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FAQFrequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Who can participate in athletics at Saint John's? All students in middle school (grades 6-8) are eligible to participate in team sports at their appropriate grade levels. Students in fifth grade may have the opportunity to participate in team sports as the numbers allow. The exception to this grade level participation policy is the sport of swimming. All students who attend Saint John�s School and can swim one length of the pool unassisted are eligible to participate in swimming. Three areas which determine the eligibility for team membership are academics, behavior and school attendance. What sports are offered in the Fall? Girls: Volleyball and Soccer Boys: Soccer What sports are offered in the Winter? Girls: Swimming and Basketball Boys: Swimming and Basketball What sports are offered in the Spring? Girls: Fast-Pitch Softball, Track & Field, and Golf Boys: Baseball, Track & Field, and Golf Who is responsible for getting the players to the away games? The players and their parents are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from all away games. Often times parents will organize a car-pool to get students from school to the away game, but this is the responsibility of the student and parent. In order to be a volunteer driver, we must have your volunteer file as well as your volunteer driving file on record at Saint John's School. What are the classroom expectations to participate in athletics? Membership on a team requires that a student maintain a �C-� average or a 4.0 GPA on the 12-point scale throughout the playing season, with some modification for a student with educational disabilities. If a student falls below a 4.0 GPA and does not have any �F�s�, s/he may be placed on probation. Probation involves a written agreement between the student and homeroom teacher. The student may continue to participate in athletics and co-curricular activities as long as the agreed upon probation are met at mid- term and trimester. Failure to meet the agreed upon probationary goals will result in suspension from the team or activity. If a student falls below a 4.0 GPA and has at least one �F�, s/he will be suspended from the team or activity until the 4.0 GPA requirements are met at the mid-term and/or trimester. A student must maintain a 4.0 GPA on the 12 point scale in mid-term and at the end of term. The athletic director will notify Parents/guardians of the suspension and/or reinstatement. How are Saint John's student-athletes expected to act? Saint John�s students are expected to behave in a responsible and mature manner. Behavioral problems may result in denial of activity privilege(s) as determined by the school principal, teachers and athletic director. An out-of-school suspension will result in the student being suspended or removed from the team or activity per the athletic director and school principal. If I miss school, can I still participate in a game or practice? Students must attend a minimum of � of the school day in order to be eligible for participation in that day�s event including practices, meets, games, scrimmages, tournaments, etc. This policy is in effect for all co curricular activities. Off campus activities attended by students on regularly scheduled school days will not be considered absences if the activities are sanctioned by the school. �Take Your Child to Work Day� is not a school-sanctioned activity. Students will not be allowed to participate in athletics and co curricular activities if they have not met the � day of school attendance requirement. Are there tryouts? How are participation and playing time determined? Saint John�s School supports the inclusion of all students who wish to participate in a co- curricular sporting activity. No eligible student will be denied membership on any team. The athlete will play in each competition (game, meet, and match) unless there is a disciplinary reason that has been discussed with the athlete by the coach. Disciplinary reasons may include poor attendance at practices or behavior problems. Any student wishing to be a member of a team who meets all standards identified for team membership (i.e.: age, grade, academic and behavior standing, participation at practice sessions, demonstrated sportsmanship, proper school attendance) will be considered a member of the team. Attendance at practice and effort put forth at practice are crucial aspects of athletics and may determine athletic participation in a game. Any student absent from school more than � of the school day will be excluded from activities after school. This includes athletic practices and games. If the number of students requesting membership on a specific team should overwhelm the possibility of maintaining an equitable operating team, another option will be determined, including the addition of a second team at that grade level. What happens if no one volunteers to coach? Team sports at Saint John�s are dependent on the availability of coaches and team members. If we are unable to secure enough coaches or team members for a specific sport, teams will not be formed. How do we find directions to the away games? Directions to all schools and fields can be found on the directions link of this website. These directions came directly from the Catholic Athletic Association. You can also go directly to the Catholic Athletic Association webpage at www.stpaulcaa.org to get directions to all schools and fields. How do we know if a game or practice is going to be cancelled? Anytime the weather is in question on a game day, please check the "Announcements" link on this site. Cancellations will be posted as soon as they are known. Note:It is up to the home team to decide if a game will be called off. Schedule changes will be posted as soon as they are known. |
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