FINAL DRAFT BOE TSD Athletic Handbook_ - Flipbook - Page 12
Attendance Expectations
Middle School (Grades 7–8)
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Attend practices and games regularly to support skill development and team participation
Communicate absences in advance through parent/guardian when possible
School-day attendance is required to participate in practice/competition
Occasional conflicts may be accommodated with communication
Focus on building habits of responsibility and commitment
The Troy School District Athletic Department honors cultural and religious observances—
students will not be penalized when these are communicated in a timely and respectful
manner
Freshman Level (Primarily 9th Grade)
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Maintain consistent attendance at all team activities (practices, games, meetings)
Communicate conflicts with coaches as early as possible
Understand that attendance begins to impact development and opportunities
School-day attendance is required for participation
Unexcused absences may result in reduced playing time or missed opportunities
The Troy School District Athletic Department honors cultural and religious observances—
students will not be penalized when these are communicated in a timely and respectful
manner
Junior Varsity (JV / JVA)
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Demonstrate strong, reliable attendance at all team functions
Communicate all conflicts proactively; last-minute absences are discouraged
Attendance directly impacts role development and team trust
School-day attendance is required for participation
Unexcused absences may result in reduced playing time or disciplinary consequences
The Troy School District Athletic Department honors cultural and religious observances—
students will not be penalized when these are communicated in a timely and respectful
manner
Varsity
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Full commitment to all team functions (practices, contests, meetings, team events)
Communicate any conflicts early and professionally with coaching staff
Attendance is essential to team success, preparation, and trust
School-day attendance is required for participation
Unexcused absences may result in loss of playing time, role reduction, or suspension from
contests
The Troy School District Athletic Department honors cultural and religious observances—
students will not be penalized when these are communicated in a timely and respectful
manner
Failure to Comply: Failure to attend scheduled practices or contests without an approved excused
absence will result in progressive disciplinary action, as outlined in the supplemental team rules
distributed by the coach. Repeated unexcused absences may lead to suspension from contests or
removal from the team.
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