Clark Band Co-Curricular Code of Conduct

INTRODUCTION

Students who participate in athletics or other co-curricular activities at Clark Intermediate are expected to adhere to a high standard of behavior as outlined in the Code of Ethics. It is important for our athletes and co-curricular participants to realize that they represent the school and the community at all times. Our students act as role models for the younger students in our district and have a commitment to their teammates and coaches/advisors to be at their best physically and mentally at all times. Code is in effect 24/7/365 for students who represent Clark Intermediate in a co-curricular activity.

CODE OF CONDUCT

• Your citizenship is to be satisfactory as judged by the principal or designee. Any of the following actions shall be considered a code violation on or off campus at any time:

1. Fighting, theft or vandalism
2. Disrespectful or defiant behavior
3. Any action that would result in an arrest and/or conviction
4. Any suspendable offense
5. Not immediately leaving a situation involving the illegal use or possession of alcohol or controlled substance(s)
6. Possession or use of the following items on or off campus at any time:
   1. Tobacco
   2. Alcohol
   3. Narcotics
   4. Illegal drugs
   5. Weapons

• Any serious or ongoing violation of school or team rules. Things such as disruptive behavior, disrespect, profanity, tardies, poor attendance, may result in suspension from the activity or team.

DISCIPLINE FOR VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

A participant who violates any provision of the code shall be subject to the following:

• First Offense:

1. A minimum of ten (10) school days or fourteen (14) calendar days of non-privilege, whichever is less, (excluding CIF mandated non-practice days). Only one half may be worked off at the discretion of the Board.
2. A Code of Conduct Board hearing will be held no sooner than the student's first day back to school from being suspended. The Board will determine if the student will be allowed to return to their athletic team or co-curricular activity and, if allowed to return, under what conditions.

Depending on the severity of the offense, the Board has the right to:

1. Suspend the student from the athletic/participant competition/activity for one calendar year.
2. Extend the length of the non-privilege period as they deem appropriate.
3. Accept the student back on the team or group immediately after the non-privilege period.
4. Assign the student to additional counseling, a rehabilitation program or academic support.

• Second Offense - will carry all the same potential penalties as a first offense and quite possibly result in recommendation for exclusion or continued suspension from participation.

CODE OF CONDUCT BOARD

1. The purpose of the Board is to deal with each individual incident in a fair and appropriate manner based on the circumstances involved.
2. The chairperson of the Board will be the Deputy Principal or designee. The Board will consist of the following people:
   1. Athletic/Activities Director/Program Manager of the sport or activity involved.
   2. A Learning Director or designee.
3. Parent of the student, student’s coach or advisor, or student’s counselor may attend the hearing.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A PARTICIPANT QUITS OR IS REMOVED FROM THEIR CURRENT ACTIVITY?

1. The athlete/participant must wait until that sport/activity has completed the league schedule before they can practice or compete with another sport/activity.
2. Coaches cannot release or accept an athlete/participant that has quit or been removed from that sport/activity without the approval of the Athletic Director. All appeals must go to the Athletic Director.

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