Revised 06.24.06

Chelan Middle/High School Extra-curricular Honor Code

Article I: Introduction

Section 1: General Philosophy “Character is easier maintained than recovered”

The extra-curricular program at Chelan Middle/High School is provided to encourage students to participate, learn, and grow through their involvement. Participation in this program is considered an optional experience for students. Participation is not required for graduation, nor are these experiences needed for entrance into college or other post-high school educational institutions. By electing to participate in these programs students must expect that certain requirements and standards will be placed upon them. Participants represent their school district, Associated Student Body, club, activity or team, families and community. As such, it is important that their behavior remain above question. Participants must also realize that their behavior establishes a benchmark for younger students in our district to strive toward.

Section 2: Who is Covered

The following policies apply to participants in all WIAA sanctioned athletic programs, including team support personnel (managers, stats keepers, etc.). Cheerleaders and dance/drill, while considered activities by the WIAA, are covered by the athletic provisions in this policy.

The following policies also apply to participants in Honor Society, Drama, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, Science Olympiad and Knowledge Bowl teams, Med Club, International Club, Art Club and any other ASB club approved after the most recent revision of this document. Band and Choir participants are affected for non-classroom related activities, competitions and field trips. Classroom related activities, competitions, and field trips for Band and Choir are not covered by this policy, but by the course syllabi. Policies also apply to participants in middle school Math-Counts, Science Olympiad, and any other middle school ASB-approved club or activity.

These policies also apply to all elected and appointed ASB and class officers, who are also required to meet the conditions established by the ASB constitution.

Section 3: Duration

This is a year around Honor Code. Participants in these programs will be required to observe the provisions of the Honor Code at all times during the year. Violation of these policies will result in suspension, probation, referral to a designated agency and/or removal from the activities program.

Section 4: Agreement

Participants and their parents will be asked to sign the code prior to participation in any activity or athletic program. Each signature is valid for the entire career of the students while participating in middle school or high school. Signatures are required each year by participants and their parents as a reminder of the requirements of the Honor Code. Note: Middle School violations do not carry over to the High School

Section 5: Previous Codes

This Honor Code supercedes all previous codes developed by individual clubs/activities and previous athletic codes. Consequences experienced by students who violated those codes cannot be used as precedents for violators of this code; however, previous violations will be considered when applying consequences under this code.

Article II: Requirements for Participation

Section 1: District requirements for participation in all programs described in Article I, Section 2:

1) Be a member of the Associated Student Body; ASB cards must be purchased before the first day of participation.

2) Have a signed (by both the participating student and parent or legal guardian) copy of this Honor Code on file in the school office.

3) Attend and participate in all classes on the day of an activity event or practice. Failure to attend all classes will result in denial of participation. School related absences are not considered to be a violation of this provision of the code. The Athletic Director or Principal may consider extenuating circumstances (i.e. Pre-arranged medical

appointment, family emergency, note from a physician).

4) Have a signed medical release form on file in the school office.

Section 3: Additional requirements for participation in athletics, cheerleading, dance/drill

1) Have proof of medical insurance signed by a parent or legal guardian on file in the school office

2) Have a signed “warning”, which explains the risks involved with athletic participation, on file in the district office.

Section 4: Additional requirements for participation in clubs/activities/ASB

1) All ASB and class officers, and each member of ASB-approved clubs/activities are required to purchase an ASB card.

2) Rules and regulations established in the ASB Constitution also apply to all ASB and class officers.

3) Each club/activity will establish by-laws which will explain how to become a member, membership dues, election of officers, requirements for earning letters, and other expectations for club members. By-laws will be reviewed periodically by club members and their advisors.

4) Some clubs, such as National Honor Society, FFA, FBLA, and FCCLA must follow national and state guidelines for membership. Club/activity by-laws will reflect those requirements.

Section 5: Additional WIAA Requirements (these apply to all athletics, cheerleading and dance/drill and other activities covered by WIAA regulations) To be eligible, a student must:

1) Be in regular attendance during the semester immediately preceding the semester in which the activity begins

2) Be enrolled, and in regular attendance during the first fifteen (15) school days of the current semester in order

to participate in events taking place in that semester

3) Have not reached his/her fifteenth (15^th) birthday for middle school or twentieth (20^th) for high school prior to June 1^st of the previous school year.

4) Have passed, during the 13 month period prior to participation, a physical examination from a medical authority licensed to perform such examinations.

5) In order to begin participation in an activity, students must have passed a minimum of four classes in the semester immediately preceding the semester that the activity begins.

6) All other requirements in Article 18 of the WIAA Handbook must also be met. Dance/drill and cheerleading are exempt from the requirements in 18.10.0 and 18.17.0 (see WIAA Handbook Section 10.2.0).

Section 6: WIAA Requirements for Music and Theater/Drama

Students who participate in WIAA sanctioned events must meet the eligibility requirements described in Section 10.1.0 of the WIAA handbook.

Article III: Violations and Consequences

Section 1: Standards of Conduct

Participation in CHS athletics and activities and ASB is an optional experience and high standards of conduct are expected of all participants. Students involved in discussions with school officials concerning possible code violations are expected to be honest and forthcoming.

Section 2: Determination of Violation

Violations may be established by, but not limited to, the following: self-admission, reports from law enforcement, conviction of any crime, reports from the student’s parents, or observation and verification by competent and reliable witnesses. Procedures for appeal of the determination of a violation are contained in subsequent sections of this document.

Section 3: Severe Misconduct: Consequences

Dishonorable behavior that disgraces the name of the school will be reviewed by school administrators to determine the severity of consequences. School policies and procedures will be referred to in determining consequences. Severe misconduct concerning behavior includes but is not limited to the following violations: theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, graffiti, indecent behavior, harassment, intimidation, bomb threats, or weapons. The general guidelines for forfeiture of athletic contests will follow those violations of severe misconduct concerning behavior as previously outlined, and alcohol/illegal drugs/tobacco at the discretion of the VP/AD.

Note: Refer to Appendix “A” for consequences associated with Athletics, Cheerleading, Dance and Drill, and to Appendix “B” for consequences associated with Clubs, Activities and ASB.

Article IV: Additional Expectations

Section 1: Awards

Criteria for varsity letter awards have been established by the Student Council and are part of the ASB constitution. Tri-athlete awards are given to athletic participants who have earned a letter in three sports during the school year. Criteria for earning letter awards for clubs and activities are defined by each club’s by-laws.

Section 2: Dress and Attire

Individual coaches and advisors may establish reasonable guidelines regarding dress, attire and grooming. Participation in activities is optional, and students must agree to abide by those guidelines, which will be available in advance to participants and their parents.

Section 3: School Equipment

Equipment and uniforms issued to participants are the property of the School District. Loss, misuse, or damage of the equipment shall be the financial responsibility of the participant. Failure to pay for lost, misused, or damaged equipment may result in the withholding of the student’s grades or transcripts. Students must pay for lost, misused, or damaged equipment or make arrangements for payment prior to the beginning of the next season of participation, or forfeit the right to participate until the equipment is replaced or paid for.

Section 4: Transportation

Participants agree to follow all school district policies and procedures related to transportation to and from events, which are as follows: 1) Students are required to ride the activity bus to all activities. 2) Student participants are strongly encouraged to ride the bus following the activity or game. 3) Students may be released only to the parent/guardian following an event. 4) Parents must sign a release form supplied by the coach at the event if they transport their child. 5) A school administrator must approve variations from these policies and procedures in advance of the activity.

Article V: Academic Expectations

Philosophy of Scholarship: Chelan High School/Middle school recognizes the important role that interscholastic athletics/activities play in the development of students. The staff and administration at CHS

believe that the primary purpose of our school is to academically prepare students to become productive

citizens. In keeping with the belief that participation in activities is a privilege and not a right, the following scholarship incentives have been established for the educational and personal welfare of our students:

Section 1: General Expectations

1. Students participating in athletics and activities must have a GPA of 2.0 and no “F’s” at the time of a grade check.

2. At the start of the season or activity, the student’s grades from the most recent progress report will be checked. If a student is achieving less than the minimum GPA (2.0), or is failing a course, he/she will be ineligible until this standard is met.

3. On the date a student becomes ineligible, he/she will be given two weeks to improve the grade(s) in order to meet the requirement for participation (2.0 GPA and no F’s). The student will be informed in writing, and parents will be notified by the school. At the end of the two week period it will be the student’s responsibility to obtain a “grade check form” from the AD, and to obtain signatures from each teacher, the coach, a parent or guardian, and finally the athletic director. If the form is completed and the student meets the minimum GPA requirement, and is not failing (no F’s) he/she will become eligible immediately.

4. Grades will be checked during each progress report and at two week intervals thereafter for all students who participate in interschool athletics, clubs, activities, and who hold ASB offices (see grade check schedule below).

5. Any student declared academically ineligible cannot participate in a contest, travel with the group or team to a contest, or sit with the group or team at a contest, but must continue to practice.

6. Any student declared academically ineligible may be subject to participate in a study hall provided by the coach, advisor of the sport or activity involved, or the teacher of the class(es) in which the student is receiving low grades.

2006-07 Grade Check Schedule:

Semester 1: 2006-07 Semester II: 2006-07

September 20^th …. Grade Check January 25^th … 1^st Semester Report Card

October 5^th…….. 1^st Qtr. Progress Report February 7^th ….. Grade Check

October 25^th …….. Grade Check February 27^th .. 3^rd Qtr. Progress Report

November 7^th ….. 1^st Quarter Report Card March 21^st……. Grade Check

November 22^nd …. Grade Check April 11^th…….. 3^rd Qtr. Report Card

December 12^th …. 2^nd Qtr. Progress Report April 25^th……… Grade Check

January 10^th………Grade Check May 14^th……… 4^th Qtr. Progress Report

June14th …….. Final Report Card 2006-07

Article VI Appeal Procedures

Section 1: Eligibility Council

The Eligibility Council shall consist of two teachers, the school counselor, one coach from the school in which the student participates (middle or high school), and the Athletic Director/Vice Principal or his or her designee. Advisors or coaches for the teams or clubs in which the student is participating may not participate as members of the council for the purposes of hearing the student’s appeal. The AD/VP will preside at all meetings and will vote. Honor Society members must first appeal to the Faculty Council instead of the Eligibility Council, as directed by the National Honor Society guidelines.

Section 2: Appeal of Major or Minor Violations

The Eligibility Council will be convened if the student appeals the determination of a violation, or if the student appeals the consequences that are applied when the violation has been established. Subsequent appeal procedures and timelines are outlined below.

Section 3: Appeal of Academic Ineligibility

Students who become ineligible according to Article V, Section I, may appeal their case to the Eligibility Council.

(The Eligibility Council members will remain in place for the entire school year). Appeals will be heard on the basis of extenuating circumstances only. Students who wish to appeal academic ineligibility must notify the Eligibility Council of their intent to appeal within two school days of receiving notification. Students who appeal academic eligibility will remain ineligible until such time that the Eligibility Council makes a determination.

Section 4: Rights of Appeal and Notification/Due Process

The student accused of violating the activity code, his or her parents or guardian, and the advisor will be notified of the charges within a reasonable time after such violations become known. Students who wish to appeal the determination of a violation or the consequences applied by the AD/VP to the Eligibility Council must notify the AD/VP within two school days after receiving notification. Decisions by the AD/VP or Eligibility Council may be appealed directly to the building principal, next to the Superintendent, and finally to the School Board. At each step, the request for appeal must be made within two days of notification of the decision at the previous level. Students who are appealing the determination of a violation may, at the sole discretion of the principal or his/her designee, remain eligible until the appeal process is completed. Students who are only appealing the consequences applied will be ineligible throughout the appeal process.

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Approved by the Lake Chelan School District Board of Directors

Date: _____________________________

Appendix A: Severe Misconduct Concerning Alcohol/Tobacco/ Illegal Drugs/Behavior

This table is intended to clarify the consequences outlined in Article III Section 3 and refers to athletics, cheerleading and dance/drill.

Severe Misconduct Concerning Alcohol/Tobacco/Illegal Drugs/Behavior
Violation Category/Description	1^st Offense	2^nd Offense	3^rd Offense	4^thOffense
I. Dishonorable Behavior (refer to p. 1 Section 3: “Severe Misconduct”	40% of Contests	** One calendar year suspension from all activities	Permanent removal from any and all activities sponsored by the LCSD.
II. Alcohol/Illegal Drugs and Tobacco Possession/Consumption · Referral to Substance Abuse Counseling Self Admit (student admits when questioned within 48 hr. time period)) · Referral to Substance Abuse Counseling (admitting while in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol will result in no reduction) Self Referral (self-report) (Admission to violation prior to school knowledge) · Referral to Substance Abuse Counseling Attendance at a “Function” where Alcohol/Drugs are being used illegally · Referral to Substance Abuse Counseling	40% of Contests	*The equivalent of one sport season	** One calendar year suspension from all activities	Permanent removal from any and all activities sponsored by the Chelan School District.
	30% of Contests	*The equivalent of one sport season	** One calendar year suspension from all activities	Permanent removal from any and all activities sponsored by the Chelan School District.
	20% of Contests	*The equivalent of one sport season	** One calendar year suspension from all activities	Permanent removal from any and all activities sponsored by the Chelan School District.
	10% of Contests	*The equivalent of one sport season	** One calendar year suspension from all activities	Permanent removal from any and all activities sponsored by the Chelan School District.
III. Legend Drugs (Steroids/Controlled Substances) *** WIAA RULE 18.22.2 · Referral to Substance Abuse Counseling	*The equivalent of one sport season	** One calendar year suspension from all activities	Permanent removal from any and all activities sponsored by the Chelan School District.