CODE AND GUDELINES FOR STUDENT ATHLETES

Monroe Christian School provides physical education classes as well as an athletic program for students in grades 6th through 8th (possibly 5th). Monroe Christian offers soccer, basketball and track as after school programs.

Participation in the MCS athletic program is a privilege, not a right. The Athletic programs provided by the school are for the purpose of allowing the student athlete to develop physical and social skills given to him or her by God.

BEHAVIOR CODE FOR STUDENT ATHLETES:

Monroe Christian School believes that all children are created in the image of God. Because of this fundamental belief, we are also committed to teach our children to respect and care for one another. We are committed to instilling the basic principles that will guide the student in appropriate Christian behavior.

We are concerned about student attitudes as well as behavior. We believe that as a child's relationship with God becomes more intimate, their desire to walk in love towards others will also develop. To help our children in their Christian walk, we expect our students to work together in a responsible and Christian manner in all of the school involvements. The following standards are expected to be followed by our students:

    1. The student shall be honest, dependable and cooperative (Proverbs 12:17)
    2. The student shall show good stewardship of his and others personal property and rights (I Corinthians 4: 1-2)
    3. The student shall treat classmates and Staff with respect (Philippines 2:3-4)
    4. The student shall respect the authority of God, his parents, teachers and all other staff persons in positions of authority (Romans 13: 1-2)
    5. The student shall conduct him/herself in school and out-of-school, both with and without supervision, in such a way that brings honor to God, the school, family and him/herself (Proverbs 17:17).


STUDENT ATHLETE GUIDELINES:

  1. Student athletes are expected to be at every practice session on time. If an athlete cannot be at practice, he or she must inform the coach or athletic director at least one day in advance when absence from practice IS known ahead of time. Failure to do so may result in the coach taking appropriate action.
  2. Student athletes are responsible for care of school equipment. This includes: uniforms, balls, etc. Equipment and uniforms must be returned at end of season.
  3. Any display of offensive behavior or lack of self-control is not tolerated. No arguing with the referee, teammates, opponents or coaches. Any such display of anger may result in removal from the game or participation in the sports program.
  4. Proper sportsmanship is expected of all students and athletes.
  5. Student athletes are expected to maintain athletic eligibility according to the academic standards.
    • This includes keeping up with homework (teacher's discretion)
    • Maintaining C average or above.
  6. If a student athlete is absent from school, he or she may not participate in a practice or game that same day, unless given permission from the coach or athletic director