Attendance Policy

Cross Country-

In order to be able to compete in the first contest, Section XI rules state that each athlete must have ten practices before the first meet.  Our district requires that students be present during school in order to participate in the day’s practice or track meet (Have to be in school for at LEAST 5 periods).  Any athlete that is absent the day before a meet may not be able to participate in the meet.  If an athlete is not able to practice due to an injury, she will not be able to participate in practice or compete in any meet until a doctor’s note is presented to the coach clearing that girl to run.  The season is only ten weeks long; therefore any more than six missed practices will result in disciplinary actions being taken with the ultimate penalty being released from the team.  Any athlete that qualifies for a post season meet is expected to compete in that meet. Failure to participate in team championship races could result in the athlete's position on the team being jeopardized.  Practices start at 2:45 P.M. on school days and usually at 8 A.M. on Saturdays.  Students should be aware that many teachers offer extra help before school and during free/lunch periods.  They are encouraged to attend these sessions before having to miss practice.

 Winter Track-

In order to be able to compete in the first contest, Section XI rules state that each athlete must have ten practices before the first meet.  Our district requires that students be present during school in order to participate in the day’s practice or track meet (Have to be in school for at LEAST 5 periods).  Any athlete that is absent the day before a meet may not be able to participate in the meet.  If an athlete is not able to practice due to an injury, she will not be able to participate in practice or compete in any meet until a doctor’s note is presented to the coach clearing that girl to run.  The season is at least 12 weeks long; therefore any more than seven missed practices will result in disciplinary actions being taken with the ultimate penalty being released from the team.  Unless your daughter qualifies for the State Championship meet, all athletes will be done before February break.  I understand that some families go away during the Christmas break, which is completely fine, just be aware that if a girl chooses to miss practice during this vacation, she has very little "wiggle room" for the remainder of the season.  Any athlete that qualifies for a post season meet is expected to compete in that meet.  Failure to participate in team championship races could result in the athlete's position on the team being jeopardized.  Practices start at 2:45 P.M. on school days and usually at 8 A.M. on Saturdays.  Students should be aware that many teachers offer extra help before school and during free/lunch periods.  They are encouraged to attend these sessions instead of having to miss practice.  Attendace will also be considered when it comes time to select runners that will attend certain invitationals in NYC or Yale CT.

Spring Track-

In order to be able to compete in the first contest, Section XI rules state that each athlete must have ten practices before the first meet.  Our district requires that students be present during school in order to participate in the day’s practice or track meet (Have to be in school for at LEAST 5 periods).  Any athlete that is absent the day before a meet may not be able to participate in the meet.  If an athlete is not able to practice due to an injury, she will not be able to participate in practice or compete in any meet until a doctor’s note is presented to the coach clearing that girl to run.  The season is at least 12 weeks long; therefore any more than seven missed practices will result in disciplinary actions being taken with the ultimate penalty being released from the team.  Be aware that any vacations taken during the Spring Recess or Memorial Day Weekend will take away any "wiggle room" your daughter has the rest of the season.  Any athlete that qualifies for a post season meet is expected to compete in that meet.  Failure to participate in team championship races could result in the athlete's position on the team being jeopardized.  Any athlete that qualifies for the State Qualifying Meet and the New York State Championships will have to compete into the second week of June.  Practices start at 2:45 P.M. on school days and usually at 8 A.M. on Saturdays.  Students should be aware that many teachers offer extra help before school and during free/lunch periods.  They are encouraged to attend these sessions before having to miss practice.