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STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR EXTRA­CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The central part of schooling is the academic program of studies for students. However, supportive to the instructional program is a diversity of school sponsored extra­curricular activities that are an extension of the academic program. The following are defined as extra­curricular activities: Athletics, Drill Team, and Cheerleading. 

PHILOSOPHY OF PROGRAM

Extra­curricular activities must be in conformity with the general objectives of the school and be in line with the general policies of Springville High School and the Utah High School Activities Association. The education curriculum is first in emphasis. The extra­curricular program will function as a part of the whole curriculum and will constantly strive for the development of a well­rounded individual, capable of taking his/her place in society.

The primary purpose of the activities program at Springville High School is to promote the physical, mental, social, emotional and moral well­being of the participants. The extra­curricular program at SHS will be a positive force in preparing youth for an enriching and vital role in American life.

Through voluntary participation, the student gives time, energy, and loyalty to the program. He/she accepts the rules, regulations and responsibilities unique to this program. In order to contribute to the welfare of the group, the student must be willing to assume these obligations. Participation in extra­curricular activities demands that the individual make sacrifices not required of others.

In Region Eight, Springville High School participates in competitive activities with the following schools: Maple Mtn., Provo, Salem Hills, Mt. View, Orem, Timpanogos and Timpview.

RULES FOR PARTICIPATION

Before any student will be permitted to participate in any extra­curricular program at SHS, the student will pledge to abide by these rules, both on and off campus, during the season in which he or she is involved.

1. Grade Requirements

  A. No student shall be eligible to represent SHS if he/she fails more than one class in the preceding term. An incomplete shall be regarded as a failing grade until it is made up. 

  B. To be eligible to represent SHS, a student must earn a 2.0 GPA ("C" average) the preceding term (UHSAA recommendation). Some coaches or advisors may require a higher GPA, but may not require a lower GPA. Drill team members must earn a 3.0 GPA each term.

  C. Eligibility will be established upon posting of grades each term by the SHS Registrar.

  D. All incoming tenth grade students must meet grade requirements established above during the fourth quarter of their freshman year to participate during the first quarter of their sophomore year. Ninth grade students participating in high school athletics must follow the above guidelines.

  E. The SHS LEA and IEP team reserves the right to review academic performance of resource students to determine academic eligibility.

  F. Students must have a physical and be cleared through the athletic department prior to trying out for a sport. As of the start of the 2011-2012 school year, each student who wishes to participate in athletics, including Drill Team and Cheer, must have a current physical on file at the school prior to trying out for the team.  This means that every student who participates in athletics at SHS will have a physical done every year.  Physicals performed and dated after April 1st of the previous school year will be valid for the current school year.  

  G. Students cannot compete until all fines and fees are paid.

2. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

The UHSAA supports the U.S. Supreme Court rulings regarding education. First, to prepare to be good citizens and second, to teach them to be self­reliant and self­sufficient. Activities of the UHSAA contribute to both of these goals. The use of alcohol, tobacco products or other drugs in almost any instance deters the realization of these goals. Every effort shall be made at the local, regions, and state levels of participation to eradicate the promotion, use of, abuse of alcohol, drugs and tobacco with regard to participation in high school sports activities. Limitations for participation of students in UHSAA regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs as defined in the Utah Code are:

  A. First offense: Suspension form two consecutive games, meets, match­es, competitions or performances at the same level of play (and any intervening levels as well). Practice may be continued following a personal assessment of the student by a licensed substance abuse intervention or treatment program and/or participation in a district approved intervention program.

  B. Second offense: A six week suspension from games, meets, matches, competitions or performances. Student participation in an assessment by a licensed substance abuse intervention or treatment program with prescribed follow­up is required. Practice may continue only after the assessment has been completed and positive participation in the prescribed follow­up is occurring.

  C. Third offense: An eighteen week suspension from games, meets, matches, competitions, performances, or practices. Where applicable this suspension carries over into the following year. Reinstatement of eligibility at the end of the eighteen week suspension is predicated upon successful completion of formal assessment, intervention, and treatment program. Local school and school districts restrictions may not be less than those outlined above. In all of the foregoing offenses, local school and/or district requirements which deal with discipline, suspension, corrective measures, parent/guardian involvement, rehabilitation, and so forth, must be met.

3. Attendance Eligibility Requirements: 

In order to maintain activity eligibility students must attend, on time, at least 80% of the time. The combined total of absences and tardies must not exceed 20% or five per grading period. Lost eligibility may be restored after proper makeup. All makeup options will be approved by the local advisory committee and the Nebo School District Secondary Director. Attendance deficiencies are based on the previous term.

4. Citizenship Eligibility Requirements

Activity eligibility requires that students have no unsatisfactory citizenship grades in the current year. Students become accountable for "U" grades on the day that report cards are issued. Eligibility may be reinstated as soon as unsatisfactory citizenship grades have been made up. Makeup is assigned by a building administrator based upon a minimum of three hours of school service per "U".

5. Theft, vandalism, and malicious mischief will not be tolerated.

6. All participants must travel to and from contests with the team, and use transportation provided for this purpose. Only on personal request by the parent/guardian to the coach prior to a contest will this be waived to allow the student to travel with his/her parent/guardian.

7. When traveling, all participants will respect the facilities and equipment of other schools and will represent SHS in a responsible and honest manner.

8. The participant will be personally financially responsible for all equipment checked out to him/her during the activity season.

9. The participant must be in school the entire day in order to participate in an activity that day. An exception may be made if the student had an approved medical appointment or illness. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the coach/advisor.

10. If a participant is truant from school disciplinary action will be administered by the coach/advisor.

11. It is the duty of all participants to report any and all injuries immediately to the coach/advisor.

12. In competition, sportsmanship and fair play should be used. Cheating in any way is not fair play. Participants are expected to be honest in competition and classroom.

13. The coach/advisor may have additional rules and/or regulations. If so, they must be in written form and signed by the participant and parent/guardian and be on file with the school athletic director.

14. It is the coaches/advisors responsibility to read and explain this total document to his/her team at the beginning of each season.

15. The participant will abide by all rules of SHS and the Nebo School District.

16. The participant will abide by all rules of the UHSAA.

REVIEW COMMITTEE GUIDELINES

1. When the coach/advisor and athletic director have determined that a possible violation of the rules has occurred, the athletic director will notify violating participants and parents by letter of a Review Committee hearing.

2. The athletic director will set a mutual date, time and place for the Review Committee to meet and review the case. The meeting mus be held at the earliest possible date and not later than one week after being reported to the athletic director.

3. The Review Committee will consist of the coach/advisor involved, the athletic director and a faculty member appointed by the athletic director. A permanent faculty member may be selected to this committee. If any of the above is a parent of the participant involved, they will not take part.

4. The Review Committee will determine the extent of the penalty for a violation of the participation rules. The committee may issue any penalty they deem necessary to help the participant and the overall program, but are obligated to follow all rules and penalties set forth by the UHSAA.

5. The Athletic Director will notify by mail the participant and the parent/guardian of the results of the Review Committees decision.

6. If suspended for less than an entire season, the participant must attend practice sessions, games or contests, and other relevant team or group activities during his/her suspension if he/she wishes to remain a member of the team or group.

7. A confidential record of all decisions will be kept in the office of the Athletic Director.

8. It is the responsibility of the coach or advisor to take whatever action he/she deems necessary in the interim between the alleged violation and the meeting of the Review Committee.

Appeals Procedures

The decision of the Review Committee can be appealed to the Nebo School

District Superintendent and to the Nebo School District School Board. The Appeal process must start within (15) days of the participants notice of an infraction of the participation rules. At the School Board level, the student, the parent/guardian, the coach or advisor involved, and the Athletic Director are to be available at the School Board level hearing. The Secretary of the Board will notify all present of the Boards decision on each case.

Parent's of SHS athletes are expected to read and indicate that they understand the above guidelines.