KLEIN BEARKATS SWIMMING KLEIN BEARKATS SWIMMING AND DIVINGAND DIVING

Code of ConductCode of Conduct Participation and inclusion in the swim program at KHS is a Participation and inclusion in the swim program at KHS is a

privilege and an honor that is earned and maintained through privilege and an honor that is earned and maintained through hard work and sacrifice. It is not a right granted simply because hard work and sacrifice. It is not a right granted simply because you are a good swimmer or diver and attend KHS. Please be you are a good swimmer or diver and attend KHS. Please be advised that all school and district behavioral expectations are advised that all school and district behavioral expectations are in effect, as well as the specific swimming and diving program in effect, as well as the specific swimming and diving program rules that will be addressed. Our guidelines must and will be rules that will be addressed. Our guidelines must and will be followed at all times. While you are a member of this team, you followed at all times. While you are a member of this team, you must always keep in mind that you represent KHS, the must always keep in mind that you represent KHS, the community, your family, and your teammates. Once again, you community, your family, and your teammates. Once again, you are a part of a very select group of athletes. You should be very are a part of a very select group of athletes. You should be very proud of your association with this program. You have earned proud of your association with this program. You have earned your status. KHS has a very long history of success in your status. KHS has a very long history of success in swimming and diving. The rules that follow go well beyond swimming and diving. The rules that follow go well beyond school and district policies. They are intended to ensure school and district policies. They are intended to ensure fairness and proper behavior for all swimmers and divers fairness and proper behavior for all swimmers and divers wishing to participate in the program. These rules have been wishing to participate in the program. These rules have been established in an effort that only deserving student-athletes will established in an effort that only deserving student-athletes will represent KHS in competition.represent KHS in competition.

Not only do we try to improve swimming ability and Not only do we try to improve swimming ability and technique, we try to make our swimmers well-technique, we try to make our swimmers well-rounded, positive individuals. We are here to support rounded, positive individuals. We are here to support them in all they want to achieve, academically and them in all they want to achieve, academically and athletically, all the while ensuring the safety and athletically, all the while ensuring the safety and success of the whole TEAM.success of the whole TEAM.

Coaching PhilosophyCoaching PhilosophyAs coaches, we employ the 6 S’s:As coaches, we employ the 6 S’s:-- SafetySafety-- SecuritySecurity-- Student AchievementStudent Achievement-- Swimming SuccessSwimming Success-- SupportSupport-- SmilesSmiles

GRADESGRADES We believe that our main responsibility as your We believe that our main responsibility as your

coaches is to ensure your academic success. coaches is to ensure your academic success. While a swimmer or diver may be eligible to While a swimmer or diver may be eligible to participate, if we are aware of severe academic participate, if we are aware of severe academic issues, we may not permit that swimmer or issues, we may not permit that swimmer or diver to participate at meets or travel with the diver to participate at meets or travel with the team to away competitions. team to away competitions.

If a swimmer or diver is consistently having If a swimmer or diver is consistently having problems with grades, or has to be held from problems with grades, or has to be held from traveling and or practices due to grades, that traveling and or practices due to grades, that swimmer or diver will likely be removed from swimmer or diver will likely be removed from the swim or dive team, so that they can focus the swim or dive team, so that they can focus on school. on school.

Progress reports and report cards will be Progress reports and report cards will be checked by the coaches every 3 weeks to checked by the coaches every 3 weeks to ensure that the swimmers or divers are ensure that the swimmers or divers are keeping their grades up. keeping their grades up.

To be successful in the program you must be To be successful in the program you must be able to balance school and swimming. By this able to balance school and swimming. By this we mean being at practice each and every day we mean being at practice each and every day ON TIME. If you stay on top of your work at ON TIME. If you stay on top of your work at school, there is no reason that you cannot school, there is no reason that you cannot devote your time to swimming before and devote your time to swimming before and after school each day. “I have lots of after school each day. “I have lots of homework” is not an excuse for missing homework” is not an excuse for missing practice. practice.

If you need extra time at school such as If you need extra time at school such as tutoring or make-up tests every effort should tutoring or make-up tests every effort should be made to do this before and after school, be made to do this before and after school, depending on your practice schedule. Please depending on your practice schedule. Please look at other options available before you look at other options available before you commit to missing practice. Athletes are asked commit to missing practice. Athletes are asked to make an effort to help any other athlete on to make an effort to help any other athlete on the team if he/she is struggling with the team if he/she is struggling with academics. academics.

Tutoring and make-up testing does not excuse Tutoring and make-up testing does not excuse you from practice; you must be at practice you from practice; you must be at practice unless you have a PRE-ARRANGED time or unless you have a PRE-ARRANGED time or tutoring or make test with the coaches.tutoring or make test with the coaches.

If you leave practice for tutoring or make-up If you leave practice for tutoring or make-up testing you must get a make-up/tutoring slip testing you must get a make-up/tutoring slip form the coaches with your teacher’s form the coaches with your teacher’s signature, and your teacher must email one of signature, and your teacher must email one of the coaches to confirm your attendance. If you the coaches to confirm your attendance. If you deceive the coaches in any way regarding this deceive the coaches in any way regarding this issue there will be disciplinary action taken, up issue there will be disciplinary action taken, up to and including removal from the team. It is to and including removal from the team. It is your responsibility to talk with each teacher your responsibility to talk with each teacher about work that will be missed BEFORE you about work that will be missed BEFORE you miss school for a meet. It is always best to miss school for a meet. It is always best to turn in assignments early that will be due on turn in assignments early that will be due on the day of a meet. the day of a meet.

Conduct at SchoolConduct at School

Students must maintain satisfactory behavior in all Students must maintain satisfactory behavior in all classes.classes.

If a teacher contacts the coaches about poor behavior in If a teacher contacts the coaches about poor behavior in their class you will be punished in a manner that we feel their class you will be punished in a manner that we feel is adequate and fair to the situation. Otherwise the is adequate and fair to the situation. Otherwise the following guidelines will apply:following guidelines will apply:

1st Offense – Warning and parent contact1st Offense – Warning and parent contact 2nd Offense – removal from next meet2nd Offense – removal from next meet 3rd Offense – exclusion from meets for remainder 3rd Offense – exclusion from meets for remainder

of of school year, as per coaches’ school year, as per coaches’ discretiondiscretion

Conduct grades on progress reports and report cards will Conduct grades on progress reports and report cards will be monitored. If you receive an “N” or “U” on your be monitored. If you receive an “N” or “U” on your progress report of report card it will be treated as a progress report of report card it will be treated as a contact from a teacher regarding your behavior in class. contact from a teacher regarding your behavior in class. So if you have already received a warning and then get So if you have already received a warning and then get an “N: on your progress report then that will be viewed an “N: on your progress report then that will be viewed as your 2nd offense violation.as your 2nd offense violation.

D-HallD-Hall

4 D-Halls in one semester will result in removal from your next 4 D-Halls in one semester will result in removal from your next meet. Each D-Hall after 4 will result in an additional meet lost.meet. Each D-Hall after 4 will result in an additional meet lost.

Saturday Class (or Thursday)Saturday Class (or Thursday)

First Saturday class will result in removal from your First Saturday class will result in removal from your next meet. Second Saturday class will result in removal from next meet. Second Saturday class will result in removal from your next 2 meets. A third Saturday class will result in your your next 2 meets. A third Saturday class will result in your removal from the team. These will accumulate throughout the removal from the team. These will accumulate throughout the school year, not by semester.school year, not by semester.

ISSISS

Anytime you are assigned to ISS (In-School Anytime you are assigned to ISS (In-School Suspension) will be treated as a major violation in behavior, Suspension) will be treated as a major violation in behavior, and could be grounds for removal from the team, as per and could be grounds for removal from the team, as per coaches’ discretion. coaches’ discretion.

Major violations of school policy or insubordination in the Major violations of school policy or insubordination in the classroom that result in AC or suspension from school or other classroom that result in AC or suspension from school or other major classifications of discipline, can result in removal from major classifications of discipline, can result in removal from the team on the first offense. the team on the first offense.

Conduct at meets/ away meetsConduct at meets/ away meets We are on display as a team each and every We are on display as a team each and every

day, especially while at away meets. Like it or day, especially while at away meets. Like it or not we have a greater opportunity to look bad not we have a greater opportunity to look bad than we do to look good. Please keep that in than we do to look good. Please keep that in mind each and every day we are at practice and mind each and every day we are at practice and at meets.at meets.

Most minor misbehavior will be dealt with Most minor misbehavior will be dealt with through our conditioning program. This usually through our conditioning program. This usually settles the issue. We will never invoke a penalty settles the issue. We will never invoke a penalty that will bring harm to a swimmer or diver. If that will bring harm to a swimmer or diver. If you as a parent, have any concerns or you as a parent, have any concerns or questions about this issue please let me know. questions about this issue please let me know.

Public Display of Affection (PDA) will not be Public Display of Affection (PDA) will not be tolerated at anytime during meets, home or tolerated at anytime during meets, home or away, or during practice for that matter. We away, or during practice for that matter. We are representing a team, not just individuals. are representing a team, not just individuals. Athletes are also requested to cheer for Athletes are also requested to cheer for teammates when they compete and join in teammates when they compete and join in team cheers team cheers

If a teacher or other team member informs a coach of If a teacher or other team member informs a coach of improper behavior, we will deal with you personally. improper behavior, we will deal with you personally. Improper conduct and or repeated minor offenses may Improper conduct and or repeated minor offenses may result in removal from the swim team at my discretion.result in removal from the swim team at my discretion.

Note: if we are at a meet and we observe Note: if we are at a meet and we observe improper behavior, or if another coach or improper behavior, or if another coach or swimmer/diver tells me of such, you will be taken out swimmer/diver tells me of such, you will be taken out of the meet and you will not swim in another meet for of the meet and you will not swim in another meet for reminder of the school year. reminder of the school year.

Cheating, swearing, goggle throwing, fighting, or any Cheating, swearing, goggle throwing, fighting, or any other instances of violent and unacceptable behavior other instances of violent and unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. They will be dealt with in the will not be tolerated. They will be dealt with in the severest of manner, up to and including removal from severest of manner, up to and including removal from the team on the first offense, and you may not be the team on the first offense, and you may not be allowed the future opportunity of rejoining the team.allowed the future opportunity of rejoining the team.

This code of conduct applies every day. If we are This code of conduct applies every day. If we are informed of improper behavior on weekend of holiday informed of improper behavior on weekend of holiday we will deal with you in equity. You represent the we will deal with you in equity. You represent the team year round and you will not be allowed to cast a team year round and you will not be allowed to cast a negative light on the program just because school is negative light on the program just because school is not in session.not in session.

Social Media NetworksSocial Media Networks Any swimmer or diver posting Any swimmer or diver posting

negative comments on any social negative comments on any social media networks about coaches, media networks about coaches, teammates, the program, or Klein teammates, the program, or Klein ISD employees will be removed ISD employees will be removed from the team. Remember once from the team. Remember once you click “send”, you cannot take you click “send”, you cannot take it back. it back.

PracticePractice Practice days are Monday through Friday before and Practice days are Monday through Friday before and

after school, depending on whether you are on after school, depending on whether you are on JV/Varsity squad. Periodically practices will be held on JV/Varsity squad. Periodically practices will be held on Saturday and holidays – you are expected to be in Saturday and holidays – you are expected to be in attendance.attendance.

You must be at practice EARLY each day. IF YOU ARE You must be at practice EARLY each day. IF YOU ARE EARLY, YOU ARE ON TIME. IF YOU ARE ON TIME, YOU EARLY, YOU ARE ON TIME. IF YOU ARE ON TIME, YOU ARE LATE!! If the team or individuals have a problem ARE LATE!! If the team or individuals have a problem with showing up early to practices on a repeated basis with showing up early to practices on a repeated basis then the coaches will start locking the door at the start then the coaches will start locking the door at the start of each practice, and will not allow tardy swimmers or of each practice, and will not allow tardy swimmers or divers to attend practice. divers to attend practice.

Being on time means being dressed, with you Being on time means being dressed, with you equipment and ready to begin by the designated equipment and ready to begin by the designated times.times.

Practice will be “businesslike”. There will be no goofing Practice will be “businesslike”. There will be no goofing off, loud talking, or standing around doing nothing. If off, loud talking, or standing around doing nothing. If you do any of these you may be asked to leave you do any of these you may be asked to leave practice, and it will be treated as a missed practice. practice, and it will be treated as a missed practice.

Missing practice is not an option. If you miss Missing practice is not an option. If you miss a practice the week before a meet, you will a practice the week before a meet, you will not be allowed to attend that meet. This not be allowed to attend that meet. This includes District, Regionals, and State.includes District, Regionals, and State.

If you have a job you may not miss practice If you have a job you may not miss practice for work. NO exceptions.for work. NO exceptions.

If you must miss day(s) of practice, the coach If you must miss day(s) of practice, the coach must be informed (preferably in writing) 24 must be informed (preferably in writing) 24 hours prior to the practice(s) to be missed, as hours prior to the practice(s) to be missed, as to when and why you cannot participate. This to when and why you cannot participate. This includes Dr. Appointments and tutoring. includes Dr. Appointments and tutoring.

Playing/ goofing around during practice will Playing/ goofing around during practice will not be tolerated. Swimmers who show lack of not be tolerated. Swimmers who show lack of self-control will be removed of practice or will self-control will be removed of practice or will be disciplined accordingly. be disciplined accordingly.

Meet BehaviorMeet Behavior Always wear your TEAM suit and TEAM warm-ups – Always wear your TEAM suit and TEAM warm-ups –

EVERYONE, including managers, swimmers, divers, EVERYONE, including managers, swimmers, divers, coaches, and even families. We want everyone to look coaches, and even families. We want everyone to look the part and be supportive of our TEAM.the part and be supportive of our TEAM.

Walk into the pool area together – EVERYONE AS A Walk into the pool area together – EVERYONE AS A TEAM, led by our captains.TEAM, led by our captains.

Leave your gear in our designated TEAM area – this is Leave your gear in our designated TEAM area – this is your TEAM fortress.your TEAM fortress.

Stretch as a TEAM – TEAM stretching should be Stretch as a TEAM – TEAM stretching should be practiced daily and captain should lead stretching. This practiced daily and captain should lead stretching. This should be a place where the other teams can see you should be a place where the other teams can see you and become aware of your presence and and become aware of your presence and professionalism. professionalism.

Warm-up as a TEAM and do what is expected of you Warm-up as a TEAM and do what is expected of you during warm-ups. Insufficient warm-ups not only harm during warm-ups. Insufficient warm-ups not only harm you, they harm your team’s chances of a successful you, they harm your team’s chances of a successful meet. Always wear your TEAM cap during meets.meet. Always wear your TEAM cap during meets.

Always cheer together as a TEAM. Also cheer for your Always cheer together as a TEAM. Also cheer for your teammates before, during and after the meet. teammates before, during and after the meet.

Team AttireTeam Attire Only Klein High School attire will be Only Klein High School attire will be

accepted at practice, meet, and any accepted at practice, meet, and any team functions. No other high school team functions. No other high school or swim club attire will be allowed at or swim club attire will be allowed at any time. You will be asked to leave any time. You will be asked to leave and change clothes before returning to and change clothes before returning to practice, meet, or team function. practice, meet, or team function.

LetteringLettering Swimmers or Divers will only be Swimmers or Divers will only be

considered to receive a letter jacket considered to receive a letter jacket when they qualify for their regional when they qualify for their regional meet and are in good standing with the meet and are in good standing with the team. Swimmers and divers must place team. Swimmers and divers must place in the top 6 at District meet to qualify in the top 6 at District meet to qualify for regionals. for regionals.

GroomingGrooming Inappropriate and/or (underwear showing above the belt line) Inappropriate and/or (underwear showing above the belt line)

excessively baggy clothing and exposed cleavage will not be excessively baggy clothing and exposed cleavage will not be allowed at any time. allowed at any time.

Athletes are required to wear TEAM Suits/ TEAM attire during Athletes are required to wear TEAM Suits/ TEAM attire during competitions.competitions.

Hair must be neat, clean, and well groomed.Hair must be neat, clean, and well groomed. Athletes will “Shave” for their championship meet, which will Athletes will “Shave” for their championship meet, which will

be determined by their coach.be determined by their coach. AttitudesAttitudes Always display excellence in sportsmanship. Do not display Always display excellence in sportsmanship. Do not display

fits of temper or demonstrate lack of self-control. Be gracious fits of temper or demonstrate lack of self-control. Be gracious in defeat and modest in victory. Do not use profane or vulgar in defeat and modest in victory. Do not use profane or vulgar language. Be respectful in language and actions toward meet language. Be respectful in language and actions toward meet officials, opposing teams, teammates and coaches. officials, opposing teams, teammates and coaches. Demonstrate appropriate classroom conduct toward Demonstrate appropriate classroom conduct toward teachers, administrators, and all other students. teachers, administrators, and all other students.

Don’t be vocal about your negativity before or during Don’t be vocal about your negativity before or during practice, it only brings others down.practice, it only brings others down.

Athletes who fail to live up to team expectations (work ethic, Athletes who fail to live up to team expectations (work ethic, behavior, practice participation) will be removed from the behavior, practice participation) will be removed from the team.team.

HazingHazing ““Hazing” means any intentional, knowing, Hazing” means any intentional, knowing,

or reckless act, occurring on or off the or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational institution, by campus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others, one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining holding office in, or maintaining membership in an organization. membership in an organization.

Any and all hazing acts against any one, Any and all hazing acts against any one, swimmer or diver, on the Klein Swimming swimmer or diver, on the Klein Swimming and Diving Team will not be tolerated. and Diving Team will not be tolerated. Violations of hazing will result in Violations of hazing will result in immediate removal from the team, and immediate removal from the team, and disciplinary actions taken through the disciplinary actions taken through the school. school.

KLEIN BEARKATS SWIMMING AND DIVINGKLEIN BEARKATS SWIMMING AND DIVING Code of ConductCode of Conduct Summary and SignatureSummary and Signature It is an honor for us to be your coaches. We want It is an honor for us to be your coaches. We want

you to achieve all that you can in the classroom you to achieve all that you can in the classroom and in the pool. We will do everything that is in and in the pool. We will do everything that is in our power to help you along the way. However, our power to help you along the way. However, we intend to develop and preserve the reputation we intend to develop and preserve the reputation of the KHS swim and dive program, and will not of the KHS swim and dive program, and will not tolerate any individual that interferes with the tolerate any individual that interferes with the success of the program and what it presents. If success of the program and what it presents. If you have any concerns with the policies and you have any concerns with the policies and methods, please let us know and we will address methods, please let us know and we will address them immediately. We are a team and a family, them immediately. We are a team and a family, so let’s all work together to reach our goals and so let’s all work together to reach our goals and persevere through adversity. persevere through adversity.

Sincerely,Sincerely, Jim Svoboda – Head Swim CoachJim Svoboda – Head Swim Coach Curtis Lewis – Asst Swim CoachCurtis Lewis – Asst Swim Coach Julie Shehata – Head Dive CoachJulie Shehata – Head Dive Coach Klein High School BearkatsKlein High School Bearkats

I have read and understand to terms I have read and understand to terms and conditions in the Klein High School and conditions in the Klein High School Swimming and Diving Code of Conduct. Swimming and Diving Code of Conduct. I will abide by the rules and policies in I will abide by the rules and policies in this document and in the KISD student this document and in the KISD student manual and athletic manual. manual and athletic manual.

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