Workshop #18
Subjects to Consider When
Developing a CODE OF CONDUCT
Kim Monkres, Desert Hills High School
Joe Thomson, Wilmington Christian School
St. Georges , UT
Wilmington, DE
Subjects to Consider
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History of School/Demographics
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Focus- Education? Character? Winning?
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Starting Point = Vision, Philosophy,
Mission, Commitments
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Common Issues
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Safe School Policy
History of School/Demographics
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Small community of 80,000
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Opened in 2007-08
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Enrollment of 1260
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3A Classification
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Christian/Religious Community
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Tremendous Amount of Parental Support
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High Expectations
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Previous Issues
FOCUS
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Education?
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Character?
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Winning?
Starting Point
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Vision
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Philosophy
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Mission
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Commitments
Common
Issues/Safety/Leadership
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Be Aware of Common Issues/Problems
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Safe School Policy
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Leadership Expectations from our Student
Athletes
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Proactive!
Mission
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Desert Hills High School is committed to
teaching high levels of academics and
social skills, while keeping our focus on
student learning.
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Essentially, the field/court is an extension
of the classroom.
Philosophy
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Education is Main Priority
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Fun and Rewarding Experience
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Success Comes from Positive Support from
all Entities
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Appropriate Communication is Key
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Sportsmanship is Essential
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Graduation is the Main Goal, NOT Athletic
Scholarships
Vision
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Our vision is to be the top athletic program
in the State of Utah, excelling in the
following areas:
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Academics and Athletics
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High Levels of Participation in Our
Programs
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Appropriate Displays of Sportsmanship
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Community Involvement and Service
Commitments
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Student Learning is the Focus
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Shared Mutual Respect for Coaches,
Parents, Officials and Student Athletes
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Building Relationships With the Community
Common Issues, Safety
& Leadership
Two ******* High School Players
Suspended for Off Field Incidents
6 **** High School
Players Suspended for
Bullying
DHHS Student Athlete
Code of Conduct
DHHS Parent/Spectator
Code of Conduct
DHHS Athletic
Handbook
Idea & Development for
WCS Code of Conduct
Tone is set during a Pre Season Retreat
when a Team learns about “The
Journey” of Sports
Goals are set with a Balance between
Intrinsic & Extrinsic Goals
“THE JOURNEY”
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EXERCISE: “PLAY SPORTS” = IS THAT STILL THE CASE???
Establishment of
Intrinsic Goals
A discussion is held and athletes learn the
difference between Intrinsic & Extrinsic
Goals
Intrinsic Goals = “Team Values”
Values Leading to a
Code of Conduct
Where it All Happens !