Chelan Middle/High School

Revised 08/01/08

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 in all programs described in Article I

Section 1: General Requirements

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 Contract 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. When a student loses credit for a course as a result of a failing grade at the end of at term or transferring/dropping a class, the student will be ineligible for a period of at least 2 weeks. When a student becomes ineligible after a grade check, but has not yet lost credit for the course, he/she will remain ineligible until they bring a “grade check form” to the AD showing a current GPA of 2.0 and no F’s.

The student will be informed in writing, and parents will be notified by the school. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the “grade check form” from the AD and complete the form with grades and signatures from every class in his/her current schedule. Students may check with their teachers before school, during his/her assigned period with the teacher, or after school, but should not approach the teacher for an updated grade during another class period. The student may bring the completed from to the AD at any time during the regular school hours after being declared ineligible. When the AD certifies that the student has indeed met the “2.0 and no “F’s” standard, the student will immediately be eligible.

4. Grades will be checked during each progress report and at regular intervals in-between 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 suit up or participate in a contest, or travel with the group/team to a contest, but must continue to attend 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.

2008-09 Grade Check Schedule:

Semester 1: 2008-09 Semester II: 2008-09

September 24^th…. Grade Check February 18^th ….. Grade Check

October 1^st…….. 1^stQtr. Progress Report February 25^th .. 3^rd Qtr. Progress Report

October 15^th …….. Grade Check March 18^th……. Grade Check

November 3^rd ….. 1^st Quarter Report Card April 9^th…….. 3^rd Qtr. Report Card

November 19^th ..….Grade Check April 29^th……… Grade Check

December 9^th …. 2^nd Qtr. Progress Report May 12^th……… 4^th Qtr. Progress Report

January 7^th………. Grade Check June12th …….. Final Report Card 2008-09

January 23^rd … 1^st Semester Report Card

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.

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.

* If an athlete is suspended from participation in a contest, they may not travel with the team or dress in uniform.

** One sport season: If a suspension is carried over to the next sport season, the percentage of the suspension left to be completed will be based upon the regular season team contest limit of the next sport.

***One calendar year: If a student is suspended for one calendar year on September 21, 2008– the participant will become eligible to participate on September 21, 2009.

****Legend drugs are drugs such as steroids. Controlled substances are drugs such as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine and fall under the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. According to (RCW 69.50.40), illegal possession/use of tobacco by a minor is considered an infraction, alcohol and marijuana (less than 40g) possession/use by minors is a misdemeanor, while the illegal possession/use of steroids, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, or marijuana (more the 40g) is a felony.

Appendix B: 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 Clubs, Activities,

and ASB (Associated Student Body)

Severe Misconduct Concerning Alcohol/Tobacco/Illegal Drugs

Violation Category/Description

1^st Offense

2^nd Offense

3^rd Offense

I. Dishonorable Behavior

(refer to p. 2 Section 3: “Severe Misconduct”)

Minor Infractions:

10 hrs. of community service

Major infractions:

Refer to CHS/CMS

Code of conduct

** 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

Honor Society

Band/Choir

FBLA/FCCLA

FFA/Med Club

Drama

ASB & Class Officers

1^st or 2^nd OFFENSE

· Referral to Substance Abuse

Counseling

Attendance at a “Function”

where Alcohol/Drugs are

being used illegally

· Referral to Substance Abuse

Counseling

Dismissal for the remainder of the school year if the student has already been inducted.

Seniors: forfeit the right to wear honor cords at graduation

Juniors: must reapply for ad-mission as a senior

Dismissal for the remainder of the school year.

Note: Students can earn reinstatement by completing the requirements outlined

(see *Reinstatement).

Students will be able to participate in field trips etc. if the requirements for reinstatement are completed. However, students will not be allowed to participate in all-state choir or band contests.

Dismissal for the remainder of the school year.

Note: Students can earn reinstatement by completing the requirements outlined

(see *Reinstatement).

In order to compete at District, Regional, State, or National competition, members must complete an additional community service project of at least 20 hours.

Dismissal for the remainder of the school year.

Note: No opportunity for reinstatement during the school year in which the code violation occurred.

Students can earn reinstatement for the next school year by completing the requirements outlined.

(See *Reinstatement).

10% of contests or 10 hours of community service.

*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.

II. Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco

3^rd Offense

Permanent dismissal from all activities sponsored by the Lake Chelan School District

III. Legend Drugs

(Steroids/Controlled Substances)

*** WIAA RULE 18.22.2

· Referral to Counseling

FIRST OFFENSE: One calendar year – no reinstatement. Students may apply for reinstatement following the end of the penalty period (see * Reinstatement)

SECOND OFFENSE: Permanent dismissal from all activities sponsored by the Lake Chelan

school district.

* Reinstatement: If a suspension is carried over to the next school year, the percentage of the suspension left to be completed will be based upon one calendar year from the date of the violation.

** One calendar year: If a student is suspended for one calendar year on September 21, 2006 – the participant will become eligible to participate on September 21, 2007.

*** Legend drugs are drugs such as steroids. Controlled substances are drugs such as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine and fall under the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. According to (RC 69.50.401), illegal possession/use of tobacco by a minor is considered an infraction, alcohol and marijuana (less than 40g) possession/use by minors is a misdemeanor, while the illegal possession/use of steroids, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, or marijuana (more the 40g) is a felony.

Appendix C: Table of Consequences

This table is intended to clarify the consequences outlined in Article III, Section 3 and refers to athletics,

cheerleading and dance/drill.

Sport/Activity (# of contests)	1^stOffense Self Referral 20%	1^st Offense Self Admission: 30%	1^st Offense Investigative40%	Attendance at An Illegal Function 1st Offense	2^nd , 3^rd and 4^th Offenses (Attendance or Illegal Use)
HS Football (9)	2 games	3 games	4 games	1 game	Refer to Appendix A Severe Misconduct for details.
HS Volleyball (16)	3 matches	5 matches	6 matches	2 games
HS X-Country(10)	2 meets	3 meets	4 games	1 game
HS Fall Cheerleader	2 games	3 games	4 games	1 game
HS Basketball (20)	4 games	6 games	8 games	2 games
HS Wrestling(16)	3 matches	5 matches	6 matches	2 matches
HS Wtr.Cheerleader	8 games (B G)	12 games (B & G)	16 games	1 game
HS Track(10)	2 meets	3 meets	4 meets	1 meet
HS Golf(12)	2 matches	4 matches	5 matches	1 meet
HS Baseball (20)	4 games	6 games	8 games	2 games
HS Tennis (16)	3 matches	5 matches	6 matches	2 matches
HS Softball (20)	4 games	6 games	8 games	2 games
HS Soccer (16)	3 matches	5 matches	6 matches	2 games
MS Football (6)	1 game	2 games	3 games	1 game
MS X-Country (7)	1 meet	2 meets	3 meets	1 meet
MS Volleyball (12)	2 matches	4 matches	5 matches	1 game
MS Basketball (10)	2 games	3 games	4 games	1 game
MS Wrestling (10)	2 matches	3 matches	4 matches	1 match
MS Softball (10)	2 games	3 games	4 games	1 game
MS Track (7)	1 meets	2 meets	3 meets	1 meet

Procedures for conducting investigations:

· Administrators will actively investigate all incidents immediately upon receiving information from sources defined in the policy.

· Students who wish to discuss the matter with parents before answering questions from administrators will be allowed the opportunity to contact parents prior to the interview. All parents will be called to notify them that there is an investigation taking place.

· Upon receiving information from the student about involvement or potential involvement in code violations, parents will be called as soon as possible to inform them of the violation and potential consequences.

· Students and parents will be informed as soon as possible, using the sample form included in these procedures, of the violation, how it was determined, consequences, and the appeal process.

· Student informants will be required to write and sign a formal statement of

the accusation.