San Clemente High School
Cross Country
Code of Conduct
The goal of the San Clemente High School Cross Country program and its coaches
is to promote responsibility, cooperation, leadership, and sportsmanship in our
athletes as they train and compete. The attainment of these qualities requires
hard work and personal commitment on the part of the athletes in the program.
In addition, coaches expect courtesy, respect, attention, and responsibility
from athletes.
This code of conduct details the rules and policies governing every team
member. All members and their parents are expected to understand and adhere to
these rules. Your signatures on the last page will confirm this obligation.
A program of this size demands clear organization and structure to maintain an
appropriate environment for the achievement of our goals and team success.
The program will be successful if athletes have fun in a safe environment and
compete and perform to the best of their abilities. Students (and parents) must
communicate well with coaches regarding personal, academic, and physical
problems that may prevent athletes from performing in practice and competition.
Please contact us with any questions, or comments, and we look forward to
seeing you at parent night in September when we discuss our program.
We also look forward to sharing a fun and successful season.
Sincerely,
Dan Johnson, MA, CSCS
Head Cross Country Coach
San Clemente High School
In addition to the rules that govern all San Clemente High School students,
participants in the cross country program will be governed by the following
rules. As a participant of the San Clemente High School cross country team, I
agree to the following code of conduct:
1. Academic Eligibility
The Capistrano Unified School District and CIF has adopted a “C”
average (2.0) rule for eligibility. We require that all athletes maintain a
high level of academic achievement and certainly expect that they will achieve
well above the minimum “C” average required for competition in
athletics. Students on academic probation will not be able to compete in school
athletics should they receive less than a 2.0 for a second consecutive
semester. Students who are academically ineligible will not be permitted to
participate in track, as a class, or an athletic activity.
2. Citizenship
All student-athletes are expected to behave in a mature manner both
on the field and in the classroom. Any athlete who receives more than one
“U” in citizenship or work habits on a progress report
jeopardizes their opportunity to letter and to participate in meets. If
the athlete’s behavior does not improve, the athlete will face
disciplinary action and possible dismissal from the team.
3. Attendance Policy on Meet Day
San Clemente High School recognizes the importance of the educational
process and the need for students to pursue education as their first
priority. Regular and punctual attendance is closely correlated to
higher academic achievement in school. We also recognize the value of
participation in athletics. Co-Curricular activities make a positive
contribution to students’ lives, helping to instill important
values and positive self-esteem. However, we consider these co-curricular
activities to be of secondary importance to the need for a sound
academic education. Therefore, we shall institute the following
attendance and co-curricular participation policy for the school year.
Students must attend regular classes the day of any school related
event in order to be able to participate in, or attend, any school
related activity after school. If any student fails to attend at
least a minimum day of class hours, he / she will not be allowed to
attend any school related events that day. A minimum day is defined
as at least four classes on a traditional period 1-6 day, or two
block periods on a block schedule day.
Exceptions to this policy will be allowed for absences due to the
conditions beyond the student’s control. Legitimate, verified family
emergencies, court dates, and funerals are examples. Only absences classified
by the following attendance codes will be allowed as exceptions:
F- Funeral
L- Court appearance, religious event
O- Office visit
V- School activity, such as field trip, counseling appointment, testing
I- Medical/Dental appointment. This will require a note from the
Doctor/Dentist/Orthodontist verifying the time and date the student was
at the office. The “I” code is also used for excused illness—
illness is not an acceptable reason to be excused from this policy. If a
student is too ill to attend school, he/she is certainly too ill to participate
in co-curricular activities.
Violation of this rule will result in the following disciplinary action:
1st
Offense: The student is suspended from participating in competition for that
week. Coach will counsel the student-athlete. The coach may implement other
sanctions.
2nd
Offense: The student is suspended from participating in competition that week.
Parent is notified. A meeting with coach and/or administrator may be arranged.
The coach may implement other sanctions.
3rd
Offense: The student will be removed from the co-curricular activity. 4. Practice and Team Meeting Attendance
Athletes must attend mandatory workouts or meetings, and be on time. Athletes
should be prepared and organize all other commitments
(This includes: work schedules; medical appointments; family vacations)
around the following schedule during the season: *Exceptions may be made
for seniors making college visits, if approved by the Coach prior to the
absence.
Note: all times are approximate and may vary at the discretion of the head
coach.
A tardy athlete will be disciplined by:
1st
Offense: The individual will run 3 hill repeats after practice.
2nd
Offense: Suspension from one meet
Repeat offenders: Dismissal from team.
Practice is very important! It is mandatory. Therefore, unless an athlete has
been out ill for THE ENTIRE SCHOOL DAY they must attend practice. No
exceptions.
If an athlete has missed the whole day of school, this can become an excused
absence if either of the two procedures below are followed:
ALL OTHER ABSENCES ARE UNEXCUSED.
An unexcused absence will result in:
1st Offense:
Extra workout assigned, possible suspension for one meet
2nd Offense:
Suspension for one meet
3rd Offense: Dismissal from the team
THE SERVING OF DETENTION, PLACEMENT IN CSI, THURSDAY/FRIDAY SCHOOL, OFF-CAMPUS
SUSPENSION, FAMILY VACATIONS ARE CONSIDERED UNEXCUSED ABSENCES.
Athletes are only allowed to miss 7 practices total for the season. These can
be excused or unexcused absences or any combination thereof. Any more than 7
absences from practice will result in dismissal from the team. The only
exceptions are a prolonged illness verified by a doctor, or prolonged family
emergency.
5. Practice, Training, and Team Meeting Discipline.
In order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to successful training and team
success, the following practice session discipline plan will be enforced. “
;Horseplay,” failure to follow coaching instructions, walking during
warm-ups, non-stretching, or any other behavior during practice time deemed
inappropriate by the coaching staff will be met with the following
consequences.
During an individual practice session:
First offense:
Verbal warning Second Offense:
Removal to stands for remainder of practice session. Counseled
by head coach at end of practice.
During Season:
First removal to stands:
Counseling by coach
Second removal to stands: Counseling by coach, and phone call to parent.
Third removal to stands:
Dismissal from team
6. Meet Behavior
Athletes are expected to adhere to the following rules during all meets.
Infractions of these rules will result in an immediate suspension or dismissal
from the program.
Athletes are expected to be respectful to all school employees, officials,
parents, teachers, and other athletes.
Athletes are expected to maintain composure during meets. They will not argue
with or demean officials, opposing coaches or athletes.
Athletes are expected not to curse or swear.
Athletes are expected to refrain from horseplay or rough housing. All athletes
are expected to be warming up, mentally preparing, or supporting team mates
during their races.
Athletes are expected to not litter in the locker room or on campus. This
means all athletes are responsible for cleaning up the area of the field we
have occupied before leaving.
Athletes are expected to be honest. Athletes who cheat, lie, or steal will be
disciplined and/or dismissed.
Athletes are expected to treat school and other athlete’s property with
respect.
7. Care and Use of Equipment and Uniforms
Athletes will dress properly for meets. No athlete will modify or alter issued
equipment, or wear any equipment not issued by the school without the
coach’s permission.
Practice
Meet Days at School
Meets
Students who do not dress for practice will not practice and therefore not
compete that week. Improper uniforms worn at meets will result in the
following discipline:
First Offense:
Verbal warning – If the athlete does not correct the uniform before a race
you will be pulled from competition.
Second Offense: Athlete will be pulled from the entire meet.
Third Offense: Dismissal from team
8. Injuries
If the injury occurs during practice, athletes will first report to the coach.
Athletes will report to the trainer at the coach’s direction for treatment
immediately upon being injured. Athletes will first
report to practice if they need to see the trainer at the beginning of
practice. Athletes who report to the trainer without first notifying the coach
themselves will be marked truant. THERE WILL BE NO LOITERING OR HORSEPLAY IN
THE TRAINING ROOM! RESPECT THE TRAINER!
9. Travel
Meets:
All athletes are expected to remain in attendance and participate in the
support of teammates until the end of our cluster meets and league finals meet.
Athletes will be allowed to leave Saturday Invitational meets with parents
after they have competed. NO EXCEPTIONS!
District rules prohibit athletes from riding to or from a competition with
anyone other than their own parent or guardian, unless a parent has completed
and filed the transportation request forms with the school.
A Mandatory District Bus Fee
is required for all athletes. Checks may be made out to SCHS for $40.
Students on the free lunch program must fill out a waiver of this fee. A
hardship waiver can also be filled out upon request.
10. Illegal Substances
Alcohol, drugs and tobacco are not conducive to athletic achievement. They are
also illegal for our team members. Use of performance-enhancing drugs is also
forbidden
Any athlete found to be using alcohol, drugs, tobacco or performance-enhancing
drugs at any time during the season will be dismissed from the team.
11. Lettering
An athlete must meet all of the following criteria in order to earn a varsity
letter:
12. Grades
Grades will be determined on effort, attendance, and participation.
Every athlete starts off with an “A” grade.
During the competition season, for each unexcused absence (or its equivalent),
1/2 letter grade will be dropped for the reporting period. For each tardy, 1/4
letter grade will be dropped. EX: 1st
unexcused absence, grade goes from A to A-.
During the postseason, one-third of the final semester grade will be determined
based on attendance, dressing out, and running during the 6th
period cross country class. 13. Fundraising
Each athlete will be expected to fundraise
at least $ 40.00.
This amount is over and above the cost of the team gear package. This can be a
flat donation from the family or through fundraising.
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Athlete Signature
Parent/ Guardian Signature
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Print Athlete’s Name
Dan Johnson
Head Cross Country Coach
***Athletes must return this form signed by Friday, September 12th***
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