Athletic Code

All athletic programs involve some contact. Consequently, athletes may be at risk for serious injuries. Although the Board of Education and the Madison Metropolitan School District endeavors to operate athletic activities in a safe manner, it is impossible to eliminate risks associated with physical activity and/or sports. Therefore, parents and athletes should consider these risks carefully before deciding to participate in interscholastic athletic activities.

An athlete is eligible for athletic competition only if he/she meets all of the following WIAA and
MMSD criteria:

1. Comply with all WIAA eligibility criteria. Please note an exception regarding transgender athletes in Section III A, below.
2. Completed online eligibility forms for student and parent (e.g., athletic code, medical verification, medical insurance, concussion, cardiovascular awareness).
3. Have paid all applicable participation fees prior to competition.

See WIAA Athletic Eligibility Information Bulletin for specific information

A. Transgender Athletes
Upon the written request of the parent/guardian of an athlete or the athlete themself, and in consideration of the criteria set forth in MMSD’s Non-Discrimination Board Policy 4620, the school’s Athletic Director will determine whether an athlete may be a member of an athletic team that is consistent with the athlete’s identified gender. Absent concerns regarding physical safety and competitive equity, it shall be presumed that an athlete may be a member of the team(s) that is consistent with the athlete’s gender identity. An athlete who is denied the opportunity to be a member of a team that is consistent with the athlete’s identified gender may appeal the determination to a committee consisting of the Principal of the school in which the athlete is enrolled, the District Athletic Director, the District’s LGBTQ Lead Service Coordinator and other individuals deemed necessary to address the issues raised in the appeal.

B. Transfer Rule
See WIAA Athletic Eligibility Information Bulletin and contact athletic department to complete in person online WIAA request form

C. Residency
See WIAA Athletic Eligibility Information Bulletin

D. Academic Eligibility

1. MMSD rules stipulate that athletes must receive passing grades in all classes or curricula at all times. NOTE: NC (No Credit) AND INCOMPLETE INDICATORS ARE NOT CONSIDERED PASSING GRADES. Athletes who are ineligible by MMSD standards, but not WIAA (i.e. 1 failing grade, including incompletes), will be withheld from competition/performance for AT LEAST ONE CONTEST and will remain ineligible for not less than 10 school days or 22% of the scheduled competition dates for fall and spring sports; and 15% for winter sports, whichever is LESS, provided the athlete is again passing ALL classes.Athletes ineligible by WIAA and MMSD standards (i.e. 2 or more failing grades, including incompletes) shall be withheld from competition/performance for AT LEAST TWO CONTESTS and until no less than 15 school days have passed from the period commencing one school day after grades are due to be submitted to the District’s electronic grade database.
2. Coaches are responsible for monitoring class attendance and eligibility through Status Reports. If the weekly Academic Status Reports indicate an athlete is not receiving a passing grade in all classes, the athlete has 7 days to achieve a passing grade in all classes or is considered ineligible under the MMSD standards. In the case of an athlete who has an IEP, the case manager shall be consulted to determine the applicability of timing regarding progress reports and quarter grades.

Interpretations

Fall and Winter Season - Initial academic eligibility is determined by the Spring Semester of the previous school year, unless they took Summer School.

If the Student-Athlete took Summer School, up to two non-passing Spring Semester grades can be replaced by earning passing grades in up to two Summer School courses. The Summer School course(s) do(es) not have to be in the same class/subject as a non-passing Spring Semester grade.

If no Summer School courses are successfully completed, or if Summer School enrollment but more than two (2) non-passing Spring Semester grades, and a Student-Athlete has:

• Fall Season: One (remaining) non-passing Spring Semester grade = they are academically ineligible for 22% of the fall season scheduled contests of the team level with most events- OR -Two or more (remaining) non-passing Spring Semester grades = they are academically ineligible for 33% of the fall season maximum scheduled dates
  • The ineligibility period begins the date of the first contest of the Fall Season.
• Winter Season: If no Summer School courses are successfully completed, or if Summer School enrollment but more than two (2) non passing Spring Semester grades, or if no Fall Sport played, and a Student-Athlete has: One (remaining) non-passing grade Spring Semester grade = they are academically ineligible for 15% of the winter season scheduled contests of the team level with most events - OR -Two or more (remaining) non-passing Spring Semester grades = they are academically ineligible for 25%
• For Spring Season - Initial academic eligibility is determined by the Fall Semester. One non-passing grade = they are academically ineligible for 22% of the spring season season scheduled contests of the team level with most events - OR - Two or more non-passing grades = they are academically ineligible for 33% of the spring season maximum scheduled contests

Ongoing Academic Eligibility

WEEK TO WEEK - Non-passing grades reported in any one class for two consecutive Weekly Academic Reports result in suspension until a subsequent Weekly Academic Report shows a passing grade in that class. Student-Athletes must remain passing in all classes at all times in order to remain Academically Eligible to compete. One way a Student-Athlete’s status is monitored is the Weekly Academic Report, generated and shared by the Athletic Office.

A student-athlete is, and remains, Academically Eligible until they show a non-passing grade in an individual class on two consecutive Weekly Academic Reports.

Once they show a non-passing grade in an individual class for two consecutive Reports, they are ineligible until the next, or a subsequent, Report shows them passing the class.

If IC is showing a non-passing grade for two consecutive Reports, but it is only because a teacher has not had the opportunity to update their Gradebook, a communication from that teacher stating that the student-athlete is currently passing the class can supersede the Report.

If they have a non-passing grade in one class for a first Report, raise that grade by the next Report, but now have a non-passing grade in a different class, they are not ineligible - they are only ineligible if they show a non-passing grade in the same class for two consecutive Reports.

Additional clarifications

• Continuous progress (CP) courses are considered only if eligibility is questionable--then it is the responsibility of the coach involved to ascertain a letter grade from the CP teacher.
• Athletes who drop a class after week seven with an F will become immediately ineligible for the remainder of that semester plus the report card ineligibility period stipulated above.
• Once eligibility is regained, the athlete must continue to be passing ALL classes for the remainder of the grading period in order to remain eligible -- if not, the athlete becomes immediately ineligible until such time as again passing all classes. It shall be the responsibility of the athlete who has regained academic eligibility to turn in current grade status reports to the athletic director on a weekly basis for the remainder of the grading period in order to maintain eligibility.
• Online courses and home-based instruction are treated the same as traditional (classroom-based)courses and grade reporting deadlines will be used related to grading period expectations

Note: If a contest forfeiture results due to false academic or residential information furnished by an athlete or his/her parent(s), the athlete becomes ineligible for all sports for one (1) calendar year from the date of last contest participation.

A. Once athletic cards are on file in the athletic office, students are considered athletes for the remainder of their high school careers.

B. Athletes are not prohibited from participating in more than one school sponsored athletic activity during any given season. Schools and programs may have procedures impacting this practice

C. Letter winners must meet sport requirements as established by the head coach.

A. If transportation is provided, team members must use the transportation provided by the school to reach the site of the contest. If transportation is provided back to the District school site, Team members must also return to school via the same mode of transportation unless parent(s) request permission to take the player home in their private vehicle. Said request must be in writing or in person. Only the legal parent(s) or guardian(s) will be given this prerogative.

B. The type of transportation used should be as clean at the end of a trip as it was at the beginning.

• A. The locker room is for players and coaches only.
• B. There shall be no horseplay in locker rooms at any time.
• C. Locker rooms are to be kept clean.
• D. Each athlete is responsible for the proper care and safekeeping of all equipment issued. Lockers must be secured before and after practice or competition.
• E. Upon termination of sport participation, the athlete is required to turn in equipment and clear out of their team locker within THREE days. The school is not responsible for personal items left in unattended lockers after three days and such items will be discarded.
• F. Lost or stolen items must be paid for through the high school office (such equipment remains school property and will be confiscated any time it reappears--refunds may be obtained within 30 days of fine payment).
• G. Broken basketball rims and backboards are the financial responsibility of those who break them.
• H. No athlete will be allowed to compete in another sport until all equipment and/or uniform obligations are cleared up with their previous coach.

All athletes shall conduct themselves at all times in such a way as to reflect positively on themselves, their family, their community and their school. The Behavior Education Plan for Middle and High School Students (“BEP”), Harassment and Anti-Bullying Policies apply to athletes. All athletes must realize that participation in sports activities is a privilege and not a right. In order to protect all people in the school community, misconduct will be addressed in light of the seriousness of the Athletic Code violation. In addition to the penalties set forth in this Code, athletes may also be withheld from competition for insubordination or disrespect to any school employee, coach, or official, or for not meeting the expectations of individual coaches.

A. Use of law enforcement records
In accordance with state law, legal authorities may share law violations with the school as
follows:

• Wisconsin Statute 938.396(1)(c)3 permits law enforcement agencies to provide school districts any information in their records relating to the use, possession, or distribution of alcohol, controlled substances, or controlled substance analogs by students enrolled in the school district.
• In addition, law enforcement agencies are permitted to provide school districts any information in their records:
  • Relating to the illegal possession of a dangerous weapon by a juvenile.
  • Relating to an act for which a juvenile enrolled in the school district was taken into custody for a violation of any state or federal criminal law.
  • Relating to the act for which a juvenile enrolled in the school district was adjudged delinquent.

Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 118.127, a school district may use law enforcement officers' records obtained pursuant to s. 938.396(1 (c)3 as the sole basis for taking disciplinary action against a pupil, under the District's Athletic Code.

B. Attendance
For athletes enrolled full-time in the District, unexcused absences during any day of the season will result in the athlete not competing in the next scheduled contest, regardless of the level of competition. Athletes are allowed 5 school days to clear any unexcused absences from their attendance record. This is a one for one cumulative situation (i.e., unexcused absences on three different days will result in 3 different meet/game suspensions). Athletes enrolled in a home-based private educational program shall attend their program in a manner that allows them to obtain at least 875 hours of instruction during the school year.

C. Team Membership

1. All athletes are expected to attend all practices and games unless excused by the coach of the sport involved or by administrative excuse--failure to comply will result in discipline and/or suspension. MMSD will make every effort to avoid scheduling athletic events/contests on days identified as “Observances That May Impact Attendance.” Avoiding scheduling athletic events/contests on days of observances applies only to events scheduled at the school level or by the District. It does not apply to participation in events the scheduling of which is outside of the control of the District. Individual athletes who miss practices or competitions due to their participating in their religious beliefs will not be penalized.
2. Athletes may be dropped from team membership for not being in good standing with the team for repeated or flagrant discipline problems and/or failing to attend school and go to all classes, study halls, and practices all the time.
3. Athletes dropped from team membership will not have fulfilled any Code suspension penalty served during the season and must re serve their full suspension during the next sport they participate in.

When a Code violation occurs the Athletic Director or his/her designee shall issue a suspension verbally to the parent/guardian and document the suspension in writing (email is sufficient). Suspensions take effect at the time that the verbal notification is given to the student or written notification is mailed or emailed to his/her parent/guardian, whichever is first.

Not all conduct that may result in coach or team imposed sanctions are listed in this Code. Less serious conduct, such as violations of the BEP that fall within Response Levels 1 or 2 may, at the discretion of the athlete’s coach, result in disciplinary action up to and including a Level 1 suspension (see below). Examples of such disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, limiting playing time or sitting an athlete for the beginning of a competition in which the athlete would normally be a starter.

LEVEL I – Non –Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug related Athletic Code Violations

1. Any conduct for which 1 to 3 days of in-school or out-of-school suspension or full day in-school suspension is determined to be an appropriate consequence and which is not covered by a Level II or III violation as set forth in this Code.
   • The suspension penalty for a Level I Violation is a minimum of 1 (one) current (or next sport if out of season) sports’ season competition date WITH practice and equal to the number of days of suspension from school. Subsequent violations will result in 25% suspensions for each incident

LEVEL II – Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Related Code Violations

Athletes and their parents should discuss the AOD policy and the subsequent consequences.

1. Attending gatherings where underage drinking or drug use takes place or deliberately transporting athletes to the same. (See BEP’s Glossary of Terms for definition of “drug”)
   • Athletes are required to leave gatherings where underage drinking or drug use is taking place immediately upon their knowledge of the presence of illegal substances or illicit activities. Failure to do so will result in a 20% suspension.
   • Transporting other athletes or students to one or more illegal gatherings where it is known that AOD usage will take place, will result in a 20% suspension penalty whether or not the driver stays at the gathering.
2. Possession of any beverage containing alcohol or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage.
3. Possession of drugs or being under the influence of any drug. (See BEP’s Glossary of Terms for definition of “drug”).
4. Possession and/or use of any tobacco product or vaping device (e.g. electronic cigarette, personal vaporizer, Juul).
   • [Suspension penalty is 20% of current (or next sport if out of season)
   • Alcohol, tobacco, and drug related Code violations will be referred to each school’s AOD Coordinator. Failure of violators to meet with or follow through with the recommendation(s) of the AOD Coordinator will result in continuous ineligibility.
   • If the AOD Coordinator refers the violator to a non-school AOD provider for counseling, screening, assessment or intervention, the school will request a release of information to discuss and collaborate with the AOD provider.
   • Alcohol may be consumed as part of an off-campus religious ceremony, sanctioned by the student athlete’s church or religious community.
   • If a person in possession of alcohol or controlled substances (invited or uninvited) arrives at a gathering being given by a MMSD athlete, that athlete is responsible under this policy for the immediate removal of those persons and of all alcohol or controlled substances from the premises. A responsible adult or the police should be contacted without delay if those persons refuse to leave.
   • Repeated Level II violations will receive progressive consequences of 40% of current or next sports if out of season for 2nd offense. Consequence is 80% for third and any following violations which additionally may result in the athletes being dropped from team membership at the discretion of the coach in charge with the approval of the Athletic Director prior to such action taking place.

LEVEL III - Extremely Serious Violations

1. Organizing, hosting or having gatherings where the consumption of alcohol or the use of drugs takes place. (See BEP’s Glossary of Terms for definition of “drug”)
2. Selling, providing, distributing or possession with intent to deliver alcohol or drugs. (See BEP’s Glossary of Terms for definition of “drug”)
   • a. Alcohol, tobacco, and drug related Code violations will be referred to each school’s AOD Coordinator. Failure of violators to meet with or follow through with the recommendation(s) of the AOD Coordinator will result in continuous ineligibility.
   • b. If the AOD Coordinator refers the violator to a non-school AOD provider for counseling, screening, assessment or intervention, a release of information is required.
   • c. Any person in possession of alcohol or controlled substances (invited or uninvited) arrives at a gathering being given by an MMSD athlete, that athlete is responsible under this policy for the immediate removal of those persons and of all alcohol or controlled substances from the premises. A responsible adult or the police should be contacted without delay if those persons refuse to leave.
3. Possession of a dangerous or concealed weapon.
4. Reproducing or distributing school keys or ID badges.
5. Theft of money or property of another that is valued at more than $500.
6. Property damage where the total value of the property affected is more than $500.
7. Hazing/initiations.
8. Battery or sexual assault.
9. Any conduct that falls within a response level 4 or 5 of the BEP or any conduct that results in more than 3 days of out-of-school suspension.
10. There is a reasonable belief that the athlete has committed a violation of a state or federal criminal law or the athlete received a misdemeanor disorderly conduct citation.
    • Any athlete who commits any Level III violations will be suspended immediately for a minimum of 50% of the current (or next sport if out of season) sport season’s competition dates WITH practice and may be suspended for up to a maximum of 150% of the current and next sports seasons with or without practice as determined by the Athletic Commission or pursuant to any appeal.
    • Repeated Level III violations may result in the athlete being dropped from the team membership at the discretion of the coach in charge with the approval of the Athletic Director prior to such action taking place.

WIAA Code Conduct mandates that a student, upon being charged and/or convicted of a felony, is ineligible for all participation until the student has satisfied all of the requirements ordered by the court in declaring a sentence served, including probation, community service and any other court orders.

Suspension Notification
All athletes with formal suspensions have the right to receive notice of their suspension as follows:

1. The athlete and/or parent/guardian(s) will be verbally advised of the violation and corresponding suspension. Verbal notification of a suspension may be made by the Athletic Director, Coach, or Principal.
2. Within 5 business days of verbal notification, the violation and suspension penalty will be set forth in writing and sent via electronic means (including email)

Appeal Procedures
All athletes who have received suspensions for Level I and Level II violations have the right to appeal their suspensions through the following procedures:

1. An appeal may be made to the building principal or designee at any time during the term of the suspension in writing through the Athletic Director. The following appeal procedures will apply:
   • a. The Athletic Director will schedule a meeting between the building principal or designee and the parent/athlete. The parent/athlete may also be accompanied by other individuals.
   • b. The Athletic Director presents information regarding the violation to the building principal or designee.
   • c. The athlete and his/her parent(s) may provide any information relevant to the appeal.
   • d. A discussion may ensue between the building principal or designee and the athlete and his/her parent(s) and/or the Athletic Director.
   • e. The building principal or designee may question the athlete.
   • f. The building principal or designee may render a decision immediately or render a decision after further reflection and consideration.
   • g. The decision will be provided in writing within 3 working days of the date of the meeting between the building principal or designee and the parent/athlete.
   • h. The Athletic Director shall not serve as the school official presiding over the appeal.
2. An appeal of the building principal’s or designee’s decision may be made to the District Athletic Director , or his/her designee, in writing, stating the factual reasons and basis for the appeal, within 10 working days of the date on which the building principal’s or designee’s decision was made. The athlete/parent may rely solely on the written appeal or may request a meeting with the District Athletic Director , or his/her designee. If requested, a meeting shall be granted.
3. The District Athletic Director , or his/her designee, will notify the athlete and his/her parent(s) in writing of his/her decision within 5 business days after receipt of the appeal, or if a meeting is held, 5 business days after the meeting is held. The decision of the District Athletic Director , or his/her designee, shall be final.

All athletes who have received suspensions for Level III violations have the right to appeal their suspensions through the following procedures:

1. The athlete and/or his/her parent(s) MUST request an Athletic Commission Hearing through the Athletic Director in writing. [NOTE: If a request is not made for a hearing, the athlete remains ineligible until he/she graduates. Pending Athletic Commission Hearings for extremely serious violations will be kept on file until the athlete graduates.]
2. The Athletic Director schedules an Athletic Commission Hearing.

   • a. The Athletic Commission is made up of 3 ADs and the building principal.

   • b. The Athletic Director presents the situation to the Athletic Commission.

   • c. The athlete and his/her parent(s) provide relevant information to the Athletic Commission.

   • d. There may be a discussion between the Athletic Commission, Athletic Director, athlete, and his/her parent(s).

   • e. The athlete, his/her parent(s) and the Athletic Director shall leave the room during the deliberations of the Athletic Commission.

   • f. The Athletic Commission deliberates and makes a decision.

   • g. The Athletic Director notifies the athlete and his/her parent(s) in writing of the decision of the Athletic Commission within 3 business days of the Athletic Commission Hearing.

3. An appeal of the building principal’s or designee’s decision may be made to the District Athletic Director in writing stating the factual reasons and basis for the appeal within 10 working days of the date on which the building principal’s decision is rendered. The athlete/parent may rely solely on the written appeal or may request a meeting with the District Athletic Director , or his/her designee. If requested, a meeting shall be granted. The District Athletic Director , or his/her designee, will notify the athlete and his/her parent(s) in writing of his/her decision within 5 business days after receipt of the appeal, or if a meeting is held, 5 business days after the meeting is held. The decision of the District Athletic Director , or his/her designee, shall be final.

Interpretations

1. Athletes on suspension must practice with and be a member in good standing with the team until season's end in order to complete any suspension (unless otherwise determined by the Athletic Commission).
2. Suspensions will be figured and must be served at the highest level an athlete participates at during the course of a season.
3. MMSD athletic code suspension determinations of .5 or greater will advance to the next highest whole number of dates. In-season violations will result in immediate suspension from the next regularly scheduled contest(s); while out-of-season violations or carry-overs result in suspension from the first contest(s) the athlete would normally be eligible for having practiced with and been a member in good standing with the team. WIAA tournament series counts as one event for serving a violation but not part of regularly scheduled events.
4. If a suspension cannot be completely served during the athlete’s current sports season, the remaining percentage will carry over to the next sport in which the athlete participates.
5. Multiple suspensions and/or academic ineligibility must be served consecutively and may not be served concurrently (i.e.: an athlete must be academically eligible first in order to then serve any Code violation suspension).
6. Formal suspensions for Code violations which result in an athlete being suspended for one or more WIAA tournament competitions will result in immediate disqualification from the remainder of the total tournament series in that sport, along with the remaining percentage penalty carrying over to the next sport participated in.
7. Community service to work off Code violations is not an option.
8. Prior Athletic Code violations may be considered by the Athletic Director, Athletic Board or Athletic Commission in deciding upon the level of the suspension penalty.

Postseason Honors and School-based Awards/Honors
Athletes who receive suspensions due to Code violations are NOT eligible for individual postseason honors at the City, Conference, Area, or State levels for the season during which the penalty was served. The season will include the time up to the awarding of postseason honors.

A. Fighting in any sport shall be construed to consist of: an invitation to fight or closely following an opposing player during a disturbance and making any menacing or taunting gesture or sound -- punching or slugging whether or not contact is made -- wrestling or tackling an opponent as part of an altercation. In addition, leaving the player box or player bench area to approach an altercation shall be construed as participation in the altercation.

B. Athletes who are subjected to harassment violations will IMMEDIATELY:

1. Report the incident to their coach.
2. The coach will report the incident to a contest official.
3. The official will inform the opposing coach of the allegation. Officials will be expected to rigorously enforce sportsmanship regulations and will be especially alert for repetition of the alleged incident.
4. Coaches notified of allegations will immediately counsel all squad members of the allegation and take appropriate steps to prevent any future incident.

C. Any athlete, coach, or team member ejected by a contest official at any time for acts of harassment, fighting, taunting, or unsportsmanlike conduct, or for such acts as witnessed by a school official before, during, or after any contest will be subject to the penalties delineated in D below.

D. Athletes, coaches or team members who violate the prohibition against harassment, fighting, taunting, or unsportsmanlike conduct shall bring an automatic suspension for the remainder of that contest plus suspension from the next scheduled contest. In addition, an ejected athlete or team member must complete the season in good standing or the suspension is considered not to have been served and will carry over to the next sport season he/she participates in and successfully completes.
E. Should the original violation of this rule occur during the final contest of the season, the violator will be suspended from the next contest the athlete is eligible for during a season in which he/she participates and successfully completes.

F. Whenever an ejection occurs, all coaches involved in the contest are required to notify their Head Coach, Athletic Director, and Principal immediately; if harassment has occurred the offended school will receive a report from the offending school outlining actions taken. Athletic Directors will then confer to ensure a conference suspension penalty is administered accordingly.

G. For unsportsmanlike conduct resulting in ejection, a second violation by the same individual during the same season brings automatic expulsion from that sport for the remainder of the season plus suspension from any and all WIAA tournament contests of that same season. If a second violation occurs during the last contest of a season, the individual is suspended from any and all WIAA tournament contests of that season plus suspension from the first contest normally eligible for during the next season he/she participates in and successfully completes.

H. For harassment incidents resulting in ejection, a second or subsequent violation AT ANY TIME DURING ANY SEASON brings automatic expulsion for one calendar year from the date of ejection.

I. A more severe penalty may be assessed against an individual for a violation if, in the judgment of the school, such action will be beneficial to the future of that sport.

J. Unsportsmanlike conduct suspension appeals may be made by member schools and the local principal, following communication with the other involved principal, will rule on the suspension. For harassment ejections, there are NO APPEALS.

A. Participants are required to remit an athletic participation fee of $115.00 for EACH sport in which they participate. There will be an additional $100.00 surcharge for athletic participation in gymnastics and wrestling and $118.00 additional surcharge for boys and girls golf. There will also be an additional surcharge of $800.00 for athletic participation in hockey. Families will pay a maximum of $500.00 for athletic participation. Surcharge amounts are excluded in the family maximum; however, the $115.00 portion of the participation fee will be included in the family maximum. Athletic participation fees are collected after the team has been selected. Athletic participation fee refunds will be issued before the first date of competition for that specific sport. Athletes that are unable to practice or participate due to prior injuries, will not pay the participation fee until they are released by their physician for this activity.

B. In accordance with Board of Education policy, athletes who meet certain criteria may apply for athletic fee waivers at the school office.

Following is a list of possible activities offered on an annual basis. Not all activities are offered at all schools. Students should contact the Athletic Director at the High School they attend to determine current sport offerings:

Since athletics must operate within the framework of sound educational principles, it follows that:

1. Athletic teams come under the jurisdiction of and are required to abide by the rules of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education Policies so that all athletes may compete under identical standards.
2. Visiting teams that have Native American team names, mascots or logos (i.e. the “Indians,” the “Warriors,” the “Blackhawks”) may not bring a team mascot. Nor may a student or individual associated with a visiting team that has a Native American team name, mascot or logo wear or don a costume of a mascot depicting a Native American or a caricature of a Native American.
3. Those who take advantage of the privilege of athletics, either as a participant or spectator, are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not detract from the educational principles which direct the basic organization.
4. Athletes and officials are human beings -- they are not perfect and never will be. Everyone involved in a contest may make a mistake. Competitors, coaches, officials, and spectators enter into competition knowing that errors are a normal part of an activity and are likely to happen.
5. Even though winning is certainly an admirable goal, it is hollow if it comes at the expense of morals, ethics, and just plain common sense.

• Non School Participation policy
• Home School participation
• Spectator expectations