Monterey Trail High School Mustangs

1. Monterey Trail High SchoolMustangs New Athlete Parent Meeting NON-DISCRIMINATION and ACCESS POLICIES District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying based on a student’s actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the District Superintendent. The Elk Grove Unified School District welcomes those with disabilities to participate fully in the programs, services, and activities offered to students, parents, guardians and members of the public. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in any program, service or activity offered to you, please contact the Career Technical Education Department at 916-686-7709 at least 48 hours before the scheduled event so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. Government Code: Section 54953.2; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 202 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132.)

2. About the Meeting • Once in a lifetime meeting • Good for all children in the immediate family • Handbook online or hard copy (1 handbook per family) • Everyone signs handbook clearance as part of Athletic Clearance packet • Returning Athletes resign handbook annually Monterey Trail Mustangs

3. Freshman Sports • Fall Season – Football & Women’s Volleyball • Winter Season – Men’s Basketball & Women’s Basketball • Spring Season – Baseball & Women’s Soccer Monterey Trail Mustangs

4. MTHS Voluntary Athletic Contribution • Help enhance High School sports at MTHS. • 100% PARTICIPATION BY MTHS FAMILIES • Give what you can! Everything counts! • Equipment/supplies Monterey Trail Mustangs

5. Transportation Clearance • Form added to Athletic Clearance Packet • All athletes must sign – releases coaches liability to parent in an emergency • *If student-athlete drives – please fill out back page • CHECK schedules for On your own trips and bus drop only trips Monterey Trail Mustangs

6. Competitive, Character, Academics • Grade Point Averages (GPA) for Athletes • 2014-15 – 450 student-athletes – 3.35 GPA • 3.32 Fall, 3.31 Winter, 3.43 Spring • Perspective • Freshman & JV – developmental • Varsity level - Highlighted Monterey Trail Mustangs

7. Sports by SeasonFALL WINTER SPRING Monterey Trail Mustangs

8. Philosophy • Student Athletics (p. 1) • Commitment and Dedication • Different than Youth Sports • Different than Pro Sports Monterey Trail Mustangs

9. Sportsmanship • Athletes (p. 1-4) • Parents • ELECTRONIC HAZING / MISCHIEF • Any inappropriate comments and/or images representing MTHS Athletics will lead to suspension and/or termination from Athletic Program Monterey Trail Mustangs

10. School Attendance • Must attend day of game (p. 5) • Talk to Coach about emergencies Monterey Trail Mustangs

11. Eligibility • Governed by C.I.F. • Sac Joaquin Section • Residential • Athletes who transfer from another H.S. (10th-12th graders) must fill out paperwork for Athletic Eligibility • See A.D. if any questions Monterey Trail Mustangs

12. Academic Eligibility • 2014-15 Overall G.P.A. 3.35 • 450 students • Tryout Requirements • 2.0 GPA on the most recent Term Grade Report • No Academic Contracts • Summer School (p. 6-7) Monterey Trail Mustangs

13. Progress Report Eligibility • Midway of each Term • Must have 2.0 GPA & No F grades allowed • All school fines must be paid Monterey Trail Mustangs

14. Athletic Eligibility • Physical (p. 7) • Annually after May 1st – Must be from M.D. doctor – NO CHIROPRACTORS • Emergency Card / Proof of Medical Insurance • Agreement for Team Participation • Student Alternate Transportation Form • Concussion form Take care of it early Monterey Trail Mustangs

15. Road Trips • Bus provided to most events (p. 9) • Travel to and from games as a Team • “On your own” trips – Saturdays • “On your own” trips – School Days • 1 way bus – drop only Monterey Trail Mustangs

16. Discipline • School Rules apply • Be a leader • High Standards • Academics, Character, Competitive Monterey Trail Mustangs

17. Issues • Strong mind and body (p. 11) • Drugs and alcohol • Overcome temptations • Performance Enhancing drugs • Caffeine Monterey Trail Mustangs

18. Tryouts, Training, & Practices • 3-Sport Athletes (p. 11-12) • M.T.H.S. Philosophy • Playoffs • Strength and Conditioning • 100% Practice Attendance • Schedule appointments around practice • Holidays, Sundays • Closed to parents • Support at games Monterey Trail Mustangs

19. Office Hours • 15 minute rule (p. 12) • Athlete and Coach communication • Know role on team • Parent support “Let the players play, the coaches' coach, the parents cheer, and the referees officiate.” Monterey Trail Mustangs

20. Serious Issues • Go through Chain of Command (p. 13) • See Chart on page 12 • Coach • Varsity Head Coach • Athletic Director • Vice Principal • Principal Monterey Trail Mustangs

21. Get Involved • ASB Cards • Family and Individual Passes • Spirit Wear sales • Get Involved with Boosters • Booster Rep for each program at every level Monterey Trail Mustangs

22. Contact Information • Website • www.mthsmustangs.com • Athletic Office • 916-688-0070 • dcoronad@egusd.net Monterey Trail Mustangs

23. Team Meetings • Team Meetings • Cross Country – HG6 • M. Soccer – HN13 • F/JV/V Football – Main Gym • W. Volleyball – Athletic Classroom • Water Polo – Multipurpose Room • W. Golf – Multipurpose Room • W. Tennis - HP 2 Monterey Trail Mustangs