Panther Student-Parent Handbook

Bathrooms are available for student use in various locations throughout the campus. Bathrooms are available for students who need to go to the bathroom. Bathrooms are not available as a location to meet up with friends, eat, hang out, put on makeup, avoid class, access your phone, etc. Bathroom trips should be minimal during class time. Students should attempt to access bathrooms before school, lunch, and during passing time to avoid missing instructional time. If a student needs to go to the bathroom during classroom time, they must first get permission from their classroom teacher. If a student is misusing a bathroom and/or accessing the bathroom frequently, restrictions may be placed on that specific student.

Snohomish High School is committed to establishing a culture for learning. The Snohomish School District policy outlines expectations for student use of cell phones and other Personal Electronic Devices (Policy 3245).

Cell phones and other PEDs (tablets, blue tooth headphones/earbuds) must be turned off or silenced (including vibration) and stored out of sight while in class. Smartwatches must remain in school mode during the school day. Students will not use their cell phones while taking restroom breaks. Students may use cell phones and other PEDs before and after school, during lunch, and during passing periods.

Snohomish High School will not be confiscating cell phones from students who misuse them, but we will be following through with progressive discipline for those who do not comply. Thank you for cooperating with us to create a positive learning environment for all students. 

Personal Electronic Devices and Cell Phones

According to the School Board Policy, our school is a closed campus. Students are to remain on campus from arrival until the school day's close. Violation of this policy will result in progressive discipline. During lunches, students are to stay on the interior of campus, from “fence to fence.” Off-limit areas include all hallways, stairwells, and E Wing underpass, in the area near the “big tree,” parking lots, locker rooms, and other areas not supervised.

Student requests for schedule changes will only be considered if a student has a hole in their schedule or they are in the wrong level for a particular subject.  Changes beyond these reasons can’t be considered due to the complexities of a master schedule at a comprehensive high school.  Changes shall happen within the first 3 days of each semester.

After the first 10 days of the semester, students may drop a class for no credit until the end of the 10^th week of each semester.

Students failing at the time of a drop will receive no credit and an “F” on their transcript.

Students passing at the time of a drop will receive no credit and a “W” on their transcript.

SHS Counseling office

Dances are intended for Snohomish High School students that purchased a ticket. Those attending dances are expected to follow all school rules, including, but not limited to, dress code, appropriate dance, alcohol/drug, etc. Anyone in violation of these expectations will be removed from the dance without refund and will result in school discipline and possible police notification.

Permission may be obtained for guests to attend designated dances. Announcements will be placed in the bulletin when guest passes are available for a dance. The appropriate paperwork must be completed and submitted by the announced deadline for an administrator to review and approve or deny requests for guest passes. Students can bring one guest between 9th grade and 20 years of age. Guests will be held to the same expectations as our students.

All dances have an “in by” time halfway through the dance. For example, if the dance is 7pm-10pm, then students must arrive by 8:30pm. Students arriving after this time may not be allowed entry. In addition, there is no re-entry to dances, if students leave, they can’t return.

We will practice emergency drills at least once a month. In the event of an evacuation due to fire, earthquake, or other emergency, students are required to stay with their classroom teacher.

In the event of an emergency alarm or unplanned drill during lunch or passing period:

• HOLD: Stay where you are and wait for direction from the principal/office over intercom to evacuate, unless you see or smell smoke or fire. ​
• If you see or smell smoke or fire: EVACUATE​
• If/when evacuation is announced over the intercom, students are to find their LUNCH period teacher at the evacuation destination (Monday-Thursday would be 4th period, Fridays 5th period)
• Remember to stay calm and quiet so that everyone can hear instructions from the person in charge of the emergency.​

Family Access gives students and parents access to various student information, such as attendance, grades, food service balance and history, and student and family demographics. Parents and students have different logins and passwords with a different level of access to this information. Students are encouraged to use Family Access to monitor their grades and attendance. Parents or students may pick up their login and password from the Main Office between 7am and 3pm. Photo ID will be required if the office staff does not know you. Most teachers also use a Learning Management Center called Canvas, which will package a variety of learning tools in one easy place. Students are provided with access to a professional student email account and digital storage.

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Remember there are many people—staff and students alike—sharing our campus and your behavior reflects not only on yourself, but on everyone at our school. You can help by:

• Cleaning up after yourself—in the cafeteria, in the classroom, in the hallway, or wherever else you may go.
• Treating others with respect—say please, thank you, and excuse me, give your attention to speakers in class or at assemblies, etc.
• Recognizing that our hallways are crowded. Please step to the side to have conversations during passing period so you do not block the pathway of others, move in the hallways in a calm manner, etc.
• Events at other schools: When visiting another school for any event (athletic or other), please make sure to follow their guidelines on appropriateness: “Their house, their rules.” This could include dress codes, face paint, etc.

All students will have a quarter grade report mailed home. In addition, all students will have the official semester grades mailed home.

All letter grades except for F earn credit towards graduation. G.P.A. points will be assigned as follows:

The following grades earn credit, but do not impact the GPA: P, S.

The following grades do not earn credit and do not impact the GPA: NC, U, I

Student guests are not allowed on campus during the school day. Guest speakers for classes must check in at the Main Office and receive a visitor’s badge before proceeding to the classroom.

Students with teacher permission to leave the classroom, including restroom, library, and nurse’s office, are to have a visible and identifiable hall pass. TAs are expected to display a TA badge while out of the classroom on an assigned task

The Snohomish School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteers, and patrons that is free from harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any physical, verbal, or written act of abuse, violence, threat, harassment, intimidation, vulgarity, profanity, derision, or hazing will not be tolerated. Such behavior will result in disciplinary action and may be grounds for immediate suspension or expulsion. Any unwanted behavior should be reported to a counselor, administrator, or other staff member without fear of retaliation. In addition, bystanders overhearing offensive conversations or actions are entitled to protection under the harassment law. Students and staff who are offended, threatened, or intimated by the actions of others have the right to file a harassment complaint as a third-party victim. Refer to school district policies for more information.

Safe Schools Alert Tip Line- To report threats, bullying, intimidation, harassment, weapons, drugs, or other safety concerns students can call or text 360-217-0587, email 1796@alert1.us, or visit http://1796.alert1.us. Reports may remain anonymous.

Students with late arrival may come to campus no sooner than 10 minutes before their first class. Students with early dismissal must leave within 10 minutes of the end of their last class. Students may see their administrator if extenuating circumstances exist.

State law allows students to have medication administered at school by completing an “Authorization for Administration of Medication at School,” which must be completed and signed by both parent/guardian and a licensed health care provider with prescriptive authority for ALL medications to be administered at school, including over the counter (OTC) medications. Please complete all sections of the medication form(s) and return the form to the nurse before bringing the student’s medications to school.

School personnel are available to deliver messages to students regarding family emergencies (i.e., serious health issues). Please understand that we do not disturb the classroom environment with the delivery of notes, flowers, balloons, or reminders to students. We will not receive food deliveries from outside vendors (i.e. Grub Hub, Uber Eats)

The purpose of Panther Period is academic support: small group tutoring, retaking a test, re-teaching, enrichment, homework assistance, club meetings, etc. Panther period lasts 25 minutes and happens between 2^nd and 3^rd period. Each student’s 3^rd period class is their Panther Period homebase. If a student doesn’t need assistance for 3^rd period, they can pick one of their other classes on their schedule. Students are not to wonder campus during this time, hangout in hallways, commons, and or hang with friends in class that they don’t have. Students will be given a pass to identify their location during Panther Period to give to their 3^rd period teacher.

Students who ride the school bus to and from school are expected to follow all the rules and directions of the bus driver. Students are required to show their ID cards when boarding or exiting the bus. Each student is responsible for catching the bus at the designated location and time. Students who ride the bus to school and then do not attend classes will be reported as truant and bus privileges will be questioned. Students who need to ride a different bus or get off at a different stop must bring a note signed by a parent/guardian to the Attendance Office by lunch of the date the bus pass is needed. Bus passes will not be issued at the end of the school day.

All students shall be free from unreasonable searches of their persons, clothing, and other individual property. However, a student may be subject to search by school officials if reasonable suspicion exists to suspect that the search will yield evidence of a student's violation of the law or school rules governing student conduct. Two (2) adults must be present for all personal searches. In addition, student lockers are the property of the school district. They are subject to search when either reasonable cause exists or for a general random inspection of all lockers.

Preserving a beneficial learning environment and assuring the safety and well-being of all students are primary concerns of the Snohomish School District.

Students’ choices in matters of dress should be made in consultation with their parents/guardians.

Student dress will only be regulated when, in the judgment of school administrators, there is a reasonable expectation that:

1. A health or safety hazard will be presented by the student's dress or appearance;
2. Damage to school property will result from the student's dress; or
3. A material and substantial disruption of the educational process will result from the students' dress.

For this policy, a material and substantial disruption of the educational process may be found to exist when a student's conduct is inconsistent with the educational mission of the school district. Prohibited conduct includes offensive images or language, including profanity, hate speech, pornography, images or language depicting or advocating violence or the use of tobacco, vaping, alcohol or drugs, attire that intentionally shows private parts, or apparel identified by local law enforcement as belonging to or identifying with any gang, violent, or criminal group.

• Clothing includes both a shirt with pants or skirt, or the equivalent and shoes.
• Shirts and dresses must have fabric that covers the front, back, mid-drift and sides.
• Clothing must cover undergarments.
• Fabric covering all private parts must not be see through.
• Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical education, science labs, wood shop, and other activities where unique hazards exist.

Courses that include attire as part of the curriculum (for example, professionalism, public speaking and job readiness) may include assignment-specific clothing.

Prohibited dress includes:

• Offensive images or language, including profanity, hate speech and pornography. • Images or language depicting or advocating violence or the use of tobacco, vaping, alcohol or drugs.
• Attire that intentionally shows private parts.
• Apparel identified by local law enforcement as belonging to or identifying with of any gang, violent or criminal group.

For dress code violations:

• The student can either remove the item immediately if it is not a primary piece of clothing (i.e.: hat, sweatshirt, jewelry); or
• If the student has appropriate clothing available to change into, the student may change and return to class; or
• The student may call their parent/guardian to bring them appropriate clothing to change into.

If the student refuses, the principal will notify the parents, if reasonably possible, and request that the parent make the necessary correction. If both the student and parent refuse, the principal will take appropriate disciplinary action according to policy 3241 and procedure 3241P.

The uniforms of nationally recognized youth organizations, and clothing worn in observance of a student’s religion, are not subject to this policy.

Parking permits are available for juniors and seniors on a first-come, first-service, basis beginning with student start up days. The school has a limited number of parking spots they can make available. To purchase a parking permit, students must have a current driver’s license and a completed parking contract. The 2026-2027 pass is only valid for the 2026-27 school year—older permits are invalid and will result in a parking violation. Students with parking permits are expected to display the permit while in the lot. If students drive different cars, it is their responsibility to list all cars on the paperwork when purchasing the permit and to remember to display the permit. Once on campus, students may return to the parking lot to retrieve items from vehicles with prior administrative approval. Cars in the student parking lot are subject to search when reasonable suspicion exists. The school and district are not responsible for theft or vandalism of the contents of a vehicle or the vehicle itself. For lost parking permits, a student may purchase a one-time replacement for $5.

• Consequences for parking violations are outlined in the parking permit application.
• From 6:30am-2:30pm, cars without the appropriate parking permit displayed parked in the staff or student lot will be ticketed or towed.
• Students are responsible for paying parking fines.

• Students who attend classes at the Sno-Isle Skills Center must ride the Snohomish School District bus to and from the Skills Center. Violation of this policy will result in progressive discipline. One day exemptions may be made through your administrator.

• Students are not allowed to drive to field trips or any other school-sponsored events; exceptions might be made for athletics.

• For the 2026-2027 school year, District Technology will provide a Chromebook for every student. Personal devices are no longer supported by the school district; therefore, students cannot use their own devices.
• Students are expected to bring their fully charged Chromebook to school every day. Chromebooks will be used in classrooms as part of learning daily.
• Families may purchase a Chromebook protection plan. The protection plan is a plan with a deductible for certain damage/repairs. There is a deadline for purchasing the protection plan. Protection plans will be available for purchase on-line or in person.

The Snohomish School District offers students access to the Internet and other electronic networks through the “district network” (as defined in the Electronic Resources and Internet Safety Procedures 2022P). By signing onto the network, all students agree to adhere to the standards set within. Violation of the Internet Access Agreement will result in loss of network privileges and possible disciplinary action. Violations include, but are not limited to, using a login and password other than your own, accessing inappropriate sites, playing games, installing programs, storing illegally obtained copyrighted material (music, movies, etc.), using district resources to engage in illegal activities and other like acts.

SHS Counseling Department
Carolyn Welch, Administrative Assistant
Jamie Walton, (A-Da)
Madison Vahdati (De-Hoi)
Joelle Ediger ((Hoi-Mc)
Tiffany Coleman (Me-Sa)
Adam Brauch (Sc-Z)

Who's Who in Counseling

Your school counselor provides students help with the following:

Academic Services:

• Graduation requirements
• Class schedule and registration
• Improved school performance
• Options and procedures for making up classes and credits
• College information
• Admission requirements
• Admissions Tests: SAT and ACT testing
• Transcript review
• Scholarships and financial aid
• Scholarship notebook information

Personal and Social-Emotional Services:

• Peer mediation
• Decision making skills
• Crisis counseling and referral
• Intrapersonal and interpersonal development

Career Guidance Service:

• Educational and Career planning
• Classroom career units
• Career awareness
• Career exploration

SHS Counseling 

The Snohomish School District defines academic integrity as the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest, and responsible manner, requiring students to submit original work and avoid cheating, plagiarism, and the misuse of Artificial Intelligence.

Cheating includes giving, sharing, receiving, or using unauthorized assistance on an assignment, quiz, test, project, or other academic work.

Plagiarism is presenting another person’s words, ideas, work, or creations as your own without giving appropriate credit.

Artificial Intelligence: Students should use AI tools and techniques in a responsible and ethical manner. This includes not using AI to cheat, plagiarize, or gain an unfair advantage. Generative AI tools should only be used for school-related creative work (e.g., to generate text or other creative works) when given approval or guidance from classroom teacher. Using AI to complete or generate work may be considered cheating or plagiarism and may result in academic and/or disciplinary consequences.

For more information, please seethe Snohomish School District AI Code of Conduct.

Examples of cheating and/or plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: obtaining test or quiz materials prior to assessment, taking pictures of test or quiz materials, sharing information about test or quiz materials with other students, inappropriate use of graphing calculators, programmable watches, cell phones, sharing student work that should be individually/independently produced, discussing information about a quiz or test with students who have not completed the assessment, copying work from other sources, and submitting AI’s work as your own.

If Academic Integrity is in question…

• Teacher has a conversation with the student to learn more about the situation.
• Teacher will follow up with guardian.
• Teacher informs administrator
• Based on the situation, and prior documentation, the student may be asked to re-do the Assignment/Assessment or the Assignment/Assessment may be given a zero.

Academic dishonesty may result in school discipline.

All students shall adhere to board policy, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations and directives from district personnel. Failure to comply with rules and regulations established for the governing of the school district shall constitute sufficient cause for discipline (corrective action, exclusion, detention), suspension (short term, long term) or expulsion. Student control methods for misconduct shall be progressive, except exceptional misconduct. There is no requirement, however, that each potential disciplinary step be tried before resorting to suspension.

Moderate Behavior Violations include, but are not limited to:

• Bus citation
• Chronic misbehavior: tardies, disruptions, etc.
• Disrespectful behavior
• Disruptive behavior
• Inappropriate displays of affection
• Inappropriate dress
• Inappropriate use of technology
• Name calling, put-downs
• Out of class without a pass
• Off campus violation

Severe Behavior Violations include, but are not limited to:

• Cheating
• Forgery
• Harassment, intimidation, bullying
• Immoral conduct
• Reckless endangerment
• Insubordination
• Lying
• Plagiarism
• Refusal to identify self
• Use or possession of tobacco/vape
• Use of vulgarity or profanity
• Theft
• Use or possession of any illegal substance
• Violations of network acceptable use procedures and code of conduct

School Board procedure 3241P states what offenses that the District may immediately resort to suspension or expulsion. Disciplinarians and hearing officers may grant exceptions in cases involving extenuating circumstances. Please see School Board procedure 3241P for specific examples.

As a gun-free school, (RCW 9.41.280) if a student brings a gun to school the following applies:

• There is a one-year mandatory expulsion for firearms at school, on school grounds, in school provided transportation, or at school events.
• The chief school officer may modify one year expulsion requirement.
• Law enforcement must be notified.
• Parent/ guardian must be notified.
• Parents have the right to appeal.

The following is a summary of disciplinary guidelines. It is neither comprehensive nor absolute. In some cases, a range of consequences is given.

Codes:

APC- Assistant Principal Conference
Conf- Confiscate
Det- Detention
EE- Emergency Expulsion
Exp- Expulsion
LTS- Long Term Suspension
PN- Police Notification
Res- Restitution/Fine
Fri- Friday School
STS- Short-term Suspension
WRN- Warning

*First tobacco violation may be reduced to 2 days if the student satisfactorily completes school-approved tobacco-related alternative to suspension program.

**Cheating and plagiarism will result in a notification to the National Honor Society advisor.

Regular attendance is essential to student success. Everyday a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, connect with others, and grow. Families play an important role in helping students attend school consistently.

A student is considered absent when they are more than 10 minutes late for a class.

A student is considered tardy if they arrive at class after the posted start time and before the 10-minute mark.

Parents may excuse a student’s absence by logging onto Family Access, calling the 24-hour attendance line at 360-563-4005 or by sending a written note. Students must provide a parental excuse within 48 hours for their absences to be excused. After that, an absence remains unexcused. Excessive unexcused absences may result in petition to juvenile court (RCW 28A.225.010).

Students are allowed to make up missed work/assessments for both excused and unexcused absences. However, unexcused absences are treated differently when teachers are looking at missed assignments and/or assessments.

If an absence is excused, the student will be permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions and time limits established by the appropriate teacher. If a student misses a participation-type class, they can request an alternative assignment that aligns with the learning goals of the activity missed where reasonable.

A student whose absence is not excused may experience the consequences of their
absence. A student’s grade may be affected if a graded activity or assignment occurs
during the period of time when the student is absent and teachers are required to be as flexible as with an excused absence.

If a student is late for a class and does not have a valid note excusing his or her tardiness, he or she will be marked tardy. It is the student’s responsibility to get this pass from the teacher.

According to Policy 3122, there are 13 reasons that meet the criteria for an absence to be excused: Illness/Medical appointment, Family emergency, religious/cultural observance, court proceeding, post-secondary visit/school related, search/rescue activities, homeless/foster care status, deployment of a parent/guardian, suspension/expulsion, student safety concern, migrant status, lack of instructional tools/internet, approved activity agreed upon by principal or designee.

SHS Attendance

If a student needs to leave campus during the school day, the student must check out through the Attendance Office before leaving the school grounds. Phone or note approval from the parent (preferably before the school day begins) is required before the student is issued a pass to leave. Students who leave school without signing out through the attendance office will be subject to disciplinary action. Parents will not be able to excuse a midday absence without prior approval. Students who become ill during the school day must see the nurse before checking out.

For pre-arranged absences:

• Families should communicate with their school as early as possible when planning an absence of more than three (3) consecutive school days.
• A Pre-Arranged Absence Request Form is required and must be submitted for administrative review. Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/attendancematters to download the form. Note: These forms should be completed and returned to your child's school at least one week before the planned absence, whenever possible. This gives the school time to review the request and communicate next steps.
• Approval is based on district policy and attendance requirements.
• Students are responsible for completing missed assignments and coursework.
• Teachers are not required to provide assignments before an absence occurs.
• Extended absences may affect classroom instruction, participation, assessments, and learning opportunities that cannot be fully replicated outside the classroom.

When a student is tardy to class, they are not in the classroom when the bell rings. The following tardy policy applies:

• 1st tardy- warning
• 2nd tardy- warning & teacher contacts home
• 3rd tardy- detention and teacher contacts home
• 4th tardy- two detentions and teacher contacts home
• 5th tardy- administrative referral

*The same expectations apply for zero-hour classes

Please see our list of clubs at SHS and who to contact for more information. For additional information, please contact Morgan Green.

SHS Clubs and Activities

* Indicates a no-cut sport

SHS Athletics

All students participating in any activity are subject to the general school rules, the athletic/activity code, and the WIAA regulations. General requirements include, but are not limited to:

1. Possess a current ASB card

2. Have a signed, current physical examination from a medical doctor

3. Have parent permission

4. Have a current athletic/activity code signed by both the student and parent

5. Have proof of health/medical insurance

6. Maintain a C or better in each class or meet terms of an academic contract

7. Follow all directions or rules of each sport/activity

8. Be in attendance for at least three of six periods in order to practice or play in a game/activity.

Students suspended from school for any reason may not practice or compete during the suspension period. Other absences from participation should be communicated to the coach or advisor in advance if possible. An academic progress report can be obtained at any time by a student through the counselor.

SHS Athletics information

Final Forms

Final Forms is the platform used to complete electronic athletic forms. Please see www.sno.wednet.edu/shs/athletics for Final Forms information.

Sports Physicals

The athletic office staff approves student/athletes completed SSD physical forms in the athletic office. Physical examinations are valid for two years and must be valid for the entire sport season. SSD physical forms are available in the athletic office or may be printed.

Participation Fees- 2026-2027

Due to the rising costs associated with the Snohomish School District’s Athletics program, the School Board approved a participation fee for the 2026-27 school year. Fees will be collected on a per-sports basis with both individual and family caps. The family caps will apply for brothers/sisters who are in grades 9–12. Fees must be paid at the bookkeeping office when the athlete makes the team and before the first competition. Fees may be paid thru the Online/Intouch link which can be found on the SHS website on the Athletic page. Fees can be waived for students/families eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

Parents of students who wish to request a waiver of the participation fee must have an approved 2026-27 Free and Reduced Lunch form on file with the district office. If you wish to apply for free and reduced lunch, please pick up an application at any Snohomish school or at the School District office. Applications are sent to each household in August. If you need an application, please call 360-563-7257.

Students/families for whom these fees create a hardship should talk to a counselor or coach about alternative sources of funding that may be available.

• The athletic participation fee is $100 per sport, with a $200 maximum per athlete.
• The maximum cost per family (siblings enrolled at the same school) is $350
• Siblings must be in grades 9 -12 for discount.
• Parents are responsible for notification of siblings participating.

Refunds will be provided under the following conditions:

1. Student quits due to illness or injury prior to 1^st contest

2. Student quits due to family moving prior to 1^st contest

No refunds will be approved for students who are dropped for athletic code violations or who quit after the first interscholastic contest.

Fee Participation Guidelines:

• Once an athlete makes a team, the participation fee must be paid prior to the team’s first interscholastic game to be eligible to play and remain on the team.
• Fees and Waiver information must be returned with the completed SHS Athletic Fee form provided by the coach to the bookkeeping office. Checks should be made payable to SHS.
• Payment may be by cash, check, or credit card. Fees are collected at the SHS Bookkeeping Office or may be paid online with a credit card, for a small convenience fee. The Online/Intouch link for credit card payments is located on the SHS website Athletic page.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the Athletics Office at 360-563-4078.

Participation in interscholastic athletics and activities is governed by the rules and regulations of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). The various athletic teams and activity programs in the district are considered an extension of the school program. Students are not only representing their teams and/or activities, but also their school. Therefore, school rules pertaining to student conduct and additional rules established by the coach, captains, advisors, activity group, or team must be adhered to by all participants.

School Rules

These rules pertaining to student eligibility and conduct will be followed:

• In athletics, no changes between sports may be made 15 days after the first turnout or after the first scheduled contest (whichever comes first). Practices accumulated in one sport may not be used toward the required number of practices in another.
• Attend practice/meeting regularly.
• Attendance at school is required in at least 3 of 6 periods on days in which a student is to be involved in practice or a contest. Absences must be excused. Exceptions to this must be made with prior approval of the athletic director/advisor or principal.
• Any violation of school rules may result in the removal from athletic/activity participation for the balance of the sport/activity season; such discipline may be in addition to any other discipline, suspension, expulsion or emergency expulsion under district Policy and Procedures No. 3300-3300P.
• Student-Athletes who commit unlawful acts or engage in delinquent behavior may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension from the team.

Athletic Fees

All participants are required to purchase an ASB card. In addition, the Athletic Fee is due prior to the first competition. Refunds will not be given after the first competition.

Academics

Students participating in co-curricular and/or extra-curricular programs are expected to maintain satisfactory academic performance in all school courses. Students must be continuously enrolled in and pass at least five classes to be eligible to participate. Running Start Students must be passing 2.5 college credits.  Blended schedules (Running Start and High School classes) must be passing equivalent to 2.5 credits in order for that student to continue participation in school programs. Students will be monitored at the beginning of the program, as well as throughout the program in terms of academics and behavior. 

Initiations and Hazing

Any abusive act with the intent to “initiate”, hurt, intimidate, or humiliate another student shall be considered harassment and may result in the immediate removal from the team. Such acts may include but are not limited to traditional and non-traditional “initiation” practices, such as atomic sit ups, swirlies, wedgies, and any other humiliating act or behavior.

Prohibited Substances

Students will not be permitted to possess, traffic in, and/or use non-prescribed or illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana, or any form of tobacco or e-cigarette/vapor cigarette, and may not be in the presence of, or remain in the vicinity of, the use of such prohibited substances, or engage in behavior that enables others to illegally use such substances. It is the student- athlete or squad member's responsibility to remove themselves immediately. Failure to immediately leave the premises will result in the same discipline as actual use.

a) When a first offense involving a prohibited substance occurs, the athlete will be suspended from participation for the remainder of the season, or the athlete may choose the assistance program outlined below.

The athlete will not be allowed to practice for one week and removed from competition for an additional two weeks and must:

i.  Obtain a Substance Abuse Diagnostic Assessment from an outside agency (see school counselor for approved agencies).

ii. Develop a plan for completing the recommendation of the assessment.

iii. Communicate the results and recommendations of the assessment with the Athletic Director.

iv. Obtain approval for reinstatement on the team from the Athletic Eligibility Board. The board will consist of the Principal (or designee), Athletic Administrator, and two Coaches. The coach of the team where the violation occurred will not be present in the meeting.

b) A second offense will result in the individual being ineligible for interscholastic competition for the period of one calendar year.

c) A third offense will result in the individual being permanently ineligible for interscholastic competition.

d) Penalties will be carried forward to next sport season or school year in which the student competes.

e) The Athletic Department may continue to monitor the athlete’s compliance with treatment expectations, even if those expectations extend beyond the applicable three-week disciplinary period. Noncompliance with the treatment recommendations will be considered a second offense.

Disciplinary actions regarding athletic code violations shall be progressive and cumulative over the career of the athlete.