PHILOSOPHY

Extracurricular activities are an integral part of the Grayslake Community High School District’s overall student experience. While our number one goal as a school district is to provide the best academic experience for all students, extracurricular activities provide special opportunities for students to develop specialized skills and build character. The educational value of extracurricular participation is immeasurable; participants will develop physical, mental, and social skills, as well as develop positive values and ethics that they will use beyond their high school years. Involvement in the extracurricular program is voluntary. It is also a special privilege that comes with responsibility. Students are held to a higher standard and are viewed as representatives of their team/activity, their school, the district, and their community. Accordingly, students who participate in extracurricular or co-curricular activities are responsible for exhibiting behavior in accordance with the Grayslake Community High School District 127 Code of Conduct.

PURPOSE

All Grayslake High School District 127 students are expected to comply with the rules and regulations of the school and school district, make good decisions, and conduct themselves in a manner that will bring dignity and respect to themselves, their team/activity, their school, and their community. The Extracurricular Code of Conduct will be distributed annually to all students who choose to participate in extracurricular activities. It will also be published in the district’s Parent-Student Handbook. Students and parents are encouraged to discuss any questions regarding the code with their coach, sponsor, Athletic Director, Activities Director, or the Associate Principal for Student Services.

This Code of Conduct defines the expectations that must be followed by all students who participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities. All stakeholders involved will consider the level of violation, the best interests of the individual student, and the integrity of the extracurricular program. The Code of Conduct requirements must be followed by these students on and off campus, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. A student’s Code of Conduct violations are cumulative, regardless of level, beginning with the student’s and parents’/guardians/ initial acknowledgement of this Code of Conduct during the registration process and continuing throughout the student’s high school career.

CODE OF ETHICS

Student Belief Statements

I will respect the Code of Conduct, the consequences, and the redemption process.

I will be responsible for my attitude and behavior.

I will be considerate and respectful towards coaches, sponsors, other participants, and officials.

I will influence and encourage my peers to reach achievements at the highest level.

I accept and understand the responsibility and privilege of representing my school and community.

I will respect myself and others on social media.

I will obey the law.

Parent Belief Statements

I will respect the Code of Conduct, the consequences, and the redemption process.

I will lead by example.

I will foster open communication and mutual respect among staff, parents, and students for a successful extracurricular program.

I will recognize that student participation in any extracurricular activity is a privilege.

I will respect others on social media.

I will provide support for coaches and officials by refraining from coaching from the stands, sidelines, etc.

Staff Belief Statements

We will respect the Code of Conduct, the consequences, and the redemption process.

We will strive to foster dignity, confidence, and self-esteem in participants.

We will support students in meeting the Code of Conduct and the standards of conduct.

We will be committed to our students and our programs.

We will model discipline, personal integrity, self-control, and responsibility.

We will demonstrate good citizenship.

We will listen intently and patiently to all sides without prejudgment.

PROCEDURES

The Code of Conduct is administered by the Principal or designee in collaboration with the Athletic Director, Student Activities Director, and the coaches/directors/advisors/sponsors of the extracurricular activities.

Code of Conduct violations may arise due to informational sources, such as, but not limited to, technology, students, staff, parents, municipal authorities, and media which depicts illegal or inappropriate behavior. The Athletic Director, Associate Principal for Student Services, and the Principal will determine if a Code meeting is warranted.

If a Code of Conduct meeting is warranted, the student’s privilege of participation will be immediately suspended until a meeting with the Code of Conduct Council is held to discuss the infraction. The meeting will be held with the student and their parents or guardians as soon as possible. The purpose of this code of Conduct meeting is to provide the opportunity for all participants to present information as it relates to the student and the incident in question. Failure to attend the meeting will constitute a waiver of any appeal rights under this Code of Conduct.

The parent/guardians shall be notified and advised of the date and time of this meeting.
The Code of Conduct Council may include the Athletic Director, Student Activities Director, Prevention and Wellness Coordinator, Associate Principal for Student Services, counselors, deans, coaches or sponsors, or others that may be directly involved with the student.
The Code of Conduct Council will decide if a violation of the Code of Conduct occurred and will determine the appropriate consequence.
The Code of Conduct Council will consider the level of violation, as well as aggravating and mitigating circumstances in determining the consequence for a Code of Conduct violation.
Following the meeting the parents/guardians will be provided a written decision.

The content of this Code of Conduct for all types of violations is cumulative. The Code of Conduct is enforced once the student begins participation in the extracurricular program and extends throughout the student’s high school career. The Code of Conduct is in effect 24 hours per day, on or off campus throughout the entire calendar year, including weekends and summer, and does not supersede District 127 school discipline policies, which may apply in addition to this Code of Conduct. Consequences for violations as explained below will start with the student’s and parents’/guardians’ initial acknowledgement of this Code of Conduct during the registration process.

Grayslake Community High School District 127 understands individual characteristics among the numerous athletic teams, clubs, activities, off-campus privileges, and performance groups that fall under the Code of Conduct. Therefore, a tiered system has been designed to differentiate consequences for violations.

Extracurricular Student Expectations

Athletic Acknowlegements, Consents and Procedures

Code of Conduct for Extracurricular Activities

Code of Conduct Incident Chart

Appeal Process

Policy for Posting in School

Regulations Governing High School Dances and Other Activities