Funding Entities

The RCE athletic program is self-sufficient. Recurring funding will come from the following sources:  athletic fees, concession sales and ticket sales.  Funding, with the approval of the administration, may also come from fundraisers or school funds.  All athletic funds and expenditures are administered as approved by the Principal and Pastor.

Athletic Fees

Each athlete is required to pay a fee in order to participate in athletics.  These funds will be used to pay for uniforms, league fees and other necessities.  Students playing football must pay a $25 fee.  All other sports have a $10 fee.  The difference in fees is due to the high cost of protective football equipment.

Academic Standards

All student athletes must maintain a 1.5 grade point average for the quarter(s) in which they are participating in sports.     Probationary status will be reviewed at progress report time and again at the end of each quarter. 

1. With one (1) F on the Progress Report:  no games for one (1) week, but the student can go to practice and sit on the sidelines for games (out of uniform). Teacher must have minimum of four major grades.
2. With two (2) F’s on the Progress Report:  No games and no practice for one (1) week.  The student cannot sit with the team at games. Teacher must have minimum of three major grades.
3. With one (1) F on the Report Card: three (3) week suspension from participation in sporting activities.  No games or practice.  The student will have to show the principal that the grades have improved by the end of the three (3) week period.  If they have not improved, the suspension can be extended by the principal.
4. With two (2) F’s on the Report Card: Nine (9) week suspension from participation in sporting activities.
5. In the course of each three (3) week period, any student with an overall conduct grade average below a “C” will not participate in the next league game, sports activity.
6. Any student suspended from school will not participate in sports until reinstated by principal.
7. Coaches may suspend an athlete from a sporting event for breaking school rules or athletic rules.
8. A written copy of athletic rules are to be given to each team member at the opening of each season; that is, before the first practice session.  A written copy of athletic rules are to be placed on file in school office 2 weeks before the start of each season’s sport.  Coach’s name and phone number are to be listed at bottom of his/her rules list.
9. Rules for athletes, cheerleaders, and pep squad take effect August 1, of each school year. They are not carried over from the end of one year to the beginning of the next year.

Conduct Standards

Playing sports is a privilege, not a right. All student athletes must adhere to the student code of conduct at any practice or athletic event.  Any student-athlete whose privileges are revoked for on campus disciplinary problems may not participate in athletics for the time frame set forth in the student handbook.   Privileges may be revoked for excessive major infractions.

Coaches may set rules and standards of conduct within the parameters of the school code of conduct.   Any major discipline problems at athletic events or practices should be referred to the Principal.  The administration reserves the right to suspend or remove athletic privileges from any student-athlete for infractions deemed not in keeping with the athletic mission statement.  All student-athletes should observe the following athletic discipline policies:

1. Observe all school rules set forth in the student code of conduct at all athletic events and practices.  These rules are enforceable at all times the student is at a school sanctioned event or under the supervision of a coach or faculty member.
2. Dress in the proper game or practice uniform at all times.   No street clothes may be worn.
3. Practice good sportsmanship toward coaches, peers, opposing teams and referees at all times.
4. Be a role model.  Student-athletes are ambassadors for RCE.  The conduct and attitude of student-athletes reflect upon the school.

Attendance Standards

No student may participate in an athletic contest or practice if they missed three or more hours of school on the same day the contest or practice is held.