Conduct for Student Participants in Athletics and Activitites- Mount Si Athletic Handbook
The opportunity to participate in athletics and activities representing your school is a privilege. Due to the public nature of high school programs, students who choose to participate are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that will reflect positively on the high standards and ideals of the school, community and Snoqualmie Valley School District. Students who commit unlawful acts or engage in delinquent behavior are subject to disciplinary action up to and including extracurricular disqualification. All Snoqualmie Valley School District students are expected to adhere to all Snoqualmie Valley School District policies as explained in each school’s Student Handbook, Athletic Handbook and Athletic and Activities Code. In addition to these general rules, coaches/advisors may establish other team/squad/club expectations specific to their programs. The following rules apply to all students participating in interscholastic activities. These rules will apply to all student-athletes, cheer, dance, and club members, at all times throughout the school year, including in season, out of season, and between seasons. The school year is defined as beginning with fall tryouts through the last day of school and will include any school- sponsored summer activities or any private activity/camp that disrupts or impacts the school team/squad/club or the school educational process.
1. Students are expected to demonstrate conduct on and off the campus consistent with District policies, building rules, and team/squad/club expectations in addition to adhering to school and community laws and show respect for others and their property.
2. Any student on suspension/expulsion from school will not be permitted to participate in or attend any extracurricular activities.
3. Students who voluntarily choose to be members of teams/squads/clubs are expected to: • Be courteous to visiting participants, supervisors, fans, and officials. • Respect the integrity and judgment of officials and accept their decisions without demonstrative protest. • Participate to the best of their ability. • Be modest when successful and gracious in defeat. • Demonstrate loyalty to the school by maintaining a satisfactory scholastic standing and by participating in or supporting other school activities.
4. All students who participate in extracurricular programs of the Snoqualmie Valley School District will comply with all rules and regulations as outlined in the school’s student handbook, and Snoqualmie Valley School District Policies. All students will submit to the reasonable discipline of the school authority or school designee.
5. Students engaging in, attempting, or conspiring to engage in inappropriate conduct as listed below are subject to corrective action or sanctions. Such actions or sanctions include extracurricular and/or school discipline, activities/athletic probation, activities/athletic and/or school suspension, activities/athletic disqualification and/or school expulsion. Examples include the following: • Disruptive conduct • Disobedience of reasonable instructions from school authorities • Refusal to identify oneself • Unauthorized absence from turnout or contest • Cheating • Conviction of or admission to any criminal act as defined by law • Use of alcohol, tobacco and other mood-altering substances capable of or intended, purported, or presumed to be capable of altering a student’s mood, perception, behavior, or judgment, other than properly used over-the-counter pain relievers and medications prescribed by a physician for an individual student and used at school in accordance with district procedures regarding dispensing medications. Nor shall the student possess, use, sell, or transmit paraphernalia associated with the ingestion or concealment of such drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other such substances. • Possession, use, sharing, sale, transfer, or being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other controlled substances, or possession of drug related paraphernalia is harmful, illegal and strictly prohibited on or about the school grounds, on student transportation, and at all school-sponsored activities, on or off school campus. Students who are in a group of students one or more of whom is in possession of drugs, alcohol, or any other controlled substance, are also violating the drug/alcohol policy.
• Immoral conduct; vulgarity or profanity
• Destruction or defacing property
• Extortion
• Harassment, intimidation or bullying - means any intentionally written message or image—including those that are electronically transmitted—verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, or mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act: • Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property. • Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education. • Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment • Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Policy No. 3207
• Assault on another student or employee.
• Possession or use of any dangerous weapons, substances, or objects
• Violation of any rule listed in the school’s student handbook or in in Snoqualmie Valley School District Policy.
Academic Integrity Students are expected to adhere to the academic integrity policy as outlined in the student handbook. Violations of the academic integrity policy include plagiarism; distribution/sharing of class assignments or test information; unauthorized collaboration; collusion; cheating; and technology malpractice (see student handbook for definitions). Final determination of whether a violation occurred will be made by the athletic director/activities coordinator, in conjunction with the building administration and teacher, considering the student’s intent and the individual circumstances of the situation.
• First Violation of Academic Integrity Athletic/activity suspension for one calendar week.
• Second Violation of Academic Integrity Athletic/activity suspension for the remainder of the season or four weeks,
whichever is longer.
• Third Violation of Academic Integrity Athletic/activity suspension for one calendar year.
Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, and Chemical Substances Any student attending and/or remaining at an event where it is reasonably known that consumption of any of the below mentioned substances by a minor(s) occurs will also be subject to these rules. It is the responsibility of the student to remove himself/herself immediately, beyond all reasonable doubt and proximity, from the situation. A student who makes a willful choice to remain at such an event is in violation of the following rule: Snoqualmie Valley School District Policy 2121 In the Snoqualmie Valley School District, we believe we have an important responsibility to our students to take the necessary steps to prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco and other mood-altering substances capable of or intended, purported, or presumed to be capable of altering a student’s mood, perception, behavior, or judgment, other than properly used over-the-counter pain relievers and medications prescribed by a physician for an individual student and used at school in accordance with district procedures regarding dispensing medications. Nor shall the student possess, use, sell, or transmit paraphernalia associated with the ingestion or concealment of such drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other such substances. Further, we believe that the use and abuse of mood-altering substances, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, interferes with the learning, health and safety of all students. Possession, use, sharing, sale, transfer, or being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other controlled substances, or possession of drug related paraphernalia is harmful, illegal and strictly prohibited on or about the school grounds, on student transportation, and at all school-sponsored activities, on or off school campus. Students who are in a group of students one or more of whom is in possession of drugs, alcohol, or any other controlled substance, are also violating the drug/alcohol policy. Because the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other mood-altering substances by children and adolescents is harmful and in most cases illegal, we will not condone their use. We support abstinence from all mood-altering substances for all adolescents and children so that they can reach their full intellectual, emotional, social, and physical potential. Additionally, we recognize that students suffering from untreated substance abuse and dependency impair the educational environment by serving as a conduit of substances into the school population and by rationalizing substance consumption to other impressionable children and adolescents. All school personnel will enforce the prohibition of alcohol, tobacco, and other mood-altering substances. Violations of the district alcohol, tobacco and other substance abuse policy will be considered cumulative; therefore, any infractions will be carried over from primary to secondary levels. Prevention and Intervention services and other resources are available through community agencies and consultation with school staff. Policy 2121 The following sanctions will apply to any student in violation of policy 2121. (If sale or distribution is involved please see additional information below on sanctions): Violation 1st Violation 2nd Violation 3rd Violation Drug, Alcohol In-Season or Out-of-Season 60 participation day suspension or end of season, whichever is longer, with carry over to next sports season. A student who seeks an assessment for his/her drug/alcohol use shall be given the opportunity to reduce the suspension to 20 participation days. After 10 participation days, a student may practice with the team/squad/club; after 20 participation days, the student may compete. The student must follow through with all recommendations of the assessing agency. Athletic/activity disqualification for a period of no less than one (1) calendar year from the date of the second violation. A student who violates this policy for a third time during his/her high school career shall be placed on permanent athletic/activity disqualification. Sale of Drug, Alcohol In-Season or Out-of-Season Enhanced penalty: Student’s athletic/activity disqualification for a period of no less than one (1) calendar year from the date of the violation. Permanent athletic/activity disqualification. N/A Tobacco Athletic/activity suspension for a period of no less than one (1) week. The student’s attendance at a tobacco cessation class or district directed tobacco cessation curriculum will be a mandatory condition of the student’s return. Athletic/activity suspension for a period of no less than ten (10) weeks. If less than ten weeks remain in the current season, the suspension will carry over to the next competitive season in which s/he competes. Must successfully complete a mutually agreed upon nicotine treatment program Permanent athletic/activity disqualification. THE ATHLETE MUST COMPLETE THE ATHLETIC SEASON DURING THE SUSPENSION OR THE BALANCE OF THE SUSPENSION WILL BE CARRIED OVER TO THE NEXT SEASON. Sale of Drugs, Alcohol and Chemical Substances: In-Season and Out-of-Season The penalty for the selling of alcoholic beverages, drugs or chemical substances by any student will result in an enhanced penalty, e.g. a first time infraction involving such conduct will result in the student’s athletic/activity disqualification for a period of no less than one (1) calendar year from the date of the violation, a second-time infraction involving this conduct during his/her high school career will result in permanent athletic/activity disqualification.
Prohibition of Hazing and Bullying Snoqualmie Valley School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, parents/legal guardians, volunteers and patrons that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentionally written message or image—including those that are electronically transmitted via social media—verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, or mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act: • Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property. • Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education. • Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment. • Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. Nothing in this section requires the affected student to actually possess a characteristic that is a basis for the harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Students found in violation of district Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (including hazing) regulations will be subject to discipline ranging from a conference with the athletic director/activities coordinator to athletic/activity disqualification. Procedures and Due Process for Athletic and Activity Discipline
The opportunity to participate in athletics and activities representing your school is a privilege. Due to the public nature of high school programs, students who choose to participate are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that will reflect positively on the high standards and ideals of the school, community and Snoqualmie Valley School District. Students who commit unlawful acts or engage in delinquent behavior are subject to disciplinary action up to and including extracurricular disqualification. All Snoqualmie Valley School District students are expected to adhere to all Snoqualmie Valley School District policies as explained in each school’s Student Handbook, Athletic Handbook and Athletic and Activities Code. In addition to these general rules, coaches/advisors may establish other team/squad/club expectations specific to their programs. The following rules apply to all students participating in interscholastic activities. These rules will apply to all student-athletes, cheer, dance, and club members, at all times throughout the school year, including in season, out of season, and between seasons. The school year is defined as beginning with fall tryouts through the last day of school and will include any school- sponsored summer activities or any private activity/camp that disrupts or impacts the school team/squad/club or the school educational process.
1. Students are expected to demonstrate conduct on and off the campus consistent with District policies, building rules, and team/squad/club expectations in addition to adhering to school and community laws and show respect for others and their property.
2. Any student on suspension/expulsion from school will not be permitted to participate in or attend any extracurricular activities.
3. Students who voluntarily choose to be members of teams/squads/clubs are expected to: • Be courteous to visiting participants, supervisors, fans, and officials. • Respect the integrity and judgment of officials and accept their decisions without demonstrative protest. • Participate to the best of their ability. • Be modest when successful and gracious in defeat. • Demonstrate loyalty to the school by maintaining a satisfactory scholastic standing and by participating in or supporting other school activities.
4. All students who participate in extracurricular programs of the Snoqualmie Valley School District will comply with all rules and regulations as outlined in the school’s student handbook, and Snoqualmie Valley School District Policies. All students will submit to the reasonable discipline of the school authority or school designee.
5. Students engaging in, attempting, or conspiring to engage in inappropriate conduct as listed below are subject to corrective action or sanctions. Such actions or sanctions include extracurricular and/or school discipline, activities/athletic probation, activities/athletic and/or school suspension, activities/athletic disqualification and/or school expulsion. Examples include the following: • Disruptive conduct • Disobedience of reasonable instructions from school authorities • Refusal to identify oneself • Unauthorized absence from turnout or contest • Cheating • Conviction of or admission to any criminal act as defined by law • Use of alcohol, tobacco and other mood-altering substances capable of or intended, purported, or presumed to be capable of altering a student’s mood, perception, behavior, or judgment, other than properly used over-the-counter pain relievers and medications prescribed by a physician for an individual student and used at school in accordance with district procedures regarding dispensing medications. Nor shall the student possess, use, sell, or transmit paraphernalia associated with the ingestion or concealment of such drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other such substances. • Possession, use, sharing, sale, transfer, or being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other controlled substances, or possession of drug related paraphernalia is harmful, illegal and strictly prohibited on or about the school grounds, on student transportation, and at all school-sponsored activities, on or off school campus. Students who are in a group of students one or more of whom is in possession of drugs, alcohol, or any other controlled substance, are also violating the drug/alcohol policy.
• Immoral conduct; vulgarity or profanity
• Destruction or defacing property
• Extortion
• Harassment, intimidation or bullying - means any intentionally written message or image—including those that are electronically transmitted—verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, or mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act: • Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property. • Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education. • Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment • Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Policy No. 3207
• Assault on another student or employee.
• Possession or use of any dangerous weapons, substances, or objects
• Violation of any rule listed in the school’s student handbook or in in Snoqualmie Valley School District Policy.
Academic Integrity Students are expected to adhere to the academic integrity policy as outlined in the student handbook. Violations of the academic integrity policy include plagiarism; distribution/sharing of class assignments or test information; unauthorized collaboration; collusion; cheating; and technology malpractice (see student handbook for definitions). Final determination of whether a violation occurred will be made by the athletic director/activities coordinator, in conjunction with the building administration and teacher, considering the student’s intent and the individual circumstances of the situation.
• First Violation of Academic Integrity Athletic/activity suspension for one calendar week.
• Second Violation of Academic Integrity Athletic/activity suspension for the remainder of the season or four weeks,
whichever is longer.
• Third Violation of Academic Integrity Athletic/activity suspension for one calendar year.
Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, and Chemical Substances Any student attending and/or remaining at an event where it is reasonably known that consumption of any of the below mentioned substances by a minor(s) occurs will also be subject to these rules. It is the responsibility of the student to remove himself/herself immediately, beyond all reasonable doubt and proximity, from the situation. A student who makes a willful choice to remain at such an event is in violation of the following rule: Snoqualmie Valley School District Policy 2121 In the Snoqualmie Valley School District, we believe we have an important responsibility to our students to take the necessary steps to prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco and other mood-altering substances capable of or intended, purported, or presumed to be capable of altering a student’s mood, perception, behavior, or judgment, other than properly used over-the-counter pain relievers and medications prescribed by a physician for an individual student and used at school in accordance with district procedures regarding dispensing medications. Nor shall the student possess, use, sell, or transmit paraphernalia associated with the ingestion or concealment of such drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other such substances. Further, we believe that the use and abuse of mood-altering substances, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, interferes with the learning, health and safety of all students. Possession, use, sharing, sale, transfer, or being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other controlled substances, or possession of drug related paraphernalia is harmful, illegal and strictly prohibited on or about the school grounds, on student transportation, and at all school-sponsored activities, on or off school campus. Students who are in a group of students one or more of whom is in possession of drugs, alcohol, or any other controlled substance, are also violating the drug/alcohol policy. Because the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other mood-altering substances by children and adolescents is harmful and in most cases illegal, we will not condone their use. We support abstinence from all mood-altering substances for all adolescents and children so that they can reach their full intellectual, emotional, social, and physical potential. Additionally, we recognize that students suffering from untreated substance abuse and dependency impair the educational environment by serving as a conduit of substances into the school population and by rationalizing substance consumption to other impressionable children and adolescents. All school personnel will enforce the prohibition of alcohol, tobacco, and other mood-altering substances. Violations of the district alcohol, tobacco and other substance abuse policy will be considered cumulative; therefore, any infractions will be carried over from primary to secondary levels. Prevention and Intervention services and other resources are available through community agencies and consultation with school staff. Policy 2121 The following sanctions will apply to any student in violation of policy 2121. (If sale or distribution is involved please see additional information below on sanctions): Violation 1st Violation 2nd Violation 3rd Violation Drug, Alcohol In-Season or Out-of-Season 60 participation day suspension or end of season, whichever is longer, with carry over to next sports season. A student who seeks an assessment for his/her drug/alcohol use shall be given the opportunity to reduce the suspension to 20 participation days. After 10 participation days, a student may practice with the team/squad/club; after 20 participation days, the student may compete. The student must follow through with all recommendations of the assessing agency. Athletic/activity disqualification for a period of no less than one (1) calendar year from the date of the second violation. A student who violates this policy for a third time during his/her high school career shall be placed on permanent athletic/activity disqualification. Sale of Drug, Alcohol In-Season or Out-of-Season Enhanced penalty: Student’s athletic/activity disqualification for a period of no less than one (1) calendar year from the date of the violation. Permanent athletic/activity disqualification. N/A Tobacco Athletic/activity suspension for a period of no less than one (1) week. The student’s attendance at a tobacco cessation class or district directed tobacco cessation curriculum will be a mandatory condition of the student’s return. Athletic/activity suspension for a period of no less than ten (10) weeks. If less than ten weeks remain in the current season, the suspension will carry over to the next competitive season in which s/he competes. Must successfully complete a mutually agreed upon nicotine treatment program Permanent athletic/activity disqualification. THE ATHLETE MUST COMPLETE THE ATHLETIC SEASON DURING THE SUSPENSION OR THE BALANCE OF THE SUSPENSION WILL BE CARRIED OVER TO THE NEXT SEASON. Sale of Drugs, Alcohol and Chemical Substances: In-Season and Out-of-Season The penalty for the selling of alcoholic beverages, drugs or chemical substances by any student will result in an enhanced penalty, e.g. a first time infraction involving such conduct will result in the student’s athletic/activity disqualification for a period of no less than one (1) calendar year from the date of the violation, a second-time infraction involving this conduct during his/her high school career will result in permanent athletic/activity disqualification.
Prohibition of Hazing and Bullying Snoqualmie Valley School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, parents/legal guardians, volunteers and patrons that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentionally written message or image—including those that are electronically transmitted via social media—verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, or mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act: • Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property. • Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education. • Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment. • Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. Nothing in this section requires the affected student to actually possess a characteristic that is a basis for the harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Students found in violation of district Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (including hazing) regulations will be subject to discipline ranging from a conference with the athletic director/activities coordinator to athletic/activity disqualification. Procedures and Due Process for Athletic and Activity Discipline