Mission Statement:
Extracurricular activities are a privilege provided at Meeteetse School to further enhance student's physical, social and emotional growth outside of the classroom. Along with this, it should be understood that each student is an ambassador or our school, and the image that he or she demonstrates will be regarded as the standard for the enitre school body. It is the desire of the school administration and the involved coaches/sponsors that the image of Meeteetse School be of a positive nature and one that will enhance the image of Meeteetse School, both inside and outside the community. This accepted behavior should be present in the classroom, the community, school grounds, sporting field, and all activities in which Meeteetse School is represented.
Code of Conduct
Level I- Tobacco, Alcohol, Illegal Drugs or Inhalants
Use of possession of any tobacco products, alcohol, illegal drugs or inhalants (any substance that is inhaled or sniffed, that is not intended for that specific purpose or need), can and will effect performance and portray a negative image of self, classmates, and school. Participation in extracurricular activities sponsored by Meeteetse Schools will be contingent upon not using these substances.
Stealing, Vandalism, and Illegal Activities
Involvement in stealing, vandalism or illegal activities may result in the loss of the privilege to participate in activities.
OFFENSE OF ANY OF THE ABOVE:
Offenses can be reported by a written signed statement from anyone or a citation from a law enforcement officer. Suspected offenses will be investigated by the coach, activities director, and principal referred to as the committee. If a violation has occurred in the judgment of the coach, activities director, and principal, a meeting will be held with the committee, student and parent. The following schedule of suspensions will be in effect. Appeal of any judgement may be made to the superintendent. An Additional appeal is available to The Park County School Board.
1st offense: Two calendar week of suspension from sports/activities. Practice participation will be permitted and the activity sponsor may require attendance at the event with the team, even though they will not participate.
2nd offense: Forty Five calendar days of suspension from sports/activities. Practice participation will be permitted and the activity sponsor may require attendance at the event with the team, even though they will not participate.
3rd offense: The student will be suspended from all school-sponsored sports/activities for one calendar year.
Students can only be suspended from activities in which participation in that activity is not for a grade requirement. Participation in any illegal activity can result in prosecution.
PROCEDURES FOR LEVEL I INFRACTIONS (To be followed when supervising an activity)
If a coach or sponsor determines there is reasonable cause to believe that a student is breaking the law regarding to the possession or use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs, the coach or sponsor will:
1. Contact the police
2. Designated person will contact the parents/guardians or emergency contact person
3. Designated person will contact the administration
If the coach or sponsor determines there is reasonable cause to believe that a student is breaking the law regarding the possession or use of tobacco, the coach or sponsor will:
1. Report to the school administration upon return.
If the coach or sponsor determines there is reasonable cause to believe that a student is breaking the law regarding stealing or vandalism, the coach or sponsor will:
Contact the owner/manager
Designated person will contact the parents/guardian or emergency contact person
Designated person will contact the administration
If any violations other than those covered above are encountered, the coach or sponsor will use their judgment for the situation at hand, and contact the administration as time warrants.
Level II
Dress
Students wishing to participate in school any extracurricular activity will wear proper attire for the occasion. Standards will be set by the coach or the sponsor.
Overnight Trips
Students are expected not to be in the rooms of members of the opposite sex unless requested and accompanied by a coach, sponsor, or chaperon.
Manners
Students will be polite and courteous at all times. This includes both on and off the court. Unacceptable or rude behavior, the use of foul language, or the lack of consideration for the property of others will not be tolerated.
Down, Failing, and Incomplete
Participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities is a privilege and not a right. Participation may be limited or conditioned upon compliance with Park County School District #16 policies, rules, regulations, activity rules, team rules, and/or separate codes of conduct. Participation may also be conditioned upon school attendance, maintaining satisfactory grades, responsible behavior, and respectful conduct. Excessive tardies, unexcused absences, or behavior concerns may result in loss of activity participation as determined by school administration.
Attendance
1. Every participant must be present at school, the entire day of the competition, however:
2. A doctor's excuse may be given to the Activities Director and participation may be granted.
3. If the group is leaving in the morning, student will be required to be in school the entire day before the activity.
Administrative exceptions may be granted in special situations.
INSUBORDINATION
The advisors and coaches are to be at all times treated with respect and their instructions followed. Consequences for all Level II infractions will be determined by each coach, sponsor, and advisor. These consequences will be submitted in writing to the principal prior to the activity start. All students participating in that activity will receive and sign a written copy of the consequences prior o the start of the activity.
This code is in effect for all athletics, clubs, or organizations. Before participating in an activity, a student must sign the Code of Conduct. The Cody of Conduct will be in effect whenever a student is participating in an activity. This commitment will be in effect for all activities occurring during that school year. In the even that an infraction occurs during the final quarter of a school year, the consequences imposed need to be completed before participation in further activities. Each activity may require further and more restrictive standards if prior written approval is obtained from the school administration.