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Writing in the End Zone

Football and English
Student-Athlete Contract
Writing in the End Zone is the result of a partnership between CSM Football and the
English Department. Coaches and English Professors work together to provide you support
on the field and in the classroom. The best way to ensure athletic and academic success is
through teamwork, commitment, and dedication.

Writing in the End Zone English courses—828, 838, and 100/101—are taught by English
faculty, all of whom are dedicated to your success. We are available to you at your request
whether or not you are enrolled in our course.

Teeka James Jon Kitamura James Carranza

Office: 17-125 Office: 17-174 Office: 17-117
Phone: (650) 574-6390 Phone: (650) 574-6554 Phone: (650) 574-6568
james@smccd.edu kitamuraj@smccd.edu carranza@smccd.edu

The guidelines for your participation in Writing in the End Zone courses are the same as those
required of you for participation on our football team, whether you are an active member or a
Grey Shirt or Red Shirt. The consequences for not following CSM Football guidelines are the
same in the classroom as they are on the field.

As a Writing in the End Zone student-athlete, you are expected to

• Attend and be to class on time

(seated at 5 minutes after the hour, ready to start at 10 after)

• Come to class prepared

(homework complete, reading finished, essay printed)

• Call or email your instructor if you cannot attend class, conferences, or other
scheduled meetings

• Ask questions when you need help on any type of assignment

• Conference with any of the Writing in the End Zone instructors regularly

• Maintain a high level of respect for yourself, your peers, coaches, and instructors
 over
You can expect us to

• Be available to you at your request for any type of assistance

• Work with you one-on-one to develop your reading and writing abilities

• Help you to identify and address areas of academic weakness

• Help you to identify and build on your academic strengths

• Hold you to a high standard of academic achievement

• Maintain a high level of respect for you, your coaches, and your athletic and academic
endeavors

I understand the guidelines for participation in Writing in the End

Zone and will follow them in order to achieve success both on the field and in the classroom.

Signed: Date: