SUPERIOR HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR CODE OF CONDUCT  

Participating in co-curricular activities sponsored by Superior High School is a privilege extended to every student.  It is our belief that students electing to participate in such activities must accept the responsibility of conducting themselves in a fashion which reflects positively both on themselves and on the school and its programs.  All participants shall follow the rules year round (365 days) in and out of school.

Attendance: A full day of attendance is mandatory on the day of a practice, contest or event. Judgment on special circumstances such as family emergencies, medical or dental appointments, field trips for school or college visits will be left at the discretion of the student’s administrator.  The discovery of a violation of this attendance policy on an event or contest day will result in suspension from participation from the next event or contest.  It is also mandatory for students to attend the entire day of school following an event unless return to the school was excessively late and absence is approved by the Principal at the request of the activities director.

Academic Eligibility: A student must meet school requirements defining a full-time student and have received no failing grades in the most recent 18-week grade-reporting period (Semester 1 and Semester 2).  A student receiving a failing grade in a grade-reporting period shall be ineligible to participate in above mentioned activities in Group A.  (1) A student who becomes academically ineligible may regain eligibility by meeting the academic standard following a period of 15 school days and nights.  The student must complete and return the Academic Eligibility Form to the Activities Director to regain eligibility.  The Academic Eligibility Form may be picked-up in the Activities Director’s office on the 12^th day of ineligibility and must be returned by the 20^th day of ineligibility or the student remains ineligible for the remainder of the grading period.  (2) A student receiving an incomplete grade is ineligible but regains eligibility immediately upon successful make-up of the incomplete course(s). NEE’s (Not Enough Evidence) must be made up within two (2) weeks after a grade-reporting period. The student must demonstrate to the Activities Director the successful completion of a recorded NEE.  (3) A student may erase eligibility status following the last grade-reporting period of the school year through summer school courses (including correspondence courses) at the same or another school, provided the school gives credit toward graduation requirements.  Fall Sports - The minimum ineligibility period shall be the lesser of (1) 21 consecutive calendar days beginning with the date of earliest allowed competition in a sport or (2) one-third of the maximum number of games/meets allowed in a sport (rounded up if one-third results in a fraction).

Note: A student must be academically eligible to serve a code violation.

Spartan Grade Eligibility: Coaches of the activities in Group A will receive Spartan Grade reports every 3 weeks during their season. If a student receives a Spartan Grade of 1 in any class, that student will be ineligible for no less than 24 hours. Students must show evidence of a Spartan Grade of a 2 or 3 before they are eligible to complete.    

Code Violations:  A student participating in co-curricular activities is governed by this code of conduct 365 days of the year in and out of school.  Penalties for violations in Group A of the listed activities will carry over from sport to sport and to the following academic year or season.

A.  Out-of-School Suspension (OSS):  A students suspended from school will not be eligible to participate in Group A athletic activities for one (1) contest for each day so assigned. If the student is not in an activity at the time of the OSS, the student must meet a restorative plan created by the student, parent and administration before regaining eligibility.  If an OSS is the result of a code violation, the greater of the penalties will be enforced.

B.  A participant shall not:

(1)                Use, possess, distribute or sell alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, tobacco, e cigs or e cig product (even if not nicotine), anabolic-androgenic steroids, performance enhancing substances, street drugs or any look-alike products

(2)                Conduct themselves in a manner which is contrary to the ideals, principles, and standards of the school the WIAA, violate any civil or criminal law, or be involved in hazing, harassment or discrimination, including posts or responses on social media

(3)                Attend and knowingly remain at a party or gathering of any individuals involving the illegal use of alcohol, controlled substances, tobacco, e cigs or e cig product (even if not nicotine), anabolic-androgenic steroids, performance enhancing substances, street drugs or any look-a-like products even though he/she are not consuming/using alcohol, controlled substances, tobacco, e cigs or e cig product (even if not nicotine)anabolic-androgenic steroids, performance enhancing substances, street drugs or look-a-like products

(4)                Be in or on any type of a motorized vehicle alone or with other individuals where alcohol, controlled substances, tobacco, anabolic-androgenic steroids, other performance enhancing substances, or street drugs are present.

Group A - Rules and Regulations Governing Athletic Teams and Related Activities

Baseball                                    Golf (B&G)                  Swimming (B&G)

Basketball (B&G)                     Gymnastics                   Tennis (B&G)

Cheerleading                             Hockey (B&G)             Track (B&G)

Cross Country (B&G)               Soccer (B&G)              Volleyball

Dance Line (Poms)                   Softball                         Wrestling

Football           Managers

Penalties for violation of letter B for Group A  :

1^st Offense:      Suspension from athletic competition for one fourth (1/4^th) of the season.

If the number is a fraction, the suspension will round up to the next whole number.  If the suspension is not completely served in the current season, the percentage of the suspension remaining will be carried over to the next activity the student participates in.

2^nd Offense:     Suspension from athletic competition for one half (1/2) of the season.

                        If the number is a fraction, the suspension will round up to the next whole 

                        number. If the suspension is not completely served in the current season, the 

                        percentage of the suspension remaining will be carried over to the next activity

                        the student is participating in.      

3^rd Offense:     Suspension from athletic participation for one year (365 days from the first date of the assigned 3^rd suspension).

4^th Offense:     Suspended from all co-curricular activities for the remainder of their high school career.

Group B - Rules and Regulations Governing Other Co-curricular Activities:

DECA                          Forensics-One Act Theater              Skills USA

Drama                          Forensics-Spring                              Mock Trial

FBLA                           FCCLA                                            Harvard Model UN 

Penalties for violation of letter B for Group B: 

1^st  Offense:      15 service hours

2^nd Offense:      30 service hours

3^rd Offense:       Suspension from co-curricular participation for one year (365 days from the first date of the assigned 3^rd suspension).

4^th Offense:       Suspended from all co-curricular activities for the remainder of their high school career.

Note: If O.S.S. or code violation is within 1 month before the competition, students will be suspended from the scheduled competition. If the O.S.S. or code violation is more than 1 month before the competition, service hours must be completed before the competition to regain eligibility.

Suspicionless Random Drug Testing 

Participants shall not fail or refuse Superior High School’s Suspicionless Random Drug Testing. Drug Testing: If a student fails the drug test, the co-curricular code of conduct penalty will be enforced.  If a student refuses to take the drug test, he/she become ineligible for 1 year (365 days from the testing date request). 

Additional provisions:

1.  If a student is not involved in an activity at the time of the infraction, the penalty will start with the next activity the student participates in.

2.  A student may not “work off” a code violation in a co-curricular activity which he/she have not previously participated in.  Note: 9^th and 10^th grade students would be exempt from this rule.

3. To “work off” a code violation penalty, a student must make a team as a participant

and remain on that team for the entire season.  A student code violation penalty will be 

considered served if he/she are cut from a sport he/she has previously participated in and 

he/she do not participate in any other sport that sport season. A junior or senior cut from a 

sport that he/she has previously participated in will be released to participate in any other 

sport that season even though he/she did not participate in the sport their 9^th or 10^th grade 

years.  Any code penalties will need to be served before he/she become eligible to 

participate in contest. Note:  A student will not be allowed to “work off” a penalty as a 

manager in any sport unless he/she was a manager in the sport the prior season.

4.  A student will not be able to participate in another activity until all equipment is

turned in and fines/fees are paid from previous activities.

5.  Any student who has a gathering at his/her home/property, owned, rented or leased,

where alcohol or drugs are being used will be given a penalty at the next highest level

above the level he/she would normally be suspended.  Example: If a student hosts a party

at their home or property and it is his/her first offense, the penalty automatically becomes his/her

second offense.  If it is the student’s second offense, it is automatically his/her third offense.

6. Penalties may overlap into more than one activity but may not compound in time,

extending beyond the time penalty assessed for the infraction. 

7. Each coach has the right to set additional rules and regulations as he/she see fit for his/her particular sport.  Penalties for such rules and regulations must be consistent with the code and clearly communicated to player, parent, administration and activities director.

The Appeals Process: Student suspensions from co-curricular activities are assigned either by the Activities Director or an administrator at Superior High School.  Should a student or his/her parent wish to appeal a co-curricular suspension, the following procedures have been established.

First Level Hearing: 

A request for a first level hearing regarding a co-curricular suspension may be made to the principal who will hear the appeal.  Such a request must be made in writing within ten (10) school days of assignment of such penalty.  Upon notice of the desire for a hearing, the principal will schedule a hearing within three (3) school days of such notice, which will include, but not be limited to, the administrator responsible for the assignment of the suspension, the principal, the student, and his/her parents.  The student (and his/her parents) shall have the opportunity to testify and present evidence on his/her behalf at the hearing.  The results of this hearing will be made known to the student and his/her parents within three (3) schooldays of the date of the hearing.  If the student or parent does not understand the procedure, they may contact the Director of Student Services at the Board Office.

Second Level Hearing: 

Should the student and his/her parents not be satisfied with the result of the first level hearing, a request for a second hearing may be made in writing to the principal and/or Superintendent within five (5) school days of the decision from the first hearing.  Upon receipt of such a request, the Superintendent will schedule a hearing within five (5) school days of such notice, which will include, but not be limited to, the administrator responsible for the assignment of the suspension, the principal, the student, and his/her parents.  The student (and his/her parents) shall have the opportunity to testify and present evidence on his/her behalf at the hearing.  The results of this hearing will be made known to the student and his/her parents within three (3) schooldays of the date of the hearing.  The Superintendent decision is final. If the student or parent does not understand the procedure, they may contact the Director of Student Services at the Board Office

Expulsions: Students expelled from school will not be eligible to participate in any 

co-curricular activities listed within this code. The starting date will be the first actual date of the

expulsion from the school district.

Group C Rules and Regulations Governing Special Events, Clubs and Programs

-any other school sponsored event, club or program not listed in Groups A and B

Penalties for Group C activities will be administered at the discretion of the building principal. 

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