Guidelines

Student possession of or use of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, non-prescribed controlled substances or paraphernalia for their use will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

A student must be in school by period 5 (attend periods 5-8) or have administrative approval for an absence or they will not be allowed to participate in any scheduled interscholastic event that day. The administration reserves the right to limit participation of students in cases of nonattendance. 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 and is severe enough to bring discredit upon the school, and is clearly proven.

Each coach or sponsor has the prerogative to establish additional rules pertaining to the activity supervised. These rules may include attendance at practices, curfew, dress, personal appearance, fees, and general conduct of participants during practices, contests, trips, etc. Rules set by the individual coach or sponsor must be in writing and approved by the Activities Director and/or the Principal. The rules are in place once they have been communicated to the participants of that activity. The above expectations may not exceed the policies established by the school.

Students suspended from school by the Principal will not be allowed to participate in activities or athletics while they are on suspension and, upon returning, will be ineligible for a period of one calendar week for any contest or activity. The student will be allowed to practice
The Activities Director and Principal will be notified of all violations of the Code of Conduct and the consequences of the infraction. In addition to the penalties imposed by the Code of Conduct, infractions will also be subject to appropriate school disciplinary policies.

Disciplinary Procedures:

1. A student may be suspended from participation in any contest, practice, or activity when: Reports of the violation of the Expectation Code is made by the coach / sponsor to the Activities Director or the Principal.
2. After an administrator and coach / sponsor determines the course of action, the student and his/her parent(s) or guardian are notified of the decision.
3. If requested, a meeting is scheduled within three (3) school days. This meeting includes one or more school administrators, the student, his or her parent(s) or guardian, if they desire, and the student's coach or sponsor.
4. A student who violates the guidelines and/or does not satisfactorily complete the season or activity may not be eligible for awards or special recognition given for participation in that activity. A student who holds an elected or appointed office or position may be required to relinquish said position.
5. Penalties will be applied in every activity in which a student participates. Any offense constitutes a violation of all activities covered under the guidelines.

Guidelines for Disciplinary Action:

The established guidelines apply to the calendar year and infractions that occur in or out of season. Guidelines also apply when the student is actively engaged in a school-related activity on or off campus.

Consequences for infraction by athletes are determined by the following guidelines.

1st offense: Ineligible for at least one(1) game.

2nd offense: Ineligible for at least four(4) games of the season.

3rd offense: Ineligible for all athletics for the remainder of the school year.

***NOTE*** Consequences may carry over from season to season during a single calendar year.

Consequences for infractions by participants in other school activities are determined by the following guidelines:

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS - - - (ineligibility does not carry over from year to year for special interest clubs, student government, class boards, honorary societies)

1st offense: Ineligible to participate in, at least, the next activity.

2nd offense: Ineligible to participate in, at least, the next two activities.

3rd offense: Ineligible to participate in all activities for the remainder of the school year.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONS ----- (ineligibility does not carry over from year to year for
music, speech, debate, drama, sports-related activities)

1st offense: Ineligible for at least the next major performing event.

2nd offense: Ineligible for at least the next two performances.

3rd offense: Ineligible for the remainder of the performing events for the entire school year.

A student and his or her parent(s) or guardian may discuss a decision by requesting a meeting with the Principal or Activity Director within three (3) days following the decision.

Within five (5) school days after the meeting, parent(s) or guardian and the student will be notified of the action that they consider in the best interests of the student and the school. During the time between the original decision and the final decision, the Principal has the authority to waive the action.