Student Athlete & Parent Athletic Presentation - Spring Sports 2024

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Get ready for the Spring Sports season of 2024 with important information for student athletes and parents. Learn about athletic department staff, expectations for student athletes, transportation options, academic requirements for NCAA eligibility, and more. Stay informed and prepared for a successful athletic and academic journey. Contact the athletic office for any queries or clarifications.

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Student Athlete / Parent Athletic Presentation Spring Sports 2024 HTTPS://GRANTHS.RSCHOOLTEAMS.COM/

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF Tom Ross, Athletic Director Office Phone 847.973.3412 Email - tross@grantbulldogs.org Kevin Geist, Assistant Athletic Director - Office Phone 847.973.3199 Email - kgeist@grantbulldogs.org Cory Bowles, Administrative Assistant Office Phone 847.973.3418 Email - cbowles@grantbulldogs.org

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF Spring Event Athletic Administrators Kevin Geist Anthony Johnson Trainers Mallory Whitman 847.973.3454 mwhitman@grantbulldogs.org Booster Club President Elizabeth Hopkins bulldogboosters@grantbulldogs.org

AFTER SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION Late Athletic Activity Bus The late activity bus will depart GCHS at 5:45 PM and proceed to the Bulldog Athletic Complex and pick up the athletes at 6:00 PM. The buses will take athletes to 4 quadrants in our attendance zone central, east, south and north We also offer a 4:10 PM for students who need to stay after school for extra help or attending a club meeting Bus stop locations can be found on the Grant Bulldogs Website Parents Transportation Activity Buses

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 Completed the online registration process. Please contact Cory with registration questions 847.973.3418 Have passed the equivalent of 5 academic classes the previous semester students who only passed 4 or fewer classes would be ineligible to participate the entire next semester Be cleared from all previous athletic obligations Have paid the Participation Fee by April 30 - $100 per sport, $200 individual maximum and $300 family maximum. Once team rosters are posted the athletic fee will appear on your Skyward account

STUDENT ATHLETE Importance of academics Preparing to play at the college level begins your freshmen year. Let you counselor know that you plan on continuing your education and athletic career at the NCAA level The NCAA requires that you pass 16 core courses during your four years here at Grant and earn a 2.3 or higher GPA in your 16 core classes. Complete 16 Core Classes 4 years in English, 3 years in math (Algebra 1 or higher), 2 years in a natural/physical science, 1 additional year in English, math or natural science, 2 years of social science, 4 additional years of English, math, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language or philosophy https://www.ncsasports.org/ncaa-eligibility-center/ncaa-core- courses Colleges provide scholarships for excellence in your sport and for excellence in the classroom.

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 Abide by the Drug, Chemical, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy in effect for 12 months Exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, behavior and fair play Abide by the 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 IHSA Transfer Policy - Sophomore, Junior or Senior and new to Grant High School must complete transfer paperwork IHSA Eligibility Policy Passing 5 academic classes each week, driver s education and behind the wheel are not academic classes and do not count toward the 5 classes Eligibility Report run on Thursday at midnight. On Monday coaches receive a copy of the report and the athletic director sends an email to all ineligible students and parents. If there is a discrepancy, the student needs to contact the teacher. Ineligible student athletes are unable to participate that week in any games or contest from Monday Sunday but must still attend practices. On Thursday the process repeats. IHSA Concussion Protocol Return to Play Return to Learn

IHSA HATE SPEECH AND HARASSMENT POLICY The Policy was created to accomplish the following goals: Make a clear statement that the IHSA member schools do not tolerate hate speech. 1. Demonstrate the addressing hate speech or harassment is of critical importance. 2. Address the situation early so that it does not escalate into a worsening incident. 3. Demonstrate to the target and team that their concern is being hear and addressed. 4. Institute more severe consequences for the person who persist using hate speech. 5. Allow time for emotions to cool down. 6.

HATE SPEECH AND HARASSMENT DEFINITION Hate Speech or Harassment is behavior aimed at a person s sex, gender identification, race, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability that substantially interferes with a student s school performance, or creates an intimidation, hostile, or offensive school environment Hate Speech and Harassment may be verbal, non-verbal, or physical acts during all competitions. This policy and procedure is deigned to provide a consistent framework for managing a contest in hate speech or harassment that is directed to toward a player by an opponent, coach teammate or spectator.

POLICY AND PROCEDURE ADMINISTRATION When contest officials witness hate speech or an act of harassment by any individual associated with an IHSA contest, the alleged offender shall be penalized by an IMMEDIATE EJECTION. When a target is subjected to hate speech or an act of harassment and contest officials DO NOT witness the act, the target shall IMMEDIATELY inform their coach of the following at the next stoppage of action after the comment was heard: a) The specific comment made b) When and where the comment was made c) Identification of the alleged offender The head coach will immediately inform the official of the information above. At the next stoppage of play, officials will meet with the head coaches of both teams and host administration. This group will determine the consequence for the offender. The IHSA will be contacted by both schools with 24 hours of the incident.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND ASSISTANCE Skyward Parent and Student Portal Used to monitor student progress Student athletes can obtain academic assistance the following ways: Attend the 12th Hour Study Table 3:10 PM 4:10 PM 1. Meeting with their teacher before or after school 2. Team Time Conference with your teacher or attend an academic lab 3. Tutoring Labs Math and English Open during school hours and all lunch hours English lab is open before or after school 4. National Honor Society Tutors are available 5.

COMMUNICATION Athletic Office Athletic Website Athletic Twitter Account - @GCHSBulldogs School Facebook Page School Announcements Message Boards Emails Team Liaison

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 expected 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

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, Mallory Whitman, within 24 hours of the injury, preferably as soon as the injury occurs for both home and away contests and practices. If a student athlete goes to a medical doctor for any injury or illness a written doctors note specific to that illness or injury must be provided to the trainer to clear that student athlete for practice or competition. We encourage our injured student athletes see our trainers first prior to going to the doctor. To practice each day or play in a contest on that day the student athlete MUST participate in physical education class, if enrolled. Athletes 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 $35,000 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 Asking each program to volunteer for a major event Join the Booster Club Buy Booster Club spiritwear Volunteer to work in the concession stand

ATHLETIC WEBSITE https://www.grantbulldogs.org/default.aspx?PageID=1

CUSTOM LAWN SIGNS https://www.customlawnsign.com/grant-community-high- school Email Address - https://www.customlawnsign.com/grant- community-high-school