Welcome to St. Francis Junior-Senior High. The administration and faculty are proud of the educational facility that has been provided for us. We have been at the forefront of new technologies in Western Kansas education, yet the heart and soul of our school are the teachers who are dedicated to providing quality instruction to you, the student.

St. Francis Schools will continue to work at maintaining a quality learning environment and to provide a variety of extracurricular activities. We are proud that our students have the reputation of maintaining our facilities and representing the community of St. Francis as polite and courteous young people.

The amount of success students have is directly proportional to their own effort and involvement.

HANDBOOK

All students are held responsible for knowing and abiding by the regulations in the Student Handbook which has been approved by the Board of Education.

ACADEMIC LOAD

The minimum load in high school consists of seven classes per day. Students are assigned to eight whenever possible. St. Francis senior high went to a nine period day so our students would be able to enroll in the new technologies and still have the opportunity to take classes in music, drama, and the vocations.

QUALITY PERFORMANCE ACCREDITATION (QPA)

SFCHS, in an effort to continue to maintain the academic excellence which has been achieved in the past has chosen the following areas to continue to monitor in areas of Reading, Math, and Character Development.

Outcome II--Improve Reading with an emphasis on increasing school content vocabulary.

Outcome III--Improve Basic Math Skills with an emphasis on problem solving skills.

Outcome V--Improving Grade Level Character Skills: 7th and 8th Grade -Improve self respect skills; 9th and 10th Grade -Improve awareness of alcohol and substance abuse; 11th and 12 Grade -Improve awareness in community and volunteer service.

CITIZENSHIP

Citizenship is defined as a student’s behavior within the school community, as well as his or her behavior in the local, state, and area communities. Citizenship will be a consideration in student eligibility for involvement in activities granted on the basis of higher level academic and activity performance-- i.e. prom servers, honor guard, and athletics.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

All electronic devices such as cell phones, iPods, MP3's, or any other devices must be turned off upon entering a classroom. Unauthorized cell phone communication and text messaging are strictly prohibited during class time.

ACTIVITIES

St. Francis Junior-Senior High is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association. This organization requires that a student must have passed at least five subjects of unit weight the previous semester to be eligible for interscholastic competition.

St. Francis Schools allow an ineligible student to practice on a week to week basis if they are passing each subject. They are not permitted to travel or be associated as a team member during any contest until they have been academically reinstated.

Behavior in the classroom or at an extracurricular activity (either as a participant or observer) that results in a disciplinary action could cause a student to forfeit opportunity to be involved in these activities. It has been determined that participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege, not a right for Kansas students.

When students are required to spend the night to participate in an activity, they are expected to be on their best behavior and to follow the instruction of their sponsor. Sack lunches or meal money will be provided for each meal requested by the sponsor. Students who are referred to the principal, by the sponsor, for inappropriate behavior on the overnight stay may lose this opportunity for future events.

SUBSTANCE POLICY

Student use, possession (including possession of drug paraphernalia), distribution, sale, or being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, steroids, or tobacco on any school premises or at any school function (home or away) is strictly prohibited. In addition, students who are a member of any school organization, school athletic team, or other school extracurricular activity, are required as a condition of membership to abide by this policy at all times (school or non-school) and in all places (school or non-school)--concurrent with the time that they are a member.

Penalties for these types of violations could result in prohibiting participation in school contests and other school events, suspension from school, and other discipline determined by school officials. Continual violations of this policy could result in recommendation for permanent expulsion from school. The principal, after consulting with related school staff, student, and parents, will decide (or recommend) what penalties will apply.

In accordance with USD 297 school board policy, the following regulations will be followed:

1) A student can only be disciplined under this policy when one or more of the following conditions occur:

a) a certified employee of the school, a law enforcement official, or the student's own parent or guardian reports a first-hand observation of a student violating this policy; or

b) a student is approached with an alleged violation reported from some other source and the student admits that the violation occurred.

2) Discipline: This applies to SFCHS students who are currently involved in school-related activities or who violate other provisions of this policy, in situations as specified above:

a) First Offense: The student, parents, related school staff, and principal will meet. The main focus of this meeting will be to identify that the student has violated this policy and that all involved in the meeting are aware of the problem and the consequences of a poor choice by the student. The penalty for the first offense will include loss of participation in at least the next scheduled contest or the next school event that the student would be in--and possibly additional discipline, depending on the result of the meeting. The student will continue to practice, where applicable, but will not participate in the missed contest or event. The penalty will be finally decided by the principal, and the student and the parents will be notified in writing.

b) In cases where a student violates this policy (such as misusing at a school event or on school property) and is not a member of any school organization, school athletic team, or other school extracurricular activity,one day of in-school suspension or of out-of-school suspension will be regarded as equivalent to missing one school event.

c) Second and Subsequent Offenses: The student, parents, related school staff, and principal will meet. The penalty will be decided upon by the principal on a case-by-case basis, but the penalty for each offense will become increasingly more severe than the previous penalty received by a student.

d) In accordance with the rules of the Kansas State High School Activities Association, the jr.-sr. high school principal can use a “not in good standing” determination to declare a student ineligible to participate in KSHSAA events. KSHSAA Rule 14, Article 2, states: “A student who is under penalty of suspension or whose character brings discredit to the school or to the student, as determined by the principal, is not in good standing and is ineligible for a period of time as specified by the principal.”

e) The principal may, at any time, use this KSHSAA rule to discipline a student who continually and habitually violates this policy or violates other expectations of good school and community citizenship.

3) Training rules for athletic teams and similar rules for other school extracurricular activities are separate from and in addition to the above discipline procedures. Coaches and sponsors will enforce such rules and the penalties for violating them.

4) In order to help control banned substances there will be no outside food or drink permitted to be brought into the school buildings. On trips for activities where coolers and lunches are needed, random searches and inspections by school personnel will be encouraged.

ASSEMBLIES

St. Francis students have a reputation for being extremely courteous to presenters of school assemblies. It is understood that when in the auditorium for any function students will be on their best behavior. Students who are disciplined during a school assembly will be barred from attending any future assemblies.

ATTENDANCE & ABSENTEE POLICIES

School attendance is a very important part of a student’s school record. We are proud at St. Francis that our average daily attendance is normally ninety-seven percent or higher. It is a proven fact that absenteeism is a major cause of academic failure.

Students are not to enter the building until 8:00 am unless they have a scheduled activity. Junior high students entering at 8:00 am will report to the cafeteria until 8:10 am when the junior high area is open.

Regular attendance is the responsibility of the student and the parent. It is hoped that the parents of USD 297 will play a major role in encouraging their children to have top attendance. Missing three days or less per year is required for an attendance award at the end of the year.

SFCHS WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO DECIDE WHETHER AN ABSENCE IS EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED, EXCEPT IN THE CASES OF TRUANCY.

Truancy is defined by USD 297 as:

1. Students who are legally required to attend school and are not attending.

2. Not attending school after leaving home to do so.

3. Leaving school without permission.

The penalty for truancy will be an administrative decision that may include suspension or make up of lost time, along with notification of proper county officials.

STUDENTS WHO ARE ABSENT SHOULD HAVE THEIR PARENTS CALL THE SCHOOL BY 10:00 AM ON THE DAY THEY ARE ABSENT OR PRESENT A WRITTEN EXCUSE UPON THEIR RETURN TO SCHOOL.

1. It is the responsibility of the student to make up missed work when absent due to illness or activities. Students are permitted one day for each day absent to turn in make up work or make up tests. Documentation of missing work will be required; the student will pick up an absentee slip from the office that will be signed by the teacher and student for their missing work.

2. Students are advised to get a “homework buddy” early in the school year to see that they get assignments to them on days they are gone.

3. Students must be in attendance for afternoon classes to participate in any after school activity. This can be waived by the principal in unusual circumstances.

4. Tardiness - a student who is tardy for class three times may have their grade reduced by the classroom teacher.

5. Excessive absences: WARNING, A student who for any reason is absent seven times from a semester course is referred by the teacher to the office. A letter will then be mailed to the parent advising them that continued absence may result in denial of credits.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

Students will not be permitted to leave school grounds during school hours without written or verbal permission from a teacher or parent and checking out of the office. Students may be sent on school related trips. Example: selling yearbook ads.

1. First offense: one day suspension

2. Second and subsequent offenses: two day suspension, two school events.

3. Students suspended out of school will be given zeros for the work missed and the student and a parent will be required to meet with the principal on the morning of reinstatement.

ATTIRE & GROOMING REGULATIONS

Cleanliness, good grooming, and neatness are trademarks of SFCHS students. The outstanding reputation of our students is enhanced by these personal habits. The regulation pertaining to unacceptable attire includes:

1. Hats, caps, and/or sunglasses will not be worn in the building during school (or when participating in school activities). Caps that are approved by the track coach and worn bill forward will be allowed at track meets.

2. Clothing with alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances advertisements or references will not be permitted.

3. Clothing or articles which are excessively soiled, torn, or ragged will not be permitted.

4. Clothing displaying vulgar writing or symbols, or sexual insinuations will not be permitted.

5. Clothing that is excessively revealing will not be permitted.

6. Shoes are to be worn when in the building.

7. Individual classroom dress policies will be on file in the office.

8. Only girls are permitted to wear earrings. No other visible body piercing or related jewelry is allowed.

AUTOMOBILES

Students who use cars for transportation to and from school are expected to comply with the regulations listed below. These regulations are reasonable and are for the protection of the entire student body.

1. Students driving on permits are reminded that such a permit entitles the student to go directly to and from school by the shortest route.

2. Students who have classes in the grade school are to walk, not use their car to go back and forth.

3. “Hot rodding” on school property will result in a disciplinary action and forfeiture of driving privileges. Students observed, by any staff member, endangering others will be reported to the office and in turn be reported to our local police.

4. Students are assigned specific areas to park in by class. Students who park in other areas will forfeit their parking privileges and be moved to the end of the lot.

5. Students are not to park in the circle drive in front of the school or in any other areas designated by the building principal.

BAD WEATHER SCHEDULE

During stormy weather, a decision to run regular bus routes, to run storm routes, or to call off school will be made and publicized as early as possible.

A decision concerning the early dismissal of school and the route that buses will run will be made and publicized at least one hour in advance of the time that school will be dismissed. There is an option for parents of bus students to plan ahead and not have their children ride when school is dismissed early because of storms.

Decisions will be immediately placed on the “Indian News” telephone line (332-8111), and then the area TV and radio stations will be contacted.

BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT

Textbooks are rented to students each year. Students are responsible for the books and equipment checked out to them. Students will be assessed financial penalties for lost or damaged books or equipment. Grade cards will be withheld until assessments are paid.

BULLYING POLICY (Adopted 11/13/2007)

The Board of Education prohibits bullying in any form on school property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The administration shall propose and the board shall review and approve a plan to address bullying on school property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event.
The plan shall include provisions for the training and education of staff members and students and shall include appropriate community involvement as approved by the Board. Students who have bullied others in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and expulsion. If appropriate, students who violate the bullying prohibition shall be reported to local law enforcement.

CAFETERIA

St. Francis Junior-Senior High is proud of the excellent breakfast and lunch program provided for their students and staff. Students are expected to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen when they are eating there. No food is to be taken out of the eating area. Students will enter the serving line in a descending order from seniors to seventh graders. Implementation of closed lunch hours for the 9th and 10th grade will continue. If a student needs to be excused during this time, we will follow regular policy for leaving school.

CHEATING

Any student caught cheating in any form may receive a “zero” for the assignment. The second offense of cheating in the same class may result in an “F” for the semester and removal from the class.

CONDUCT IN GENERAL - DISCIPLINE

Any conduct which causes or which creates a reasonable likelihood that it will cause a disruption with any school function, or that creates a reasonable likelihood that it will interfere with the health, safety or well-being, or rights of others is prohibited.

The preceding is a general standard that should be used as a guide by all students. Not all acts of misconduct can be itemized in this regulation. The following is an enumeration of some of the main areas of conduct which may lead to disciplinary action such as: detention, confiscation of material, revoking privileges, arrangement of schedules, probation, exclusion, mandatory program reassignment, suspension, or expulsion.

1. Use or threats of abuse, violence, force, noise, intimidation, insubordination or other similar conduct in a manner that constitutes an interference with school purposes or an individual’s human rights.

2. False communication, verbal or written, of the presence of a bomb or other explosive.

3. The willful causing or attempting to cause damage to private or school property.

4. Stealing or attempting to steal private or school property.

5. Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to oneself or others, including the throwing of objects or materials which could cause physical injury.

6. Possessing any object or material that is considered to be a weapon.

7. Using language which by school standards is considered vulgar or obscene.

8. Possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other controlled substances or being “under the influence” will result in immediate disciplinary action.

9. Boy - girl conduct on school property is limited to holding hands.

COMPUTER LABS / INTERNET

1. St. Francis Schools have labs in room 102, room 206, room 210, the library, the tech lab, and the journalism room.

2. Students using the internet are to have signed an official school form that indicates all the school regulations and rules are understood.

3. Food and drink are to be kept out of all the labs.

COPYMACHINES

1. The copy machines are to be used by staff and students on an approved list only. Copies are not to be made for personal use.

COUNCELING SERVICES

St. Francis Junior-Senior High have part-time counseling services that include the following: academic counseling, personal counseling, referrals and coordination with the services of the Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center, school testing program, and career exploration. The purpose of the guidance program is to be of assistance to students, families, and teachers and to assist in making the educational process as effective as possible. SFCHS will be glad to assist in any of these areas.

Financial aids, scholarships, and post secondary planning are the responsibility of both Mr. Cassidy and Mr. Carmichael or school designee.

DIRECTORY INFORMATION

The following items are designated as directory information and are required information needed for enrollment in St. Francis Junior-Senior High: Up- to-date health records, birth certificate, social security number, student name, address, and telephone number.

DISMISSAL FROM CLASS, STUDY HALL, OR ACTIVITY

When a student’s behavior in a class, study hall, or other activity endangers himself or others, when it takes so much of the attention of the teacher, sponsor, or other students that the class or activity can not be conducted, or when behavior is openly rebellious and disrespectful to the teacher, sponsor, or other members of the group involved, the offending student will be removed from that class.

FAN BEHAVIOR AT HOME AND AWAY SPORTING EVENTS

Good Sportsmanship has been given sanction in Kansas as “Rule 52.” In St. Francis Schools it is expected that our administration, faculty, coaches, students, players, and fans all conduct themselves in ways that display good sportsmanship. Failure to act accordingly could result in suspension from attending home and/or away activities.

FEES

Book rental, activity tickets, shop fees, lab fees, freshmen Driver’s Ed fees, and towel fees will be collected at enrollment.

FIRE & TORNADO DRILLS

Instructions are posted in each room as to where to go in case of an emergency. Drills will be held and posted according to state regulations.

FOOD, CANDY, AND DRINK IN THE SCHOOL

1. There are to be no open containers of pop, juice, etc. in the hall.

2. Each faculty member will decide their classroom rules for food and drink.

3. Students observed violating this policy will have their food or drink discarded.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

SFCHS will limit the enrollment of foreign exchange students to no more than two per semester. Foreign exchange students will not receive a SFCHS diploma unless they have met all of the requirements for graduation and have School Board approval. If they are not eligible to graduate, they may be given a certificate of attendance at the end-of-the-year award assembly but will not be given permission to participate in senior graduation activities.

GRADE POINT AVERAGES

St. Francis Junior-Senior High calculates grade point averages on a 4.0 scale, an A being equal to four points, a B three points, a C two points, and a D 1 point. Each faculty member is responsible to set up their own grade scale to determine a student’s classroom grade. All grades received in classes are used to calculate a student’s grade point average.

“Incomplete” will be given when a pupil’s work for the term is not complete. An “incomplete” must be removed by the time set by the teacher in the subject if the student is to receive credit for the first semester. Incomplete should not be given at the end of the second semester.

A “conditional” may be given in lieu of an “F” at the end of the first semester of a two semester course if the teacher believes the pupil can and will master the first semester’s work sufficiently well during the second semester so as to warrant granting of a credit for the first semester. Until such time as a condition is removed, it shall have all force and effect of a failure.

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS

1. Attendance: Eight semesters of attendance are required in order to be considered for graduation.

2. Credit: Students will earn a minimum of 24 credits to graduate from SFCHS. This may be waived by the principal in unusual circumstances; the waiver must also be approved by the Board of Education.

3. Four credits of English, three units of Science, three units of Mathematics, three units of History /Government (including American History and American Government), one unit of fine arts, one unit of careers, and one unit of health and PE are required.

4. REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE PREP: 4 UNITS OF ENGLISH (ENGLISH I, 2, 3, AND ADVANCED COMPOSITION), 4 UNITS OF ADVANCED MATHEMATICS, 2 UNITS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE, 3 UNITS OF SCIENCE, 3 UNITS OF SOCIAL STUDIES, AND 1 UNIT OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY.

5.To graduate with honors, a student must have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average and be in the top one-third of the class.

ILLNESS AND MEDICINE

Administering any medicine to students is not a recommended procedure for schools, but at times it is inevitable. Any medicine that needs to be administered at school should be done as follows:

1. Medication must be brought to school in a container appropriately labeled by a pharmacist and given to the school office.

2. Written permission from a parent detailing when and how medicine is to be distributed will be kept in the office file.

INSURANCE

All accidents that occur during the school day or athletic practice should be reported to the building principal. The only insurance carried by the school for student accidents is catastrophic insurance carried through the Kansas State High School Activities Association. The junior-senior high will enroll all students in this insurance coverage. Students who receive non-catastrophic injuries during the school day or during school activities will only be covered by their parents’ own insurance carrier.

JUNIOR-SENIORPROM

1. Juniors and seniors may invite guests as dates for the prom. The date must be at least a junior. All dates from outside of the local district will be signed up ahead of time with the prom sponsor. The sign up will include the name, age, and address of the date.

2. Prom servers will be the top seven grade point averages of both boy and girl sophomore students.

3. Once a student leaves the school premises during prom they will not be readmitted.

4. The promenade will begin at 7:00 pm, followed by the dinner and a dance ending at 11:30 pm.

LOCKERS

At the time of enrollment, students will be assigned to a locker for their use during the school year. Students will be responsible to keep their lockers presentable and will be held responsible for any damages. A student may personalize their locker, but good taste should be used. Any pictures of a sexual nature or of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco will not be allowed.

PE and school lockers will have locks available.

OUTSIDEVISITORS

Students that have friends or relatives wanting to visit school for a portion of the day must have approval from the office the day preceding the visit. Class size and activities taking place on the day requested will be considered.

PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES

A parent may schedule a conference by calling the high school office and requesting a time to meet with a teacher, counselor, or principal. Currently, there will be an event at least once a year allowing the parents an opportunity to visit the school.

PROGRESSREPORTS

During the fifth week of the first three nine weeks, reports will be sent home with students. These forms are computerized grading sheets detailing tests and assignments.

REPORTCARDS

Report cards will be handed out at the end of each nine weeks. The grades from the final nine weeks will be mailed.

SCHOLARSHIPS

St. Francis High School is recognized statewide as having an exceptional scholarship program for their graduates. The community has provided many different types of scholarships and each graduate is eligible to apply. The local scholarship applications are given out March 1 and are to be turned in completed no later than 4:00 pm on the last school day in March. Most scholarships are based on ACT scores, grade point average, participation in activities, citizenship / attendance, and financial need.

SCHOOL BUS REGULATIONS

Regular routes

Students shall be on time at the designated loading areas. Rigid standards of discipline must be maintained at all times in order to satisfy requirements. Whenever a driver must direct attention from the road, danger exists.

While riding the bus:

1. Students shall stay in their seats while the bus is in motion.

2. Except for ordinary conversation, students shall observe quiet conduct.

3. Students shall not throw waste paper on the floor of the bus or out windows.

4. No part of the body shall be extended through the windows of the bus.

5. Students shall not leave the bus through the emergency door unless an emergency exists.

6. The driver is in full charge of the bus.

Disciplines and penalties:

1. The riding privilege of a student may be revoked for violation of the rules or for conduct which is detrimental to the safe operation of the school bus.

2. Students shall comply promptly with the requests of the driver.

3. The driver may assign specific seats to any and all riders.

4. Students who live on the opposite side of the road will be asked to cross several feet in front of the bus for safety reasons.

5. Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited.

Activity Buses 95 and 97:

The same rules and regulations should be followed as for the regular routes except:

1. The emergency door may be used to load and unload large equipment (i.e. band instruments, vaulting poles.)

2. The activity sponsor is in charge of the conduct of the bus and will work with the driver to insure the safety of the students.

3. If the bus driver observes the sponsor cannot control a situation, he / she shall take command and report the incident as soon as possible to the building principal.

4. Any student who rides to an event on the school bus will also return home on the bus unless the sponsor has written or personal permission from the parent only for the student to return home some other way.

5. If anyone is picked up or unloaded at any point other than the regular location, the office should be notified before leaving and the coach and driver will be notified that it will be permissible to do so.

Indian Activity Bus (LTC 40):

The same rules and regulations should be followed for the other activity buses except:

1. Water will be the only drink allowed on the bus. No sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.

2. Students will be given individual trash sacks to put trash in before exiting the bus when coming home. Meals can be eaten on the bus, with water.

3. The restroom will be used only with the permission of the sponsor supervising the trip. It should only be used in an emergency.

SEASONTICKETS

An Indian Attitude pass will be sold prior to the first home contest in the high school office. The cost of the pass will be based on the number of home events. It will allow all immediate family members admittance to both junior high and high school home events.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES PERTAINING TO GRADUATION

Money earned from the junior class magazine sale will be used to pay for senior caps and gowns. The office will maintain enough money in the senior account to pay for the normal after-graduation activities - D.J. for dance, breakfast, bowling, and movie.

If $200 or less remains in the account at the end of the year, those funds will be put in student activity (for the use of all students) for the next year. If more than $200 remains, the office will distribute it evenly to each class member.

Student speakers for graduation will be the senior class president and the class vice- president.

STUDENT DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

1. The only acceptable boy-girl conduct on school premises or at school activities is holding hands.

2. Students observed in unacceptable conduct by staff will be sent to the office. The principal will notify each parent and explain that any further violations will result in forfeiture of a student activity or suspension.

3. Students representing St. Francis High School are to avoid all unacceptable conduct at the event in which they are performing.

SUSPENSION - EXPULSION - DETENTION

A discipline file will be kept by the building principal on students who violate any of the rules of conduct of USD 297. Serious offense or repeated violations could result in the following forms of discipline.

In-school suspension - student will be isolated from classes for one to three days. The student will be permitted a supervised restroom break in the morning and the afternoon. They will be brought their assignments for credit each day and may purchase a school lunch to be brought to the room.

Out of school suspension - a period of time ranging from one to five days during which the student is not permitted to attend school or participate in any school activities, all assignments will be for no credit. To be readmitted to school a conference with the student, parent, teacher, and principal is required.

Expulsion - suspension for the remainder of the school year with no credit given for the semester attended.

Detention - students may be assigned time after school from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm. Students may be assigned time by their teacher. They will have the option of staying the day assigned or the following day if they are a bus student. Parents will be notified.

ST. FRANCIS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

COACHING GUIDELINES

NEWS MEDIA & PROGRAMS

1. The head coach will provide team lists to the office as soon as possible each sports season. The head coach should notify the office of any program changes during the season as soon as the change is made.

2. The head coach is responsible for sending preseason questionnaires to the media in timely fashion and also to get team stats to the league statistician on time each week.

3. Game or match information for our local paper should be available to the sportswriter as soon as possible(the following day or the following Monday). This may be turned in at the office, taken to the Herald, or handed to the writer at a meeting in the office.

4. The head coach should call or designate someone to call the news media after each home event.

SUPERVISION

1.Every athletic practice will have the supervision of a coach. Supervision begins when athletes enter the locker room and is completed when they leave the building.

2.Students are to be supervised at all times on all trips. Coaches must be aware of what is taking place on the bus. The bus must be clean and picked up when arriving at home. Coaches should supervise the athletes until they have transportation home or leave the building and make sure all lights are turned off. All doors should be shut and locked.

3.Harassment of players or horseplay is not permitted. Likewise, profane language is not allowed, and coaches should set a good example by refraining from the use of such language.

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT

The head coach will be responsible for the care, storage, and inventory of all athletic equipment used during their season of sport. Accurate records should be kept when equipment is checked out. At the close of the season, the inventory, along with requests for next year, should be given to the principal within two weeks.

1. Equipment should be stored in the storage area and suits stored in the suit room.

2. Old equipment that is to be discarded must be approved by the principal before it is taken off the inventory.

3. Head coaches should give the necessary instruction to athletes before they launder their suits. They should be kept clean for all events.

4. All equipment lost by the athlete will be billed to the athlete.

SCHEDULING

1. The principal will be responsible for finalizing the sports schedule. Coaches input will be used as much as

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