Welcome Panther Parents

2018-2019

Athletic Information Meeting

PB Athletic Administration

Dr. Myriam Yarbrough, Principal

Heather Podosek, Athletic Director

Bryan Walker, Assistant Athletic Director

We promote academic achievement, athletic excellence, positive sportsmanship and upstanding citizenship by providing the greatest education-based athletic program.

Core Values # WeRAISE

Respect and Sportsmanship

Academic Excellence

Integrity & Honesty

Spirited Competition

Equity & access

You can make a difference!

Join the

Paint Branch

Athletic Association

Presidents: Mark Pharaoh

Vice President: Kelly Maltagliati

Treasurer: Suzie Diaz

You can make a difference!

PBAA Vision

To promote, inspire and support all Paint

Branch High School athletic teams by

increasing parent and community

involvement.

You can make a difference!

Objectives

Fundraising: Plan and conduct activities to benefit ALL PBHS

athletic teams.

Communications: Serve as a liaison between the PB Athletic

Department and the PB sports community.

Publicity: Promote PBHS sports – both within and outside of

PBHS.

Team Support: Assist coaches by performing tasks that benefit

the team.

Meetings

You can make a difference!

• 1st Wednesday of each month*ALL meetings are held at 6:30 pm

in the Career Center!

How Can you help?

Join the Association

Volunteer….Chair a committee…Lend a hand

Got an idea that can help! Lets do it!

Bring your energy!

You can make a difference!

Association Activities

• Be a Team Representative

• Help with concession stand at various sporting events

• Sell PB Spirit Wear

• Other fund raising activities– Banner Sales!

– Direct Donations!

– Mulch Sale!

You can make a difference!

Join Today!

Individual Membership ($25) (1-PBAA T-shirt)

Family Membership ($50) (2-PBAA T-Shirts)

Panther Club Membership ($100) (t-shirts & 2 season passes (your choice of season)

CHECK US OUT ON THE PB WEBSITE!

Student-Athlete Contract

Unexcused absences or chronic tardiness to classor team practice may be sufficient reason for

declaring a student ineligible at any time.

In order to participate in any athletic event or practice,athletes are expected to be in

ALL of their scheduled classes the day of an event.

All absences MUST be pre-approved by the athletic director or administration – even appointments!

Only the principal (or AD)may excuse an athlete.

Heather_A_Podosek@mcpsmd.org301-388-9916

Attendance Policy

Team members should notify their coach

PRIOR to any practice that they must miss

and should offer adequate explanation for the absence.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

1st offense: conference between coach & team member

2nd offense: suspension from next practice or contest

3rd offense: dismissal from team

Student-Athlete Contract

Late/Missing Practice

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, texts are considered

an extension of how an athlete presents him/herself.

Information included on such sites will be considered truth.

Any athlete who acts or speaks in a derogatory way will be held to the same conduct standards as if acting in person.

Defamation to the PB Athletic Department/teammate

could be cause for dismissal

from the team.

Student-Athlete Contract

Social Media & Electronic

Communication

The use or possession of alcohol, drugs and/or steroids

will not be tolerated.

The abuse/possession of alcohol, drugs and/or steroids

by a team member will automatically result in disciplinary measures,

which might include criminal charges, suspension from school

or expulsion from the team.

The well-established harmful effects of smoking

also render cigarette smoking as a violation

of the philosophy of athletics at PBHS

and accordingly is not allowed

among student athletes.

Student-Athlete Contract

Substance Abuse

Policy

Hazing is prohibited 24/7

Exhibit Positive Public Behavior

Respectful, Responsible, Trustworthy

Maintain Above the Line Behavior

Follow MCPS, PBHS, Athletic and Team Rules & Policies

Report any issues/concerns to coach or trusted adult

Comply with all Health & Safety Standards

PB student-athletes assume leadership at our school

It is a PRIVILEGE to wear Paint Branch Uniform.

Behavior unbecoming of a Panther may result in removal from the team.

Student-Athlete Contract

Other Items

Montgomery County Board of Education policy states

that in the event schools are closed

due to inclement weather conditions,

ALL after-school activities are automatically cancelled.

Check local TV stations, MCPS website, and/or Paint Branch Athletics website for updates.

****SIGN UP ON ATHLETIC WEBSITE FOR ALERTS*****

For changes in practice or game schedules, please check the Paint Branch Athletics website.

Additionally, information will be sent via email to PBAA members.

This includes practices,

contests, and other team events.

Student-Athlete Contract

Inclement Weather

Health & safety

• Concussions

• Baseline Concussion Test

• Signs and Symptoms

• Gradual Return to play protocol

• Sudden Death Syndrome

• Hydration

• Weight and Urine Color

• MRSA/Staph infections

• Steroids

PARENTS SHOULD GO TO www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/athletics/

TO REVIEW ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION

At Paint Branch High School, we are committed to providing our students with the opportunity to participate in a high quality athletic program, knowing that their involvement in athletics will be an invaluable asset to their total educational experience.

Keeping in mind that athletes are students first, their academic standing will directly determine their participation in athletics. Thus, achievement in the classroom is an athlete’s first commitment to his/her team.

We recognize that the same hard work and dedication needed to be successful in competition is also required in the classroom. We also understand that balancing the demands and responsibilities needed to be a successful student-athlete is no simple task.

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Athletic Academic Advisory

Purpose

• Student progress will be monitored online using school resources. Coaches will receive student progress reports every two weeks.. Any student who is receiving a D or lower in a class or has below a 2.0 gpa will be issued a follow up.

• The student-athlete must make an effort to improve the grade (i.e. going in for extra help, completing and submitting assignments, taking a reassessment, reviewing class notes or homework with the teacher or meeting with a tutor). Coaches may issue a Follow-up sheet to student-athletes who have fallen below the minimum.

• Study Hall will be available Monday-Thursday from 2:45-4:00. All 9th and 10th

graders are expected to attend when they have a late practice or game– 11th and 12th graders should go to media center or study hall– All students staying after school that have a later practice or contest must go to study hall or media center

Athletic Academic Advisory

Procedures

Team Purchases

Student Purchases

Only required student purchases may be run through the athletic department’s school IAF account. Required student purchases are defined as items that are required to participate on any athletic team – examples include the football package, baseball hats, swimsuits, team socks, tennis & golf polo shirts.

•Teams are encouraged to use a company that offers on-line ordering.•If purchases are being run through the school, all money must be collected up front for the purchase

•Checks must be made payable to Paint Branch High Schooland must include sales tax and shipping costs.

PBHS Transportation Policy

Parent Drivers vs. MCPS Buses

Buses are available TO ALL TEAMS!

There are pros and cons to taking a bus to contests.

Buses can only leave on or before 1:30pm

OR after 4:35pm

- consider time away from classes

- consider the time spent “waiting around”

- consider athletes who ride to the contest

on the bus must also ride back on t

All parent drivers must complete the

MCPS Child Abuse & Neglect Training

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/childabuseandneglect

Why?• Safety of your child• Coaches need to be able to go home to their families• Coaches need to be able to prepare for work the next day• Building service needs to clean and prepare the building for the

next day• Facility is often used by outside groups in the eveningHow?• Parents/Family member• Car pool• Teammate• Metro Bus• Walk

After practice

expectations

Student-athletes are expected to go

home within 30 minutes after practice

Good Communication

Contacting the Coach or AD

PBHS Athletic Department

(301) 388-9916

Heather_A_Podosek@mcpsmd.org

DON’T approach immediately before or after a contest.

DO call the following day and make an appointment.

DO raise your concern in a calm and civil manner.

DO listen to the explanation as you may be blinded by emotion

which may override logic and reason.

Playing time is not a topic of discussion.

You can discuss what your child needs to do to improve their game.

Regular Season$5.00 - adults

$3.00 - students (middle & high w/ID)

$1.00 - childAdmission charged for all

Stadium and Gymnasium contests

Things to Know

Spring Season Ticket Prices

MPSSAA State Playoffs

$6.00-$12.00 - all spectators age 7 and older…6 and under - free

PBHS Season Tickets (home games only)

Admit bearer to all HOME regular season *Purchase online or at games

Adult - $30

Student - $18

Things to Know

PICTURE DAY

(team and individuals)

Sept 7th & 8th

Things to Know

Varsity Athletic Banquet

is Tuesday,

May 22, 2019

at 6:30pm

Kaplin CaféAll varsity athletes

are expected to attend

and parents are invited!

PANTHER ATHLETIC NEWS

Visit OUR New Website

http://www.paintbranchathletics.org

Things to Know

Our Website

• Team Schedules, directions and results

• Coaches and players

• You can upload action shots and pictures

• Sign up to get alerts

• Forms

• Links to other websites

• Information on college recruiting

• Sponsorships/fundraising/volunteer sign ups

• Maroon Platoon

• Much more!

Good Sportsmanship is viewed by Paint Branch High

School as a commitment to fair play, ethical

behavior, and integrity. In perception and practice,

sportsmanship is defined by those qualities which

are characterized by generosity and genuine

concern for others. Individuals, regardless of their

role in activities, are expected to be aware of their

influence on the behavior of others and model

good sportsmanship.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Be a FAN … not a FANATIC

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