Student Contract

2024-25 Student Contract

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Part 1 - Being a member of FX Sport Academy is an honour and a privilege.

FX Academy Staff are to work with students so that they achieve their personal potential. We are committed to teaching your child skills both on and off campus to develop each athlete into a responsible “student-athlete.” Therefore, the FX Academy expects that all students maintain or improve their academic and behavioral standing throughout the school year.

I understand that it is my responsibility to represent my school and programs with pride and positively contribute to the FX school community.

I understand that a fulfilling an educational Sport Academy Experience requires the exercise of responsibilities for my Academy Director, Academy Instructors and Coaches, student-athletes, teaching staff, support staff, custodial staff, students, and guests at St. Francis Xavier school community.

I understand that I will respect all equipment and facilities associated with my FX Sport Academy.

I understand that I will abstain from making any comments or demonstrating any behaviors that are disrespectful to others in and outside my school, at facilities/venues, in public places, or on social media.

As a student-athlete, I understand my responsibility of being part of a team, being a responsible citizen, and being an ambassador for St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School.

Part 2- Academic Standards

Student-athletes must adhere to all academic requirements (work & assessment completion, Flex sessions, etc.) specified by FX administration, Academy Directors, and/or staff. Academic progress is monitored by the Grade Coordinator, School Counsellor, Grad Coach and other school support staff. If at any time, the Grade Coordinator receives academic information that a student-athlete is not meeting his or her responsibilities (examples include but are not limited to; academic performance warnings, failing grades, missing assessments, lack of attendance in courses) the Grade Coordinator will determine if academy privileges will be restricted, suspended, or terminated.

I understand that if I am not on track towards graduation, I will become automatically ineligible to participate in academy until deemed within acceptable academic standing by the Grade Coordinator.

I understand that regular attendance, being on time for classes, and handing in my schoolwork on time is an expectation of my Sport Academy and as a student-athlete, I am expected to attend my Sport Academy daily. Failure to do so may result in removal from my Sport Academy.

I understand that I must exhibit behaviors that demonstrate a commitment to maximizing academic success and graduation as their priority.

I understand that St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School has created the following standards, strategies, and policies to increase the possibility for meeting my High School Academic Goals.

Part 3 - Behavioral Expectations

Student-athletes are visible representatives of St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School whether in class, on campus, at the training facility or venues, and off-campus. Student-athletes behavior affects public perception of our school and Sport Academy Programs at St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School. Therefore, it is expected that student-athletes will demonstrate consistent ‘role model’ behavior, sportsmanship, and self-control.

As a student athlete at FX,

I must be committed to fair play. Intentional acts of unsportsmanlike behavior or cheating will not be tolerated.

I will exercise self-control in all ways including, but not limited to, resisting the use of profanity, demonstrating unnecessary aggression or hostility towards others, making inappropriate physical gestures, taunting or excessively celebrating, disrespecting coaches, officials, teammates or opponents, and inappropriate use of social media.

I must adhere to all St. Francis Xavier behavior expectations. Student misconduct that results in, but not limited to, referral to the office, suspension can result in interruption, academy probation, or removal of academy privileges/enrollment.

Part 4 - Physical Conditioning and Training

Physical conditioning and training programs in preparation for athletics performance as designed and supervised by Academy Directors, coaches, and support staff (trainers, strength coaches, etc.) require intense physical activities, constant feedback, and creating benchmarks to maximize each athlete’s potential and success. Participation in training and instruction is an educational process that requires collaboration between athletics staff and student-athletes. Collaboration is intended to minimize the inherent risks associated with intense physical activities that can also be mentally and emotionally challenging.

I understand that I must report to my Academy Director, instructors, coach/staff, or an athletics trainer for any change in my physical, mental, or emotional well-being that may affect my ability to participate safely.

I am committed to completing all conditioning activities and practice sessions that I am asked to perform to prepare me for the physical, mental, and emotional stress associated with my Sport Academy unless I have documented limitations.

I will refrain from using any vapes, drugs, or any other contraband at school.

I will follow the guidelines given to me by my Academy Director, instructors, coaches/staff, and athletic trainers.

I will communicate with my Academy Director, instructors, coach/staff, or athletic trainer at any time I feel any abnormal or labored physical response to exercise (i.e., pain, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness, etc.) and to stop the activity immediately.

Part 5 – Disciplinary Process

The purpose of the Sport Academy is to help promote responsible learners, athletes, and people. We hold ourselves and each other to high standards so that we can achieve our goals and experience success; individually and together. Being a part of the Sport Academy is a privilege and not everyone can belong to a Sport Academy. We should act with gratitude that we are blessed to be a part of such an amazing opportunity.

Each situation is unique and will be addressed accordingly through referrals by the staff and will involve the Academy Director and the FX Administration Team.

I understand that if I display any unacceptable behaviors that are disrespectful to others in any way both in and outside my school, at facilities/venues, in public places, or on social media, I may be placed on Academy Probation and/or possibly removed from Sport Academy. 

As an St. Francis Xavier Sport Academy Student, I agree to accept the participation standards, procedures, and policies listed above and knowingly accept that breaches of these standards may result in a variety of sanctions by the Sport Academy, Athletics Department, and Administration including, but not limited to restriction, suspension from, or termination of participation in the St. Francis Xavier Sport Academy’s.

Please understand that St. Francis Xavier Sport Academy’s wants to ensure the positive progress of students individually and as a whole. The purpose of this Student Contract is to ensure that teachers, parents, and students agree to work together to support positive change and responsible citizenship.

Thank you for your support of our FX Staff and please feel free to contact your Academy Director or myself if you have additional comments and concerns about our St. Francis Xavier Sport Academy.

Sincerely,

Mr. Fernando Runco, Principal
St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School