Lincoln-Way
High School is proud of the students who represent the school in extra-curricular
activities. We believe in the valuable results of mental, social, and
physical development of our student body. The students need to understand
that they represent the Lincoln-Way High School student body year-round.
Participation in Lincoln-Way activities is a privilege, and each person
participating in these activities must accept the responsibilities that
go along with the participation. Each student participant must agree
to abide by the following rules and regulations, seven days a week,
twelve months a year, whether or not school is in session.
REQUIREMENTS
The student must:
1. provide written consent of participation from parent(s) or guardian(s).
2. demonstrate compliance with all rules and regulations of the Illinois
High School Association where applicable and Lincoln-Way Community High
School s rules and policies as found in the Parent-Student Handbook.
3. make known special health conditions to the individual supervisor
of the activity and, if applicable, submit an annual physical exam stating
that the student is able to participate.
4. annually attend a Code of Conduct seminar at the beginning of each
students first extra-curricular activity. The student and a parent or
guardian will be required to attend. Failure to do so will result in
the student becoming ineligible to participate until such compliance
is met.
5. submit a signed "Code of Conduct" contract.
6. submit a completed "Medical Information/Permission Form."
(Athletes only)
RULES
FOR PARTICIPANTS
1. Possession, use, distribution or sale of drugs, look alike drugs,
controlled substances, alcohol, tobacco and tobacco products by a Lincoln-Way
student will not be permitted. This rule applies seven (7) days a week,
twelve (12) months a year without exception. Violation of this Code
of Conduct rule will result in an investigation to determine what penalty
options will be enforced.
2. Inappropriate language, profanity, or misconduct are prohibited.
3. The deliberate misuse of any school equipment will not be tolerated.
4. A person will not be allowed to participate in school activities
if they are absent from school on that day. Pre-excuses and emergencies
will not be considered absences. A member who is in attendance for one-half
(1/2) day on the day of the event will be eligible to participate. A
person who is absent on Friday will be eligible to participate in a
Saturday/Sunday event.
5. All students should report all injuries, no matter how trivial, to
the person in charge.
6. Any reputable adult reporting a violation of this Code will give
cause to the adult supervisor to investigate and evaluate the situation
and report the findings to the appropriate administrator.
7. Each supervisor has the right to add additional rules for the benefit
of the individual activity.
VOLUNTARY
ADMISSION
If a student voluntarily reports an infraction of the substance abuse
rules prior to public record, it will not result in a suspension from
the activity but will count as a first offense. The student will be
required to attend an educational substance abuse program that has been
approved by the school district. The purpose of this provision is to
allow a student to seek help. Voluntary admission may NOT be used by
a student if the rule infraction is already known by the school. Voluntary
admission may be used by the student only one time.
CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION OF THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE RULE
FOR FIRST AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES:
A letter will be sent to the parents or guardians of the student notifying
them of the violation. Within one week of the letter's issuance a meeting
must be scheduled between the student, the student's parent(s) or guardian(s),
program administrator, the supervisor of the activity involved, and
any other adult deemed appropriate to review the incident and discuss
the penalty that will be imposed. When a violation of the Code of Conduct
is found to be potentially dangerous to the health and/or well being
of others, the participant may be denied the privilege of participating
in the Lincoln-Way High School extra-curricular program for the remainder
of his/her high school career.
FIRST OFFENSE
1. Drugs, Alcohol
Penalty
Option One. The student will:
1.
Attend an educational substance abuse program that has been approved
by the school district. It is strongly recommended that a parent
or guardian attend the program with the student.
2. Obtain written verification of attendance at the substance abuse
program from an official of the program. The student must attend
enough of these educational program meetings to satisfy the school's
requirements.
3. There will be a minimum suspension of five participation days.
During this time, the student will be expected to get confirmation
of the enrollment in the substance abuse program. This confirmation
must be given to the program administrator. At the conclusion of
the five-day suspension, the program administrator may put the student
back into the extra-curricular program. The student will not participate
during this five-day participation suspension.
4. Meet a minimum of one time with the supervisor or a Lincoln-Way
counselor before they can resume participation in extracurricular
activities.2.
Penalty Option Two. The student will be suspended from the activity
for one complete season. If the violation occurs while the student
is not currently participating in an activity (off season), the
penalty will be imposed during the student's next season. If the
violation occurs during the season, the student will be suspended
immediately from participating in the remainder of the season, and
the suspension will extend into the student's next activity season
until the equivalency of one complete season is reached.2.
Tobacco - The use of tobacco will cause the participant to attend
a mandatory awareness program instituted through the high school.
There will be a minimum suspension of three participation days.
During this time, the student will be expected to get confirmation
of the enrollment in the awareness program. This confirmation must
be given to the program administrator. At the conclusion of the
three-day suspension, the program administrator may put the student
back into the extra-curricular program. The student will not participate
during this three-day participation suspension.
SECOND OFFENSE, ALL SUBSTANCES
Penalty
Option One: The student will be suspended one-half (1/2) of a
season by:
1. Having the student and at least one parent or guardian attend
an educational substance abuse program that has been approved by
the school district. It will be recommended that the student have
a substance abuse evaluation.
2. Obtaining written verification of attendance at the substance
abuse program from an official of the program. The student must
attend enough of these educational program meetings to satisfy the
school district's requirements.
3. Meeting a minimum of one time with the supervisor or a Lincoln-Way
counselor before they can resume participation in activities.2.
Penalty Option Two: The student will be suspended from the activity
for one complete season. If the violation occurs while the student
is not currently participating in an activity (off season), the
penalty will be imposed during the student's next season. If the
violation occurs during the season, the student will be suspended
immediately from participating in the remainder of the season, and
the suspension will extend into the student's next activity season
until the equivalency of one complete season is reached.3.
THIRD OFFENSE - The student will be permanently suspended from participating
in activities for the remainder of their high school career. It
is recommended that a meeting be held between the student, the student's
parent(s) or guardian(s), the supervisor, and a Lincoln-Way school
counselor to discuss outside resources where the student can obtain
professional help or counseling. The student and parent may petition
for reinstatement to the building principal.
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