The Holy Angels School Director of Athletics and school administration shall… 

1.     Assign and evaluate all head and assistant coaches for each sport.

2.     Provide all of the necessary equipment for the coaching staff.

3.     Assist in the planning of the end of the season awards.

4.     Support coaches and uphold the guidelines for student-athletes, parents, and spectators.

ACADEMIC POLICES

A student-athlete is placed on academic probation if his or her academic grades fall below an overall grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0 in the core subjects (religion, reading, English, phonics/spelling, math, social studies and science) when the progress and/or report cards are given out.  PE, music, art, handwriting and dance classes are not part of the academic core subjects.  The student-athlete is on academic probation until the next grading period (report card and/or progress report), at which time they can be eligible to be taken off academic probation if his/her GPA is a minimum of a 2.0. Until then, the student-athlete will not be allowed to participate during any of the team's games; however, the student-athlete may continue to practice with the team.

School Attendance

A student-athlete is not allowed to participate in any of his or her team's weekend games if they are absent from school on any given Friday that school is in session.  If a student is absent from school on a particular Friday, it is the student's responsibility to inform the coach of his or her absence from a scheduled athletic event. 

Homework/Class work

It is imperative student-athletes learn and use their time-management skills.  Student-athletes must balance their time to complete all homework and academic requirements given by his or her instructors in order for them to participate in the athletic programs at Holy Angels School.  Parents are strongly encouraged to discuss time management skills with their children and to help structure their children's day in order to achieve success in all areas.

BEHAVIOR WHILE OFF SCHOOL CAMPUS

Student-athletes are representing Holy Angels School every time they leave campus.  Students are reminded that, whenever they wear clothing identifying them as Holy Angels students, their words and actions, affect the public perception of the school.  It is of the utmost importance that all student-athletes behave accordingly.  Student-athletes are expected to refrain from inappropriate language at all times.  In appropriate language is defined as the following:

• Any words normally deemed racist or sexist.
• Any language that is used to incite or provoke others.
• Any language that is disrespectful to other.

While on the campus of another school, student-athletes are expected to use common courtesy and follow all Holy Angels School guidelines for discipline and behavior.

COMMUNICATION

Complaints

If a concern or complaint arises from a parent, this particular parent should first directly speak with the coach of their child and look to resolve any issues before attempting to contact a school administrator.  However, if an athlete, parent or coach is uncomfortable meeting alone, he or she may request the presence of an administrator.

Communication regarding student-athlete attendance

Each student-athlete and/or parent is expected to communicate directly with his or her coach regarding the need to miss a team practice or game.  Direct communication is considered face-to-face communication, a hand written note, an email or a phone call. 

Confidentiality

Every effort will be made to keep personal issues and conversations confidential.  With that being said, the information will only be kept if it in no way relates to the student-athlete hurting himself or herself or another person.  If one's life, health, or safety is in danger, a coach, counselor, school administrator and/or Director of Athletics must be notified immediately.  In addition, Holy Angels athletic department abides by the child abuse reporting statutes of California.

EJECTIONS FROM LEAGUE GAMES

1. Any student-athlete and/or coach who are ejected from a game will not be allowed to participate in the team's next scheduled league game. 
2. Any student-athlete and/or coach who are ejected from two (2) or more league games during the same season will be asked to step down from the team and no longer be a participant of that particular team for the reminder of the season.
3. The assistant coach or a suitable replacement will then be assigned to coach the team until the conclusion of the season.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS & FEES

The athletic department provides each team with the proper equipment required for the particular sport.  With the exception of girls' volleyball uniforms, all uniforms purchased will be kept by the student-athlete.

All athletic participation and/or uniform fees need to be paid before the start of each sport season unless a financial agreement has been discussed with the athletic director and/or school administrator.  A student-athlete forfeits their rights to participate in a sport if communication has not been made by the start of the first league game.

Every effort will be made to minimize costs associated with the participation in CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) and/or Daly City Park & Rec. fees.

TEAM ATTENDANCE POLICIES

It is expected all student-athletes of Holy Angels School to attend all team practices and games for their particular sport.  Holy Angels School athletic department supports and works to maximize the dedication of each individual student-athlete.  Success can only be obtained with a complete commitment from every coach, student-athlete and their families.

Student-athletes can be suspended from one or more schedule league games at the discretion of the coach and with the consultation of the school principal, administrative leadership team and Director of Athletics for missing too many team practices whether they are excused or unexcused absences.  In addition, student-athletes may be suspended from playing in a league game for disciplinary reasons. 

Absences due to detention or extra-curricular activities

Any school detention issued to a student-athlete by a Holy Angels faculty/staff member due to academic or discipline behavior takes precedent over team practices and games. 

Any school related extra curricular activity such as praise dance, band, choir practices, etc. take precedent over team practices and games. 

USE OF EQUIPMENT

Athletic equipment purchased by Holy Angels School and provided to the student-athletes for use should be handled with extreme care.  Any equipment lost or damaged will be paid for and replaced by the student-athlete and their families.

ELASTIC CLAUSE

The Director of Athletics reserves the right to amend, suspend, or add any new rules or guidelines to the aforementioned disciplinary policies in consultation and discretion with the school principal and Administrative Leadership Team.  Furthermore, the Administration reserves the right to enforce standards of conduct and discipline not mentioned in this Parent/Student-Athlete Handbook or the Holy Angels School Parent-Student Handbook.  Any amendments would be for just cause and all parents would be promptly notified of such changes.