Jefferson Academy Code of Conduct

Jefferson Academy believes extracurricular activities are necessary to supplement the curriculum of the school and to provide meaningful and educational experiences for each student. Since participation in athletics is voluntary and all groups or organizations must exist within a framework of certain policies, rules, and regulations, the Jefferson Academy Athletic Department has developed the following policies:

1. All athletes must abide by all regular school policies as outlined in the JA and CHSAA Handbooks. All athletes and coaches must adhere to these policies during the full duration of their season.
2. Appropriate care must be taken of all equipment, school facilities, and properties. Athletes shall be held financially responsible for any damage or loss through their negligence, at the replacement cost.
3. Academic standards must be maintained according to CHSAA Plan A guidelines: During the period of participation, the student must be enrolled in courses which offer, in aggregate, a minimum 2.5 Carnegie units of credit per semester and must not be failing more than the equivalent of .5 Carnegie unit of credit.
   Eligibility will be certified weekly. Students declared academically ineligible at the close of a semester, may regain eligibility following a period of nine weeks at which time the student must successfully meet the general academic eligibility as previously outlined. Summer school may be used to make up work from the previous semester.
4. Before athletes are permitted to engage in any practice, they must have on file with the athletic director the following:
   1. Completed Medical Release Form
   2. Signed Code of Conduct
   3. Athlete Emergency Information Form and sport specific forms
   4. 4.Athletic Fee Form

The Athletic Director will assign equipment/uniforms and release the student athlete for practice when these requirements are met. All equipment must be returned to the Athletic Director within 7 days of season completion. Missing equipment will be invoiced to the student athlete immediately following the 7 day turn in period.

5. The athlete shall be expected to attend all required practices, meetings, and contests. The appropriate coach shall be notified of an absence. Failure to attend practice or obtain an excused absence may effect participation in athletic events as outlined by the coach. No season is over until all contests, state-sponsored tournaments, or meets have been completed by the team or individuals. Refusal to participate through the end of the season shall result in the loss of any awards or recognition.
6. Athletes who engage in any criminal activity or violations of civil law may be denied participation in an extracurricular program. Recognizing the varying degrees of the severity of the violations, consequences for such involvement may result in a minor reprimand or denial of participation depending on the nature of the offense.
7. Athletes shall abide by additional rules and regulations presented normally to all team members of a particular sport by the coaches. It is the policy of the Athletic Department to prohibit the use by students of any tobacco product, alcoholic product, or drugs not prescribed by a physician. For any violation, the following consequences will be assessed:
   1. First Offense: Dismissal from that sport season without gaining awards or recognition.
   2. Second Offense: The athlete will be denied participation in all athletic programs for the academic year.

Violations pertaining to excessive disciplinary problems may result in, but are not limited to, the above outlined punishments. Coaches may assess lesser penalties for violations not deemed as serious.

It is the policy of the Athletic Department and coaching staff that any action taken by a coach, under the general rules and regulations, against an athlete can result in an indefinite suspension for the athlete from that team. An infraction must be observed by a teacher, coach, chaperone, school administrator, board member, a member of law enforcement or the parent of the athlete in violation. In the event of any infraction of these policies or rules, the following procedures will take place:

1. The coach must inform the athlete either verbally or in writing about any infraction and the subsequent consequences. The coach will then conduct an informal hearing to allow the athlete to explain his/her actions.
2. The coach must contact the athlete’s parents, athletic director, and principal – either verbally or in writing – that the athlete is being denied participation.
3. In keeping with due-process procedure, if requested by the parent, a hearing involving the athlete, his/her parents, the involved coach, the athletic director, and the principal may be held. At that hearing, the denial of participation may be given definite duration or it may be lifted.

We have read and understand the above rules and regulations related to the Jefferson Academy Code of Conduct and will abide by them. We also understand the consequences and penalties for these rules and regulations if they are violated.

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