SPORTS INFORMATION MEETING Brunswick Middle Schools Paul Gerycz (Middle School A.D.) pgerycz@bcsoh.org 330.273.0305
In Order to Participate the Following is Required: § A physical as required by the OHSAA. § Signed Code of Conduct Agreement Form § Pay-to-Participate Fee of $80.00 per sport with a family cap of $360.00/year. § This can be paid the following ways: § Check made out to your child’s school. § Cash given to your child’s school. - Those two options give to school office. § Pay on paypal. -You may choose to pay this all at once or in two payments. The first payment is due April 8 th , 2015. The balance is due April 27 th , 2015. § All other forms required by your activity. ¡
Athletic Code of Conduct § Enforced 365 days a year § Any offenses are cumulative throughout the student’s enrollment. § Enforcement of this code will be communicated with students and parents.
Academic Requirements ¡ § All participants in athletic activities at Brunswick Middle Schools must meet academic eligibility requirements. § The program is twofold, with a credit check and minimum grade point requirement each 9 weeks. A probationary program is available to those not meeting the minimum grade point requirements.
Academic Eligibility (continued) ¡ ¡ § Must have received passing grades in a minimum of FIVE classes attempted in the grading period immediately preceding to be eligible. § If passing 5 classes, must have a 1.8 minimum grade point average for the grading period immediately preceding. They will be given the opportunity to participate in a probationary program. ¡
Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Policy § Student athletes are not allowed to possess, use, sell, give, transmit, or be under the influence of any drug at any time. § Prescription drugs, unless specifically prescribed are not allowed. § The possession or use of any tobacco product is also prohibited.
Consequences for the Sale or Distribution of Drugs and/or Alcohol. Ø First Violation: - Prohibited from participation for one calendar year. - Cannot attend awards ceremony. - May petition to participate after the initial 12 month period from date of 1 st violation. Ø Second Violation: - Student is indefinitely prohibited from participation in athletics and co- curricular/extra-curricular activities. ¡ ¡
Consequences for the Possession and/or Use of Drugs/Alcohol. Ø First Violation: - Suspension from 100% of scheduled activities including playoffs & awards ceremonies, or 50% of scheduled events if student completes a drug/alcohol/tobacco assessment. Ø Second Violation: - Suspension from participation in athletics/co-curricular activities for one calendar year. Ø Third Violation: - Prohibited from participation in athletic/co- curricular activities while attending Brunswick City Schools.
A Note About Parties: § Hosting parties where drugs and/or alcohol is present will be viewed the same as the distribution of drugs and/or alcohol, receiving the same discipline. To avoid discipline, students who host a party where the drugs and/or alcohol were present must immediately: § 1)ask the individual(s) who brought the drugs and/or alcohol to leave, § 2) call/inform parents, and § 3) call the police. Students who follow this procedure will not be viewed as distributors of drugs and/or alcohol.
A Note About Parties: ¡ § Students who attend parties where drugs and/or alcohol are present will also be disciplined. Students who use the drugs and/or alcohol will be disciplined in accordance with the use of drug and/or alcohol policy. Students who attend and do not use drugs and/or alcohol must leave immediately. If the student fails to leave, discipline will result in the following:
Consequences for Attending a Party Where Drugs/Alcohol are Present. Ø First Violation: - Student will miss one game/event but can still attend practice. Ø Second Violation: - Student will miss 2 weeks of scheduled activities, including all practices and games. The student will not have any team contact during this probationary period. If the student desires to continue practicing for the sport, he/she must do this off school premises. Ø Third Violation: - Student suspended from participation in athletics, co-curricular and extracurricular activities for one calendar year. ¡ ¡
Self-Referral § Voluntary referrals do not carry any punitive consequences. § Students are allowed to carry one voluntary referral during their participation. § Referrals can be made to the coach, athletic director, teacher, administrator, guidance counselor, or to the District Prevention Specialist, Kathy Fulkerson, kfulkerson@bcsoh.org, 330.273.0292 § NOTE: Students cannot use self-referral as a method to avoid consequences once a code of conduct rule has been violated.
Equipment/Materials § Students are responsible for the care/ keeping of all materials issued to them as participants in a Brunswick City Schools activity. § Participants who fail to return uniforms, equipment or supplies at the designated times will be fined the cost of replacing property at current prices. § The school may hold grades, certificates, diplomas, records, and may deny further participation in Brunswick activities until appropriate compensation. ¡
Contact Information Paul Gerycz - Brunswick Middle Schools A.D. pgerycz@bcsoh.org 330.273.0305 WEBSITE ¡ ¡ www.bcsoh.org ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
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