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Please note: the Baseball and Softball games originally scheduled for Friday, April 25, versus Gridley have been rescheduled for Thursday, April 24.

MRSA Facts

Recent reports in the news about MRSA staph infections have raised many concerns and questions by parents. The reasons why there are increased cases of this particular type of infection are not clear. But what is known are some ways to protect ourselves from this and other skin infections.

Between 25% and 30% of the population carry some form of staph bacteria either on their skin or in their nose. They do not become sick with the bacteria themselves, but can spread it to others by skin contact or by touching surfaces others come in contact with. Most staph infections (impetigo, boils, cellulitis) are diagnosed by a doctor and treated with antibiotics. The MRSA type of staph bacteria can only be diagnosed by culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing by the doctor, who then will prescribe a stronger type of antibiotic to treat the infection. In all cases of staph infection, it is very important to follow the doctor’s directions carefully and to finish all the antibiotics prescribed.

The best way to prevent staph infections of any kind is to wash hands frequently with soap and running water and to keep hands away from the nose. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers work well if soap and water aren’t available.

Others ways to prevent staph infections include:

For more information, contact your doctor, the local health department, or go to http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinSchools/.

Wendy Kennedy, RN
School Nurse

Although NO cases have been reported at WUHS or ACE, please read this important alert regarding MRSA (methicillin-resistant staph aureus) staph infections!!  Also, check out the California Department of Public Health's Parent's Guide to MRSA.

In order to participate in any of these activities, you must meet the following requirements:

1. You must have a physical examination taken after July 1 for the coming school year (see announcement at top of this page).
2. You must have insurance (contact the school for information on obtaining insurance if you do not have any).  Have you read the Principal's letter on Student Insurance?
3. You must meet the Eligibility Requirements specified below.
4. You must abide by and submit the signature page from the school's Athletic Policy.
5. You must fill out the forms found in the 2007-08 Athlete Clearance Packet.  This packet is currently available in the Main Office (an online version will be available soon).

New Athletic Eligibility Requirements

Beginning in August 2007 for the first quarter of the Fall semester.

Minimum Requirements

2.0 Grade Point Average, No Fails and Passing Advisory Class. Students may not be more than 20 credits behind in their progress toward graduation at the end of each semester grading period.

Freshmen Eligibility

All freshmen enter Fall Semester of their 9th grade year eligible for fall first quarter. Once they begin attending school, they are under the schools academic eligibility rules.

Probation

All students may apply for a one time only probation in their 4-year high school career if they have one F. Probation may not be used if the student does not have a minimum 2.0 GPA and or is not passing their Advisory Class:

Probation at the quarter will allow a student to participate, on a weekly basis, providing the student makes academic progress and demonstrates consistent attendance and positive citizenship.

Probation at the semester will allow a student to practice but not play, sit on the bench, or travel until the first progress report. At that time if the student meets the requirements as stated previously, they may join/rejoin their team.

Returning Students

The 2006-07 eligibility requirements of 2.0 GPA and no more than one F are in place for the beginning of the 2007 fall semester only. All students, regardless of previous status must meet the new requirements to be eligible by the first quarter and all grading periods thereafter.

Questions?

Call Mr. Dave Contreras, Assistant Principal/Athletics Director at 633-3100 ext 112 or email at dcontreras@wheatlandhigh.org.

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Have other questions?  Contact us at:

Dave Contreras, Athletic Director
athleticsdirectorwheatlandhigh.org
(530) 633-3100 x112

Ginny Selfridge, Cheer Advisor/Coach
cheerwheatlandhigh.org
(530) 633-3100 x181

1010 Wheatland Road
Wheatland, CA 95692-9798
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