CENTRALIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CODE

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The objective at Centralia Middle School is to provide a program of meaningful and enjoyable activities which encourages maximum participation and sets high standards of citizenship for participating students.  These high personal standards for conduct promote maximum achievement, safe performances and fulfill responsibilities as student leaders by setting a positive example for other students.  Emphasis will be placed on maintaining academic standards, individual accountability and a commitment to excellence.

 

GENERAL RULES

 

The opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities in the Centralia School District is a privilege available to all students.  Because of the public nature of athletic and activities programs sponsored by the Centralia School District, students choosing to participate are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect the high standards and mission of the Centralia School District. 

 

Covered activities:  Co-curricular activities are activities that provide activities outside of the regular school day:  athletics, student government, performance groups, clubs and other extracurricular activities not listed.

 

Effective date:  Students will be held to the standards of this activities code beginning the first day of participation in an activity and/or the first day of school, whichever occurs first, through the last day of school, as well as all summertime school-sponsored activities. 

 

Attendance:  A student who is not in attendance for ALL of the regularly scheduled classes is not eligible to participate, practice or compete on that day, unless permission is granted through the Athletic Director's office or the Principal's office.  In case of doctor or dental appointments, funerals, school trips, etc., normal attendance procedures are to be followed.

 

Suspension/Detention:  Students who have out of school suspension will be ineligible for practice, games and events for that particular day(s).  Students will be deemed ineligible during this time.  Any student who has detention time to make up and does not make the time up by the due date, will be deemed ineligible and will not be able to participate in the days practice sessions, interscholastic events or other designated school events.

  

Travel:  Students driving to their event in a private vehicle for the purpose of competition or designated activity will not be allowed.  Unless permission is granted by a coach or chaperone, students must return on designated school provided transportation.  Students may be released to parents/guardians only after written authorization is presented to the coach/advisor by the parents/guardians prior to departure for home.  We urge parents and guardians to make limited use of this option and only for exceptional reasons.

 

Activity Specific Rules:  A student shall observe any additional rules stipulated by the coach/supervisor of each particular activity, provided that such rules do not alter or reduce any provision of this code.  Additional rules not covered in this code must be approved by the Athletic/Activities Director and distributed in writing to participating students and parents prior to the first day of turnout for the particular activity.

 

A.S.B.:  Students participating in activities or clubs which receive ASB monies at CMS, must purchase an ASB card.  Students should check with the club advisor to see if this requirement is in effect for their club.

 

 

 

ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR ALL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

 

Students must be passing in all classes to participate in any activity.  Weekly grade checks will be made in conjunction with Study Hall assignments. 

 

•   Students failing one or more classes it is mandatory to attend study hall from 1:00-2:45 on Wednesdays
•   class at grade check will be on probation until the next grade check. If still failing at the next grade check, he/she will be held out of games, shows, banquets, competitions and/or conferences until passing in all classes. 

 

•   Students failing two or more classes at grade check will be ineligible to participate in games, shows, banquets, competitions and/or conferences until passing in all classes.  Students will be allowed to participate in turnouts, practices and meetings.

 

The student will become eligible immediately after bringing a passing grade report to the athletic director or the activities director. 

 

Semester failures will allow students to participate in turnouts, practices and meetings but will hold them out of games, events, shows, banquets, conferences and/or competitions for a period of two (2) weeks for one (1) failure, five(5) weeks for two (2) or more failures.  If the student is passing all classes, he/she will be eligible on either the 3rd or 6th Monday of the new semester.  (See WIAA Rule 18.7.4, 18.7.6)

 

STUDENT CONDUCT STANDARDS FOR ALL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

 

A student/athlete is expected to be a good citizen at school and in the community.

 

1.     Theft of, and/or malicious damage to, property of the Centralia School District, property of another school district, or property of another student at a time when such property is on a school district premises.

 

1st Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for thirty (30) calendar days, may be reducible to a minimum of ten (10) calendar days provided the student requests an appeal in writing to the Activities Review Board.  

 

2nd Offense:   The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for forty-five (45) calendar days.

 

3rd Offense: The student will be suspended from all athletic/activity programs for the remainder of the school year and all summertime school-sponsored activities.

 

2.     The possession or consumption of tobacco is prohibited. 

 

1st Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for thirty (30) calendar days, may be reducible to a minimum of ten (10) calendar days provided the student requests an appeal in writing to the Activities Review Board.  

 

2nd Offense:   The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for forty-five (45) calendar days.

 

3rd Offense: The student will be suspended from all athletic/activity programs for the remainder of the school year and all summertime school-sponsored activities.

3. The possession, distribution or consumption of alcohol or marijuana including the possession or use of electronic delivering devices (e-cigarettes, vaporizers, etc.) is prohibited.

 

1st Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for sixty (60) calendar days, may be reducible to a minimum of twenty (20) calendar days provided the student requests an appeal in writing to the Activities Review Board and agrees to obtain an assessment, follow the recommendations and get a UA.  (All assessments and UA’s will be at a cost to the student/parent).  Negative results of a second UA will be required at the end of the suspension for the student to become eligible.

 

2nd Offense:   The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for ninety (90) calendar days.

 

3rd Offense: The student will be suspended from all athletic/activity programs for one (1) calendar year.

 

4.     The unauthorized possession, sale, and/or use of legend drugs (drugs obtained through prescription) and controlled substances, including anabolic steroids, is prohibited.

 

1st Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for ninety (90) calendar days or one sports season (WIAA 18.24.2), whichever is longer, may be reducible provided the student requests an appeal in writing to the Activities Review Board and agrees to obtain an assessment and follow the recommendations of the assessment.

 

2nd Offense:   The student will be suspended from all athletic/activity programs for one (1) calendar year.

 

3rd Offense: The student will be permanently suspended from all athletic/activity programs.

 

A student that voluntarily comes forth and indicates that he/she has a drug/use problem will be given a UA and if positive, will be referred to counseling for assessment.  The student will be immediately suspended and an appeal will be scheduled within 3 business days with the Activities Review Board to determine the length of suspension.  For reinstatement consideration, the student must also agree to follow the recommendations of their assessment.

 

5. Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying (HIB), inappropriate use of social media and other types of student conduct not covered in the Co-curricular Activities Code that calls for disciplinary action.  Upon confirmation by building administration the following discipline will be administered.  The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for ninety (90) calendar days, may be reducible provided the student requests an appeal in writing to the Activities Review Board.

 

BULLYING/INTIMIDATION: When one person forces another person to do or say something that is inappropriate or disruptive to the school environment. Bullying typically leaves the victim feeling uncomfortable or coerced. Regardless of intent, intimidating actions or words are harmful to both the recipient and CHS. Students who direct profanity towards others, bully, or intimidate others are subject to consequences.

 

CYBERBULLYING: Bullying conducted via electronic means by a student. Electronic means is defined as “any communication where there is the transmission of information by wire, radio, cell phone, optical cable, electromagnetic, or other similar means.” Cyberbullying can take different forms, such as, teasing, threats or intimidation that takes place online, etc... The bullying behavior can take the form of harassing emails, insulting text messages or photos (sexting or sending sexually provocative photos) on cell phones, messages left in a public online forum, embarrassing photos or illustrations posted to web sites, and nasty comments left on online networking sites.

 

DISCRIMINATION: To unfairly treat another person or group on the basis of prejudice or bias. State and federal law prohibits discrimination. CHS complies with all non-discrimination rules and regulations and does not allow discrimination against students on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

 

HARASSMENT: Intentional acts, statements, or conduct, which has the purpose or effect of negatively interfering with an individual’s performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive atmosphere.

 

LEWD CONDUCT: Any indecent, sexually suggestive or obscene act, expression or gesture. Students shall not possess, distribute or attempt to acquire pornographic material.

 

RACISM: Any acts, statements or conduct, deliberate or otherwise, that targets one race or ethnicity. This may include deliberate and/or unwelcome words, terms, gestures, symbols, graffiti, pictures, offensive photographs, disparaging remarks about someone or offensive jokes, or teasing.

 

SEXUAL HARASSMENT: Includes all unwanted, uninvited and non-reciprocal sexual attention.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA: Social media sites, platforms, tools, activities and networks (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) facilitate widespread Internet communication and interaction among users.  Participants should use Social Media to stay connected and share knowledge and information. CMS encourages the proper use of Social Media while keeping appropriate content at the forefront in connection with Social Media use.

 

Students begin each school year with no violations except in the case of an alcohol or drug violation.  Alcohol and drug violations will accumulate throughout a student's middle school career.  (One alcohol or drug violation as a 7th grader and one as an 8th grader is two (2) violations).  The Activities Review Board will have access to all career violations during an appeal, regardless of the category of the offense(s).

 

APPEAL PROCESS

 

The student and his/her parents may accept the decision or initiate an appeal on behalf of their student. The student and his/her parents have three (3) business days to file a written notice of appeal with the Athletic or Activities Director.  A hearing must convene on the appeal within three (3) business days of receipt of the notice of appeal. The discipline action shall continue during the appeal procedure set forth unless the Athletic or Activities Director elects to postpone such action. The Activities Review Board, consisting of the Athletic or Activities Director, one coach, one activity advisor, one student and one faculty member (non-coach/advisor) will hear the appeal. Upon hearing the appeal, the student and his/her parents shall leave to allow the Activities Review Board members time to discuss the appeal. Upon completion of this discussion the Activities Review Board will make a recommendation to the investigating administrator, who will not be a voting member of the Activities Review Board.

 

I have read and understand the terms of the Centralia middle School Co-curricular Activities Code and I agree to abide by its rules and the proper enforcement of sanctions under such code. 

 

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After careful consideration, I agree and give my permission for this student to participate in the co-curricular activities of Centralia High School.

 

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