Athletics

On progress reports if a student/athlete receives an “F” in any subject, including related arts, the student/athlete will be on probation for a minimum of one day and a maximum of one week. After one week, grades will be rechecked and if ALL grades are at a passing level, the student/athlete will be reinstated on the team. If the grade is not passing then the student/athlete will be suspended from the team until the next grade reporting period (report card). 

On report cards if a student/athlete receives an “F” in any subject including related arts, the student/athlete will be suspended until the next Progress report. At this time grades will be verified and the student/athlete will rejoin the team if grades are passing.

*Sometimes teachers are late putting grades into the system, etc. In this case, students/athletes can rejoin the team as soon as such errors are corrected.

**Grades are checked on the progress report and report cards (every 4-5 weeks) 

***In case of errors made by the assigned teacher, students/athletes may rejoin the team as soon as the error is corrected.

Athletes must be present during the school day in order to practice or play in games. A school day is defined as: Being present for 3.5 hours or more during the school day. 

If an athlete is suspended or placed on ISS, or any other similar disciplinary action is taken (OSS, EAC, ALC), they will not be allowed to practice or play in games during the days the action was assigned. Only the Director can make adjustments to the timing and sequence of a task.

A sports physical examination (original document signed and dated by a physician or legal representative of the physician) must be on file at the school before a child may practice, try out, practice, or participate in any games with the team. Sports physicals expire one year from the original date provided. These records will be maintained in the Final Forms sports data program. A hard copy will also be maintained in the Athletic Director's files.

Coaches will submit the forms to the AD as soon as possible. All fifth grade forms will be kept in a notebook as a hard copy of the AD. Fifth grade students do not appear on final forms.

Beginning in sixth grade, parents must go online and register their child for each individual sport in the Final Forms sports data program. (Link is on the school website.) All forms must be completed on this site and electronic signatures must be added to the end of each form. The AD adds physical information to this site. Students will not be allowed to play any games until these forms are completed. The AD will retain paper copies of physical fifth grade forms and other forms signed by parents.

Coaches may choose to use individual team rules and are encouraged to do so; however, such rules will never override the previously written code of conduct. A coach's team rules set may be stricter than the code of conduct.

Procedure to follow if you have any concerns to discuss with a coach:

1. Call or email the coach to schedule an appointment. 
2. If the coach cannot be reached, please call the Athletic Director to schedule a meeting time and location. 
3. It is important not to confront a coach before or after a competition or practice. These are emotional times for parents and coaches and are not a good time to try to resolve a problem. 
4. Showing good sportsmanship will help everyone enjoy the sporting events and appreciate all the hard work these young men and women put in. Codes of conduct must be respected by all parties. By adhering to these guidelines, the athletic teams at Poplar Grove Middle will represent our school with class and dignity and will earn the respect of their opponents and their fans.