Purpose of High School Athletics
The purpose of athletics is to contribute to the overall educational experience of the balanced and total student. Competition in high school athletics is a privilege. Accompanying that privilege is the responsibility of the student to conform to standards established by the school teams and instituted by the NFHS, CIF, CIF-SDS, SDUSD, and school athletic conference.
Student-Athletes accept the responsibility of conducting themselves to a higher standard of expectations. Concepts learned through athletics include teamwork, integrity, sportsmanship, restraint, persistence, leadership, self-esteem, discipline, and humility. Student-athletes will be expected to adhere to the following code of behavior:
We expect that PHHS Athletes will strive to:
- At all times represent their school in a positive manner.
- Excel academically as well as athletically
- Be on time, be enthusiastic, dependable, loyal, and cooperative.
- Be responsible and open to coaching.
- Be a team player.
- Abide by the general rules of discipline as established for you by the CIF, CIF San Diego Section, San Diego City Conference, and Patrick Henry High School.
Student-Athlete Expectations & Responsibilities:
- Develop leadership on the field of play, the classroom, and the campus.
- Represent your high school in a positive manner at all times.
- Maintain a G.P.A of 2.0 or above (unweighted academic GPA)
- Embody respect and responsibility in the classroom.
- Be on time.
- Be at all practices and games.
- Come prepared to be a part of the team.
- Come prepared to do your best. This includes proper nutrition, sleep and care of injuries and illness.
- Be positive.
- If you don’t understand something, ask your coaches.
- Be respectful of yourself, your teammates, your coaches, your parents, the officials, and the fans at all times.
- Take care of all equipment, uniforms issued and return at the end of the season.
- Respect rules and policies.