DEER ISLE-STONINGTON
CSD SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Policy Number: 3.16A
Approved:
Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School
Co-Curricular Handbook/Code
1. This code applies to all co-curricular groups at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School.
2. All students who wish to participate in any co-curricular activity must be aware of the code of conduct and recognize their responsibilities under this code. It is also the parents responsibility to understand the students obligations and to do their part to assure compliance.
3. Each participant should realize that activities at Deer isle-Stonington Elementary School are a privilege. When students become members of a Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School team, they must recognize that they are representatives of their school, community and themselves as individuals. They are expected to be leaders promoting good sportsmanship and citizenship.
4. Participants have this privilege of representing themselves and their school as long as they are willing to accept the responsibility of adhering to each and every provision herein. Failure to comply with these policies indicates that the participant does not wish to be part of Deer Isle-Stoningtons co-curricular program with consequent loss of this privilege.
5. Mandatory Meeting
A formal meeting of all participants and parent(s)/guardians will be held prior to the beginning of each activity. Students must attend a minimum of one session each school year prior to participation in any activity, including practice sessions. It may be necessary, by requirement of individual coaches/advisors, for students to attend more than one meeting in a school year.
6. It is expected that parents/guardians of participants attend a minimum of one such session during any school year. If extenuating circumstances prevent such attendance, the parents must communicate directly (in person or by telephone) with the coach/advisor or the athletic administrator to discuss the critical information presented at these meetings.
7. Eligibility
A. In order to participate in any interscholastic/co-curricular activity offered at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School, the student must have met all eligibility requirements approved by the School Committee. Particular note should be made that a student may not be failing any subject. All grades received on a rank card or mid-quarter progress report will be applied to this standard.
B. Grades will be checked for all participants at the end of each ranking period and at the issuance of progress reports in mid-quarter. Students deemed ineligible will remain so until the next grade check. Summer school and/or correspondence course-work may count towards fall sports season eligibility.
C. Behavioral eligibility will be determined by a students place on the discipline ladder. Any student who is at Step 4 or above will be ineligible. After two weeks without receiving a behavior slip, the student will move one step down the ladder. If a student moves below Step 4, they could gain/regain behavioral eligibility.
CSD School Committee Policy 3.16A
8. Substance Abuse Policy
A. No student shall distribute, dispense, possess, use or be under the influence of any alcohol or intoxicating beverages, performance enhancing products (creatine, androstenedione, anabolic steroids, etc.) or any controlled susbstance, or look alike substance, as defined by federal and state laws. Nor shall the student use or possess any tobacco product.
B. These prohibitions apply to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school or at any school sponsored activity or whose conduct at any time or place directly interferes with the operations, discipline, or general welfare of the school.
C. This may include, but not be limited to, being in a vehicle transporting illegal drugs or alcohol or knowingly being present in an area in which alcohol, tobacco and/or drugs are present.
9. Consequences
A. Athletic:
a. The first offense will result in suspension from 20% of the regularly scheduled contests. The student may participate in practices once they have fulfilled their requirements that exist in this code and CSD Policy 3.12.
b. The second offense results in suspension for the remainder of the season. If the second offense occurs in the last 50% of the season, then the result is suspension for 50% of the next season that he/she participates.
c. The third offense results in suspension from all co-curricular activities for one calendar year.
d. The fourth offense would result in elimination from the co-curricular program for the remainer of ones elementary school career.
B. Non-Athletic/Year Long:
a. The first infraction results in a four-week suspensions from all co-curricular activities.
b. The second infraction results in an eight-week suspension from all co-curricular activities.
c. A third infraction results in suspension from all co-curricular activities for the remainder of the school year.
d. A fourth infraction results in elimination from the co-curricular program for the remainder of ones elementary school career.
e. If the period of suspension is not completed by the end of the school year, the student must finish the suspension in the following school year.
f. These penalties are in addition to any discipline imposed under other applicable CSD policies.
10. General Rules
A. Participation is strictly on a voluntary basis. Therefore, membership in any activity implies understanding of, and adherence to, all sections of this code. For the purpose of implementing this code, an activity season will begin with the first team meeting and end with the last team meeting.
B. All members will abide by any additional regulations, including curfews, as set forth by coach/advisor.
C. Regular school attendance is required of all participants. Team members who are absent from school may not participate in an activity/practice that day unless permission is given by the athletic administrator or principal. Chronic tardiness will also result in loss of participation.
D. Participants must notify the coach/advisor of absences or tardiness prior to the activity/practice. Noncompliance with this rule will result in loss of participation.
E. Use of vulgar, profane and/or abusive language in the school shall not be tolerated, in accordance with the CSD Civility Policy.
CSD School Committee Policy 3.16A
General Rules (continued)
F. During school-sponsored activities, participants are to dress appropriately. The coach/advisor will clearly state behavior expectations to the team. Once students have joined a group they must stay with the group until the coach/advisor has dismissed them. All participants will travel by bus with the coach/advisor. Written permission for a member to travel with their parent/guardian by means other than the school bus is required. Contest travel release forms should be obtained by the coach/advisor, or athletic administrator for approval in advance. However, the coach/advisor may grant approval at his/her discretion to a parent/guardian requesting to transport their child home from a contest. Written permission from a students parent must be provided in order for a student to ride with another adult.
G. When applicable, players will be issued suitable equipment and each player will assume the responsibility for this equipment. No equipment shall be taken or used without the consent of the coach/advisor. Uniforms are not to be worn except during game situations or when designated by the coach/advisor. All uniforms/equipment will be cleaned and returned at the conclusion of the season. Students will be assessed for any lost or damaged equipment. Any student owing money or equipment from one activity will not be issued equipment in the next activity until all materials are returned or paid for.
H. All athletes must complete and parents/guardians must sign the Sport Waiver Form adopted by the CSD prior to any participation in the activity.
I. School health insurance or its equivalent is mandatory prior to participating in any co-curricular activity.
J. Sports Physicals are required for participation in an athletic activity. Physicals will be offered by the school nurse for sixth graders.
K. Students who wish to get physicals elsewhere, or students who have been injured, must provide proof of a physical.
L. Students joining an athletic team late (while the season is in progress) will be required to attend a minimum number of practices (to be determined by the coach) before being eligible to participate in contests. Attending games will count towards the minimum number of practices.
CSD Policy Form 3.17
Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School
Co-Curricular Policy
Sign Off Sheet
Dear Co-Curricular Participant and Parent/Guardian:
Prior to the start of each season, students participating in co-curricular activities
and their parents/guardians are asked to read the requirements and expectations
for participation in athletics and other co-curricular programs. Please review
this document and return the sign off sheet with appropriate signatures. Thank
you for your cooperation.
As a participant, I have read the Co-curricular Policy of Deer Isle-Stonington
Elementary School and agree to abide by all of its provisions. I understand
that violations of this policy may affect my participation in co-curricular
programs.
____________________________________ ______________ __________
Student School Year Date
As a parent, I have read the Co-Curricular Policy of Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary
School and agree to support its regulations and to work cooperatively with school
personnel in its enforcement.
____________________________________ _____________
Parent Date
If participating in an interscholastic sport, please complete the following
information:
Name of Insurance Co. _______________________________
Policy Number _______________________________
Date of Last Physical Exam _______________________________
Name of Physician _______________________________
(completing form)
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