High School Student Handbook - South Milwaukee School District

1. A performance (i.e. game, meet, contest, play, etc.) has priority over any practice or
rehearsal, and the student is excused from the other activity without penalty.
2. Participation or performance in a theatre, conference, district, or state tournament
series event takes priority. If a student should choose not to participate in the
theatre, conference, district or state tournament series, they will not be permitted to
participate in any activity during the same date(s).
3. The FIRST activity (based on starting date) the student joins or commits to will take
precedent in the event of practice or performance conflict. The first activity will be
considered the student’s “primary” activity. Students who wish to be involved in
additional activities MUST make prior arrangements with their primary
advisor/coach to attend a practice or any portion of a practice for another activity in
place of their regular practice.
4. If a performance in one activity conflicts with a performance in another activity, the
student will perform in the activity taking priority under provisions 1, 2, or 3. If this
causes a problem, and the coaches/advisors cannot agree, the Activities, Athletics &
Recreation Coordinator will act as arbitrator.
PROCEDURES REGARDING ALL VIOLATIONS
1. All violations must be reported to the respective coach, advisor, or administrator.
2. In cases where there is disagreement or extenuating circumstances, a meeting of
the Appeal Board will be held to weigh evidence and make a final decision.
3. An Appeal Board will consist of five faculty members (one will act as chairperson).
Discrimination Complaint procedures apply in all cases.
4. All coaches and advisors are to consider these guidelines as minimum standards,
and are permitted to enforce regulations beyond these limits if written
documentation has been approved by administration. Some activities have
additional constitutional requirements.
5. Depending on the nature of the violation, the student may be subject to disciplinary
action in all activities in which they are currently participating.
DRUG/ALCOHOL VIOLATION PROCEDURES
The following Drug/Alcohol Program Policy is in effect:
1. In cases of self-referral, a student may be allowed to complete an awareness
group in lieu of the assigned suspension.
2. When a code violation occurs, the student may request, in writing, to
complete an awareness group to reduce or take the place of a suspension.
This request must be presented to the Appeal Board for consideration.
3. When a code violation occurs, the student may request, in writing, to complete an
awareness group in lieu of a suspension. This request must be presented to the
Appeal Board for consideration.
4. A student undergoing alcohol/drug rehabilitation will be suspended from contests
and practices until such time as they produce a signed medical release with
parental approval.
5. The facilitator of the awareness group may discuss the need for a professional
assessment. If further evaluation is necessary, the student is expected to follow
through on its recommendation. Failure to do so will result in further suspension
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