Athletic Eligibility and Participation

Extra-curricular activities are a privilege. Students participating in extra-curricular activities in the district are

subject to all rules and regulations of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Suspension or

termination of the participation privilege is within the sole discretion of the school administration. The

principal makes all final decisions concerning violations of the extra-curricular code. The principal will

consult with the athletic director before rendering a final decision.

To be eligible for participation in extracurricular activities, student-athletes must:

1. Have a valid physical examination on file at the school

2. Submit Proof of Medical Insurance to the school

3. Submit a signed District Athletic Packet

4. Maintain a 2.0 GPA with (1 or no F’s) each quarter grading period

5. Be on track to meet graduation requirements

6. Have a positive attendance record

7. Adhere to all EdCode, CIF, District, and School Policies

SIskiyou Union High School District Code of Conduct

I. Academic Eligibility

All students-athletes’ participation in extra-curricular activities must meet Siskiyou Union High School District

academic standards. These standards are as follows:

1. Participants must be enrolled in six classes;

2. Participants must maintain a 2.0 GPA on current and preceding report cards;

3. Participants will be allowed to participate with one (F) if the have a 2.0 GPA or higher

II. Attendance

Student-athletes are expected to maintain a positive attendance record. Excessive absences and tardiness

may result in a suspension from participation in athletics. Student-athletes must be in class all day to

participate in practices or games. Special considerations may be made for excused absences (medical and

dental appointments, religious observations, bereavement or other extraordinary circumstances approved by

the principal). A student-athlete receiving a cut or unverified absence will not be permitted to participate in

practices or games the day of their absence.

III. Student-Athlete Conduct

Student-athletes are representing the Siskiyou Union High School District and must maintain high standards at

all times. Any conduct on the part of a student-athlete, which, because of its nature, brings discredit to the

Siskiyou Union High School District athletics program or the district in general, will be reviewed and

consequences assigned on an individual basis by the principal, athletic director and/or coach.

The Siskiyou Union High School District Athletic Department Code of Conduct is built upon three C’s of

student-athlete development and the CIF Six Pillars of Character for student-athletes. The Athletic Department

in conjunction with the teachers, school board, and community at large will seek to promote these

characteristics and build highly functioning and well rounded student athletes who are ready to compete in life

after high school.

The Three C’s of Student-Athlete Development

1. Character

a. At all times, do what’s right

b. Pursue victory with honor

2. Camaraderie

a. We Not Me

b. Respect teammates, coaches, officials and opponents at all times

3. Competitiveness

a. Demonstrate pride in your effort; accept defeat with dignity

b. Compete on and off the field of play

CIF Six Pillars of Character for Interscholastic Student-Athletes

1. TRUSTWORTHINESS

2. RESPECT

3. RESPONSIBILITY

4. FAIRNESS

5. CARING

6. CITIZENSHIP

Conduct Detrimental to the Team, School, Community, or Self

Any conduct that negatively affects the Siskiyou Union High School District community will not be tolerated.

Such conduct will be reviewed by the principal, athletic director, and/or coach and student-athletes will be

subject to disciplinary action in the form of suspension, loss of playing time, and more.

Violations include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Violations of School, District, CIF, EdCode Rules

2. Cyberbullying, Bullying, and Harassment

3. Violations of Local, State, Federal Laws

4. Use of Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, or Androgenic/Anabolic Steroids

5. Quitting a Team

1. Violations of School, District, CIF, EdCode Rules

Student-athletes will comply with all school district policies and regulations. Student-athletes are required to

comply with all Education Codes in order to remain eligible for participation. Any student-athlete who

chooses to participate in co‐curricular activities and who violates the school, district, CIF or EDCode rules

in any way may experience disciplinary consequences.

a. Suspension or termination of the participation privilege is within the sole discretion of the school

administration.

b. The principal makes all final decisions concerning violations of the extra-curricular code.

c. The principal will consult with the athletic director before rendering a final decision.

2. Cyberbullying, Bullying, and Harassment

The Siskiyou Union High School District will not tolerate behavior that infringes on the safety of any

student. A student-athlete shall not intimidate or harass another person through words or actions. Such

behavior includes: direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults; and social

isolation or manipulation. This includes cyber-bullying, threatening or harassing another student

through any social networking site or electronic media device (i.e, texting, sexting, photos). Any

student-athlete who chooses to participate in any form of cyberbullying, bullying, or harassment, will be

subject to disciplinary action in the form of suspension, loss of playing time, and additional

consequences as deemed appropriate.

a. Suspension or termination of the participation privilege is within the sole discretion of the school

administration.

b. Completion of the Social Media for Students course.

c. Completion of the Bullying, Hazing, Inappropriate Behaviors course.

d. The principal makes all final decisions concerning violations of the extra-curricular code.

e. The principal will consult with the athletic director before rendering a final decision.

3. Violations of Local, State, Federal Laws

Student-athletes who violate the law at school will be subject to the same discipline as other students.

Pursuant to Section I. B and the Siskiyou Union High School Behavior Policy, they may also be subject to

suspension or removal from sports depending on the seriousness of the offense.

Criminal Acts: Student-athletes who violate the law at school or while involved with a school event may be

removed from sports. Verification of criminal acts outside of school is often difficult. Student-athletes known

to have been arrested or cited for a violation of the law outside of school may be subject to the penalties

listed below.

a. First Offense: Suspension from co-curricular participation for no less than 30 days of school

from the first date of disciplinary action.

b. Second Offense: Suspension from co-curricular participation for the duration of the school

year. The student-athlete will be placed on probation for the following year, and a subsequent

violation while on probation will cause the student-athlete to be denied further co-curricular

participation for the remainder of the school year.

c. Third Offense: Suspended from all sports, practices, and athletic activities for the remainder of

the student-athlete’s high school career.

4. Use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or androgenic/anabolic steroids

Student-athletes and participants in co-curricular activities are expected to never use, possess, sell or be in

the presence of and location of illegal alcohol or drugs, as defined in Education Code 48900, at any time.

Student-athletes may not host or remain present at events, activities, or locations where illegal distribution

of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances are present and/or being used. Student-athletes and their

parents/legal guardians/caregivers agree that the student shall not use androgenic/anabolic steroids

without the written prescription of a fully licensed physician (as recognized by the AMA) to treat a medical

condition.

a. First Offense: Automatic suspension from co-curricular participation for no less than 7 days.

The student-athlete and parent may meet with the coach, athletic director, and/or principal to

create a restoration plan. The student-athlete may only attend meetings, sessions and

practices at the coach’s approval; they may not compete or perform in any games.

i. Students caught vaping must complete the Understanding Vaping and E-cigarettes

course during their suspension.

b. Second Offense: Automatic suspension from co-curricular participation for no less than 30

days. Suspension begins with activities starting on the first date of disciplinary action. The

student-athlete and parent will meet with the coach, athletic director, and/or principal to identify

a restoration plan. The student-athlete will be required to receive an alcohol/drug assessment

and education.

c. Third Offense: Automatic suspension from co-curricular participation for the remainder of

the school year. The student-athlete will be placed on probation for the following year and

a subsequent violation while on probation will result in the student being denied further

co-curricular participation for the remainder of that school year.

5. Quitting a team

Quitting an extra-curricular activity is defined as choosing to leave a team after uniforms have been

handed out and a roster has been created. A student-athlete may leave a team without penalty with the

approval of their coach. A parent/guardian pulling a student-athlete from a team, with or without the

student’s consent, will be defined as a quit.

a. Any student-athlete who quits a team will be suspended from all sports for the remainder of that

season of sport and 30% of their next season of sport.

DUE PROCESS REVIEW:

● Student-athletes suspended from co-curricular activities will be notified by the principal of the

suspension and the basis thereof, as soon as practical after the school becomes aware of the basis

for the suspension.

● Student-athletes shall be entitled to a conference with the principal in a timely manner. If the

student-athlete or his/her/their parent is not satisfied with the results of the conference referred to in

paragraph B above, they may have the decision reviewed by the superintendent by making a request

within five (5) school days of receiving the notification of the decision.

● If the student-athlete or his/her/their parent is not satisfied with the decision of the superintendent,

they may appear before the school board at a regular meeting (closed or open as requested by the

parent).

● During the appeal process as noted above, the suspension from co-curricular activities remains

in effect pending the outcome of the appeal.

● The process provided for herein is intended to be informal in nature and shall in no way be intended

to confer a right to appeal or hearing, other than as specifically provided for herein.

Lettering Policy

1. Student athletes who start and finish their first varsity season, including the playoffs, will receive their

Block Letter.

2. All students who start and finish a season, including the playoffs, will receive a participation emblem Any

student injured during the season will receive their emblem.

3. Any student who becomes ineligible due to grades will not receive a letter, emblem or other team

awards.

4. Any student who is removed from a team because of a code infraction will not receive a letter,

emblem or other team awards.

Transportation Policy - Board Adopted 9.14.16

Each athlete representing the district shall depart and return in transportation arranged by the school.

Athletes returning from out of town athletic contests will be released only to their parents at the conclusion

of the activity. The coach in charge may release a student to his or her parent or guardian only if the parent

or guardian is physically present at the event and signs the student out.

In limited situations, if an athlete's parent desires to decline district provided transportation, the

parent/guardian may request permission to have their son or daughter ride with a non-district sponsored

driver (who may or

may not be the parent of the student).

To request this accommodation, the parent/guardian must complete the Student Excursion &

Transportation By Non-District Sponsored Driver Agreement and have it approved 24 hours prior to

the scheduled departure time. The district reserves the right to deny this request for reason of: road or

travel conditions, importance of identified contest and the desire to have a “team” to travel together, identified

drivers private driver application, and timeliness of the request. All identified drivers must be at least 25 years

of age and have a Private Driver Application on file for the current school year.