STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Student organizations generally will be encouraged when they meet the simple criterion of bein g related to the curri culum. Such organizations will operate within the framework of the law, School Committee policy, administrative rules and the parameters of the learning program.

When such organizations are truly contributive, their establishment and operation will be facilitated in reasonable ways by school system staff and resources.

The administration will develop general guidelines for such student organizations. Among other provisions, such guidelines will require the assignment of at least one faculty advisor to each organization. The School Committee approval is required if students are likely to engage in activities of a controversial nature or any expenditure is required other than already budgeted funds.

This policy applies to on-campus organizations only. It is not intended to restrict the organization of students into groups which function apart from and unrelated to the school program.

Adopted:          AUGUST 17, 1994