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Purpose
Pre-Participation Require-ments
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Activities support the academic mission of our school. They are not a diversion, but rather an extension of a sound educational program. Activities are designed for the development of progressive skills. Beginning with simple skills and progressing to the more complex, all students will be encouraged to become more confident in themselves. It is recognized that well organized and implemented programs may have a positive influence on the moral of the student body and serve as an important vehicle for good school and community relations. It is recognized that student participation may be limited by individual abilities and/or interest, the nature of the activity and/or team concepts, but not by any criteria explicitly prohibited by federal and state discriminatory statutes. Co-curricular activities will be considered any sport, activity, club or program sponsored or sanctioned by the School District. The two major areas of activities are athletic (football, basketball, etc.) and non-athletic (plays, debate, music, etc.). In both areas, the following will be considered: 1. Each student’s capability. 2. Each student’s natural and developed talent. 3. Each student’s ability to share, support and cooperate. 4. Each student’s ability to be a good sport and to develop sportsmanship in others. 5. Each student’s ability to develop the team or group concept. 6. Each student’s ability to try when given direction by a supervisor. 7. Each student’s ability to win and lose graciously. Belle Fourche High School is a member of the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) and adheres to the standards it prescribes. Below are a few of the rules which students must meet before being eligible to participate in co-curricular activities. Some of the local rules are more restrictive than the SDHSAA rules. 1. Preceding semester: The student, unless they are entering High School for the first time, shall have completed at least 6 subjects the previous semester, and shall have passed 5 classes/credits, for which academic units of credit are used in the issuance of a diploma, for the preceding or for the most recent semester of attendance. A student transferring from another school must have met the co-curricular participation requirements for that school in the preceding or current semester. 2. All activities are subject to the eligibility rule. Within the activities of band and vocal music, students will be eligible to participate in local concerts and performances during their ineligibility suspension. (These concerts and performances are considered part of the curriculum). Students will be ineligible to participate in any additional contests or co-curricular performances. 3. Each student shall not have reached his/her twentieth birthday. 4. Once a student reaches the 9th grade, they are eligible for 4 first semesters and 4 second semesters of interscholastic competition. For the purpose of this eligibility rule, enrollment in school for 15 school days or participation in one or more contests shall count as a semester of eligibility. Once a student enrolls as a 9th grader, all semesters must be consecutive unless verified in writing by a physician that withdrawal from school is necessary due to serious illness or injury. 5. Each student must have been enrolled by the beginning of the 10th school day of the present semester. 6. Each student must not have allowed his/her school enrollment during the present semester to have lapsed for a period of more than 10 days except for disabling illness of self or of immediate family. 7. Each student must not have accepted any award exceeding $25 dollars in value for any athletic competition. 8. Each student shall not participate on an independent athletic team after they have become a member of their school’s squad of the same sport. (Example: playing in an independent basketball tournament before the high school basketball season is over). 9. Each student must have parental permission and official certification from a competent physician. These forms must be on file in the Activity Director’s office before the student may practice. 10. Students must be in school a minimum of one-half the school day on the day of the event to be eligible to participate. (Exceptions may be allowed for family emergencies and prearranged absences approved by the administration). Any student placed on In-School or Out-of-School Suspension will be ineligible to participate during the suspension period. 11. Excessive tardiness may result in suspension form co-curricular activities. 12. Written notice of any temporary disability must be given to the principal and/or school nurse. In case of pregnancy, this notice must be given at least 4 months before the expected delivery date. This must be accompanied by a written notice from the attending physician stating the activities the student can take part in and shall give specific dates of participation. All rules and guidelines in addition to the above will be in writing and fully explained before each activity begins. Pre-Participation Requirements: All participants, prior to the first practice, must return to the activity supervisor the following: 1. Health statement and permission by physician to participate (athletes and cheerleaders). 2. Written permission by parent or guardian to participate (athletes and cheerleaders). 3. Acknowledgement, in writing, by parent/guardian and student, of assumption of risk, insurance waiver and activity policies. 4. Emergency medical treatment authorization. 5. Attendance of 9th and 10th graders, first time participants, and parent/guardian is encouraged at the preseason meeting. 1. ALCOHOL—The drinking or possession of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited. Any establishment whose primary business is serving alcoholic beverages is OFF LIMITS unless the athlete is accompanied by his/her parents or legal guardian. This includes house parties serving alcoholic beverages and/or “keggers”. 2. TOBACCO—The use or possession of tobacco is prohibited. 3. ILLEGAL DRUGS OR NARCOTICS—The use or possession of illegal drugs or narcotics is prohibited. SDCL 13-32-9 SUSPENSION FROM EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS. Any person adjudicated, convicted, the subject of an informal adjustment or court-approved juvenile diversion program, or the subject of a suspended imposition of sentence for possession, use or distribution of controlled drugs or substances or marijuana as defined in Chapter 22-42, or for ingesting, inhaling or otherwise taking into the body any substances as prohibited by §§ 22-42-15, is ineligible to participate in any extracurricular activity at any secondary school accredited by the Department of Education for one calendar year from the date of adjudication, conviction, diversion or suspended imposition of sentence. The one-year suspension may be reduced to 60 school days if the person participates in an assessment with a certified chemical dependency counselor or completes an accredited intensive prevention or treatment program. If the assessment indicates the need for a higher level of care, the student is required to complete the prescribed program before becoming eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Upon a subsequent adjudication, conviction, diversion or suspended imposition of sentence for possession, use or distribution of controlled drugs or substances or marijuana as defined in Chapter 22-42, or for ingesting, inhaling or otherwise taking into the body any substances as prohibited by §§ 22-42-15, by a court of competent jurisdiction, that person is ineligible to participate in any extracurricular activity at any secondary school accredited by the Department of Education. Upon such a determination in any juvenile court proceeding the United Judicial System shall give notice of that determination to the SDHSAA and the chief administrator of the school in which the person is participating in any extracurricular activity. Upon placement of the person in an informal adjustment or court-approved juvenile diversion program, the state’s attorney who placed the person in that program shall give notice of that placement to the SDHSAA and chief administrator of the school in which the person is participating in any extracurricular activity. As used in this section, the term, extracurricular activity, means any activity sanctioned by the SDHSAA. 4. THEFT—Theft of school property, theft on school premises, theft during or at school-related activities or theft while under school supervision is prohibited. 5. MISCONDUCT—Any participant displaying unacceptable conduct on or off school premises may subject the participant to suspension or other disciplinary action. Examples of misconduct are as follows: a. Indignant attitude, including insubordination or use of obscene or unacceptable language in the classroom, in the school or during the activity. b. Destruction of property in the community or elsewhere. c. Violation of any of the laws of the State of South Dakota while on school premises, during or at a school-related activity, or while under school supervision. d. Any conduct not considered proper by the activity supervisor or appropriate administrator, as may be defined in writing, may result in disciplinary action. Violation of any of the above “Basic Rules” shall subject the participant to immediate suspension from all co-curricular activities for a minimum of: (violations involving illegal drugs or narcotics will be dealt with in accordance with SDCL 13-32-9). Football—two (2) contests/date Golf—two (2) contests/date Cross Country—two (2) contests/date Track—two (2) contests/date Wrestling—three (3) contests/date Volleyball—three (3) contests/date Basketball—four (4) contests/date Other Co-Curricular Activities—one (1) contest/date If an individual is not a participant in an activity at the time of the violations, the penalty will be enforced at the beginning of the next activity the student is involved in for that school year only. During the period of suspension, the participant must meet with the activity supervisors involved, the Activities Director and when possible, the school counselor. This group will determine any additional action to be taken. A second violation will result in suspension for all co-curricular activities for a period of nine (9) weeks. A third violation will result in suspension from all co-curricular activities for the remainder of the school year. Violations will be accumulative for the current school year only. All activity supervisors are encouraged to develop written rules or regulations pertaining to their particular activity, in addition to the foregoing rules, such as, but not limited to, training rules and hours, etc. The foregoing rules and any other written rules and regulations developed by the activity supervisor are to be enforced by the activity supervisor with appropriate disciplinary action. Those students who are 18 years old or older are subject to the same rules as all other students. Before implementing any disciplinary measure, the activity supervisor shall advise the participant of all alleged violation and provide the participant an opportunity to respond to the allegation. Any aggrieved participant may appeal any action through the established School Board GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. Students participating in Co-Curricular Activities are eligible to receive a letter, pin, certificate or award providing they meet the following requirements: 1. Meet all requirements listed under CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES—Eligibility. 2. Comply with all requirements listed under CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. 3. Meet all minimum participation requirements as determined by supervisors. Students participating in co-curricular activities may receive special awards for exemplary conduct during participation in an activity, such as extraordinary effort, teamwork, individual improvement, etc., or for exhibiting qualities that enhance the atmosphere and reputation of the sport, activity and school, such as sportsmanship, individual performances, etc., as determined by supervisors. Rev. 12-11-06 Rev. 01-10-05 Rev. 07-12-01 Rev. 10-11-99 Rev. 12-08-98 Rev. 08-11-98 Rev. 08-12-97 Rev. 05-08-95
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