The Hewlett School
74 Suffolk Lane ~ East Islip, New York 11730

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
STUDENT HANDBOOK
It is The Hewlett School's policy that interscholastic athletics is a completely voluntary program. Participation is not required for graduation! However, because interscholastic sports are voluntary and because those participating represent the student body, it is mandatory that to qualify for competition certain high standards must be maintained in academics, school citizenship and sportsmanship.

Students must realize that participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege. The goal of the coaching staff is to help our student athletes become better people as well as better athletes.

The Hewlett School has developed this handbook to inform students and parents about the philosophy, rules and regulations of The Hewlett School's sports program. The intent of the handbook is to avoid any misunderstanding of the rules. It is the position of The Hewlett School that parents and student athletes read the handbook and sign the contract on the last page. The contract must be signed and returned to the Athletic Director before the athlete is allowed to participate in the first practice.

Hewlett Athletes...

Hewlett School athletes are people with pride in themselves as students, athletes, and members of the community. He or she, as members of the Athletic Program, not only represent themselves and their family but also teammates, coaches, and the entire Hewlett School community. As our program continues to grow and prosper, athletes will constantly be in the eye of fellow students and the general public. Athletes will be leaders and will conduct themselves in such a manner as to be praised not only as athletes, but also, more importantly, as human beings.

Hewlett School athletes have goals for themselves as students, players, and future adults. To attain these goals, they must base their lifestyles on hard work, 100 percent effort, sacrifice, determination, desire to excel, punctuality, and persistence. Just as these ideals will bring a positive attitude to the playing field or court, they will help the athlete to reap rewards in the classroom and earn greater respect as individuals.

Hewlett School athletes will always hold their heads up high; they will be able to look directly at their fellow man and the world. They are class people in a class program.

Congratulations and welcome to the TEAM!!!

Robert L. Mitchell
Athletic Director
The Hewlett School
1994
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
REGULATIONS

The following athletic regulations will govern eligibility for student participation:
1. Scholastic Standing
No pupil who has failed to pass 75% of school work during the current marking period shall represent the school in any interscholastic event. A minimum of 75 or a "C" average per marking period is required for participation in interscholastic athletics.
2. Possession of Controlled Substances or Drinking of Alcoholic Beverages
The use of, or the possession of, illegal drugs or the drinking of alcoholic beverages or possession of alcoholic beverages at The Hewlett School, or any function sponsored by The Hewlett School, is forbidden while being a member of The Hewlett School community, including its teams. Any athlete guilty of possession of drugs, alcohol, or illegal use of drugs or alcohol, at any time, will be dismissed from the team.
3. Profanity and Vulgarity
Any type of profanity or vulgarity is unacceptable for any student, including athletes, and will not be tolerated. Suspension from one (1) game of the current sport will be the penalty to any student athlete.
4. Physical Violence
Physical violence on the part of any student athlete towards teachers, coaches, officials, other teammates, opposing teams, spectators, or other school personnel will not be tolerated.
5. Smoking or Chewing Tobacco
In the best interest of health and conditioning, a student athlete will not smoke or chew tobacco. Smoking or chewing tobacco at any school-related function is prohibited. Any Lower or Upper School student athlete who violates any of the above student policies will be placed under suspension or dismissed from interscholastic competition.
6. Maintenance of Personal and School Property
No athlete will be allowed to participate in another sport until all equipment is returned from a previous sport. Any student athlete who steals Hewlett School equipment or equipment from another school will be dropped from the squad immediately.
7. Transportation
Each athlete will travel to, and from, athletic events with the team. With written permission of a parent or guardian and personal contact with the coach, an athlete may travel from an athletic contest with his or her parents or guardian.
8. Practice Schedules and Attendance
An athlete is expected to attend each and every practice, scrimmage or game unless properly excused by the coach. An athlete who is away during school vacations may miss practices, scrimmages, or contests. If this should occur, the athlete will inform the coach before such absence.
9. Conduct
Students attending a school function may not harass or make disparaging remarks to other students or adults. This type of behavior will result in the following disciplinary actions:
1st offense: A warning
2nd offense: Preclusion from attending all school-sponsored events for a specific time.
10. Student Athletic Attendance Policy
In the event a player is absent from school on the day of a game or practice, the student will not be able to participate in the game or practice of that day. A student athlete must be present by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the game if the student wishes to participate. The only exception to this rule will be a scheduled doctor or dental visit with a WRITTEN statement from said physician.
11. Athletic Tardiness Policy
A student athlete has the responsibility to arrive at school on time at all times, especially the morning following an athletic event.

POLICY FOR UNEXCUSED TARDINESS

Number of Days Tardy Action
1 Student Athlete gets a warning
2 A call to parents or guardian
3 One game suspension
4 Three game suspension
5 Suspension from team for season

This handbook emphasizes the sacrifices that each athlete must make and the dedication that each athlete must have in order for The Hewlett School's sports program to be successful. Success at Hewlett is not measured in terms of wins or losses but, more importantly, in the quality of the individual as a person and citizen. A total commitment to something as worthwhile as interscholastic athletics benefits the athlete and the team as well as The Hewlett School of East Islip.
MEDIA GUIDE

Team Logo Hornets
School Colors Forest Green and White
Uniform Colors Home: White with green trim
Away: Green
Sports Played Soccer
Basketball
Softball
Track and Field (Lower School)
President Cecilia Teng
Dean of Instruction
Assistant Dean
Athletic Director Robert L. Mitchell
Telephone 516-581-1035
Fax 516-582-9386
The Hewlett School
East Islip, New York 11730

Student Participation Agreement 

Student's Name _______________________________________________________
               Last                       First                   M.I.
                                       
Birth Date __________________ Place of Birth _________________________

This application to compete in interscholastic athletics for the above school is entirely voluntary on my part and is made with the understanding that I have not violated any of the eligibility rules and regulations of the State Association. I will adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the school and the New York State Association of Independent Schools. Furthermore, I understand that I will be held responsible for athletic equipment checked out to me. I recognize that it is a privilege to compete in athletics and will strive to earn respect for myself, school and community.

Date _____________________


Signature of Student _________________________________________________