Athletic and Co-Curricular Code
L. B. Clarke values the participation of its students in extra-curricular activities including sports and clubs. It is a privilege to participate in after school activities, and participation includes the responsibility of adhering to the code of conduct and grading policy. L. B. Clarke encourages all students to get involved in extra-curricular activities and has a “no cut” policy.
Eligibility
- An emergency medical form must be completed for each sport. Students may check in the office for past seasons’ cards to resubmit to current coach.
- A signed student and parent concussion form.
- An eligibility form signed by the student’s advisor (verifies academic and code of conduct eligibility).
- Payment of any applicable fees to the office.
- A current physical exam is recommended, but not required.
Code of Conduct
These violations accumulate only during each school year. The following violations are unacceptable and will result in the loss of competition. Each activity advisor/coach also has the prerogative to establish and implement additional violations specific to his/her particular program.
Behavior and Conduct: Respect, courtesy, manners and good sportsmanship are basic to good citizenship and shall form the basis for all behavior. Since co-curricular participants represent the school in public, their behavior frequently determines the opinion outsiders have of the school and community. It is expected that the conduct of co-curricular participants will be exemplary at all times.
Below is a list of examples that are considered behavior unbecoming of a co-curricular participant, but is not an exhausted list:
- Unexcused absences
- Academic dishonesty
- Bullying/Cyber bulling/Harassment
- Vandalism or Property Destruction
- Poor sportsmanship including name calling, obscene gestures, and/or fighting.
- Being assigned a Major Infraction
- Using or possessing alcohol, tobacco, or other harmful substances.
- Presence at a party or gathering where alcohol or drugs are being illegally consumed: If a co-curricular participant attends a party where alcohol or drugs are being illegally dispensed, the student must LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. To remain in the presence of this illegal activity shall constitute a violation of the code of conduct.*
*The intent of the “presence at a party” is not to deny participation with adult family members in gatherings such as weddings, anniversaries or other family gatherings.
- Engaging in or being an accomplice to any other immoral or unacceptable conduct contrary to the philosophy of the Co-Curricular Code, or the ideals, principles and standards of the Two Rivers Public School District.
- Students earning a detention will be ineligible to practice or play until the detention has been served.
Code of Conduct violations will result in the following losses of competition:
First violation: 10% of season
Second violation: 25% of season
Third violation: 100% of season
Fourth violation: Loss of participation for remainder of school year
Students who have a Code of Conduct violation must seek reinstatement following any violation to regain eligibility. This requires the completion of an Athletic Waiver which can be obtained from the Athletic Director.
Honesty Clause:
1. The co-curricular participant shall be truthful.
2. The co-curricular participant shall be forthcoming with information.
3. The co-curricular participant shall not be deceptive or untruthful.
4. The co-curricular participant shall be cooperative.
If a member of school administration has a reasonable suspicion that a specific co-curricular participant may have violated the district’s code of conduct, he/she may question that student about a possible violation. In responding to any such questioning about his/her personal actions, it is expected that the student shall answer truthfully. Also during the questioning process, a student may not attempt to mislead or misrepresent himself/herself, which may impede the investigation. If a student’s answer is subsequently found to be untrue, disciplinary action/penalty will be doubled. (Example: a half season suspension will become a full season.)
Grading Policy
Based on Weekly Progress Reports:
- Students with one F on a progress report have two weeks to get all grades up to a passing level. If the student does not, he/she will not be permitted to practice or play until passing all classes.
- Students with two or more F's on a progress report will not be eligible to practice or play until he/she is passing all classes.
- Students who get a Failing grade(s) on a report card will be suspended for two weeks. If the student is passing all classes after the two week suspension he/she will be reinstated. If the student is still failing, he/she will be ineligible to practice or play in games until passing all classes.