Athletics
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Harlan Community Academy High School believes that a dynamic program of student activities is vital to the educational development of the student. The Harlan CAHS athletic program should provide a variety of experiences to aid in the development of favorable habits and attitudes in students that will prepare them for adult life in a democratic society. Athletics should functions as an integral part of the total curriculum. It should offer opportunities to serve the school, to assist in the development to promote self-realization, all-around growth, and to encourage learning of the qualities of good sportsmanship and citizenship. Athletics plays an important part in the life of Harlan CAHS. Young people learn a great deal from their participation in interscholastic athletics. Lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, competition, and how to win and lose gracefully are an integral part of each team in our athletic program. Athletics promote the school’s vision to Educate, Empower, and Encourage all students to reach their full potential. It also plays an important part in helping the individual student develop a healthy self-concept as well as a healthy body. Athletic competition adds to our school spirit and helps all students – spectators as well as participants – develop pride in their school. We believe the opportunity for participation in a wide variety of student-selected activities is a vital part of the student’s educational experiences. Such participation is a privilege that carries with it the responsibilities to the school, to the activity, to the community, and to the students themselves. Harlan CAHS athletics are considered a supplement to the school’s program of education which strives to provide experiences that will help to develop young men and women physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Statement of Purpose (Chicago Public Schools) The fundamental purpose of the Chicago Public High Schools Athletic association (“Association”) shall be to promote and regulate interscholastic athletics for tsudents in the Chicago high schools so that participants will enjoy the benefits of physical fitness, teamwork and discipline that involvement in athletics can bring. The association recognizes high school athletics as an extracurricular activity and asserts that participation in high school athletics is a privilege and not a right for those student/athletes who take part in the variety of sports offered by Chicago public high schools. The Association dedicates itself to establishing and maintaining the highest standard of good sportsmanship, fair play and citizenship so that students’ participation in athletics programs enriches their educational experience. The Association also commits itself to a principle of equal access to its interscholastic programs for all Chicago public students that takes into consideration factors that affect the ability of students to safely participate in Association sponsored athletics events. Harlan CAHS Athletics Code of Conduct Harlan's administrators and coaches believe that students who are selected for the privilege of representing Harlan on athletic teams should conduct themselves in a positive manner. Staff, parents and students play a role in establishing and maintaining a positive and sportsman-like image for our school and community. Because the impact of ones’ actions reflect so widely, student athletes must be held to a high standard. Athletics are a privilege and a fundamental part of our education process. The development of the physical capacities of youth can balance and augment the intellectual, emotional and social growth of each athlete. Our coaches’ mission is to give direction in developing time management, a healthy living lifestyle, discipline, leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and acceptance of responsibility. Students who receive the privilege of being on an athletic team will be presented with the opportunity to participate in practices and contests to demonstrate commitment, readiness and talent. Striving for success is the main element of interscholastic athletics programs. All athletes have the responsibility to adhere to the policies and by-laws of Harlan CAHS, Chicago Publics Schools and the Illinois High School Association, as set forth in the IHSA By-Laws, CPS Uniform Discipline Code, Harlan CAHS Student Handbook, and the Athletic Handbook. Athletics Code The Athletics Code applies to any student who participates in voluntary, school-sponsored activities that are not part of academic classes. The Code seeks to foster the health, safety and welfare of the participants and requires high standards of conduct and citizenship in order to sustain a sound athletics program. Participation in the Athletics Program is a Privilege Participation in the athletics program is a privilege and not a right. Participants become visible representatives of Harlan CAHS, their fellow students, and the community; therefore, they have additional responsibilities to be exemplars. Inappropriate behavior may jeopardize a student’s privilege to participate in interscholastic athletic activities. |
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