Desert Pines High School Fall Sports Parent Meeting

1. Desert Pines High SchoolFall Sports Parent Meeting

2. Mr. Michael Rolands • Assistant Principal Athletics • Ms. Gertha Robertson • Athletic Director • Ms. April X- Brown • Athletic Secretary (702) 799-2196 ext. 4204 Athletics Staff

3. NIAA/CCSDSANCTIONED SPORTS

4. New Coaches • Armando Becerra- Girls Soccer • C.J. Johnson- Boys Soccer • William & Sylvia Fisher- Cross Country • Andrea Ufford- Girls Volleyball Welcome Back!

5. Athlete Rules, Policies and ProceduresMr. Rolands

6. Guidelines Implications Students placed on RPC or suspension are ineligible to practice or compete in athletic contests until they are reinstated. Game days: Team Dress Up days: must still meet dress code guidelines Collared shirts must be worn under uniforms, t-shirts • Colors: Khaki, Navy, White, Royal Blue, Black, Gray, and Brown • Solid colors, no pattern, no words, and no brand logos • Shirts must have a collar • First Infraction: Warning • Second Infraction: Required Parent Conference • Third Infraction: 1 day suspension • Fourth Infraction: 2 day suspension • Fifth Infraction: 3 day suspension • Sixth Infraction: 4 day suspension • Seventh Infraction: Recommendation to Behavior School Dress Code

7. CCSD Regulation 5135.1 states: • Any student absent from class on the day of an activity will not be permitted participation that day or evening unless an excuse has been granted, in advance, by the principal. • Any student who is declared truant will be ineligible for a period of one week after the infraction is discovered.” • Non Game Day Absences: • Turn in an excuse note no later than 3 days after the absence to the attendance office • Turn a copy into the athletic office as well • Not eligible to practice that day • An unexcused absence will result in being declared ineligible • Game Day Absences: • Prearrange with Mr. Rolands Attendance Policy

8. If a student is ejected from an interscholastic contest for unsportsmanlike conduct, he/she will be ineligible for the team’s next contest. • A student’s second ejection may result in additional penalties. • A student’s third ejection will result in suspension for the remainder of the season. Sportsmanship

9. Facilities/Equipment Student Interest and Opportunities Conducted surveys to measure athletic interest. Schools do not have to offer the same sports to males and females. Institutes must accommodate to the same degree the athletic interests and abilities of each sex in the selection of sports. Now offering Flag Football in the winter based upon student surveys. • Equal facilities and equipment for male and female athletics • Stadium lights and locker rooms are common compliance issues CCSD Title IX Compliance

10. Title IX Site Visit Meeting Title IX Compliance School Population: Male: 53.33% Female: 46.66% Participation in Athletics: Male: 57.20% Female: 42.80% Equal facilities and funding Creating of flag football program Title IX coaches training Updating athletics webpage Title IX fliers • Specific Concern: • Increase Title IX awareness in the school and community • Recommendations: • Ensure Title IX information is available to all students/parents. • Provide Title IX training to coaches • Utilize parent letter and school website to increase awareness DP Title IX Compliance

11. Athlete EligibilityMs. Robertson

12. Athletic packets must be completed and turned in before any athlete is eligible to participate in a sport • Athletic packets are good for the entire 2014-2015 school year • They may be purchased for $20.00 from the school banker (main office) • Athletes are now required to get a physical every year Athletic Packet

13. Student-athletes are required to have insurance to participate in athletics. • Insurance information must be provided in the athletic packet • Students who do not have insurance may choose to purchase school insurance. • See the athletic office or head coach for school insurance packets Health Insurance

14. Initial Athlete Eligibility: • Must have a 2.0 GPA from the previous semester to be declared eligible and placed on the NIAA team roster. • Fall sports eligibility is based upon Spring 2014 semester grades • Seasonal Eligibility: • Grade checks are performed every 3 weeks • Probationary Status-currently failing one or more classes • Week One-Warning. Student-athlete has one week to get their grade up. Still eligible to participate • Week Two-Declared ineligible. Student-athletes will sit out the entire week. • Week Three-Removed from the NIAA roster and no longer eligible to finish the season. Academic Eligibility

15. Services Injury Doctor Visits If a student-athlete sees a doctor for an injury they must provide proof the doctor has cleared them to return to practice Physicians Referral Athletic trainer may request that student-athletes see a doctor before returning to practice and competitions • Taping • Ice • Injury rehabilitation • Doctor referrals • Student-athletes should see the trainer for nagging or traumatic injuries • RICE • Rest • Ice • Compression • Elevation Athletic Trainer

16. NCAA EligibilityMs. korth

17. Before participating in any NCAA athletic contest, student-athletes must be cleared by the NCAA clearinghouse. • NCAA clearing house reviews students final transcripts and test scores to determine if a student-athlete has meet the NCAA requirements. • www.eligibilitycenter.org to register NCAA Clearinghouse

18. Academic Standards Core Course Requirements 4 years English 3 years Math 2 years natural/physical science 2 years social studies 1 year additional English, math, or science 4 years of any of the above, foreign language, religion or philosophy • Minimum 2.3 GPA in core courses • Unweighted • Grades are locked for core classes on first attempt • Take the SAT/ACT Exam • 16 core courses. • 10 taken before students 7th semester (Senior Year) NCAA Academic Standards

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