TONASKET MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC CODE
“Athletics means more than competition between
individuals or teams representing different schools. It is rather, a means of building a way of
life truly respected in our society. It
teaches understanding and appreciation of teamwork — that to participate means
success, and to follow training rules means healthy living habits and
establishes high team morale. This
results in a mutual trust by coaches and other team members. Athletics exemplifies the philosophy that
dedication, drive and determination bring eventual success.
The, athlete, managers, scorekeepers, statisticians, cheerleaders and
mascots by reason of participation in spectator events and the light in which
they are viewed by younger students and
peers, is more closely observed by home community, and school le other
students. Therefore, it is important
that their behavior remain above question.
As a student leader, each must accept the responsibilities and
obligations placed by those represented.
The Tonasket School District and community are proud of the academic
successes that our individual athletes and teams have earned over the
years. Students/athletes must learn to
plan and organize their time to best balance their athletic responsibilities
with their more important academic responsibilities.
The following rules apply to these special participants at Tonasket
High School.
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
REQUIREMENTS
1.
The following local
requirements must be met prior to participation in a given sports season: Once each lega file in the Athletic Directors
office it will apply for the remainder of that school year.
2.
A medical physical prior
to the first practice must be on file in the Athletic Directors office. (Student managers, Scorekeepers and
Statisticians are not required to have a physical.)
3.
Purchase of school
sponsored athletic insurance or insurance waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian on file in the Athletic Directors office prior to to the first practice. A waiver must state the name of the insurance
company and policy number.
4.
Purchase of a valid
Tonasket High School ASB card prior to the first scheduled athletic contest.
5.
Tonasket High School
Athletic Code signed by parents/guardians and student athlete prior to the
first contest.
6.
An emergency treatment
medical form signed by parents/legalnon file with the participants coach prior
to the first scheduled practice. These
medical forms shall be carried with the
coach throughout the sports season.
DEFINITIONS OF ATHLETIC
CODE TERMS
1.
Major athletic code
offenses:
a.
Tobacco —smoking,
chewing/use, vaping of or in possession of.
b.
Alcohol-use of, possession
of or remaining in premise/location serving alcohol legal.
c.
Illegal drugs- Use of,
possession of, sale of, or remaining, premise /location where legal drugs are
being use.
d.
Hazing/Bullying— a
ritualistic test and a task involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as
a way of initiating a person into an organization or other group.
e.
See Student Handbook for
others
2.
Competitive season-games,
meets or matches during the current season in which the athlete is
participating.
3.
Off season- Anytime
between the first fall practice to the last day of the school year that the
student is not participating in an activity covered by this code.
4.
Sports season- Anytime
from the first day of practice to the season ending awards banquet.
MAJOR ATHLETIC CODE
OFFENSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES
1. First Major Offense
a.
Offense during the off
season—student athletes will be denied participation during the first 20% of
the participants next competitive season.
Imposition of the legal will be when the administrator/coach is first
aware of the offense. Participants will
continue to attend practices. This legal
shall carry over to the following school year for underclassmen not involved in
another sport this school year.
b.
Offense during the sports
season—denied participation in 20% of the sports season meets, matches or
games. Penalties will carry over to post
season play and or the next sports season, this school year or next, if not
fulfilled during the present sports season.
Imposition of the legal will be when the administrator/coach is first
aware of this offense. Participants will
continue to attend practices.
c. The 20% legal for the above violations shall be reduced by one competition if the first report of
the violation is voluntarily made to the administration by the athlete or
his/her parents/guardians. Students/parents who
self-report may submit a plan of restitution and/or community service to be
considered for a one game reduction in the consequence. The school
principal and athletic director must approve all plans. This does not
apply to any athlete who is on a second or third athletic code violation.
Restitution and/or community service must be substantial and supervised
by an approved adult other than school administration.
d.
Participants visiting
premise/location which constitutes an legal act and those convicted of a
misdemeanor shall be penalized as per first offense punishment (20%). Those convicted of a more serious felony
offense shall be penalized as per second offense punishment. This rule shall not apply to misdemeanor
traffic violations, except those cases
involving legal drugs or alcohol use by the student/athlete.
2.
Second Major Offense
a.
Any second major
offense shall result in the student
athlete being suspended from athletics 50% of the sports season from the date
of the administrator/coaches awareness of the violation.
3.
Third Major Offense
a.
A third major offense
shall result in loss of athletic privileges for one calendar year from the date
of the of the administrator/coaches awareness of the violation .
4. Performance Enhancing
Drugs and Steriods
a.
The 20% and 50% rule does
not apply to the use of drugs/steroids.
Washington state law (RCW69.41)
makes it unlawful for student athletes to use, posses or sell
drugs/steroids. Violation of the law
will affect a students eligibility under WAC392183-015 and WIAA eligibility
rules as follows:
b.
Student athletes will be
immediately ineligible for competition in the current Interscholastic Sports
program for the remainder of the season.
Ineligibility shall continue until the next sports season in which the
student athlete wishes to turn out. In order to be eligible to participate in
the next interscholastic sports season, the student athlete shall meet with the
school eligibility board, consisting of coaches and administrators selected by
the principal to request approval to participate. The school eligibility board will recommend appropriate
action to be taken in the student athletes case. School principals shall have the final
authority as to the student athletes participation in the interscholastic
sports program.
c.
A student athlete who
seeks and receives help for a problem with the use of drugs (RCW69.41.010
identified substances) shall be given the opportunity for assistance through
the school and/or community agencies. In
no instance shall participation in a school or community approved assistance
program excuse a student athlete from subsequent compliance with this
regulation. However, successful
utilization of such an opportunity or compliance with the athletic code by the
student athlete may allow him or her to have eligibility reinstated in the
athletic program, pending recommendation by the school eligibility authority.
d.
Second violation- A
student athlete will be ineligible and prohibited from participating in any WIAA member school interscholastic sports
program for a period of one calendar year from the date of the second
violation.
e.
Third violation- Student
athlete will permanently be prohibited from participation in any WIAA member
school athletic program.
MISCELLANEOUS RULES
1.
Tonasket School District
considers athletics as an extension of the classroom. All school rules apply to athletics as
well. Please refer to the student
handbook’s violation and consequence grid to be more informed of consequences
for athletes who violate school rules.
2.
The rules and regulations
become effective once an athlete first signs a Tonasket High School athletic
code and shall apply to said athlete throughout his/her years of enrollment at
Tonasket High School.
3.
The Tonasket School
District shall honor other WIAA member schools athletic codes for those
students transferring for athletic purposes in Tonasket High School after
violation of their previous schools athletic code.
4.
Coaches will set team
rules and expectations that will be distributed to their athletes at the start
of the season. As representatives of
Tonasket High School the athlete is
expected to be a leader in promoting good citizenship and in fostering a
positive image for the school and program.
Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action by the coach.
PRACTICE AND GAMES RULES:
1.
Any student athlete judged
truant from school during the sport season shall be suspended from competition and/or practice on the day of the truancy.
Truancy is the absence from any
class or part of a class without
administrative approval. The penalty
will be imposed when the administrator/coach becomes aware of the truancy.
2. Daily
Attendance Requirements For Athletics
a. Students who are absent from three class periods or more may not
participate in any practice or game that day unless authorized by the office,
principal, assistant principal or athletic director. Absences that extend
beyond two periods of the day from school must be due to a doctor or dental
appointments, a death in the family, religious observances, or family conflict.
The students must provide written verification from the medical or dental
office, a note or phone call outlining the family conflict, or a meeting with
school administration.
3. Students returning from an
athletic event after midnight are excused for the first hour of the following
day. Students who have been suspended in or out of school are prohibited from
practicing or playing while suspended.
4.
Due to the types of
schedules of the various sports, each coach may set the specific curfew times
for their teams by the participants coach.
5.
All participants shall
refrain from the use of profanity and shall display good sportsmanship before,
during and after contests. Violations
shall result in disciplinary action by the participants coach.
6.
WIAA EJECTION POLICY- A
player, coach, or bench personnel of the team who is ejected from a contest due
to fighting, violent conduct, or abusive, vulgar or profane language shall be
prohibited from participating in the next scheduled contest. There is no appeal for the first offense. A second offense may only be appealed to the
WIAA executive director.
7.
A student/athlete that
fails to dress down for his/her physical education class will not be allowed to participate
in a practice or contest that day.
Athletic Travel Rules and
Regulations
1. All participants are expected
to travel as a team and dress for travel as directed by the coach.
2. At no time shall a students
drive themselves to and from an out of district activity, and/or be released to
travel home with another student, boyfriend/girlfriend, or young adult under the
age of 30.
a. Should the student
inexcusably miss the scheduled district provided transportation, he/she shall
not be allowed to travel to the event in private vehicle and be permitted to
participate in the activity.
3. Students may travel home from
an event in a private vehicle in the following situations:
a. The parent/guardian is at the
event site and personally asks the coach/advisor to release the athlete to
him/her, and signs out.
b. The parent/guardian is not at
the event site but would like the student to ride home with another
student/athletes parents, or an older family member. The following should
take place:
i. The parent/guardian contacts
the coach/advisor or athletic director in person or by phone and request that
their child ride home with
another parent from the activity.
ii. The parent also sends a note indicating
with whom their child should ride home. The designated adult/older
relative contacts the coach/advisor at the activity and requests to take the
student/athlete home.
4. Students who are academically
ineligible may not dress down or warm-up for home events and may not be allowed
to travel with the team on away trips.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
1.
A participant shall maintain acceptable academic
progress. Each participant shall have
passed a minimum of seven out of eight classes, exclusive of any aide
assignment, in the semester or trimester preceding the sport or during the
sports season to be eligible to compete during that sports season. If a
participant is ineligible under this rule, he or she shall have their situation
reviewed at the end of five weeks of the new semester. If the participant is
passing all classes at that time competitive eligibility shall be reinstated.
2.
Athletic Practice and Event Academic
Eligibility
a. Participants shall maintain acceptable
academic progress. Each participant may fail no more than one class in the
semester or trimester preceding the season to be eligible to compete during
that program’s season. Any participant ineligible under this rule shall have
the opportunity for a review at the end of five weeks of the new semester. If
the participant is passing all classes at that time, eligibility shall be
reinstated. Reinstated participants shall maintain passing grades during the
semester of the program’s season in which they compete.
b. If a student is noted as not
passing on a weekly eligibility check, he/she has one week to bring the semester grade(s) up to passing.
Students noted as not passing for two grade checks in the same class(s) shall
be ineligible for the next week (Monday through Saturday) and each succeeding
week until achieving passing grade(s). These rules are in effect from the
first day of of the season through the final post-season event. Students may be
excused from the weekly eligibility check requirements if placed on an academic
contract that is approved by the athletic director and respective teachers.
Extenuating circumstances are a key factor in this decision.
SOCIAL NETWORKING GUIDELINES
Tonasket High School and Middle School and the Athletic Department recognize and support the student-athletes’ rights to freedom of speech, expression, and association, including the use of social networks. In this context, however, each student-athlete must remember that playing and competing for Tonasket Middle School and High School is a privilege. Tonasket students who use social media are asked to remember that any information posted reflects on the entire Tonasket School community and you are expected to portray yourself, your team, and the School District in a positive manner at all times.
In an effort to foster a safe school environment, lawful online conduct, good sportsmanship, and to deter the need to enforce discipline, Tonasket recommends the following guidelines as best practices for the use of social media by all students.
BEST PRACTICE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA USE
These guidelines are intended to provide a framework for Tonasket High School students to conduct themselves safely and responsibly in an online environment. They are not intended,and should not be interpreted by any student or administrator, as allowing unlawful infringement on any student’s online exercise of free expression.
Be Aware that Privacy Settings are NOT Foolproof
Students are highly encouraged to use privacy settings on social media sites. However; students should be aware that privacy settings are not foolproof. Even if you diligently monitor your privacy settings, its best to assume that anything you post may potentially be seen by your school, your parents, and strangers.
Avoid Posting Confidential Information
Be aware of the kind of information you are posting on social media sites. Posting information such as your date of birth, address, phone number, class schedule, social security number, bank account number, etc is NOT recommended. Once such information is posted, it becomes the property of the social media site.
Avoid Unprofessional Public Profiles
Any information you put on social media sites is considered public information and may be viewed by members of the public. Be mindful of the image you create for yourself online. Potential, current, and future employers as well as college admissions recruiters may access the information you put on social media sites.
Avoid Posting Illegal Activities
Photos posted via social media become the property of the social media site. You may delete the photo from your profile, but the photo remains on the social media site’s server. Internet search engines may still find the image long after you have deleted it from your profile. In addition, even if your profile is set to private, a friend can always download and save incriminating photos that third parties, such as authorities, can use against you in the future. Tonasket High School students should avoid incriminating photos or statement depicting violence, hazing, sexual harassment, vandalism, stalking, underage drinking, selling, possessing, or using controlled substances.
Avoid Bullying/Threats of Violence
While Tonasket High Students have the right to free speech, that right is NOT unlimited. Bullying is a serious problem and is not limited to student-to-student interactions. Vicious treatment and hateful words often lead to depression, discrimination, violence, and suicide. The online environment has drastically changed the nature of bullying, and students should carefully consider how their communications will impact others. In addition, all students should avoid communications/postings that threaten physical or emotional injury to another person.
What you Post may affect your Future
Again, all information posted on social media sites is considered public information. It may be viewed by a third parties and used against you. It is best to assume that anything you post may be seen by your school, your parents, and your peers. Many employers and college admission officers review social networking sites as part of the overall evaluation of an applicant. Carefully consider how you want people to perceive you before you give them a chance to misinterpret your information (including picture, videos, comments and posters)
Potential for Discipline by School Authorities
There are many categories of online conduct that, if they relate to school activity or attendance, and if they violate Tonasket School District rules governing student conduct, may subject a student to discipline by district authorities. Similar to comments made in person, the Tonasket Athletic Department will not tolerate disrespectful comments and behavior online, such as:
- Derogatory language or remarks that may harm teammates or coaches; other Tonasket student athletes, teachers, or coaches; employees and student-athletes, coaches, or representatives of other schools, including comments that may disrespect opponents.
- Incriminating photos or statements depicting violence, hazing, sexual harassment, full or partial nudity, inappropriate gestures, vandalism, stalking, underage drinking, selling, possessing, or using controlled substances, or any other inappropriate behaviors.
- Creating a serious danger to the safety of another person or threatening physical or emotional injury to another person.
- Indicating knowledge of an unreported school or team violation—regardless if the violation was unintentional or intentional.
Every allegation of student misconduct is evaluated based on the totality of the circumstances involved, including online activities. Coaches may impose discipline for infractions of team guidelines.
EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
School equipment checked
out to the participant is his/her responsibility. He/she is
expected to keep it clean and in good condition. Loss or damage to issued equipment will be
the participants financial obligation.
2.
No participant will be
allowed to participate in another sport until all previously issued equipment
has been returned or proper restitution has been made.
3.
Issued equipment and
uniforms are to be worn only when participating with the team or during a
scheduled contest, or in the situations where permission is given by the head
coach.
PARTICIPANTS DROPPED OR RESIGNED FROM A TEAM
1.
Participants who
voluntarily remove themselves from a team must previously talk with his/her
coach. Failure to do so shall make that
athlete ineligible for another sport that sport season. The rule may be waived after an appeal to the
Athletic Director and consultation with the coaches involved.
2.
Any participant who is
dropped from the squad for disciplinary reasons will not be allowed to become a
member of any other sport squad during that season.
APPEARANCE
1.
Appearance will be
governed by Tonasket School Districts "Dress and Physical Appearance"
policy 3000 series except: Hair will be cut so as to be out of the eyes,
trimmed neatly in accordance with standards established by the rules of a
particular sport and/or the coach involved.
Haircuts, styles, and appearance in general which detract from the team image may result in
temporary loss of the privilege to participate.
This will be at the coaches discretion.
ATHLETIC REVIEW BOARD APPEALS PROCESS
2.
The Athletic Review Board
shall consist of seven voting members, six of the members shall be appointed at
the beginning of the school year and shall consist of the following
individuals:
a.
The high school principal
as board chairman.
b.
Two students appointed by
the student council.
c.
Two staff members
appointed by the AD/Principal-one coach not involved with the athlete in
question.
d.
One adult from the
community. (A pool of five community
members to be appointed by the board of directors to be available to sit in on
scheduled meetings.)
e.
The student/athlete
appealing may ask the appointment of one staff member of his/her choice as the
seventh voting member.
3.
Once notified of his/her
athletic code violation, the student /parent/guardian has three school days in
which to appeal. The appeal must be
submitted in writing, signed by the parent/guardian and student to the high
school principal. If an appeal is
received, a fair hearing will be held within two days of receipt of the appeal.
4.
This process is applicable
to only "Major Athletic Code" suspensions and is limited to the guilt
or innocence of the student/athlete.
Discipline commences upon the notification of the athletic code
violation.
5.
The non-student members of
the athletic review board will hear appeals on major violations of the athletic
code that have lead to a conviction or guilty plea in the juvenile justice
system to determine possible alternate consequences.
MISCONDUCT AND SANCTIONS
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ALL MITIGATING FACTORS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
NO PRIOR SANCTIONS ON FILE, MINIMAL DAMAGES, AND SELF-REPORTING
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ALL AGGRAVATING FACTORS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
PRIOR SANCTIONS ON FILE, SIGNIFICANT DAMAGES, STUDENT DID NOT
SELF-REPORT, AND CONDUCT IS MOTIVATED BY PERCEIVED RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL
ORIGIN, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER EXPRESSION, DISABILITY, OR ANY
SIMILAR ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CHARACTERISTIC
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Exceptional
Misconduct
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Presumptive Standard
(this is the
likely sanction for first time offense)
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Mitigating
Factors (Student age is a factor in all cells)
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Aggravating
Factors
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Standard Range
(this is what is
allowed for first time offense)
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Athletic Code
Violations
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Assault:
Fighting and Physical Violence
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Short-term suspension of 5 days
Law enforcement
notified upon victim request.
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Minimal injury;
little harm; student’s acting in defense; self-reported
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Serious injury;
use of object or weapon; multiple students; prior sanctions of this nature
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0-10 day
suspension
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of the school suspension.
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Assault:
Physical or Verbal Assault on Staff or Threatening any Staff Member (RCW
28A.635.090)
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Short-term suspension of 5 days
Law enforcement
notified upon victim request.
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• Student was
primarily acting defensively, but facts do not support a conclusion that the
student’s conduct was clearly reasonable self-defense as set forth below
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• Serious actual or potential injury
• Use of an object or weapon
• Premeditated conduct
• Multiple students assaulting a single student
• Prior
assault(s), threat(s), harassment, or bullying by the student against the
same victim
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0-10 day
suspension
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of the school suspension.
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Defacing or
Destruction of School Property. RCW 28A.635.060
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Short-term
suspension of 3 days
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• Minimal damage
• Subsequent
remedial steps, including restitution to district or victim of misconduct
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• Property defaced with:
• Lewd or obscene words or imagery
• Gang words or
imagery
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0-10 day
suspension
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of the school suspension.
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Defiance of
School Authority
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Discipline other
than Suspension
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• Subsequent
action taken by student to make amends for misconduct with school personnel
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• Substantial disruption to learning of others
caused by student’s defiance
• Student attempts to solicit or incite others to
engage in defiant behavior
• Use of lewd,
obscene, or profane language directed towards supervising school personnel
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0-10 Day
Suspension
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of the school suspension.
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Drugs and Alcohol: Distribution of
Drugs, Alcohol and Controlled Substances; Possession, Use or Under the
Influence of Drugs, Alcohol, and Paraphernalia
See athletic
code for steroid or other performance enhancing drug possession, use or under
the influence of.
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PRESUMPTIVE STANDARD SANCTION FOR POSSESSION OR USE:
Short-Term Suspension of 10 Days
PRESUMPTIVE STANDARD SANCTION FOR DISTRIBUTION:
Long-Term Suspension of 20 Days
Law enforcement
notified
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• A significantly small amount of substance
• Momentary or transient handling of the item
• Student believed that he or she was authorized to
possess a lawfully-prescribed drug on campus
• Evidence that there was no intent to use, consume,
or distribute the substance on
school grounds,
district provided transportation, or at school activities.
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• A relatively large amount of substance that would
reasonably exceed anticipated single use
• Evidence of sophistication or pre-planning
• Evidence of distribution or intent to distribute
prohibited substances
• Distribution has been to multiple students
• Conduct is
related to gang affiliation.
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3-20 Day
Suspension
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Suspension from practice and/or competitive events
during length of school suspension. The participant shall be suspended no
less than 20% of the regular activity season for the first violation. A
second offense is 50% event suspension.
A third violation shall result in a one-year
suspension from all activities.
Participants/Parents who self-report will be allowed
a reduction of one game if a restorative plan is agreed upon.
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Gambling
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Warning issued
for first offense
Office detention for
second offense
Short-term
suspension for third offense
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No
gambling, including card playing, is permitted on school property.
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Warning issued
for first offense
Office detention for
second offense
Short-term
suspension for third offense
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of school suspension.
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Gang Conduct
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Discipline other than Suspension
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• Subsequent
remedial steps, including restitution for property damaged or defaced with
gang imagery, symbols, or language
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• Concerted action with other students or
non-students
• Gang conduct
in connection with other misconduct prohibited elsewhere by this procedure,
including but not limited to assault, harassment, intimidation, bullying,
theft, and the possession of weapons
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0-10 Day
Suspension
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of school suspension.
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Harassment,
Intimidation, bullying, and hazing
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3 Day Suspension
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• Subsequent
action taken by student to make amends for misconduct with the victim
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• Threat of serious injury
• Use of an object or weapon
• Premeditated conduct
• Part of a pattern of similar misconduct against
the same victim
• Exceptional
severity or cruelty
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3-20 Day
Suspension
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Suspension from practice and/or competitive events
during length of school suspension. The participant shall be suspended
no less than 20% of the regular activity season for the first violation.
A second offense is 50% event suspension.
A third violation shall result in a one-year
suspension from all activities.
Participants/Parents who self-report will be allowed
a reduction of one game if a restorative plan is agreed upon.
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Lewd, Obscene,
or Profane Language, Gestures, and Materials (e.g., sexually explicit, use of
racial or religious slurs, drug or alcohol symbols).
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Discipline other
than Suspension
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• Subsequent
action taken by student to make amends for misconduct
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• Substantial disruption to learning of others
caused by student’s defiance
• Student
attempts to solicit or incite others to engage in behavior
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0-10 Day
Suspension
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of school suspension.
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Theft/Stealing/Extortion
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Short-Term Suspension
of 2 Days
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• Property returned to victim
• Subsequent
remedial steps, including restitution to district or victim of misconduct
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• Significant damage in extent or cost
• Conduct is
motivated by gang affiliation
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0-10
Day Suspension
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Suspension from practice and/or competitive events
during length of school suspension.
At an event or practice.: The participant shall be
suspended no less than 20% of the regular activity season for the first
violation. A second offense is 50% event suspension.
A third violation shall result in a one-year
suspension from all activities.
Participants/Parents who self-report will be allowed
a reduction of one game if a restorative plan is agreed upon.
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Tobacco
/ Nicotine in any form/Any Nicotine delivery device (i.e., vapor pens,
e-cigerettes, ect.) All devices that may deliver liquid nicotine, THC,
and marijuana will be considered a violation.
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Short-Term Suspension of 2 Days and
Complete Tobacco
Intervention Packet.[Refusal or failure to complete Tobacco Intervention
Packet shall be considered to be a tobacco related offense for which students
may receive school discipline sanctions as set forth in Defiance of School
Authorities]
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•
Student offers credible evidence that he or she had the tobacco/nicotine
unintentionally
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Large quantity; distributed to others; openly used tobacco and nicotine with
others; denied use or possession
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0-10
Day Suspension
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Suspension from practice and/or competitive events
during length of school suspension. The participant shall be suspended
no less than 20% of the regular activity season for the first violation.
A second offense is 50% event suspension.
A third violation shall result in a one-year
suspension from all activities.
Participants/Parents who self-report will be allowed
a reduction of one game if a restorative plan is agreed upon.
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WEAPONS:
RCW 9.41.250, 270, 280
RCW
9.41.280
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Long-Term Suspension
of 11 days
SANCTION FOR FIREARM
AT SCHOOL: Emergency Expulsion
Possible law
enforcement notified
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• No injury or damage
caused
• No evidence that
student intended to display or use the weapon
• The weapon is a
small pocketknife with a blade 3 inches or less
• Student’s age and/or
inability to understand potential consequences
• Student offers
credible evidence that he or she had the weapon for legitimate purposes
away
from school and unintentionally brought the object to school
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• Student used the
weapon in furtherance of an assault, to intimidate another, cause injury,
and/or to cause physical damage to property
• Student displayed,
activated or discharged the weapon in a reckless manner
• Evidence of
premeditation
• The weapon is an
airgun or firearm.
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The object appears to be a firearm and the student displaying or using the
object does so with malice
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0-20
Day Suspension
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of school suspension.
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DISRUPTIVE and OTHER
MISCONDUCT
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Presumptive Standard
(this is the
likely sanction for a first time offense)
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Mitigating
Circumstances
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Aggravating
Circumstances
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Standard Range
(this is what is
allowed for a first time offense)
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Athletic Code
Violations
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Inappropriate Dress and
Appearance
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Verbal warning
from teacher or administrator, change of clothing or appearance
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• No previous infractions
• Student’s
intent or purpose was not intentional
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• Previous infractions
• Student’s
intent or purpose was to disrupt learning environment
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Warning -ASD –
Long-Term Suspension
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of school suspension.
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Inappropriate
Display of Physical Affection
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Student
counseled, warned
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• No Previous
Infractions
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• Previous infractions
• Student’s
intent or purpose was to disrupt learning environment
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Warning -ASD –
Long-Term Suspension
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Failure to
Pursue Course of Study
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Teacher-parent
conference. Referral to counselor and administrator. Possible ASD
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• No Previous
Infractions
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• Previous infractions
• Current grades
are below standard
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Warning -ASD –
Long-Term Suspension
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Cell Phone Use
In Class
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Warning; teacher
may confiscate phone for the period; referral to the office
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• No Previous Infractions
• Parent
emergency
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• Previous infractions
• Use was sly or devious
• Disrupted the
learning of others
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Warning – Cell
phone not allowed on campus
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Truancy
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ASD. Conference
with student, parent, administrator. Possible behavior contract.
Possible Community Truancy Board contract.
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• No Previous Infractions
• Parent, not
student, was responsible for reporting status to school in a timely manner
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• Previous infractions
• Forged a note
• Dishonest about whereabouts
• Multiple
attempts to clear absence were ignored
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ASD – Long Term
Suspension –Alternative Placement
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Suspension from practice and/or competitive events
during length of school suspension.
No practice or
competitive events on day of truancy or when administration is aware of
truancy.
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Tardiness
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Warning -ASD
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• No Previous
Infractions
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• Previous
infractions
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ASD – Escort to Class
Closed Campus
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of school suspension.
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Abusing or
Insulting Staff (RCW 28A.635.010)
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ASD. Possible
short- or long-term suspension. Possible referral to law enforcement
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• No Previous Infractions
• Subsequent
remedial steps, including restitution to district or victim of misconduct
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• Previous infractions
• Conduct is
motivated by perceived race, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender expression, disability, or any similar actual or
perceived characteristic of the victim
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Warning -ASD –
Long-Term Suspension
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of school suspension.
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Other Illegal Acts
Committed on
School Grounds or at School Activities
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ASD, short- or long-term suspension
Possible law
enforcement notification
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• No Previous
Infractions
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• Previous
infractions
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Warning -ASD –
Long-Term Suspension
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of school suspension.
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Failure to
Return School Property
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Payment of fine,
restitution plan
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• No Previous Infractions
• Student or
family can not financially pay the fine or provide restitution
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• Previous infractions
• Item is no
longer in the possession of the student
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Repayment
- See Theft
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No participation
until property is returned and/or restitution is paid.
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Motor Vehicle
Infractions
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Law enforcement
notified. Possible ASD, possible short-term suspension
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• No Previous Infractions
• Victim has
some responsibility in the cause of the infraction
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• Previous infractions
• Driver is reckless
• Multiple
people are impacted
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Warning -ASD – Long-Term Suspension
Driving /
Parking Privileges Revoked
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Suspension from
practice and/or competitive events during length of school suspension.
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