Parent Code of Conduct - Extra-Curricular Activities
The following guidelines serve as a framework for all parents whose child(ren) are
participating in extra-curricular activities in the Forest Hills School District:
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Conduct at all contests will reflect good sportsmanship.
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Cheering at games is to be positive and offer encouragement to all participants.
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Discussions with coaches and advisors are to be held in a professional manner.
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Discussions with coaches and advisors are not to take place in the presence of
team members.
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Parental attendance at practices/rehearsals will be at the discretion of the
coach/advisor. Any parent/guardian or fan removed from a contest or activity
due to unsportsman-like conduct or misconduct will not be permitted to attend
home events or activities in that sport for the remainder of that sport’s current
season.
 Parents will follow the chain of
command when a concern arises –
Head Coach/Advisor
Athletic Director
Principal
Assistant Superintendent
Superintendent
Board of School Directors
PARENTAL GUIDE for COMMUNICATIONS
Parent/Coach Relationship
Both parenting and coaching are extremely difficult vocations. By establishing an
understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other
and provide greater benefits to children. As parents, when your children become
involved in our program, you have a right to understand what expectations are
placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from the coach of your
child’s program.
Communication You Should Expect From Your Child’s Coach
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Philosophy of the coach
Expectations the coach has for your child and all players on the squad
Locations and times of all practices and contests
Team requirements, i.e., fees, special equipment, off-season conditioning
Procedure should your child be injured during participation
Requirements to earn a letter
Communication Coaches Expect From Parents
 Concerns expressed directly to the coach
 Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance
 Specific concerns in regard to a coach’s philosophy and/or expectations
As your children become involved in the programs at Forest Hills High School, Middle
School and Elementary School, they will experience some of the most rewarding
moments of their lives. It is important to understand that there also may be times
when things do not go the way you or your child wishes. At these times discussion
with the coach is encouraged.
Appropriate Concerns to Discuss With Coaches
 The treatment of your child, mentally and physically
 Ways to help your child improve
 Concerns about your child’s behavior
Issues Not Appropriate To Discuss With Coaches
It is very difficult to accept your child’s not playing as much as you may hope.
Coaches are professionals. They make judgment decisions based on what they
believe to be the best for all students involved. As you have seen from the list above,
certain things can be and should be discussed with your child’s coach. Other areas,
such as those listed below, must be left to the discretion of the coach.
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Playing time
Team strategy
Play calling
Other students
Procedures You Should Follow If You Have A Concern To Discuss With A Coach
 Call to schedule an appointment with the coach.
 You may call the Athletic Director to schedule a meeting with the coach.
 The Forest Hills Athletic Offices telephone numbers are:
High School
Middle School
487-7613 ext. 2244
495-4611
Do not confront a coach before or after a contest or practice, as these can be
emotional times for both the parent and the coach. Meetings of this nature do not
promote resolution.
The Next Step
What can a parent do if the meeting with the coach does not provide a satisfactory
resolution? Although total agreement may not always be reached, most often such a
meeting does afford the opportunity for productive discussion and better
understanding.
The Forest Hills School District, in conjunction with the extracurricular staff, will
follow the six-step procedure listed below. The order of this line of communication
must be followed if you elect to pursue any concern you may have with regard to the
extracurricular program.
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5.
6.
Head Coach/Advisor
Athletic Director (if related to a sports program)
Building Principal
Assistant Superintendent
Superintendent
Board of School Directors
The information provided in this “Communication Guide” is intended to help you and
your child have a rewarding and enjoyable athletic experience.
Parental Conflict Resolution Flow Chart
1. Meet with
Coach
= Resolved
2. Call Athletic
Director
Athletic
Director Meets
With Coach
Coach Calls
Parents
3.
Concern in
Writing
Meeting with
Principal,
Athletic Director
& Coach
Call Principal
=
Resolved
=
Resolved
Meeting with
Principal,
Athletic Director,
Coach and
Parent
4.
Assistant
Superintendent
Meeting
=
Resolved
5.
Superintendent
6.
School Board
Meeting
=
=
Resolved
Resolved
1. Talk with coach after practice or at a mutually agreed upon time
 Do not talk to the coach after games
 Do not call the coach at home
2. Call the athletic director to voice the concern
 Athletic director will meet with coach
 Coach calls parent with resolution
3. Call the principal to voice the concern
 Provide details of the concern in writing
 Meet with the principal, athletic director and coach
 Meeting will be held with parent, principal, athletic director and coach
Forest Hills School District
Student Code of Conduct - Extra-Curricular Activities
The following guidelines serve as a framework for all athletes and students participating in
extra-curricular activities in the Forest Hills School District. Each coach/advisor will
address all student concerns and establish a direct line of communication with the athletic
director and/or principal as appropriate.
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Students shall follow all rules of discipline that are outlined by the specific activity
coach or advisor (i.e. practice, curfew, review of school policies, violation of code of
conduct, etc.).
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Students shall refer to coaches/advisors by their proper name (i.e. Mr., Mrs., Ms., or
Coach). First names and nicknames are not appropriate.
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Student behavior in school and during all school-sponsored activities shall be in
accordance with all school rules and policies as outlined in the student handbook.
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Student behavior while participating in any aspect of extra-curricular activities shall also
be governed by school rules and adopted policies.
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Students must meet the academic requirements of the high school/middle school.
Academic eligibility for students shall be cumulative from the beginning of the grading
period, shall be reported on a weekly basis and shall be filed in the principal’s office.
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Students must attend school as a prerequisite to participation in practices and games.
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Students shall follow all drug and alcohol rules as defined in the student handbook
and/or coaches rules.
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Good sportsmanship is mandatory at all times. Insubordinate conduct and inappropriate
behavior such as fighting, profanity and obscene gestures will be dealt with as defined in
the student handbook and PIAA rules.
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Students and/or activity participants must not react or respond to negative fan conduct.
The coach, game manager, advisor, principal or designee will address all concerns relative
to fan behavior.
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Students shall leave all locker room, classrooms, and buses in at least as good condition
as when entered.
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Students shall respect the rules of the game/activity, and the officials who administer the
rules and decisions that are made during the game/activity.
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Students shall respect opponents as fellow students and acknowledge them for striving to
do their best.
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Students shall win and lose with dignity by offering good luck before a game or activity
and sincere congratulations afterwards.
Signature of Parent
Date
Signature of Student
Date
Forest Hills School District
Parental Consent Form for Emergency Treatment
Parental consent is necessary to treat your child if an emergency occurs and a parent or
guardian is not at the emergency site. For those occasions when you are not present or
available, consent for treatment may be given in advance by completing this form.
Child’s Name
Home Address
Telephone Number
Child’s Date of Birth
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Permanent Medications
Allergies
Date of most recent Tetanus Immunization
/
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Medical Problems/Concerns
Anemia
Asthma
Diabetes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
Other
Contact Lenses
Family Doctor
Phone #
Hospital of Choice
I hereby authorize consent to provide any and all emergency services deemed necessary for
the welfare of my child in my absence.
Parent/Legal Guardian PRINTED Name
Date
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Parent/Legal Guardian SIGNATURE
Forest Hills School District
Drug and Alcohol Student/Parent Agreement Form
The following guidelines have been approved by the Forest Hills School District Board of
School Directors for the high school and middle school as related to drug and/or alcohol
offenders who are participating in extracurricular activities.
1. Extracurricular activities shall include all sports, music groups, drama groups, and
other school clubs and organizations that represent the high school or middle school.
2. A parent/student agreement will be put into a contract form that all students who
participate in extracurricular activities and their parents must sign prior to the start of
the extracurricular season.
3. Any student participant who has been identified as using drugs or alcohol while
participating in an extracurricular activity shall be disciplined as follows:
A.
B.
First time offenders shall be disciplined and placed in an awareness program.
i.
If a student is involved in an incident involving drugs or alcohol outside of the
school setting, the student will begin an immediate 10 school day suspension
from participation in the interscholastic sport in which the student is involved
at that time. The student may continue to participate in practice but will not
be permitted to participate in games or matches during the ten school day
suspension.
ii.
If a student is involved in an incident involving drugs or alcohol in the school
setting, an immediate 10-day out-of-school suspension will be issued. When
an out-of-school suspension is issued, participation in all practices, games
and school activities is prohibited for the duration of the out-of-school
suspension.
Second time offenders will automatically be dismissed from the extracurricular
activity that he/she is participating in at the time of the offense and shall not be
permitted to participate in any other extracurricular activity excluding
Baccalaureate or Graduation for the remainder of the school year.
4. All athletic coaches and advisors for extracurricular activities shall include these
guidelines as part of their individual activity rules and regulations.
We, the parents of
agree to the guidelines
Student’s Name
listed above as related to our son/daughter’s participation in
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Extracurricular Activity
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Signature of Student
Date
Parent/Guardian and Student:
Please sign, tear out and return this page and other signature pages
listed here, to the coach/advisor to verify receiving and reading the
information contained within the Forest Hills School District Extracurricular Handbook. By signing this page, I confirm that I have read
the information listed below, and signed where required.
1. Parent Code of Conduct (handout)
2. Parental Guide for Communications (handout)
3. Parental Conflict Resolution Flow Chart (handout)
4. Student Code of Conduct - Extra-Curricular Activities (signatures required)
5. Parental Consent Form for Emergency Treatment (signatures required)
6. Drug and Alcohol Student/Parent Agreement Form (signatures required)
Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Date
If you have any questions pertaining to any section of this handout,
please call the building principal.