Grant Bulldogs Athletic Department Information and Expectations

Student Athlete / Parent Blitz Day Presentation November 10, 2018 HTTP://IL.8TO18.COM/GRANTBULLDOGS

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF Tom Ross, Athletic Director Office Phone 847.973.3412 Email - tross@grantbulldogs.org Casey Duval, Assistant Athletic Director - Office Phone 847.973.3199 Email - cduval@grantbulldogs.org Camille Fiordirosa, Athletic Secretary Office Phone 847.973.3418 cfiordirosa@grantbulldogs.org

NEW FOR 2018 - 2019 Late Activity Bus Bus will depart GCHS at 6:00 PM taking students to 4 quadrants in our attendance zone central, east, south and north During the fall and spring seasons the bus will depart from GCHS and then proceed to the Bulldog Athletic Complex to pick up students and then continue their route Bus stop locations can be found on the Grant Bulldogs Website Parents Transportation Activity Buses Bulldog Athletic Complex Teams practicing at the Bulldog Athletic Complex buses will depart at 3:20 PM and 3:40 PM

NEW FOR 2018 - 2019 New Athletic Platform Online Registration User friendly Useful mobile App New Spring Sports Boys Lacrosse Girls Badminton More information to follow both sports begin February 25

GRANT AND D124 EXPECTATIONS All student athletes must be cleared by the Athletic Office in order to tryout or practice To be cleared a student athlete must: Have a current physical on file Complete all necessary paperwork Agreement to Participate Form, Athletic Emergency Medical Information Form (Seasonal) Have passed the equivalent of 5 classes the previous semester Be cleared from all previous athletic obligations Have paid the Participation Fee by December 3, 2018

GRANT AND D124 EXPECTATIONS To remain eligible during each season a student athlete must: Adhere to the Grant Community High School Extra Curricular and Athletic Code of Conduct Scholastics passing 5 classes on a weekly basis Age no older than 19 at the start of the season Drugs, Chemicals, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy in effect for 12 months Exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, behavior and fair play Athletic Transportation Policy Adhere to all Coach and Sport specific Team Rules and Regulations

IHSA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IHSA Policies and Procedures Align with Grant Community High School and D124 Policies and Procedures Sophomore, Junior or Senior and new to Grant High School must complete transfer paperwork Concussion Protocol Return to Play Return to Learn

ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND ASSISTANCE Skyward Parent and Student Portal Used to monitor student progress Student athletes can obtain academic assistance the following ways: Meeting with their teacher before or after school 1. Team Time Conference with your teacher or attend an academic lab 2. Tutoring Labs Math and English Open during school hours and all lunch hours English lab is open before or after school 3. National Honor Society Tutors are available 4.

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SCHEDULING Schedules are fluid and can change at anytime Practices and games/contests are scheduled six days a week from the first day of practice through the IHSA State Series at the conclusion of the season. Student athletes are excepted to attend all practices and games/contests.

COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS From the Coach His/Her philosophy Expectations and Goals for the student athlete and the team Locations and times for all practices and contests Team requirements equipment, fees, training Procedure and protocol should the student athlete be injured during participation

COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS From the Athletes / Parents Concerns expressed directly to the coach should come from the athlete first and then the parents Notification of any schedule conflicts in advance Notification of illness or injury as soon as possible Specific concerns in regard to a coach s philosophy and / or expectation

COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches: The treatment of student athletes Ways for the student athlete to improve Concerns about the student athletes behavior and/or attitude Inappropriate concerns to discuss with the coaches: Playing time Team strategy Play calling Other student athletes

COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS If you have a concern to discuss with a coach, this procedure must be followed: 1. Student athlete addresses the concern with their coach If concern is unresolved: 1. Call the school office to set up an appointment with the coach, parent and student athlete 2. If the coach cannot be reached contact the athletic office and we will set up a meeting time 3. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONFRONT A COACH BEFORE OR AFTER PRACTICE OR WITHIN TWENTY- FOUR HOURS AFTER A CONTEST. THESE CAN BE EMOTIONAL TIMES FOR ALL INVOLVED. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution.

COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS If you feel the meeting with the coach did not provide enough information or a satisfactory solution, please: 1. Call the Athletic Office to set up an appointment with Tom Ross, Athletic Director and the coach / head coach, parents and student athlete

COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS The Athletic Department is striving to make our program better and safer. Therefore, we will not Recognize anonymous calls and / or letters, if we do not know who you are it s difficult to address your concerns The athletic department will NOT mistreat a student athlete because of a parent concern

GRANT ATHLETICS Varsity Athletic Locker Rooms All varsity athletes will receive an athletic locker in the athletic locker rooms student athletes will receive a lock and will need to turn it in at the end of the season or they will be charged. PLEASE BE SURE TO LOCK YOUR LOCKER AT ALL TIMES. Athletic lockers are for in-season use only

GRANT ATHLETICS Athletic uniforms and equipment will be issued by the coach and must be returned at the end of the season. Failure to turn in a uniform and any equipment will result in an athletic obligation. All injured student athletes MUST report the injury to the athletic trainers, Mark Robson or Georgina Govostis, within 24 hours of the injury, preferably as soon as the injury occurs for both home and away contests and practices. To practice each day or play in a contest on that day the student athlete MUST participate in physical education class, if enrolled, and may not leave school during the day. A student athlete that arrives late to school will have their eligibility decided by the athletic director. Student athletes who are absent from school for reasons other than illness, will have their eligibility left to the discretion of the administration.

IMPORTANT BOOSTER CLUB INFORMATION Each year the Booster Club gives back to the students of Grant Community High School over $43,000 directly back to the students of Grant Community High School. The Booster Club also awards four $1,000 scholarships each year. Become involved with the Booster Club Direct return to the students at Grant Community High School Join the Booster Club Volunteer to work in the concession stand Become a Booster Team parent Visit the concession stand during a game or match

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