Student Expectations and Requirements

Students and parents should recognize that participation in the athletic program is not a right of all students, but rather a privilege to those selected individuals who possess the ability, attitude, disposition, cooperative spirit, and desire to represent the St. Joan of Arc community in a favorable way.  By joining the school’s athletic program, a student becomes a representative of his/her team and of St. Joan of Arc School.

Eligibility and Probation

We expect student-athletes to maintain academic and behavioral standards in keeping with the St. Joan of Arc School Student-Parent Handbook and the teachings of the Catholic Church.  These regulations and procedures apply while on school premises, during practices and competitions, and in the public arena.  A student will be considered ELIGIBLE to participate in interscholastic athletics at St. Joan of Arc School if their most recent academic report reflects a passing grade in each subject

A student-athlete will be considered ON PROBATION should their most recent academic report reflect any one or a combination of the following academic grades or conduct:

1. One failing grade in any subject
2. Out of school suspension

Evaluating Probationary Improvement

A student-athlete remains a full, participating member of a team if his/her grades at the end of the probationary period reflect a passing average or better in every class, and the student-athlete maintained conduct in keeping with the St. Joan of Arc Student-Parent Handbook and the teachings of the Catholic Church and has received permission form the administration to resume.

Ineligibility

A student-athlete will be considered INELIGIBLE for interscholastic sports at St. Joan of Arc School should there be no improvement after probationary period.  Ineligibility means that a student-athlete may NOT participate in interscholastic athletics at St. Joan of Arc for the remainder of the season.  This will result in the removal of the student from the team’s roster.

Student-Athlete Expectations

A student-athlete’s behavior is governed by the same rules, regulations, and procedures that apply to all students as set forth in the St. Joan of Arc Parent-Student Handbook.  Each student-athlete is expected to demonstrate and encourage in others behaviors that reflect good sportsmanship.

Attendance

All student-athletes must be marked as present in school on the day of practice or a game in order to participate. Please see the Student-Parent Handbook for what constitutes an absence.

All student-athletes must recognize the time commitment made to a team. One is expected to attend all practices and games.   If one cannot attend a practice or game, please make sure the coach and/or athletic director has been notified in advance.   Consequences for a missed practice or game will be informed by the team rules as outlined by the coach/team at the beginning of the season in addition to the natural consequences that result from missing practice instruction or game experience.

Dress Code/Uniforms

Student-Athletes are highly visible representatives of the school and, as such, are responsible for using good judgment in their overall appearance. All teams, regardless of level, have a responsibility to ensure that their game attire speaks volumes of their class and excellence.  All game shirts will be tucked in.  No player should make modifications to his or her uniform.  Athletes are to wear a school issued uniform and treat their uniform with respect.  Teams that treat their uniforms with respect, exude class.

Uniforms must be returned to the athletic director within seven (7) days of the last game.  Progress reports and/or report cards may be withheld until the uniform is returned.   If a uniform is not returned, parents are responsible for the cost of replacing the uniform.

Sportsmanship

All student-athletes are expected to represent St. Joan of Arc School in an exemplary manner. This behavior is expected both on and off the court or field.  Student-athletes are expected to display the best of Christian courtesy and manners to all officials, coaches, opposing coaches, players, and spectators.  At all times good sportsmanship is the rule, not the exception.  The penalty for unsportsmanlike behavior during a practice or game will be left to the discretion of the coaches for each sport along with input from the athletic director.  This can range from sitting out at practice to a one-game suspension.  In extreme cases when an athlete has been ejected from a game, multi-game suspensions and dismissal from the team may be appropriate. The athletic director and principal will make the final decision following a meeting with the athlete, coach, and parent.

Transfer Students/Injured Students

Transfer students or students injured at the beginning of a season will be awarded a tryout for a team if there is one more than half of the games left in that sport’s season.