Middle School Cocurricular/Extracurricular Activity
Dublin City Schools Co-Curricular Activity Code
Philosophy and Expectations
The Co-Curricular Activity Code sets expectations for our middle school and high school students as they embark on the exploration of different clubs, organizations and athletic endeavors. These expectations are designed to assist students and parents in meeting the challenging decisions they will face during the next several years. Coupled with these expectations are consequences for those students who do not make appropriate decisions.
- Co-Curricular/Extracurricular Activites
- Dublin City School Believes:
- Rules of Co-Curricular Participation
- Philosophy, Expectations, and Consequences
- Alcohol, Tobacco, or Other Drug Use and/or Selling or Otherwise Supplying, Transmitting or Distributing
- Selling or Otherwise Supplying, Transmitting or Distributing Alcohol, Tobacco, or Other Drugs
- Co-Curricular Activity Code Orientation/Education
- Applying the Consequences
- Verification of Violations
- Additional Athletic Information
Co-Curricular/Extracurricular Activites
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An extracurricular activity is defined as a program of out-of-class pursuits supervised and/or financed by the school, in which students enjoy freedom of participation. Extracurricular activities are not part of regular school curriculum and are not graded.
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Club sports will not be affected by these guidelines unless determined to apply by the administration.
Dublin City School Believes:
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Participation in activities including athletics is an honor and a privilege, and we expect students who choose to participate to make the commitment to fully develop their skills and talents.
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Using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (non prescribed dangerous drugs as defined by ORC 4729.01), by any middle school or high school co-curricular participant is prohibited and can have a potential negative effect on the student’s health and safety.
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The use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (non prescribed dangerous drugs as defined by ORC 4729.01) not only jeopardizes a student’s health and safety but also endangers his/her fellow students.
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Co-curricular programs afford students the opportunity to develop valuable skills and attributes through their individual development and the actions of participating as a member of a team.
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Participants in Co-Curricular programs are held to a higher standard of responsibility and conduct. They are representatives of their school, the Dublin City School District and the Dublin community.
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To optimize their experience, we have the expectation for a year-round commitment to remain alcohol, tobacco and drug free to allow students to achieve their maximum performance mentally, physically and academically.
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All members of the school community are crucial in the messages we send and in the actions we take. We believe incidents and rumors need to be reported and investigated and action taken as prescribed in the Code.
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Parents are valuable members of the team/club and will assist in the education, monitoring and response to violations.
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We want students and their parents to come forward if there are issues with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs before a violation is established. If there is a self-referral prior to a report, there will be no denial of participation.
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Violations of the Code are a betrayal of the trust placed in the participant by their school, their fellow members or teammates, the district, and the community.
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Education is a vital component of this Code. Educational opportunities will be available to parents, students and staff as a way to assist our students in making appropriate choices. These will be offered by many organizations in our community. Additional education will be mandated when violations occur.
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The purpose of the student assistance section of the Code is to allow for education and monitoring while allowing a student to continue as a participant after the participation consequence has been served.
All clubs/organizations and athletics listed in the activity pages of this handbook are considered co-curricular activities and are subject to the requirements and consequences of this handbook.
As noted above, participation in co-curricular activities offered by the Dublin City Schools is both an honor and a privilege. Students who choose to belong to any co-curricular activity make themselves subject to additional responsibilities, not only to themselves, but also to their team/organization and to their school.
In order to participate in any co-curricular activity, a student must understand and abide by the Student Code of Conduct as well as all rules and regulations in the Co-Curricular Activity Code as defined herein. A student’s intent to abide by this Code will be evidenced in an agreement that shall be signed by the student and her or his parent(s)/guardian(s) at the yearly preseason meeting or upon joining a club/activity. The Co-Curricular Activity Code is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year based upon the onset of participation in an organization, activity or team in middle or high school, and the student will be considered a participant until graduation or withdrawal from Dublin City Schools.
A student who violates the Co-Curricular Activity Code will serve the consequences during an athletic season/school year under said Code. Students who violate the Co-Curricular Activity Code while participating concurrently as an athlete and as a club/organization participant will serve the consequences concurrently. In order for any consequence to count toward completion of a disciplinary action, the participant must be an active member of the team/activity for an entire season/school year.
Rules of Co-Curricular Participation
Citizenship
Students shall conduct themselves in a manner that reflects good citizenship. Any behavior that results in dishonor to the participant, her or his team/organization, or her or his school will not be tolerated. Acts of unacceptable conduct, both on and off school premises, include but are not limited to theft, vandalism, manifest disrespect, violation of the law, or any violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
The principal or her/his designee reserves the right to review the severity of the citizenship offense and determine the appropriate level of disciplinary action to be taken.
Consequences:
First Offense
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Violation of this policy will result in a 20%* loss of the privilege of co-curricular participation (including contests, competitions, and performances). Practice is still required for participants.
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All awards will be withheld until all conditions and requirements are fulfilled.
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Loss of leadership position in co-curricular activities for one calendar year from the date of the decision rendered by the committee regarding the violation.
Second Offense
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The 2nd violation of this policy will result in a 50%* loss of the privilege of co-curricular participation (including contests, competitions, and performances). Practice is still required for participants.
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All awards will be withheld until all conditions and requirements are fulfilled.
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Permanent loss of any leadership position in co-curricular activities from the date of the decision rendered by the committee regarding the violation.
Third Offense
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Permanent loss of the privilege to participate in co-curricular activities
*For previously listed year-long clubs/organizations this will be interpreted as 20% = one quarter and 50% = one semester
Philosophy, Expectations, and Consequences
PHILOSOPHY
The Co-Curricular Activity Code sets expectations for our middle school and high school students as they embark on the exploration of different clubs, organizations and athletic endeavors. These expectations are designed to assist students and parents in meeting the challenging decisions they will face during the next several years. Coupled with these expectations are consequences for those students who do not make appropriate decisions.
EXPECTATIONS
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Participants in Co-Curricular programs are held to a higher standard of responsibility and conduct. They are representatives of their school, the Dublin City School District, and the Dublin community.
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To optimize their experience, we have the expectation for a year-round commitment to remain alcohol, tobacco, and drug free to allow students to achieve their maximum performance mentally, physically, and academically.
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Using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (non prescribed dangerous drugs as defined by ORC 4729.01), by any middle school or high school co-curricular participant is prohibited and can have a potential negative effect on the student’s health and safety.
CONSEQUENCES
Violations of the three sections (Citizenship, Use, Selling) are cumulative. A subsequent violation of any part of the Code will progress a student to the next disciplinary level (offense).
Citizenship – Any behavior that results in dishonor to the participant, her or his team/organization, or her or his school will not be tolerated.
1st offense
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20%* loss of participation (including contests, competitions, and performances)
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All awards held
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Loss of leadership for 1 calendar year
2nd offense
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50%* loss of participation (including contests, competitions, and performances)
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All awards held
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Permanent loss of leadership positions
3rd offense
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Permanent loss of the privilege to participate in co-curricular activities
Use or Possession of Alcohol, Tobacco, or Other Drugs (including Controlled Substances)
Voluntary referral
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No participation loss. If the option of voluntary referral has been used, the second violation will be viewed as a “second offense”.
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Required participation in the student assistance program (education and random drug testing)
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May be used once at middle school and once at high school
1st offense
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20%* loss of participation (including contests, competitions, and performances)
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All awards held
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Loss of leadership for 1 calendar year
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Required participation in the student assistance program (education and random drug testing)
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Recommended assessment
2nd offense
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50%* loss of participation (including contests, competitions, and performances)
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All awards held
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Permanent loss of leadership positions
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Required participation in the student assistance program (education and random drug testing)
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Mandatory assessment
3rd offense
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Permanent loss of the privilege to participate in co-curricular activities
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Recommended assessment by an outside chemical dependency professional
Selling or Otherwise Supplying, Transmitting, or Distributing Alcohol, Tobacco, or Other Drugs
If it is determined alcohol and/or drugs were provided or consumed at a student’s residence by other Dublin students, that student could be found to be in violation of the distribution clause.
1st offense
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Loss of the privilege to participate for 1 calendar year
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Violations reported to the police
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Ineligible for any awards
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Mandatory assessment
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Permanent loss of leadership positions
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Required participation in the student assistance program (education and random drug testing)
2nd offense
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Permanent loss of the privilege to participate in co-curricular activities
A positive drug test will be considered a violation and the student will move to the next level of consequences.
*For year-long clubs/organizations this will be interpreted as 20% = 9 weeks and 50% = one semester.
Alcohol, Tobacco, or Other Drug Use and/or Selling or Otherwise Supplying, Transmitting or Distributing
Voluntary Referral Opportunity
Students may use a voluntary referral procedure to seek information, guidance, counseling and/or assessment in regard to use or possession of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, instruments or paraphernalia. A voluntary referral may be made by the student, by her or his immediate family, or by a fellow student. Such referrals can be made to an advisor, coach, teacher, school counselor, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Counselor, or athletic trainer who in turn must immediately notify an appropriate administrator. A student may use the option of voluntary referral once at the middle school level and once at the high school level as long as there have been no previous violations of any portion of the Interscholastic Athletic, Extracurricular Activities Participant, or Co-Curricular Activity Codes.
If a student uses the voluntary referral opportunity to seek assistance with dealing with alcohol or other drug use, and if the student agrees to participate in the Dublin Student Assistance Program, there shall be no denial of participation from activities or loss of leadership.
A voluntary referral cannot be used by a student participant as a method of avoiding the consequences of the Student Code of Conduct or the Co-Curricular Activity Code. All voluntary referrals must occur before any verification of a violation of the Student Code of Conduct or the Co-Curricular Activity Code by a school employee, coach, advisor or police. Involvement by law enforcement officials or verification by school personnel negates the option of voluntary referral.
If the option of voluntary referral has been used during grades 7-8 or grades 9-12 and a student participant again violates any part of the Co-Curricular Activity Code, the second violation will be viewed as a “second offense”.
Dublin City Schools Student Assistance Program
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Requires attendance, within 60 calendar days of the date of the decision rendered by the committee regarding the violation, at the district approved Safe and Drug-Free Schools educational program in its entirety.
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Requires the parent(s)/guardian(s) and student who has a violation under the use or sale of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs to consent to at least three unannounced drug tests to be provided at times determined by the school representative during the twelve month period following the determination of the violation. All testing will be at the expense of the district and results must be shared with the district. Failure to pass any drug test will be considered a violation of the Co-Curricular Activity Code and will result in consequences being invoked as a subsequent violation.
If the student refuses or fails to complete the Student Assistance Program, the student cannot participate in any co-curricular participation (including contests, competitions, and performances) for one calendar year from the date of the committee’s decision. In addition, any student who fails to complete the Student Assistance Program will be subject to loss of parking privileges for a 12-month period from the date of the decision confirming the violation.
Drug Testing
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Drug testing will be conducted by a laboratory selected by the school.
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The student and the student’s parents must sign a consent form authorizing the drug testing.
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Drug testing may be requested by the school representative or other appropriate school official at any time, including times outside the normal school day or school week. Upon such request students will be expected to provide a urine sample at school or at the designated laboratory within a reasonable time as specified by the school official. Failure to do so will be deemed a positive test and will result in a denial of participation privileges. The sample will be divided into multiple specimens, one or more of which will be retained in the event confirmation testing is necessary.
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Falsifying or tampering with a sample will be considered a positive drug test and result in suspension of the assistance program and a denial of participation privileges.
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The school will pay for three random drug tests within the 12-month period once the student has entered the student assistance program.
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Parents will be notified if student has a positive drug test by phone. Negative reports are available upon request by contacting Sports Safe at 614-847-0847.
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Prior to the testing procedure, the student may voluntarily provide information as to any prescription medication being taken which information will be provided to the testing laboratory.
Using Alcohol, Tobacco or Other Drugs
Students may not:
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Use, purchase, possess, or conceal any alcoholic beverage, build-altering chemical, mood-altering drug, look-alike drug, or other intoxicant, narcotic, or hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, inhalant, tobacco, vape, counterfeit drug, other substance whose possession is prohibited by law, or instrument or paraphernalia normally or actually used for packaging, conveying, dispensing, or using alcohol or dangerous drugs as defined in Ohio Revised Code 4729.01. As used herein, “instrument or paraphernalia” shall include, but not be limited to, equipment or apparatus designed for or used for the purpose of measuring, packaging, distributing, or facilitating the use of drugs, pipes, roach clips, syringes and hypodermic needles, cocaine spoons, rolling papers and drug kits.
Notwithstanding the other provisions of the Code:
Students may:
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Observe bona fide religious practices.
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Use, purchase, or possess a substance otherwise prohibited herein that are medically prescribed for a purpose other than the enhancement of athletic ability if there exists medical or psychological documentation of the need.
Consequences:
First Offense
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Violation of this policy will result in a 20%* loss of the privilege of co-curricular participation (including contests, competitions, and performances). Practice is still required for athletes.
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All awards will be held until all conditions and requirements are fulfilled.
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Loss of any leadership position in co-curricular activities for one calendar year from the date of the decision rendered by the committee regarding the violation.
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Required participation in the Student Assistance Program.
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Required attendance, within 60 calendar days of the date of the decision rendered by the committee regarding the violation at the district approved Safe and Drug-Free Schools educational program in its entirety.
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Requires the parent(s)/guardian(s) and student who has a violation under the use or sale of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs to consent to at least three unannounced drug tests to be provided at times determined by the school representative during the 12-month period following the determination of the violation. All testing will be at the expense of the district and results must be shared with the district. Failure to pass any drug test will be considered a violation of the Co-Curricular Activity Code and will result in consequences being invoked as a subsequent violation.
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If the student refuses or fails to complete the Student Assistance Program, the student cannot participate in any co-curricular activity (including contests, competitions, and performances) for one calendar year from the date of the committee’s decision. In addition, any student who fails to complete the Student Assistance Program will be subject to loss of parking privileges for a 12-month period from the date of the decision confirming the violation or an equivalent loss of privileges if they are not a driver.
Second Offense
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The 2nd violation of this policy will result in a 50%* loss of the privilege of co-curricular participation (including contests, competitions, and performances). Practice is still required for athletes.
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The student will receive a mandatory assessment.
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All awards will be withheld until all conditions and requirements are fulfilled.
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Permanent loss of any leadership position in co-curricular activities from the date of the decision rendered by the committee regarding the violation.
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Required participation in the Student Assistance Program.
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Required attendance, within 60 calendar days of the date of the decision rendered by the committee regarding the violation at the district approved Safe and Drug-Free Schools educational program in its entirety.
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Requires the parent(s)/guardian(s) and student who has a violation under the use or sale of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs to consent to at least three unannounced drug tests to be provided at times determined by the school representative during the 12-month period following the determination of the violation. All testing will be at the expense of the district and results must be shared with the district. Failure to pass any drug test will be considered a violation of the Co-Curricular Activity Code and will result in consequences being invoked as a subsequent violation.
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If the student refuses or fails to complete the Student Assistance Program, the student cannot participate in any co-curricular activity (including contests, competitions, and performances) for one calendar year from the date of the committee’s decision. In addition, any student who fails to complete the Student Assistance Program will be subject to loss of parking privileges for a 12-month period from the date of the decision confirming the violation or an equivalent loss of privileges if they are not a driver.
Third Offense
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The student will not be permitted to participate in any co-curricular activity for the balance of their middle or high school career, whichever is appropriate.
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The student will be advised to attend further assessment by an outside chemical dependency professional.
*For previously listed year-long clubs/organizations this will be interpreted as 20% = one quarter and 50% = one semester
Selling or Otherwise Supplying, Transmitting or Distributing Alcohol, Tobacco, or Other Drugs
Note: The penalties delineated below are more severe because the student violating this aspect of the Co-Curricular Activity Code has negatively influenced others and possibly aided others in violating the Co-Curricular Activity Code. Also, consequences for selling, supplying, transmitting, or distributing as listed below are cumulative from middle school to high school.
If it is determined alcohol and/or drugs were provided or consumed at a student’s residence by other Dublin students, that student could be found to be in violation of the distribution clause.
Students may not:
Sell, supply, transmit, or distribute any alcoholic beverage, build-altering chemical, mood-altering drug, look-alike drug, or other intoxicant, narcotic, or hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, inhalant, tobacco, counterfeit drug, other substance whose possession is prohibited by law, or instrument or paraphernalia normally or actually used for packaging, conveying, dispensing, or using alcohol or dangerous drugs as defined in Ohio Revised Code 4729.01. As used herein, “instrument or paraphernalia” shall include, but not be limited to, equipment or apparatus designed for or used for the purpose of measuring, packaging, distributing, or facilitating the use of drugs, pipes, roach clips, syringes and hypodermic needles, cocaine spoons, rolling papers, and drug kits.
Consequences:
First Offense
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Loss of privilege of participating in all co-curricular activities (including contests, competitions, and performances) for one calendar year from the date of the decision rendered by the committee.
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Any violation of this occurrence while a participant is in a school activity will be reported to legal authorities as permitted by law.
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The participant will not be eligible for any awards or recognition.
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The student will receive a mandatory assessment.
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Permanent loss of any leadership position in co-curricular activities.
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Required participation in the Student Assistance Program.
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Required attendance, within 60 calendar days of the date of the decision rendered by the committee regarding the violation at the district approved Safe and Drug-Free Schools educational program in its entirety.
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Requires the parent(s)/guardian(s) and student who has a violation under the use or sale of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs to consent to at least three unannounced drug tests to be provided at times determined by the school representative during the 12-month period following the determination of the violation. All testing will be at the expense of the district and results must be shared with the district. Failure to pass any drug test will be considered a violation of the Co-Curricular Activity Code and will result in consequences being invoked as a subsequent violation.
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If the student refuses or fails to complete the Student Assistance Program, the student cannot participate in any co-curricular activity (including contests, competitions, and performances) for one calendar year from the date of the committee’s decision. In addition, any student who fails to complete the Student Assistance Program will be subject to loss of parking privileges for a 12-month period from the date of the decision confirming the violation or an equivalent loss of privileges if they are not a driver.
Second Offense
The student will not be permitted to participate in any co-curricular activity for the remainder of her/his middle school and high school career in the Dublin City Schools.
Co-Curricular Activity Code Orientation/Education
All coaches, advisors and supervising teachers are required to review the expectations of the Co-Curricular Activity Code with their students and parent(s)/guardian(s) during a preseason/new school year meeting and communicate these expectations to the respective parent(s)/guardian(s) in written format. A student’s intent to abide by this Code will be evidenced in an agreement that shall be signed by the student and her or his parent(s)/guardian(s) at the completion of the preseason/new school year meeting.
Applying the Consequences
A student who violates the Co-Curricular Activity Code will serve the consequences during a school year/season under said Code. The effective date of the Code enforcement, as far as disciplinary procedures are concerned, is based on the date of the decision rendered by the Co-Curricular Activity Code Committee. If the school year ends while the participant is serving the denial of participation, the remainder of the denial will roll over to the next school year even if the student has changed from a 7th-8th grade participant to a 9th-12th grade participant.
A participant may not become a member of a school-sponsored sport, activity or organization either as a participant, manager, or trainer after the officially designated starting date in order to serve any part of a consequence as determined by the Co-Curricular Activity Code. The official starting date for athletes is designated by the Ohio High School Athletic Association as the date on which a sport may begin required attendance. In order for any consequence to count toward completion of a disciplinary action, the participant must be an active member of the team, activity or organization for an entire season/school year.
In all events, the principal or designee shall have the final authority to decide to what sport, activity or organization the consequence shall apply to and how that application is to occur.
Violations of the three sections (Citizenship, Use, Selling) of the Co-Curricular Activity Code are cumulative. A subsequent violation of any part of the Code will progress a student to the next disciplinary level (offense).
A violation of the Selling or Otherwise Supplying, Transmitting or Distributing Alcohol, Tobacco or Other Drugs section of the Code will carry over from middle school and will be cumulative with violations in high school.
Except as otherwise stated herein, violations of the Co-Curricular Activity Code shall be grouped into two categories - grades 7-8 and grades 9-12. Accumulation of consequences from the first of those just-identified categories to the second will not occur unless otherwise stated herein.
Definitions
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Alcohol — Any liquor, wine, beer, and/or other beverages containing alcohol.
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Assessed — An outside chemical dependency professional, approved by the Dublin City School District, will provide an estimate or judgment as to the physical or psychological condition of the student.
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Build-Altering Chemical — Includes, without limitation, anabolic steroids, growth hormones, testosterone or its analogs, human chronic gonadotropin (HCG), and other hormones.
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Co-curricular activity — Clubs, activity programs, athletic programs, student leadership activities, supervised and financed by the Dublin City Schools.
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Middle school level shall be defined, for this purpose, as beginning after the last day of the fifth grade or upon enrollment in a Dublin middle school and is effective up to and through the last day of the middle school schedule, at which time the high school level will begin.
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Mood-Altering Drug — Includes, without limitation, narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, counterfeit controlled substances, marijuana, alcohol, and prescription drugs, unless authorized by a medical prescription from a licensed physician. This medical prescription must be kept in the original container, which shall state the student’s name and the directions for proper use of the prescription.
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Tobacco — Any product with tobacco as an ingredient that is smoked, chewed, inhaled, or placed against the gums.
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Possession – Alcohol, tobacco, other drugs or drug paraphernalia is physically on or in student-participant’s body; or physically within his/her personal property (i.e. book or gym bag, coat, etc.); or in his/her home where other students are using or possessing alcohol, tobacco or other drugs (e.g. hosting a party). Possession will include being present in a car where alcohol or other drugs are being other drugs used.
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Denial of Participation – The student-participant may not play but must practice, travel and sit with team/group at events (for various activity programs, this requirement will be defined as applicable by the advisor and the co-curricular coordinator) during any percentage denial of privilege, which is less than one season. The student participant will not wear the school uniform at the contest or performance. This restriction is effective immediately following the determination that the policy has been violated.
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Student Leadership Positions – A student leader is defined as anyone appointed or elected to a leadership position in athletics, clubs, student government, or other co-curricular activities. Student leaders accept the responsibilities that accompany leadership positions and are expected to be positive role models at all times. Accordingly they are subject to a higher level of conduct.
Verification of Violations
Violations of the Co-Curricular Activity Code may be verified by one or more of the following methods and/or parties: drug testing (including breathalyzer test), administrators (including but not limited to principals, assistant principals, and athletic directors), coaches, advisors, and/or any staff of the District, or police.
Process for Violation Determination
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Co-Curricular disciplinary actions for such violations are not subject to the procedures established for curricular suspensions or expulsions nor are co-curricular disciplinary actions otherwise subject to due process. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3313.664, a principal, assistant principal, or other administrator (hereinafter called “the appropriate authority”) shall have sole discretion to determine what, if any, notice and hearing rights are to be afforded to the student and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) in the event of any prohibition of co-curricular participation for violation hereof. Accordingly, while it is anticipated that in most instances notice will be given in advance of any disciplinary action, notice is not a requirement.
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All co-curricular disciplinary determinations made by the appropriate authority for a violation hereof shall be reviewed, prior to the enforcement of any disciplinary action, by the applicable committee as described in Item C hereinafter. For the purpose of this review, a student who has completed the eighth grade shall be deemed to be attending high school even if high school classes for that student have not commenced as of the time of the review.
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There will be one Co-Curricular Activity Code Committee for each building. The committee will be comprised of the principal or his/her designee, athletic director, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Counselor, and the student’s then-current coach/advisor/teacher, if any. The principal or designee will chair the committee. Parents will be offered the opportunity to meet with the committee.
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Subject to Item A above, within two school days after the Co-Curricular Activity Code Committee has completed its review of any disciplinary action to be taken on any violation hereof, a letter of notification of its decision must be sent by the principal or designee to the parent or guardian specifying the reason(s) for any disciplinary action, the period of time in which any such action is to occur or be in effect, and options, if any.
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Review by the applicable Co-Curricular Activity Code Committee shall be quasi-judicial, and its decision will be final.
Additional Athletic Information
Hazing
Hazing of fellow students or teammates is prohibited. Students who participate in hazing events will be subject to consequences listed in the Student Code of Conduct and the Co-Curricular Code.
It is the policy of the Dublin Board of Education and school district that hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational process and shall be prohibited at all times. No administrator, faculty member or other employee of the school district shall encourage, permit, condone or tolerate any hazing activities. No student, including leaders of student organizations, shall plan, encourage or engage in any hazing.
“Hazing” is defined as doing any act or coercing of another, including the victim, to do any act of initiation into any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person. It is harassment by exacting unnecessary or disagreeable work, ridicule or playing abusive or humiliating tricks by way of initiation. Permission, consent or assumption of risk by an individual subjected to hazing does not lessen the prohibition contained in this policy.
Administrators, faculty members and all other employees of the school district shall be particularly alert to possible situations, circumstances or events, which might include hazing. If hazing or planned hazing is discovered, involved students shall be informed by the discovering school employee of the prohibition contained in this policy and shall be required to end all hazing activities immediately. All hazing incidents shall be reported immediately to the Superintendent.
Guidelines for Student Academic Eligibility in Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
The Dublin City Schools have established excellence as a standard and strive to maintain an appropriate balance among academics, athletics, and all extracurricular activities. It is important that students meet the following academic requirements in order to participate in athletics and extracurricular activities in Grades 7 to 12.
Following are guidelines for the implementation of Board Policy 2431.
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A student must earn at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in order to be eligible for participation in athletics and extracurricular activities. The GPA will be applied separately for Grades 7–8 and Grades 9–12 and calculated each grading period. Each student’s eligibility will be determined according to her or his GPA for each nine-week grading period. Semester and final exams are not to be calculated in the nine-week GPA assessment because of their comprehensive nature. A student’s eligibility will be determined by examining each nine-week’s GPA independent of prior grading periods. The individual nine-week’s GPA value will be used in itself to determine a student’s eligibility. Eligibility can be maintained, gained, or lost each grading period.
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In addition to the above Dublin City Schools requirements, a student athlete must qualify under all rules established by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (O.H.S.A.A.). Specifically, the academic requirements of the O.H.S.A.A. stipulate that a student in Grades 7 to 12 must be currently enrolled in school the immediately preceding grading period and received passing grades during that grading period in a minimum of five of those subjects in which the student received grades.
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Students who fall below the 2.0 grade point average as detailed above (1.0 to 1.99) are entitled to submit a request for a waiver for participation to the Eligibility Board (see #5 below). A student is eligible for three (3) such waivers throughout her or his middle school and high school years: one waiver may be used for middle school students; one waiver may be used during the freshman or sophomore year; one waiver may be issued during the junior or senior year. Waivers are not cumulative. To be eligible for the next grading period, the student must attain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Any student who is issued a waiver is considered on probation and must attend personalized study sessions provided by her or his school.
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A student may also make an appeal for additional waivers to the Eligibility Board (see #5 below). Student athletes must, however, also continue to qualify under all rules established by the O.H.S.A.A.
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Two Eligibility Boards will be established: one to review high school requests and one to review middle school requests. The High School Eligibility Board will be comprised of the building principals, the athletic directors, and three teachers (appointed by the principal) from each high school. The Middle School Eligibility Board will be comprised of the building principals, the athletic directors, and one teacher from each of the four middle schools (appointed by the building principals). Teachers appointed to both Eligibility Boards will serve for one year and will be appointed in the spring of each year to begin service during the fourth quarter. Each Eligibility Board will meet during the next week after grade card distribution. Students will be informed about upcoming meetings by means of morning announcements. The Eligibility Boards will review all requests for waivers, additional waivers (as outlined in #3 and #4 above), and all appeals, including those made by students whose GPA falls between 1.0 and 1.99. Any student who requests a waiver, additional waiver of participation, or appeals a GPA between 1.0 to 1.99 will receive the Eligibility Board’s decision in writing within five school days. The decisions made by the Eligibility Boards are final.
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Provisions may be made for individual students with identified Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The Eligibility Board will review such situations on an individual basis and may waive certain requirements as appropriate.