Discipline for Athletics
Tobacco Use/Possession Violation
Athletic training rules forbid the use or possession of tobacco (in any form) by any athlete who represents Caledonia High School.
A) Penalty
First offense will result in immediate suspension from interscholastic competition for 30% of the scheduled athletic contests in the sport the athlete is participating in or will participate in. The suspension (if not completely served) will carry over into the next season of competition if the athlete does not complete the required 30% in their present season.
Second offense will result in suspension from all athletics for a period of 12 months from the date of suspension.
Third offense will result in permanent suspension of the athlete from participation in athletics for his/her high school years.
B) Suspension Procedures:
The student will be informed of the violation and suspension by his/her coach and/or the athletic director.
A parental contact (phone call or meeting) will be made by the coach and/or athletic director to inform the parent of the violation and suspension.
As a follow-up, a letter will be sent by the athletic office to the athlete’s parents or guardians on file stating the offense, the penalty and the appeal procedure
An appeal of the suspension may be requested by the parents/guardians of the athlete or the athlete (if an adult waiver is on file) to the building principal within 10 days of receipt of the suspension letter. Said appeal must be in writing to the principal.
Possession or Use Violation of a Controlled Substance or Alcohol
Athletic training rules forbid the possession, use or abuse of any drugs (Schedule 1), anabolic steroids, look alike drugs, narcotics or alcohol in any form by any athlete who represents Caledonia High School.
A) Penalty
First offense will result in immediate suspension from interscholastic competition for 50% of the scheduled athletic contests in the sport the athlete is participating in or will participate in. The suspension (if not completely served) will carry over into the next season of competition if the athlete does not complete the required 50% in their present season.
Second offense will result in immediate suspension from all interscholastic competition for a period of 12 months from the date of the suspension.
Third offense will result in permanent suspension of the athlete from participation in athletics for his/her high school years.
B) Suspension Procedures
The student will be informed of the violation and suspension by his/her coach and/or the athletic director.
A parental contact (phone call or meeting) will be made by the coach and/or athletic director to inform the parent of the violation and suspension.
As a follow-up, a letter will be sent by the athletic office to the athlete’s parents or guardians.
An appeal of the suspension may be requested by the parents/guardians of the athlete or the athlete (if an adult waiver is on file) to the building principal within 10 days of receipt of the suspension letter. Said appeal must be in writing to the principal.
Conduct or Behavior Violations
An athlete shall conduct himself/herself in such a manner as to not bring discredit to the school, team or the athlete themselves.
Examples of behavior unbecoming athletes are, but not limited to: vandalism, theft, insubordination, school suspension.
A) Penalty as determined by the head coach and athletic director upon investigation of the violation
B) Suspension Procedures
The student will be informed of the violation and suspension by his/her coach and/or the athletic director.
A parental contact (phone call or meeting) will be made by the coach and/or athletic director to inform the parent of the violation and suspension.
As a follow-up, a letter will be sent by the athletic office to the athlete’s parents or guardian on file stating the offense, the penalty and the appeal procedure.
An appeal of the suspension may be requested by the parents/guardians of the athlete or the athlete (if an adult waiver is on file) to the building principal within 10 days of receipt of the suspension letter. Said appeal must be in writing to the principal.