Missing Practice - Attendance Policy
An absence will be considered excused if it meets both of the following conditions:
The coach is notified at least 48 hours in advance for practices (illness excluded).
The absence falls under one of the categories below and is verified through appropriate documentation.
Excused reasons and required verification:
Single Day Illness – Notification from parents/guardians in addition to notification from athlete.
Medical appointments – Doctor’s note required.
Funeral or wedding of an immediate family member – Parent/guardian note detailing event.
College auditions or official recruiting trips – Documentation from the institution or coach required.
SAT/ACT/PSAT or other official testing – Proof of paid registration required.
School-sponsored functions – Written verification from the supervising teacher or advisor.
If the absence is excused and verified for missing practice, the student-athlete will miss the first quarter/session/match of the next competition. Multi-day illness may result in different outcomes. Coaches discretion will be used situationally.
If the absence is unexcused, the athlete will be ineligible for the next scheduled competition. Multi-day absence may result in different outcomes. Coaches discretion will be used situationally.
Missing Games- Attendance Policy
An absence will be considered excused if it meets both of the following conditions:
The coach is notified at least 21 days in advance for games (illness excluded).
The absence falls under one of the categories below and is verified through appropriate documentation.
Excused reasons and required verification:
Illness – Notification from parents/guardians in addition to notification from athlete.
Medical appointments – Doctor’s note required.
Funeral or wedding of an immediate family member – Parent/guardian note detailing event.
College auditions or official recruiting trips – Documentation from the institution or coach required.
SAT/ACT/PSAT or other official testing – Proof of paid registration required.
School-sponsored functions – Written verification from the supervising teacher or advisor.
If the absence from a game is excused and verified for missing a game, the student-athlete will remain fully eligible for competition and no sit-out period will apply. Coaches discretion will be used situationally.
If the absence is unexcused, the athlete will be ineligible for the next two competitions and may be subject to removal from the team at the coach’s discretion. Unexcused absences also include athletes leaving early/arriving late to contests. Coaches discretion will be used situationally.
Game Day- Attendance Policy
In order to participate in an athletic contest:
Students must be in attendance for 100% of the school day on the day of the athletic contest.
Students must be in attendance for 100% of the school day prior to weekend/holiday contests.
Students in OCS or Off Campus Suspension will not be allowed to play in games on those days.
Game day excused absences: Funeral, medical appointment, religious activity, or serious family obligation absences must be cleared at least 24 hours in advance with the Athletics Office.
How to Clear Game Day Absences 24 Hours In Advance: Notify the Athletics Office in person or by email. Please note, this is an additional/different step than notifying the attendance office.
Additional - Attendance Information
When injured, you must attend practice, except in the following sports due to supervision/travel issues: golf, cross country.
Tardiness to practice will be handled by each head coach.
5 or more unexcused absences will result in the player being dismissed from the team.
8 or more absences (excused, unexcused, and any combination thereof) will result in the player being dismissed from the team (except in special circumstances as determined by the athletic department).
Any special circumstances in regards to attendance must be cleared by the Athletic Director.
Appropriate dress for an injured or ill player will be determined by each head coach.
Questions? Contact the Athletics Office!
Athletic Director:
Meredith Kane
916-632-6500 x 6586
Athletic Secretary:
Kim Rogowski
916-632-6500 x 6408
