PARIS

HIGH

SCHOOL

EXTRACURRICULAR

POLICY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

The program of extracurricular activities at Paris High School offers instruction, competition as well as many activities that contribute to the overall program at the school.

 

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR ALL EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMS

 

·           Participation in a sound extracurricular program contributes to the total development of the student.

 

·           A sound extracurricular program teaches participants the values of cooperation as well as the spirit of competition.  A student learns to work with others for the achievement of group goals, as well as individual goals.

 

·           Activities outside of the regular school program are a wholesome equalizer because the individual is judged on what he/she can do, not on the basis of the social, ethnic, or economic group to which his/her family belongs.

 

·           Individual school administration will provide adequate control for safety and proper atmosphere.

 

·           Staff members will conduct themselves in a manner respectful of their position.

 

 

 

 

 

_______________________________                      ______________________________

                Principal, PHS                                                          Athletic Director, PHS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM

 

The rules spelled out in this code will apply to members of each of the following Board of Education approved programs including but not limited to:

 

Category I Activities                        Category II Activities                      

 

Football                                  Student Council                                 

Golf (B/G)                              Class Officers                                    

Tennis (B/G)                           Key Club                                            

Cross Country (B/G)              FCCLA                                              

Volleyball                               Art Club                                             

Basketball (B/G)                    Spanish Club

Baseball                                  French Club

Softball                                   SADD

Track and Field (B/G)                        FFA

Cheerleading                          Scholastic Bowl                                 

Drama                                     WYSE

Jazz Band                                Pen 56

Orchestra                                Intramurals    

Dance Team                                       

                                               

                                               

(B/G) = Boys and Girls Teams

 

REGULATORY ORGANIZATION

 

The National Federation of State High School Associations

Establishes rules and guidelines for various sports.  State associations utilize these rules for conduction sports activities.

 

The Illinois High School Association

This is the state representative for the National Federation.  The association is composed of high schools in the state that set policy and regulation concerning the conduct of athletic events.  The association sponsors state tournaments in both boys’ and girls’ sports.

 


The Apollo Conference

An affiliation of schools that conducts athletic events according to the rules of the National Federation, the Illinois High School Association, and other such rules, as the conference deems desirable.  Conference schedules and meets are held in both boys’ and girls' sports.

 

 

 

 

EXTRACURRICULAR CODE OF CONDUCT

 

The Extracurricular Code of Conduct consists of rules and regulation that govern the student’s conduct while participating in the extracurricular program at Paris High School.  In making the decision to participate in the extracurricular programs at Paris High School, the student must make a commitment to:

 

1.               Comply with the rules of the Illinois High School Association and the Apollo Conference.

2.               Comply with the training rules and regulation as established by the coach/sponsor of each activity in which the student is participating.  The sponsor or coach(subject to the approval of the principal and athletic director) has the authority to specify additional training rules relating to health, safety, conduct, attitude and language use, and may discipline students for violations of those rules and advocates.

3.               Comply with the rules and regulations as developed, set down and approved by the Board of Education.

 

The rules set forth in this policy are based upon the assumption that participation in the extracurricular program at Paris High School is a privilege, not a right.

 

Before participating in an extracurricular activity, students and their parents must  read and sign a copy of the extracurricular code.  If a student chooses not to sign code at registration, but subsequently decides to participate in an activity, Paris High School reserves the right to investigate if there has been an any previous violation of the code during the past 365 days.  If a violation has occurred, the consequences will go into effect for the desired activity prior to participation.

 

RULES FOR PARTICIPATION

 

The student shall not commit any criminal offense in any jurisdiction.  A report of an officer in any jurisdiction shall be investigated.  The administration will investigate any incident brought forward by an individual who is willing to sign a written statement.  Anonymous allegations will not be considered.

 

CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATION

 

All suspensions will be served at the highest level of participation.  A student under suspension will not be allowed to participate at any level under suspension (e.g. a student cannot serve a suspension at the J.V. level when he/she also participates at the varsity level.

 

 

 

 

First Offense:

 

1.               A student who is found to be in violation of this code will incur a 20% suspension from the activities they are involved in.  If a suspension cannot be completed before the end of the activity the remainder of the suspension will be served in the next activity.

 

2.               In addition, the student will be required to give a 5-minute presentation to his or her sponsor/coach and the athletic director/principal.  The coach/sponsor has the option to require the presentation be given to the team/club.

 

3.               The student athlete and his or her parents will be required to schedule and participate in a conference with the coach and athletic director before the athlete returns to playing status.

 

Second Offense:

 

1.               Violation of the Rules for Participation on a second occasion within 365 days of a first violation will result in a suspension from extracurricular activities for one year (365 days) beginning the date of the second suspension.

 

2.               Volunteer Counseling - When a 2nd offense occurs, the student and parents are encouraged to seek professional counseling at their expense.

 

 

3.                The student athlete and his or her parents will be required to schedule and participate in a conference with the coach and athletic director before the athlete returns to playing status.

 

For both 1st and 2nd offenses---a student who remains violation free for a period of 365 days from the suspension will have a “clean record” and previous violations will not be considered in further disciplinary actions with regards to this code

 

Third Offense:

 

1.               Violation of the Rules of Participation on a third occasion within 365 days of a second offense will result in a suspension from extracurricular participation for the remainder of the high school career.

 

2.               If a student completes counseling from a state accredited counseling program at their own expense and remains violation free for a period of at least 365 days after a third offense they may appeal to the administration for reinstatement to the extracurricular program.  To be eligible for this appeal the student will need to have served a suspension of not less than two years (730 days) from the date of the second violation. Any reinstatement is subject to Board approval.

 

 

For All Offenses:

 

If a student may become eligible again during their high school career, they may be allowed to practice, attend games or contests as well as sit with the team at the discretion of the coach and athletic director or the sponsor and principal.  The student will be subject to the same rules of conduct expected of all participants.

 

Students who are participating in Category I and Category II activities will be sanctioned in both for each violation.  No student will be sanctioned twice in one category for a single offense.  The sanctions will be imposed in both categories during the first activity following a violation.

 

 

 

 

AUTHORITY FOR DECISIONS

 

No student participating in an extracurricular activity at Paris High School shall use- including consumption, attempt to use, be under the influence of, possess-including transportation in a motor vehicle, distribute; shall participate in an illicit gathering where any of the following are present and being used illegally; shall assist any other student in the use, attempted use, or distribution of the following:

 

   A. Tobacco/Tobacco products;

  

   B. Alcohol, Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia and “look-alikes”.  Drugs generally include marijuana/cannabis and all other substances for which state and federal law makes the possession of illegal.

  

   C. Controlled or prescription medication which is not lawfully prescribed or used according to a prescription which includes substances which are illegal and taken to enhance athletic performance.

 

The coach/sponsor, athletic director and principal shall be responsible for decisions relative to the violation of participation rules.

 

Violations of the Extracurricular Code of Conduct that are not documented within one calendar year of their occurrence are not subject to the provisions of the Code.

 

 

 

 

PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR DRUG TESTING

 

  • A Student testing positive for an excluded substance will considered in violation of the Extra curricular code
  • Each student shall be provided with a consent form that must be dated and signed by both the student and guardian before student is eligible to participate.
  • By signing the consent form, the student and guardian agree that the student provide, at any time requested, a urine sample for drug testing.
  • The Principal and/or designee will be responsible for administering the program
  • The selection of students to be tested will be done randomly.
  • The Principal and/or designee will employ a verifiable system of random selection.
  • On being selected for testing, each student will be required to provide a urine sample, but the collection of said sample will not be observed.
  • The student’s number and the date shall be written on the sample bottle.
  • The student and nurse will both initial the tape.
  • The school nurse or designee will be responsible for overseeing the collection of the urine specimens, turning over the specimens to the laboratory courier, and keeping the chain of custody intact.
  • The Principal or designee is responsible for explaining the consequences of a positive test to the student and his/her parent/guardians.
  • The Principal shall be responsible for keeping a copy of the signed testing agreements, contacting and arranging testing dates with the laboratory, receiving notice of any positive results from the laboratory, contacting the student, coach/sponsor, and parent/guardian of a positive test result and conducting education program when necessary.
  • If the student is taking any prescribed or over-the-counter medication, the student should inform the nurse at the time the sample is taken.
  • The testing is done at a Board approved Toxicology Laboratory.
  • Student urine samples will be tested for, but not limited to, tobacco, alcohol, steroids, and other illicit drugs. 
  • Refusal of a student to provide a specimen will be considered the same as a positive test and that student will be considered to be in a level II violation.
  • If a student cannot provide a specimen, he/she will be given eight (8) ounces of water and be allowed two (2) hours to give a specimen. (Medical studies have shown that persons given this amount of fluid and time should be able to supply a sufficient specimen.
  • If the urine specimen has been determined to be diluted, another specimen from the student must be obtained and tested.
  • The tobacco levels of the test at the laboratory are set high enough to prevent the chance of “second-hand smoke” being the cause of positive test.
  • Students subject to Paris Union School District #95 drug testing policy will be eligible for selection for twelve (12) months following the date of signing the attached agreement
  • The schools of Paris Union School District #95 reserves the right to test any student who, at any time, exhibits cause for reasonable suspicion of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use.

 

 

ATTENDANCE

 

At  School:

 

In order to participate in a scheduled contest on a particular day, the student athlete must have been in attendance at school for at least one-half (1/2) of the day (excluding death in family, doctor’s appointments, college visits).  Saturday contests – students must attend one-half (1/2) day on previous attendance day.  The definition of one-half (1/2) day is four periods for the regular school day and for early out days dismissing at 2:00 p.m.  The student must be in attendance the entire time on early out days dismissing at 11:30 a.m.

 

At  Practices and Games:

 

Student athletes must attend all practices and games unless excused by the coach prior to any absence.  If a game or practice is missed and is deemed unexcused by the coach, the student may receive a penalty as determined by the coach.

 

CHANGE OF SPORT

 

Students will not be allowed to change sports during the season unless the two coaches involved agree that the change would be in the best interest of both the student and the extracurricular program and is in compliance with IHSA regulations.

 

 

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEE

 

The school board has determined that an athletic participation fee shall be collected.    Fees must be paid before the student athlete may participate in practices.  No refund will be given if the athlete begins practice and later decides not to continue in the sport.  If a sport employs a try-out policy and the student athlete does not make the team, a full refund will be given.

 

ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT

 

Athletes are responsible for equipment and clothing issued to them.  Damaged or lost articles must be paid for at replacement cost.

 

 

 

 

PRACTICE AND GAME SCHEDULES

 

Coaches will provide the students and parents with a schedule concerning the days and times of practices and games.

 

LETTER CLUB

 

Athletes who have earned a major letter in any sport are eligible to join.

 

PARENT SUPPORT

 

            Interscholastic athletics at Paris High School is one of the most successful parts of the school program.

            The success of the extracurricular program has been due in large measure to the cooperation from the parents in supporting their children and the teams.

            We encourage the parents to continue this support, particularly in the important areas of training and study habits.

            The policies outlined in this booklet are designed to be preventative in nature and to keep punitive action at a minimum.

            Parents are asked to, at an appropriate time; schedule an appointment to discuss any concerns or issues with the coach or athletic director.  An appropriate time is not just prior to, during, or just after an athletic competition.

 

 

 

 

SCHOLASTIC STANDING AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

 

Students who are not passing six credits will be determined to be ineligible and will not be allowed to participate for the next week’s activities (Monday-Saturday).  In order to be considered ineligible in the same class for two or more consecutive weeks, a student must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to raise their grade to passing.

 

 

  1. Previous Quarter Record – A student, unless entering secondary work for the first time, must have been enrolled as a full-time student and have passed six classes the previous quarter.  If a student did not pass six classes the previous quarter, he/she will be ineligible for the following quarter.

 

  1. Previous Semester Record – A student, unless entering secondary work for the first time, must have been enrolled as a full-time student and have passed six classes the previous semester.  If a student did not pass six classes the previous semester, he/she will be ineligible for the following semester.
  2. Three Strike Rule – Any athlete who is academically ineligible any three weeks while participating in a sport is no longer eligible to participate in that sport for the remainder of the season.

 

INSURANCE

 

For the protection of students who participate in interscholastic or intramural athletics in Paris District No. 95, the school recommends that the students have insurance coverage in case of injury.

 

As the school district does not accept any liability for such injuries, the parents are responsible for any medical costs that may occur.

 

A limited student accident insurance policy is available through the school district.  Limited coverage is provided by a private insurance company.  Benefits will not exceed the stated limits in the policy.  The forms for this insurance are available at the school and payment can be made there.

 

If you purchase student accident insurance, the school strongly urges parents to read and study the student accident insurance brochure for a thorough understanding of the limits, exclusions, coverage and proper procedures to be followed by the injured party.

 

Athletes must complete the Athletic Injury and Student Accident Insurance Form waiver, or sign up for the limited group insurance policy and get parental signatures.  Forms must be completed and returned to the school before a student can participate.

 

 

 

Extra-curricular policy appeal process

 

STEP I

The student(s) and/or parent(s) should discuss the matter with the Athletic Director within 5 days of the time after the student and parent are notified of a violation. An oral response must be made within five (5) days (days mean business days).

STEP II

If the problem is not resolved, the parent and/or student will refer the matter to the Building Principal in writing. A meeting must be held within five (5) days from notification of referral and an oral response made within five (5) days.

STEP III

If the matter is still not resolved, it should be submitted in writing within 5 (5) days of the principal’s decision to the Superintendent of Schools. The matter should be described as specifically and completely as possible. A thorough investigation of the issue will be documented. A meeting must be held between the grievant and district representative within ten (10) days and a written response made within five (5) days. Extra time, if needed, can be mutually agreed upon.

STEP IV

If the issue is not satisfactorily resolved in Step III, the student and/or parent may appeal the matter in writing to the School Board within five (5) days from the receipt of the written response from the superintendent. The Board shall consider the appeal within thirty (30) days and a written response shall be given within five (5) days.

RECEIPT FROM PARIS HIGH SCHOOL

EXTRACURRICULAR POLICY

 

 

 

I received and read the copy of the Paris High School Extracurricular Policy and agree to abide by the terms, academic and otherwise, stated herein.  I understand that the rules contained in the Extracurricular Policy apply to me (student).

 

By signing this consent, student and parents acknowledge the district’s authority to randomly test students involved in extracurricular activities and agree to comply.

 

I understand that my eligibility is conditional on my acknowledgement of receipt and reading of this Extracurricular Policy, and is validated by my signature below.

 

 

 

SIGNED_______________________________

                                (Participant)

 

 

DATE_________________________________

 

 

It is strongly recommended that parents/guardians demonstrate proper sportsmanship during all activities, and act as a positive example for their children.

 

 

 

SIGNED_______________________________

                           (Parent/Guardian)

 

 

 

DATE_________________________________