St. Joseph Catholic School is a participating member of the Dallas Parochial League [DPL]. This league supports athletics in grades 5 through 8. The types of programs include:

Cheerleading Cross country Football Volleyball Basketball

Track Baseball Softball Annual competition [team and/or individual] in soccer, swimming, and golf

Congratulations to our boys and girls softball teams. We won!!

SPORTS AWARD RECEPTION:  There will be a reception for all 5th-7th grade athletes and families on Thursday, May 15th.  Please see the invitation in today’s Friday Folder or click here and be sure to RSVP by May 12th.  We need some volunteer 4th grade parents to assist at the reception.  Please contact Chris Zugelder at czconsultinginc@gmail.com or call 972-741-3869 to volunteer.

ATHLETICS PICTURES:  There has been a change in dates!  The Athletics Pictures are going to be taken on Wednesday, May 21st starting at 6:00pm in the Gym and running through the PTO meeting.  Exact times for each team will be distributed next week.  All uniforms must be turned in after the team picture is taken (Baseball & Softball will turn in uniforms at end of season.)  Also, Sports Distributors will be there on the 21st from 6-7pm for any 4th-7th graders who would like to purchase a St. Joseph letter jacket.  Click here to see the flyer.

VOLLEYBALL SIGN-UP for any 4th-7th grade boys or girls will be on Wednesday, May 21st from 6-7:00pm in the Gym.  This is for the 08-09 season.  Fees and forms must be turned in at this time.  If you have already turned in your forms and fees, then no need to attend.  Questions…please contact Chris Zugelder at czconsultinginc@gmail.com or call 972-741-3869.    

FORMS:

• Notarized Medical Release Form
• Parents Code of Conduct
• Physical Form
• Prospective Coaches Form
• Registration for Sports

DPL VOLLEYBALL:  Volleyball season has begun!  Please come out and support our 5th, 6th and 7th grade Boys & Girls volleyball teams.  Visit dplsports.com for game times and locations. Click here for a schedule.

Athletic Probation (No Pass No Play)
Students participating in DPL activities (defined as any and all organized activities/competitions sponsored by the Dallas Parochial League) are required to maintain a grade no less than 76 in each subject area and to achieve no less than a satisfactory rating in areas concerning conduct, effort, or self-discipline (hereafter, the minimum standards). Student reports will be reviewed and a two-week probationary period will begin upon the distribution of quarterly progress reports and report cards. If the student does not meet the minimum standards they will be placed on a two-week athletic probation. During those two weeks, students are prohibited from participating in practices and/or games. Once the probationary period expires, the affected students will be assessed again. If the student has shown progress and successfully raised his/her grade and/or conduct above minimum standard, they will be permitted to return to their team. If, after being assessed, a student still maintains grades below 76 or unsatisfactory conduct grade, they will be placed on an additional two week probationary period. Assessments will continue every two weeks until the student’s grades and/or conduct are brought up to standard or the season ends.

During the Athletic Probation period, it will be the responsibility of the Athletic Director to communicate with affected students and their coaches. It will be the responsibility of the Principal to communicate with the student’s parents.