MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Moniteau County R-1 Schools to equip our students to be productive citizens who will have positive attitudes and be value oriented, career directed, competent in communications, capable of problem-solving, skillful and creative in critical thinking, and knowledgeable of business and technology for future challenges and the 21st century.

ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES PHILOSOPHY

Participation in athletics/activities in the Moniteau County R-1 School District is a PRIVILEGE that involves varying degrees of HONOR, RESPONSIBILITY, TEAMWORK, and SELF-DISCIPLINE.

Since the athletes are representing both the school and community, it is their duty to conduct themselves with integrity and in a manner that is positive for themselves, their family, their school, and their community. Athletics/activities are an excellent means of bringing together home, school and community, as well as contributing to your personal development, growth, and education. The interscholastic athletic program also provides you the opportunity to compete in athletic contests with other schools, aids you in developing new friendships, teaches you good sportsmanship, and how to function as a team or group to achieve common goal.
If you decide to participate, be prepared to dedicate yourself to the athletic/activity program. Remember, you will be a representative of your family, school and community so your actions should be above reproach, both at and away from the athletic site. Some sports require the selection of team members. This selection is not always based entirely on athletic ability. Attitude, conduct, cooperation, loyalty, and desire are also some characteristics that are considered in selecting team members.

 

As a participant representing California schools, you have the responsibility for exhibiting good sportsmanship and citizenship at all times. The moment you put any school uniform on or represent the school in competition, you become a representative of the student body, the school, and the community. As a result, upholding the following guidelines for conduct will always demonstrate good sportsmanship and responsibility on the part of the athlete:
1. Respect the integrity and judgment of the officials.
2. Respect your opponents and their facilities when you are a visiting player.
3. Display positive attitudes and actions in public at all times.
4. Demonstrate integrity by exemplary sportsmanship and citizenship both as a student and as an athlete.
5. HAVE FUN!

 

PARENT / FAN EXPECTATIONS
Parents and fans play a crucial role in the overall success of all extra-curricular programs, especially athletics. Students will mirror the behaviors and actions of their parents and relatives. Therefore, it is important to continually model good sportsmanship and responsibility to all athletes. By keeping the following guidelines in mind, you can help to make athletic/activity participation an enjoyable and positive educational experience:
1. Keep athletics in perspective. Although we all like to have successful, winning programs, the physical, mental, social, and emotional growth an athlete experiences from participating in athletics far exceeds the actual benefits of winning or losing.
2. Support your student-athlete both in and out of the classroom. Talk to them about their experiences as a student and as an athlete. Compliment them when they are deserving.
3. Support the overall program and help your student maintain a positive attitude throughout the school year. Display, by your actions and words, an understanding of the athletic philosophy and the overall role you play in the success of your athlete and the program.
4. Respect the officials, athletes, coaches, and other fans whether they are opponents or friends.
5. When you have questions regarding any of our programs, please follow the communication procedure outlined below.

 

COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES
Both parenting and coaching are extremely challenging responsibilities. Many times, parents have questions and concerns regarding their athlete that they wish to discuss with the coach or even the administration. Please bear in mind, our coaches make judgment decisions based on what is best for the entire team taking into consideration every member of the team. This is not an easy task and sometimes people become frustrated or upset regarding the performance of an athlete and team. Our coaches work extremely hard for very little compensation. They coach because they love working with student-athletes and realize the positive benefit of participation in athletic programs. By establishing and understanding each position, we are able to accept the actions and behaviors of others allowing better communication. The following are some guidelines to help facilitate productive and efficient communication between parents and school personnel:
1. All head coaches/sponsors are expected to schedule and attend a meeting with parents and players at which they will provide schedules for practices and games to all athletes.
2. Coaches will schedule parent meeting NO LATER THAN 5 days after the beginning of practice.
3. Coaches will provide any additional team rules or requirements for participation.
4. Coaches will notify both athlete and parent when any disciplinary action is taken.
5. Parents are expected to notify the coach well in advance of any scheduling conflicts.
6. Parents are encouraged to have their child approach their coach should questions or problems arise during the course of the season.
In general, the following model should be used to resolve any issues:
     a. ATHLETE with COACH
     b. PARENT with COACH
     c. PARENT with ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
     d. PARENT with PRINCIPAL
7. We do not discuss “playing time or positioning”, during the season. Playing time and positioning are important aspects of coaching and not of spectating or parenting. Any discussion on these topics will not benefit anyone and lead to hard feelings between the involved parties.
8. Parents are ENCOURAGED to make an appointment to speak with the coach or other school personnel. Coaches have teaching responsibilities during the day and an appointment will make any discussion more beneficial. DO NOT APPROACH THE COACH WITH AN ISSUE BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER A GAME! Issues are rarely resolved at these times. It is far better to have discussions in private and not during the heat of the moment. We recommend waiting at least 24 hours before making contact with a coach about an issue.
9. School Reach with be our texting provider and will be used for communication, schedule and practice updates and information sharing as needed.

MSHSAA STUDENT ACTIVITIES STANDARDS AND ELIGIBILITY
Moniteau County R-1 Schools are a proud member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) and shall be regulated by the code of this association. The following is a short list of the most important MSHSAA by-laws but is by no means an all-inclusive list of regulations for athletes and schools:
1. Age Standards
     a. Senior high students shall not have reached the age of 19 before July 1 preceding the opening of school.
2. Academic Eligibility
     a. In order to participate in MSHSAA sponsored activities, a student in grades 9-12 must currently be enrolled in courses that offer 3.0 units of credit and must have earned 3.0 units of credit during the preceding semester of attendance.
     b. Credit earned or completed after the close of the semester shall not count as having been earned that semester except in the case of delayed final examination because of illness verified by a physician. Summer courses MAY count toward maintaining senior high academic eligibility for the first semester provided the following requirements are met:
          1. The counting of summer school credits must first be approved by the local school administration.
          2. Credit earned for the summer school course is placed on the student’s school transcript and counts towards graduation.
          3. The course(s) must be classes identified by the local school board/governing body as required for graduation/promotion                                    requirements.
          4. NO electives may be counted toward this requirement of academic eligibility.
          5. Correspondence courses may not count as summer school credit.
          6. A MoVIP course may count toward fall eligibility if the course is taken meets the requirements of this section and is completed on or                before July 31st.
          7. No more than one credit earned in summer school shall count toward maintaining academic eligibility
3. Physicals and Insurance
     a. All athletes are required by MSHSAA to provide the school with a certified physical signed by an authorized physician. NO ATHLETE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PRACTICE OR COMPETE UNTIL A COMPLETE, SIGNED PHYSICAL IS ON FILE WITH THE SCHOOL.
     b. An athlete will not be permitted to practice or compete for a school until it has verification that he or she has basic insurance coverage.
     c. Prior to each year of athletic participation, an athlete shall furnish a statement, signed by the athlete’s parents or guardians, which grants permission for the student to participate in interscholastic athletics.
d. All costs incurred by physicals and insurance shall be the expense of the athlete or athlete’s family.
4. Amateur Status
     a. After entering a member school, an athlete will become ineligible for receiving any cash for participating in an athletic contest.
     b. An athlete may receive awards that are symbolic in nature, such as medals, ribbons, trophies, plaques, certificates, etc. for participating in a school athletic program.
     c. An athlete may accept awards, which are merchandise, and shall not exceed $100.00 in value. This is true for both school and non-school sponsored competitions. However, an athlete may not accept more than a total of $25 worth of merchandise.
     d. A student may receive an award of commemorative jewelry of a value greater than $100.00 in recognition of achievement in the school athletic program only if purchased and awarded by the school.
5. Non-school Competition
     a. An athlete may not practice for or participate with a non-school team or any organized non-school athletic competition and for your school team in the same sport during the same season.
     b. An athlete may participate on a school team and a non-school team in different sports during the same season; however, you may not practice in organized non-school athletic competition on the same day that you practice or participate for the school team.
6. Please remember, there are many additional regulations from MSHSAA regarding eligibility, college tryouts, recruitment, transfers, etc. Any specific questions should be directed to MSHSAA to ensure proper interpretations and advice.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT
Being an athlete or participating in an activity is a PRIVILEGE that involves teamwork and SELF DISCIPLINE. Parents and coaches, along with student athletes themselves, compose that team/activity. In order to have a successful team/program, certain regulations must be identified and understood by everyone. The Moniteau County R-1 School District Athletic Code exists in order to provide specific guidelines to be followed by students who represent their various schools in the field of athletics and/or other MSHSAA programs. All members of a team/program bear the responsibility for working together to help make athletics/activities a successful experience for everyone involved. Therefore, this code shall be in effect during the school year, to include the period starting with the first practice and any post season play. It will include those written rules and regulations established for students competing as representatives of the Moniteau County R-1 School District. All students choosing to participate in athletic programs shall be given a copy of this code, and by virtue of their continued voluntary participation, shall agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the code.
A student-athlete in the Moniteau County R-1 School District shall not use, consume, or possess alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, or tobacco of any form, steroids, illegal drugs, including marijuana, or paraphernalia related to the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of prescription or nonprescription drugs. The athlete shall further abide by all written training rules established for the sport by the coach(es) in which he/she is competing, and shall at all times behave in a manner that conveys respect for all individuals. Acts of harassment or hazing will not be tolerated. In addition, a student athlete shall at all times and in all situations, both as a participant and as a spectator, conduct him/herself with personal integrity and honesty. Any action or behavior that necessitates the imposition of team or school discipline or the committing of criminal acts outside of school will be viewed as a violation of the Athletic Code.
Before any disciplinary action is taken, a thorough investigation will be conducted and all concerned parties will be properly notified. However, conviction in a court of law is NOT necessary for the listed consequences to apply. Remember, athletic participation is a PRIVILEGE not a right.

1. ALCOHOL, DRUGS, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, STEROIDS
The use of alcohol, legend drugs (including anabolic steroids), controlled substances and controlled substance analogs is prohibited. Any athlete possessing (possession is to include the driver and all passengers in a vehicle), selling, and/or using alcoholic beverages, legend drugs, (including anabolic steroids) controlled substances or controlled substance analogs, and/or drug paraphernalia on or off school property shall be subject to the following disciplinary action. In order for imposition of penalties to take place regarding violations of code of conduct, information must be received from faculty/staff or law enforcement. In addition, if a student is involved in any incident involving an alcohol/controlled substance violation which results in a citation, the incident must be reported to the principal/AD within 5 school days of the citation. If this does not occur, a stiffer penalty will be incurred.
     a. First Violation: The student/athlete will be suspended for no less than 15 days of the season. The suspension will begin with the first contest following the infraction. During the suspension, the athlete will be allowed to practice. This penalty may carry over to subsequent sports seasons. If a penalty carries over to another sports season, the suspension time shall begin with the first contest of the next season and will NOT include practice days prior to the first competition.
     b. Second Violation: The student/athlete will be suspended for no less than 45 days of the season. The suspension will begin with the first contest following the infraction. During the suspension, the athlete will be allowed to practice. This penalty may carry over to subsequent sports seasons.
     c. Third Violation: The student/athlete will be suspended from all extra-curricular activities for 365 calendar days from the date of the infraction.

     TOBACCO PRODUCTS – Possession or use of tobacco products will result in penalties consistent with the student handbook.

 

2. CRIMINAL ACTS, VANDALISM, THEFT OR POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY
     a. First Violation: The student/athlete will be suspended for no less than 15 days of the season. The suspension will begin with the first contest following the infraction. During the suspension, the athlete will be allowed to practice. This penalty may carry over to subsequent sports seasons. If a penalty carries over to another sports season, the suspension time shall begin with the first contest of the next season and will NOT include practice days prior to the first competition.
     b. Subsequent Violation: The student/athlete will be suspended from all extra-curricular activities for 365 calendar days from the date of the infraction.

HAZING/HARASSMENT, ACTS OF DISRESPECT AND ACTIONS UNBECOMING AN ATHLETE 

For these offenses, the student handbook guidelines will be followed. Individual Coaches have the option of assessing additional penalties.

 

3. TECHNICAL FOULS, UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT, AND/OR OTHER LIKE INCIDENTS
     a. First Violation : Coaches discretion and conference with administrators to make decision about further consequences.
     b. Second Violation: For unsportsmanlike conduct, the athlete will be removed for the rest of the contest and suspended for the next contest. For other technical fouls or incidents, coaches discretion and conference with administrators. The athlete will be allowed to practice.
     c. Third Violation: Unsportsmanlike conduct. The athlete will be removed for the remainder of the contest. In addition, the athlete will be removed from the team/activity for the next 3 games. Coaches have the option of extending the number of game suspensions or removal from the team. This penalty may carry over to subsequent sports seasons. If a penalty carries over to another sports season, the athlete will be allowed to practice, but the suspension time shall begin with the first contest of the next season and will NOT include practice days prior to the first competition.
     d. If a student gets two technical fouls for unsportsmanlike conduct in one game, MSHSAA rules state he/she is no longer eligible for participation for the remainder of the season.

 

4. VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOL RULES
Any student/athlete involved in conduct that results in the imposition of disciplinary action by the school may be declared ineligible for the next interscholastic contest for which he/she is eligible.
     a. Detentions: Administration will NOT schedule detentions around any practice schedules. It will be the responsibility of the student/athlete to make sure both detention and practice requirements are met.
     b. ISS: If a student/ athlete is placed in ISS (in-school suspension), the student/athlete will NOT be allowed to participate in any inter-scholastic competition on the ISS day(s) but may practice.
     c. OSS: If a student/ athlete is placed on OSS (out-of-school suspension) for disciplinary reasons, the athlete will NOT be allowed to participate in competition or practice for the duration of the suspension.
     d. Subsequent suspensions may result in suspension from all extra-curricular activities in the Moniteau County R-1 School District for up to one calendar year (365 consecutive days).

 

5. COACHES' RULES
A student/athlete will abide by all specific written rules formulated by the coach who has the responsibility for an athlete who violated those rules.

 

6. ATTENDANCE
     a. All students are expected to attend all practices in order to participate in inter-scholastic contests/competition. The coach or sponsor may excuse students from practice for legitimate reasons or absences.
     b. A student who misses school (one class) on the day of a contest will not be allowed to participate in school activities that day without being excused in advance by the administration.
     c. If a student misses at least one class period the day following an event or game without being excused in advance by the administration, he/she will not participate in the next game or activity.
     d. Parents should contact an administrator to discuss any conflicts on the day of or the day following an activity. Any student who misses class time on Friday without being excused will not be allowed to participate in weekend activities.
     e. If school is cancelled, it will be up to the Superintendents discretion as to whether extracurricular activities will be held as scheduled.

 

7. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Violations that are reported to school personnel more than 365 days (one calendar year) after they occur will NOT be considered for disciplinary action.

8. APPEAL PROCESS
     a. In general, it will be the responsibility of the coach to contact and inform students/athletes, parents, and administration concerning any disciplinary actions.
     b. Anyone who wishes to request an appeal should notify the high school principal IN WRITING within seven (7) calendar days of the date the student and parents are notified of the
suspension. THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WILL BE FORFEITED IF NOT REQUESTED WITHIN THIS SEVEN-DAY TIME LIMIT.
     c. If an appeal is requested, the principal will conduct a hearing with the student, parents, coach(es), and other administrators. The purpose of this appeal hearing will be to inquire into the athlete’s violations and the resulting consequences. The student/athlete, and parents will be allowed to present evidence on their behalf. The principal shall make the final determination in regards to the violation and the application of this Activities Code of Conduct. Any consequences may be eliminated, shortened, or extended following the appeal hearing. No legal implications will be attached to this hearing.

 

9. END OF SEASON
     a. The sport season officially concludes with the Awards Banquet for that particular sport. All student/athletes MUST attend the Awards Banquet for their respective sport to receive recognition and awards for their accomplishments. THE COACH MUST GRANT ANY EXCEPTIONS.
     b. Student/athletes are responsible for turning in their equipment and uniforms after the completion of their season. Student/athletes are financially responsible for any equipment or uniforms not turned in or damaged.
     c. Any violations of the above Activities Code resulting in removal from a sports team will disqualify them for all awards, including letters.

 

TRAVELING RULES FOR EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Safe team/club travel depends on the cooperation of everyone involved. All team/club members must adhere to the following rules for travel.
1. Follow the directions of the driver, who is legally responsible for you, and your coach or sponsor. They are acting in your best interest.
2. When the bus is in motion, please stay seated. Jumping around, throwing balls or other objects, loud yelling, and similar distractions divert the driver’s attention from the road and create a safety hazard.
3. Never hang out of a window or put parts of your body or anything else out the window of a moving bus.
4. Your bus is private property. Please keep it clean and avoid damage to seats, etc. that may be caused by your equipment. Remember, the bus is designed for people, not sports equipment; take an extra moment when loading and unloading to handle your equipment carefully.
5. Please pick up after yourselves when disembarking. Orange peels, soda spills, and trash are safety hazards. Make sure to remove all your personal belongings after thoroughly checking the area.
Students who do not follow the above guidelines will miss one contest or activity on the first offense. A second offense may result in the student being dismissed from the team, club, etc.

GUIDELINES FOR THE CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL PLAQUES PRESENTED TO THE ACADEMIC/BOY AND GIRL ATHLETE
1. Must maintain a 3.0 accumulative G.P.A. all four (4) years of high school.
2. Must participate in two (2) sports per year for at least three years.
3. Head Coaches and Athletic Director will make decision regarding recipients..
4. If no one meets these requirements it will be dropped to one (1) sport per year for a total of three
(3) years.

 

GUIDELINES FOR THE RICHARD SCHEIDT OUTSTANDING SENIOR ATHLETE AWARD
1. Be a senior and letter in three (3) sports their senior year.
2. Head Coaches and Athletic Director will vote on award recipient.

 

LETTERING REQUIREMENTS

VARSITY FOOTBALL
To receive a varsity letter in football an athlete must play in (15) quarters, be at practice and follow the athletic rules. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are team members in good standing on a District Championship Team with no unexcused practices may receive a letter. Football players are to represent California on the field as well as off the field. A provisional letter may be given if the coach feels that a player is deserving and meets other requirements.

 

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY
To receive a varsity letter in cross country an athlete must participate in 4 of the varsity cross country meets, be at practice and follow the athletic rules. Cross Country athletes must represent California High School both on and off the athletic field, in a positive manner. Any athlete may receive a letter if they place in the district or state cross country meet. A letter of provisional letter may be given if the coach feels that an athlete is deserving and meets all other requirements.

 

VARSITY GOLF
To receive a varsity letter in golf an athlete must play in one-half (1/2) of the varsity matches during the season. The athletes must attend all practice sessions and follow the athletic rules and handbook of California High School. A provisional letter may be given if the coach feels that a player is deserving and meets other requirements.

 

VARSITY BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
To receive a varsity letter in baseball or softball an athlete must participate in one-fourth (1/4) of the total innings played in the season, be at practice and follow the athletic rules. The baseball or softball athletes must represent California on the field as well as off the field. A provisional letter may be given if the coach feels that a player is deserving and meets other requirements.

 

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
To receive a varsity letter in volleyball an athlete must participate in one-third (1/3) of the total games played, be at practice and follow the athletic rules. The volleyball athletes must represent California on the court and off the court. A provisional letter may be given if the coach feels that a player is deserving and meets other requirements.

 

VARSITY BASKETBALL
To receive a varsity letter in basketball an athlete must play in one-fourth (1/4) of the total quarters in the season. Basketball players are to represent California on and off the court and follow the athletic rules and attend practice. A provisional letter may be given if the coach feels that a player is deserving and meets all other requirements.

 

VARSITY CHEERLEADING
To receive a varsity letter in cheerleading an athlete must participate in 80% of the total games for that season, be at practice and follow the athletic rules. The cheerleaders must represent California in a good and orderly fashion. A provisional letter may be given if the coach feels that a player is deserving and meets all other requirements.

 

VARSITY TRACK
To receive a varsity letter in track an athlete must earn 21 points in track meets throughout the season.
Points earned per meet are as follows:
     2 Team Meet – 5,3,1 Relay 3 Team Meet – 5,3,2,1 Relay – 5,3
     4 Team Meet - 6,4,3,2,1 Relay 6,4,2 5 Team Meet – 8,6,4,2,1 Relay – 8,6,4,2
     6 Team Meet – 10,8,6,4,2,1 Relay – 10,8,6,4,2
Track athletes must represent California off the track as well as on the track. Any athlete may receive a letter if he/she places at the district or state track meet. A provisional letter may be given if the coach feels that a player is deserving and meets other requirements.

 

DEFINITIONS
Athlete – any student participating in an MSHSAA sponsored activity or sport.
Activity Director – the person responsible for all MSHSAA sponsored activities and the scheduling, supervision, and general administration required for these activities.
Coach – the person responsible for the operation and decisions for a particular MSHSAA activity.
MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association) - MSHSAA is the governing body for the state in regards to all sports and activities. The following is a list of MSHSAA sponsored activities offered at Moniteau County R-1 Schools:
Academic Team – Boys and Girls Band – Boys and Girls
Basketball – Boys and Girls Baseball – Boys
Cheerleading - Girls Choir – Boys and Girls
Dance Squad – Girls Football – Boys
Golf – Boys and Girls Softball – Girls
Track – Boys and Girls Volleyball – Girls
Speech and Debate – Boys and Girls Scholar Bowl – Boys and Girls