EXTRACURRICULAR CODE
(Effective 7-20-04) except for the code violation section,
retroactive to 8-13-03
It is our belief that participation in
LCHS extracurricular activities is a privilege and not an
absolute right of Lincoln Community High School's students.
Students who elect to represent LCHS by taking part in
extracurricular activities must also accept the responsibility
to conduct themselves in a manner that exemplifies the behavior
of a law-abiding citizen of the community. Students
must adhere to the following extracurricular code for the
duration of their attendance at LCHS. These rules,
approved by the Lincoln Community High School Board of
Education, have been set forth to guide students toward a better
understanding of their responsibilities as representatives of
LCHS.
The extracurricular code will go into
effect on the opening day of the fall sports season and will
remain in effect through the conclusion of the spring sports
season.
STATEMENT OF AFFILIATION
Lincoln Community High School as a member
of the Illinois High School Association and the Central State
Eight must adhere to the Constitutions and by-laws of these
entities concerning student conduct, eligibility, and
participation.
ACTIVITIES
Activities covered under the
Extracurricular Code are:
Athletics
Other Extracurricular Activities
Baseball
Band
Basketball
Choir
Cross Country
Contest Play
Football
Fall Play
Golf
Group Interpretation
Softball
Musical
Soccer
Winter Play
Swimming
FFA
Tennis
National Honor Society
Track
Student Government
Volleyball
Math Team
Wrestling
Managers
Cheerleaders
Scholastic Bowl
Pom Pons
Speech Team
Wrestlettes
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
All coaches / sponsors will explain these
requirements to their players / members prior to the start of
practice / rehearsals.
1.
Students who participate in extracurricular activities at
LCHS must be enrolled as a full time student and will have a
signed "Extracurricular Code" on file in the Activity Office or
with the sponsor.
2.
Each year, students who participate in competitive
athletic activities (also cheerleaders and Pom Pons) will have
an athletic permit card filled out in the Activity Office
(seniors, juniors, and sophomores) or with the School Nurse
(freshmen).
3.
Students who participate in extracurricular activities
will maintain passing grades in at least twenty (20) credit
hours of work per week, the equivalent of passing at least four
(4) credited courses. Physical Education will not be
included in the four (4) credited courses.
4.
Students who participate in extracurricular activities
must have passed and received credit toward graduation for
twenty (20) credit hours of high school work for the entire
previous semester, the equivalent of passing four (4) credited
courses, to be eligible for the next
semester. Students must also have
a GPA of 1.00 (D+) the previous
semester to be eligible for the next semester.
Physical Education will not be included in the four (4) credited
courses.
5. Students who
are not passing four (4) credit hours per week will be declared
ineligible for the following week (Monday through Saturday).
These students may practice but are not eligible for
interscholastic competition or performances.
6. Students who
did not receive four (4) credit courses and a
GPA of 1.00 (D+) at the end
of a semester grading period will be declared ineligible for the
next semester and may not participate in any contest during the
time of ineligibility but may participate in practices with the
approval of the head coach and Activity Director.
7. Students
must be in attendance at school for the entire school day in
order to participate that afternoon or evening in any
extracurricular game, contest, or performance. Upon
request of the student the principal may waive this requirement
in special situations.
8. All athletes,
cheerleaders, pom pons, and their parents / guardians must
attend a mandatory pre season meeting with the Activity
Director. One meeting will be good for all four years
unless the extracurricular code is changed.
Once a participant has signed a code, it
will remain on file in the school office and will be in effect
for the student's entire high school career at Lincoln Community
High School.
CODE VIOLATIONS
(Conviction is not a prerequisite to disciplinary action)
Violations
Level 1:
A. Possession or use
of tobacco products
B.
Serious acts which are detrimental to the individual, the
sponsor, coach, the squad, or the school
Level 2:
A. Possession or use:
1.
Alcohol
2.
Drug paraphernalia
3.
Illegal drugs, any drug in a non-prescribed manner, or
substances to enhance (alter) performance
B.
Any misdemeanor
C.
A repeat of level 1
Level 3:
A. A serious felony
which is detrimental to the individual, the sponsor,
coach, the squad, or the school
B. A repeat of
level 2
Level 4:
A. A repeat of level 3
Any participant committing one or more of
the above infractions regardless the source of information
(providing the hearing process finds the evidence credible) is
subject to the following:
Penalty
Reduced penalty with counseling
Level 1:
1/3 of season
1/6 of season
Level 2:
1/2 of season
1/4 of season
Level 3: 1 year
1 Full season-previous record of participation
Level 4:
Finished for the rest of your H.S. career
No reduced penalty and may not attend banquet
Students with activity code violations
related to alcohol, tobacco, or other drug use or school
suspensions related to alcohol or other drug use may participate
in a substance abuse early intervention and education program
offered by the LCHS Student Assistance Program counselor.
Students may also participate in privately arranged counseling
offered through a community agency, private practice, or
religious based organization. The LCHS Student Assistance
Program operates as follows:
·
Students participate in a group setting.
·
Groups meet two days a week after school.
·
Four sessions are required to be eligible for a
reduction in the activity or school suspension.
·
Students or parents concerned about substance
abuse addiction will be referred to other agencies.
·
A $40 fee is required at the first session.
This fee will be directed toward substance abuse materials and
supplies.
·
The responsibility for attendance rests with the
student. A student who misses the first session will be
given an opportunity to attend the second. A second
absence will result in the reinstatement of the full activity
code penalty and/or school suspension.
·
The group leader will expect the rules of the
group to be respected. If a student is disrespectful of
the group or anyone in the group, the student will be asked to
leave. Students will not receive a refund in this
situation. The Assistant Principal’s or Activity
Director’s office will suggest alternative counseling in the
community.
Once the counseling program has been
completed, the counseling service must provide the Activity
Director with a signed written statement showing the date of
enrollment and the date of completion to be filed in the
activity office. Failure to complete the counseling program
requirement will result in a return to the higher penalty of the
regular scheduled contests or performances.
Seasons
| |
1/6 of season |
1/4 of season |
1/3 of season |
1/2 of season |
|
Sport (# of games) |
(# of games) |
(# of games) |
(# of games) |
(# of games) |
| Baseball (35) |
6 games |
9 games |
12 games |
18 games |
| Basketball
(B-30,G-26) |
B-5,G-4 games |
B-8,G-7 games |
B-10,G-9 games |
B-15,G-13 games |
| Cross Country (11) |
2 meets |
3 meets |
4 meets |
6 meets |
|
Football (9)
|
1 game |
2 games |
3 games |
5 games |
| Golf (18) |
3 matches |
5 matches |
6 matches |
9 matches |
| Soccer (18) |
3 games |
5 games |
6 games |
9 games |
| Softball (35) |
6 games |
9 games |
12 games |
18 games |
| Swimming (14) |
2 meets |
4 meets |
5 meets |
7 meets |
| Tennis (18) |
3 matches |
5 matches |
6 matches |
9 matches |
| Track (18) |
3 meets |
5 meets |
6 meets |
9 meets |
| Volleyball (27) |
5
matches |
7 matches |
9 matches |
14 matches |
| Wrestling (29) |
5 matches |
7 matches |
10 matches |
15 matches |
Other extracurricular activities
suspensions:
The sponsor, Activity Director, and the
Principal will determine the suspension period for all other
extracurricular activities. The 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 rule
will be used whenever possible with consideration taken for band
and chorus grading procedures.
If involved in athletics and other
extracurricular activities at the same time:
If you are involved in both athletics and
other extracurricular activities at the same time you will be
ineligible for each activity you are involved in as well as the
athletic activity. If not enough activities remain for
your penalty, you will be ineligible for the rest of the season
including state competition.
Any suspension must be concluded prior to
the beginning of the state level competition in order for that
student to be eligible in any state competition (state
competition includes regional / sectional competition and
beyond).
Should the infraction take place prior to
participation in or involvement in an activity, the participant
will be declared ineligible for the next scheduled activity,
contest, or performance in which he / she elects to participate.
Note: It can be carried over to the next school year if
that is his or her next activity. (This would be the next
athletic activity and the next other extracurricular activity).
Levels one, two, and three (who do the
counseling) may practice but cannot participate in a contest or
performance until they have completed their suspension.
Levels one, two, and three (who do the counseling) may receive
their award at the banquet in the activity in which he or she
participates provided they have met all criteria for the award.
Levels three (who do not elect counseling) may not attend the
banquet, or receive any awards.
For the consequence to
be considered served, the student must start the activity on the
original starting date of that activity. The
student must complete an activity for the consequence to be
considered served.
REVIEW HEARING
The principal and activity director will
meet with the code violator, parent/guardian, and will provide
the student with his or her due process rights (an informal
hearing of the charges against him or her). The student
accused of a violation will be informed of the charges and given
the opportunity to explain or respond.
The proceedings will be documented and kept
on file in the school office. A certified letter or other
appropriate notification stating the violation and the action
taken will be sent to the parent/legal guardian of the
participant, and a copy will be forwarded to the Administration,
coach(es), and sponsor(s).
You may appeal the decision of the Activity
Director and Principal in the review hearing, by replying with a
registered letter within ten days of the receipt of the letter
to Lincoln Community High School, Superintendent,
1000 Primm Road, Lincoln, Illinois
62656.
You may appeal the decision of the
Superintendent by replying with a registered letter within 10
days to the President of the Board of Education, 1000 Primm
Road, Lincoln, Illinois 62656.
CONFLICT
OF ACTIVITIES
If a conflict will occur between athletics
and other extracurricular activities a contract should be drawn
up between the coach, sponsor, student, and parent before the
season begins. The contract must be signed by the coach,
sponsor, student, and parent and on file in the Activity
Director’s office. Contract forms are available in the
Activity Director’s office. If the coach, sponsor,
student, and parent cannot agree, then the student must choose
only one activity to participate in.
If an athlete wants to participate in two
athletic activities during the same season a contract must be
draw up between the coaches, athlete, and parent before the
season begins. The contract must be signed by the each
coach, athlete, and parent and on file in the Activity
Director’s office. Contract forms are available in the
Activity Director’s office. If the two coaches, athlete,
and parent cannot agree then the athlete must choose one sport
to participate in.
TRANSPORTATION
Students are required to ride the district
provided transportation. No student will be allowed to
ride to or from any activity with anyone except a
parent/guardian. If a parent/guardian wishes to have their
child ride with them, they must contact the coach/sponsor in
person and put it in writing.
ADDITIONAL RULES
Head coaches or advisors may have additional rules or
conditions, but the Principal and Activities Director must
approve them.
TO BE COMPLETED BY PARTICIPANT AND PARENT
OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
I have read and understand the
Extracurricular Code of Lincoln Community High School and agree
to abide by these rules and regulations. I
understand that Lincoln Community High School must also follow
the Constitutions and by laws of the I.H.S.A. and the Central
State Eight Conference concerning conduct, eligibility, and the
participation of students involved in interscholastic
activities.
As a parent/legal guardian I will uphold my
responsibility to my son/daughter and Lincoln Community High
School and will cooperate in the enforcement of the
Extracurricular Code. I furthermore give my
son/daughter permission to participate in extracurricular
activities at Lincoln Community High School during his or her
high school career.
Date
____________
Participant's Signature and Parent / Legal
Guardian Signature
