Athletic & Student Organizations

We are very proud of the number of students that participate in athletics and extracurricular activities; we are also very proud of their records and their achievements. Participation in athletics and student organizations is a privilege that provides students with many rewards. When students choose to participate in athletics and extracurricular activities they represent themselves, their families, their student organization, their school, and their community. Students who choose to make this commitment must also assume certain responsibilities.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a credit to parents, school, and community. • Exhibit good sportsmanship and proper respect in the arena of competition. • Abide by training rules and regulations established by coaches and sponsors. • Abide by the Code of Conduct in the Parent and Student Handbook. • Strive to achieve to the best of your abilities. • Abide by the Athletic Participation Agreement.

SUSPENSION POLICY

Students who represent the school in athletics or student organizations will be suspended one week from their activity or sport for each day they are suspended from school for disciplinary action. For example, a student suspended two days will be suspended from activities for two weeks. The suspension from athletics and extracurricular activities will begin the day the student is suspended from school. Students are not allowed to participate with their team or attend any extracurricular activities during the suspension. These include but are not limited to athletic contests, dances, the prom, grad night, homecoming activities and other school events.

AT TENDANCE POLICY

Students must be in school at least three periods to participate in athletics and extracurricular activities (including team practices).

Students who participate in interscholastic athletics represent Bishop Kenny High School and are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, as well as the rules and policies set forth by the Florida High School Athletic Association. Participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege and should be regarded as such. Therefore student-athletes are expected to exhibit the qualities of integrity, respect and sportsmanship at all times.

The Code of Conduct applies to the student-athlete as a representative of Bishop Kenny and includes: practice, travel, games, and pre-game and post-game conduct. Students who violate any part of the Code of Conduct or FHSAA policies while representing Bishop Kenny will be subject to disciplinary action through the Office of the Dean of Students, as well as penalties handed down by the FHSAA. Any misconduct by a student-athlete resulting in a fine by the FHSAA will be paid by the offending student or billed to his/her account. Any grievous offense could result in suspension from athletic participation by the Dean of Students.

ATHLETIC CONDUCT POLICY

EXPEC TATIONS OF STUDENT CONDUCT AT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students who attend extracurricular activities as spectators are expected to abide by the same standards of acceptable behavior and sportsmanship as the participants of the activity. Students must show respect at all times, using only positive cheers and praise without antagonizing or demeaning participants. Disrespectful or derogatory behavior will result in the student’s removal from the activity and review for disciplinary action with a dean and the game-day manager or sponsor of the activity.

FHSAA ELIGIBILIT Y POLICY

FHSAA - Florida High School Athletic Association

Bishop Kenny High School is a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and follows established rules. To be eligible to represent your school in interscholastic athletics, you: 1. Must be regularly enrolled and in regular attendance at school. (FHSAA Bylaw 9.2, Policy 16 and Administrative Procedure 1.8) 2. Must attend school within 10 days of the beginning of each semester to be eligible during that semester. (FHSAA Bylaw 9.2) 3. Must maintain at least a cumulative 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 unweighted scale prior to the semester in which the student wishes to participate. This GPA must include all courses taken since the student entered high school. A sixth, seventh or eighth grade student must have earned at least a 2.0 grade point average on 4.0 unweighted scale the previous semester. (FHSAA Bylaw 9.4) 4. Must not have graduated from any high school or its equivalent. (FHSAA Bylaw 9.4) 5. Must not have enrolled in the ninth grade for the first time more than four school years ago. If the student is a sixth, seventh or eighth grade student, the student must not participate if repeating that grade. (FHSAA Bylaw 9.5) 6. Must not turn 19 before July 1st to participate at the high school level; must not turn 16 prior to September 1st to participate at the junior high level; and must not turn 15 prior to September 1st to participate at the middle school level, otherwise the student becomes permanently ineligibile. (FHSAA Bylaw 9.6) 7. Must undergo a pre-participation physical evaluation and be certified as being physically fit for participation in interscholastic athletics on a form (EL2). (FHSAA Bylaw 9.7) 8. Must have signed permission to participate from the student's parent(s)/ legal guardian(s) on a form (EL3) provided the school. (Bylaw 9.8) 9. Must be an amateur. This means the student must not accept money, gift or donation for participating in a sport, or use a name other than his/her own when participating. (FHSAA Bylaw 9.9) 10. Must not participate in an all-star contest in a sport prior to completing his/her high school eligibility in that sport. (FHSAA Policy 26) 11. Must display good sportsmanship and follow the rules of competition before, during and after every contest in which the student participates. If not, the student may be suspended from participation for a period of time. (FHSAA Bylaw 7.1) 12. Must not provide false information to his/her school or to the FHSAA to gain eligibility. (FHSAA Bylaw 9.1) 13. Youth exchange, other international and immigrant students must be approved by the FHSAA office prior to any participation. Exceptions may apply. See your school's principal/athletic director. (FHSAA Policy 17) 14. Must refrain from hazing/bullying while a member of an athletic team or while participating in any athletic activities sponsored by or affiliated with a member school.

If the student is declared or ruled ineligible due to one or more of the FHSAA rules and regulations, the student has the right to request that the school file an appeal on behalf of the student. See the principal or athletic director for information regarding this process. All athletic forms must be completed online through our athletic management system, Final Forms, accessible on the school website. In addition, each student participant must complete concussion video training. The physical evaluation must be dated after May 27, 2022 and is valid through the end of the school year, after which time a student must successfully undergo another physical evaluation to continue participation. Baseball players must wait until June 1 to complete their 2022-23 physicals due to the length of the baseball season.

Transfers

Student-athletes are eligible upon completion of enrollment (as long as they meet all other eligibility standards – including, but not limited to age, limit of eligibility, preparticipation physical exam, GPA, and consent and liability release) at the school in which he or she first attends each school year.

If the transfer occurs during the school year, the student may seek to immediately join an existing team if: • Student has completed all Bishop Kenny High School eligibility requirements • A roster spot is available • The student has the requisite skill and ability to participate in the sport according to the coach of the team • The student has not participated in the same sport at another school during the same school year – unless the student meets one of the following exceptions: 1. Dependent child of active duty military personnel whose move resulted from military orders 2. Relocation due to a foster care placement in a different school zone 3. Move due to court-ordered change in custody due to separation or divorce, or the serious illness or death of a custodial parent 4. Authorized for good cause in the district or charter school policy. The athletic eligibility of students who transfer to Bishop Kenny High School during the school year will be determined based upon good cause. A committee comprised of the Vice Principal, Academic Dean, Director of School Counseling, Director of Admissions, and the Director of Athletics will determine the student’s athletic eligibility based upon good cause authority. A recommendation will be made by the committee to the Principal regarding the student’s athletic eligibility. The final decision will be made by the Principal and is not subject to review.

Bishop Kenny Athletic Teams

FALL SPORTS

Cross Country: Boys - Varsity Cross Country: Boys - Junior Varsity Cross Country: Girls - Varsity Cross Country: Girls - Junior Varsity Football: Varsity Football: Junior Varsity Football: Freshmen Golf: Boys Golf: Girls Sailing Swimming: Boys/Girls Volleyball: Girls - Varsity Volleyball: Girls - Freshmen Volleyball: Girls - Junior Varsity

COLLEGEBOUND ATHLETES

WINTER SPORTS Basketball: Boys - Varsity Basketball: Boys - Junior Varsity Basketball: Boys - Freshmen Basketball: Girls - Varsity Basketball: Girls - Junior Varsity Competitive CheerleadingVarsity Competitive CheerleadingJunior Varsity Soccer: Boys - Varsity Soccer: Boys - Junior Varsity Soccer: Girls - Varsity Soccer: Girls - Junior Varsity Wrestling: Boys - Varsity Wrestling: Boys - Junior Varsity SPRING SPORTS Baseball: Varsity Baseball: Junior Varsity Beach Volleyball: Girls - Varsity Beach Volleyball: Girls - Jr. Varsity Sailing Softball: Varsity Softball: Junior Varsity Tennis: Boys - Varsity Tennis: Boys - Junior Varsity Tennis: Girls - Varsity Tennis: Girls - Junior Varsity Track: Boys - Varsity Track: Boys - Junior Varsity Track: Girls - Varsity Track: Girls - Junior Varsity Weightlifting: Boys

Athletes planning to compete in college sports must schedule an appointment with their school counselor before October 1 to receive NCAA Clearinghouse information.