AOSE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS:

Students who want to participate in an athletic program must establish priorities and make sound decisions Academic performance takes precedence over athletic participation Students who need extra help after school or make up academic work should bring a note from a faculty member to practice with them Any disciplinary actions, including detentions, take precedence over athletic practices. Suspensions take priority over both athletic practices and competitions. Student-athletes who violate these rules face suspension or dismissal from the team, loss of captaincy, and loss of level recognition awards

In summary, as a student-athlete you are expected to behave in ways that will bring honor to your school, coaches, family, community, or teammates through the following:

● Exemplary school citizenship

● Consistent attendance in class and school

● Consistent attendance at team practices and games

● Positively influencing team morale

● Obedience to your coach

● Meeting or exceeding standards for academic eligibility

● Respect for school property and property of others

● Display of exemplary sportsmanship conduct toward teammates, opponents, opposing fans, officials, and coaches

Any violation of the aforementioned rules may lead to dismissal from the team for the duration of the season or result in an indefinite suspension.

TEAM CAPTAINS:

The Role of an AOSE Team Captain:

The role of team captain requires a great deal of responsibility. A team captain is more than just a team member; they are an extension of the coach The team captain is expected to be a leader both on and off the field, a role model within the school, a source of school pride in the AOSE community, and a liaison between the team and the coaching staff In many sports, only the team captains are permitted to speak with an official. Being a successful team captain requires a lot of leadership And as a leader, there will be times when you must make difficult decisions in order to support and improve your team At AOSE, the role of team captain is not to be taken lightly. Captains will be selected from teams of all grade levels, not just Seniors.

A team captain who misses a practice or game without a valid reason, or who fails to notify the coach according to the established guidelines (see Attendance at Practice and Games above), risks losing her captaincy as well as suspension or dismissal from the team.

While holding the title of "Captain" of her team, an Academy of Saint Elizabeth student-athlete will be expected to demonstrate the following leadership qualities:

● Honest, strong focus on academics, dedicated, leads by example

● Inspiring, good communicator, strives to be her best

● Good listener, recognizes and values team needs

● Enthusiastic, is not afraid to speak her mind

● Hard working, selfless

● Respectful, appropriate behavior and conduct in and out of school

● Dependable, helps the team set goals

● Positive, will motivate others

This is the criterion by which team captains will be selected Before each season, all captains will sign a "Captains Contract" based on the criteria. If an AOSE student-athlete who is a team captain fails to meet the above-mentioned leadership expectations, she will lose the title of "Captain" immediately Captaincy is a privilege that can be revoked at the discretion of the Academy Administration, the Director of Athletics, or the coaching staff.

Captains should CARE:

● Compliment your teammates every day

● Act in your teammates' best interests

● Respect the differences in others

● Extend a helping hand

HAZING AND INITIATIONS POLICY:

Hazing or initiations of student-athletes by other team members are not acceptable, and such behavior will not be tolerated These actions may be illegal, and those involved may face police or legal action, as well as additional school consequences up to and including (1) dismissal from participation in any athletic program; (2) suspension from participation in any athletic program; and/or (3) suspension from school

Hazing occurs when an act is committed against a student or a student is coerced into committing an act that poses a significant risk of harm to the student or a third party in order for the student to be initiated or affiliated with any school group, club, athletics team, grade level, activity, or organization

The following are some examples of hazing, classified as subtle, harassing, or violent. It's impossible to list all of the possible hazing behaviors because many are context-specific

● Subtle Hazing

○ Deception

○ Deprivation of privileges granted to other members

○ Name calling

○ Requiring new members to perform duties not assigned to other members

○ Socially isolating new members

● Harassment Hazing

○ Asking new members to wear embarrassing/humiliating attire

○ Expecting new members to perform personal services to other members such as carrying bags and/or equipment

○ Threats or implied threats

○ Verbal abuse

● Violent Hazing

○ Abductions/kidnaps

○ Beating, paddling, and/or other assaults

○ Exposure to extreme temperatures without appropriate protection

○ Forced or coerced alcohol or drug consumption

○ Forced or coerced ingestion of vile substances/concoctions

○ Public nudity

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY:

As an active member of any AOSE athletic team, student-athletes must use extreme caution when using any and all social networking websites Individuals must not "post," "share," or "acknowledge" any comments, pictures, or links that could be interpreted as inappropriate in relation to you, the Academy, sport, coach, teammates, opponents, or officials Such posts, shares, or acknowledgments will result in disciplinary action Furthermore, if such comments, pictures, or links are found to be posted that cause disruptions/conflicts on school grounds or at other competitive venues, or they are perceived to be offensive in nature and in violation of the above hazing and initiations policy, your actions may be considered insubordinate, and the student-athlete will face additional administrative disciplinary consequences

CELL PHONE POLICY:

Students will not be permitted to use their cellphones during any athletic practice or competition. The student-athlete may use their phone before arriving at their designated athletic venue, but it must be stored away and placed in either a backpack or locker until the end of the athletic activity

INAPPROPRIATE ATHLETIC BEHAVIORS:

A student-athlete may be removed from an athletic team due to inappropriate behavior both in and out of school She will be disciplined for violating general Academy of Saint Elizabeth rules, which state that the student-athlete should not perform in the following:

● Smoking/vaping

● Alcohol consumption

● Use of narcotics, stimulants/steroids, and/or illegal drugs

● Theft

● Property destruction

● Inappropriate language directed at the situation, team, coaches, or officials

● Unacceptable behavior as determined by the coaches, athletic director, and principal

Furthermore, any student/athlete suspended outside of school may be subject to dismissal from the team