In all aspects of life, followers of Jesus Christ are called to be excellent (1Corinthians 9:24-27), not as a means of garnering accolades for themselves but rather for the glory of God {Colossians 3:23 We are called to humbly bring our best effort and seek excellence that focuses on "process" over "accomplishment" and this neatly applies to interscholastic athletics. Heritage Christian School strives to take advantage of every opportunity on the field and court to reinforce the pursuit of these goals through the athletic program:

Goals:

1. Compete In a God-glorifying manner - Colossians 3:16,17 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts lo God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
2. Develop Christ-like character in student athletes - Titus 2:6-8 - Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, SO that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.
3. Develop and refine fundamental skills
4. Establish positive relationships

Contract Expectations:

1. I understand the goals established for the Athletic Program at Heritage Christian School and will commit whole-heartedly to the pursuit of stated goals.
2. I will conduct myself in a Christ-like manner during practices and games. I realize that unsportsmanlike conduct is inconsistent with how Jesus asks me to behave and that it is the responsibility of my parents, coaches, Athletic Director and Principal to guide me in the pursuit of this goal.
3. I will strive for academic excellence as I realize the priority of developing my mind and investing in my schoolwork. I will submit to the Athletic Eligibility Policy set for Heritage Christian School.
4. I will strive to be a godly role model for other students at Heritage Christian School by upholding school rules and interacting respectfully with students and authority figures. I realize I am a leader and will act accordingly submitting to the Behavior Eligibility Policy set for athletes at Heritage Christian School.
5. I will respectfully submit to the authority of Heritage Christian School coaches and his/her decisions regarding my participation on the athletic team. If a concern arises, I agree to faithfully follow the principles outlined by Jesus in Matthew 18 and reinforced in the Protocol for the Resolution of Concern of Grievance Policy.
6. I will respectfully submit to the authority of game officials and his/her decisions regarding my participation in the game.
7. I will faithfully attend all practices and games submitting to the Practice/Game Attendance Policy. Any expected absence from practice must be submitted in writing, preferably before practice that day. Those athletes not attending practice (unexcused absence) will not be allowed the same amount of playing time as those who attend all the practices. 
8. I understand students of both genders may participate in co-ed soccer, cross country, track and field, and cheerleading.  Biologically born girls may participate in volleyball and girls’ basketball, while biologically born boys may participate in flag football and boys’ basketball.  This is in accordance with IDE District guidelines

   **Disclaimer: Sex-specific locker rooms, changing areas, restrooms, and showers are to be used by members of the designated biological sex only.

I understand the expectations written above and commit, before God, to uphold them to the best of my ability.