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The penalties listed below do not preclude other disciplinary action that is established in the school’s Student Handbook, including suspension or expulsion from school, for violation of the school’s drug policy. In the case of suspension or expulsion from school, a student loses all rights to participate or attend school activities or events.
Athletics are a privilege. In order to be eligible for participation, students must adhere to academic and attendance policies as stated in the handbook. In addition, to sustain eligibility, students shall not use, consume, possess, buy or give away any alcoholic beverage, steroids, marijuana or any other controlled substances. All students, parents, or guardians are required to read this policy statement and sign this statement of understanding. No student will be eligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity without this signed agreement on file with the coach or Athletic Director.
Any student participating in athletics, who is found by the Principal to have violated this policy, will not be eligible for participation for the next consecutive contests totaling 25% of all contests in that sport. While that student may not actually participate in any practices, games or events, he/she must attend all required practices/events. Students who violate this policy are also required to meet with the student assistance counselor at the school, or with another qualified counselor/therapist.
When the Principal confirms, following an opportunity for the student to be heard, that a second or subsequent violations has occurred, the student shall lose eligibility for 60% of their season. The Chemical Health Rule has been extended to be inclusive of the period from: the first allowable day of fall practice, through the end of the academic year or final athletic competition of the year, whichever is later.
In addition to the above mandates, the MIAA prohibits the use of any tobacco product by any in season athletes.
With my signature below, I state that I am aware of and understand the Chemical Health Policy. I further understand the consequences of my failure to abide by this policy.
Candidate Signature Date
With my signature below, I, the parent/guardian of the above named candidate, state that I am aware of and understand the Chemical Health Policy. I further understand the consequences if my child is found to violate this policy.
Parent/Guardian Signature Date