JJ:  CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The School Committee believes that student activities are a vital part of the total educational program and should be used as a means for developing wholesome attitudes and good human relations and knowledge and skills. Therefore, the schools will provide a broad and balanced program of activities geared to the various ages, interests, and needs of students.

The following will serve as guides in the organization of student activities:

1.  The schools will observe a complimentary relationship to the home and community, planning activities with due regard for the widespread and rich facilities already available to students.

2.              The assistance of parents in planning activity programs will be encouraged.

3.              The goal for each student will be a balanced program of appropriate academic studies and activities to be determined by the school, the parents, and the student. This should be a shared responsibility.

4.              Guidance will be offered to encourage participation of all students in appropriate activities and to prevent over-emphasis on extracurricular activities at the cost of academic performance.

The Committee encourages student initiated and managed student organizations and authorizes the District to adopt necessary procedures and determine the need for an advisor for the respective organization.

5.              See appropriate School's Student-Parent Handbook for detailed procedures and guidelines.

LEGAL REF.:    M.G.L. 71:47

                                   603 CMR 26:06

Adopted on:    April 10, 2008

Revised on:    January 14, 2010