Athletics

For college recruitment information, please contact Dr. Samantha Vanderpool.

Credit Recovery Options:

E2020/EDGENUITY: Coursework from this school/program does not meet NCAA nontraditional core-course legislation.

EDOPTIONS/NOVEL STARS/STARS SUITE: Coursework from this school/program does not meet NCAA nontraditional core-course legislation.

CREDIT RECOVERY: Coursework from this school/program, designated as "CR" on students' transcripts, does not meet NCAA nontraditional core-course legislation.

EDGENUITY CREDIT RECOVERY: Coursework from this school/program cannot be used in the NCAA initial-eligibility certification process. This school/program has withdrawn EDGENUITY CREDIT RECOVERY coursework from the review process.

Tardies

Athletes who receive 6 or more tardies during a quarter will face the consequence of sitting out of practice/game time until the new quarter begins. For example, if a student obtains six tardies in week 7 of the quarter, the athlete will have to sit out the remaining two weeks of the quarter. 

Attending Practice/Games

In order for an athlete to attend either a game or practice, they must attend at least half a day of school.

Activity Bus

All students remaining after school must be under supervision. The school sponsors many clubs, interscholastic sports, and activities after school. Students who are bus riders and who participate in approved activities may ride home on the special activity bus. Bus riders must have a pass from their coach or sponsor.

Parent/Player/Coach Relationship

Both parenting and coaching are extremely difficult vocations. By establishing an understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide greater benefits to children. As parents, when your children become involved in the Olympic Heights Athletic Program, you have the right to understand what expectations are placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from the coach of your student's program.

Communication You Should Expect from Your Child's Coach

1. Philosophy of the coach
2. Expectations the coach has for your child as well as all the players on the squad
3. Locations and times of all practices and contests
4. Team requirements, fund raising, special equipment, off-season conditioning
5. Procedure, should your child be injured during participation
6. Discipline that results in the denial of your child's participation

Communication Coaches Should Expect from Parents

1. Communicate directly with the Head Coach
2. Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance
3. Specific concerns with respect to a coach's philosophy and/or expectations

As your son/daughter becomes involved in the program at Olympic Heights High School, they will experience some of the most rewarding moments of their lives. It is important to understand that there also may be times when things do not go the way you or your child wishes. At these times, discussion with the coach is strongly encouraged.

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with Coaches

1. The development of your child, mentally and physically
2. Ways to help your child improve
3. Concerns about your child's behavior

It is very difficult to accept your child is not playing as much as you may have hoped. Coaches are professionals. They make judgement decisions based on what they believe to be best for all students involved. As listed above, certain things can and should be discussed with your child's coach. Other things must be left to the discretion of the coach.

Issues Not Appropriate to Discuss With Coaches

1. Playing Time
2. Team Strategy
3. Play Calling
4. Other student athletes

There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parent(s). These are to be encouraged. It is important that both parties involved have a clear understanding of the others' position. When these conferences are necessary, the following procedure should be followed to help promote a resolution to the areas of concern.

If You Have a Concern To Discuss With a Coach, This is the Procedure You Should Follow:

1. Call to set up an appointment with the coach.
2. If the coach cannot be reached, call the Athletic Director. He will arrange the meeting for you.
3. Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional times for both the parent and the coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution.

The vision of Olympic Heights High School is to empower its students to achieve individual success through respect, responsibility, and a readiness to learn.

Points to Ponder

Research indicates that a student involved in extracurricular activities has a greater chance for success during adulthood. These programs have been established to facilitate that success. Many of the character traits required to be a successful participant are exactly those that will promote a successful life after high school. We hope the information provided within the pamphlet makes both your child's and your experience with our high school athletic programs more enjoyable.

Required NFHS Courses

Every athlete must complete the required NFHS courses and upload them to Aktivate Prior to tryouts.

• Concussion in Sports
• Heat Illness
• Sudden Cardiac

Follow the steps below to register and complete the courses.

• Create an account on NFHSLearn.com.
• Select Courses on the top menu.
• On the left side of your screen, check Student, only.
• Locate Concussion for Sports, then click on Free
• Select Florida and click Order Course
• Select Myself, and then Continue
• Select Checkout
• Check the agree to policy box and click Continue
• Select My Courses, then click on Begin Course (repeat steps for Heat Illness and Cardiac Arrest courses)

All athletes must complete and pass a physical prior to conditioning, trying out, or practicing for any sport. Physicals need to be completed each school year. Athletic Packets with SDPBC and FHSAA forms are required. (www.aktivate.com)

• All student-athletes entering the 9th grade must have been promoted from the 8th grade and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
• Every student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to be eligible to play. (Grades are checked after each semester.)
• Student-Athletes must have health care insurance. The company name and policy number must be listed on the physical form. If health care insurance is needed, you may purchase the School Accident Insurance offered by School Insurance of Florida. (Forms available online at www.schoolinsuranceofflorida.com)
• All student-athletes are subject to and must adhere to the PBC and OHCHS citizenship policy. Athlete’s participation is a privilege and all athletes must represent their school and sport in a positive light on and off campus or risk the chance of losing this privilege.
• Anyone taking summer Edgenuity/E2020 courses for credit recovery to bring up their GPA must have it completed by August 5 to ensure they are entered by August 9.
• Courses completed after August 9 are NOT calculated into the GPA used for athletic eligibility.
• Players interested in trying out for a sport, please email the coach for information.

Required NFHS Courses: Every athlete must complete the following courses and upload them to Aktivate Prior to tryouts. (Registration instructions)

• Concussion in Sports
• Heat Illness
• Sudden Cardiac