Athletic And Extra Curricular Information

ATHLETIC AND EXTRA CURRICULAR INFORMATION

Releases & Athletic Code

Your parents must sign various releases and agreements. You and your parents must also sign the Athletic Code, which is outlined in the following section. All of these forms can be filled out by going to

PEP Assemblies

During the fall and winter sports seasons, you can anticipate several pep assemblies a season. Special assemblies may be held during tournament season. At pep assemblies, seating is by grade. All students need to be either in the assembly behaving properly. Almost everyone goes to the assembly - not only to show their school spirit, but because you Just never know what will happen at pep assemblies.

Please help save our gym floors -- don't walk on the main playing floor in the gym unless you have clean tennis shoes on.

Athletic and other Field Trips

If you are going to a sporting event or other school activity as a participant, you will need to ride to and from the event in school-approved transportation. For liability reasons, you cannot drive yourself to a school sponsored event. You may be released to YOUR parents if they request so in writing. Check with Mr. Johnson for more information. Violations of this policy will result in sanctions.

Sportsmanship

Not only does W. F. West display school pride, we are also on top of it with sportsmanship at athletic events! The Evergreen Conference sportsmanship rules will be enforced. This tradition of sportsmanship comes from our winning teams. Winning teams develop winning fans and winning fans make winning teams! We get into the game, but we don't lower our standards to what the other team's fans may do to "try to get our goat." Just because other schools have tacky fans doesn't mean we have to counter them! Cheer our players on, don't worry about their players ... their fans will have to worry about them! Inappropriate yelling and profanity will not be tolerated. Think about this ... If you were the only person watching the game, what would you do and say? Enjoy the game and take care to not let the power of the group change what you would do.

Inappropriate student fan behavior will result in removal from the event and possible discipline, suspension, or expulsion. A student removed from an event may be suspended from subsequent events as determined by the administration.

CHEHALIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CODE

The opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities in the Chehalis School District is a privilege available to all students. Because of the public nature of athletic and activities programs sponsored by the Chehalis School District, students choosing to participate are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect the high standards and mission of the Chehalis School District. Students will be held to the standards of this activities code beginning the first day of participation in an activity and/or the first day of school through the last day of school, as well as all summertime school-sponsored activities. These high personal standards for conduct promote maximum achievement, safe performances, commitment to excellence in health and conditioning, and fulfill responsibilities as student leaders by setting a positive example for other students.

The following rules, regulations and procedures have been adopted by the Chehalis School District:

Article I - ELIGIBILITY

A student must meet and comply with the requirements for athletic participation set forth by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (W.I.A.A.)

Article II -ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Students must be passing in all classes to participate in any activity. Grade checks will be made every four weeks. Students failing one class at grade check will be on probation until the next grade check. This probation will begin on the Monday following the issuance of the grade. If still failing at the next grade check, he/she will be held out of games, shows, banquets, competitions and/or conferences until passing in all classes. The student will become eligible immediately after bringing a passing grade report to the athletic director or the activities director.

Article II-ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS

A. School Attendance

A student/athlete who is not in attendance for ALL of the regularly scheduled classes is not eligible to compete or practice on that day, unless permission is granted through the Athletic Director's office or the Principal's office. In case of doctor or dental appointments, funeral, school trips, etc., normal attendance procedures are to be followed.

B. Practice Attendance

Prompt and regular attendance at practice is mandatory. A student/athlete who is either late or absent, should notify the coach in advance or shall have a valid excuse upon return.

Article III - SPECIAL REGULATIONS

A. General Conduct

A student/athlete is expected to be a good citizen at school and in the community.

B. Training Code

1. Theft of, and/or malicious damage to, property of the Chehalis School District, property of another school district, or property of another student at a time when such property is on a school district premises will result in the following discipline:

1st Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for thirty (30) calendar days reducible to a minimum of ten (10) calendar days provided the student requests an appeal in writing to the Activities Review Board.

2nd Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for forty-five (45) calendar days.

3rd Offense: The student will be suspended from all athletic/activity programs for the remainder of the school year.

2. The unlawful use, possession or consumption of tobacco and E-Cigarettes (use and possession) is prohibited.

1st Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for thirty (30) calendar days reducible to a minimum to ten (10) calendar days provided the student requests an appeal in writing to the Activities Review Board and agree to obtain

assessment and follow the recommendations.

2nd Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for forty-five (45) calendar days.

3rd Offense: The student will be suspended from all athletic/activity programs for the remainder of the school year.

3. The unlawful use, possession, distribution or consumption of alcohol or marijuana is prohibited.

1st Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for sixty (60) calendar days reducible to a minimum of twenty (20) calendar days provided the student requests an appeal in writing to the Activities Review Board and agrees to obtain an assessment, follow the recommendations and get a UA. (All assessments and UA’s will be at a cost to the student/parent). Negative results of a second UA will be required at the end of the suspension for the student to become eligible.

2nd Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for ninety (90) calendar days.

3rd Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity programs for one (1) calendar year.

4. Under Washington State law, the possession, sale, and/or use of legend drugs (drugs obtained through prescription) and controlled substances, including anabolic steroids, is prohibited.

1st Offense: The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for ninety (90) calendar days or one sports season

(WIAA 18.26.2), whichever is longer, reducible provided the student requests an appeal in writing to the Activities Review Board.

2nd Offense: The student will be suspended from all athletic/activity programs for one (1) calendar year.

3rd Offense: The student will be permanently suspended from all athletic/activity programs.

5. There may be other types of student conduct not covered in the extra-curricular Activities Code that calls for disciplinary action. Upon confirmation by building administration the following discipline will be administered. The student will be suspended from athletic/activity participation for ninety (90) calendar days reducible provided the student requests an appeal in writing to the Activities Review Board.

SPORTS SCHEDULE - Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities.

The following is a list of what sports are played in which season.