Dual Activity Participation Policy

It is the philosophy at Jefferson High School that students are encouraged to participate in multiple activities/athletics/fine arts programs because of the demonstrated value that is provided to the student. When students participate in multiple activities at the same time, it is possible that conflicts will occur. The following statements will provide some guidance to parents, students, coaches, directors and activity leaders. The general purpose of this policy is to relieve pressure from students that engage in conflicting activities.

The following guideline is used for decision-making around Dual Activity Participation:

• A practice/rehearsal event will give way to a contest/game/program event;

• If a practice to a practice conflict or a game/program to a game/program conflict occurs, the student/family will be allowed to make the choice, and no pressure should be placed on the student because of this choice;

• The level of a student’s ability may make the choice easier for the student to make;

• If the choice is made to not participate in a program that is tied to a curricular course (example: concert for music) the student will be required to ‘make up’ the event in another format to be decided by the teacher with approval of the administration;

• In athletics, a student may find two seasons that overlap; generally because the current season sport moves into a state tournament experience, and this overlaps with the new season beginning practice. Students should be allowed to fully complete the end of a season, and at their choice, compete in the new season practice that does not conflict with the end of the prior season; and

• In athletics, a student may compete in a school sport, and at the same time, compete in outside Junior Olympic or AAU experiences as long as MSHSL Bylaw 208.00 is followed. The in-season school team should take precedence at all times