Stow-Munroe Falls City School District
Bylaws & Policies
 

5500.01 - EXTRA-CURRICULAR/CO-CURRICULAR CODE OF CONDUCT

The Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools recognize that extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities are an integral part of the total educational process. The additional time and physical requirements of these activities demand that each participant attain and maintain his/her best possible physical and mental condition.

Rules promote order and safety, and assist participants in reaching maximum performance potential. Every participant should adhere to the rules of the school and conduct himself/herself as a "good citizen" of that school and the community at all times. Dedication and personal sacrifice by each participant promotes a sense of group unity and common goals.

It must be remembered that participation in extracurricular activities is not a right but a privilege that may be regulated.

DURATION OF POLICY:

This policy shall be in effect twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, for the entire year. It will be in effect for activities related to an extracurricular and/or co-curricular program that commence before the beginning of the school year or extend beyond the school year when students are representing the school.

CONSEQUENCES:

The consequences listed below for violations of this policy are in addition to any consequence(s), which will be applied for offenses, which also violate the Stow-Munroe Falls High School Code of Conduct.

Consequences for students involved in athletics will be in effect for the sport in which the student is currently participating. The consequences will carry over to the next sport a student participates in if at the time of the violation, the student is not involved in a sport. Also, any consequence, which cannot be fully served due to the end of the current' sport's season, will have the remainder of the consequence carried over and served during the next sport's season in which the student participates.

ATTENDANCE:

A member must be in attendance in school a minimum of the last half of the school day and meet half the academic requirements in order to participate or play in a game that afternoon or evening. The building principal may waive this if extenuating circumstances exist.

CHEMICAL USE/ABUSE

Students involved in extracurricular/co-curricular activities will not at any time possess, use, sell, offer to sell, deliver, conceal, consume, or be under the influence of any drugs of abuse including but not limited to alcoholic beverages, inhalants or any drugs of abuse and any counterfeit drugs of abuse. Counterfeit drugs of abuse include any substance that is directly or indirectly represented to be a drug of abuse. Use of drugs authorized by a medical prescription from a licensed physician will not be considered in violation of this rule. Participants will not possess, use, sell, offer to sell, deliver, or conceal any instruments or paraphernalia for use with drugs or abuse. The local police department will be notified of all violations of this provision.

 

A.

Use/Possession
   
 

First Violation
   
 

A first offense will result in an immediate twenty percent (20%) denial of participation from all scheduled events or contests in each activity in which a student is currently participating or it carries over to the next extra curricular activity. Registration and completion of an appropriate program is mandatory. A full season of participation in the sport with the twenty percent (20%) denial is required for the penalty to be counted. An immediate referral will also be made to the appropriate unit principal by the coach.
   
 

Second Violation
   
 

A second offense will result in an immediate denial of participation from all activities in which a student participates for up to twelve (12) months. A recommendation will be made that the student seek appropriate help. An immediate referral will also be made to the appropriate unit principal by the coach.
 

Third Violation
   
 

A third offense will result in an immediate denial of participation from all activities in which a student participates for the duration of his/her enrollment at SMFHS. A recommendation will be made that the student seek appropriate help. An immediate referral will also be made to the appropriate unit principal by the coach.
   
 

B.

Selling, Offering to Sell, or Delivering Illegal Drugs, Counterfeit drugs, etc.
     
   

First Violation
     
   

A first offense will result in an immediate denial of participation from all activities in which a student participates for up to twelve (12) months. A recommendation will be made that the student seek appropriate help. An immediate referral will also be made to the appropriate unit principal by the coach.
     
   

Second Offense
     
   

A second offense will result in an immediate denial of participation from all activities in which a student participates for the duration of his/her enrollment at SMFHS. A recommendation will be made that the student seek appropriate help. An immediate referral will also be made to the appropriate unit principal by the coach.
     

USE/POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS:
   
 

A.

First Violation
     
   

A first offense will result in an immediate twenty (20) percent denial of participation from all scheduled events or contests in each activity in which the student is currently participating or it carries over to the next extra curricular activity. A recommendation will be made that the student attend a smoking education program. An immediate referral will also be made to the appropriate unit principal by the coach.
 

B.

Second Violation
     
   

A second offense will result in an immediate denial of participation from all scheduled events or contests for the remainder of the season in each activity in which the student participates, with a possible carryover to the next season. A recommendation will be made that the student attend a smoking education program. An immediate referral will also be made to the appropriate unit principal by the coach.
     
 

C.

Third Violation
     
   

A third offense will result in an immediate denial of participation from all activities in which the student participates for twelve (12) months. A recommendation will be made that the student attend a smoking education program. An immediate referral will also be made to the appropriate unit principal by the coach.

SELF-REFERRAL POLICY

If a student seeks assistance for dealing with a drug, alcohol, or tobacco problem by self-referral and prior to any violations either at school or in the community, s/he should see a school administrator or the athletic director and appropriate direction and help will be given. The student will not be penalized from participation in extra-curricular activities by seeking assistance.

ACTIONS UNBECOMING OF A STOW-MUNROE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

Other actions unbecoming of a SMFHS student will be brought to the attention of a principal, advisor and athletic administrator/head coach. This group will determine a course of action, which may include anything from a verbal warning to permanent denial of participation depending upon the offense.

A SMFHS student must uphold the following guidelines:
 

A.

A member will behave in an exemplary manner and actions such as improper language, fighting, making obscene gestures, destroying property and insubordination will result in disciplinary action.
     
 

B.

A member found stealing will receive disciplinary action from school authorities and this could also result in an arrest from the police.
 

C.

A member will attend all practices and games. Excessive unexcused absences, determined by team/club rules, will result in disciplinary action.
     
 

D.

Individual coaches/advisors may establish curfews for the respective sports/clubs, and failure of a team member to adhere to curfew will result in disciplinary action.
     
 

E.

A team/club member placed on out-of-school suspension will not be permitted to participate or play the duration of the suspension.
     
 

F.

A team member must remain scholastically eligible as prescribed by the Ohio High School Athletic Association and/or the Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education.
     
 

G.

Individual coaches/advisors may establish standards of dress and grooming for their respective sport/club. Failure to follow prescribed dress or grooming standards will result in disciplinary action. (Such rules on grooming/dress must fall within the school code or special rules of the sport/club.)
     
 

H.

Participants must travel to and from contests in transportation provided by the coach/advisor. Exception to this rule will be made only when a written request to travel with a parent is made prior to the trip.