PLAZA MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING

DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE

TONIGHT’S MEETING

AUDITORIUM: Overview of the Interscholastic Middle

School Athletic Manual Plaza Middle Expectations Information from Athletic Trainer

MEET WITH COACH: Overview of Coaches Expectations and

Team Rules Parent/Guardian Completion of Paperwork

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC MANUAL

To find the VBMSL Interscholastic Manual: Go to vbschools.com

Look under Athletic Schedule Page

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSo Students must pass 5 classes from the

first semester (first and second nine weeks).o Students must have a 2.0 GPA for the first

semester.o Waivers:

are only available for the 2.0 GPA requirement not for the pass 5 classes requirement.

may be used one time during middle school years.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

oDate of Birth: a student cannot reach his/her 15th birthday on or before August 1st of the current school year.

oStudents are only eligible for 6 consecutive semesters, with the 1st semester beginning when the child enters the 6th grade.

oTransfer Rule: 8 gameso$250 fine for giving false information

regarding where you live.

INSURANCE VBCPS offers a supplemental insurance to your

current provider. Notify coach immediately if athlete is being seen by a

doctor or emergency room due to accident during practice or game.

Claim forms may be issued by the SAC. Treatment for any injury must be received and the

claim form filed within 90 days of the date of the injury.

Plan provides 70% of Usual & Customary coverage. $25,000 maximum benefit. The deductible is $100 per injury. There is a $500 limit on physical therapy claims per

injury.

CLAIM FORM EXAMPLE

TICKET PRICES

SPORTSMANSHIPThe following are required of all PARENTS/SPECTATORS:

1. Realize you represent Plaza, so encourage through positive behavior.

2. Being a good sport is more important than victory.3. Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding

play by both teams.4. Be a “team fan” as well as a “my kid” fan.5. Remember that a ticket to a school event is a privilege

to observe the contest.6. Treat visiting teams and officials as guests.7. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.8. Respect the judgment and integrity of officials,

realizing that their decisions are based upon game conditions.

9. Bottom line… be a positive role model

ATHLETE/PARENT/COACH

COMMUNICATIONAppropriate issues to discuss with the coach:

ways to help your child improve concerns about your child’s behavior

Inappropriate issues to discuss with the coach:

playing timestarting positionsteam strategyplay callingother athletes

It is NEVER ok to approach a coach after practice or competition to discuss any of the above. Please refrain and call the next day.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DISCIPLINE:O 1st ISS: team member will not participate the day ISS is

served and may not start the next competition.O 2nd ISS: team member will be removed from the team.O OSS: team member will be removed from the team.

GAMES:O Participants must be in school a minimum of 3 hours in

order to participate in practice or a game.O We will provide transportation to and from away

games.O Only a parent/guardian may pick up a team member

after away games.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Practices are closed to parents. Please be available by phone

while your child is practicing or competing. After practice, all team members walk to bus loop to get on the

activity bus or get picked up by their parent. CANCELLATIONS OF GAMES/PRACTICES:

• Made after 2:00 pm. Please refrain from calling after the first rain drop/snow flake.

• There are few dates for make ups, so if at all possible we will play.

• Be sure coaches have your email address. UNIFORMS:

• Responsibility of team members as soon as they take possession.• Please help ensure we receive them back in the same condition

they were issued.• They may only be worn for Plaza sponsored events.

Team Picture DayFebruary 17

All team members will be photographed; students need to bring

money and the Lifetouch order form if

purchasing a package.

IMPORTANT DATE

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www.plazams.vbschools.com

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:@plazamiddle

COMPETITION SCHEDULE & RESULTS:

PLAZA ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS LISTSERV:

DEBATEteam members and

parents are dismissed to the

library at this time!

CHKD ATHLETIC TRAINER

Mr. Seth Ireland On site EVERY day! Assists team members with various needs. First Aid Kit:

Inhalers/epi pens with self carry/administer forms

Emergency cards

Communication is key!

PHYSICIAN VISITO If the student-athlete goes to a physician

(urgent care, emergency room, etc.) due to injury or illness, a note from the physician must be given to Mrs. Wydra and the school nurse. The physician's note must include a diagnosis

and participation status. The student-athlete will not be able to

participate until a note is provided.

O If necessary, the parent will be contacted and a plan of action will be discussed.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD IS INJURED AT

PRACTICE/GAME? Student-athlete must report any injury/illness to the

coach and athletic trainer, as soon as possible, regardless of where the injury occurred.

Athletic Trainer will monitor the student’s injury and notify the parent/guardian and school nurse as necessary.

If student-athlete is referred to physician, or goes on their own, a note regarding diagnosis and participation status must be provided.

The Athletic Trainer, in conjunction with the coach, will help the student-athlete return to play as quickly and safely as possible.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD SUFFERS A CONCUSSION AT

PRACTICE/GAME?

All athletes have taken the ImPACT test for a baseline With a suspected concussion:

The athlete will not return to play that day and the Athletic Trainer will conduct an initial evaluation.

Parent/guardian will be contacted with information and directions for care.

If a student-athlete is diagnosed of sustaining a concussion, regardless of when and where the initial incident happened, the Concussion Policy will be followed, as mandated by the Virginia General Assembly. This includes a follow-up with a physician trained in concussion management.

Student-athlete must return physician note to Mrs. Wydra and the school nurse after each visit.

CONCUSSION INFORMATION CONTINUED

The student-athlete must provide clearance documentation from a qualified physician to begin the Return to Play progression. The Return To Play progression must be completed before being able to continue with current season or play a sport in the future within the VBCPS system.

Athlete will take the ImPACT test for post-injury result, upon request by physician. It will be compared to baseline results.

The final clearance is given by the Athletic Trainer.

GRADUAL RETURN TO PLAY

The Return to Play progression will not begin with the Athletic Trainer until the athlete is completely symptom free.

Each stage of the Concussion Graduated Return to Play is a minimum 24 hour period.

Stage 1: No activity Stage 2: Light Aerobic Exercise Stage 3: Sport Specific Exercise Stage 4: Non-Contact DrillsStage 5: Full ContactStage 6: Return to Play

Concussion Management Plan

Video

Please click on link above to watch the concussion video.

REMEMBERO These guidelines and activity restrictions are

for any and all physical activity including: physical education classes, rec. games and practices, club games and practices, etc.

O Rules are in place to protect the student athlete.

O As a parent, help the student/athlete take time to get better.

O Your support, as parents, is vital to the success of the program and safety of the students.