The boy or girl who participates in interscholastic athletics occupies an enviable position. To fellow students, he or she is a leader; one whose example and actions are often followed and approved. To the adult community and to all who observe the athletic events, he or she typifies the student leadership of the school. The athlete's personal conduct is a reflection on the school and the students. This is a great responsibility that should not be taken lightly.

This participation code is intended to serve the best interest of each athlete, the team, and the school. The intent is not to punish or limit involvement. It is intended as a tool that the student-athlete can use for growth toward responsible young adulthood.

Students participating in any interscholastic activity shall be made aware of, and agree to abide by the following:

a) Participants will abstain from the use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs.

PENALTY - The athlete in violation of this provision will be suspended from participation for at least 20% of the season, but must attend all practice sessions. For the second violation, the athlete will be dismissed from the team.

b) Athletes failing more than one subject must correct all failures following the issuance of report cards or five-week progress reports. (An incomplete for other than medical reasons will be considered a failure).

PENALTY - Athletes will be required to attend Ninth Period each day with a teacher of one of the subjects failed in order to participate in sports practice or competition.

c) Any middle school student who participates in the interscholastic athletic program must maintain a passing average (70%) in all subjects.

PENALTY - The middle school athlete who does not maintain a passing average shall attend noon assistance to receive additional help. If the student is still in academic difficulty, limitations will be made in his or her participation in the athletic program based on the recommendation of his or her academic team.

d) The student-athlete is expected to be in regular school and class attendance at all times, except for legitimate and legal reasons for absence. All high school student athletes must attend school no later than the start of period 2 in order to participate in sports practice or competition unless approval is given by the high school principal.

e) Student athletes must report to every practice session, unless absent from school for a legal reason, or unless excused in advance by his or her coach. Any planned absence during a school vacation period should be brought to the attention of the coach through personal contact.

PENALTY - For the first violation of this provision, the athlete will be suspended from participation in the NEXT SCHEDULED CONTEST but will be expected to attend all practice sessions and that contest. For the second violation of this provision, the athlete will be dismissed from the team.

f) An athlete selected as a member of a team shall not be allowed to withdraw from that team without prior consultation with the coach and athletic coordinator.

PENALTY - A student athlete who withdraws from a team without a conference shall become ineligible for any interscholastic activities for the next sport season .

g) All athletes are to abide by the curfew set in writing by their coach.

PENALTY - The disciplinary action taken will be at the discretion of their coach, h) Student athletes should adhere to the highest standards of sportsmanship at all times.

PENALTY - Any student athlete who is assessed a technical foul, suspension, or other penalty resulting from unsportsmanlike conduct will be suspended from participation for the remainder of the contest and for the next scheduled contest.

For any injured players, suspension will start after they are recertified. Parents will be notified by the coach of any disciplinary action taken in response to this code or if their child withdraws from a team.