Argyle Magnet Middle School Athletics
VIRTUAL ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION FOR WINTER SEASON OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 20, 2020
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STUDENT-PARENT/GUARDIAN ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) athletics program is founded in our vision, mission, purpose and R.A.I.S.E. core values:

Vision
We promote academic achievement, athletic excellence, positive sportsmanship, and upstanding citizenship by providing the greatest education-based interscholastic athletics program.

Mission
Every student will attain the mental, moral, physical, and social-emotional skills to excel in the classroom, community, and the realm of competition.

Purpose
To provide an innovative education-based interscholastic athletics program that maximizes diverse participation through a commitment to equity and access.

R.A.I.S.E. Core Values
Respect & Sportsmanship
Academic Excellence
Integrity & Character
Spirited & Safe Competition
Equity & Access
 
Student Eligibility Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible to participate.  

1. Students must satisfy school and school system Participation Standards.

2. Students should refer to A Student’s Guide to Rights and Responsibilities for additional guidelines and regulations related to eligibility.

Hazing

Hazing is prohibited at all times. Hazing involves any act that subjects teammates to mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. In some instances, hazing constitutes a criminal act. At a minimum, hazing may lead to immediate dismissal from a team.  All stakeholders across the MCPS athletics program are expected to exhibit behaviors that promote a positive culture.

Assumption of Risk

Participation in interscholastic athletic activities often includes intense competition and poses the potential for serious, catastrophic, or life-threatening injury. Participants and parents/guardians are urged to consider that there are inherent risks and hazards associated with athletic participation. Risks vary from sport-to-sport and can occur under direct supervision and with use of proper safety equipment.

Health and Safety

Parents/guardians and students are required to review health and safety related information provided on the MCPS Athletics website http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/athletics. The website includes information on MRSA, heat acclimatization, hydration, head injuries and concussions, steroids, sudden cardiac arrest, promoting a positive culture, and supervision. If a student or parent/guardian cannot access the MCPS Athletics website, the school will provide the required information.

Electronic Communications

Parents/guardians and students are expected to utilize appropriate, positive use of social media, e-mail messages, blogs, websites, and other electronic communications. Parents/guardians and students shall not make inflammatory or derogatory comments and/or post inappropriate descriptions or pictures regarding students, staff members, coaches, and/or other teams or schools.

Participation Expectations and Standards

Participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege. Accordingly, students must meet certain standards in order to earn the privilege of participation. At a minimum, the following standards are required of all student-athletes:
1. Demonstrate behavior that promotes and reflects the R.A.I.S.E. core values of MCPS athletics.
2. Exhibit public behavior that will reflect positively on the team, school, and community.
3. Exhibit responsible, respectful, and trustworthy behavior to teammates and coaches.
4. Exert efforts to maintain a high level of academic achievement.
5. Comply with all team, school, and school system rules, regulations, and policies.
6. Exhibit appropriate behavior at all team and school-related activities.
7. Attend all team functions unless ill or given prior permission to be absent by the coach.
8. Respect and comply with decisions made by the coach and athletic department.
9.    Comply with safety and health precautions distributed and emphasized by the school system.

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