Athlete Code of Conduct

Athlete Code of Conduct

CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTIVITIES CODE OF CONDUCT

The Cherry Creek School District views Students Activities as an extension of the classroom and educational experience. Students are encouraged to participate actively in various clubs, organizations, and activities. Cherry Creek School District students have a long tradition of excellence, integrity, and respect within their schools and in their communities. It is assumed and expected that all students will be a positive representative of their school and the Cherry Creek School District.

Any Cherry Creek School District student involved in a school sponsored activity and/or representing his/her school off school grounds, which includes all volunteer and travel activities, is expected to follow all team/club/performing group, school, and district policies. Any actions that jeopardize the safety and/or integrity of a performing group/team/club member or of the performing group/team/club would be grounds for dismissal from the competition/activity/event, and may warrant additional disciplinary action consistent with district policy.

A student shall be eligible to represent the Cherry Creek School District in Activity Events if such student meets the following specific requirements:

A. The student is currently enrolled in a Cherry Creek School District No. 5 high school.

B. The student has demonstrated appropriate behavior in accordance with district conduct and discipline code policies, and evidence qualities of good sportsmanship, such as respect towards others, willingness to be a team player, and civility in interactions with others.

C. The following activities are expressly prohibited by students participating in activities on or off school district property:

1. Use, possession, sale, distribution or exchange of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or other illegal drugs, counterfeit drugs, or drug paraphernalia.

2. Continued willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority.

3. Willful destruction or defacing of school and/or private property.

4. Behavior which is detrimental to the welfare, safety or morals of other people or of school personnel.

5. Conviction of any criminal offense in the municipal, county or district courts other than minor traffic violations.