Page 21 - Padua Parent-Student Handbook 2022-23

The second standard that must be met in order to be scholastically eligible for the current grading period (9 weeks) is that of having attained at least a 1.6 grade point average in the preceding grading period (9 weeks). If a student has met the OHSAA Bylaw 4-4 standard, but not the minimum grade point average standard, the student has the opportunity to regain his or her eligibility at the 6 week progress report by attaining a 1.6 grade point average or better on the 6 week progress report card.
If a student has met the OHSAA Bylaw 4-4 standard, but not the minimum G.P.A. standard, the student may not participate in any athletic contests but may continue to practice with the team, at the discretion of the coach, Athletic Director or Assistant Principal of Men or Women.
Attendance Policy for Student-Athletes
Student-athletes are expected to follow the general attendance policies of the school, as stated on pp. 7-9 in the Parent-Student handbook. This means that student-athletes are expected to attend all of their classes in a school day, regardless of the previous nights or that current day’s activities. Student-athletes can be disciplined for repeated absences or tardiness in conjunction with athletic contests.
Student athletes absent from school due to illness are not permitted to participate with the team in any capacity on the day of absence. A student is considered absent from school if he/she arrives at school after 11am or leaves school prior to the end of the school day. Student athletes can be excused from school and participate in athletics with the approval of the assistant Principal of Men, Assistant Principal of Women or Athletic Director. Examples of excused absences are school related field trips or retreats, college visits, doctor appointments, funerals, etc.
Controlled Substance Policy
For many reasons, athletes are held to a strict, year-round, no use standard with respect to controlled substances, which include tobacco products, nicotine products, alcohol and illegal drugs. First of all, it is completely contrary to the concept of athletic training and competition for athletes to use such substances. It is also incompatible with the concept of team sports and the commitment we ask from our athletes to make to each other.
In addition, athletes are accorded a certain amount of respect and prestige as a result of their participation in Padua’s athletic programs. They become role models to other students as well as to youngsters in the grade school programs. With this status comes additional responsibility. Lastly, as school representatives in interscholastic competition, our athletes convey to the community the values and image of Padua.
When deemed necessary by the school Administration and/or its Athletic Department, school sanctions may be imposed including but not limited to detentions, suspensions and/or dismissal from school as stated on pp.37-38 in the Parent-Student Handbook, in addition to the athletic consequences listed below. Furthermore, professional assessment (including drug test) and adherence to any recommended follow-up treatment may be imposed as a condition for return to sports participation.
NOTE: prior to an offense being reported, if an athlete or athlete’s parent/guardian seek assistance from the coach, the athletic department or a school administrator with a controlled substance problem and/or incident and the athlete agrees to undergo a urinary drug sample test and participate in a tobacco education program or a drug/alcohol assessment, the athlete will not be denied participation from contests. Refusal or failure to complete the tobacco education program or drug/alcohol assessment and UDS test and to follow its recommendations will result in the denial of participation. The self-referral is still considered a violation for the purpose of accumulation of violations.
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