Jerome Joint School District No. 261

STUDENTS 3390

Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Chemical Use Policy

Extra-curricular and Co-curricular activities are subject to the supervision and regulation of the District.

Participation in extra-curricular or co-curricular activities is considered a privilege; not a right.

Students participating in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, whether sponsored by the IHSAA or not, shall

not use, have in possession, sell, or distribute alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs, or abuse prescription or non-

prescription drugs during their extra-curricular seasons. These rules are in effect twenty-four (24) hours a day. If a

student is charged with possession, or is seen illegally using tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs, the student will forfeit

the privilege of participating in accordance with the activities and student handbooks.

Policy Coverage

This policy applies to middle and high school students who are involved in the extra-curricular and co-curricular

activities program.

Policy Duration

This policy is in effect each school year from the date of the first practice for fall activities until the last day of

school or activities, whichever is later. Violations are cumulative, through the student's period of attendance in

grades 6-7-8 and separately in grades 9-12. The Administration shall publish the participation rules annually in the

activities and student handbooks.

Student and Parent/Legal Guardian Due Process

If a determination is made that a student has violated this policy, the student and parent or guardian shall be

notified of the violation by telephone where possible, and also by mail. Also at this time, the student and parent

or guardian shall be notified of the type of discipline that will be administered.

APPEAL PROCESS: Any parent or legal guardian and student who is aggrieved by the imposition of discipline shall

have the right to an informal conference with the principal, for the purpose of resolving the grievance. At such a

conference, the student and the parent shall be subject to questioning by the principal, and shall be entitled to

question staff involved in the matter being grieved.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of schools

Policy History:

Adopted on: 04/25/2009

Revised on: 02/23/2016

Revised on: 07/17/2018