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Code of Conduct |
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Last updated - June 19, 2007 |
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High school officials, coaches of athletic teams and advisors of student activities believe that students who are selected for the privilege of membership on teams, squads, performing groups, clubs, and other school organizations should conduct themselves as responsible representatives of the school. In order to assure this conduct, coaches and sponsors enforce a Code of Conduct. Furthermore members of teams and organizations who fail to abide by the Code of conduct are subject to disciplinary action. Members of teams and organizations must always serve as examples of high moral character and must demonstrate appropriate academic commitment which is expected from all students. As recognized representatives of their school, members are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior during the season/activity or out of season/activity, in uniform or out of uniform, on campus or off campus.
Section A - Extracurricular Activities and Education 1. The high school has as its primary goal the academic education of all students. Therefore, each coach or sponsor has the obligation to encourage students to perform within reasonable academic expectations. (Minimum of 2.00 GPA and not more than one "failing" grade.) 2. All student use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, or possession or use of non-prescribed controlled substances or paraphernalia for their use will not be tolerated, and the violator will be subject to disciplinary action. 3. We strongly disapprove of students staying home on school days to rest for events that day or night. The administration reserves the right to limit participation of students in cases of non-attendance at school. 4. Rule enforcement will be consistent and immediate. School officials are not expected to police off-campus, non-school activities unless the violation is brought to public attention, is sufficiently severe to bring discredit upon the school, and substantial probable cause is found to bring legal charges. 5. Each coach or sponsor has the prerogative to establish additional rules pertaining to the activity supervised. These rules may include attendance at practices, contests, trips, etc. Rules set by the individual coach or sponsor must be in writing and approved by the Athletic Director of Administrator and communicated to the student participants before the activity begins. 6. Students suspended from school will not be allowed to participate in activities or athletics while they are on suspension.
Section B - Procedures A student may be suspended from participation in any activity according to the following procedures: 1. All reports of violations of the Code of Conduct are to be communicated to the Athletic Director, coach, or administration. 2. The administrator of the respective area contacts the student, the parents, the coach or sponsor to inform them of the violation and the procedures to be followed. If requested, a meeting is scheduled within three (3) school days. This meeting includes the coordinator of the activity, the student, his or her parents, if they desire, and the student’s coach, sponsor, or advisor. 3. The Athletic Director and the coach or sponsor will determine immediately the course of action. The student and parents are notified of the decision. 4. Any student who violates the guidelines and/or does not satisfactorily complete the season or activity may not be eligible for any awards or special recognition given for participation in the activity. Furthermore, a student who holds an elected or appointed office or position (i.e. student body officer, class officer, peer leader, team captain, student organization officer) may be required to relinquish said position upon violation of the guidelines.
Section C - Guidelines for Action Guidelines are for the school year and refer to infractions which occur in or out of season. Guidelines also apply during the entire calendar year when the student is actively engaged in a school‑related activity on or off‑campus.
Athletics Consequences for infraction by athletes are determined by the following guidelines depending upon the severity of the offense; the consequence may move immediately to step 3.
Step 1 Out of Season - Minimum penalty - warning and probation In Season - Suspension from at least one contest Step 2 Out of Season - Suspension from at least one contest In Season - Suspension from at least one-half of the season. Step 3 In or Out of Season - Suspension from all athletics for the remainder of the school year.
These suspensions may carry over from season to season during a single year.
Section D - Right of Appeal A student and his or her parents may appeal a decision by writing a letter to the Athletic Director with copies to the principal, within three (3) days following the meeting. This letter should request a hearing with the Administrative Council (Athletic Director, Principal & Assistant Principal over the Activity/Sport).
Within five (5) days after the letter is received, the Athletic Director will notify the parents and the participant of the time and place of the appeal hearing. The school’s Administrative Council will hear both sides of the case and will take action which they consider to be in the best interests of the student and the school. During the time between the original decision and the hearing, the Principal has the authority to waive the action which has been taken.
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Region IV Activities Handbook |
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