PTHS Student Handbook 2026-2027

TRAVEL All athletes shall travel to athletic events with the team on which the athlete competes by use of school approved means of transportation.

We believe it is valuable for members of a team to celebrate a victory or comfort each other in defeat, so all athletes shall return home from athletic events with the team on which the athlete competes by use of school approved means of transportation. If a program’s head coach allows waivers of this rule, a sign out sheet will be available at the team’s event and: 1. ​ Parents or guardians (as identified by the school’s information system) may sign out their student-athlete without advance notice, OR 2. ​ A student-athlete may be signed out by and ride home with a teammate’s parent/guardian OR an adult relative if the student-athlete’s parent/guardian provides written notice (note or email) to the coach prior to the team’s scheduled departure time. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligibility reports shall be generated on Sundays by 2:00 p.m. Student athletes with two (2) F’s will be ineligible from Sunday to Sunday for weekly participation. In order to maintain eligibility for the following semester, a student athlete may not have received two (2) F’s the previous semester. Eligibility for most athletics is also governed by the rules of the Illinois High School Association and, if applicable, these rules will apply in addition to this Athletic Code. In case of a conflict between IHSA and this Athletic Code, the most stringent rule will be enforced. TRAINING RULES A1. The student athlete shall not smoke or chew tobacco or possess either (including natural and/or synthetic products). A2. The student athlete shall not drink or possess intoxicating beverages. A3. The student athlete shall not use or possess any illegal or controlled, non-prescribed drugs (including natural and/or synthetic look-a-like drugs). B. The student athlete shall not attend a function where alcohol or drugs is illegally served or present or transported. C. The student athlete shall not engage in gross misconduct or conduct which constitutes criminal activity. Any student-athlete found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to discipline in accordance with the school district’s athletic discipline policies.

VIOLATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

TRAINING RULES A1, A2, AND A3 FIRST OFFENSE : The student-athlete will be suspended for one-third (1/3) of the total contests in the current sport season or the first scheduled sport in which the athlete participates. The athlete must attend all practices and contests and follow all requirements for the sport successfully as set out by the coach for the entire season. Failure to complete in good standing will void any suspension served and the suspension will remain in effect as if no contests have already been served.

SECOND OFFENSE : The student-athlete will be suspended from all IHSA athletic activities for one calendar year (365 days) from the date of the offense. The original suspension may be reduced by half (180 days) from the