COMMITMENT
After successfully trying out for a team and being selected to be a member of a team, Whitman-Hanson student-athletes are expected to attend all practices and games of that specific team. Weekend practices vary by sport and should be expected. High School athletics demand much more commitment than a club or recreational activity. Students and parents should be aware of the time commitment, and understand the dedication it requires prior to trying out for the team. This will often mean practices over vacations. Each coach is allowed to determine the penalty for missing practices, but our general rule at Whitman-Hanson is that if a student has an unexcused absence from practice, they will sit the next game. Of course there are many excused reasons for missing practices including: doctors appointments (we would like parents to do their best to schedule appointments that bring the least conflict), funerals, academic obligations (putting off a term paper until the last minute which then requires a student to miss a practice would not be excused), a legitimate illness (often times a student who misses a practice due to illness sits out the next game but not as a penalty. It is possible they missed important game preparation and strategy). Some of the reasons which are never excused are - ski trips, vacations, work, parties, concerts, sporting events, etc.
As you know, I am very liberal with respect to excused absences . . . all I insist on is being contacted regarding your absence. Text 781-367-8487.
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