Download Rowlett High School Girls Basketball Athletic Code of

Rowlett High School
Girls Basketball Athletic Code of Conduct
Participation in athletics means more than competition between two individuals, or two teams representing
different schools. Athletics teaches fair play and sportsmanship, understanding and appreciation of teamwork.
Athletes must always remember they are representatives of their school and community. Athletes must make a
constant effort to project a positive, respectful image. Athletes should always be considerate of those around
them and never allow themselves to get into embarrassing situations that may disgrace himself or herself, or the
athletic department at Rowlett High School.
The conduct of an athlete shall be closely observed in many areas of life. It is important that this behavior be
above reproach in all the following areas:
General Expectations:
1. Follow all GISD and Rowlett Athletic Guidelines for behavior and Code of Conduct expectations.
2. Any inappropriate use of social media could result in dismissal from athletics. All social media sites
will be closely monitored by GISD, RHS, coaches and parents. Please be very cautious what you post,
and know that deleting does not completely erase it from ever occurring.
3. Do not use profane or vulgar language.
4. Demonstrate appropriate classroom conduct toward teachers and other students.
5. Be a model student in class. One must be a student before being an athlete.
6. Know and follow all teacher’s classroom expectations.
7. Follow all school dress code standards.
8. Athletes should maintain a good attendance record at school. Truant absences are inexcusable and could
result in dismissal from athletics.
9. School attendance on game days is required. Athlete must be present at least half of the school day in
order to be considered eligible.
Rowlett Girls Basketball Expectations:
1. Respect your coaches, teachers, administrators and teammates.
2. Be gracious in defeat and modest in victory.
3. Always demonstrate good sportsmanship.
4. Demonstrate an unselfish attitude for the team and its members.
5. Do not display fits of temper or demonstrate lack of self-control at school or on the playing field.
6. Be respectful in language and actions toward officials.
7. Do not use illegal tactics, which may result in technical foul and or an ejection.
8. An athlete dismissed from the program or quitting the program will forfeit her/his letter award.
9. Athletes are expected to dress out for athletics every day, even if the athlete is injured (unless otherwise
instructed by a doctor or trainer). Athletes are required to wear: basketball-length shorts, sleeved shirts
(no sleeveless or cut-offs), sports bra, court appropriate shoes – jewelry is not acceptable. All practice
gear should be RHS school colors (maroon, white, grey, black, hint of navy).
10. Attendance at practice is mandatory. Make sure coaches know when and why you can’t make practice
in advance. Unexcused absences of any kind (practice or games) can result up to dismissal from
athletics depending on the severity. Athletes are required to contact the coach before the practice begins
in order for the absent to be considered excused; however, this does not guarantee the absent will be
excused.
11. Be on time for practice. This means in the gym, shoes on, hair pulled back, no jewely, and ready to go
at the required time.
12. If an injury occurs, the athlete needs to communicate with the coaches and trainers first before seeing a
doctor. Most injuries can be treated at school by the training staff.
13. Only a trainer, nurse, and/or doctor can excuse an athlete from participation. A parent note/email is not
accepted. If you are at school, you are expected to dress out and participate. Even if the athlete is
injured, she is expected to dress out (unless otherwise instructed by a doctor or trainer).
14. All athletes are required to ride the bus to and from athletic activities, except in extreme emergencies.
The Head Coach must approve the GISD parent release form from the student athlete’s parent or
guardian before the student-athlete will be permitted to ride with his/her parents. This form must be
turned in 24 hours in advance. An athlete is restricted from riding with anyone other than his or her
parents.
15. It is the expectation that all athletes will ONLY receive coaching from the RHS Basketball coaching
staff during all games. Players are prohibited from carrying on conversations or acknowledging any one
other than teammates and coaches during games. This includes all timeouts and half times. Coaches will
be instructed to remove any player from the game that violates this rule. Players on the bench violating
this rule will remain on the bench.
*The spirit of this rule is to allow total team control for our coaching staff. This rule does not prohibit
any motivation, encouragement, or spontaneous cheering by any one. The nature of the rule is to keep all
players focused on the game, on teammates, and ultimately on the coach and avoid all distractions.*
Academic Requirements
If a student becomes academically ineligible for multiple consecutive six weeks, the athlete will be dismissed
from athletics until they demonstrate academic stability for possible future reinstatement. Academics come
first!
NO PASS, NO PLAY
**A student who receives, at the end of any grading period, a grade of below 70 in any class (other than an
identified exempted class) or a student with disabilities who fails to meet the standards in the IEP may not
participate in extracurricular activities for three school weeks. However, an ineligible student may practice.
The ineligible student is not allowed to travel with the team, or wear school-issued equipment outside of school.
The student regains eligibility after the seven calendar day waiting period has ended following the three weeks
evaluation period when the principal and teachers determine that he or she has earned a passing grade (70 or
above) in all classes, other than those that are on the advanced list.
**All students are eligible during a school holiday of a calendar week or more. When the bell rings to dismiss
students for the December holidays, all students are eligible until classes resume in January. The same is true
for summer recess; fall and spring breaks provided those breaks consist of at least a full calendar week.
Reassignment Center (RAC)
**All students who spend any part of a school day (full day or just one minute) in In-School Suspension (ISS)
becomes ineligible for UIL play until 24 hours after they are released.
Loss of Privilege (LOP) List
**Any student on the LOP list is ineligible until they are cleared by an administrator.
Violation of all other Athletic Code Requirements:
Violation of all other athletic code requirements is subject to punishment ranging from disciplinary action, to
dismissal from the program and/or all athletic programs, determined by the coach of the team, Athletic
Coordinator, or Principal.
COACHES CONTACT INFORMATION
Alexis Hill – Head Girls’ Basketball
[email protected]
School: (972) 463-1712 ext 62584
Jane Laws – Varsity Assistant Basketball
[email protected]
Samuel Standridge – Junior Varsity Basketball
[email protected]
Carlos Rodriguez Trevizo – Freshman Basketball
[email protected]
Remind 101 information:
Send message @rowlettgbb to 81010
ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT
The basic principle of conduct under which we will always operate is:
Conduct yourself in such a manner that you bring credit to yourself, your family, your
teammates, and to Rowlett High School. Never engage in any activity that can be construed as
inappropriate for a member of the Rowlett High School basketball program.
I, _________________________ have read and understand the athletic code of conduct for
student athletes at Rowlett High School. I agree to follow this code of conduct and understand
that failure to do so could result in termination of my privileges to participate in athletics at
Rowlett High School.
Student Signature: _______________________ Date: ____________
Parent Signature: ________________________ Date: ____________