Student-athlete Code of Conduct
Student-athletes at Commonwealth Academy are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner beholden to the values of the school itself. Meeting such expectations grants them the privilege of competing in interscholastic sports while representing Commonwealth Academy. The following is a code of conduct that all student-athletes will be required to follow in order to participate in any sport at Commonwealth Academy. The purpose of this code is to provide all student-athletes with express written guidelines by which they are expected to follow. All student-athletes are required to sign the code and return it to their coach, or the school’s athletic director, prior to the beginning of the season in which they plan to compete.
1) Sportsmanship
● I will play the game with respect for my opponents, teammates, referees, and coaches regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
● I understand that good sportsmanship, along with a positive attitude, will be the foundation of the team.
● I will display humility regardless of the outcome of each game.
2) Accountability
● I will be prepared and will take responsibility for my own actions.
● I will be on time and ready to work hard every day.
● I will attend all classes on game and practice days, and failure to do so may result in the inability to participate.
3) Commitment
● I will be committed to the team, and as such I will see my commitment all the way through to the end of the season.
● I understand that commitment means showing up to each practice, game, or team function.
4) Teamwork
● I understand that the only way to be successful is to work together as a team.
● I understand the adage that “The whole is greater than sum of its parts.”
● I will be a positive teammate and play my role to help the team succeed.
5) Competition
● I will compete every day to the very best of my capabilities in every aspect of practice and games.
● I have a desire to win and am willing to work hard to get better.
● I realize, though, that winning at all cost does not coincide with the values of the school.
6) Participation
● I understand that participation on a team is a privilege.
● I will maintain my academic success and citizenship away from the court to earn that privilege.
● I understand that playing time needs to be earned through the demonstration of the traits listed above.
7) Substances
● I will honor my body and refrain from any use of alcohol, tobacco, or any other illicit drug.
● I am aware that performance-enhancing drugs are unacceptable to put into my body.
● I will not pressure any other person into engaging in any such drug related behavior.
8) Academics
● I understand that my academics are the first priority above all other athletic activities.
● I will work my hardest inside and outside of the classroom to achieve academic success.
● I will not cheat on any assignment, project, or test during my academic career.
9) Hazing
● I will not participate in any act of hazing that may cause physical, emotional, or verbal harm to any teammate or classmate.
● I am aware that hazing can include prolonged physical activity, forcing excessive consumption of any substance, or any behavior that recklessly endangers the health or safety of any individual, or is likely to cause any degradation to an individual.
10) Behavior
● I understand that am responsible for upholding the values and morals of the school while I am a member of the community.
● I am aware that my behavior away from the athletic domain reflects on how the school is perceived.
● I realize that, as a student-athlete representative of the school, I may face the same disciplinary action for behavior that occurs away from school grounds.
Student-athlete Signature:________________________________ Date:___________________