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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3385 Extracurricular Athletic ParticipationSTUDENTS 3385 Page 1 of 4 Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 EXTRACURRICULAR ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION The Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Board of Trustees believes individual students will benefit through opportunities to grow physically and intellectually through experiences in self-discipline and contribution to team efforts made possible through competitive extracurricular team and individual sport activities. Secondary students will be provided extracurricular athletic competition in a variety of sports. Students shall be allowed to participate in individual sports on the basis of physical condition and desire. Qualified personnel shall be provided for coaching and supervising individual sports. Guidelines 1. District participation in extracurricular athletics shall be subject to approval of the Board of Trustees including approval of: a. membership in any league, association or conferences, b. rules for participation, and c. annual sport schedules. 2. Extracurricular athletics supplement the regular instructional programs and afford students opportunities for enrichment. a. Participation in such activities is a privilege, not a right. b. As representatives of their school and District, students participating in such activities are expected to meet high standards of behavior. c. The purpose of secondary athletics is both educational and recreational. d. The extracurricular athletic program should encourage participation by as many students as possible, and should be conducted with the best interest of the participants as the first consideration. e. This should be done without unreasonable interference with other obligations in the school community. f. It is recognized that a well-organized and well-conducted athletic program is a potent factor in the morale of the secondary student body, and an important phase of good community school relations. STUDENTS 3385 Page 2 of 4 Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Extracurricular Athletic Participation g. Too great an emphasis on winning contests, or to consistent a record of losing, are both harmful to the development of good attitudes among students and the public. 3. Participation in interscholastic athletics is limited to students in grades seven through twelve (7-12). 4. Students, grades 9-12, are members of the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), and in all athletic matters will adhere to the rules and regulations of that body and to the philosophy of sports which IHSAA encourages. 5. The eligibility of students to participate in the athletic programs is determined in accordance with IHSAA regulations. 6. Students participating in extracurricular activities in grades 7-8 are expected to conform to the appropriate junior high school conference. 7. Students who participate in interscholastic athletics must purchase an activity card. Minimum GPA Required 1. To be academically eligible for athletics, a student must be enrolled full-time and have received passing grades and earn credits in at least five (5) out of six (6) full- credit subjects in the previous grading period for which credit is granted. 2. An incomplete or conditional grade received at the end of a grading period counts as failure until the deficiency is removed. Medical, Insurance and Parental Consent Requirements 1. The IHSSA requires that each student must receive a physical examination and have on record with the school the interim questionnaire (3385F2) prior to the first practice. Physicals are required prior to the first day of practice in the 9th and 11th grades and may not be taken before May 1 of the 8th grade year. 2. All physicals are valid for two years. A student will not be required to have an additional physical examination during the 10th and 12th grades unless: a. The physician recommends the student athlete have an additional examination; b. The parents request an examination in the Interim Questionnaire (3385F2); c. Affirmative answers on 1-9 of the Interim Questionnaire indicate a possible need for a repeat physical examination; or d. An athlete has transferred to Idaho from another state. STUDENTS 3385 Page 3 of 4 Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Extracurricular Athletic Participation 3. It will be the responsibility of each principal to consult with the physician regarding the answers to questions given on the Interim Questionnaire which may indicate a possible need for a repeat physical examination. 4. No student may try out or start practice for any athletic team until he/she has been examined and approved by a medical doctor. 5. In addition to the Interim Questionnaire, an annual Athletics Requirements Form (3385F1) must be signed by the student and parent/guardian prior to tryouts or practice. 6. It is required of any participant that proper insurance against accident or injury be provided by the participant. The District will provide the opportunity for participating students to purchase such accident insurance through the school if not personally owned. Rules for Athletic Participation Athletes will be expected to adhere to the standards listed below: 1. Be polite. 2. Display conduct becoming ladies or gentlemen at all times. 3. Be positive and cooperative. 4. Maintain a good behavioral record. 5. Violation of the Code of Student Conduct may cause further disciplinary action from the coach/adviser/principal. 6. All participants must maintain attendance requirements. a. On days of an athletic event, the participating student should be present in all classes to be eligible to participate that day. b. Any excused absences, travel and/or extenuating circumstances requiring an exception must be cleared in advance by the principal/designee. 7. Students must follow the appropriate dress standards established by the school administration, coaches, and advisers. 8. The school day following any athletic event or contest, participants (coach and students) are expected to be present. STUDENTS 3385 Page 4 of 4 Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Extracurricular Athletic Participation DEFINITION Extracurricular Activities: are held outside the regular school day. These activities include IHSAA sanctioned Sports. Although many of these activities involve travel or participation during school time, the base of the organization for meeting and practice is held outside of the school timetable. Adopted 09-14-2005 Reviewed Revised 04-13-2016 Cross Reference: Code of Student Conduct Athletic Requirements Form #3385F1 Interim Questionnaire #3385F2 Extracurricular Code of Conduct #3387 Suspension from Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities #3389 Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Testing #3401 Reasonable Suspicion Procedure #3400P1 Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure #3400P2 Idaho Activities Association #3417 Legal Reference IC § 33-512(12) Governance of schools