HAZEN PUBLIC SCHOOL

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – CODE OF CONDUCT/MEDICAL CARE RELEASE

2022-2023 School Year

We welcome and encourage our students to participate in the wide variety of activities offered by Hazen Public School. These activity programs exist for the student development of skills, attitudes, and self-esteem. Activities enhance the physical, social, emotional, artistic, and intellectual growth of our students. Participating in a Hazen Public School activity program is a privilege which requires students to uphold high standards of citizenship, conduct, and appearance that are appropriate for the students who represent Hazen Public School and the community of Hazen. To participate in a school activity, parents/guardians and students must sign this code and accept the terms, conditions, and rules set forth by Hazen Public School, the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA), and the coach/advisor of each activity. Parents/guardians are encouraged to be positive and supportive in their relationships with coaches/advisors. A team effort by parents/guardians, the school and participants are needed. Positive parental/guardian communication with coaches/advisors is encouraged.

1. CODE OF CONDUCT/MEDICAL RELEASE FORM – All activity participants (athletic, activity, dance) participants along with parents/guardians are required to read and sign this Code of Conduct/Medical Care release form. This form must be completed every year. Activity participants are not allowed to participate in any contest, game performance, or other interscholastic event until a current signed Code of Conduct/Medical Care Release form is on file with the Athletic Director or Activities Director of HPS.
2. PHYSICALS – All athletes including dance team members are REQUIRED to have a physical signed by a physician and the participant’s parent/guardian certifying the participant has passed an adequate physical examination. Only physical forms from April 15th or later from the current year are accepted for the coming school year. Participants are not allowed to practice until a signed form is on file with the Athletic Director or Activities Director of HPS.
3. CONCUSSION FORM – All athletes including dance team members along with parents/guardians are required to read and sign a concussion form. This form must be completed every year. Athletes are not allowed to participate in any practice, contest, or game performance until a signed current concussion form is on file with the Athletic Director or Activities Director of HPS.
4. PARITICIPATION FEE – All junior high and high school athletes, activities, or dance team members are required to pay participation fees of $35.00 (junior high) and $50 (high school). Other non-athletic activities sponsored by Hazen Public School may also require a $20 participation fee (dance team members, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, etc.) to the Hazen Public School office. Students will be responsible for their own meal expenses for out-of-town trips.

SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY – In accordance with the North Dakota High School Activities Association and Hazen Public School the following academic requirements are adopted for eligibility in school activities.

1. Hazen Junior High Students (Grades 7-8): To participate, students may not be failing in any class. Grades are checked after two weeks at the beginning of each quarter and each Monday following until the end of the quarter. If a student has a failing grade in a class, he/she is declared academically ineligible for one week (from Tuesday – Monday). The student’s grades will then be checked weekly, and the student will remain academically ineligible until all classes are being passed. Failure to pass all classes at the end of the semester will make the student ineligible for a period of 2 weeks the following semester.
2. Hazen High School Students: To participate, students must be enrolled in 6 classes each semester and passing in all of these classes. Grades are checked after two weeks at the beginning of each semester and each Monday following until the end of the semester. If a student is not passing all classes, he/she is declared academically ineligible for one week. The student’s grades will then be checked weekly (Monday), and the student will remain academically ineligible until all classes are being passed. Assessments are made using the cumulative grade that is computed from day one of the class each semester. Failure to pass all classes at the end of the semester will make the student ineligible for a period of two weeks the following semester.
3. A student who is ineligible is not allowed to travel with the team.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE – At both the junior high and high school level, a student must be in attendance at school all day to practice, be involved in an event, perform or compete unless prior approval is given by the Athletic Director, Activities Director or Building Principal.

PRACTICE & GAME/EVENT ATTENDANCE – Activity participants are expected to attend all practices and games/events while in season. In certain situations, participants will need to be absent for justifiable reasons and are considered “excused absences”. However, “unexcused absences” may result in suspension from school activities. Excused and unexcused absences will be determined by coaches/advisors and school administrators and may vary from activity to activity depending upon specific circumstances.

CITIZENSHIP/SPORTSMANSHIP – School activity participants are expected to exhibit good citizenship and sportsmanship while at school and in the community. The conduct and behavior of participants is closely observed in many areas of school life and is a direct reflection of themselves, their parents, the school, the community, and the coach/advisor. Participants will be courteous and show respect for people and property. Poor citizenship and poor sportsmanship determined by coaches/advisors and school administrators may result in a suspension. Poor citizenship will include, but not limited to: vandalism, theft, false fire alarms, bomb scares, abusive language, indecent exposure, fighting, and severe misconduct on bus trips.

SPECIFIC TEAM/ACTIVITY RULES – Individual programs may have additional training rules/regulations that apply to students with approval by the Athletic and/or Activities Director. Program participants will be made aware of any specific program rules and regulations that exist. Ability alone does not guarantee a position in any activity. Dedication, cooperation, practice, teamwork, fundamentals, and respect for team/activity rules are required.