed on a two-week probationary period during which improvement must be demonstrated in either effort or achievement. Failure to meet the minimum eligibility requirement as outlined above, by the close of the probationary period, will result in a penalty at the First Offense level as defined in the Athletic Code of Conduct. Subsequent failure will result in progressive discipline under this Code.
In addition to the academic requirements outlined above, and as a further requirement for participation on any interscholastic team, student athletes are required to avoid any action(s) or participate in any activity which might bring embarrassment or any unfavorable view on the athlete, his/her teammates, coaches, family, school or community. Alleged violation(s) of this prohibition(s) will be subject to review and action under the code. Examples of some behaviors which would be considered as violations of the Athletic Code of Conduct are made part of the commitment letter to be signed by both the athlete and parent.
The Code will apply to each student athlete for one calendar year (including summer) from the date of his/her most recent signature and will be in effect at all times, in all locations, including non-school activities. Violations of the Code will result in penalties as determined formally by the Director of Physical Education and Athletics. Each coach also has the prerogative to establish and promulgate additional guidelines specific to his/her particular team.
Each student athlete is required to sign and return to his/her coach, a copy of this commitment letter indicating he/she has read, understands, and will abide by the Athletic Code of Conduct and Regulation.
Sincerely,
Christopher Culnan
Director of Physical Education and Interscholastic Athletics
Your signature indicates you have read and understand the Shenendehowa Athletic Code of Conduct.
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Signature of Parent Date
Your signature indicates you have read, understand, and agree to abide by the intent and the conditions of the Shenendehowa Athletic Code of Conduct.
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Signature of Athlete Date