The extra-curricular activities governed by this code of conduct are for students in grades 6-12 and are defined as those activities under the jurisdiction of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) rules and regulations. Some of these activities could be considered co-curricular as well as extra-curricular. The activities covered in this code of conduct are:

Fall Sports: Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Volleyball

The rules contained within the code of conduct apply to students in grades 6-12. The rules contained in this code of conduct are in effect for the entire time a student is participating in an activity within the current school year. The first meeting or practice in the current school year defines the beginning of the enforcement period for each activity. The last meeting, practice, formal activity, or competition defines the end of the enforcement period for each activity. In the case of year-long activities (band, choir, cheerleading, Dance and Drill team), the enforcement period is divided into the three calendar trimester schedule. During the time a student is participating in an extra-curricular activity, the code of conduct is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The rules within the code of conduct are enforceable at all school and non-school activities and events. Disciplinary consequences will carry over to the next activity the student participates in when the consequence(s) cannot be served within the current season of the activity. Disciplinary consequences may include suspension of the student from a competition or event. A competition is generally defined as any formally scheduled game, match or meet between other teams or schools. Events include all formal performances or exhibitions by an extra-curricular group that occur outside the regular school day.

The OSAA comprehensively defines student eligibility requirements for students in grades 9-12. The Far West League middle school guidelines define student eligibility requirements for students in grades 7-8. The guidelines listed within this code of conduct are general eligibility guidelines. More specific information can be obtained by consulting your school administrator or athletic director.

Age and Residence requirements

A student who becomes nineteen (19) before August 15 shall become ineligible for extra-curricular participation. A student who becomes nineteen (19) on or after August 15 shall remain eligible for that entire school year.

Students must reside with a parent or legal guardian within the Coos Bay School District attendance boundaries in order to be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities unless the student is eligible for an exemption as permitted by OSAA. Refer to an administrator of athletic director for more information.

 

Medical and Health requirements

A pre-participation physical examination by a licensed medical doctor is required for students in grades 6-12 once within each two-year period in order for the student to be eligible to participate in athletics.

Students and a parent or legal guardian are required to sign the district "Assumption of Risk" form as a condition of participating in athletic activities.

Students are required to show proof of medical insurance as a condition of participating in athletic activities.

Academic Requirements

Middle school students

Middle school students must be enrolled full time and must have passed five classes during the trimester immediately preceding the activity in order to be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities.

Middle school students must be passing all current classes in order to participate or be satisfactorily attending academic study hall. Directors and coaches may assign students to academic study hall at anytime.

High school students

High school students must have passed five classes and have earned five credits during the trimester immediately preceding the activity in order to be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities. A passing grade as defined by OSAA is any grade above a letter grade of "F".

High school students must be passing all classes with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average (gpa) when six weeks progress reports are issued during each trimester in order to maintain extra-curricular eligibility.

A student who is not passing all classes with at least a 2.0 gpa as documented on the progress report is not eligible to participate in competitions or events unless the student attends academic study hall. A student is eligible to participate in extra-curricular competitions and events while attending academic study hall during the 7^th - 9^th weeks of the trimester. At the end of the 9^th week of a trimester a student must be passing all classes with at least a 2.0 gpa in order to maintain eligibility. Failure to achieve passing grades in all classes with at least a 2.0 gpa after the 9^th week of the trimester will result in the student being ineligible for all competitions and events. A student may regain eligibility after the 9^th week by demonstrating that he/she is passing all classes with a minimum gpa of 2.0. The director and/or coach in charge of the extra-curricular activity are responsible for monitoring compliance of these academic requirements.

Attendance Requirements

Students are expected to comply with all attendance policies of the school district.

Students must make prior arrangements with school administrators if they plan to be absent from school for reasons that qualify as an excused absence on the day of a competition or event. Any unexcused absences on the day of an event or competition will result in the student being ineligible for the competition or event.

Directors and coaches will establish rules for attendance for each activity they direct or coach. Students are expected to comply with these rules that govern attendance at practices, rehearsals, and events. Students that violate team or activity attendance rules are subject to disciplinary consequences as determined by the director or coach.

Transportation to and from Games/Activities

Students are required to ride to and from all events in district-provided transportation unless prior arrangements have been made with the director or coach. Parents or guardians must authorize in writing to the coach or director any alternative travel arrangements to and from competitions and events. The coach or director has the authority to accept or decline the written authorization when, in their judgment, the alternative travel plans jeopardize the safety or well-being of the student.

Students given an out-of-school suspension for any reason are suspended from participation in the next-scheduled extra-curricular competition or event.

Students are expected to obey all activity and team rules that are established by each director or coach. Within the guidelines of this code of conduct and the policies governing student behavior of the school district, directors and coaches have the right and responsibility to discipline students for misconduct, up to and including exclusion from participation.

The school district strictly prohibits any possession, use, delivery, and/or sale of alcohol and illegal substances by students. Students jeopardize their mental and physical health by engaging in substance abuse behaviors and are encouraged to seek professional counseling and assistance to address these behaviors.

Illegal Substances: include, but are not limited to, all drugs that cannot be legally purchased, unauthorized prescription and over-the-counter medications, performance-enhancing chemicals, and illegal inhalants. Illegal drugs include, but are not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, and all drug paraphernalia.

Alcohol: includes, but is not limited to, beer, wine, wine coolers, and liquor.

Students found guilty of possessing, using, delivering, and/or selling any illegal substances will be dismissed from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of the current season or activity period.

Students found guilty of selling alcohol will be dismissed from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of the current season or activity period.

Students found guilty of possessing, using, and/or delivering alcohol will be suspended from participation in competitions and events for two calendar weeks beginning with the next official event or competition.

A second violation for possessing, using, and/or delivering alcohol will result in the student being dismissed from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of the current season or activity period.

Students choosing to participate in extra-curricular activities are prohibited from knowingly attending or remaining at events where individuals are engaged in breaking the law by possessing, using, delivering, and/or selling alcohol and illegal substances. These events include, but are not limited to, parties and group gatherings. It is the student’s responsibility to immediately remove himself/herself from the party or group gathering as soon as the student becomes aware that alcohol and/or illegal substances are being possessed, used, delivered, or sold. The district recognizes a student cannot be responsible for the misbehavior of other individuals, however, it is the student’s responsibility to avoid associating with individuals engaging in illegal activities. Students found guilty of knowingly attending or remaining at such an event will be suspended from participating in the next scheduled competition or event.

School Board policy JFCI-AR(2) requires students choosing to participate in athletics at Marshfield High School consent to participate in random drug testing program. A separate consent form allowing random drug testing must be on file in the athletic director’s office in order for a student to be able to participate.

It is against the law for minors to be in possession of tobacco.

The school district strictly prohibits any possession, use, delivery, and/or sale of tobacco by students. Students jeopardize their physical health by engaging in tobacco use and are encouraged to seek professional counseling and assistance.

Tobacco: includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and chewing tobacco.

Students found guilty of possessing, using, delivering, and/or selling tobacco will be suspended from participation in competitions and events for one calendar week beginning with the next competition or event.

A second violation for possessing, using, delivering, and/or selling tobacco will result in the student being dismissed from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of the current season or activity period.

Students who voluntarily request assistance from school officials with regard to an alcohol, tobacco, or substance abuse problem and who have not previously committed a related offense, shall not be subject to disciplinary consequences under this code of conduct, provided the athlete meets with the school counselor or other appropriate professional and willingly follows the rehabilitation recommendations set forth by that professional.

The requirements set forth in this Code of Conduct must be shared with students and parents in order for compliance to be expected. The following guidelines establish expectations of essential communication practices regarding the Code of Conduct.

The Code of Conduct will be provided to each student and family at the time the student begins participation in an extra-curricular activity.

The Code of Conduct will be printed in the district Student/Parent Guide.

At the beginning of each season or activity, the Code of Conduct will be reviewed and discussed by the director or coach with parents and the students participating in the activity. The coach or director is responsible for scheduling a parent meeting to discuss this code of conduct each season.

Students must read the Code of Conduct prior to participating in the activity. Students are responsible for asking the director, coach, or a school administrator if they have questions about the content of the Code of Conduct.

Students must sign the acknowledgement form and return it to the athletic department.

Parents or guardians are responsible for reading the Code of Conduct prior to allowing their son/daughter to participate. Parents or guardians are responsible for asking the director, coach, or a school administrator if they have questions about the content of the Code of Conduct.

Parents or guardians must sign the acknowledgement form and return it to the athletic department.

Students who are given disciplinary consequences under this Code of Conduct have the right to due process and appeal to the Superintendent as described in board policies JF/JFA, JG, and KL.