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Home of the Tigers Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee

Text Box: Announcement Mt. Pleasant High School is always looking for ways to be more efficient and effective in our fiscal policies. While it may seem like a minor issue to some, receipt of non-sufficient fund (NSF) checks is a time consuming and costly issue. As with any business, Mt. Pleasant High School has an obligation to our parents, and the community taxpayers, to be financially responsible. Processing NSF checks can take valuable time from the school personnel. To manage this process, our district will begin using FARS (Federal Automated Recovery Systems) on October 20, 2008. FARS utilizes the federal and state laws allowing the electronic recovery process of NSF checks which results in a high rate of recovery at no cost to the school district. The cost becomes the responsibility of those who wrote non-sufficient fund checks with the electronic recovery of the face amount of the check and the electronic recovery of the state fee from the check writer’s bank account. Utilizing FARS is an effort by the district to be fiscally accountable in a more efficient and cost effective manner. Mt. Pleasant High School will gladly accept checks. When a check is used as payment, the check writer authorizes us to process the payment as a check transaction, and to collect a fee through an electronic fund transfer from the check writer’s account if the payment is returned unpaid. “In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

Mt. Pleasant High School 600 N. Greenwood Street Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474

Phone: 931-379-5583 Fax: 931-379-2093

Text Box: Credit Recovery and Math Tutoring Credit recovery is being offered to students from 3:00-4:30p.m. each Monday and Wednesday in the Computer Lab with Mrs. McClain and Ms. Hunter. Math tutoring will be offered Monday and Wednesday with Mrs. Benson (room 17) and Mrs. Southall (room 16) from 3:00-4:00p.m. and on Tuesday with Mrs. Hoover (room 24) from 7:00-7:30a.m. and 3:00-4:00p.m. *Students should listen to announcements each day for location and/or schedule changes.

Text Box: To Parents of All Class of 2010 Seniors This is a reminder that in order to participate in graduation exercises this year all candidates must have completed all graduation requirements prior to Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Any student who has not met the required coursework and/or attendance requirements for graduation will not be allowed to “walk” on the 25th. Credit recovery is currently being held two afternoons (Monday and Wednesday) weekly with tutoring offered Monday-Thursday. A schedule for times, rooms and instructors is available in the office and with each homeroom teacher. Please check with your student regarding his/her status regarding graduation. If you have questions and/or concerns, please contact Mrs. Fleming in guidance or your student’s homeroom teacher.

Text Box: From the TSSAA Website “THE ROLE OF THE PARENT IN ATHLETICS” *The coach should ask his/her players how to deal with their parents. *Simply ask the kids what they would like their parents to know but are afraid to tell them when it comes to athletic participation. Get written responses. *Parents cannot deny the message if they love their kids because it came from their son or daughter. What kids feel their parents’ responsibilities are before, during, and after games: 1. Ask yourself why do you want your child to play, what do you expect out of your child, and what role do you expect him/her to have? * The parents’ answer should be the same as the child. If not, there is a problem. 2. Once a parent is sure their kid is safe physically and emotionally, they should release them to the coach and let them enjoy the experience (successes and failures) of playing the game. 3. Yelling at an official is one adult screaming at another in a public setting we are supposed to be using to teach kids discipline and respect. 4. During the game, kids stated they need model, poise, and confidence from the parents. 5. Kids want their parents to learn to watch the game and not concentrate solely on what they are doing. 6. Kids want their parents to focus on the team and team goals and take the focus off of them. 7. Kids want to hear one instructional voice during a game and that should be the voice they have heard all week long—THE COACH. * They do not want to hear their parents screaming instructions. * They want their parents to “Get Their Own Life”. 8. Kids want their parents to be spectators—not coaches, officials, or players. 9. After the game, kids state their worst experiences have been in the car with their parents. 10. Kids need time and space after the contest. They do not need to be analyzed by their parents or listen to the parent criticize the coach or officials. 11. Kids should never be made to feel that their parent loves them more when they play well in a game and less when they have a bad game. 12. Kids need to hear, “I love watching you play.” If they did not play, parents should say “I love watching you be a part of the team.” GUIDELINES FOR SPECTATORS (PARENTS) * Accept and understand the seriousness of your responsibility, and the privilege of being a parent of a student-athlete who is representing the school and community. * Remember that school athletics are learning experiences for students and that mistakes are sometimes made. * Praise student-athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, athletes, and as people. * A ticket is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to verbally assault others and be generally obnoxious. * Learn the rules of the game, so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place. * Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators, and support groups. Treat them as you would a guest in your own home. * Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the student-athlete, and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public. * Recognize and show appreciation for outstanding plays by either team. * Refrain from the use of any controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) before, and during games, and afterwards on or near the site of the event. * Use only those cheers that support and uplift the teams involved. * Communicate openly with your son/daughter about being a good sport. * Be a role model. You must set an example for the students/athletes. EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR * Yelling or waving arms during opponent’s free throw attempt, serve, etc. * Disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs, or gestures. * Booing or heckling an official’s decision. * Criticizing officials in any way; displays of temper with an official’s call. * Yells that antagonize opponents. * Refusing to give recognition for good performances. * Blaming loss of game on officials, coaches, or participants. * Name-calling in any form (officials, coaches, participants). * Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game. * Doing your own yells instead of following the lead of the cheerleaders.

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