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Workouts and Matches 

  1. Varsity Workouts begin at 2:40 P.M. and will last no later than 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Junior varsity and Freshman workouts will be determined by the coach.

  1. Workouts will consist of conditioning, drills, and match play.

  1. Other school functions, doctor appointments or other non-school functions must be Ok’d by the coach before such appointments are scheduled.

  1. Any loss of workout time will be made upon the next available day, unless the player is sick or recovering from an illness.

  1. Following the team tennis season, the daily workout will include weight training.

  1. If unsure of workout because of weather, substitute, etc, meet in the study hall for instruction.

  1. Players with jobs will have to alter their work schedule in order to accommodate all practices and matches.

Court etiquette and behavior 

  1. When on the tennis court, demonstrate sportsmanship at all times. You are representing not only yourself, but the entire team and Westwood.

  1. Loud and abusive profane language, racquet-throwing, or hitting balls indiscriminately is prohibited. Appropriate behavior on the tennis court is expected at all times.

  1. Any insubordination on your part to the coach or any other adult will not be tolerated.

 

General Rules

 

  1. Alcohol and drug consumption will not be tolerated at any time. Violators will be released from the team at the coach’s discretion.

  1. All players are required to wear appropriate tennis attire for practice and matches at all times.

  1. Failure to pass all classes at the end of each six weeks grading period may result in being placed in a physical education class unless the coach devises an alternative program for that player.

  1. All team members will be present at all varsity home matches until released by the coach.

  1. Tennis office is off limits to players unless specific permission is given.

  1. Disciplinary measures will be taken by the coach for skipping of any class during the school day. If the player is absent from school, they will present the coach with an excused slip from the main office.

  1. To letter, the athlete must play in at least 2/3 of all varsity matched or play in and win 24 matches during the varsity season. This can be an accumulation of doubles and singles wins.

  1. Playing order and team rank is to be determined by the coaches.

  1. Not everyone will agree with my rules and decisions, so if you have a problem, ask to set up a conference with me.

 

Practice Procedures

 

  1. Practice time begins at 3:20 P.M. to no later than 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Most matches will be on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.

  1. If a player is going to miss practices, (s)he needs to tell me four hours prior to workout. You may call my answering machine at school and leave a message. School number is 335-0670.

  1. If the player does not let me know of their missing practice, then they will have to run one mile for every offense.

  2. If  player misses the practice before a match or tournament they will not be able to attend that match or tournament and will have to attend school that day unless the player has made prior arrangements with the coaches. Illness and injury would be valid excuses if coaches are notified prior to practices.

 

Behavior Management

 

  1. Drug, alcohol, and tobacco policy is discussed on a separate page.

  1. Players are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times. This will include proper behavior for matches, practice and when traveling on the bus. On bus trips, I will choose 1 or 2 players at the end of each trip to clean the bus at the end of the trip. Anyone who deliberately litters on the bus will be disciplined.

  1. The coach has the option to discipline the player however (s)he desires. The severity of a punishment is determined by the type of behavior problem.

  1. The coach will discipline a player for breaking any of the team rules. The discipline procedure will include conditioning, match suspension, or expulsion from the team.

  1. The coach and Westwood are not responsible for any theft of school or personal belongings. The player is responsible for all issued equipment.

 

Travel Policy

 

  1. All players will ride on the bus to and from the athletic event. The coach and the school are responsible for the players from the time they set foot on the bus to the time we arrive back to Westwood.

  1. No player may ride with his/her parents to an athletic event in which a bus is used.

  1. If a player misses the bus, he/she will not be able to participate in the athletic event AND will have to attend school that school day,

 

Cutting Policy

 

  1. The varsity tennis team consists of at least 20 players and the junior varsity team will consist of at least 35 players.

  1. Any student not making the team will be sent to another class and will have an opportunity to try out again the next school year or semester.

  1. If a player becomes ineligible due to grades, he/she will meet with the coach to decide a plan of action. Usually a player will be placed in a physical education class for the next grading period.

  2. If a player leaves the team after the season has begun, the coaches have the option of not allowing that player on the team during their tenure at Westwood High School. But, if the player chooses not to play before the season starts, the coach may let them participate the next school year.

 

Policy regarding the use of
alcohol, drugs, and tobacco in the
Westwood High School Athletic Department

 

            This policy is intended to be a minimum punishment fir the students involved in the misuse of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.

 

            Any athlete caught using alcohol, drugs, or tobacco on any trip in which he/she represents the Westwood High School Athletic Department will be immediately suspended from that particular team and any other Westwood athletic team for the remainder of the year.

 

            Any student guilty of using alcohol, drugs, or tobacco during the school day or at any function other than an athletic event in which he is under school supervision (i.e. lunch, school dance,) will not be allowed to participate in any school-sponsored athletic event for a minimum of six weeks. Any student guilty of a second offense will be suspended for the remainder of the year from athletics.

 

            The punishment and/or dismissal of athletes involved in the misuse of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco at times other than at school supervision will be left to the coach of that particular sport.

 

            The above stipulations are strictly minimum. They are not intended in any way as to affect the individual coach’s right to make a decision as to the punishment and suspension of the people directly involved in his/her particular program. Other punishment might include certain physical punishment such as running extra laps, extra work in the morning or evening, loss of right to letter jacket or other awards, or anything else the individual coach might deem necessary to protect his/her program and other participants from those who insist on being involved with the use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.

 

Athletic Code of Conduct concerning use of Illegal or Controlled Substances

 

            Participation in athletics in the Round Rock ISD is a privilege, not a right, granted to students by the school district.

 

            The privilege of participation in athletics may be withdrawn at any time if a student is found to be in violation of the standards of conduct established by the district or by the coach of a particular sport.

 

            The consequences for the use of illegal or controlled substances by students involved in athletics will be in accordance with the guidelines listed below. This policy is intended to be a minimum standard of consequences for athletes involved in the use or possession of, or under the influence of, illegal or controlled substances (alcohol and drugs). Stricter consequences may be applied depending on the extent and circumstances of the involvement by an athlete.

 

  1. Any athlete involved in the use or possession of, or under the influence of, a controlled or illegal substance at any athletic event or trip in which he/she represents RRISD as a member of an athletic team will be suspended from the participation in athletics for a period of one (1) calendar year.

      A second offense will result in the permanent removal from all athletic teams 

  1. Any athlete involved in the or possession of, or under the influence of a controlled or illegal substance at a school function or on school premises will not be allowed to participate in any school sponsored athletic competition and practice for a minimum of six (6) weeks. Suspension will begin immediately for sports in season and will carry over to the next sport season until the six week suspension from competition or practice has been fulfilled. The six weeks suspension from competition and practice will begin at the start of the sport season for athletes involved in sports not currently in season. Disciplinary action will carry over from sport to sport and year to year until the athlete has missed the six weeks of competition and practice.

A second offense at a school function or on school premises will result in suspension from athletic some competition for one (1) calendar year. 

A third event will result in permanent removal from all athletic teams. 

  1. The discipline and/or dismissal of athletes involved in the use or possession of, or under the influence of, illegal or controlled substances at times other than when the athlete is on school premises or under school supervision will be at the discretion of the coach of the sport in which the athlete participates. The principal, campus athletic coordinator, and head coach of the sport must be involved in any decisions concerning the consequences of inappropriate behavior while not on school premises or at a school function.

In cases involving athletes from different sports for the same offense the principal, athletic coordinator, and head coaches of the sports in which the athletes participate will be involved in determining any disciplinary action.

 

USE OF TOBACCO 

            Any athlete involved in the possession or use of tobacco on school premises or at a school function will be suspended from athletic competition and practice for three (3) weeks.           

            A second offense will result in suspension for the remainder of the school year. 

            A third offense will result in the permanent dismissal of the athlete from high school athletics.

 

Westwood High School

Training  Room  Policies  and  Procedures

 

Communication with the athletic trainer is of the utmost importance. The athletic trainer is the liaison between athlete, parent, doctor, and coach. The coaches’ responsibility is coaching student athletes in a particular sport (s). The athletic trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of all athletic injuries and/or illness of our student athletes. This also includes all medical paperwork, and doctors’ notes.

Any student athlete that is injured or has other medical problems while participating in Westwood High School related athletic activities is strongly encouraged to see the athletic trainer.

The athletic training room opens every morning at 7:30 am. Any student athlete injured or that has any other medical problem that will not allow them to go through a full workout is strongly encouraged to come and see the athletic trainer. These athletes need to be here between 7:30 – 8:00 am so they can be evaluated. After the evaluation, modifications may be made to his/her workout, or a referral to a physician may be recommended. After the morning evaluation/treatment period is done a daily injury report is sent to all coaches, informing them of the status of their athlete. This is important for the coaches so they know what their athlete can and can not do. This is part of the overall program and if this is not followed it is viewed by coaches as a missed practice, and consequences such as  makeup work or loss of playing time may result.

Before taking a student athlete to the doctor you need to come by the training room for an initial evaluation, documentation, and injury reporting. This must be followed unless one of the following things has happened:

1.  A life threatening situation is present and an athlete must be transported by EMS. 

 

2.  The Athletic Trainer is present at the activity and is aware of the situation and has talked to the parents and has documented the injury.

 

3.  The Athletic Trainer is not present and a student trainer or coach is aware of the situation and has talked to the parents and has documented the injury.    

                     

4.  The student athlete is injured outside of a Westwood High School athletic activity (i.e. club sport, at home nights or weekends). Student athlete or parent needs to call the trainer. Doc Bauer at 464-4053 (office), 694-8391 (cell), or Doc Ohnheiser at:           464-4120 (office), 658-6413 (cell).

A student athlete will never-ever be denied the opportunity to see a doctor. We must follow these procedures, so that we will always have proper documentation and communication between trainer, athlete, parent, and coach. This will allow us to do what is in the best interest of our student athletes.

Whether a Westwood Athletic Trainer or a parent initiates a doctor’s visit for any injury or illness, written communication from the doctor is required prior to returning to activity. The communication must include diagnosis, level of activity, any restrictions, and what rehab is recommended.

We can do physical therapy as prescribed by your doctor for no charge.

A medical doctor’s release as well as the athletic trainers release is required before an athlete can return to sports participation.  

Athletes wanting to be taped must do rehab.  

Round Rock Independent School District

Extra Curricular Code of Conduct

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I. Extracurricular Activities

The term “extracurricular activities” means, without limitation, all interscholastic athletics,

cheerleading, drill team, academic clubs, special interest clubs, extra curricular fine arts

performances, student government, and any other activity or group that participates in contests,

competitions, or community service projects on behalf of or as a representative of the District.

The term includes any non-curricular event and membership or participation in groups, clubs,

and organizations recognized and approved by the Board of Trustees and the school district and

sponsored by the district or a campus. All extracurricular activity participants, including elected

and appointed officers of all campus organizations, will be subject to the provisions of this

Extracurricular Code of Conduct.

II. Jurisdiction

Student participation in extracurricular activities is encouraged. Round Rock ISD makes

extracurricular activities available as an extension of the regular school program, with this

important difference: participation in the regular curriculum is a right afforded to each student,

while participation in the extracurricular program is a privilege that carries additional

expectations for acceptable conduct. Students engaging in extracurricular activities represent

not only themselves, but also other students and the school district when performing, competing,

or participating in extracurricular activities and while wearing uniforms or other clothing that

identifies the student to the community or public in any setting as Round Rock ISD students. For

this reason, their behavior must be exemplary and reflect the finest attributes of the total Round

Rock ISD student body at all times and places. Important goals of the extracurricular program

are to give students direction in developing self-discipline, responsibility, pride, loyalty,

leadership, teamwork, respect for authority, and healthy living habits.

Because participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege and not a right, Round Rock ISD

is authorized to set higher standards for participants of extracurricular activities than it would

for those students who choose not to participate in these activities. Therefore, this

Extracurricular Code of Conduct extends beyond the Round Rock ISD Student Code of Conduct

not only in types of behavior prohibited, but also in corresponding consequences and jurisdiction

for imposing discipline. In case of a conflict between this Code and the activity or sport specific

campus handbook, the Code will prevail.

This Extracurricular Code of Conduct will be enforced with all students grades 7th-12th

participating in extracurricular activities:

• regardless of whether school is in session;

• regardless of whether the student is directly involved with the extracurricular activity

at the time the prohibited conduct occurs;

• regardless of whether the extracurricular activity is in-season; and

• regardless of where or when the conduct occurs.

It is possible that a student who violates the Round Rock ISD Student Code of Conduct will incur

consequences from both the appropriate school administrator and from his or her coach or

sponsor for the same particular violation. It is also possible that a student participating in

extracurricular activities could violate the Extracurricular Code of Conduct and be subject to

discipline by a coach or sponsor without having violated the Round Rock ISD Student Code of

Conduct.

Round Rock Independent School District

Extra Curricular Code of Conduct

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III. Prohibited Conduct

Round Rock ISD students who participate in extracurricular activities are prohibited at all

times from:

• any conduct resulting in arrest and/or citations from law enforcement officers;

IV. Procedures

The coach, director and/or sponsor will determine whether an Extracurricular Code of Conduct

violation has occurred. Upon determination of an Extracurricular Code of Conduct violation, the

following individuals will be notified:

1. student

2. student’s parent(s) or guardian(s);

3. appropriate school counselor to provide counseling, support, and guidance in

dealing with issues associated with alcohol, drugs, mood-altering chemicals, and

other prohibited activities.

V. Disciplinary Action

Coaches, directors, and sponsors will review all the facts and circumstances surrounding a

particular violation and impose appropriate disciplinary action. Coaches, directors, and sponsors

will strive for consistency and exercise sound professional discretion. School personnel may

remove a student who violates the Extracurricular Code of Conduct from his/her current sport or

school-sponsored activity. The person making the final determination regarding disciplinary

action will have any relevant records pertaining to the student.

Violation of any of the above-mentioned rules by a student participating in extracurricular

activities will be subject to the following disciplinary action:

• Suspension from all extracurricular activities until one of the following choices has been

completed:

1st Offense –

Community service (documented) HS:30 hours/MS:15 hours

OR

Completion of sport/activity specific skill improvement drills to be determined by

the coach, director or sponsor.

2nd Offense –

Removal from the program

Nothing in this Extracurricular Code of Conduct limits the authority of a coach, director, or

sponsor to impose reasonable sanctions, including extra workouts, for students who breach team

or organization conduct expectations but do not engage in prohibited conduct.

VI. Appeals

Questions or complaints from parents regarding disciplinary measures should be addressed to

the campus administration, in accordance with Policy FOC (Local). A copy of this policy may be

obtained from the principal’s office or the central administration office or through Policy On Line

at the following address: www.roundrockisd.org

Disciplinary consequences will not be deferred pending the outcome of an appeal.

Round Rock Independent School District

Extra Curricular Code of Conduct

Contract

A condition to participating in any Round Rock ISD extracurricular activity or holding any office

(elected or appointed) is to sign an acknowledgement that the student has read and understands

the Extracurricular Code of Conduct. The student’s parent or guardian must also sign an

acknowledgement. The acknowledgement states that the signing party understands the

consequences for engaging in prohibited conduct.

Date ____________________________

I have read the Round Rock ISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct and agree to adhere to

these rules as a condition for my voluntary participation in Round Rock ISD

extracurricular activities. I understand that failure to do so will result in disciplinary

measures related to my extracurricular participation.

Student Name ____________________________________________________

Student Signature _________________________________________________

I have read the Round Rock ISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct and understand

requirements for my child’s voluntary participation in Round Rock ISD extracurricular

activities. I understand the consequences that my child will face if he or she fails to

adhere to these rules and agree to such terms.

Parent Name ____________________________________________________

Parent Signature _________________________________________________

Players,

We are looking forward to another successful year at Westwood High School. There are, however, some matters that need to be recognized at this time.

First of all, many team rules and regulations will be listed in this handout that both of you and your parents will need to read and acknowledge with signatures. Because there are numerous rules, players should already know most of them. Secondly, as far as being a member of the Westwood tennis program, players realize that it is a privilege to be a part of the tennis team.  If one wishes to remain a team member they have to earn my trust, and that can be done by demonstrating responsibility, maturity, and appropriate behavior when representing Westwood.

Let’s have a great year. 

James Hood
Tennis Coach

Student Signature                                                                                                                     

Parent Signature