WHAT WEST HIGH CAN DO FOR YOU
I. CLUBS
AND ACTIVITIES
Art Club Future Educators Pep
Club
Band Future Homemakers PPI
Chess Future Medical Students SADD/TREND
Choir Foreign Language Scholar
Quiz
Computer Key Club Science & Health
Creative
Writing Math Club Speech Club
DECA Mock Trial Stream Team
Drama NHS Student Council
Flag
Corps NYCL Yearbook
FBLA Newspaper Youth In Gov’t
Orchestra Weight Lifting
II. CHEERLEADERS AND DANCE
FALL CHEERLEADERS WINTER
CHEERLEADERS
Varsity Varsity
Jr. Varsity
Jr. Varsity
Freshman Freshman
DANCE
Varsity
Jr. Varsity
Freshman
III. ATHLETICS
FALL SPORTS SPRING SPORTS
Cross Country Baseball
Football
Golf-Boys
Golf-Girls
Soccer-Girls
Soccer-Boys Tennis-Boys
Softball
Track-Boys
Swimming-Boys Track-Girls
Tennis-Girls Volleyball-Boys
Volleyball-Girls
WINTER SPORTS
Basketball-Boys
Basketball-Girls
Swimming-Girls
Wrestling
2006-2007 IMPORTANT DATES
All fall sports practices
begin..............................................................Aug. 7, 2006
Homecoming
Dance..........................................................................Oct.
6 & 7, 2006
Winter sports practice
begins…………………………………………...Oct. 30, 2006
Booster Club Craft
Fair..………………………………………………....Nov. 18, 2006
Christmas Break
begins.....................................................................Dec.
25, 2006
Classes
Resume................................................................................Jan.
8, 2007
Coronation
Dance……..………………………………………………….Jan. 20, 2007
Spring sports practice
begins…………………………………………....Feb. 26, 2007
Spring Break
begins.....................................................................…...April
6, 2007
Classes
Resume.................................................................................April
16, 2007
Prom………………………………………………………………………..May
12, 2007
Graduation
………………………………………………………………...May 26, 2007
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ACTIVITIES
In order for a student to participate in activities, he/she
must fulfill completely, all the requirements and regulations set forth by the
Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) and the Fort Zumwalt
School District.
MSHSAA REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have a signed parent permission form,
have insurance carrier listed, and have passed a physical exam to tryout or
practice for participation in interscholastic activities.
2. Shall not have
reached 19th birthday prior to July 1 preceding the school year opening.
3. Are ineligible
for varsity competition for one calendar year, if you transfer to Fort Zumwalt
from either a public or parochial high school without a corresponding change of
residence of parent or guardian.
4. Must be enrolled
in courses offering 2.5 units of credit or more.
5. Must have earned
2.5 units of credit the preceding semester.
6. Ninth grade
students are eligible the first semester as long as they are promoted.
7. Are ineligible
after the class in which they entered 9th grade has graduated.
8. Must be a
creditable school citizen. Behavior
unbecoming a participant could result in the Principal revoking the privilege
of a student to participate in an activity temporarily or permanently.
9. Must be amateurs:
a) Cannot
play under an assumed name.
b) Cannot
sign a contract to play for a professional team.
10. Cannot receive money or any valuable awards for
playing. (Award cannot exceed $20.00)
FORT ZUMWALT DISTRICT ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
The student eligibility standards shall comply with the
current MSHSAA Handbook, which no one standard is more important than
others. The MSHSAA suggests before you
drop any classes, for whatever reasons, or enroll for classes in the upcoming
semester, your Coach, Athletic Director or Principal should be consulted to
verify that you will meet the eligibility standards.
ADDITIONAL STANDARDS OF ELIGIBILITY
1. Smoking or the
use of tobacco (to include chewing tobacco), or the sale/use/possession/under
the influence of alcohol/drugs during the season will result in removal from
that particular athletic squad or team.
2. A student having
a suspension (in school or out-of-school) for disciplinary action while a
member of a particular athletic sport will be reviewed by the Principal and the
Activities Director to determine whether or not the student has violated the
intent of the MSHSAA, citizenship standards and a decision will be made whether
or not the student should be removed from that particular athletic squad or
sport.
3. If a student
misses class without being excused by the Principal, he/she shall not be
considered eligible for that date.
AWARDS POLICY
Awards to be given for achievement in
activities program.
1. Freshman Award: A 3" set
of numerals will be awarded to those students recommended by the head coach.
2. Sophomore and Jr. Varsity
Award: A 3" letter will be awarded to those students recommended by the
head coach.
3. Varsity Award: A 6"
letter will be awarded to those who meet the requirements of the individual
sports.
A pin will signify the
sport lettered in.
4. Chevrons will be awarded to
designate additional years that an athlete has lettered.
5. Senior Awards: A plaque will
be awarded to all Seniors who meet the lettering requirements.
6. Student Managers: A 6",
3" letter or 3" numerals will be awarded to the manager of his/her
particular sport.
7. Academic letters will be
awarded to Honor Roll students in accordance with the Awards policy.
*Athletes
may receive only one Varsity/JV letter and one set of numerals regardless of
the number of sports in which they earn a letter.
PHILOSOPHY
OF ACTIVITIES
Ft. Zumwalt students are provided
with numerous opportunities to participate in a wide range of student
activities. These activities are
considered to be an important aspect of a student’s educational
experience. It is not the
winning-losing aspect of participation that is totally emphasized but
participation, where each student has the opportunity to achieve a sense of
individual, group and school responsibility.
This type of participation provides the student with desirable learning
opportunities.
Ft. Zumwalt student activities should
be considered an integral part of the total education program which provides
opportunities to help each boy/girl develop mentally, physically, socially and
emotionally.
Participation in activities, both as
a player and as a spectator, is a privilege and honor that carries with it
certain responsibilities to the students themselves, their school, their team
and the community. You must be aware
that at all times you are under the watchful eye of many people who are
evaluating you and making judgments about what you do. Hopefully you can always walk away with the
feeling that you gave your best and more than anything, you conducted yourself
with class and dignity, displaying what true sportsmanship really is.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SPORTSMANSHIP
THE PLAYER
1) Treats opponents
with respect.
2) Plays hard, but
plays within the rules.
3) Exercises
self-control at all times, setting the example for others to follow.
4) Respects
officials and accepts their decisions without gesture or argument.
5) Wins without
boasting, loses without excuses, and never quits.
6) Always remembers
that it is a privilege to represent the school and community.
THE COACH
1) Treats own players, and opponents with respect.
2) Inspires in the athletes a love for the game and the
desire to compete
fairly.
3) Is the type of person he/she wants the athlete to be.
4) Disciplines those on the team who display unsportsmanlike
behavior.
5) Respects the judgment and interpretation of the rules by
the officials.
6) Knows he/she is a teacher, and understands the athletic
arena is a
classroom.
THE SPECTATOR
1) Attempts to understand and be informed of the playing
rules.
2) Appreciates a good play no matter who makes it.
3) Cooperates with and responds enthusiastically to
cheerleaders.
4) Shows compassion for an injured player; applauds positive
performances;
does not heckle.
5) Respects the judgment and strategy of the coach and does
not criticize
players or
coaches for loss of the game.
6) Respects property of others and authority of those who
administer the
competition.
7) Censures those whose behavior is unbecoming.
COMMON QUESTIONS
1.WHAT ABOUT INSURANCE?
MSHSAA requires athletes to have insurance coverage while participating in sports. The Fort Zumwalt School District provides students with minimum coverage that meets MSHSAA standards.
2.WHAT TO DO ABOUT PHYSICAL EXAMS?
A physical exam form is required by the MSHSAA before a student can participate for any activity. The form used for this exam is available from the Activities Office or Main Office. All physicals for athletics must be dated as of February 1, of the previous school year. You may get physicals from your family doctor, Urgent Care, or any chiropractic doctor.
3. WHAT ABOUT TRANSPORTATION?
Athletic teams or cheerleaders will not be transported in private vehicles unless authorized. Permission may be granted by the Principal, Coach or Sponsor for a student to ride home with their parents only.
CONDITIONING STANDARDS
Each squad must have 14 days of practice and each individual must have participated in 14 school practices on 14 different days prior to the first interscholastic contest in all sports except golf, fall softball and tennis. For the sports of golf, fall softball and tennis, each squad must have a minimum of 10 days practice and each individual must have participated in 10 school practices on 10 different days prior to the first interscholastic contest. This requirement shall be waived if a student has been a member of another school sports squad immediately preceding the sport season and has had 14 days conditioning.
A GUIDE FOR COLLEGE BOUND
STUDENT ATHLETES AND PARENTS
NCAA Eligibility Regulations
To practice and play as a freshman at an NCAA Division I or II College, the student athlete must satisfy the requirements of NCAA Bylaw 14.3, commonly known as Proposition 48. Bylaw 14.3 requires the student-athlete to:
1. Graduate from High School
2. Attain a grade-point average of 2.00 (based on a maximum of 4.00) in a successfully completed core curriculum of at least 11 academic courses.
3. The NCAA will use a sum of the four parts of the ACT Test for the standardized test score rather than the average as in the past. Students will be required to achieve an 18 or above and corresponding grade point average (sliding scale) in the core courses to play sports their freshman year in college.
4. Complete NCAA Clearinghouse Forms through counselor’s office.
A core course is defined as “a
recognized academic course designed to prepare a student for college level
work.”
SPORTING EVENTS TICKET INFORMATION
1. All Varsity Games
- Adults - $4.00 (Children
under six free with parents)
-Students - $2.00
2. All Lower Level
Games - Adults - $2.00
-Students - $1.00
Exception: when lower level game is
played before a varsity contest adults and students are charged varsity game
prices.
3. Ticket Plans: (Excludes all tournament games)
A) District
Family Pass -$50.00 (covers all three schools)
B) 10 Punch
Family Pass -$15.00
(covers all three schools)
C) Pep Club Student Pass—$10.00
Passes
will be on sale at all paying sporting events or purchased from the Activities
Office.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT:
Activities Director
Paul Boschert
379-0300 Ext. 1401
Neil Berry, Principal
Ext. 1101