Athletics

The Student Athletics Program is an integral part of the total school educational program. Charles County Public Schools embraces the importance of providing a well-balanced athletics program to augment the learning activities of the classroom. Student athletics programs teach and reinforce, through empirical learning, lessons consistent with the CCPS student achievement goals of academics, essential life skills, and responsibility to the community.

Life lessons such as teamwork, goal setting, time management, sportsmanship, commitment, and leadership are taught through daily experiences and prepare students for future life challenges.

Contact Information

Richard Pauole
Director of Student Activities, Athletics and Aquatics
rpauole@ccboe.com
301-934-7323

School	Athletic Director	Email	Phone
Lackey	John Lush	jlush@ccboe.com	301-743-5431, 301-753-1753
La Plata	Chris Butler	cbutler@ccboe.com	301-934-1100, 301-753-1754
McDonough	Pamela Thornton-Miller	pthorntonmiller@ccboe.com	301-934-2944, 301-753-1755
North Point	Andy Shattuck	ashattuck@ccboe.com	301-753-1759
St Charles	Jennifer Smith	jsmith@ccboe.com	301-753-2090
Thomas Stone	Kevin Heider	kheider@ccboe.com	301-843-0074, 301-753-1756
Westlake	Andrew Dutrow	adutrow @ccboe.com	301-645-8857, 301-753-1758

Athletic Events Safety Plan

CCPS strives to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants at all athletic and school events. Additional supports will continue to be implemented throughout the athletic seasons and the regular school year. Strategies and decisions will be made that center around the safety of all students, staff, and spectators at our events and that promote positive experiences for all.

Decision Making Guidelines

Collaboration between all stakeholders which include, school administration, athletic directors, Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Director of Student Activities, Athletics, Aquatics, and the Office of School Administration and Leadership.
Predicted spectator attendance.
Facility limits, parking lot layout, and lighting.
Incidents in the school community that may impact school activities.
School rivalries and history of incidents between schools and athletic teams.

Essential Actions

Emergency Action Plans on file.
School personnel will enforce the expectations of sportsmanship and spectator behavior as outlined in the Parent/Student.

Extra Curricular Handbook

Media must present credentials and stay in designated areas.
Inappropriate behavior at athletic events can result in suspension from all subsequent CCPS athletic events.
Student sections will have a designated area that will start no closer that the second row of bleachers in indoor settings. Spectator seating should separate team supporters whenever possible.
Teams must be supervised at all times. Teams participating in multiple game level competitions should sit behind team benches of their respective school.
Only official team personnel will only be allowed on playing surfaces, at/near bench/designated areas, or in the locker rooms.
Protocols for crowd control and end of game safety procedures will be implemented.
All facilities will be cleared in a timely fashion immediately following the end of contest. Areas will be designated (inside or outside) for parents/guardians to wait for student-athlete participants.

School Event Action Plan Levels

Each action plan level is an individual school-based decision. Some actions are subject to change based on the
latest security information available.

Level 1

School-aged spectators may be subject to ID checks and must have their student ID cards available when attending athletic events.
Bags, backpacks, coolers, outside food or drink, and sports equipment are not permitted.
Spectators must pay to re-enter. Spectator capacity and ticket limits may apply.
Time constraints may be enforced for admission to the event. (i.e., schools may publish admission deadlines). Parents/guardians of student-athletes may be admitted after these posted times.
Entrances and exits may be staggered and additional security coverage should be provided in congested areas.
No gatherings outside of seating areas and concession stands will be allowed before, during, or after the event. All spectators must be seated in the bleachers during the event.
Spectators should take advantage of online ticketing to gain admission.

Level 2

All conditions from level 1 above apply, AND:
Students at all participating schools will be allowed to attend with proof of an online ticket purchase along with a valid school ID or StudentVue verification of their current schedule. All other school-aged spectators must be accompanied by a chaperone 21 years of age or older who has purchased a ticket. Chaperones are required to stay and supervise students for the length of their stay at the event.
Concession stand sales may be limited.
Game times and dates may be changed to provide assistance with event management.

Level 3

All conditions from level 1 above apply, AND:
Only students of the home school will be allowed to attend with proof of an online ticket purchase along with a valid school ID or StudentVue verification of their current schedule.
Immediate family members (those who reside in the home of a participating student-athlete) of both home and away school student-athletes may attend. Family members under 21 must be accompanied by a chaperone 21 years of age and older who has purchased a ticket. Chaperones are required to stay and supervise students for the length of their stay at the event.
Concession stand sales may be limited or suspended.
Game times and dates may be changed to provide assistance with event management.

Level 4

All conditions from level 1 above apply, AND:
Immediate family members (those who reside in the home of a participating student-athlete) of both home and away school student-athletes may attend. Family members under 21 must be accompanied by a chaperone 21 years of age and older who has purchased a ticket. Chaperones are required to stay and supervise students for the length of their stay at the event.
Concessions stand sales may be limited or suspended.
Game times and dates may be changed to provide assistance with event management.
In some cases, spectators will not be allowed.

CCPS Athletic Events Safety Plan

Eligibility

The Charles County Board of Education extends the privilege of extracurricular activities and athletics to students who recognize their obligation to themselves, their co-participants and their school community while striving for academic excellence.

Extracurricular activities are defined as any activity pursued outside of a student’s class enrollment. Examples of extracurricular activities include athletics, clubs, and student government associations. Extracurricular programs help provide valuable experiences and are considered an integral part of the total educational program. Involvement in extracurricular activities often have a positive influence on the academic achievement of students. It is the goal of this policy to help students successfully balance academics and extracurricular activities in order to provide opportunities for a well-rounded educational experience.

Activities that support specific content curriculum would not fall under the eligibility policy as long as the student is enrolled in the credit bearing class. Examples of activities that do not fall under the eligibility criteria include fine and performing arts, J.R.O.T.C. drill competitions, and Skills U.S.A.

Extracurricular Activities and Athletics Eligibility Requirements

Grade	Eligibility Requirements
9th	A student who is promoted from eighth grade to ninth grade automatically meets the GPA and attendance eligibility requirements for the first semester (first and second quarters). Beginning third quarter, students must have earned a 2.00 GPA from the first quarter with no failing “F” grades. Students who are absent fewer than 5 days from the previous quarter may be eligible without providing documentation. Students who are absent 5 or more days may provide documentation for a lawful absence within 5 days of the absence with a limit of 5 parent notes. A suspension will count against eligibility
10-12th	Must meet local promotion standards. Must have earned a 2.0 GPA from the previous quarter with no failing “F” grades. Students who are absent fewer than 5 days from the previous quarter may be eligible without providing documentation. Students who are absent 5 or more days may provide documentation for a lawful absence within 5 days of the absence with a limit of 5 parent notes. A suspension will count against eligibility.

Grade

Eligibility Requirements

9th

A student who is promoted from eighth grade to ninth grade automatically meets the GPA and attendance eligibility requirements for the first semester (first and second quarters).
Beginning third quarter, students must have earned a 2.00 GPA from the first quarter with no failing “F” grades.
Students who are absent fewer than 5 days from the previous quarter may be eligible without providing documentation. Students who are absent 5 or more days may provide documentation for a lawful absence within 5 days of the absence with a limit of 5 parent notes. A suspension will count against eligibility

10-12th

Must meet local promotion standards.
Must have earned a 2.0 GPA from the previous quarter with no failing “F” grades.
Students who are absent fewer than 5 days from the previous quarter may be eligible without providing documentation. Students who are absent 5 or more days may provide documentation for a lawful absence within 5 days of the absence with a limit of 5 parent notes. A suspension will count against eligibility.

Lawful Absences as Defined by COMAR 13A.08.01.03

Illness of a student documented by a parent or doctor’s note
Court summons
Death of family member
Other emergency as approved by the principal
Hazardous weather conditions
Work approved or sponsored by the school
Observance of a religious holiday
State of emergency
Lack of authorized transportation

The Superintendent shall adopt rules concerning how a student’s absence during a school day affects the student’s ability to participate in extracurricular and/or athletic activities that school day.

In addition, the following guidelines will be adhered to when determining eligibility for each quarter:

Students who wish to participate in fall extracurricular and/or athletic activities will need to meet eligibility requirements based on their fourth quarter grade-point average at the end of the previous year.
Students who wish to participate in winter extracurricular and/or athletic activities will need to meet eligibility requirements based on their first quarter grade-point average.
Students who wish to participate in spring extracurricular and or athletic activities will need to meet eligibility requirements based on their second quarter grade-point average.
If a student received a failing grade in any quarter, she/he is ineligible for the remainder of the season, for post-season play, and for the following quarter.
Students academically ineligible at the end of the fourth quarter cannot regain eligibility until and after the first quarter of the following school year.
Students cannot gain or regain eligibility at interim or at any time during the quarter and/or season.

Forms, Guidelines and Handbooks

Charles County Public Schools requires the following forms to be printed, read, and completed in order for a student to be eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics. All forms must be submitted to the school athletic director for final clearance prior to student tryouts or practice.

Student/Parent extra-curricular activities Handbook (SY 2023-24)

Physical Form

Physical Form - Spanish

Sudden cardiac arrest information for parents and students

A Parent's Guide to Concussion

Charles County Public Schools has adopted heat acclimatization guidelines for all student-athletes, beginning fall 2012. A copy of guidelines developed by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and adopted by CCPS, is linked below.

Model Policy for Heat Acclimatization Guidelines

Athletic Handbook for Coaches SY 2023-24

Insurance

The school system allows an insurance carrier to offer a student accident insurance plan. The plan does not replace a primary health insurance plan and should be considered as a supplement to other health and accident insurance coverage. CCPS does not handle claims or related issues.

Parents are responsible for sending in premiums and for filing claims with the insurance carrier. For insurance information and to enroll, visit

http://www.bobmccloskey.com/K12Voluntary

Questions can be directed to:

Glenn R. Belmore, Risk Manager
Charles County Public Schools
P.O. Box 2770
La Plata, Md., 20646
gbelmore@ccboe.com
Phone: 301-934-7275
Fax: 301-392-5581

Physicals

Charles County Public Schools students who plan to try out for any school-sponsored interscholastic sports team are required to have a physical performed by a licensed physician.

A Charles County Public Schools physical form must be turned in to the school athletic director prior to the first day of practice. No student is allowed to practice or try out for a team without a completed physical form signed and approved by a licensed physician. A physical is valid for one year. Parents and students are responsible for keeping physicals up-to-date.

Other forms needed before a student is permitted to try out are: authorization for participation in interscholastic athletics, emergency medical card, verification of insurance and a Statement of the Student-Parent Handbook. All high schools have an online Team Registration link that can be used to submit the forms. Click on the Team Registration tab to find the link for your high school. If access to the internet is unavailable, please contact your school's athletic director for accommodations.

The school system recommends that the student's primary care physician perform the required physical, as this physician knows the student and is familiar with the student's medical history. If a family physician is not available, the clinics listed below may be able to provide a sports physical. Call ahead to get specific costs and times.

Clinic	Phone Number
UM CRMC - Primary Care at Bryan's Road	301-609-5350
Convenient Health Care	301-645-8550
Hollywood Medical Center	301-373-2116
Med-Surg Walk-in Clinic	301-934-2299
Western County Family Medical Center	301-609-6906

physical and permission form

Resource Links

Schedules

To view updated schedules, calendars and scores for a specific school, click on the school name below.

From this page you have the option to view a school's sports schedule, scores, team roster and much more. Please note that links are to an external site not hosted by Charles County Public Schools. Athletic Directors at the school level are responsible for maintaining these pages. If you have a question or concern about the sports schedules, please contact your school's athletic director.