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Rock Island High School Athletic Code

ROCK ISLAND - MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY CODE

I. PURPOSE

The Rock Island-Milan Board of Education recognizes the value of extra-curricular activities and encourages students to involve themselves in the many programs District 41 offers. Unlike the required nature of the regular education program, participation in extra-curricular activities is a privilege, which must be earned.



By participating, a student agrees to represent Rock Island High School RIHS) responsibly and honorably in practice and at contests, and to accept the rules and obligations of this Code and of RIHS.

A participant behaving irresponsibly or dishonorably may be suspended or dismissed from participation in extra-curricular activities. Parents, the participant, and the Athletic/Activity Director will receive written notice of major disciplinary actions by the coach/leader.

II. CODE PHILOSOPHY:



Activity Coaches/Leaders handle activity discipline. Administrators handle school discipline. The Extra-Curricular Board handles major offenses in the event the student rejects accepting consequences for actions as set forth herein.

Adherence to Rules and Regulations



High School students participating or competing in extra-curricular athletic, music, drama or interscholastic events must follow High School Association and Conference rules and regulations; Rules of the coach/leader for the activity; RIHS rules and regulations, including grade eligibility; Activity Board decisions about major training and law violations; and Rock Island-Milan School Board policies.

III. ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION/CONFERENCE RULES

Illinois High School Association and Conference rules cover all cases of eligibility, transfer, physical examinations, insurance coverage, starting dates, use of school equipment, scheduling, sportsmanship, etc. The RIHS Principal has responsibility to know, to inform staff, team members and parents, and to enforce conference and IHSA rules.

IV. COACH/ACTIVITY LEADER RULES

Rules of an activity's coach/leader cover those students involved in that activity. At the activity's first session each year, each participant will receive a copy of rules specific to that activity. The Principal and the Athletic/Activity Director must approve these Activity Rules and penalties for violations, and keep a copy on file in the Athletic/Activity Director's office. Penalties may range from counseling by the coach/leader to dismissal from the team.



V. GENERAL RULES FOR ECA PARTICIPATION



NOTE: The Rock Island High School rules in the Parent-Student Guide cover a student's activities before, during, and after the regular day, as administered by teachers, staff and administrators.



1. No student may quit one activity and go out for another after the season has begun

without mutual consent of both coaches/leaders.



2. Travel: Students must travel to and from contests away from Rock Island High

School in transport provided by the school, unless ...



2.1 An injury necessitates alternate transport.

2.2 The student's parent/guardian makes acceptable prior arrangement in writing with the Athletic/Activity Director for the student to ride with the parent/guardian, who must then come to the coach/leader at the contest's end and have the student released to their care and custody by the coach/leader.

3. Awards: Participants must complete a season in good standing with the coach/leader in order to receive any awards.



4. Attendance Requirements

A student must attend school the entire day in order to participate in a contest or extra-curricular activity that day, unless a student has an excuse approved by the Dean and the coach/leader.

Our school expects students to be in class every day. If absent, extra-curricular participants must have an approved excuse and approval of coach/leader to participate that day.

4.2 A student missing the last school day of a week, when the competition or event is on a non-school day, must bring to the activity coach/leader permission, signed by the parent/guardian, for the student to participate. The coach/leader should contact the parent/guardian to confirm permission.



4.3 A student injured and given medical treatment cannot participate again until date indicated by his/her doctor.

5. Independent/Independent Team Participation

During the school season for a given sport, a student shall not participate on any non-school team nor as an individual unattached in non-school competition in that given sport or in any competition that involves the skill of the sport in question. Violation shall cause ineligibility for a period not to exceed 365 days.

VI. MAJOR OFFENSES/DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES



The Extra-Curricular Activity Board will handle discipline regarding; major offenses committed by extra-curricular participants. This Activity Board will consist of the RIHS Principal or Assistant Principal, the Athletic/Activity Director, a Dean, one head coach, and one non-sport leader. The participant's activity coach/leader may attend but may not vote.



1. Major offenses include involvement in, arrests for, or convictions for violations of any local, state or federal laws at anytime by extra-curricular participants, such as major theft, malicious destruction of school or personal property, gross sexual misconduct, attacks on school personnel, carrying weapons, substance abuse arrest.



1.1. The Activity Board will determine penalties for offenses other than substance abuse. Penalties may include...

-warning to participant/counseling by coach/leader

-a probationary period

-suspension from activity for one week up to the full season

-suspension from activity pending disposition of charges

-loss of eligibility



2. Participants and Substance Abuse - The Activity Board has established the following as recommended responses to substance abuse. The Athletic/Activity Director shall offer the prescribed punitive action to the offending student. If the student accepts the action, he/she need not appear before the Activity Board. If the student rejects accepting the action, the Activity Board shall convene to hear the student's case and shall determine the appropriate punitive action, if warranted, which may be less or more severe that the action offered to the student by the Athletic/Activity Director.



2.1 Voluntary Admission: A student who, before being caught, asks his or her coach/leader for help in dealing with substance abuse will be referred to a treatment program. The student also will miss at least one contest and not be eligible until the evaluation is completed. A participant who drops out of recommended evaluation/treatment will be ineligible.



2.2 First Offense:

Referral to evaluation/treatment and suspension from activity for 20% of the number of regular season contests, applied to next contests in the current/upcoming activity. A participant who drops out of recommended evaluation and/or treatment becomes ineligible.



2.3 Second Offense:

Continue or renew treatment, and whichever penalty is greater: Either a 30 calendar day suspension from activity or loss of 50% of the number of regular season contests, applied to next contests in the current/upcoming activity. A participant who drops out of recommended evaluation and/or treatment becomes ineligible.



2.4 Third Offense:

No participation in inter-scholastic contests for one calendar year from date of third offense.



2.5 Fourth Offense:

No eligibility for extra-curricular activities.



Adopted: June 23, 1992

Rock Island-Milan Board of Education



 

 

POLICY 740.00

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION



Academic achievement and extra-curricular activities are considered key elements in developing well rounded students and balanced educational programs. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that enable them to experience social, athletic, and academic growth. The Board feels, however, that academic achievement is paramount and must be considered the primary function of the school's educational responsibility to the community and all students and participation in extra-curricular activities must be considered a privilege. Therefore, students must be held to critical academic standards to be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities.



Students interested in participating in any extra-curricular activity must meet all applicable IHSA rules and regulations. In addition to IHSA requirements, all activity participants must achieve a 2.0 or above (on a 4.0 system) each grading period in order to maintain full unrestricted eligibility.

RULES IMPLEMENTING BOARD POLICY 740.00



A student not achieving a 2.0 or above for any grading period will be placed on academic probation for the next grading period (nine weeks). During this period a student may continue to participate in extra-curricular activities by conforming to the following requirements:



1. Attend and participate in a formal study table 4 of the 5 days that it meets each week;



2. No unexcused absence from classes: and



3. Complete and hand in homework as assigned by classroom teachers.



Excused absences will be honored for the study table and for class attendance. Any student failing to meet the requirements for any given week will be ineligible for participating in extra-curricular activities from Saturday midnight of that week until Saturday midnight of the next week. Conforming to the rules the following week will reinstate the student.



The athletic director and an assistant principal will oversee the program for all students on academic probation that wish to maintain eligibility for extra-curricular activities.



At the end of each grading period the student¢≈Áçs status will be reevaluated. The following guidelines will apply:



1; A student achieving a 2.0 or above for the grading period will be removed from probation.



2. A student achieving below a 2.0 for the grading period will remain on probation with the same probationary rules as the previous period.



This policy is in effect for all extra-curricular activities requiring a participation fee. All student participants must satisfy the provisions of this policy and all rules and regulations set forth by the Illinois High School Association.



Definition of terms significant to this policy:



Extra-Curricular Activity - any activity at Rock Island High requiring a participation fee and subject to IHSA rules and regulations.

Probation - the academic status of any student who hasfailed to achieve the required academic standards necessary to participate in extra-curricular activities. Grading Period - a period of nine (9) weeks duration that  designates the length of time between the issuance of grades Cumulative GPA - the overall grade average of a student

Study Table - a study center designated by Rock Island High School for the purpose of assisting students in meeting academic standards necessary to participate in extra-curricular activities.

APPEAL BY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

Students who have been declared ineligible may request an administrative review.



The purpose of the administrative review is to determine by consultation with the student's classroom teachers, the student's parents and or guardians, and members of the school administration, whether the student is working up to his or her ability.



Students who have been declared ineligible pursuant to Policy 740.00 may request an administrative review in writing. The student and at least one of his/her parents or guardians must sign the request. The request must be delivered to the high school principal's office within five (5) school days after the student is informed of his/her ineligibility. The request must contain specific reasons for the desire for a review



Students not meeting IHSA eligibility requirements may not request an administrative review.



Upon receipt of the request for review, the high school principal shall direct the Athletic Director to meet with at least one (1) other building administrator, all teachers of the student, the student's high school counselor, the counselor involved with any extra-curricular activity for which the student has been found ineligible, the student's parent guardian, and the student to evaluate the student's request in connection with grades, homework, and attendance. The Athletic Director need not meet with all such individuals simultaneously. The teachers will make a recommendation to the Athletic Director. That recommendation and the results of all other meetings shall be documented in writing by the Athletic Director, who shall make a final recommendation to the building principal. The principal shall make the final decision on the eligibility of the student. (In the event of a non-athletic activity, and Assistant Principal shall serve in lieu of the Athletic Director.)

 

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES RULES OF CONDUCT



  • All extra-curricular participants shall be and shall remain in full compliance with the Rock Island High School Extra Curricular Activity Code. A copy of the code is provided to each student upon joining a team and an acknowledgment form is to be signed by the student and placed on file in the athletic office. Failure to sign the acknowledgment does not in anyway exempt the student from compliance with the code. Failure to sign the acknowledgment, upon discovery, will be grounds for terminating the student¢≈Áçs eligibility until such time as the acknowledgment is signed.

  • In addition to the specifics of the code, Rock Island High School expects its athletes to take their "role model" status seriously. Athletes are our most visible ambassadors for the school district. We expect our athletes to conduct themselves as "ladies" and "gentlemen" on and off the playing field. Any inappropriate conduct, including language and/or gestures shall result in immediate removal from the contest, and depending upon the severity of the offense, shall subject the student to further suspension and or expulsion from the team. Public profanity or vulgarity by athletes while participating in extra-curricular events will not be tolerated. Coaches are instructed to discuss and deal with such situations early on in practices to insure all students understand our rule and appreciate that the rules will be enforced. Coaches are further instructed to take immediate action in the event of an infraction during an athletic contest. This is a zero tolerance rule!



  • Rock Island uniforms shall be worn properly and with dignity. They shall be treated with dignity and care at all times. The rules of most sports require that shirts be tucked in and that athletes on a team dress neatly and uniformly. We expect our athletes to comply with such rules. Uniform shorts/pants shall be worn at the waist and/or as they are designed to be worn by the uniform manufacturer. Wearing shorts low on the buttocks shall not be allowed. Socks shall be worn either "up" or "down" as may be determined by the coach. A uniformity of appearance is desired. An individual athlete shall not wear socks of different colors and/or different heights. Nor shall an athlete roll or push socks so that one is noticeably higher or lower than the other is.



  • Athletes shall treat their teachers and coaches with respect and courtesy. Poor conduct in class shall be reported to the athlete¢≈Áçs coach for appropriate attitude readjustment.



  • Rock Island High School is an excellent microcosm of our nation. We are rich in cultural, racial, religious, and ethnic diversity. Any form of racial or ethnic bias, discrimination or disrespect by or toward coaches, between or among athletes, toward opponents; officials or other students shall not be tolerated. Any offense of this rule shall result in suspension and referral to counseling.



  • Coaches are "in charge". Students are always free to speak with coaches regarding their own progress, their weaknesses, their strengths, and their opportunity for playing time. Coaches should provide their opinions, but are not required to "defend or justify" their decisions regarding playing time or game style. These are strictly coaching decisions. Discussion of another participants¢≈Áç progress, strengths or weaknesses is not proper. Parents are welcome to speak with coaches regarding their child¢≈Áçs progress, attitude, strengths, and/or weaknesses; however we do not expect or allow parents or other outside influences to question coaches regarding playing time or to discuss the abilities of any student other than the parents¢≈Áç own child. Participation on an extra-curricular team is a privilege. If the parent or student is unhappy with their participation, they are welcome to discontinue their association with the team. There is a fine line between acceptable and non-acceptable parental conversations with coaches. Questions such as: "what does my son/daughter need to work on to improve" are reasonable and acceptable. "Why isn¢≈Áçt my son/daughter starting or playing more" is not an acceptable question. "Why does Joe Doe get to play in from of my son", is also not acceptable. If the line is crossed, coaches are advised merely to advise the parent that playing time is not a proper topic for discussion. The coach can then offer suggestions that the child would benefit from further work on particular aspects of the game or particular development of skills required for the game. Persistent and unreasonable questioning of coaches should be referred to the athletic director.



  • Keep things in perspective. Rock Island High School wants to win conference and state championships just as much as any other school. We have enjoyed much greater success in athletics than most high schools. Along with our desire for excellence and superior performance, coaches, athletes and parents must keep in mind that what we are all about is "games". Participation in games should be fun and done in accordance with the rules. We should all give every ounce of strength and commitment to our team. But keep in mind that although in the heat of a contest it may seem that nothing is more important that victory; win or lose, tomorrow the sun will rise. In the big picture our victory or loss is not very important considering that each year several of our students will lose parents to illness; fellow students will be gravely injured in accidents; other student and perhaps friends will destroy their young lives with drugs, alcohol, or teen pregnancy. We need to enjoy the experience of sports, do our best when competing, and realize that being fortunate enough to be a part of the game is more important than the ultimate score.



  • Coaches are our most visible role models, both for the athletes on their teams but also for our fans and our future athletes. Keep in mind that you set the tone and are the key to our fans and students exhibiting good sportsmanship. When officials error or other coaches or athletes from other schools don¢≈Áçt act as we might prefer, Rock Island coaches should respond with dignity and control. There is a time and place to make our concerns known. With officials it is by phone conference or letter to the official after the heat of the game has passed. In extreme cases a written report to the IHSA may be justified. If the matter involves opponent coaches or players, the matter should be handled after the game via telephone or letter between coach to coach if a firm amiable relationship has existed; or, athletic director to athletic director. In any case, the athletic director should promptly be notified of any such concern or issue. We do not expect Rock Island coaches to created scenes during or immediately after the game. That is not to say that during contests coaches cannot make their feelings known to officials, but it should be done with control and in a sportsmanlike manner. Loss of temper and/or profanity has no place in a high school activity.
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