Academics
It is recognized that the primary function of the school is to provide each student with an education. Therefore, the principal reserves the right to remove a student from a team if that student is not performing academically as expected. This will only occur after consultation with the student, Athletic Director, coach, teachers, and parents. Signing this form also means that you understand fully the homework room policy as outlined in the Parent Handbook.
Conduct
Student/Athlete conduct is a reflection on our school. All athletes will strive to ensure their words and actions glorify God and model Christ’s love and purpose in their conduct on and off the court or field.
In the academic area, an athlete must strive to become a successful student who is productive and responsible in the class. As an athlete, you must plan your schedule so that you give sufficient time and energy to your studies to ensure acceptable grades. In addition to maintaining good scholarship, an athlete should have a good attendance record, never cutting class or school.
In athletic competition, an athlete is always courteous, makes no excuses, and is respectful to teammates, opponents, officials, coaches and spectators.
The athlete will be held to the student code of conduct (from school handbook) when representing the school, even if the event is outside of school hours.
Student-athletes who demonstrate concerns related to behavior or academic performance may be placed on a two-week probationary period. During this time, students are expected to show consistent improvement and meet school expectations. If an additional behavioral or academic offence occurs during the probationary period, school administration reserves the right to suspend the student-athlete from games and/or practices for a determined length of time. These decisions will be made at the discretion of administration, with consideration given to the severity and frequency of the concerns.
It is the responsibility of the Head Coach to decide what role each athlete will play, and the amount of playing time that the student will have. If athletes or parents have a question regarding this, they will be addressed directly to the Head Coach in a mutually acceptable timeframe and in an appropriate, professional manner. If this does not lead to a resolution, the parent can contact the Athletic Director to discuss the matter further.
Attendance
If a student is required to miss classes to attend a competition, it is his/her responsibility to contact the teachers of the classes being missed in advance.
If an athlete is absent from school for more than half the day s/he may not participate in any practice, or game on that day.
If an athlete cannot make it to a game or practice, it is their responsibility to contact the Head Coach well in advance of the practice or game.
If a student is suspended, he/she is not permitted to be involved or in any team activities throughout the duration of the suspension (i.e. not in attendance at practice, or with the team during games, events, tournaments).
Equipment
All team uniforms will be supplied by the school. The uniform must be submitted promptly after the season ends, cleaned and in good condition. If a jersey is damaged from improper use or does not get returned, the athlete will be required to pay a replacement fee. Damage due to regular wear and tear or game use will not result in any fee.
Volunteering
All student-athletes at PICS are required to participate in at least one fund-raising activity which will take up one day of their time, and all Senior High team members are expected to help with officiating Junior High athletic events when possible. It is the athlete’s job to find a replacement if they are unable to officiate/score keep on a date they have been assigned. Senior High athletes will also at times be required to score keep for Senior High games that PICS hosts when there are no scheduling conflicts.
Assumption of Risk
Injury, including paralysis or death, is a risk that must be assumed when engaging in sports; accordingly, it is acknowledged that the athlete assumes the risk of such injury or death and in consideration of the school permitting participation in extra-curricular athletics, the student-athlete and his/her parents/guardian agree not to hold Parkland Immanuel Christian School liable for any such injury, including death.
Injuries
If your child suffers a concussion or a serious injury (broken bones, serious sprains, etc.) at any time while playing for the PICS penguins, the school requires that the athlete can only return to sports practices, games, and tournaments with the written approval of their health care provider. This includes any injuries that happen either at home or off campus, during practices, games, tournaments, or other activities. The player must inform their coach, who will inform the athletic director. The written approval from their health care provider must be given to the athletic director for our records.