FALL SPORTS 2015 MEETING
August 17, 2015
7:30pm
WELCOME/OVERVIEW
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Congratulations for being a member of the
Patriot HS athletics program
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Regulations/Expectations have been set by :
- Virginia High School League (VHSL)
- Prince William County Schools
- Patriot High School
VHSL POLICIES
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Enrollment Rule – student shall be officially enrolled
at PHS
Scholarship Rule – student shall be enrolled in and
pass 5 or more credit classes used for graduation.
Semester Rule – students have 8 consecutive
semesters of eligibility from the time he/she first
enters 9th grade
Age Rule – student shall not have reached the age of
19 on or before August 1, 2014.
VHSL POLICIES -- CONTINUED
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Transfer Rule – student shall not have enrolled in one high
school and transferred or enrolled in another high school
without a corresponding change in the residence of his/her
parent or guardian
(PW Specialty program transfers are included in this. Students
and parents must file a waiver to the Superintendent to request
eligibility)
Energy Drinks – Athletes may not consume energy drinks prior,
during, or after an athletic event
Outside team membership – outside participation shall not
conflict with practice or contest schedule of a VHSL event
Limits of participation – a student can not participate at two
levels on the same day. Contest limits are determined by the
VHSL
PRINCE WILLIAM AND VHSL POLICIES
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Player Ejections – students ejected from a
contest may not participate in the next
scheduled play date including post-season.
Students ejected for fighting or cursing at an
official will miss two scheduled events and
have to take a VHSL sportsmanship course
prior to returning. Meeting between student,
parent, coach, and AD must happen prior to
returning to games.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICIES
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Academic Eligibility – students participating in athletic
programs must pass at least 5 classes each semester
with the minimum of 2 C’s and 3 D’s
Attendance – students are required to attend school
and class regularly. A student must attend school for
at least one half of the day (3.5 hours of the
instructional day) to participate in activities that day.
Activity Insurance – parents are encouraged to
purchase insurance for their students covering
possible accident or injury in school sponsored events
(Scholastic Accident Insurance)
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOL POLICIES
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Bullying/Hazing -- hazing in any form shall not be
tolerated
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Code of Behavior – students are responsible for their
actions. The Code of Behavior is in effect at all times.
Students found violating these expectations may be
suspended or removed from the team.
*Behavior outside of school may also affect the status
of a student-athlete on a team.
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PATRIOT HIGH SCHOOL
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Mission: Patriot High School athletics should be an
important element in the development of our
students. Our mission is to provide a broad based
athletic program available to all students in an
environment where student athletes have the
opportunity to reach their full potential through
athletic competition, character development,
community service, and teamwork.
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Athletic Handbook –www.patriotpioneers.org
PATRIOT HIGH SCHOOL
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Transportation – students will ride to and from contests as a team
Game Uniforms – will be collected after games and washed on site.
Will be redistributed on game days.
Game Day Dress – students will wear team spirit wear for away
games and will dress up (business attire) for home games. Dress
must be appropriate based on the Code of Behavior.
Health and PE – students must participate in PE everyday, including
game days. “Having a game today” is not an excuse for not
participating in PE. If a student does not participate in PE, they will
not be allowed to play in the game.
Awards – a team banquet will be held at the conclusion of each
season. Coaches will determine at the beginning of the season
criteria for lettering.
Injuries – injured athletes need to see Mr. McCullough (Athletic
Trainer) when injured for assessment. Going to your personal doctor
requires a doctors note to return to play.
PATRIOT HIGH SCHOOL
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Lockers – each student will receive a lock and locker in the
team room. All items must be secured. Coaches are not
responsible for lost or stolen items.
Equipment Responsibilities – student must maintain and return
all equipment issued to them. Students are financially
responsible for replacing missing items.
Sportsmanship – spectators shall give encouragement -Inappropriate and unacceptable behavior may lead to removal
of the spectator(s)
Let the coaches coach, athletes compete, and officials
officiate. Sportsmanship begins both on the playing field and
in the bleachers.
PATRIOT HS SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
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Parent/Coach Communication – Coaches are not
expected discuss any issues with parents after a game.
Next day rule will be effect. Parents need to encourage
their students to discuss any issues with the coach first,
then parent/coach, then parent/coach/AD.
Out of Season Activities – in-season athletes may not
participate in any out-of-season activity
Community Service Project – each program is responsible
for a community service project – determined by coach
Website – www.patriotpioneers.org – sign up for email
blasts
Twitter – @Patriot Pioneers
Tickets/Passes– prices are 6.00 for all regular season
home events. Pass applications are also available on our
website
BOOSTERS
Support all organizations at Patriot
 Encourage parents and community members to
get involved
 Patriot Pioneer Cards for fall fundraiser
 Twitter: @BoosterClub_PHS
 Facebook:PH S Boosters
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INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEETINGS
Cross Country – Auditorium
Field Hockey – Lecture Hall Right
Football – Gymnasium
Golf – Lecture Hall Left