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High School

Player/Parent Handbook

Revised 9/14/17

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Table of Contents

2 Table of Contents and Philosophy Statement

3 Practice and Game Guidelines

6 Boulder Valley School District High School Athletics Guidelines

7 Respect Pledge

8 General Information

8 Communication Pathway

9 Eligibility Policy

9 Cut Policy

9 Lettering Policy, Parent/Coach Meetings

10 Student Athlete Duties, Game Day Dress Code

12 Profile of a Supportive Parent

13 Parent Ambassador Program

14 Parent/Player Acknowledgement (must be signed and turned in to your coach)

16 Student Transportation in Private Vehicle/Form

17 Student Transportation in Private Vehicle Permission Form

18 Concussion Information

18 End of Season Survey

19 BVSD Athletic Code of Conduct

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: The athletic program offers students the opportunity to participate in sports; it is instrumental in developing the character traits, which are the hallmark of Peak to Peak. The playing arenas in athletics are natural places to teach: responsibility, respect, cooperation, kindness, self-control, honesty, perseverance, integrity and excellence. Our philosophy is to allow students a chance to develop athletic skills while, at the same time, providing a competitive climate. We want our students to show outstanding character while participating in athletics. Coaches/Parents/Players need to be exemplary role models for others.

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Practice and Game Guidelines

Basic Beliefs

The Peak to Peak High School athletics program is built around three basic beliefs:

1 Athletics should be fun for all involved.

2 Players reach their maximum potential, and thus achieve ultimate enjoyment, when they give

maximum effort and concentration at all times they are on the court/field. The work ethic and discipline habits learned from sports can be applied to all phases of life.

3 Peak to Peak High School athletes must be enthusiastic! If a Peak to Peak athlete doesn't love the game, look forward to practicing and playing, and continually striving to be the best he/she can be, the entire program will suffer. Peak to Peak athletes must be disciplined. This means doing what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, doing it to the best of one’s ability, and doing it that way all the time.

These beliefs shape the way Peak to Peak athletes are expected to perform at games and at practice.

Practice Policies

Peak to Peak athletes are expected to give complete concentration and effort every time they step on the practice floor/field. It is our goal to out work every single opponent! Players must be dressed, taped and ready to go at the time practice is scheduled to start. If this is not possible, the player must inform the coach of the reason prior to the end of the school day. Attendance at all practices is required. This includes practices on Saturdays and over school holidays (if applicable). Missing practices can affect playing time.

Exceptions: Of course, those sick or injured need not participate in practice until they are healthy enough to do so. However, players are expected to watch practice when they can, even if they are not healthy enough to take part. Players may need to miss practices due to academic needs; such absences are permitted only after all other possibilities have been tried (before school and during free periods, for example). If a student attends office hours for academic reasons they must still attend half of

the days’ practice and bring a note from the teacher. The coaching staff fully understands players and their families will plan vacations during the course of the year. However, the coaching staff hopes that the player and their families realize the importance of practice to the success of the program, and will try to schedule trips around the practice schedule. If a player is going to miss a practice due to family plans, please discuss this with the coach prior to leaving.

Peak to Peak High School athletes are expected to display discipline and dignity at all times. For this reason, practice expectations include the following:

No profanity!

Positively acknowledge the efforts of your teammates.

Hustle from drill to drill, and from different positions within drills.

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Make eye contact with coaches. Give your undivided attention at all times when a coach is

speaking.

Do not complain about officiating.

Treat managers with respect.

When these expectations are not met, sanctions will be instituted. Depending on the severity of the situation, the following means will be used to deal with violations of the above:

A stern warning that expectations are not being met; A private discussion between the player and the coach to communicate that a problem exists and must be solved; Practice, game or season suspension (used only after all other means have been exhausted).

Practice Calendar

Practice calendars will be available from the coach for each sport or listed on the Peak to Peak website for that sport.

Important Info for Individual Sports

CHSAA pre-season practice requirements:

STUDENT FIVE - DAY PRACTICE REQUIREMENT -- Each student competing in an interscholastic sports program must have had a minimum practice period of five days in his/her sport(s) (exclusive of Sundays) before representing his/her school in an interscholastic contest or scrimmage.

EXCEPTION 1: A student must have five days of practice in all contact sports prior to participation in an interscholastic scrimmage or contest. If a student competes in a second sport during the same season, one of which is a non-contact sport (tennis, golf, swimming, gymnastics, baseball, softball, skiing, spirit, volleyball, cross country and track and field), then the student is exempt from the practice requirement in the non-contact sport.

SUNDAY CONTACT -- No high school interscholastic contests, practices for interscholastic contests,

camps, nor association between participants and coaches/directors of any activity from the student's

school shall take place on Sunday at any time during the school year. (This is to include both in-season

and out-of-season sports/activities other than those noted in the Music By-laws.) The Commissioner

may, when deemed advisable, allow postponed state-level events to be played on Sunday. Teams

playing on Monday in district, regional or in a state-culminating event will be exempt from this rule.

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Baseball - Season February-May. Practices located at P2P North/South fields usually between 3:45-

5:45pm. The team will practice during the week of spring break. Baseball will have a Varsity and JV

team. Parent Ambassadors are needed for concessions.

Basketball – Season November-February. Practices located in the Northeast Gym with varying

practice times. Practices may be held over winter break except from December 24th thru January 1st.

Post season can go through the second week of March. Basketball will have 3 levels of teams (Varsity,

JV and C level). Parent ambassadors are needed for concessions/admissions and the end of the season

banquet.

Cross Country – Season August-October. Practices are after school starting at 3:30pm. The season

culminates in October with three important meets including the League, Regional and State Meets.

Boys’ and Girls’ Golf- Season (boys) August-October/ (girls) February-May. Practices are held at

Indian Peaks Golf Course in Lafayette starting at 3:30 pm after classes. Students and parents are

responsible for their own transportation to practice and also to matches. Golfers provide their own golf

equipment. Parent ambassadors are needed when hosting the team tournament at Indian Peaks and with

carpooling to matches.

Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer- Season (boys) August-November/ (girls) February-May. Practices are

generally from 4:00-5:30 and occasionally on Saturdays on the turf. Soccer will have 2-3 levels of

teams (Varsity, JV and C level). Parent ambassadors are needed for concessions/admissions, end of the

season banquet, running the game clock and team dinners throughout the season.

Softball – Season August-October. Practices are located on the South field from 3:45-5:45. Parent

ambassadors are needed for concessions throughout the season.

Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis – Season (boys) August-October/ (girls) February-May. Practices will take

place after school at 3:30pm on the tennis courts.

Track – Season February-May. Practices are each day from 3:30-5:30 on the track. Peak to Peak hosts

several home track meets and always has need for parent volunteers to assist in the production of home

and possible away meets.

Volleyball- Season August-October. Practices are each day from 3:30-5:30 and occasionally on

Saturdays in the Northeast gym. Volleyball has 3 levels of teams (Varsity, JV and C level).

Sports currently not offered by Peak to Peak: Football – Contact and register with your local school of residence Girls Gymnastics – Register with Broomfield HS Boys Lacrosse – Register with Monarch HS Girls Lacrosse – Register with Centaurus HS Boys and Girls Swimming – Register with your local school of residence Wrestling – Register with your local school of residence

For help and contact information with any of the above sports, please contact the P2P Athletic Department.

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Boulder Valley School District High School Athletic Guidelines

*All athletes must complete the registration process at their home high school except when Peak to Peak does not offer a sport (in this case, the student must register with the school offering the sport) prior to participating in formal practices in all sports. Practice is defined as the period of time which formal practice is authorized by CHSAA Bylaws and during which an assigned coach is instructing one or more of his/her team members.

*Each student competing in an interscholastic sports program must have a minimum 5 practices as determined by CHSAA for the specific sport before playing in a scrimmage or game.( Football requires 9 practices prior to scrimmage/game).

*No high school interscholastic contests, practices, camps, nor association between participants and coaches of any activity from the student’s school shall take place on Sunday at any time during the school year. A coach may have contact with an athlete on Sunday for Post-season picnics/banquets; public gatherings; extended travel (with CHSAA approval); attendance by coach/parent at own child’s contests; and chance encounter.

*Participating school districts and schools shall have the right to impose stricter standards for eligibility than those set forth by CHSAA. A student who is participating in a non-public home-based educational program and resides within the attendance boundaries of a public or private school may participate in the activities program at a public or private school.

*During the period of participation, the student must be enrolled in courses which offer a minimum of 2.5 Carnegie units of credit (25 credits in most High Schools). Plan A - a student may not fail more than one class (.5 Carnegie credits).

*NCAA Clearinghouse information may be obtained in the school Counseling Department. Student-athletes should consult clearinghouse information between their freshman and sophomore year to make certain they are selecting courses, which meet Clearinghouse requirements.

*Summer school courses taken after the close of the second semester may be used to replace any

Carnegie units failed. Equivalent courses taken must be accepted by the school toward graduation. The

equivalent credits must be completed by the Thursday prior to Labor Day. Credits made up through

summer school must be in the same curricular area, be accepted to meet graduation requirements of

classes previously failed and be recorded on the student’s transcript. No student shall participate in

formal practice or represent his/her school in interscholastic athletics until there is a physical

examination statement on file with the athletic director. Physical exams are valid for 365 days from

issue. Players certified to participate as a member of any high school sport team may compete on any

other team, in any non-school activity or event in that sport during that sports season with the express

written permission of the principal, permission shall be granted if: (a) the student’s class attendance is

not compromised; and (b) the student is in good academic standing under the school’s activities policy applicable to all students. A building principal has the right to withdraw a student from representing the school in a practice, competition or performance for poor citizenship as determined by their sole discretion.

*Further CHSAA By-laws and policies may be obtained @ Colorado High School Activities Association Web site: www.chsaa.org. Registration Fee Refund: BVSD athletic fees are refundable prior to the first contest for the specific sport. It is the responsibility of the athlete, parent or guardian to

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initiate any refund requests. All refund requests should be made directly through the building athletic director.

MEDIA Coverage

High school athletic events are public events and may be covered by the media. Parents and students are hereby notified their photo, name and other identifying information may be published by the District and/or non-District media in print and/or electronic coverage of sporting events.

RESPECT PLEDGE

The following message is brought to you by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA).

All people in our community need to know that respect is a lifetime value taught through interscholastic activities; it is a principle of good citizenship. By taking this pledge, a person chooses to accept the responsibility for his or her actions, whether as a participant or spectator. Why do we need to demonstrate respect for each other?

1. To decrease the emphasis on winning or losing.

2. To promote ethics and integrity in all walks of life.

3. To learn the attitudes necessary for responsible behavior.

4. Respect is about the relationships – not the game.

This program embraces the following principles: Demonstration of competitive integrity and ethics, respect for opponents and officials, fair play, understanding of the rules, appreciation for all performances and gracious acceptance of results. Cheer for your team not against your opponents!

As a participant, your sporting behavior goals should include: Realizing that athletics are part of the educational experience, and the benefits of involvement go beyond the final score. Encourage students to perform their best just as we would urge them on with their class work. Participate in positive cheers that encourage athletes. Simply put, please cheer for your team and not against opponents or officials.

Learn the rules of the game. Every official can and will miss a call. Respecting the task our coaches face as teachers and supporting them as they strive to educate our youth. Respect our opponents as students, and acknowledge them for striving to do their best. Develop a sense of dignity under all circumstances. Parents have a major influence on their child's attitude about academics and athletics. The leadership role you take in sporting behavior will help influence your child, and our community. A good sport whether a student or a parent, is a true leader within the school and the community. We appreciate your support of our programs.

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PEAK TO PEAK ATHLETICS GENERAL

INFORMATION ON P2P PRACTICES 1. Our program philosophy is to provide students the opportunity to participate and improve their skills. Playing time on the varsity level is not guaranteed. The coaches make the decision on how much playing time each athlete gets. However, it is also important that each coach pay close attention to the amount of playing time athletes receive. At the sub varsity level, participation is central to the program and each athlete should get in to the contest (provided there are no disciplinary issues – absent from practices, ineligible, etc). Playing time at the sub-varsity level will not be equal.

2. COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS

The communication pathway if a problem arises is as follows:

Please do not discuss problems with a coach immediately after a game as it is always better to allow time to reflect how to arrive at an amicable resolution with positive results.

In matters regarding player status, the Athletic Director, Coach, player and parent(s) may meet together for clarification of issues or statements made. This is usually a good step to take early in the communication pathway.

3. All participants are expected to adhere to the general rules set forth in the Peak-to-Peak Athletic Registration Packet. The corresponding forms must be signed and on file with the school before your son/daughter will be allowed to participate. Be familiar with the rules! Peak to Peak abides by the policies set forth by the Colorado High School Activities Association.

4. To be eligible to play, a student at P2P must be enrolled as a full time student in at least five classes and cannot be failing more than one class at any given time. Grades are cumulative starting at the beginning of the school year. Student grades are checked on a weekly basis on Tuesdays. A student who is failing more than one class will be deemed ineligible for the entire week (the week of ineligibility begins on Wednesday at 8:00 am and goes until Tuesday 10:00 pm) and may not travel with the team to away contests during the week. A student that is serving either In-School or Out of School Suspension will not be allowed to participate or practice in any extracurricular activity for the entire period of the suspension. Ineligible students are still expected to be at practices.

5. Try to schedule doctor’s appointments, etc. outside of practice time or on early release days.

6. All participants are to notify their team coach about missing practice. If a student is staying home sick, please call and leave a message for the coach.

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7. When buses are provided to games, all participants are expected to ride the bus to the game. Also, please inform or sign out your athlete following the game if they will not be taking the bus home. Please do not offer rides to athletes other than your son or daughter.

8. Cutting Policy – Peak-to-Peak reserves the right to keep team participants to a determined number of athletes for teams. P2P tries hard not to cut athletes.

9. Lettering – A student is eligible to letter if he/she has met the coach’s criteria for lettering. Lettering applies to varsity athletes only. Please review the lettering policy for your sport below.

10. Uniforms – All athletes will be issued their uniforms for the season. It is their responsibility to care for them. All uniforms must be returned within 1 week of the end of the season. Failure to turn in a uniform will result in the athlete paying for the replacement of the uniform.

11. Transportation – We will be using buses for our away games, excluding Saturday games. Occasionally, we will carpool to games. When this happens, all athletes must have permission to ride in car pool vehicles and parents must have supporting evidence of liability insurance on file in the P2P front office. Specifically, parents who transport other students must have a Student Transportation in Private Vehicle Form on file. Parents can get this form on the P2P website or from your coach.

Cut Policy

It is the Peak to Peak High School procedure not to cut players that might help the program. While the coaching staff would like to keep all athletes interested, players sometimes lack the basic skills or proper attitude to help build a strong program. It is very difficult for coaches and players alike, when a player is cut. Whenever possible, P2P coaches will not cut players.

At the beginning of each season, coaches will evaluate each player through skill tests as well as in game play. When determining what players will make the team, the coaching staff will look for the following:

Skill level Attitude Work Ethic

Aggressiveness Intelligence/Court Sense

Lettering & Credit Policy

All lettering is reserved for Varsity players only. In order for a player to receive a varsity letter the following criteria will be used:

Baseball – Every participant that makes the Varsity team will letter unless they do not meet the PE requirements due to absences or more than 3 weeks of ineligibility. Basketball – Every participant that makes the Varsity team will letter unless they do not meet the PE requirements due to absences or more than 3 weeks of ineligibility. Cheerleading – Every participant that makes the Varsity team will letter unless they do not meet the PE requirements due to absences or more than 3 weeks of ineligibility.

Cross Country – Competes on varsity squad in at least 4 meets during the full season (regular and post season).

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Golf – Participant is listed as a varsity golfer in at least 5 matches or advances to state competition and

is in attendance at least 90% of practices.

Soccer – Every participant that makes the Varsity team will letter unless they do not meet the PE requirements due to absences or more than 3 weeks of ineligibility.

Softball – Every participant that makes the Varsity team will letter unless they do not meet the PE requirements due to absences or more than 3 weeks of ineligibility.

Tennis – Participate in 5 varsity matches during the season.

Track – Earning a varsity letter in Track and Field: the athlete shall be ranked in the top 30 in their

event in 3A at the end of the season AND shall not miss more than 10 practices (excused and

unexcused) during the season.

Volleyball – Every participant that makes the Varsity team will letter unless they do not meet the PE requirements due to absences or more than 3 weeks of ineligibility.

Regarding Physical Education credit, all athletes who finish the season following the guidelines above will

be given 2.5 credits for each season (note: cheerleaders will earn 5.0 credits for their dual season but must

complete both seasons). Athletes who miss 10 or more practices in any sports season (for any reason)

will not receive Physical Education credit for that season. Being ineligible with two or more failing

grades for 3 weeks in a season will cause a participant to forfeit the 2.5 physical education credits and

possible dismissal from the sport team for that season.

Parent / Coach Meetings

P2P believes in providing the best forum for meeting with parents and resolving issues in the most

amicable way. All requested meetings with a coach should be by appointment only. Meetings should

take place after practice at the school. We feel that two coaches should always be present; this will

include the coach most closely involved with the situation and another member of the coaching staff.

No meetings will take place on the day of a game (before or after) so that issues can be resolved in an

amicable and positive manner. All meetings should be conducted face to face -- not over the telephone.

Meetings may be set up by telephone, but concerns should be discussed at an agreed upon meeting

time.

In matters regarding player status, the Athletic Director, coach, player and parent(s) may meet together

for clarification of issues or statements made. Involving the coach, the parent(s) and the player it is

usually a good step to take early in the communication pathway.

Duties of the Student Athlete

Training Rules

The use of or possession of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, in any form will not be tolerated. Besides being

illegal in most cases, the use of these substances is dangerous to the user and detrimental to athletic

performance. It is the player’s responsibility to know and abide by these rules. Please refer to the P2P

Athletic Code of Conduct for sanctions (loss of sport participation) due to use and abuse of illegal

substances. 1st strike- Loss of 20% of season. 2nd strike- Dismissal from team.

Injuries If a player becomes injured, the top priority of the coaching staff is to make sure that player is healthy before he/she is allowed to participate in games or practices. The following steps should be followed when dealing with injuries:

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1. Take all steps to prevent injuries. This includes taping ankles prior to practice (if necessary), and

stretching properly before games and practice.

2. If an injury does occur, the player should report it to the coaching staff immediately.

3. When injured, a player should follow the rehabilitation program described by the player’s physician. 4. The decision of when to return to play will be left to the player, player’s parent and their physician.

5. The health of the player will not be compromised for wins or losses.

Equipment and Facilities

Players are responsible for all equipment checked out to them. This includes uniforms, warm-ups, lockers and practice gear. All equipment will be closely checked at the end of the season. Players will be billed the costs of any repairs for equipment damaged beyond normal wear. The player will be billed the price of a new replacement for any equipment that is not turned in at the end of the year.

It is also the player’s responsibility to leave all facilities used clean. Locker rooms and gyms, both at home and on the road, should be left in the same or better condition than they were found. Tape, towels and any trash must be put in its proper place. P2P believes this helps to establish positive character traits we want all of our students to exude.

Game Policies On the day of a game, players are expected to wear nice clothes to school. NO JEANS/ TENNIS SHOES. Occasionally, it is appropriate for players to wear their game shirt or their warm ups during the school day. Players failing to dress appropriately on game days could face sanctions as determined by the coach. This could involve less playing time in games or individual or team consequences in practice. Players are also expected to be proactive in communication with teachers about all missed classes due to competitions.

Travel Transportation is provided for all weekday games and parent transportation (carpooling) is the norm for Saturday contests.

Every time a Peak to Peak team steps off the bus, it will be left clean. Be sure to throw all trash into trash bags, or keep it with you. Coaches will check to see that the bus is clean.

All players are to travel to and from games on the team bus, with one exception. Players may ride home with their parents. Players riding home with a parent other than their own must furnish written permission from their parent in order to do so. If a player is not going to ride the bus home, that player’s parent must let the head coach know prior to the trip home. Students need to respect the dismissal times for athletic contests (listed on schedules). Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action by school officials as well as potential benching.

Game Behavior Games provide an opportunity for players to demonstrate their talents as well as exemplary behavior. Peak to Peak players are expected to be enthusiastic during games. All players, on the court or on the bench, are to intently concentrate on the game being played. All players will acknowledge the efforts of their teammates. While Peak to Peak athletes are expected to be enthusiastic, this enthusiasm should never take

the form of taunting or ridiculing the opposing team. At no time should a player verbally react, in any

way, towards an opponent, the crowd or an official.

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If a team is not playing (for instance, the JV team during the Varsity Game), that team’s players are expected to sit together behind or across from the bench, and concentrate on the game being played or their homework. Game Nights Are Team Nights! Not only should they be fun, they should also be a learning experience for every player in the program. For this reason, all players in the program are asked to be actively involved in the game being played if possible. During some home or away games players may need to do homework. Coaches have been directed to allow students to use those times when a student is not playing to work on homework.

PROFILE OF A SUPPORTIVE PARENT

Support your child and attend as many contests as possible.

Avoid putting pressure on your student to start, score, or be the star of the team.

Support the coach in public around other parents and fans.

Avoid speaking negatively about the coach in front of your child. It may create a major barrier in the child’s hope for improvement in the sport.

Understand the ultimate purpose of athletics. It exists as an integral part of the total educational mission of the school, and participation in athletics is a privilege and not a right.

Serve as good role models for the students, athletes, and other fans.

Appreciate the educational opportunity that your child is receiving in our athletic program. This includes the enormous time and effort provided by the coach.

Attend the pre-season parents’ meeting and read the Player/Parent handbook located on the athletics website.

Serve as beacons of good sportsmanship.

Show respect to everyone involved in school athletics—the coach, athletes, fans, officials, and administrators.

Follow the chain of command of Peak-to-Peak High School when you have a concern. Talking to the coach is always the first line of communication.

Express concerns and questions in a courteous and civil manner and do it at the right time and in the proper setting.

Contribute as members of the Ambassador Program. Volunteer to assist with the many needs of the program.

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Peak to Peak Athletic Parent Ambassador Program

In fall 2008, Peak to Peak instituted a school wide Ambassador Program which is a parent volunteer service to assist with all of the needs of our different athletic programs. Assisting coaches and the P2P athletic program is necessary to the success of the program. The following is a list of common needs that each sport will have. We ask that each team have at least one or two Ambassador parent(s) who will be in charge of getting the other parents associated with that sport signed up for all of the needs of that sport. We ask that there be at least one Ambassador Parent for each team in that sport (C, JV, V).

Ambassador Parent – (1-2 parents) –Responsibilities include getting parents signed up for all responsibilities below as well as sport specific needs.

Concessions – Two parents per home contest.

Admissions – One parent per game. Help with Awards banquet – Need two adults (Set up and take down; banquet starts at 6:30 pm

– 9:00).

Running the Clock – Need one consistent person for all home games if possible. Senior recognition – Last home game of the season.

Team dinners – Need 3-4 helpers along with one coordinator for each of these.

Transportation Coordinator for Saturday games - Making sure we get all athletes to the game site or so they have a ride home especially if there is a one-way bus drop.

The coach of each sport will have sport specific needs they will need assistance with.

Feel free to ask “How can I help the coach of your child’s program? “

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Parent/Player Acknowledgement

The parent and player both acknowledge that they have read this Parent/Player Handbook and will abide

by these guidelines/practices. Please initial each of the below and then sign at the bottom.

This form must be turned in to your coach before the start of practices for your sport. (Please Initial)

Parent Player

________ ________ Practice and Game Guidelines

________ ________ P2P HS Athletics Guidelines

________ ________ Respect Pledge

________ ________ General Information

________ ________ Communication Pathway

________ ________ Eligibility Policy

________ ________ Cut Policy

________ ________ Lettering Policy, Parent/Coach Meetings

________ ________ Student Athlete Duties, Game Day Dress Code

________ ________ Profile of a Supportive Parent

________ ________ Parent Ambassador Program

_________ ________ Concussion Guidelines Can you assist with the Parent Ambassador Program? Y________N___________ Tel#___________________________ _________________________________

Parent signature Date

_____________________________________________________ ___________________

Player signature Date

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Parents use this form when you may be driving student participants (other than your own) to and from contests.

Boulder Valley School District File: EEAE

Adopted: date of manual adoption Revised: January 13, 1994 Parent Driving P2P Students The District’s insurance policies do not cover accidents involving private vehicles. Students transported for school-connected or school-sponsored purposes shall use District-owned vehicles whenever possible. Private vehicles may be used for student transportation when, in the opinion of the building principal, the use of private vehicles for student transportation constitutes the most practical or only possible method of transportation. For purposes of this policy and its enacting regulations, the term "private vehicle" means any vehicle not owned by the School District. Owners and drivers of private vehicles used for student transportation must obtain the building principal's written approval prior to such transport. Approval forms shall be obtained from the building principal. Vehicles, drivers, and insurance coverage shall meet or exceed all requirements of the law. Specifically:

1. Vehicles shall be defined as private vehicles designed to carry nine passengers or less, and used to transport one or more student(s) for school purposes as authorized by the building principal.

2. Drivers shall be defined as persons who transport children for school purposes through intermittent arrangements, and who may or may not receive mileage reimbursement. Drivers shall sign appropriate forms and agreements as required by the District administration. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age; of good moral character, and not addicted to the use of alcohol, narcotics, or other habit forming drugs; and must possess a valid Colorado driver's license.

3. Insurance requirements of the State of Colorado shall be observed by drivers and owners of private vehicles used for student transportation. In addition, the Board requires liability insurance coverage in the amount of $100,000/$300,000. Evidence of such coverage must be received by the school principal prior to vehicle use.

4. In cases of emergency, students may be transported in private vehicles without complying with the above provisions, but only if there is real and imminent danger to persons or property.

5, Consent forms must be signed by the parent/guardian of any transported student prior to such transport pursuant to Policy IICA and IICA-R.

Current practice codified 1978

LEGAL REFS.: C.R.S. 10-4-706 C.R.S.42-7-103(14) AGREEMENT REFS.: Teachers' agreement, Section C Paraprofessionals' agreement, Section C End

of File: EEAE

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Boulder Valley Public Schools

Sponsor: Date of Trip: Name of Driver:

Boulder Valley School District RE-2J Parent Driving P2P Student Boulder Valley School District does NOT insure school related trips in private vehicles. The district does not carry insurance on private vehicles driven by parents or volunteers. It is Board Policy (EEAE/EEAG) and therefore required that the owner carry a minimum of the following: $100,000/$300,000 liability, $50,000 property damage and Uninsured Motorist $25,000/$50,000.

Board Policy EEAE/EEAG is on the back of this form. Please read it carefully before completing the remainder of the form. Thank you.

Model/Year of Car:

Insured by:

Liability Coverage ($):

Property Damage Coverage ($): _

Seat Belts: Yes _ for # Passengers No (unable to drive)

Maximum number of passengers: ALL PASSENGERS MUST WEAR SEATBELTS*

Valid Driver's License Number:

*** Please provide a copy of your driver's license. ***

*** Please provide a copy of your insurance declarations page. *** Current proof of insurance coverage must be submitted with this form. Driver is unable to drive without proof of coverage.

As a driver for field trips during the school year to , I understand that the district carries no insurance for private vehicles or students or drivers. I am personally responsible. I also certify that I am at least 21 years of age.

Driver Signature:

Phone Number:

Sponsor Signature: _

Principal Approval/Signature:

Date: *New law as of 8/1/10: Children under the age of eight shall be properly restrained in a child restraint system, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Revised 07/24/14

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Students should complete this form when not using the scheduled bus or car pool, and when they will be returning from a contest not with their parent.

Athletics/Activities Transportation Consent Form Peak to Peak Charter School | 800 Merlin Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026 303.453.4601

PEAK TO PEAK CHARTER SCHOOL

STUDENT DRIVING THEMSELVES TO CONTEST

I hereby permit ____________________________ to be transported to _______________________

(student name) (athletic activity/event)

in a private vehicle with ________________________________________ on __________________

(name of adult over age 21 driving vehicle) (date)

1. I understand that the athletic activity/event may take place away from school property; may involve

transportation by school bus, private vehicle, common carrier or other mode of transportation; and may

involve activities beyond the scope of traditional school functions conducted on school property.

2. I acknowledge that my student’s participation in these athletic activities potentially involves risks and obligations that are impossible to predict, but may include the risk of loss or damage to personal property and the risk of sickness, personal injury or death.

3. I understand that Boulder Valley School District does not purchase, or have, any medical, dental

or hospitalization insurance to cover injuries to or loss of life of pupils or to indemnify parents and

guardians for expenses in connection therewith, and that such insurance, if desired, must be

purchased by me. Peak to Peak’s student accident policies do offer limited medical, dental and

loss of life coverage, however, this is secondary to the students’ own coverage.

4. I understand that Peak to Peak Charter School and Boulder Valley School District do not carry insurance for

private vehicles or drivers. All Drivers must meet Insurance requirements of the State of Colorado. In addition, the

Board requires liability insurance coverage in the amount of $100,000/$300,000. Evidence of such coverage must

be received by the school Athletics and Activities Director prior to vehicle use.

Date Parent or Guardian PRINTED NAME

Parent or Guardian SIGNATURE PLEASE RETURN THIS PERMISSION FORM TO YOUR STUDENT’S COACH OR TO THE ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR PROMPTLY Coach: Phone Number: Peter Chandler, Athletics and Activities Director, 303-453-4794, peter.chandler@bvsd.org

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Equity Code

The Colorado High School Activities Association recognizes the right of transgender student athletes to

participate in interscholastic activities free from unlawful discrimination based on sexual orientation. In

order to insure appropriate gender assignment for purposes of athletic eligibility, a transgender student-

athlete’s school will perform a confidential evaluation to determine the gender assignment for the

prospective student.

The student and parent(s)/guardian must notify the school in writing that the student has a gender

identity different than the gender of the student’s birth certificate and list the sanctioned event in

which the student would like to participate.

CHSAA will review athletic eligibility decisions based on gender assignment of transgender student-

athlete in accordance with its approved policies and appeals procedure.

Concussion Information The Graduated Return-to-Play Guidelines are as follows:

1. Athlete is pulled from contest.

2. See a health care provider with given concussion form.

3. Once health care provider clears student to participate please notify Athletic Director with

signed release from doctor.

4. Gradual return to play/return to normal activity.

End of Season Survey At the end of each season, parents and players are asked to participate in a survey to assist the Athletic

Director in evaluating the coaching staff. You can visit the Peak to Peak website to complete the survey

anytime during the year. Please keep comments as positive as possible when completing this

anonymous survey. Thank you in advance for helping us in this important process.

www.peaktopeak.org > K-12 School > Athletics > End of season surveys

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Athletic Code of Conduct The athletic code of conduct must be signed by all students at the beginning of the student’s high school athletic career. The code of conduct is in effect for the ENTIRE high school career for all athletic activities. Because not every conceivable incident can be covered by any contract, based on specific circumstances, the school administration reserves the right to determine appropriate consequences. As per long standing BVSD and CHSAA policy, a school administrator may impose athletic consequences for poor citizenship inside and outside the school environment. Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use, Distribution or Possession of tobacco, drugs, alcohol, or paraphernalia such as but not limited to pipes, bongs or electronic devices such as vape pens. First Offense:

1. The student is suspended for 20 percent of total scheduled contests. Any fractions of games are rounded to the nearest whole number.

2. The period of suspension from school supersedes the 20 percent game suspension. For example, if a student is suspended from school for five days, the student may miss more games than required by the code of conduct.

3. Suspensions must be served at the highest level of competition for that athlete as determined by the athletic director. The athlete may not compete in any scrimmage or contest at any level until the suspensions have been served. For example, a player who plays JV and Varsity must serve his/her suspensions at the varsity level before regaining eligibility. In order for games sat out to count, the athlete must complete the season in which the suspension occurred in good standing.

4. Game suspensions not fulfilled during the season in which the incident occurred are carried over into the next athletic season the athlete competes in (in the same school year). Administrator will determine suspension carry-over from season to season.

5. Game suspensions not fulfilled during the school year in which the incident occurred are carried over into the following school year for the first offense. Consistent with BVSD School Board policy, incidents of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use are carried over for three calendar years. For example, a student violates the code of conduct in the spring season, following the completion of that season he/she will be suspended for any games during the fall season (if he/she competes). Another incident (within three calendar years) will be considered the second for purposes of determining consequences.

6. BVSD will honor any disciplinary consequences imposed by a previous school district before a transfer student becomes eligible to compete at any level in any athletic activity for any BVSD school.

Second Offense within three Calendar Years: 1. The student is suspended for 50 percent of total scheduled games. Any fractions of games are rounded to the nearest

whole number.

2. Suspensions must be served at the highest level of competition for that athlete as determined by the athletic director. The athlete may not compete in any scrimmage or contest at any level until the suspensions have been served. For example, a player who plays JV and Varsity must serve his/her suspensions at the varsity level before regaining eligibility.

3. Game suspensions not fulfilled during the season in which the incident occurred are carried over into the next athletic season the athlete competes in.

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4. Game suspensions not fulfilled during the school year in which the incident occurred are carried over into the following school year.

Third Offense within three Calendar Years:

1. Student is suspended from participation in all athletic activities for one calendar year.

2. The athlete may petition the Athletic Director for re-admittance to the athletic program after a period of four months, if the athlete participates (at the family's expense) in a pre-approved (by school administrator) rehabilitation or treatment program. The rehabilitation or treatment center must provide verification of attendance and a written recommendation for re-admittance before the petition can be considered.

Reminders:

1. A school suspension may produce more than 20 percent of missed games. 2. Incidents carry over from season to season.

3. Incidents carry over from year to year for three calendar years. 4. Students may not transfer between school/districts to avoid penalties.