PARTICIPATION RULES
By participating in co-curricular events, you are confirming your understanding of the MSHSL guidelines. The contract must be completed and turned in to the band office. Please read the guidelines carefully. Penalties are accumulative beginning with your participation in a co-curricular activity and continuing through your high school career.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance at school is very important. No student shall practice or participate in a co-curricular activity if they are not in school by 11:45 AM. If a student goes home ill from school they may not participate that day. Unusual circumstances must be cleared by the director. When a student is suspended from school they are not allowed in school or at school sponsored activities. The student may be withdrawn from an event by the principal or associate principal for academic or disciplinary reasons after an informal hearing with the student and the parents.
TRANSPORTATION
A student shall ride to and from off-site events on transportation provided by the school. This builds unity in the band and safely transports all students. A pre-approved note is needed to have any other kind of transportation provided. Students are not allowed to drive themselves to contests, ride with friends or other parents, when parent's and director’s permission has not been previously granted. Bus rules are the same as riding the bus to and from school. All safety and conduct rules apply.
SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY
This policy applies to sports and all co-curricular activities (Jazz Band).
A student becomes ineligible for participation during the quarter after he/she fails two subjects or fails to achieve a period GPA of at least 1.8. The period of ineligibility is one quarter. (A student must petition for and may be granted one probation period during their four years of high school provided they are on a plan to correct their deficiencies.)
PARTICIPATION FEE
Students who participate in a co-curricular band activity (Jazz Ensemble) will be assessed a $65.00 participation fee for each activity. Payment of the fee is collected via FeePay.
* Pep band and Marching Band are considered co-curricular to the extent that a student participates beyond the requirements of the school day. There is no fee required for pep band or marching band.