Lake Zurich Middle School South

Athletes Code of Conduct and Terms of Eligibility

Our athletic system is a catalyst for our academic system.  Academics should be the primary focus of student-athletes.  It is the responsibility of the athlete to balance athletic/academic commitments.  The following procedures are intended to help our student-athletes achieve this balance and succeed in both arenas. 

Student-Athlete Responsibilities:

I.                    Grades of D or F in any class will result in athletic ineligibility.

II.                 A grade of D means that the student will sit out of the first 45 minutes of all practices for that week, using the time to study or seek out help from teachers.

III.               A grade of F means that the student will not be allowed to participate in or attend games and practices.  Receiving 3 such reports will result in removal from the team. 

IV.              Students on PE waivers may attend, however will not be able to participate in practices or games until the waiver is lifted. 

V.                 Students receiving 3-hour detentions, In School Suspensions or Out of School Suspensions, will be ineligible for 5 days of practice/competition.  Receiving two such consequences in a single season will result in permanent removal from the team.

Teacher/Coach Responsibilities:

I.                    Teachers will receive an email reminder and list of athletes on a weekly basis.  The names of ineligible athletes must be completed by the end of that week, for ineligibility to govern the following week (Saturday-Friday).   

II.                 Coaches should check the accuracy of the lists and alert the athletic director and assistant principal of any updates to be made to the list.

III.               Physical Education teachers need to alert the athletic director and the assistant principal of any student-athletes on medical waiver, including the date of expiration for the waiver.   

IV.              All teachers need to check the list thoroughly, informing the assistant principal and athletic director of any students with grades of C- or lower.  (C- does not equate ineligibility, but does warrant a warning)

V.                 Teachers must notify the student that they are being reported as ineligible, clarifying the reasons, consequences and steps necessary to improve the grade.

VI.              Teachers must also call the parents, notifying them of the student’s grade and status of ineligibility.  Be sure to inform the parent of the specific consequences of the grade.

VII.            Finally, every Thursday by 2:20 P.M., academic teams must notify the assistant principal and athletic director of ineligible athletes, via email listing, including the course, grades and percentages.  Even teams with no ineligibles for that week, should submit an email to account for all teams.  A compiled list will be sent to coaches on Fridays, making athletes ineligible for the following week.

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Author: Mr. Chad May and A. Willer
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Revised: September, 2008