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ACTIVITY CODE OF CONDUCT It is the strong belief of our school and community that representing Bloomington High School South is an honor and a privilege. As a part of upholding this belief, appropriate conduct and behavior expectations need to be followed at all times. Any student at BHSS who chooses to participate in an extra-curricular activity of any type will be required to follow the Code of Conduct guidelines outlined below in order to maintain eligibility in that activity. Extra-curricular activities include athletics, band, choir, clubs, and any other school sponsored activities that happen outside the school day. It will be the responsibility of the staff and administration of the school to fairly and consistently enforce this policy in all extra-curricular activities in which our students participate. The intent of this policy is to encourage positive decision-making skills and work with the student and parents to provide appropriate safety nets when the student has made a poor choice. It is our hope that this policy will help promote and ensure the tradition and pride that we all have in our students and school. The Code of Conduct must be signed before the student will be permitted to participate. The Code of Conduct will be kept on file and will be in effect for the student’s high school career. Consequences for violations of the code of conduct will vary depending on the cooperation and honesty of those involved. I. Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco: Students involved in extra-curricular activities should be aware that if they are present at a function where alcohol and/or drugs are being used, they should leave immediately. The use or possession of alcohol, drugs or tobacco by students will not be tolerated and will result in the following penalties: A. If the student turns him/herself into school personnel and/or cooperates with school personnel during the investigation of each offense: 1. First offense—The student will participate in a mandatory drug counseling program that will be specified/coordinated by the school. If the student refuses to participate in counseling they will be considered uncooperative and will lose 40% of their season. If reasonable suspicion of continued use arises after the initial incident, the student will be required to take a drug test. Student and parent will be responsible for all costs incurred. 2. Second offense—Suspension of 20% of total season (including sanctioned scrimmages). Students will be allowed to practice but may not dress for competition during suspension. 3. Third offense—One calendar year suspension. However if during the first or second offense there was a lack of cooperation the suspension will become permanent. 4. Fourth offense—Permanent suspension in all extra-curricular activities. B. If the student does not turn him/herself into school personnel and does not cooperate with school personnel during the investigation (this would include denying usage and failing a drug test): 1. First offense (without cooperation)—Suspension 40% of total season (including sanctioned scrimmages), and the student will participate in a mandatory community drug counseling program that will be specified/coordinated by the school. Student and parent will be responsible for all costs incurred. 2. Second offense (without cooperation)—Permanent suspension in all extra-curricular activities. II. Suspension from School: Student is suspended from the extra-curricular activity for same period of time. III. Grades: All students must be enrolled in and passing courses in compliance with IHSAA regulations to be eligible for athletic participation. Eligibility for extra-curricular participation will be determined by the club sponsor/administration. IV. Behavior: Conduct of all students involved in extra-curricular activities will be of the highest caliber while in school, in the community, during practices, games and competitions. Students who do not represent BHSS in an appropriate manner exhibited by their habits, conduct or character IN OR OUT OF SCHOOL, YEAR ROUND, shall be subject to disciplinary measures. This could result in suspension or dismissal from activities as determined by the coach, sponsor, athletic director or principal. This conduct includes relationships with coaches, team members, fellow students, teachers and the general public. V. Profanity: The use of profanity will not be tolerated. VI. Stealing, Theft and Vandalism: Students shall not vandalize property at school or at other schools nor have in their possession any item(s) stolen from any source, including uniforms or equipment from BHSS or from other schools. VII. Criminal Guilt: If you are found guilty of a criminal act, you will not be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities for one year. VIII. Quitting Teams: If you quit a team after the first interscholastic contest you may not participate in another sport during that season without consent from both coaches involved. This includes off-season weight programs conducted by the school. IX. Timeline: In accordance with school policy and the IHSAA these rules are in effect all year, including summer. X. Appeal Process: A student and his or her parent/guardian have the right to appeal a ruling by so notifying the administration in writing within five (5) business days after notification of the decision. The Extra-Curricular Activity Appeals Board consists of members of the administrative staff. If written notification is not received within five (5) business days, the right of the appeal is forfeited. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY ELIGIBILITY AT BHSS Purpose: 1. To emphasize the importance of academic achievement. 2. To monitor the academic progress of ECA participants frequently and more consistently. 3. To provide support and encouragement to all ECA participants for academic achievement. Goals: 1. To raise the overall GPA of ECA participants. 2. To ensure that qualified ECA participants meet the academic standards necessary to continue at the collegiate level if the opportunity exists. General Rule: Students must pass five classes to be eligible. Monitoring Process: ECA participants who are considered to be in season will be monitored each grading period and when official report cards are issued. Consequences: 1. Failure: Participants who are failing one or more subjects at a monitoring point will be ineligible for one day of competition (practice does not count). At the next monitoring point if the student is continuing to fail the same course,the student will be ineligible for three weeks of competition or until the next monitoring point indicates that the student is passing. All failure will be investigated to determine the cause and possible solutions. If there are extenuating circumstances behind the failure (e.g. extended illnesses), eligibility will be reviewed on an individual basis by the ECA sponsor and school administration. If a student is competing in a State Organization sponsored tournament or event, e.g., IHSAA, ISSMA, or IACE, the IHSAA guidelines for scholarship will determine eligibility to ensure consistent monitoring of academic progress. Consequences for students will be limited to a single semester. 2. Near Failure: It is unacceptable for students who are in-season participants to have two or more D ’s when grades are monitored. They are at a point that is considered at-risk of failure. If a student has two or more D’s during monitoring, they will remain eligible for competition. At the second monitoring, if two or more D’s are present in the same subjects, the student will be ineligible for one day of competition. Off-Season Monitoring: All students at South will be monitored according to the established grading periods. Sponsors of extracurricular activities will attempt to monitor off-season participants at the end of each grading period. Attendance and Extracurricular Participation: A student must attend school for one half day on the day of a scheduled activity of any kind (music, ahletics, speech, drama, etc.) Exceptions to this rule are the observance of major religious holidays or medical conditions requiring a doctor's care. These exceptions should be prearranged with the attendance office and the student should be cleared by a building administrator for participation. If the student is absent on Friday or the day before school holiday begins, he/she will not be allowed to participate until the teacher/coach sponsoring the activity and a building administrator have determined the validity of the absence and/or the status of the student’s health. |
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