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team-associated students are subject to the Athletic Code only during
the season (fall, winter, spring) in which they participate
in athletics. However, all students, whether or not team associated,
are subject at all times to the rules, regulations, and sanctions
set forth by the Lincoln Park School District Board Policy Book
and the Lincoln Park Middle School Student Handbook. This “Team-Associated
Student’s Code of Conduct” shall not diminish the authority
of the Board of Education to impose athletic or other sanctions
for any in-season conduct deemed to interfere with the orderly administration
of the school system. |
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“team associated student” is one involved in the Junior
High athletic program as an athlete, manager, and/or statistician. |
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"athletic season” extends from the first day of tryouts
to the final interscholastic event, including the tournaments. |
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A.
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Athletic
Eligibility |
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Any
student who fails a subject is ineligible for athletic participation.
A student is only eligible for participation in athletics if he/she
has passed all subjects and maintains an overall C average. The
student will be evaluated by the administration, guidance department,
academic team, coach, and Athletic Director. The student and parents/guardians
will be informed of the eligibility requirements and the resulting
plan of action if necessary. A student will be allowed to participate
in athletics again only after the following marking period report
card has been issued as long as he/she has passed all subjects and
maintains an overall C average. |
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| B. |
Expectations
of Team Associated Students: |
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Each
team associated student shall: |
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1.
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Recognize
his or her obligation to abide by all the rules of student conduct
as outlined in the Lincoln Park Middle School Student Handbook and
the Lincoln Park District Policy Book. |
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2.
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Recognize
and understand the privilege of being a team associated student
and assume the responsibilities that go with it. |
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3.
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Abide
by the correct health and training routines. |
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4.
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Be
a team player and avoid actions that are detrimental to the unity
of the team. |
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Represent
the school in a positive manner in appearance, conduct, and performance
and act in a positive manner as outlined in the student handbook
contained in student agendas. |
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6.
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Respect
the role of spectators, coaches, officials, and teammates in his
or her specific sport. |
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| C.
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Conditions
for Athletic Participation |
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If
a team associated student is late to practice because of academic
reasons, he or she must bring a note from his/her teacher stating
the time of dismissal. |
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2.
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If
a team associated student has detention, after serving the required
time, he or she will then report to the coach for proper assignment. |
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If
a team associated student is tardy in school and does not report
by 12:40 p.m., he/she cannot practice or play that day. Exceptions
can be exercised at the discretion of the attendance officer or
with prior approval of the administration. |
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If
a team associated student fails to participate in his/her scheduled
physical education class for any reason, he/she may not participate
in practices, scrimmages, or games that day. |
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If
a team associated student is suspended from school, he/she will
not be permitted to practice or play during that period of suspension. |
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Sanctions
for Violations of the Athletic Code |
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Ejection
for misconduct during an athletic contest. |
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2.
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Profanity
during an athletic contest. |
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3.
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Conduct
unbecoming an athlete during an athletic contest: |
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1st
offense 1 game suspension |
3rd offense 5 game suspension |
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2nd
offense 3 games suspension |
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4.
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The
administration has the right to remove and ban an individual or
student from any or all athletic contests for the remainder of a
season or school year. |
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Sanctions
for Practice Attendance Violations |
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Pre-season
and in-season: |
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1st
offense coach’s discretion |
3rd
offense 1 week suspension at coach’s discretion |
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2nd
offense 1 game suspension at coach’s discretion |
4th
offense 2 week suspension at coach’s discretion |
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Appeal
Process |
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Lincoln
Park Middle School makes every effort to work cooperatively with
parents and team associated students in the administration of
the Athletic Code. Parents who feel their team associated student
has been unfairly accused of and/or penalized for a violation
under the Athletic Code may appeal the decision. The appeal should
begin with the person who determined that a violation occurred.
A sanction may be immediately imposed so long as, within a reasonable
time, thereafter, a hearing upon notice is held to determine the
propriety of the sanctions. |
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Students
and/or parents are requested to discuss their concerns with the
team coach. |
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If
the parties concerned feel that the discussion with the coach has
not led to a satisfactory conclusion, they may continue the appeal
with the Director of Athletics in an attempt to reach an amicable
conclusion. |
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If
the parties concerned feel that the discussion with the Director
of Athletics has not led to a satisfactory conclusion, they may
continue the appeal with the building principal. |
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If
the situation is not resolved to the satisfaction of the appellant,
it may be further appealed to the Superintendent of Schools. The
appeal to the Superintendent must be in writing specifying the nature
of the problem. The Superintendent shall attempt to resolve the
matter promptly and shall communicate his decision in writing, with
reasons, to the parties concerned. |
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If
the decision rendered by the Superintendent is not deemed satisfactory
by the appellant, the appellant may request a review by the Board
of Education. Such requests shall be submitted in writing. The Board
of Education shall review the appeal and may, at its discretion,
conduct a hearing. The Board of Education shall render a written
decision. |
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between any of the preceding steps, the appeal is not continued
by the appellant, applicable sanctions, mentioned above, will be
imposed.) |
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| G.
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Procedural
Notes |
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1.
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The
determination that a team associated student has violated a guideline
may be made by a team coach, or the Director of Athletics. |
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All
sanctions imposed for violation must be reviewed by the Director
of Athletics. |
