Remember that playing sports at Pope is a privilegePope High School Student Athlete Expectations
Student-athletes at Pope must remember that they are always representing Pope High School. Student-athletes will be held to a very high standard in the way they perform in the classroom, how they carry themselves in the community and how they interact with others.
Remember that playing sports at Pope is a privilege
Put academic performance ahead of athletic performance
Follow all the rules and Codes of Conduct set in place by the Cobb County School
District, Pope High School, the Georgia High School Association or their
individual teams and coaches.
Never engage in behavior on or off the field that reflects poorly on their
school, their community, their family, their team or themselves.
Remain drug and alcohol free
Not take any items that do not belong to them
Turn in a completed physical form to the head coach of his or her sport in a
timely manner
Have regular and punctual attendance to school, all classes, practices, games
and any other team or school functions.
Take care of all school equipment
Keep all belongings secure
Keep any and all personal spaces clean and organized
Report all injuries accurately to coaches and trainers
Support their teammates and remember his or her obligations to them
Know that playing time is not guaranteed and is solely the decision of the coach
During any In-School or Out of School Suspensions, Pope High School student athletes may not participate in any athletic activity including games, practices, scrimmages and banquets.
All Pope High School student athletes should be familiar with Cobb County School District Administrative Rule JJICA (see attached). Pope High School will follow all Cobb County Administrative Rules regarding student conduct and participation in extracurricular activities.
In addition, each team has established a set of rules and disciplinary consequences for infractions of these rules. The Pope High School Administration supports the development and implementation of behavior rules for each team.
Each Pope High School student athletes will have on file with their coach a copy of these rules and expectations with their signature and the signature of his or her parents or guardians.