2010 - 2011 Student Handbook ~ Grades 9-12 - McDonald County ...

McDonald County R-1 Extra Curricular Code
It is the responsibility of the McDonald County R-1 School District to
promote the mental, physical, social, emotional and moral well being of all the
participants involved in the extra-curricular programs. These programs are an
effective tool in preparing our youth in a positive manner to enter and
contribute in our society. These young adults must also realize that being a part
of an extra curricular program places additional responsibilities upon
themselves. If a student is elected to a state or national office of an
organization, financial responsibility of travel and all related expenses will be
the sole responsibility of the student or his/her parent/guardian. When a
student becomes part of an extra curricular program, they do not only represent
McDonald County R-1 School District while competing in extra curricular
contests, but also in the classroom, hallway and the community. Therefore, the
following guidelines have been established to define what is expected of
participants of the McDonald County R-1 School District:
1. Missouri State High School Activities Association and the McDonald
County R-1 School District rules and guidelines will be followed in
the areas of eligibility, insurance coverage, physical examination,
discipline referrals, practice and contest schedules.
2. Student and the Parent/Guardian must sign a Mustang Code of
Conduct before 1 st practice of 1 st sport.
3. Any student participant who is arrested or charged with a
misdemeanor (except minor traffic violations) or a felony must
inform a coach, athletic director or the building principal on the next
school day. Failure to do this will result in the student becoming
ineligible for ninety (90) school days.
The penalties are:
1 st Offense – restrictions from participating in a minimum of 40% of
the season and/or season contests, but can continue to practice.
a. If the offense involves drugs/alcohol the student will be
required to attend counseling at the expense of the student’s
parents before being allowed to continue to participate in
any activities at MCHS. The student will also have to pass
a drug test administered at parent’s expense before being
allowed back into the program.
2 nd Offense – restriction from extra curricular programs for a
minimum 180 school days.
3 rd Offense – loss of eligibility for remainder of school career.
Completion of the activity season is required for the student to qualify for
a varsity letter award. An exception would be an injury which prevented
further participation. No award will be presented to a student suspended for the
remainder of the season.
No student athlete may quit one sport and go out for another sport after the
season has begun without written mutual consent of both head coaches of the
sports involved.
The above policy is in effect during grades seventh and eight. When a
student enters McDonald County High School, the student will start at stage
one and the policy is inclusive for those years in grades nine through twelve.
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