School & Athletic Events Expectations

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Tier 1

• Students of the home school along with families and participants are allowed to attend the event with school issued identification cards (IDs) or Synergy verification of their schedule

• Students of the participating school  are allowed to attend the event with school issued identification cards (IDs) or Synergy verification of their schedule

• Other school-aged spectators, including elementary, middle, and high school students from other schools, must be accompanied by an adult chaperone

  • Adult chaperones must stay and supervise students for the duration of their stay at the game

• Spectators should expect to take additional time to gain entrance to events, as school IDs and enrollment are verified at the gate.

• Students and spectators must sit in the stands during the course of the game. While there will be potential gatherings at halftime and postgame, large gatherings will not be allowed during the game.

• There is no re-entry to events. Spectators will not be admitted after halftime.

• Backpacks are not allowed.

• Separate entrances, staggered exits, and additional support and security coverage in high traffic areas will be utilized.

• Inappropriate and unruly behavior at athletic events may result in suspension from subsequent MCPS athletic activities.

• Only student-athletes, coaches, game officials, athletic department staff, and credentialed personnel and media are

• permitted on the sidelines at contests.