6. Athletic Information

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

OSH Activities in ISD 279 offer students opportunities for participation and involvement in the school beyond the classroom. However, it is important that students remember their first responsibility is to be successful in school. Academic achievement is not to be sacrificed for participation in activity programs. In other words, participating in extracurricular activities is a privilege, not a right.

ISD 279 is a member of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and Northwest Suburban Conference, and follows and enforces all of their rules and regulations.

High School Academic Eligibility - in order to participate in high school activities, a student must be:

1. Registered as a full time student;

2. Enrolled in at least five credit-producing classes each trimester; and

3. Making progress toward accumulation of the 64 credits required for graduation according to the chart below.

REQUIRED CREDITS TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES

Note: 64 credits required to graduate

The plan for determining academic eligibility for MSHSL activities is as follows:

• Eligibility will be determined at the start of each school year and after each marking period.

• A student is ineligible if the total number of credits at the beginning of each trimester is less than the number listed in the table at left.

• If a winter or spring sport begins before Tri 1 or Tri 2 grades have been posted, students may appear eligible to begin a winter or spring activity, but become ineligible once grades/credits are posted.

• The Activities Coordinator will follow up after grades and credits are posted to ensure all students are eligible.

Athletic Injury

If a student-athlete is seen by a doctor for an athletic injury during a competition season, the MSHSL rules require a note from a doctor clearing the athlete to return to participation. This note should be returned to the athletic trainer and the head coach before the athlete may resume practice or competition.

Emergency Contact Information

The white emergency card or Google form must be filled out for each athlete. The coach and trainer will have access and this information with him/her at all times.

Mouth Guards

Mouth guards are mandatory in FOOTBALL, LACROSSE and HOCKEY, and it is the responsibility of the athlete to provide their own mouth guard. Mouth guards are highly recommended in the following sports: Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer, Softball, Baseball and Volleyball.

Registration & Participation Fees

Registration for activities is done online at Osseo Fee Pay. In order to register online, the Activities Office must have a sports physical on file. If there are any questions, contact the coach or the Activities Office (391-8600) for clarification.

Participation fees have been set by the School Board and vary for each activity. Participants must pay the fee prior to starting practice. All fines and fees, including parking fines and book fees, must be paid before registering for an activity. Families with financial hardship as determined by federal free or reduced lunch eligibility guidelines may request a waiver or reduction of fees. Our activities program is open to all academically eligible students.

$190.00 –Alpine Skiing, Football, Hockey (Boys & Girls), Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross-Country Running, Cross-Country Skiing, Dance Team, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Marching Band, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling

$95.00 – Performing Arts: Debate, Musical, Mock Trial, Speech, 1-Act Play, 3-Act Play, Math League

Northwest Suburban Conference

Osseo Senior High School is a proud member of the Northwest Suburban Conference. Member schools include Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Centennial, Champlin Park, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Irondale, Maple Grove, Osseo, Park Center, Spring Lake Park, and Totino Grace. The mission of the Northwest Suburban Conference is to provide educational opportunities for students in competitive and cooperative extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Through participation in these activities, our conference strives to have our students:

• Develop a healthy lifestyle.

• Exhibit fair play through honorable competition.

• Develop an appreciation of preparation and its relationship to success.

• Value treating people with dignity and respect.

• Develop personal characteristics of poise, cooperation, leadership, perseverance, and self-discipline.

Title IX

Coordinator: Sara Vernig, District Level Principal, 763-391-7078.