2008-09 MYHA S.K.A.T.E. Program

What is S.K.A.T.E:

MYHA endorses the S.K.A.T.E. Skaters Keep Achieving through Education (S.K.A.T.E.) academic program for the seventh year in a row.  Last year we had close to 400 players qualify for the Academic Achievement Award and we’re looking forward to another successful year.

As competitors, young players set goals for themselves on the ice and in the classroom. Like the cheers they hear for goals, assists and good hustle, students respond positively to recognition and reward for their performances in the classroom. In fact, 99% of youth hockey players will never play professional hockey, so the idea of placing greater emphasis on education makes sense.

S.K.A.T.E. encourages, rewards, and supports youth hockey players who commit themselves to their schoolwork while enjoying the sport of hockey.   MYHA’s objectives are to foster solid work habits in young players, on and off the ice that will stay with them throughout their lives.  Students who achieve a 3.0 GPA or higher, during the second quarter/academic period will be recognized at an Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony at Minnetonka High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM on Thursday March 19, 2009.

PROGRAM CRITERIA

Qualifications for an Academic Achievement Award”

1.       Obtain a “B” “V” or 3.0 GPA for the 2^nd Quarter OR

2.       Provide a teacher signature confirming one of the following

a.      The student is demonstrating an above average effort for his/her ability OR

b.      Student attends a school that does not give letter grades but they are performing at what would be considered a 3.0 GPA

NO INCOMPLETES ALLOWED

PROOF OF S.K.A.T.E. ELIGIBILITY

One of the following must be submitted by February 25, 2009* in order for player to be eligible for an academic achievement award and participate in the ceremony in March:

1.       Completed Application Form & Copy of Report Card with Grades (comments can be blackened out)

2.       Completed Application & Signature from Teacher (subject to audit)

3.       Completed Application & Public Honor Roll Status for verification (MME or MMW or MHS web-site)

Grades: If you are graded on a letter grade system, the formula and process you should use is listed below. For each class, list the points that correspond with the letter grade for that class. Add all the points together and then divide by the total number of classes. This should give you a number between 0 and 4. If the numbers is 3.0 or higher, you qualify.

If you are graded on an E, S, P, N system, (or equivalent) the formula and process you will use is listed below. For each class, list the points that correspond with the letter grade for that class. Add all the points together and then divide by the total number of classes. This should give you a number between 0 and 4. If the numbers is 2.0 or higher, you qualify.   

If your child is graded on a Elementary P, D, S process please have your child’s teacher sign the S.K.A.T.E. form to confirm that they are performing at a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Players who qualify for an Academic Achievement award will not only receive a certificate and bag tag but will also be entered into a state wide drawing for prizes.

All teams who qualify at 100% will receive an additional prize from MYHA.

DEADLINE FOR S.K.A.T.E APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS FEBRUARY 25, 2009:

We will be collecting SKATE applications through February 13, 2009. Please submit a copy of your child’s report card to your team manager or SKATE coordinator in a sealed envelope with the comments section blackened out or a copy of the Honor Roll from your child’s web-site as proof of qualification along with the S.K.A.T.E. application.  All Packets of Applications should be dropped off at the Pagel Activity Center office marked SKATE.

This program is not mandatory for all Student Athletes. Participation is up to the family of each individual skater. No incomplete grades are allowed during the designated grading period.

Please direct any questions on the program to your S.K.A.T.E. representative or Team Manager.

Thank you for your continued support!

Cassey Murphy
S.K.A.T.E. Coordinator - MYHA
612-578-2066

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