Table of Contents

FHS Interscholastic Athletics
Hockomock League
Sports Calendar
Athletic Award System
World of Difference Pledge
MIAA Mission Statement
Eligibility
Policies During Sports Season
Special Notes

At Franklin High School achievement and citizenship are of primary importance. In the classroom, the student is expected to put forth his/her best effort and to cooperate with teachers. It is a privilege to represent Franklin High School on the athletic field. It is expected that athletes have met the citizenship and achievement requirements and have demonstrated that they are the most skillful players at the school.

Athletes are responsible for being on time to school and classes, completing all class and homework assignments, making up schoolwork immediately after an absence and attending detention the day it is assigned.

Hockomock League

Franklin High School is a member of the Hockomock League, which consists of Canton, Foxboro, King Philip, Mansfield, North Attleboro, North Easton, Sharon, and Stoughton. Our teams compete throughout the year in the following team sports:

Franklin High School believes in the "World of Difference Pledge." All Hockomock league schools have endorsed this pledge and F.H.S. athletes, by signing the athletics consent form agree with the pledge which states:

"by signing this contract, I pledge from this day onward to do my best to interrupt prejudice and to stop those who, because of hate, would hurt, harass or violate the civil rights of anyone. I will try at all times to be aware of my own biases against people who are different from myself. I will ask questions about cultures, religion, and races that I don’t understand. I will speak out against anyone who mocks, seeks to intimidate or actually hurts someone of a different race, religion, ethnic group or sexual orientation. I will reach out to support those who are targets of harassment. I will think about specific ways my school, other students, and my community can promote respect for people and create a prejudice free zone. I firmly believe that one person can make a world of difference and that no person can be an "innocent bystander" when it comes to opposing hate. I recognize that respect for individual dignity, achieving equality and opposing anti-Semitism, racism, ethnic bigotry, homophobia, or any other form of hatred is a non-negotiable responsibility of all people."

 

MIAA Mission Statement

The ideals of good sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and integrity should permeate all interscholastic athletics in our community. In perception and practice, good sportsmanship shall be defined as those qualities of behavior which are characterized by generosity and concern for others. Our athletic fields should be the laboratory to produce good sports reflecting "fair play" in every aspect of life.

Eligibility

A student who has been ruled ineligible in a given season may not return to the team in that season of play.

A transfer pupil is ineligible for varsity athletics for one year unless there is a change of residence by his/her parents. Pupils who have passed their 19th birthday previous to September 1 are ineligible thereafter.

A pupil is eligible for only eight total semesters after he/she enters grade 9 at Franklin High School. If the student goes to school for ten days in any semester, it counts as a whole semester. Eligibility rules are effective on the day report cards are issued. There are other rules which apply to special cases. For further information, please contact the athletic director.

Students who meet these eligibility requirements may try out for any team sport after having passed a physical examination given by the school doctor. No student may practice or compete without passing this physical examination within the past 13 months.

Policies During Sports Season

1. Drugs and Alcohol: During the season or practice or play, or at any time during the school year, a student shall not, regardless of the quantity, use or consume, possess, buy/sell or give away any beverage containing alcohol, any marijuana or any other controlled substance. It is not a violation for a student to be in possession of a legally defined drug specifically prescribed for the student’s own use by his/her doctor.

2. Tobacco: Smoking and use of chewing tobacco will not be tolerated.

3. Attendance: No athlete may compete in an athletic event if that athlete has not been made in attendance at school on the day of the event. This requirement includes being present on Friday for weekend athletic events. It should be noted by parents and athletes that arriving at school after 11:00 a.m. or being dismissed before 11:00 a.m. is considered a day of absence on the school register. Exceptions shall only be in extreme cases and will be done through the Assistant Principal.
4. Outside teams: No member of any school team will be allowed to participate in two contact sports for the same season. For example; hockey and football. Any violation of this rule will result in the student’s being dropped from the squad.
5. Discipline: If any athlete receives a technical suspension or an out-of-school suspension, he/she will be suspended from all games and practices until the suspension has been completed and a parent, athlete, administrator conference has been completed. The earliest possible athletic participation is on the next school day after the suspension has taken place.
6. Practice sessions: Attendance will be taken at all sessions. Anyone who is late for practice must bring a note stating the time he/she left the person who detained him/her. If possible, notify your coach in advance if you are going to be late. If it will be necessary for you to be absent from a practice for reasons other than absence from school, bring a note in advance from the person requesting your absence. Daily attendance will be checked by each coach. The athlete is advised to make all non-school appointments, such as dentist or doctor, on Saturday if possible. Unexcused absences and tardiness will not be tolerated and will result the athlete being dropped from the squad.
7. Insurance: The school insurance does not cover the cost for prescriptions. Please note that this includes any athletic injuries.
8. Training rules for team members will be posted in the locker room, and explained to those participating by their respective coach.
9. Curfews may be imposed by coaches.
10. Dropping: If it is necessary for the athlete to drop from the squad for any reason, he/she should show proper respect by telling the coach immediately.
11. Equipment: Students will be responsible for all equipment issued to them and lost equipment will be paid for at the Main Office.
12. Stealing: Stealing will not be tolerated. Unauthorized use and possession of athletic equipment will be subject to disciplinary action and possible suspension from the team.
13. Reporting Violations: The professional staff will be responsible for reporting violations of athletic policies.
14. Coaches are always ready to assist athletes with any problems.

Special Notes

1. AN ATHLETE MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN AN ATHLETIC EVENT ANY DAY HE/SHE IS TARDY AFTER 11:00 A.M. ABSENTEE LISTS WILL BE CHECKED BY COACHES EACH DAY.

 
2. AN ATHLETE MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY ATHLETIC EVENT OR PARTICIPATE IF HE/SHE OWES A BEHAVIORAL CONSEQUENCE, I.E., MAJOR DETENTION, A.D.P., ETC.

If there are any questions about these or any other policies or procedures related to the athletic program, please contact the athletic director at (508)541-2100 x3040.