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Taylor County Middle School Athlete/Parent Contract

T.C.M.S. provides an opportunity to participate in many character enhancing athletic programs.  It is a privilege and not a right.  Since the athlete represents the school and the community and because proper physical and mental conditioning is highly important to the performance of the individual and the team, the following rules and procedures are in effect for your son and daughter.

General Code of Conduct

1. Live by the “Do right” rules.

• Be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there.

• Do what you are supposed to do when you are supposed to do it.

• Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

2. Be above the average students conduct within the classroom and show respect for others and property

3. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.

4. Furthermore, I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady when I am representing T.C.M.S. I agree to not cause embarrassment to the school by my actions on or off the court or field. 

Policy Rules 

Level I 

1. Disruptive classroom and/or school behavior

2. Lying, cheating, or falsifying signatures

3. Profane/abusive language

4. Indecent or inappropriate acts or gesture

5. Defacing school property

 Consequences

1. First Offense-The student will not be permitted to participate in the next athletic event

2. Second Offense-The student will be suspended from the team until a conference can be held with the parents.  Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.  Depending upon the severity of the offense the athlete may be suspended for the remainder of the season.

3. Third Offense-Suspension for the remainder of the season.

 Level II

1. Throwing objects that threaten the safety of others

2. Harassment of others, hazing, threats of extortion of students or school personnel

3. Fighting

4. Stealing

5. Vandalism

6. Verbal assault of school personnel

Consequences

1.     First Offense-The student will not be permitted to participate in the next two athletic events.

2.    Second Offense-Suspension for the remainder of the season.

Level III

1. Furnishing/selling/use/possession of unauthorized substances (Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, drug paraphernalia etc. – see T.C.M.S. policy)

2. Assault and battery

3. Possession, use, or transfer of a dangerous weapon, instrument, or substance

4. Bomb threats

5. Arson/tampering with fire alarms

Consequences

1.    First Offense-Suspension for the remainder of the season.

Miscellaneous

Repeated detentions from the Respect and Responsibility Program, in school, and out of school suspensions may result in a level I offense.

Cumulative Penalty:  Violation of any of the above outlined policies may result in penalties being enforced in another sport’s season. Infractions are cumulative for the entire middle school participation of each student.  

It is the responsibility of the athlete, athlete’s parent/guardian, school activity sponsor and/or law enforcement officials to report violations outside the school environment to the school administration and athletic director. Following an investigation into the matter, whereby the student is given due process, the penalty phase of the policies can be administered.  NOTE:  T.C.M.S. will not act on any incident that is based on hearsay, secondhand accounts or correspondence received anonymously.

Also:  The athletic department will support and cooperate with the

Parent/guardian in any behavioral plan that the parent/guardian wishes to implement that is in addition to the above outlined penalties and procedures.

These consequences are separate from additional disciplinary action that results from violating school rules.

Student/Parent Athletic Contract

As a member of any Taylor County Middle School Athletic Team, I agree to abide by the rules and guidelines established in this policy.  I also will abide by any rules established by my coach for the season of my sport(s) as determined by the WVSSAC.  I understand the rules, and agree to follow said rules, and understand the consequences if I break any of them.

Athlete____________________ Date_______________

I have read the terms of this policy.  I agree to uphold and follow through consistently with the guidelines established.  I understand that the consequences for my child are non-negotiable should my child be in violation of any of these rules.

Parent/Guardian_________________ Date___________

Please do not sign the contract if you can not uphold this agreement with the school and your child.  If you can not agree, then please do not let your son/daughter try out.

This form must be signed and returned before your child is allowed to participate in any practice session.

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Contact Information

Telephone:	(304) 265-0722
FAX:	(304) 265-4623
Postal address:	Rt 2 Box 148A Grafton, WV 26354
Electronic mail:	Webmaster & General Information: dthompso@access.k12.wv.us

 

Last update:05/07/2008