MEET THE COACHES NIGHT

August 9, 2012, 6 PM

VHSL LEAGUE REQUIREMENTS

First time ninth grade students will be eligible to participate in Virginia High School League extracurricular activities using the Virginia High School League requirements for one (1) academic year only. At the end of their first year of high school, the students must meet the increased academic requirements (2.0 GPA) of Norfolk Public Schools to participate. At the change of semester, first time freshman must continue to meet VHSL eligibility rules. (Pass 5 from preceding semester)

GPA is based on all courses taken for credit GPA will be based on semester grades Summer school counts two ways:

1. In the event a student must repeat a course, he/she shall be allowed to take the highest grade and average into semester grades

2. New classes will be added to semester grades

Students will have one appeal waiver or probation period during their high school eligibility (11th or 12th grade year) if they fall below the minimum GPA requirement.

Students who have a cumulative average above the 2.0, but fall below a 2.0 for a semester will be allowed to average the semester average with the cumulative average. If the combined averages are still above 2.0, the student will be allowed to participate

Students must pass a minimum of 5 classes with a minimum 2.0 GPA, based on the semester before the season.

• SPORTSMANSHIP IS CHARACTER DISPLAYED IN ATHLETIC COMPETITON. PEOPLE OF CHARACTER LIVE BY THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER: TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING AND CITIZENSHIP

• TRUSTWORTHINESS: ALWAYS PURSUE VICTORY WITH HONOR*DON’T COMPROMISE EDUCATION AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT GOALS*DON’T ENGAGE IN OR TOLERATE DISHONESTTY, CHEATING OR DISHONORABLE CONDUCT

• RESPECT: TREAT THE TRADITIONS OF THE SPORT AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS WITH RESPECT*DON’T ENGAGE IN OR TOLERATE DISRESPECTFUL CONDUCT INCLUDING VERBAL ABUSE OF OPPONENTS AND OFFICIALS, PROFANE OR BELLIGERENT “TRASH-TALKING,” TAUNTING AND UNSEEMLY CELEBRATIONS *WIN WITH GRACE AND LOSE WITH DIGNITY

• RESPONSIBILITY: BE POSITIVE ROLE MODELS ON AND OFF THE FIELD AND REQUIRE THE SAME OF ATHLETES

• FAIRNESS: ADHERE TO HIGH STANDARDS OF FAIR PLAY*TREAT PLAYERS FAIRLY ACCORDING TO THEIR ABILITIES*NEVER TAKE ADVANTAGE

• CARING: ASSURE THAT THE ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND MORAL WELL-BEING OF ATHLETES IS ALWAYS PLACED ABOVE DESIRES AND PRESSURES TO WIN

• CITIZENSHIP: AVOID GAMESMANSHIP AND PROMOTE BY HONORING THE RULES AND GOALS OF THE SPORT *SAFEGUARD THE HEALTH OF ATHLETES AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE SPORT BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO

Norfolk Public Schools’ Parent-Athlete Handbook/ eligibility concerns/ game

conduct/ sportsmanship• Substance abuse: MAY NOT CONSUME ALCOHOL,

TOBACCO, ILLEGAL DRUGS OR BANNED SPORTS PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS AT ANYTIME. Students may not violate the provisions of the NPS “Participation Pledge.” This pledge applies during non-school events as well as in school and during school-sponsored activities.

• Team activity rules: each coach is responsible for establishing team/ activity rules. These rules will be discussed tonight in break out rooms

• School Attendance: must attend all scheduled classes on the days of activities in order to participate. Coaches may make exceptions to this standard with approval of the principal or his/her designee

• Court disciplinary action: School officials will suspend a student from participating in extracurricular activities who has been charged with any felony or a misdemeanor/felony involving alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, or violence until disposition of the charges. The participants MUST report the incident to the coach. The coach will present the facts to the administrator who will determine eligibility.

• Any student convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor/ felony involving alcohol, drugs, weapons, or violence will be ineligible to participate for one year from time of conviction.

• Alternative Educational Setting: any student who receives a placement in an alternative educational setting because of disciplinary action must complete one semester in his/her home school before becoming eligible for Eastern District/VHSL activities.

Hazing Policy: Students shall not recklessly or intentionally endanger the health or safety of a student or students or inflict bodily harm on a student or students in connection with or for the purpose of initiation, admission into or affiliation with or as condition for continued membership in a team, club, organization, association or student body. The Commonwealth of Virginia has anti-hazing statues that if found guilty may provide punishment related to being guilty of a misdemeanor or felony

In school suspension: may participate in extracurricular activities if they met all requirements of the in-school suspension. It must be reported to the coach, who may choose to take additional action.Out of school suspension: may NOT be permitted to participate in extracurricular activities or attend any school-sponsored activity during time of suspension. At the discretion of the coach, more severe action, including dismissal, might be administered.

GRANBY HIGH SCHOOLATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND TOBACCO USE AND INAPPROPRIATE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

The Granby High School Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Inappropriate Use of Social Media policy was developed by the Granby High School coaching staff and student/athlete representatives in the Spring of 2012. This policy goes beyond the policy stated in the Norfolk Public Schools Athletic Handbook and is only related to Granby High School student/athletes. It is expected that all coaches will include both the NPS and the Granby High School policies related to the use of these substances in their team handbooks each year and will review both policies with the members of their team and their athletes’ parents. Both student/athletes and parents will be required to indicate their understanding of both policies by signing a statement indicating that they understand the policies and consequences of violating the policies.

POLICY• Granby High School student/athletes shall refrain from the use of

alcohol, drugs and tobacco and the inappropriate use of social media throughout their high school career. This applies both to in-season and out of season use. The Granby High School coaching staff is expected to strictly enforce this policy as it is written.

FIRST OFFENSE:• An investigation will be conducted by the coach, athletic director

and principal• Proven use will result in a suspension from 10% of remaining

contests. This includes post season games.• The student/athlete will be required to complete 10 hours of

community service that will be coordinated by the coach.• The Coach and Athletic Director will meet with the parent/guardian

and the student/athlete to discuss the disciplinary measure begin taken.

SECOND OFFENSE:• The student/athlete will be dismissed from the team for the

remainder of the season• The student/athlete will be required to complete counseling

related to the offense prior to being reinstated into the Granby Athletic Program

THIRD OFFENSE:• The student/athlete will be dismissed from Granby Athletics for

the remainder of the student/athlete’s high school career.• The student/athlete may appeal to the Athletic Director and

Principal.

PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION

• BOTH PARENTING AND COACHING ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT VOCATIONS.

• COMMUNICATIONS YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’S COACH

1. PHILOSOPHY OF THE COACH2. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS3. LOCATIONS AND TIMES OF ALL PRACTICES AND CONTESTS4. TEAM REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, STRENGTH

AND CONDITIONING PROGRAMS5. PROCEDURE IF YOUR CHILD IS INJURED DURING

PARTICIPATION6. TEAM RULES, GUIDELINES, AND CONSEQUENCES FOR

INFRACTIONS7. LETTERING CRITERIA

COMMUNICATION COACHES EXPECT FROM ATHLETES/

PARENTS

• CONCERNS RELATED TO YOUR CHILD’S GENERAL WELFARE

• NOTIFICATION OF ANY SCHEDULE CONFLICTS IN ADVANCE

• NOTIFICATION OF ILLNESS OR INJURY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

APPROPRIATE CONCERNS TO DISCUSS WITH COACHES

• WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD IMPROVE• CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S

BEHAVIOR

It is very difficult to accept your child not playing as much as you hope. Coaches are professionals. They make decisions based on what they believe to be the best for all student athletes involved. As you have seen from the previous list, certain things can be and should be discussed with your child’s coach. Other things, such as those listed below, must be left to the discretion of the coach:

PLAYING TIME TEAM STRATEGY PLAY CALLING OTHER STUDENT ATHLETESTHERE ARE SITUATIONS THAT MAY REQUIRE A

CONFERENCE BETWEEN THE COACH AND PLAYER, OR COACH AND PARENT. THESE CONFERENCES ARE ENCOURAGED. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL PARTIES INVOLVED HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE OTHER PERSON’S POSITION.

IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN TO DISCUSS WITH A COACH

1. CALL THE COACH TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT2. IF THE COACH CANNOT BE REACHED, CALL THE

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR TO HELP SET UP THE MEETING

3. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONFRONT A COACH BEFORE OR AFTER A CONTEST OR PRACTICE. THESE CAN BE EMOTIONAL TIMES FOR BOTH PARENT AND COACH. MEETING OF THIS NATURE USUALLY DO NOT PROMOTE POSITIVE RESOLUTIONS.

4. WE HAVE A “24” HOUR RULE. A COACH IS NOT PERMITTED TO DISCUSS ANY PROBLEMS WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN WITHING 24 HOURS OF A CONTEST

1. Be a positive role model through your own actions to make sure your child has the best athletic experience possible.

2. Be a “team fan”, as well as a “my kid” fan.3. Weigh what your children say; they might slant the truth to their advantage4. Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators, and support groups5. Be respectful of all officials’ decisions6. Praise student athletes in their attempts to improve themselves as students, as

athletes, and as people7. Gain an understanding and appreciation for the rules of the contest8. Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team9. Help your child learn that success is oriented in the development of a skill and

should make a person feel good about themselves, win or lose10. If you as a parent have a concern, take time to talk with coaches in an

appropriate manner including proper time and place. Be sure to follow the designated chain of command.

11. Please reinforce our drug and alcohol-free policies by refraining from the use of any controlled substance before and during athletic contests.

12. Remember that a ticket to a school athletic event is a privilege to observe the contest

Athletic Participation Insurance

• Although extremely infrequent, serious injuries and death can occur.

• This threat necessitates that the school system provide a reasonable level of accident insurance for all participants

• Today, however, no available policy fully covers every contingency.

• Coverage under the NPS program is characterized as “full excess coverage.” It is secondary to existing health or accident coverage.

• Where other accident or health care insurance is unavailable, up to $25,000 of medical expense coverage could be available to the inured athlete beyond a $50.00 deductible that must be paid by the parent in every case

Student athletic accident claims procedure

(If your child is injured, he/she must pick up an insurance form.)• The athletic trainer will complete the injury information

section of the Claims of Injury Form.• The athletic trainer will give the signed form to the injured

student athlete, parent or guardian.• The parent/guardian must take the Notification of Injury

Form with them to the emergency room, physician’s office or dentist’s office, so the physician/dentist can fill out the medical section of the document. The parent/guardian must keep a copy of the Notification of Injury Form to submit to the carrier.

• The parent/guardian will receive billing statement from the hospital, physician or dentist. After bills are received, mail the Notification of Injury Form and billing statements to the claims department (address is on the top of the form). Keep a copy of the form and billing statements for your record.

• If you have your own insurance policy, you will follow the same procedure but will submit documentation to your insurance company. If your insurance company does not fully cover the cost of medical treatment, you may submit a Notification Of Injury Form after your insurance company has paid their part.

5. The parent/guardian will be responsible for submitting the Notification Of Injury Form and billing statements to claims and paying all bills not paid by the insurance company.

6. In the event of catastrophic injury in which medical expenses exceed the primary limit of $25,000, the parent should contact the VHSL and complete the appropriate claim forms. The VHSL can be contacted by telephone at (434)-977-8475

7. Parents should contact the school athletic trainer or athletic director if they encounter any problems associated with payment or medical expenses arising out of athletic injuries. Should the school officials be unable to resolve problems arising out of a medical claim of an insured athletic injury, you should call the Norfolk Public Schools director of Risk Management and safety at 628-3856

CONCUSSIONS

• The Virginia General Assembly has mandated that all student athletes, parents and coaches follow the Norfolk Public Schools Concussion Policy. A form must be reviewed and signed on a yearly basis after viewing a video.

• What is a concussion? A brain injury, and all brain injuries are serious• A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain recovers from the first can slow recovery or

increase the likelihood of having long term problems. In rare cases, repeat concussion can result in edema (brain swelling), permanent brain damage, and even death.

• What are the sigs and symptoms of a Concussion: appears dazed or stunned, is confused about assignments and positions, forgets instructions and answers questions slowly or inaccurately, is unsure of game, score, or opponent, loss of balance/coordination and moves clumsily, shows mood, behavior, or personality changes, can not recall events prior to hit or fall, can not recall events after hit or fall

• Symptoms reported by athlete may include one or more of the following: headache or “pressure” in head, nausea/vomiting, balance problems or dizziness, sensitivity to light or sound/noise, feeling sluggish, hazy, groggy, or foggy, difficulty with concentration, short-term memory and/or confusion, double vision or changes in vision, irritability, just not “feeling right” or is “feeling down”

Concussion Education for Parents/Guardians and Student AthletesIn order to participate in athletics the parent/guardian along with the student athlete must annually review information on concussions and sign a statement acknowledging receipt and review of the concussion information.

Parent/Guardian and Student Athlete:•Review concussion information by attached video•Once viewed the parent/athlete letter will appear: READ, PRINT and SIGN the letter of acknowledging concussion information. This letter must be returned to the school’s athletic director before the student athlete is allowed to participate. •Print off Fact Sheet for your information on concussions•Review additional web sites on concussion educationAdditional Resources•CDC•EVMS Sports medicine  Program•IMPACTTESTING•NPS Parent Student Handbook ( page 17)Click Here to see video

http://www.npsk12.com/index.php/concussion-video

• As we enter the winter season for winter sports, it is important to be aware of potential health risks that are unique to athletes. Skin infections characterized by rashes, open wounds or sores, have been reported nationally in athletes mostly in high-physical-contact sports such as wrestling, football, and rugby. However, these infections have been reported among athletes in other sports, as well, such as soccer, basketball, field hockey, volleyball, martial arts, and baseball. Therefore, anyone participating in organized or recreational sports should be aware of the signs of possible skin infections and follow prevention measures.

• Please be sure your child does the following:-washes hands often, keeps cuts and scrapes clean and covered, -if a sore or cut

becomes red, oozes, causes pain or isn’t healing, see a doctor promptly, -shower, --avoid sharing personal items, -routinely clean surfaces, sports equipment and gear as recommended, -if someone at home has a skin infection, talk to your doctor about how to prevent spread at home and at school.

Should you need further information, please contact the school nurse or our Epidemiology Team at 757-683-2801.

Demetria M. Lindsay, MDDistrict Health Director

HIGH SCHOOL TICKET PRICE STRUCTURE

REGULAR SEASON VARSITYADULTS: $6CHILDREN (UNDER 12): $2CHILDREN (UNDER 6): FREEREGULAR SEASON JVADULTS: $3CHILDREN (UNDER 12): $1CHILDREN (UNDER 6): FREETOURNAMENTSADULTS: $7CHILDREN (UNDER 12): $2CHILDREN (UNDER 6): FREE

COACHES• ATHLETIC TRAINER: Deanna Smith• FALL SPORTS• Cheerleading - Cassandra Payton (commons)• JV Cheerleading - Tracy Boone • Football Head Coach - Curt Brown (forum)• Football Assistant Coach - Brandon Bell • Football Assistant Coach - Sekou Wilson • Football Assistant Coach - Dennis McCall • Field Hockey (Varsity) - Chelsea Baker (media center)• Field Hockey (Junior Varsity) - Rachael Krumm • Golf - Stuart Jones • Cross Country - Matthew Tucker (room 10 C)• Volleyball (Boys) – Bridgett Berthold (room 11 C)• Volleyball (Girls) - Tim Maynard (room 12 C)

SPORTSMANSHIP PLEDGEAS MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE, WE ARE COMMITTED TO UPHOLDING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS A KEY ELEMENT IN ANY ATHLETIC CONTEST, AND EVERYONE’S CONDUCT DURING THE COMPETITION CAN ADD TO THE ENJOYMENT AND POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR ALL INVOLVED. WE ARE CONFIDENT ALL WILL SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION BY EXHIBITING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP.