9.0) ACTIVITIES INFORMATION
9.1) Uniforms:
Band uniforms and athletic equipment checked out for each season becomes the responsibility of the student participant. The student who was issued the equipment will pay for equipment that is lost or not accounted for at the end of each season. Reimbursement from the student will be the amount equivalent to the cost of replacement for the missing articles.
NO ONE IS TO WEAR SCHOOL ISSUED UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN DIRECT COMPETITION IN THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITY. SUSPENSION FROM THE ACTIVITY IS POSSIBLE IF NECESSARY.
9.2) Cut Policy (Board Policy #5133.5):
The head coach can cut Seniors involved with a varsity athletic team if he/she is not capable of making the team. A student that has been released from a team is encouraged to participate in other school activities.
When you are attending an activity, whether in Scribner-Snyder or an opposing community, you are representing Scribner-Snyder Community School. All students who are spectators or participants will conduct their action in a manner that is a positive and sportsmanlike. All cheering will be directed at our players and team. Negative outbursts will not be tolerated. Standing at any sporting event will not be permitted with the exception of the last two minutes of a varsity game. In Volleyball standing will be allowed on game point of a varsity game. A student may be suspended from participation in or attendance at extra-curricular activities for un-sportsmanlike conduct, fighting, use of profanity, or other acts of violence.
9.4) Transportation To and From Activities:
If attendance is required for an activity in another town the school will provide transportation. All students representing Scribner-Snyder Community School in activities must ride school transportation to and from the event. The only exceptions to this rule are as follows:
Students will never be released to ride home with brothers, sisters, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc. We release to the parents only .
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Participation in student centered co-curricular activities or athletic events at Scribner-Snyder Community Schools are a privilege extended to each student. These guidelines will be outlined in the constitution of the activity. Students that fail to abide by the regulations that have been established may lose the privilege of participating.
A participation fee will be required to take part in school activities. An annual $35.00 participation fee for students in grades 9-12, and a $20.00 participation fee for students in 7th and 8th grades, with a family maximum of $90.00 This participation fee would pertain to all student activities or extra-curricular activities other than dues-paying organizations (FBLA, FCCLA, FFA). With this fee students will be given activity passes to all home activities.
9.5.1) Eligibility Requirements:
To participate in any senior or junior high school activity or athletic event, weekly eligibility must be maintained. Any student failing any two or more classes two weeks in a row will not be eligible to participate in any school activity the second week or days there after until less than two classes are failed. The eligibility week for the Scribner-Snyder School will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday and end at 7:59 a.m. on the following Monday. Grades 9-12 students ineligible due to poor academic progress may practice during the week, but cannot represent the school in public competition or participation because of their academic failure. This would include, but not be limited to: All athletic events, Instrumental and Vocal Music, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, Speech, Play Production, and Dance. Grades 7-8 students will not be allowed to practice during ineligibility periods. Any student on the ineligible list will NOT have passing privileges.
9.5.2) Permission to Participate:
School sponsored events may require signed parent permission slips from home. Parents of students involved in athletic events will have signed a one-time parental permission form they sign at the beginning of each of the sports seasons.
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Interscholastic athletics and school-sponsored activities shall be an integral part of the total school educational program. Its main purpose is to provide educational experiences not provided in the curriculum, to develop learning outcomes in the areas of knowledge, skills and emotional patterns, and contribute to the development of better citizens.
9.6.2) OBJECTIVES
a) To provide outlets for students desiring to participate on terms in competition with other schools.
b) To assist in the development of higher levels of strength, endurance and vitality.
c) To teach good sportsmanship, character and sociability.
d) To develop the health of each individual so he/she will be a contributing member of society.
e) To develop ideals of self-sacrifice and denial.
f) To help develop skills that has carry-over value of worthy use of leisure time.
g) To create an atmosphere of unity to foster a school spirit growing out of the school's athletic and
activity endeavors, a spirit that will make the educational process more effective.
9.6.3) TRAINING AND PARTICIPATION RULES FOR ALL SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
1. Any student observed smoking, chewing tobacco, using illegal drugs, or drinking alcohol by an
employee of the school district or if apprehended by any law enforcement officer and formally charged during the school year which starts June 1 st and ends May 31 st the following will result:
First Offense:
(which must include at least two (2) activities).
b) Recommended evaluation/treatment for chemical abuse
Second Offense:
Third Offense:
Dismissed from all activities for the remainder of the school year regardless of treatment.
The dates when suspension starts and ends will be determined by the administration. During the 1 st
and 2 nd offense students will participate in practice sessions.
2. Swearing and disrespect will not be tolerated. Those guilty will receive suitable punishment by the
coach/sponsor and /or administration. If swearing or disrespect continues, the student will be
dismissed from the team/activity.
3. Any conduct unbecoming to an athlete or activity participant that in general reflects poorly on
the program or the school may result in the participant being expelled from the program. This
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9.6.4) ATHLETIC & ACTIVITY GENERAL INFORMATION
1. If an athlete is under medical advice not to participate in athletics, he/she will not be allowed to do so regardless of the feelings of the athlete, his/her parents or the coach.
2. Health Examination Form – The head coach will ensure that each squad member has submitted a health examination form signed by his/her doctor and parents prior to practice of that sport. These forms are kept in supply with the Athletic Director. Completed files will be kept in the High School Office for referral.
3. Individual Insurance – All football squad members must have individual insurance before they are permitted to practice.
4. Dress of team members on out-of-town trips will be clean, neat and in good taste.
5. A team/activity member may not practice with the team or activity group or play in an athletic contest or activity if he/she has missed any part of the school day unless the principal gave prior approval.
6. There will be no Sunday activity or athletic practices unless there is a district or state game, match or an activity on the following Monday.
7. If practices are held during school vacations or holiday periods, excluding pre-season practice in the summer, students will be encouraged, but not required, to participate.
8. There will be no activity practice when school has been called off because of stormy weather. On early dismissal days due to heat practice times will be determined by the administration.
9. There will be no use of school facilities during the NSAA mandated moratorium over Christmas Break.
10. Proper grooming is expected of every activity participant. Proper grooming would include, but not be limited to:
a) Hair neatly trimmed at an acceptable length.
b) No facial hair; Sideburns no longer than the bottom of the ear lobe.
c) Tattoos are not to be visible; tattoos not covered by clothing will be covered with tape or appropriate materials.
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This contract states that the instrument owned by the Scribner-Snyder Community Schools and listed below is checked out to ____________________________________. It is understood that the student, whose name appears on this contract, is responsible for this instrument during the current school year, (summer if stated). Damage or loss of this instrument not covered by insurance, will be paid for by the student. This insurance is mandatory of all student rented school instruments and the premium of said insurance is to be paid by the renter of the instrument.
A $35.00 rental fee will be assessed on all rented school instruments and is to be paid to the school by the instrument renter.
DATE OF SCHOOL YEAR:____________________
CONDITION: EXCELLENT________ GOOD________ FAIR________
DESCRIBE INSTRUMENT:
STUDENT'S SIGNATURE: ______________________________
PARENT'S SIGNATURE: ________________________________
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9.8) Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity
The Board of Education and Administration recognize the values that are developed when students have an opportunity to participate in organized extracurricular activities.
These values are a result of hard work by the participants, the coaches, and the support of the fans. We expect our students, participants, coaches/sponsors, and spectators to maintain at all times sportsmanlike behavior, ethical conduct, and demonstration of integrity.
To allow the participants to do so without interference, and to permit sponsors and officials of extracurricular activities to perform their duties without interference we must have the support of our spectators. In order to do this the following provisions are in effect, but not limited to:
We want our spectators to maintain self control at all times, show support and enthusiasm by cheering for our team not degrading the participants, applaud outstanding performances of all athletes, know and understand the rules of the contest, and lastly, respect the effort and decisions by our coaches and the officials.
9.9) Scribner-Snyder Organizations:
We offer a number of opportunities for our students to get involved in clubs and groups. Organizations that have constitutions developed include:
FFA
FBLA
FCCLA
NHS
Student Council
SS Club (Spirit and Letter Club)
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