STUDENT ORGANIZATION AND ATHLETIC HANDBOOK

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1 STUDENT ORGANIZATION AND ATHLETIC HANDBOOK Voice: Fax: / American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, Connecticut August 20,

2 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS TABLE OF CONTENTS Day Students... 4 Transportation... 4 Parent Responsibilities... 4 CLASS/ORGANIZATION DUES... 5 CLASS AND ORGANIZATION SCHEDULE Academic Bowl (National)... 6 Academic Bowl (Northeast Regional)... 6 After School Language Enrichment Program... 6 All Stars Unified Olympic... 6 Class of Class of Close up Connecticut Youth Forum/ Student Exchange Event... 7 Dance Club... 7 Disc Golf Club... 7 Drama Club... 7 Fly Fishing... 8 French Exchange... 8 Girl Scouts... 8 Golf Club... 8 Hugh O Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY)... 8 Junior CAD/LEO Club... 9 Latino Group... 9 Marie J. Philip ASL Poetry, Storytelling & Deaf Art Competition... 9 Martin Luther King Society... 9 Mathcounts Competition... 9 Over-Age Basketball... 9 Peace Jam...10 Robotics...10 School Community Photography/ Yearbook Club...10 Science Fair...10 Softball Club (Boys)...10 Softball Club (Girls)...10 Student Forum...11 Swim Club...11 We The People...11 Youth Basketball...11 Youth Soccer

3 ATHLETICS...12 Guidelines...12 Fall Athletics...13 Soccer (Boys)...13 Volleyball (Girls)...13 Winter Athletics...13 Basketball (Boys)...13 Basketball (Girls)...13 Cheerleading...13 Spring Athletics...14 Track (Boys and Girls)...14 SPECIAL EVENTS...14 DAY STUDENT DORM PERMISSION FORM...15 DAY STUDENT DORM PERMISSION FORM (in Spanish)

4 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS DAY STUDENTS Middle and High School students staying after school can (with permission) participate in an organized and structured program such as sports, class and organization meetings or student work group (SWG). When a day student stays after school for a class and organization meeting, the following needs to occur: A Day Student Staying after School Permission Form, found on the website must be filled out one day in advance and submit to Alyssa Pecorino, Coordinator of Student Support Services or Barbara French, Coordinator of Student Support Services. Transportation must be arranged by parents for transportation home. Parents must agree to have their child under the supervision of ASD staff. PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES Parents must assist the school in supporting a wide range of extra-circular activities. Parent support occurs in a variety of ways, some of which are listed below: Completing and submitting the physical exam report prior to start of sports practice Attending and supporting activities, when possible Explaining team or organization rules to your child Providing transportation or meeting your child at the designated time and being patient if the group is late Informing school of all special medical issues or concern All day students staying after school must follow the school rules. Students are expected to follow requests and directions from the Residential Counselors. Failure to do so may result in loss of privilege to remain after school. TRANSPORTATION Some towns offer late buses at 5:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Students from those towns may take the late bus home. For Middle and High School students participating in sports or SWG, pick-up time is 5:15 p.m. and for those participating in class organizations, 7:00 p.m. Any late pick-up for special events needs to be arranged through Administrative Assistant, Patricia Meade at or June Terry at [email protected] or text (860) All pick-ups are in the front of the Ward Gym building unless otherwise specified. 4

5 CLASS/ORGANIZATION DUES Each class has meetings and dues. Dues are collected from the students monthly. Funds are used to support various activities throughout the school year. If a student changes class (delays graduation) the dues will be transferred. Each class establishes their own fees within a reasonable amount. If a family is unable to pay these fees, please feel free to contact June Terry, Dean of Students. Private arrangements can be provided with work opportunities to earn funds to pay for these expenses. Dues are nonrefundable if a student leaves ASD. CLASSES/ORGANIZATIONS DUES Class of 2016 & 2017 Girl Scouts Letters to parents regarding senior expenses will be sent out in early spring. $30.00 per year 5

6 CLASS AND ORGANIZATION SCHEDULE ACADEMIC BOWL (National) Date/Location April 23-26, 2016 Location: Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. Membership Open to all 9 th 12 th graders at ASD. Purpose A region competition with a goal to compete at National level. ACADEMIC BOWL (Northeast Regional) Date/Location March 10-13, 2016 Location: New York School for the Deaf in White Plains Membership Open to all 9 th 12 th graders at ASD. Purpose A region competition with a goal to compete at Northeast Regional level. AFTER SCHOOL LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Date/Location 2 (6 weeks sessions) Fall/Spring Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Membership Elementary Students - up to 8 th grade. Purpose To enhance literacy skills. ALL STARS UNIFIED OLYMPIC Date/Location March/April after varsity basketball season, practice Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 pm Location: Ward Gym Membership Open to special need students grades Purpose To learn basic basketball, sportsmanship, teamwork and to compete in few Unified Basketball games CLASS OF 2016 Date/Location Monthly meeting on Monday, 6:00-7:00pm Location: GCEC Activity Room Membership Students who will graduate in June Purpose Learn the installation of officer process for Class Officers ; Learn parliamentary procedures Fundraisers & Activities Begin some fundraising to increase class funds Plan Holiday Ball for December 2015 CLASS OF 2017 Date/Location Monthly meeting on Monday, 6:00-7:00pm Location: Student Dining room Membership Students who will graduate in June Purpose Learn the installation of officer process for Class Officers ; Learn parliamentary procedures Fundraisers & Activities Begin some fundraising to increase class funds Plan Junior Prom for

7 CLOSE UP 2016 Date/Location Bi-annual 2016 Location: Washington, D.C. Membership Open to all 9 th 12 th graders at ASD. Purpose Close Up informs, inspires & empowers young people to exercise the rights & accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. CONNECTICUT YOUTH FORUM/ STUDENT EXCHANGE EVENT Date/Location Tuesday, 3:30 P.M. 5:30 P.M. Location: Various School Locations Membership Open to interested students in 9 th 12 th grade different schools host student board meetings. Purpose Students develop leadership skills and share viewpoints and experiences about different issues to break down barriers that form stereotyping. Fundraisers & Activities Participation in the Student Exchange Program. DANCE CLUB Date/Location Every Other Wednesday, 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Location: Student Lounge Perform during home basketball games; talent show. Membership Open to all 9 th 12 th graders at ASD. Purpose To encourage self-expression and creativity through movement. Dance is a natural vehicle that children use to help them understand themselves and the world in which they live. DISC GOLF CLUB Date/Location May June after Track Season Location: Soccer Field Membership Open to students ages Purpose To learn basic disc golf, sportsmanship, teamwork and to compete in New England Tournament. DRAMA CLUB Date/Location Every other Wednesday, 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Location: Student Lounge Membership Open to all students interested in drama, expressing and communicating feelings, emotions, ideas and information and be a part of Spring performance. Purpose Entertain, teach a lesson (a principle or moral), re-enact history, etc. Fundraisers & Activities To be determined FLY FISHING Date/Location March May Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Membership Any student can participate. Purpose To learn how to fly tying and to attend a fishing trip. Fundraisers & Activities CT Fly Fishing Association 7

8 FRENCH EXCHANGE Date/Location Spring Location: ASD/ Paris, France Membership Open to all 9 th 12 th graders at ASD. Purpose To learn the language, and the culture. Fundraisers & Activities School bookstore GIRL SCOUTS Date/Location Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Location: Butterworth Dorm Membership Open to girls ages Purpose To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens From the GSUSA handbook, What We Stand For Fundraisers & Activities Girl Scout Cookie Sale GOLF CLUB Date/Location May June after Track Season Location: Soccer Field Membership Open to students ages Purpose To learn basic golf and to compete 9 Holes in New Britain, CT. HUGH O BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP (HOBY) Date/Location May or June, To be determined Location: University of Bridgeport Membership Open to one or two selected students. Purpose Its mission is to provide lifelong leadership development opportunities that empower youth to achieve their highest potential. JUNIOR CAD/LEO CLUB Date/Location Membership Purpose Fundraisers & Activities Monthly Meeting on Monday, 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Open to all 9 th 12 th graders at ASD. Deaf youths from other schools are welcome. To develop leadership skills and provide community service to deaf citizens and organizations. Holiday party for local deaf groups at ASD: February or March Community Service LATINO GROUP Date/Location Monthly Meeting on Friday at Lunchtime Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Membership Open to all 9 th 12 th graders at ASD. Purpose Explore the Hispanic culture. 8

9 MARIE J. PHILIP ASL POETRY, STORYTELLING & DEAF ART COMPETITION Date/Location at ASD: January To be determined and Northeast University: March To be determined Membership Open to Students age 8 and over and Adults age 19 and over. Purpose To provide a forum for public recognition of the creativity and talent of Deaf students. MARTIN LUTHER KING SOCIETY Date/Location Membership Purpose Fundraisers & Activities Monthly Meeting on Monday, 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Open to all students interested in promotion of Black History. To increase awareness of Black History and Culture. To sponsor activities during Black History Month. MATHCOUNTS COMPETITON Date/Location April, To be determined Location: NTID in Rochester, New York Membership Open to all 7 th 8 th graders at ASD. Purpose To allow students real life opportunities to utilize the math computation al and problem solving skills they are taught in the classroom. OVER-AGE BASKETBALL Date/Location January March Location : Ward Gym; Brewster Gym Membership Open to overage students. Purpose To learn basketball skills, teamwork, sportsmanship to compete in games with Schools for the Deaf. PEACE JAM Date/Location March or April Location: University of Connecticut Membership Open to all 9 th 12 th graders at ASD. Purpose Based on the lives and works of leading Nobel Peace Prize winners who share their spirit, skills and wisdom with youth around the world, the program helps young people become committed to positive change in themselves and become a force for change in their communities and the world. The program consists of 3 basic components: a curriculum on peace/non-violence, learning about the life and work of a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and a service learning project which students must create and implement. ASD is the only program for deaf students that participates in the Northeast Region Peace Jam. ROBOTICS Date/Location Spring Location: To be determined Membership Selected students (up to 8). Purpose To learn how machines are made on a team, increase math skills and other learning opportunities that will help the student academically. 9

10 SCHOOL COMMUNITY PHOTOGRAPHY/ YEARBOOK CLUB Date/Location Monthly Meetings Location: Vocational Building Membership Open to all 9 th 12 th graders at ASD. Purpose Enhance photography skills and assist with yearbook. SCIENCE FAIR Date/Location May To be determined Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Educational Center Membership Pre K 5 th grade. Grades 6-8, To be determined Purpose To learn about science and allow students to actively take part in a creative process from beginning to the end including displaying the information. SOFTBALL CLUB (BOYS) Date/Location May June after Track Season Location: Soccer Field Membership Open to students ages Purpose To learn basic softball and compete in games with Schools for the Deaf and participate Deaf Tournament. SOFTBALL CLUB (GIRLS) Date/Location May June after Track Season Location: Soccer Field Membership Open to students ages Purpose To learn basic softball and compete in games with Schools for the Deaf and participate Deaf Tournament. STUDENT FORUM Date/Location Membership Purpose Fundraisers & Activities Monthly Meeting on Monday or Tuesday, 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Location: Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center Selected student representatives from classes, organizations and dormitories. To share general concerns/issues about the school. None SWIM CLUB Date/Location October to January Location: ASD Pool Membership Open to students ages Purpose To learn basic swimming and compete with Kingswood-Oxford School in West Hartford. WE THE PEOPLE Date/Location April Location: American School for the Deaf Membership Open to 9 th 12 th graders at ASD taking social studies courses. Purpose Hearing students and deaf students to participate the competition 10

11 YOUTH BASKETBALL Date/Location Early December to Early March Location: Ward Gym; Brewster Gym; Cogswell Membership Elementary students, Middle school students (age requirement 13 to play JV/Varsity) Purpose To learn basic basketball skills & to compete in games. YOUTH SOCCER Date/Location Mid-September to Late October Location: Soccer Field Membership Elementary students, Middle school students (age requirement 13 to play JV/Varsity) Purpose To learn basic soccer skills & to compete in games. 11

12 ATHLETICS Guidelines Practice daily (unless noted). Attendance is important. Student must maintain a 2.00 GPA and must be the age of 14 or High School to remain an active participant on the team. If a student is on academic probation, he/she can participate in practice sessions but will be refrained from participating in games. Students should bring their own towels. Mouth guards for sports are strongly suggested. Students should demonstrate a positive attitude at all times. ASD has no cut policy except noted. Students are expected to follow team rules and may be dismissed from a team for failure to follow school and/or team rules. All students must have a Physical Exam and Physicians Approval prior to participation. Parents are asked to arrange for the physical prior to the opening of school. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe 12

13 FALL ATHLETICS BOYS SOCCER Dates: September November Practice: Soccer Field Monday Thursday 3:30 5:00 p.m. Sport Level: Varsity, Junior Varsity Eliminations: No Equipment Needs: Bring sneakers and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms Metro Soccer Sept at The Learning Center for the Deaf (MA) Tournament: ESDAA Soccer Oct 2-3 at American School for the Deaf (Homecoming) Tournament GIRL S VOLLEYBALL Dates: September November Practice: Ward Gym Monday Thursday 3:30 5:00 p.m. Sport Level: Varsity, Junior Varsity Eliminations: No Equipment Needs: Bring sneakers and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Tournament Oct at Delaware School for the Deaf Division 1: Pink Dig Out Oct at Lexington School for the Deaf (NY) Tournament WINTER ATHLETICS BOY S BASKETBALL Dates: November February Practice: Ward Gym; Brewster Gym Monday Thursday 3:30 5:15 p.m. Sport Level: Varsity, Junior Varsity, Junior Basketball Eliminations: No Equipment Needs: Bring sneakers and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Tournament February at Lexington School for the Deaf (NY) Division 1: GIRL S BASKETBALL Dates: November February Practice: Ward Gym; Brewster Gym Monday Thursday 3:30 5:15 p.m. Sport Level: Varsity, Junior Varsity Eliminations: No Equipment Needs: Bring sneakers and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Tournament February 5-7 at Rochester School for the Deaf (NY) Division 1: CHEERLEADING Dates: November February Practice: Student Lounge Monday Thursday 3:30 5:00 p.m. Sport Level: Varsity, Junior Varsity Eliminations: Yes for ESDAA Tournament Equipment Needs: Bring sneakers and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Tournament February at Lexington School for the Deaf (NY) Division 1: 13

14 SPRING ATHLETICS Dates: Practice: BOY S AND GIRL S TRACK March May ASD Campus, University of St. Joseph, & Sterling Field in W. Hartford Varsity No Monday Thursday Sport Level: Eliminations: Equipment Needs: Bring track shoes and practice clothing, ASD provides uniforms ESDAA Tournament: May (TBD) Location: Maryland School for the Deaf 3:30 5:15 p.m. DATES SPECIAL EVENTS EVENTS September 24 Big E Middle and High School Students Only September Metro Soccer Tournament hosted by The Learning Center for the Deaf (MA) September 28 October 2 Homecoming Spirit Week October 1 Homecoming Dance October 2 3 Fall Homecoming Volleyball and Soccer October 2 3 ESDAA Soccer Tournament hosted by American School for the Deaf October 29 PACES Halloween Party October Volleyball Tournament hosted by Delaware School for the Deaf November 7 CAD Youth Leadership Workshop at Hilton Garden Inn in Milford, CT December 17 Holiday Ball, 7 th 12 th Grade Students January rd Annual Edward F. Peltier Basketball Invitational hosted by ASD February 5-7 ESDAA Girls Basketball Tournament hosted by Rochester School for the Deaf (NY) February ESDAA Boys Basketball Tournament hosting by Lexington School for the Deaf (NY) February 11 PACES Valentine Party April Deaf Heritage Week April14 Drama Club Performance, 1 pm & 6:30 pm May (TBD) ESDAA Track and Field Tournament hosted by Maryland School for the Deaf June 2 Junior Prom Open to all 9 th 12 th Grade Students 6 pm-11pm June (TBD) Yearbook Dedication 12:45 pm June 7 Sports Awards Ceremony 6:30 pm 9:00 pm Ward Gym June Senior Trip June 14 TBD Award & Graduation Day * All above scheduled events are subject to change. 14

15 American School for the Deaf DAY STUDENT DORM PERMISSION FORM Request to Stay Overnight in Dorm after a School Event Student Name: Date of Birth: Grade: Male Female The above named student has my permission to stay on the campus of the American School for the Deaf during the Afternoon Evening Date: For the following reason: Please list any medications the student takes regularly: I accept full responsibility for transportation. My son/daughter will leave the American School for the Deaf at: A.M. or P.M. and return home. I have notified my child s transportation company of this change. Parent Signature: Date: 15

16 American School for the Deaf DE CONSENTIMIENTO Nombre del estudiante: del Cumpleaños: Estados unidos: Hijo Hija Nombre del estudiante tiene mi permiso para quedarse en el campus de la American School for the Deaf. Por el siguiente motivo: Poner tomar medicación, por favor: Entiendo que soy enteramente responsible por su transportacion acepto esta responsabilidad. Mi hijo/hija se quedara en la escuela hast alas (hora) de la mañana or post meridiem. A esta hora regresara a case. He avisado a la compania de transporte que usa generalmente de este cambio. Firma del padre / madre o encargado/a: Fecha: 16