Welcome Parents and Athletes BREW TECH ATHLETICS All

Welcome Parents and Athletes BREW TECH ATHLETICS All Sports Meeting 2018

Principal April Wise-Lee 334 -284 -7100, april. lee@mps. k 12. al. us Athletic Director Chauncey Shines 334 -538 -6008, chauncey. shines@mps. k 12. al. us

Sports Head Coaches • • • • Baseball – Glen Pruitt Basketball - (Girls) Cynthia Thompson Basketball - (Boys) Chauncey Shines Cheer – Tiffany Mc. Crary Cross Country – Jessica Pharham (Girls) – Terrance Crawford (Boys) Golf – Byron Evans Soccer (Boys) - TBA Soccer (Girls) - TBA Softball – Brian Pittman Tennis – Eddie Dykes Track (Boys) – Derrick Evans Track (Girls) – Nicole Dallaway Volleyball- Elissa Morris Wrestling – Eddie Dykes

Important Information and web sites Brew Tech Athletics website: brewtechathletics. com. This website gives you access to school and athletics calendars. Athletic Calendar gives up-to-date game times, sites, opponents, cancellations, postponements, and much more. Alabama High School Association Website: ahsaa. com Phone: 334 -263 -2994

REQUIRED FORMS • All students who are interested in participating in athletics at Brew Tech will need the following items before try-outs for any sport. If your paperwork is completed on Dragon. Fly prior to try-outs you will not be able to participate. • • • - Updated Physical (Must be dated after May 10, 2018). - Copy of Birth Certificate (Players from last year will have this on file) - AHSSA Student Release Form - Concussion Form - Star Sportsmanship (Players from last year will have this on file) - Media Release Form - Copy of Insurance Card (Players from last year will have this on file) - Insurance Waiver (Must be notarized) - Brew Tech Protocol for Parents/Guardians

Eligibility and Weekly Grade Cards Eligibility • Students must maintain a minimum 2. 5 GPA in core classes. • Students must have all forms completed on Dragon. Fly and on file in the Athletic office. • Students must be in good standing with the school. 1. If earning a (D) or (F) at progress report, the athlete will carry a grade card until end of nine weeks grading period. 2. It will be taken to classes every Friday to determine eligibility for the next week and week end. It will be turned into the AD’s office after school on Friday. 3. If the student is absent, it is their responsibility to complete the card the first day he/she is back in school. 4. Failure to turn the card, will result in the student not being in good standing and ineligible.

BREW TECH ATHLETICS Substance Abuse Policy Includes All Forms of Tobacco, Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Consequences of violating this policy can range from counseling to dismissal from the team, according to the seriousness of the offense. These penalties are on a case by case basis and are levied by the Athletic Department. In-season Violation 1 st Violation – Counseling/Possible Suspension Subsequent Violations – Out for 365 Days Out-of-Season Violation 1 st Violation – Counseling/20 Hours of Community Service Subsequent Violations – Out for 365 Days

Attendance Policy All students who participate in school activities (activities supervised by a coach or director) must be in regular full day attendance the day the activity is scheduled. Regular full day attendance is defined as being in school from the beginning of his/her first hour of the day and remaining until the close of his/her last hour of the day. Exceptions - On in season appointments or absences during the school day, the athlete must check out/in with the main office and the Principal must OK the absence for the student to be eligible. This applies to practice as well as games and performances.

Brew Tech Athletics Athlete Code of Conduct • • • • • I, ____________________, hereby pledge to honor and support Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School by adhering to the Athletic Department’s Athlete Code of Conduct as stated below. I will be respectful by using appropriate language in appropriate tones when interacting with other athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators. I will not taunt, use obscene gestures, or engage in boastful celebrations that demean fellow athletes. I will treat everyone fairly regardless of gender, ethnic origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. I will treat all athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and spectators with dignity and respect. I will not provide, use, or condone the use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages or any forms of drugs I will adhere to the Brewbaker Technology Magnet High Schools’ Social Media Policy. I will arrive on time for all practices, meetings, and contests, with only emergencies and illnesses being acceptable reasons for tardiness or absence. I will seek to become the best athlete I can be by practicing appropriately and eating right. I will play by the rules of the sport, demonstrating and encouraging good sportsmanship both in victory and defeat. I will be honest. I will not lie, cheat, or steal. I will be respectful by not fighting or damaging the property of others. I will do my best to play safely so as not to injure myself or anyone else. I will respect my teammates by not bullying them or engaging in hazing activities. I will respect the dignity of others by not sexually harassing or molesting them. I will protect the integrity of the game by not gambling on the sport or having any involvement with those who do. I will encourage and assist my teammates in becoming better athletes and human beings. I have read and understand the above statements and agree to conduct myself in a manner consistent with each. Signature of athlete ____________________ Date _________ Signature of parent/guardian ________________ Date _________

Please Be Aware n The dangers and risks of playing or practicing a sport at BTMS may result not only in a serious injury, but in serious impairment of your future ability to earn a living, engage in business, participate in social and recreational activities, and generally to enjoy life.

BREWBAKER TECHNOLOGY MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STUDENT-ATHLETE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School student-athletes are representatives of the Montgomery Public Schools. The athletic department requires student-athletes to exercise good judgment in their use of social media websites, and to conduct these activities in a responsible and respectful manner. • It is impermissible for student-athletes to post information, photos, or other representations of sexual content, inappropriate behavior (e. g. , drug or alcohol use), or items that could be interpreted as demeaning or inflammatory. • Student-athletes are required to abide by all team policies, athletic department policies, and AHSAA rules when utilizing social media websites. • Student-athletes are not permitted to initiate communication with a prospective University or College as a result of the prospective student-athlete's recruitment by an individual University or College. • It is not permissible to comment on injuries, officiating, or team matters that could reasonably be expected to be confidential to team members. • Student-athletes are required to follow all respective social media website rules. Best Practices and Reminders • Think twice before posting. If you wouldn't want your coach, parents, or future employer to see your post, don't post it. • Be respectful and positive. • Remember, many different audiences view your posts including fans, alumni, kids, local authorities, parents, faculty, etc. • The internet is permanent. Even if you delete something, it's still out there somewhere. Be in the right state of mind when you make a post. Do not post when you're judgment is impaired. Coaches and administrators monitor social media websites. Potential employers use these social media websites to screen candidates. Use the privacy/security settings made available on these sites. Violation of the Student-Athlete Social Media Policy may result in disciplinary action-- including temporary or permanent suspension from the team--as determined by athletic director and head coach. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE BTMHS SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY. Student Signature ________________________ Parent Signature ________________________

Please Be Aware • Anti Hazing Policy – prohibits groups or teams from activities designed to humiliate, offend or expose a person to danger as a condition for membership or participation in an activity. • Social Media – Be advised that social media information Printed material will be treated in the same manner as a direct statement to the individual. Suggestion- keep it positive.

Season Sports Passes will be sold by each individual team and get you into all Home Regular Season Games – Will Not Work for AHSAA Tournament Games – Sold by each individual sport • Basketball Soccer • Volleyball Softball • Baseball

Thanks for Coming – Enjoy the Year