SMC Co-Curricular Code of Conduct
St. Mary Central is proud of its co-curricular athletic program that blends the best of what an outstanding program can offer to a high school student including consistently successful team records in many sports, the opportunity for all student to participate and a reputation for dedication and good sportsmanship.
Philosophy of the Co-Curricular Code
St. Mary Central Catholic School's Co-Curricular activities assist in developing the whole student: one's body, mind, spirit and character through individual self-discipline, dauntless dedication, selfless efforts, the development of innate talent and abilities, sportsmanship and teamwork.
We at St. Mary Central recognize our responsibility to assist in constructive personal growth for students. This code, therefore, aims to be both challenging and supportive of each student as they strive to accomplish their high school years' goals.
Objectives of St. Mary Central Co-Curricular Activities
- Co-curricular activities shall be an integral part of the total high school education program and will provide experiences not otherwise provided in the academic curriculum.
- Co-curricular activities shall be available to all students.
- Co-curricular competitive activity participants shall be provided maximum participation opportunities at the entry levels of competition.
- Co-curricular activities shall provide a spiritual, healthy and challenging climate for students to achieve personal and team excellence.
- Co-curricular participants, including students, parents, teachers, advisors and coaches shall be given guidelines needed to provide and conduct their co-curricular activities in a manner reflective of the Gospel as it is expressed in a Catholic high school setting.
- Participation in co-curricular activities is a privilege for each participant and demands accompanying responsibilities.
- Co-curricular participation shall promote the development of leadership/team skills.
- Violations of this Code will result in negative consequences and penalties for the student.
- Co-curricular participation shall provide an avenue for school spirit and school pride to grow within each participant and within the entire student body as well.
Leadership and Team Skills Developed by SMC Students
- Accept responsibility for one's actions
- Demonstrate honesty and fairness
- Share ideas with team members
- Portray a ìcan-doî attitude consistently
- Generate enthusiasm in others
- Communicate clearly with self-advocacy
- Listen with understanding
- Deal positively with setbacks and obstacles
- Lead one's peers
- Weigh risks and make timely decisions
- Set high expectations for self and others
- Commit to a shared vision; blend in
- Grow in team and school loyalty
- Appreciate empathy and compassion
- Be open to learning new skills
- Value self-discipline and self-sacrifice
- Learn to respect rules and authority
A student must be enrolled as a full-time student at St. Mary Central High School in order to participate in co-curricular activities. The eligibility rules and guidelines of the WIAA or any other organization having jurisdiction will apply.
Click to view the entire SMC Co-Curricular Code.
Click for the WIAA High School Athletic Eligibilty Form
For additional information about our programs, please contact Mr. Patrick Batey, SMC Principal at 920-722-7796 ext. 802 or pbatey@tcces.k12.wi.us.
