Student Handbook 2021-22

Student/Family Handbook 21-22/ 53 PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY In order for a student to participate in inter-scholastic sports, a parent or guardian is required to give explicit permission in writing for the student to participate in that particular sport. Such permission must include a declaration of the parent's/guardian's awareness of the risks involved in such athletic participation and their acceptance of the responsibility for any injury the student might incur thereby, including but not limited to participation in training, practices, scrimmages, league or non-league games, and transportation to and from such events.

Parents are expected to attend Parent/Athlete/Coach meetings scheduled for each season.

Archbishop Curley High School cannot assume responsibility for medical costs incurred by a student or his family as a result of participation in inter-scholastic sports, and therefore strongly advises parents/guardians to ensure that the student-athlete is covered by adequate health care insurance.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS Students participating in inter-scholastic sports must have an updated (one calendar year) physical examination prior to the start of the season. The physical examination paperwork must be submitted to the School Nurse.

PRACTICE POLICIES 1. Anyone late for practice, who has not previously contacted one of his coaches explaining in advance the reason that will cause his lateness, or who, in the case of a last minute emergency, has not, in the opinion of the coaches, acted in a responsible and mature manner in trying to attend promptly, thus causing inconvenience to his teammates, will not be allowed to practice that day. Habitual tardiness is a reason for dismissal from the team.

2. If a team member is absent from a mandatory session, and has not notified one of the coaches, he may be suspended from the team for one game.

3. For any doctor or dentist appointment, the player must present a note from the doctor or dentist to indicate the player's presence at the appointment. If a note does not accompany the player the following day, he may not play in the next game, but will practice as normal.

SPORTSMANSHIP All Curley students, team members and coaches are expected to demonstrate courtesy and hospitality to visiting teams and officials and to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner whether home or away. The conduct of parents/guardians and faculty should also reflect the ideals stated above.

The M.I.A.A. regulation governing sportsmanship states: "Any player or coach who is ejected from a game or contest is automatically suspended from participation in that team's next scheduled game or contest and the MIAA could impose further penalties. The suspended individual may neither be in uniform nor sit on team benches. The game officials' decisions regarding an individual's ejection from a game or contest are final and binding; no appeals will be entertained."

Curley athletes are encouraged to be mindful of the fundamentals of good sportsmanship: 1. Showing courtesy and respect for all faculty, staff, coaches, fellow students, opponents and officials.

2. Knowing, understanding, and appreciating the rules of the contest.

3. Exercising self-control.

4. Appreciating skill and performance regardless of an athlete's affiliation.

5. Maintaining a healthy desire to excel and win while having the ability to win and lose gracefully.