Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

2. Student-athletes must be prepared and punctual to all contests and practices. If an absence isgoing to occur for any reason the coach must be given prior notice.3. Athletes who stay after school for academic assistance will not be penalized if the coach isgiven prior notice. However if you are having difficulty balancing academics and athletics,you must speak with your coach and the Athletic Director.4. All team members will ride the authorized vehicle to and from all contests and practices.When written notification from parents is given to the athletic director the day prior to thecontest, an athlete may leave with another athlete’s parents. Both parents and coach will benotified of approval. Athletes will be provided one late bus pass for each season theyparticipate. Late bus passes may only be used by members of a team in season. Abuse of alate bus pass will result in loss of eligibility for the next season.5. Team members, who are medically excused from physical education, or unprepared for class,may not practice or compete that day.BEHAVIOR1. Athletes are expected to demonstrate respect for authority and the rights of others. Student-Athletes are expected to follow all school rules and regulations during their association withan athletic team.2. Student-Athletes are expected to respect the rights of opponents, officials, teammates and allpersons in positions of authority. Athletes are expected to control their tempers anddemonstrate good sportsmanship. Obscene language, gestures, and inappropriate behaviorwill not be tolerated while participating in any sports activity.3. Good sportsmanship and citizenship are expected of all athletes. Good school citizenshipinvolves regular attendance and appropriate conduct while in school. Physical altercationsare considered poor school citizenship and reflect poor conduct. If referred to theadministration for such conduct, an athlete will be subject to disciplinary action ranging fromsuspension to dismissal from interscholastic athletics.4. There will be no tolerance for infractions such as the use of alcohol, tobacco (in any form), orillicit drugs (marijuana, cocaine, steroids, performance-enhancing drugs, amphetamines,hallucinogens, and all other controlled substances). SUSPENSION AND/OR DISMISSALFROM ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION WILL BE THE CONSEQUENCE FORTHESE INFRACTIONS.5 . There will be no tolerance for conduct such as hazing, theft, fraud, gambling, destruction ofproperty, vandalism, fighting; illegal or unauthorized possession, use or sale of firearms orother dangerous weapons; or other illegal actions or behaviors. SUSPENSION AND/ORDISMISSAL FROM ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION WILL BE THECONSEQUENCE FOR THESE INFRACTIONS.6. All regular school day related disciplinary action (i.e. suspensions, detentions) will behonored and also carry over as restrictions for athletic participation. Athletes, who are beingheld after school for detention purposes, affect team morale and preparation for competition.Loss of playing time may result at the coach’s discretion.18