Team Policies

Morning practices are scheduled throughout the school year.

Staying on the team requires:

• Consistent attitude and participation

• Daily attendance once school starts, including Saturdays (practices and races)

• Maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA
  
  

Team Expectations:

• Act with Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Drive, and Empathy

• Prompt attendance

• Dress appropriately and arrive ready to practice

• Wear proper running shoes

• No music devices allowed during practice

• The coaching staff and Portola High School are not responsible for lost or stolen items

• All runners must sign and adhere to the team contract

Category 1 Offenses

• Absent due to illness coded in Aeries without email notification

• Minor profanity usage

• First unexcused absence

• Tardies to practice 5 minutes or less

Progressive Discipline:

• Refer to coaching staff

Category 2 Offenses

• More than 5 minutes late to practice

• Ditching practice

• Teacher complaint

• Category A academic dishonesty

• Multiple unexcused absences

Progressive Discipline:

• Refer to coaching staff

• In-season: Removal from the next competition

Category 3 Offenses

• Category B or C academic dishonesty

• Major disrespect or defiance

• Bullying

• 5 or more unexcused absences

Progressive Discipline:

• Refer to coaching staff

• Meeting with athlete, coach, and parents

• Completion of a restoration plan before competing again

• Athlete may be dropped from the team

Please note that attendance is the primary means of earning a grade in Cross Country. Any student-athlete who misses multiple practices may be subject to the following grade deductions 

A: No attendance issues; attends each practice and communicates clearly and in advance if missing for a verified reason.

B: 5 or more excused absences OR 3 unexcused absences

C: 4 to 5 unexcused absences

F: 6 or more unexcused absences