La Center
This packet contains
information and permission forms needed for participation in school athletics.
All athletes must have the following forms on file before the first
practice.
Signed Activity/Athletic/Emergency Medical Form
Current Physical
(must be valid for the entire season)
Caution
Form (per sport)
Weight
Permit (wrestling only)
Required
fees must be paid prior to the first athletic event
$TBD
/ ASB Card $TBD
/ ASB Card
$TBD
/ User fee $TBD
/ Users fee
LA CENTER
1) The student must be a regular student of the school.
2) In order to maintain athletic eligibility during the
current season, the student must be passing all classes (no failing grades),
passing navigation, passing all school monitored online courses and have a 2.0
GPA.
3) High School
a. Eligibility will be checked at the beginning of each
season and at every regular reporting (semester, quarter, midterm) of student
grades. Navigation and school monitored online courses must show a passing
grade at each grade check. If a student is not passing navigation they will be
ineligible for all interscholastic contests until the grade is brought up to
passing. All school monitored online classes taken as part of the six period
class load will be considered as any regular class. If a online class is taken in
addition to the regular six period day and the student is falling they will be
ineligible for interscholastic competition until they bring that grade up to
passing. Students who fail to meet the La Center School District grade
requirement will be placed on probationary eligibility for three weeks. If a
student's grades have not improved after three weeks, the student will be
declared ineligible to participate in interscholastic contest. A student may be
placed on probationary eligibility only once per season. The second time a
student fails to meet the grade requirement in a season will result in the
student being declared ineligible. The ineligible student will retain this
status until they meet the grade requirement. Grade checks for ineligible students
will be done on the first day of the week at the student's request. Ineligible
students may still practice but cannot travel with the team if school will be
missed. Each head coach will determine
how long an ineligible athlete may remain on the team.
4) Middle School
a. Students who fail to meet the La Center School District
grade requirement will be put on probationary eligibility for three weeks. Navigation
and school monitored online courses must show a passing grade at each grade
check. If a student is not passing navigation they will be ineligible for all
interscholastic contests until the grade is brought up to passing. All school
monitored online classes taken as part of the six period class load will be
considered as any regular class. If a online class is taken in addition to the
regular six period day and the student is falling they will be ineligible for
interscholastic competition until they bring that grade up to passing. A
student may only be placed on probationary eligibility once per season. The second time a student fails to meet the
grade requirement in a season will result in the student being declared
ineligible. If a student's grades have
not improved after three weeks, the student will be declared ineligible to
participate in interscholastic contests.
The ineligible student will retain this status until they meet the grade
requirement. Grade checks for ineligible
students will be done on the first day of the week at the student's
request. Ineligible students may still
practice, but cannot travel with the team.
Grades will be checked for eligibility purposes at the beginning of each
season, three weeks into the season, and six weeks into the season. If a normal grading period happens to fall
within a reasonably close proximity to one of these times, then grades will be
checked at that time. Each head coach
will determine how long an ineligible athlete may remain on the team.
5) Incompletes may be made up for credit during the first
five weeks of the semester. Until made up, the student will be considered
ineligible.
6) Students shall meet all W.I.A.A. regulations.
a. The student must have met the W.I.A.A. academic
standards of passing at least five classes currently and the previous semester.
7) Students must comply with attendance regulations stated
in the Athletic Code.
8) Prior to the first practice for participation in
interscholastic athletics a student shall undergo a thorough medical
examination or have a current valid physical on file by a medical authority
licensed to perform a physical examination. The physical must be valid for the
entire season.
THIS CODE APPLIES TO STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES INVOLVING OTHER SCHOOLS.
The opportunity to participate in the
athletic program is a privilege granted to all students of the district. Participants in voluntary programs are
expected to conform to specific conduct standards established by coaches,
advisors and administrators and those identified in this athletic code. A student found to be in violation of any of
the standards and/or rules is subject to disciplinary action, which may include
suspension and/or removal from the sport.
Provision is made for a student who has allegedly violated one or more
of the conduct rules to appeal any disciplinary action, suspension and/or
expulsion as specified in this code.
Students must meet all WIAA standards, be passing all classes (no
failing grades), and have a 2.0 GPA to be eligible to participate in athletic
activities involving other schools. Navigation and school monitored online courses must show
a passing grade at each grade check. If a student is not passing navigation
they will be ineligible for all interscholastic contests until the grade is
brought up to passing. All school monitored online classes taken as part of the
six period class load will be considered as any regular class. If a online
class is taken in addition to the regular six period day and the student is
falling they will be ineligible for interscholastic competition until they bring
that grade up to passing.
At the middle school students who
fail to meet the La Center School District grade requirement will be put on
probationary eligibility for three weeks. A student may only be placed on
probationary eligibility once per season.
The second time a student fails to meet the grade requirement in a
season will result in the student being declared ineligible. If a student's grades have not improved after
three weeks, the student will be declared ineligible to participate in
interscholastic contests. The ineligible
student will retain this status until he/she meets the grade requirement. Grade checks for ineligible students will be
done on the first day of the week at the student's request. Ineligible students may still practice, but
cannot travel with the team. Grades will
be checked for eligibility purposes at the beginning of each season, three
weeks into the season, and six weeks into the season. If a normal grading period happens to fall
within a reasonably close proximity to one of these times, then grades will be
checked at that time.
At the high school students who fail
to meet the La Center School District grade requirement will be placed on
probationary eligibility for three weeks. If a student's grades have not
improved after three weeks, the student will be declared ineligible to
participate in interscholastic contests. A student may be placed on
probationary eligibility only once per season. The second time a student fails
to meet the grade requirement in a season will result in the student being
declared ineligible. The ineligible student will retain this status until he/she
meets the grade requirement. Grade
checks for ineligible students will be done on the first day of the week at the
student's request. Ineligible students
may still practice but cannot travel with the team if school will be
missed. Eligibility will be checked at
the beginning of each season and at every regular reporting (semester, quarter,
midterm) of student grades.
All participants will travel to and
from events, regular and post-season, with the team in school district
provided/approved transportation. On overnight trips, all participants will
stay with the team for the entire time unless arrangements have been made with
the school supervisor at the event. Participants can only be released to their
parent(s).
Participants shall turn out starting
on the first allowable day of practice. Any student who wishes to participate
after practices have started and teams have been determined will only be allowed
to participate if no other participants have been cut, and must receive
approval of the head coach and Athletic Director. Such athletes will be placed
on the sub-varsity team until practice requirements have been met and will play
at that level until they have earned a spot on a higher team. In order to be
able to participate at the varsity level the participant must join the team
with at least 50% of the regular season remaining.
The school does not cover
participants in cases of injury, however, it may carry a catastrophic injury
policy through the W.I.A.A. as a secondary insurance policy to cover severe
injuries beyond the scope of personal family insurance limits.
SPECIFIC
PROVISIONS:
All athletes shall be required to
purchase an A.S.B. card. Athletes shall
pay a user fee for each sport. Prior to
participation in any practices or contests athletes must have a valid physical
exam that meets WIAA standards. It is
required that student/athletes have medical and dental insurance.
1. Use
and/or Possession of Tobacco. An
athlete/extra-curricular participant who is found to have used or possessed
tobacco shall be suspended from the team/activity for a period of four
weeks. Any time not completed during the
current season/activity will be completed during the next season/activity in
which the student participates. Should the athlete/extra-curricular participant
consent to participate in, and successfully complete, tobacco education
awareness procedures established by the athletic director or his/her designee,
the suspension may be reduced to not less than two weeks. During that time he/she may practice with the
team but not participate in interscholastic competition.
A second offense will result in
removal from the team/activity for the remainder of the season or the following
eight weeks, whichever is longer. Any
time not completed during the current season/activity will be completed during
the next season/activity in which the student participates.
2. Use,
Sale, Distribution and/or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages, Non-prescribed
Mood or Performance Enhancing/Changing Drugs, Narcotics, Hallucinatory Agents
and Legend Drugs, Including Anabolic Steroids. An athlete/extra-curricular participant found
by criminal conviction or otherwise to have used, sold, distributed or be in
possession of alcoholic beverages, non-prescribed mood or performance
enhancing/changing drugs, narcotics, hallucinatory agents and legend drugs
including anabolic steroids shall be disqualified from participation in WIAA or
school activities during that season or the following eight weeks, whichever is
longer. Any time not completed during
the current season/activity will be completed during the next season/activity
in which the student participates.
Should the athlete/extra-curricular participant consent to participate
in drug/alcohol assessment and abide by the recommendations of the assessing
agency, the suspension from the team/activity may be reduced to not less than
four weeks. Proof of assessment and completion
of or significant participation in the assessing agency's recommendations must
be evident within the four weeks. During
the time of treatment/assessment the student may practice with the
team/activity but is not permitted to participate in competition or programs
involving other schools. A second
offense during the student's high school years will result in ineligibility and
prohibition from participating in any WIAA or school activity for a period of
one calendar year from the date of the second violation. The penalty for a third violation shall be
permanent prohibition from participating in a WIAA or school sponsored
extra-curricular activity.
Student athletes/extracurricular
participants, when faced with being in a situation of being around people who
are illegally using drugs or alcohol, are expected to immediately leave the
party, gathering, etc. This might mean
phoning a parent, friend, or other adult to come pick them up and remove them
from the situation. Failure to do so is
a violation of rule number two listed above.
Definitions of terms.
"or otherwise"
refers to if a coach or school administrator becomes aware of the use of
alcohol or drugs by an individual or a group of individuals at a party,
"kegger," or any other time.
Awareness on the part of school personnel can be from admission by the
individual(s) involved, substantiated reports, or multiple witnesses to the act
of using alcohol or drugs.
"used” is defined as
illegal use of alcohol or drugs in any amount, no matter how small (i.e. one
sip).
"distributed" is
defined as: 1. giving anyone else a drink or drugs; 2.
providing a place for student athletes or extracurricular participants to
consume alcohol or drugs (i.e. handing
someone a drink at a party or allowing drinks to be distributed at your house
if hosting a party).
"possession" is
defined as being in physical possession of illegal drugs, including controlled
substances, or related drugs, or alcohol as well as being present in any
environment where the illegal use of such drugs or controlled substances or
alcohol is taking place including, but not limited to, athletes/participants
presence at parties or other gatherings where others are selling, using, in
physical possession of, or delivering non-prescription mood or performance
enhancing/changing drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, controlled substances, or
legend drugs including anabolic steroids.
3. Physical Appearance. An athlete/extra-curricular participant shall
maintain the dress and grooming standards of the coach of each sport.
4. Unsportsmanlike Conduct. An athlete/extra-curricular participant shall
exhibit appropriate conduct in practices, contests and while traveling to and
from activities.
5. Attendance at School. Athletes/extra-curricular participants must
be in school all day to participate in practice or a game. Prior approval for doctor, dentist, or other
extenuating circumstances is needed for exception to this rule. Exception may
only be approved by the principal, assistant principal, or athletic director.
6. Absence from Practice. An athlete is expected to be in attendance at
all team practices unless excused for illness or by prior approval.
7. Repeated Offenses. If a student repeatedly violates 3, 4, 5 or 6
as mentioned above he/she may be suspended from the team for the remainder of
the sports season.
When
infractions occur within the activity and athletic program, the following
process may be followed:
1. Upon the imposition of penalty for
infraction(s) of said rules or regulations, any aggrieved student, parent or
guardian of said student shall have the right to an informal conference with
the athletic director and/or his designee to try and resolve the
grievance. If the student, parent or
guardians do not make a verbal or written request for this informal conference
within three (3) school days of the action grieved, they will have waived their
right to the conference and appeal procedure.
The informal conference is to be held within three (3) days of the
request.
2. If
the parties are unable to resolve the grievance at the informal conference, the
aggrieved party may appeal to the superintendent of schools or his designee
within two (2) school days. The
superintendent or his designee shall appoint a hearing officer. After hearing the case in detail, the hearing
officer shall render a decision within five (5) school days of the hearing.
3. The
aggrieved party may appeal the hearing officer’s decision to the board of
directors within three (3) school days.
The board of directors, after hearing the case at the next regularly
scheduled board meeting, shall render a decision on the case within ten (10)
school days of the hearing. This
decision shall be final.
Revised 05/30/09