Clubs and Organizations

ELIGIBILITY

Students who participate in interscholastic activities must be eligible according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSSA) guidelines.  In brief, academic eligibility requires participating students must show proof that they have a 2.0 grade point average and no more than one failing grade in the previous grading term.  A No Grade (NG) or No Credit (NC) is considered an “F” until the actual grade has been awarded.  Certain activities may set a more restrictive academic eligibility as determined by the coach of adviser.  Parents and students in these activities will be notified prior to the beginning of the respective activity season.  Participation in an extracurricular activity is a privilege offered to students who perform academically.

• Good attendance is paramount, thus a Truancy (or Sluff) renders a student ineligible for participation in the succeeding school sponsored activity. 

• Game day attendance is mandatory.  

• Students who miss class without prior administrative approval will be ineligible to play that day. 

PARTICIPATION FEE: Students participating in the following extracurricular activities are required to pay a pay-to-play fee: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Debate, Drill, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

Note: (1) Students must pay for their own meal costs when they are scheduled to participate in away activities.

Note: (2) When a participation fee has been paid and lodging costs are incurred for “away” activities, the lodging cost may be charged to the student at a maximum cost of $25 per night.

Travel costs are to be collected at the time of the event for the following: Cheerleading, Secondary Field Trips, Music (Strings/Choir/Band), Drill Team, Drama.

 CLUBS AT DIXIE HIGH SCHOOL

Dixie High School supports clubs as opportunities for leadership and the building of student/teacher camaraderie.  Involvement in clubs also enhances scholarship prospects.  Students are encouraged to participate in one or more of the many existing clubs and activities sponsored by the school. Dixie High School has many opportunities for Club Involvement. Check the "Clubs" Page on the Student Handbook for a list of the current clubs.

CHARTERING NEW CLUBS AT DIXIE HIGH SCHOOL

Dixie High School adheres to the Washington County School District Policy 3640. DHS allows chartering new clubs where interested DHS students and sponsors of the club show support and has completed the process as outlined in WCSD Policy 3640.  

Deadlines for Initiating New Clubs

Application materials must be submitted by September 15, for the charter to be considered for the second semester of the current year, or by January 15, for the charter to be considered for the first semester of the following year.  All non-curricular clubs must renew their applications annually.