It is a privilege and an honor to be a member of the Highland Park Lacrosse Team. Being a member of the team is not only a position of honor, but also one of responsibility and accountability. A Highland Park Lacrosse Player is held to a higher standard of conduct than the general student at HPISD. Students and their parent/guardian must sign and adhere to the following pledge as a condition of participation in Highland Park Lacrosse.
1. Abstain from the use or possession of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcoholic beverages and tobacco. Never willfully attend or remain at an activity where the student knows alcohol or illegal drugs are being consumed.
2. Follow the spirit and letter of the rules and regulations of Highland Park Boys Lacrosse with no exceptions at Home, School, Practice and Games for any and all sporting events of any team member.
3. Refrain from the disrespectful act of texting and/or calling, including Facebook postings, Twitter updates or other social networking sites either under your name or an alias name under your use, bullying and harassing or any form of physical violence or any act of physical aggression or property damage of any person or a team member. When any of these acts are reported, or known by any administrator, coach or any representative of the Highland Park Boys Lacrosse program, it is subject to the same Consequences as determined by the Head Coach that follow the Code of Conduct (page 2) listed under “Violations”.
4. Attend with punctuality all classes, scheduled practices, and meetings.
5. Maintain a passing grade in all academic classes for each six weeks for any Highland Park Boys Lacrosse season as set forth in our Grade Policy and the No Pass/No Play standards as outlined in the Highland Park Kiltie. Applies to players in grades 7-12.
6. Treat teachers, coaches, peers, and competitors with respect. Refrain from the use of profanity, poor sportsmanship and hazing.
7. Be a positive role model for my teammates and classmates, in attitude, appearance, and behavior.
8. Treat Highland Park and competitors’ facilities and equipment with care and respect. Respect the property of your fellow athletes and understand that equipment and/or any article not belonging to you will be turned in to the coach or the league.
9. Communicate and demonstrate to teammates and coaches my expectations for the team in a respectful manner.
10. Follow, trust and commit to the decisions of the Head Coach.
Violations of the pledge and consequences for such violations will be determined by a discussion and recommendation by the Head Coach. A Player will have the opportunity to discuss with his coach the facts involved in the violation before a decision is made regarding the disciplinary action to be imposed.
If any player or coach gets an unsportsmanlike penalty during a game (such as coach chewing out an official, a player curses on the field or questions an official’s call, or a player talks trash during a game to an opposing player) then they will sit a minimum of 2 quarters after their non-releasable penalty is served.”
1. First Offense
a. Suspension from current or nearest competitive season or activity for a period of three (3) games.
b. A Student may self-report to his coach and receive a lesser suspension of two (2) games if agreed by the Head Coach.
2. Second Offense
a. Suspension from current or nearest competitive season or activity for a
period of six (6) games.
b. Self-report by student does not apply after first offense.
3. Third Offense
a. Suspension from the team for a period of one calendar year. After a one
year period, the Board of Directors, Administrator and the Coach will
determine reinstatement. Reinstatement will be based on such things as
academic record, attendance, behavior record, and any other information
deemed appropriate for review.
b. Any offense which occurs after reinstatement will be treated as a third offense.
