ATHLETIC BEHAVIORAL CODE OF CONDUCT
NOTE: THIS POLICY IS IN EFFECT YEAR ROUND (12 MONTHS)
The Hauppauge School District heartily embraces the New York State goals of Education
through athletics called, the Educational Framework for Athletics or the 4C's.
The Mission Statement of the Hauppauge School District Athletic Program is to foster the
quest for excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience within an atmosphere
of sportsmanship. Successful programs develop individual and team potential by promoting high
standards of competence, character, civility, and citizenship. Each of these qualities is defined as
follows:
COMPETENCE
A student-athlete in a quality program is competent in terms of: skill development, knowledge of the
game/strategies, fitness/conditioning/healthy behavior.
CHARACTER
A student-athlete in a quality program demonstrates responsibility to self, team and school,
accountability, dedication, trustworthiness/fair play, self-control.
CIVILITY
A student-athlete in a quality program demonstrates civility towards others showing: respect, fairness,
caring.
CITIZENSHIP
A student-athlete in a quality program demonstrates citizenship through actions show evidence of:
loyalty, commitment, teamwork, role modeling.
Being a member of a Hauppauge School District Athletic Team is a privilege, not a right. You are
responsible, as a member of a team, with your coaches, parents and teachers to continually strive to
better yourselves in all the 4C's.
