New Foundations Charter School

Athletic Handbook

New Foundations Charter School Athletics Handbook ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Introduction and Mission Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Eligibility and Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Responsibilities of Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Responsibilities of Student Athletes Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Physical Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Student-Athlete Conflict Resolution Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Captain Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Game Day Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Locker Room and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Social Media Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Responsibilities of Spectators and Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Athletic Training Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 NCAA Clearing House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Appendix Student-Athlete Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A

Student-Athlete Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B

Parent Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C Transportation Release Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D Fitness Center Release Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E Physical Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F

New Foundations Charter School Athletics Handbook Introduction and Mission Statements 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction Welcome to the New Foundations Charter School Athletic Department. The Department offers a variety of sports and activities for interested and qualified student-athletes. Members are expected to compete in the spirit of cooperation and good sportsmanship. They must also exhibit a positive approach to their athletic development as well as their relationships with coaches and teammates. Student-athletes must be academically sound in order to compete in their sport. All high school student-athletes are expected to follow the directives of the Penn-Jersey Athletic Association (P-JAA), the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), and New Foundations Charter School (NFCS). All middle school student-athletes are expected to follow the directives of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Charter Athletic League (SEPCAL) and New Foundations. This includes rules, regulations, and guidelines set up by their individual sport coaches.

Mission Statement New Foundations Charter School The mission of the New Foundations Charter School is to provide students with the academic, social, and emotional foundations and skills necessary to become high achieving, socially competent stewards of their communities. The founders of New Foundations Charter School will ensure a commitment to lifelong learning and achievement of all our students by creating an atmosphere of caring that pervades every aspect of school life, and promotes attachment and responsibility for all members of school community. Penn-Jersey Athletic Association The mission of the Penn-Jersey Athletic Association is to provide high schools in the Delaware Valley, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the opportunity to compete interscholastically. The member schools will emphasize the educational value of athletics, promote safe and sportsmanlike competition, and encourage broad participation from as many student-athletes as possible. Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association The mission of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) is to serve its member schools and registered officials by establishing policies and adopting contest rules that will emphasize the educational values of interscholastic athletics, promote safe and sportsmanlike competition, and provide uniform standards for all interscholastic levels of competition. Southeastern Pennsylvania Charter Athletic League The mission of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Charter Athletic League is to help student-athletes grow athletically, academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. SEPCAL will encourage and support broad participation from as many boys and girls as possible, whose teams will compete on an equitable basis with other schools without sacrificing sportsmanship and the general welfare of the school, community, and student.

New Foundations Charter School Athletics Handbook Eligibility and Membership 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eligibility Membership in the P-JAA enables student athletes to compete in the Delaware Valley, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The New Foundations Athletic Department abides by all rules and regulations mandated by this organization. Membership in the PIAA enables student-athletes to compete at the district and state levels. The New Foundations Athletic Department abides by all rules and regulations mandated by this state organization. Membership in the SEPCAL enables student-athletes to compete in the multi-school charter league. The New Foundations Athletic Department abides by all rules and regulations mandated by the SEPCAL board of directors and CEO’s.

Membership New Foundations High School is a member of the P-JAA and the PIAA. With this in mind, student-athletes need to establish priorities that reflect the P-JAA, PIAA, and NFCS philosophies. The Athletic Department is funded by New Foundations Charter School, with attention paid to the equitable distribution of financial support for all teams. All students are invited to participate in any of the sports programs offered during the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. Scheduling for all teams is based on available competition with like institutions. All student-athletes are expected to adhere to the policies outlined in the New Foundations Athletic Handbook. New Foundations Grade School is a member of SEPCAL, which is governed by the SEPCAL Board of Directors and CEO’s. With this in mind, student-athletes need to establish priorities that reflect the SEPCAL and NFCS philosophies. All students are invited to participate on any of the sports teams offered during the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. Scheduling for all teams is based on available competition with like institutions. All student-athletes are expected to adhere to the policies outlined in the New Foundations Athletic Handbook.

New Foundations Charter School Athletics Handbook Responsibilities of Coaches 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsibilities of Coaches Coaches are responsible first and foremost for the safety of the individual student-athletes. All coaches must understand that they are leaders of their school and community and must conduct themselves accordingly. This includes modeling appropriate behavior to all of their student-athletes. All coaches not only represent themselves, but also their school, community and each member of their respective sports league. Each coach is expected to display appropriate and acceptable standards of sportsmanship and behavior – on and off the field/court, in and out of school. Coaches will not have any use of tobacco, alcohol, and other illegal drugs/substances during a New Foundations sponsored contest or practice. Any unsportsmanlike conduct on the field/court or in the school by any coach will not be tolerated and may be subject to additional penalties, including, but not limited to, suspension or dismissal for the individuals involved from all sports related activities. Coaches are responsible for keeping and open line of communication between all participating members, including school administrators, athletic director, assistant coaches, students, families, and members of the community. This communication includes all of the school and league rules, regulations, and expectations of parents, guardians, spectators and student-athletes. Coaches are responsible for instilling and maintaining the mission of New Foundations and their respective sports leagues. This includes, but is not limited to establishing and abiding by rules, regulations, and consequences for all student-athlete participants. Coaches are required to be fair, firm, and consistent with their expectations each individual team along with the guidelines established in the New Foundations Athletic Handbook. Coaches are responsible for distributing and collecting all forms and paperwork required for eligibility for competition.

New Foundations Charter School Athletics Handbook Responsibilities of Student-Athletes 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsibilities: Students must maintain passing grades in all of his or her classes. If a student’s grade in one class falls below passing (70%) during a mid-quarter progress report or end of the quarter report card, then he or she will be placed on academic probation. This will consist of weekly progress reports on grades, homework, effort, and behavior. The student will be able to practice with the team but will not be able to participate in games until a passing grade is achieved. If an effort is not being made by the student to pull the grade up, then the student will be removed from the team. If a student is failing two or more subjects, they will be removed form the team. Students must maintain good behavior at all times. A student-athlete (high school or middle school) who earns three school detentions during the season will result in a one game suspension. Out of school suspension will may result in a removal from the team and will be evaluated on a case by case basis. A student whose conduct is detrimental to the team may be removed from the team. If a student is expelled from an athletic contest because of unsportsmanlike behavior or conduct that is unbecoming to the school, or league rules, will be followed to discipline the athlete as well as the school’s code of conduct. However, the athletic director, school administrators, disciplinarian, or coaches may add additional penalties for these infractions. Student athletes are expected to be representatives of New Foundations on and off the field. If the attendance office considers a student absent, then he or she is ineligible for practice or games that day. Athletes must attend all games, practices, and team functions. One unexcused absence will result in suspension from the next game. A second unexcused absence will result in a second suspension from a game. A third unexcused absence will result in removal from the team. All absences must be communicated and cleared by the coach to be determined excused or unexcused. At all times, team members are expected to act in a sportsmanlike manner toward their teammates, coaches, officials, opposing teams, and all staff members. Foul language, taunting, angry outbursts, fighting, etc. will not be tolerated. The use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or performance enhancing supplements are strictly forbidden. If a student violates this policy, they will be removed from the team for the remainder of the season. Athletic fees have been established to help offset the rising cost of athletics. Athletes must pay athletic fees on the first day of tryouts. If an athlete does not make the team, the check will not be cashed. All fees are non-refundable. No student-athlete may play more than one sport during a season. Student-athletes must follow all rules, procedures, and policies mandated by their coach.

New Foundations Charter School Athletics Handbook Responsibilities of Student-Athletes 5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Physical Forms: Physical forms and all paper work must be submitted prior to the first day of tryouts. Any athlete showing up the first day of tryouts without a physical will be ineligible to compete until all forms are complete and reviewed by their coach, athletic director, or athletic trainer. Students may begin turning in any and all paperwork as early as possible prior to the start of the tryouts to their coach, athletic director, or athletic trainer. If a student-athlete has already participated in a previous season’s sport, then the only form need to be complete is the NFCS Registration form. If any information has changed from the previous season, is the responsibility of the student-athlete to notify the coach, athletic director, or athletic trainer.

Student-Athlete Conflict Resolution Procedure: When a problem arises for a student-athlete, the following steps are to be followed to address the situation:

1. Student-athlete presents concerns to Head Coach or Assistant Coach

If the situation is not resolved: 2. Student-athlete and Head Coach will meet with Athletic Director

If the situation is not resolved: 3. Student-Athlete, Head Coach, and Athletic Director will meet with the Principal

Issues such as playing time and coaching strategy will never be discussed with a parent or guardian, nor will it be discussed beyond step one. If a parent has a concern, the student-athlete and parent will follow the same procedure above to address the issue. Students must be present for all parent requested meetings.

Captain Responsibilities: Effective Captains will . . .

1. Set a good example academically. 2. Set a good example athletically by attending all practices and games. 3. Act as a role model to all teammates through training hard, extra work, exhibiting good

sportsmanship, and being a positive influence on and off the field. 4. Organize game day set up: water, ice, cups, equipment, etc. 5. Organize post game clean up. 6. Thank all officials after the game. 7. Help with game advertisement or publicity.

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8. Hold team meetings for spirit and morale periodically throughout the season. 9. Plan post season social and “thank-you” for coaches. 10. Lead the warm-up before the practice and matches. 11. Eliminate any hazing of younger athletes. 12. Help with uniform collection at the end of the season. 13. Act as liaison between the team and the coaches.

Game Day Procedures: HOME Athletes will be dismissed from school at normal dismissal time, unless otherwise notified. Athletes are then expected to change promptly after school unless otherwise directed by their coach. Athletes must be in proper uniform. Athletes will proceed to the playing field ready for play at least 45 minutes prior to game time. Transportation will be provided to home fields but will not be available after the home game is complete. AWAY The coach will notify athletes two days prior to game day the time of dismissal. The student-athlete is responsible to notify in advance their teachers of any missed class time due to athletic competition. The student-athlete is responsible for all assignments due on game days as well as any assignments missed while attending athletic competition. If a test is scheduled, arrangements must be made ahead of time with the teacher. The student-athlete is solely responsible for all work and assessments he or she misses. Athletes are expected to change promptly after school unless otherwise directed by their coach. Athletes must be in proper uniform. Student-athletes must ride the bus or van to away games when the school provides transportation. All student-athletes are expected to be on the bus or van at appropriate time. All players must return back to New Foundations on the school-sponsored transportation unless the transportation form is filled out accordingly. No team member may ride home with anyone other than a family member or those indicated on the transportation form. Coaches may impose team policies regarding bus or van transportation if they choose.

Transportation: All student-athletes must sign the transportation waiver/release form. Students and parents must adhere to all of the transportation guidelines.

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Locker Room and Equipment: All student-athletes must change in the locker room for games and practices. Changing in the lobby, hallways, or gym is strictly prohibited and detentions, or infractions, will be issued. The lobby and gym area must be clear of equipment at all times. Spikes are not permitted anywhere in the school building, buses, or vans. All team equipment must be treated with respect and be taken care of in the appropriate manner by all athletes and coaches. All uniforms must be returned at the end of the season meeting to their coach. Athletes who do not return their uniform at this time will receive a detention everyday until the uniform is returned. After five days, a replacement fee will be given to the student-athlete and all report cards/progress reports will be held until the uniform or fee is returned.

Fitness Center: A Fitness Center Release Form must be signed by all students in order to use the Fitness Center. A New Foundations Teacher or Coach must supervise students at all times Students are responsible to keep all areas clean and wipe down any equipment they have used. Alert the Athletic Director or Fitness Center Supervisor of any broken equipment.

Social Media Guidelines: Student-athletes are not restricted from using any on-line social network sites and digital platforms. However, users must understand that any content they make public via on-line social networks or digital platforms is expected to follow acceptable social behaviors and also to comply with federal government, state of Pennsylvania, New Foundations, and athletic leagues rules and regulations. As a New Foundations student-athlete, they must be aware of Student-Handbook regulations. Ignorance of these regulations does not excuse student-athletes from adhering to them. Any post deemed inappropriate by the coach, athletic director, or administrator can be used as a cause to be suspended from a game or removal from the team.

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Responsibilities of Spectators and Parents: Parents and spectators are at a contest to support and cheer for their team and to enjoy the skill and competition, not to intimidate or ridicule the other team and their fans. Interscholastic athletics are designed to be a learning experience for students and mistakes are often made. Parents and spectators are expected to praise student-athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, athletes, and people. Admittance to a contest is a privilege, not a license to verbally assault others and be generally obnoxious. Learn the rules of the contest so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place. Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators, and support groups. Respect the integrity and judgment of contest officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the student-athlete and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public. Refrain from use of any controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, tobacco, etc.) before, during, and after contests on or near the site of the contest. Use only cheers that support and uplift the teams involved. Recognize and compliment school and athletic administrators for their efforts in emphasizing the educational benefits of interscholastic athletics and the role of good sportsmanship. Be a positive role model through your own actions and by censoring those around you whose behavior is unbecoming. If any of the above are violated, the coach, official, athletic director, or administrator has the right to remove a parent or spectator from an athletic contest.

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Athletic Training Policy: IN-SEASON INJURIES When a student-athlete is injured, the first action is to see the Athletic Trainer in order to get an injury assessment If the Athletic Trainer determines that further care is needed from either a family physician or specialist, the procedure that must be followed in order to comply with state law is that the parents must bring back to the Athletic Trainer a note from said physician stating the following: diagnosis, instructions for time missed, and specific date for when athlete may return to full participation. PLEASE NOTE: This may not be verbal from the doctor and it may not be a note without a specific date. It may say that the athlete can return “according to the Athletic Trainer’s discretion,” should that be the physician’s choice. WHEN SEEN BY A PHYSICIAN AND/OR SPECIALIST (INCLUDING ILLNESS) The athlete must provide written documentation from the physician to the Athletic Trainer stating that they have been cleared for full activity by the physician (notes from an emergency room will not be accepted, unless it clearly states they are cleared for activity, notes from a chiropractor will not be accepted at all) otherwise a follow up with the student-athlete’s primary care physician or a specialist is needed. Athletes cannot return to play until evaluated and cleared by a medical professional. Only a medical professional has final clearance of an athlete. Functional testing may be done to determine that the athlete can perform all of the skills that are required for his/her sport before full return. The student-athlete’s return to play cannot expose themselves or others to a significantly enhances risk of harm because of their injury, illness, or other medical condition. PLEASE NOTE – This is a generalized list for return to play. Specific conditions/injuries may be required to meet more stringent guidelines or progressions for return to play criteria to be met. HEAD INJURIES To comply with state law, all head injuries require medical attention. A medical doctor must see the athlete. Any athlete that experiences one or more signs or symptoms of a concussion are considered to have a concussion until cleared by a physician with the concussion training. Once cleared by a physician for activity following a concussion, the athlete may then start the return to play process. This process involves different steps in which the athlete slowly starts to participate in their sport (under the supervision of the athletic trainer) while being monitored for the return of any signs or symptoms.

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NCAA Clearing House: If a student-athlete would like to continue their athletic career into college, he/she must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. The student-athlete needs to discuss their interest with their parent/guardian and coach. Either a parent/guardian and/or coach need to be present when a student-athlete registers with the NCAA Eligibility Center. There is a fee for registering for the online service. The NCAA Eligibility Center will check the courses you have taken and verify if you have enough credits to participate in NCAA division one or division two athletic programs. If a student-athlete is unsure about playing in college, he/she should register to avoid any problems with eligibility later.

www.eligibilitycenter.org

Please stop by the athletic office to fill out a college prospect questionnaire and notify the athletic office of your intentions. If you are invited to sign a National Letter of Intent from a college or university, New Foundations Athletic Department encourages all students to sign on the designated day with your classmates and teammates. New Foundations will hold one signing day for all student-athletes to sign.

Appendix

New Foundations Charter School Registration Form for Athletics Please complete the information below prior to participation in each sport’s season:

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Sports Team: _______________________________ Grade: __________ Athlete’s Name: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone #: ________________________________________ Address: Street: _________________________________________________ City/State: _______________ Zip Code: ____________________ Medical Conditions: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Medications Being Used: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Allergies: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Last Tetanus Shot: ______________________________ Insurance Company: ____________________________________________________________ Identification #: ______________________________ Group #: ______________________________ Family Physician: _________________________________________________ Phone #: _________________________ Please provide a copy of insurance card – front and back. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In case of accident or emergency, please contact: Name: __________________________________________________ Relationship: ______________________________ Telephone: (H) _________________________ (W) _________________________ (C) ________________________ Alternate Emergency Contact: Name: __________________________________________________ Relationship: ______________________________ Telephone: (H) _________________________ (W) _________________________ (C) ________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I authorize the treatment of my son/daughter by a qualified and licensed medical physician or athletic trainer in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending professional may endanger his/her life, cause disfigurement, physical impairment, or undue discomfort if delayed. This authority is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________

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Student Athlete Contract -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You have been chosen through your hard work and dedication, to become a member of the New Foundations Charter School Athletic Program. You must realize that this is a privilege and certain expectations are required to remain a member throughout the entire season. When we practice, play at home, or at other schools, we are representing not only ourselves, but also our entire school community. This includes classmates, faculty, staff, families, friends, and members of our community. The manner in which we conduct ourselves both on and off the field is a direct reflection of our New Foundations community. Below is a list of guidelines, and consequences, for not meeting those guidelines, that will be expected from each of you. The coaches and athletic director at New Foundations will hold each of you accountable for your actions. If at any time before, during, or after the season, you have a question or concern, please feel free to contact your coach or athletic director. These guidelines were created as an extension of our school policies, as stated in the Parent/Student Handbook and the Student-Athlete Handbook, which have already been put into place. Rules and Guidelines:

1. Students must maintain passing grades in all of his or her classes. If a student’s grade falls below passing (70%) during a mid-quarter progress report or the end of the quarter report card, then he or she will be put on academic probation or may be removed from the team. Academics come first.

2. Students must attend all classes, practices, and games on time. Unexcused absences can and will result in suspension from athletic contests and/or removal from a team.

3. Students must maintain good behavior at all times. Detentions, suspensions, or any other form of discipline received within our school community can and will directly affect membership on a team

4. Students are to be picked up immediately following all practices and games. If a student is to ride home with another parent or guardian, then a signed note is required. Students consistently picked up late from practices and/or games will result in a removal from the team.

As stated earlier, if there are any questions or concerns about the rules and guidelines stated above, please feel free to contact one of you coaches or the athletic director.

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I have read each of the rules and guidelines stated above and in the Student-Athlete Handbook. I understand that I am to be held accountable for my actions before, during, and after the season. I understand my behavior is a direct representation of our school and I will do my best to adhere to these rules. I also understand that at any time I can discuss any issues with one of my coaches or the athletic director. Student Name Parent/Guardian Name (Print) ________________________________________ (Print) ________________________________________ (Signature) ___________________________________ (Signature) __________________________________ Date ____________________ Date ____________________ Date ____________________ Date ____________________

New Foundations Charter School Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct Form

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The goal of the New Foundations Athletic Program is to help student-athletes grow athletically, academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. Our coaches and athletic director will encourage and support broad participation from as many boys and girls as possible, whose teams will compete on an equitable basis with other schools without sacrificing sportsmanship and the general welfare of the school and student. PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT As a parent/guardian of a student-athlete involved on a New Foundations sponsored team, I understand the mission and philosophy of the New Foundations School and Athletic Program and therefore agree:

1. I will remember that the children participate for fun. 2. I will inform the coach, athletic director, and athletic trainer of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the

safety of my child or the safety of others. 3. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the leagues. 4. I, and my guests, will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and

courtesy, and demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every game, practice, or other sporting event.

5. I, and my guests, will not engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language.

6. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the student-athletes.

7. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. 8. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race,

creed, color, sex or ability. 9. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important that winning, so that my child will never feel defeated

by the outcome of a game or his/her performance. 10. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the student-athletes ahead of any personal desire I may

have for my child to win. 11. I will respect officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the

game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place. 12. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and I will refrain from

their use at all sporting events. 13. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official

coaches of the team. I also agree that if I fail to abide by aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:

a. Verbal warning by the official, coach, athletic director, administrator b. Written warning c. Parental game suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file d. Game forfeit through the official or coach e. Parental or player season suspension

By signing below, I certify that I have read and understand the expectations listed above. Student Name ____________________________________________________________ Sport ______________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name _____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ____________________

New Foundations Charter School Transportation Release Form

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Student Name: _______________________________________ Grade: __________ Date: __________ With this signed agreement, the teachers and coaches, New Foundations Charter School, and any of it governing boards are absolved of any responsibility for the safety, welfare, health, and well care for children in their custody, subject to the teacher or coach’s clear instruction. I assume personally and exclusively all responsibility and liability for accident, injury etc. that may occur to the above named during the time of the activity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due to the many activities at New Foundations Charter School and our limited transportation capabilities, it may be necessary for parents, sponsors, coaches, or teachers to transport students to and from sponsored events including, but not limited to, class or team events, athletics, and field trips. The parent or legal guardian of students who will be participating in New Foundations Charter School activities must complete this form. Please circle “yes” or “no” to all that apply. Sign and return to the coach or athletic director. YES NO My child holds a valid driver’s license, and I hereby give permission for him/her to drive their privately owned vehicle to or from and athletic practice, competition, or other school sponsored event (must provide a valid copy of license, registration, and insurance). YES NO I hereby give permission for my child to ride with another parent, sponsor, teacher, or coach (mark through any that do not apply) in a private owned vehicle to or from an athletic practice, competition, or other school sponsored event. Student must provide a note from a parent or legal guardian to their coach or athletic director in order to drive home with another parent. YES NO I hereby give permission for my child to ride on a school owned, or school contracted, bus or van to or from an athletic practice, competition, or other school sponsored event. Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date ____________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hold a valid driver’s license and would be willing to drive my privately owned vehicle to supply transportation to or from and athletic practice, competition, or sponsored event. Name: _________________________________________________ Day Time Phone Number: _________________ Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________ Driver’s License Number: ______________________________ Birth Date: __________________________________ Insurance Company: ____________________________________ Policy Number: _____________________________ Athletic Director’s Signature: __________________________ Date: _________________________________________

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Fitness Center Release Form

STUDENT

RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AGREEMENT

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Student Name: _______________________________________ Grade: __________

THIS RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AGREEMENT is made between New Foundations

Charter School and parent of student.

WHEREAS, at the request of students and employees, New Foundations Charter School has

obtained fitness equipment, including but not limited to treadmills, elliptical machines, rowing machines,

pulley fitness system, dumb-bell weights, exercise bikes, and other equipment for use by students;

WHEREAS, Fitness Equipment is available to students who are willing to release New

Foundations Charter School from potential liability related to the use of the Fitness Equipment; and

WHEREAS, Parent of Student is willing to, on behalf, of the Parent and Student, release New

Foundations Charter School from potential liability to the use of the Fitness Equipment by Student.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement and

intending to be legally bound, the Charter School, Parent, and Student agree as follows:

1. Parent and Student recognize and acknowledge the risks associated with use of the Fitness

Equipment.

2. New Foundations Charter School, 8001 Torresdale Corporation and their respective directors,

officers, employees and agents assume no liability for Student’s use of the Fitness Equipment.

Parent and Student hereby release and discharge New Foundations Charter School, 8001

Torresdale Corporation and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from any

claims for personal injury to Student or damages to Student’s personal property caused by use of

the Fitness Equipment.

3. Parent and Student acknowledge that they have read the above waiver and release, understand it,

and are signing it voluntarily.

In confirmation of this Agreement, New Foundations Charter School has caused this Agreement to be

signed by its authorized representative, and Parent and Student have placed their signatures, the day

and year first above written.

New Foundations Charter School

Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________________

Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________________

Date: ____________________

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New Foundations Charter School Middle School and High School Athletics

Hazing Policy

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Purpose: The purpose of the “Hazing Policy” is to maintain a safe environment for student-athletes that is free from hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the goals of New Foundations Charter School and are prohibited at all times. Definition: “Hazing” means committing an act against a student, or coercing into committing an act that creates a risk of harm to a person in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate. The term “hazing” includes, but is not limited to: Any type of physical brutality such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking or placing a harmful substance on the body. Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation, exposure to weather, confinement in a restricted area, calisthenics, or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student. Any activity involving the consumption of any alcoholic beverage, drug, tobacco product or any other food, liquid or substance that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student. Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the a student to extreme mental stress, embarrassment, shame or humiliation that adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from remaining in school. Any activity that causes or requires the student to perform a task that involves violation of state or federal law or of New Foundations Charter School policies or regulations. “Student Organization” means a group, club or organization having students as its primary members or participants. It includes grade levels, classes, teams, activities or particular school events. A student organization does not have to be an official school organization to come within the terms of this definition. General Statement of Policy:

1. No student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, coach, or other employee of New Foundations shall plan, direct, encourage, aid or engage in hazing nor permit, condone, or tolerate hazing.

2. This policy applies to behavior that occurs on or off school property and/or after school hours.

3. A person who engages in an act that violates school policy or law in order to initiate another person or to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization shall be subject to discipline for that act.

4. An administrator or director will act to investigate all complaints of hazing and will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, coach, or other employee of New Foundations who is found to violate this policy.

Reporting Procedures: 1. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of hazing or any person with

knowledge of conduct, which may constitute hazing, shall report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate person designated by this policy.

2. The Athletic Director is the person responsible for receiving reports of hazing at the Middle School and High School level. Any person may report hazing directly to the Coach of the specific team, the building Principal, or CEO of New Foundations.

3. Teachers, administrators, volunteers, coaches, and other employees of New Foundations shall be particularly alert to possible situations, circumstances or events, which might include hazing. Any such person who receives a report of observes, or has other knowledge or belief of conduct, which may constitute hazing, shall inform the Athletic Director and building Principal immediately.

4. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of hazing will not affect the complainant or reporter’s future employment, grades, or work assignments.

School Action Plan:

1. Upon receipt of a complaint or report of hazing, the Athletic Director and/or Principal shall undertake or authorize an investigation by school officials or a third party designated by the school.

2. The Athletic Director, Principal, or CEO may take immediate steps, at his/her discretion, to protect the complainant, reporter, students, or others pending completion of an investigation of hazing.

3. Upon completion of the investigation, the school officials will take appropriate action. Such action may include, but is not limited to, warning, suspension, exclusion, expulsion, remediation, termination, or discharge from the team. Disciplinary consequences will be sufficiently severe to deter violations and to appropriately discipline prohibited behavior. New Foundations action taken for violation of this policy will be consistent with the requirements of applicable collective bargaining agreements, applicable statutory authority, and school policies and regulations.

Reprisal: School officials will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, coach, or other employee of New Foundations who retaliates against any person who makes a good faith report of alleged hazing or against any person who testifies, assists, or participates in an investigation, or against any person who testifies, assists, or participates in a proceeding or hearing rating to such hazing. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment. Dissemination of Policy This policy shall appear in the Student Handbook, Employee Handbook and will disseminated to parents and presented to attendees of the first meeting of the school year of each student organization (including athletic teams and clubs). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Student Athlete’s Name: _____________________________________________________ Grade: _______________ Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________________________________ Season/Sport: ________________________________________________________ We have read and understand the “Hazing Policy” set forth by New Foundations Charter School and agree to the policy and procedures outlined. Student-Athlete Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: _______________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _______________