Once a student-athlete joins a team for a season, it is expected that they commit to being a member of the team for the entire season. If the student decides to leave their team, they will not be permitted to join another team that season of competition. Exceptions: a student new to the school who did not make the choice that best fit their needs or expectations; a student transferring from another school whose principals have signed the MPA waiver of transfer form. Student-athletes are allowed to participate in one team sport in each sports season. Being a member of any team entails a commitment to the coach and the other members of the team to attend all practices and competitions. Exceptions can be made for student-athletes participating in a team sport, who may also be allowed to participate in an individual sport (cross country, track and field, swimming). The student-athlete must declare a primary sport, which must always take precedence; having a roster spot on a varsity team sport automatically makes that sport the primary sport. There must be approval and agreement from the coaches of both sports, the athletic administrator, and parental permission for dual participation. Any student-athlete with dual sports participation may not hinder another student-athlete's opportunity to participate. If concerns arise, the athletic administrator may review the status of dual participation and rescind it at any time. Dual athletes must maintain good academic standing.
Injury Reporting
Students participating in co-curricular activities are expected to immediately report any injuries that occur during participation, or that may affect their participation, to their coach, advisor, or the school nurse. Coaches or advisors are expected to report injuries to the school nurse so the student can receive proper care and for documentation.
Transportation to and from Events
All members of a co-curricular activity are required to travel to and from events with the group in school-provided transportation. Permission to return home from an away event with someone other than the student's legal guardian might be granted, but only with a written request from parents to the athletic administrator 24 hours prior to the trip through handwritten note or through email, before 4:00 pm the day before the event, or on the last school day prior to the trip. The adult taking responsibility for the student must sign the student out with the coach or group advisor before leaving the event.
School Day Attendance
Students wishing to participate in co-curricular activities are required to attend all scheduled classes, and absences must be excused. Multiple absences from classes, even when excused, may result in a suspension of the student’s participation in co-curricular activities. Students must be in attendance for 80% of the academic portion of their school day to be eligible to participate in a co-curricular activity that day, or, on a Friday, to participate in a Saturday event. Exceptions can be made with extenuating circumstances, only for excused absences.
Care and Return of School Equipment
Foxcroft Academy students who are issued or loaned uniforms, costumes, equipment, or other school property for use during their co-curricular activities are expected to maintain these items. Uniforms and costumes are to be properly laundered after use; equipment should be properly maintained; and any damage or malfunction is to be reported to the coach or advisor immediately. Failure to maintain or return items may result in the student and family being billed for the full cost of replacing the item(s).
Citizenship
Foxcroft Academy students are expected to conduct themselves so that the rights and privileges of others are not violated. Students representing Foxcroft Academy are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will bring merit to themselves, their school, community, and families. Students who behave in ways that do not reflect the mission and values of Foxcroft Academy and their team or group are subject to disciplinary action, which may result in suspension or removal from their team or group. Students assigned detention must serve it as scheduled, even if it conflicts with practice or competition time.