Student Parent Handbook - Mount Mansfield Union High School

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Encourage your child and team, but do not insult the opposition.
2. Be enthusiastic, yet not critical.
3. Acknowledge the opposition’s good plays.
4. Support the officials. A high school game is not a place for angry criticism.
5. Support the coach in the same manner.
6. Be positive and do not let win/lose change your attitude.
7. Provide feedback and affect change in a positive manner.
HEALTH
1. Students must have a physical exam every two years (usually 9 th & 11 th
grade).
2. Students will not be allowed to participate in tryouts, practices, or games if
the physical form is not up-to-date.
3. If a student has had an injury or illness requiring a physician’s care or
lasting longer than a week in the six months prior to the date of this form or
during the sports season itself, then he/she may be required by the coach,
trainer or school nurse to obtain an additional statement from a physician
regarding the student’s ability to participate in the sport.
PROBLEMS
1. The student should first approach the coach or advisor to find a solution to
the problem. By far, this is the preferred means of problem solving.
2. The parent or guardian should attempt to work directly with the coach or
advisor in order to find a solution to the problem when a son/daughter has
been unable to resolve the issue.
3. As a last resort the Director of Student Activities should be approached to
help find a solution to the problem. If necessary, the Director of Student
Activities will seek input from the Principal, Associate Principal or Assistant
Principal.
SPORTSMANSHIP
1. Treat teammates, advisors, coaches and opponents with respect.
2. Establish a hard work ethic, but play within the rules.
3. Exercise self-control at all times, setting an example for others to follow.
4. Respect officials and accept their decisions without gesture or argument.
5. Win with humility, lose without excuse.
6. Always remember that it is a privilege to represent the school and
community.
TRAVEL
1. Traveling to and from scheduled athletic events on school provided
transportation is required.
2. Parents may ask the coach for permission for their son /daughter to ride
home with them after an away contest.
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