Just be JerseyParent/Player Meeting – Welcome to Jersey Athletics(This power point is posted on the Athletics 2000 web site so that you can review if needed)

Medical ProvidersDr. Blake – Orthopedic SurgeonJCH – support with Physicals and other

related programsMonica Student – TrainerWellness Center Physical TherapyIHSA Concussion & PES forms and web site –

http://www.ihsa.org/default.aspx

Front Porch Philosophy

Front Porch PhilosophyWith this – it is not just what happens on the

court or field but ALSO in the stands, in the community, at the concession stand, at away contest, etc. Let ALL of us be an attractive “Front Porch” for others to see.(smart phones with video and You Tube have

drastically changed the world – NOT always for the better)

FeesAll Curriculum Fees will need to be paid up

before any athletes can begin practice – Curriculum fees are those that you pay for registration, they can be paid On-Line through the district web site.

Athletic Fees – can NOW be paid on-line also through your Skyward portal.

Skyward Registration and Forms

http://www.jersey100.org/ This will be available for all of you to go in a

sign at midnight tonightPlayers will also have to log in through their

accounts and sign also – both parents and players have to sign these forms

At this time, transportation form is NOT on this. We hope to have it on by the time we begin winter sports.

Athletics2000 – contest schedulesTwitter – daily changesTwitter - @JCHSAthletics – used for daily changes, if any

(especially useful in spring with rainouts)Example: sending follow JCHSAthletics to 40404 on a US-

based AT&T phone would mean I'd start getting SMS updates whenever @JCHSAthletics posts a Tweet.

We use an On-Line scheduler – Athletics2000Athletics2000.com – www.athletics2000.com

Choose “Jersey District #100” – (set it as a bookmark)Navigate the page for your needs – schedules,

announcements, etc. PLEASE REMEMBER – schedules change due to many reasons through the year, printing one now does NOT mean it will be that way come spring.

EligibilityJCHS - Wednesday to Tuesday – allows the weekend

for students to get caught up (Tuesday morning turn in for teachers)

IMS – Monday to Saturday – mandated by IESA (Friday turn if for teachers)

IHSA/IESA 25 class hours per week – that equals 5 classes per

week – 25 Hours previous semester – 5 classes per semester

IESA (7th & 8th) – No Pass, No PlayCoaches can make it tougher Regular PE does count towards eligibility.

Sports Complex BusTo Sports Complex – 3:05 depart – be the first

ones loaded so you can be the first ones out of the lotTake your books with you to 8th hour so you can

load and go – be prepared, if you miss this bus, you will have to walk to practice

Activity Bus – After PracticeMust sign up each day in the officesCommon Drop off locations – These are

revised yearly once transportation has a better idea where those using the Activity bus live – stay tuned for the location sites.

ONLY for student who are participating in some type of school activity or function – NOT for kids to hang out up town after school until 5:30

Co-Curricular CodeActivities are held to a higher standard – just look at

the news each day.Details are in the handbook (posted on-line)

Students will have itRegistration sign off – as part of the handbook

Reporting MethodsCertified staff, self-report, parent, police

Pictures/Social Media/Technology – a new issue and added to handbook – parents will be contacted about the pictures – Supreme Court is dealing with social media issues and new rules/laws are coming down, stay tuned

How to meet with a CoachDone with a pre-arranged meeting that WILL

include the athlete (unless the coach allows for other arrangements)

Never done after a contest – to many things to do and to many emotions attached

Is done in a manner that is/would be considered respectful. That means it is discussed, not yelled, accused, abused, etc.

My RoleOnly after you have talked to the coachNEVER over playing time – (Coaches are there

every day, I am not)NEVER discussing another athlete – (privacy

regulation)NEVER about coaching philosophy or strategies –

coaches are hired to coach At a pre-arranged time and location – (not during

the contest or in a crowd or at the gas station, etc. IF it is important enough to discuss, then it is important enough to schedule a meeting)

My Role - ContinuedYour son/daughter WILL be part of the meeting – (this

is ABOUT the athlete so including them is vital) In a manner that is/would be considered respectful.

That means it is discussed, not yelled, accused, abused, etc. – (I will take a very unemotional approach, please don’t mistake that for not caring – my job is to step back and look at the situation – I also tend to ask many questions and take notes to be sure I am clear on the issue)

With the best interest of the District in mind – Remember, my job is to watch out for ALL the programs and athletes and not just one program or one athlete.

Emails – Texts – Social MediaI will NOT respond to “mass” emails or texts

or social media. You have an issue, you set up a meeting and sit down with me.

I use emails, texting, Twitter, etc. to get out information and NOT to get into some type of discussion about issues that need to be addressed. (Much like the “note on the fridge” when we were kids)

Media & Social Media Media coverage – this is at the discretion of the paper

and media people – NOT us or the coaches. We can’t control what the reporters write or put in their articles. Please don’t bring those issues to the district. We have NO fix.

Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, etc.Hugh problemEveryone is accountable for what he/she says and postsYou post something, be willing to accept the consequences. I refuse to have Facebook or any other such things because

I hate the negativity that it gets used for – unfortunately it does come to me sometimes – so be prepared for me to respond directly to the source of the issue.

The Department PhilosophyVarsity - These are programs that much time

and effort are spent in doing. We will strive to achieve as much success as we can

Underclass/JV - attempt to develop those players who are showing the most ability and desire. It is NOT about any type of equal playing time, getting you exercise, etc.

IHSA CompetitionOur program will strive to compete at the

highest level. There is a chance for some of our athletes to

earn a college scholarship IF they have the ability (not everyone has it & it will be determined by college coaches, not any of us)

This is NOT recreation league, we will strive to be the best we can – that starts at practice AND with some natural ability and dedication!

ConflictsOnce you decide you are going to be part, it

WILL take precedent over outside activities.Attempts will be made to avoid as many

conflicts as can be done. HOWEVER, there will be problems (i.e. homecoming events, dance class, outside teams, etc.)

As a member of a JCHS team/group, our expectation is that you have joined the program and are going to do what is expected by the coach (each program decides its own policies for excused and unexcused participation)

District & IHSA/IESA PoliciesALL will be followed. The JCUSD Board of

Education & the Illinois High School Association/Illinois Elementary School Association have established policies and guidelines. We will follow them in accordance to the wishes of ALL.

It is not the job of the AD, the principal, the coach, etc. to interpret the policies. Our responsibility is to carry them out. We are the “administration” of policy NOT the “makers” of these policies.

Medical IssuesOnly a doctor’s note excuses/releases any

person from PE. We follow the medical advice and information

given to us from doctors and/or our own trainer (Ms. Student)

A note from any other person is not sufficient to excuse or release a player from the activity. Coaches work with parents on such issues. (understand that a parent wanting to excuse his/her son/daughter from practice will cause playing time issues)

Team RulesTeam rules set by the coach will also be

followed. Every sport is different so there are different

rules and policies. Along with this, every coach is different so there are different ideas that go along with team procedures.

Asking for “Permission”Four people in the office give “permission”

Principals, Dean, AD If you tell any of us that you got “permission” and it

was NOT from one of the four above, you do NOT have permission.

This is a continual issue that comes up. There are certain procedures that are followed, such

as writing a note to take a child home and these usual procedural things are handled in the outer office. However, there are other things that people call to ask permission to do – hang posters, have special announcements, hand out material, etc. These types of things are NOT handled in the outer office.

When you are in doubt, ask the AD.

Time, effort and REMEMBER

All of these things provide a great opportunity for our kids to be part of the team, learn to time manage, create a passion, etc. Such things take a lot of time and effort by all of us.

REMEMBER – Athletes, for most of you, this will be your last chance to do these things – take advantage of them. Parents, you had your time, let your children have theirs.

Join the Panther Athletic Club (PAC)

Superintendent – Dr. Lori HopkinsPAC President – Deb Wittman

Where to Go from HereIf you ARE a fall sports participant

Football – Coach Jacobs (Main Gym)Soccer – Coach Burney (Café)Volleyball – Coach Siemer Room c101Cross Country – Coach Landon Room c208Tennis – Coach Reeder Room c201Golf – Coach Brown Room a221

If you are NOT a fall sports participant – have a nice night and see you at school

Good Luck and Have a Great Season