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ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT
The Grosse Pointe Public School System, Grosse Pointe, Michigan
BOARD POLICY JCDD (Revised August, 2002)
The Grosse Pointe Public School System’s High School Athletic Code
of Conduct defines eligibility, explains attendance procedures,
and identifies behavior expectations and disciplinary consequences
for all high school student athletes.
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IMPORTANT
The High School Athletic Code of Conduct is
in effect from the first day a student joins a GPPS high school
athletic team. The Code remains in effect 24 hours a day,
365 days a year (regardless of time of day, week, month, or
year, location of events / place of events, and/or particular
sport season)until completion of a student’s participation
in high school athletics .
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I. Academic Eligibility
To be deemed eligible for athletic participation during the season
of a sport, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA)
requires that student athletes earned at least 20 credit hours the
previous semester and are passing at least 20 credit hours the present
semester. The Grosse Pointe Public School System, as a member of
the MHSAA, abides by this eligibility standard.
The Grosse Pointe Public School System, however, encourages much
higher academic achievement. As an incentive for academic excellence,
those athletes achieving a grade point of at least 3.0 during their
season of competition are honored at their season-ending Athletic
Awards program. Varsity athletes receive a league Academic Team
Certificate. Junior Varsity and Freshman level athletes receive
a Grosse Pointe Public School System Academic Certificate.
II. Attendance
A. Regular Practices
Practices are essential for proper conditioning, improvement of
techniques, and acquisition of teamwork skills. Therefore, athletes
are required to attend scheduled practices. Athletes who are absent
from school are excused from practice on the same day as the absence.
Athletes who are suspended from school may not participate in
practices or competition during the suspension. Athletes assigned
a partial day of in-school separation may not participate on the
same day unless granted the privilege by administration. Athletes
suspended from school twice during the same season are suspended
from the team for the remainder of that season. Athletes must
attend a minimum of 3 classes the day of a competition unless
the absence is approved administratively .
B. Vacation Practices
Practice schedules and attendance rules are set by coaches in
a consistent and fair manner and are approved by the Athletic
Director before implementation
Attendance procedures are developed for the protection of both
the athlete and the coach and for the orderly progression and
development of the total team. Athletes who do not train during
an extended vacation could be seriously injured if allowed to
participate under highly competitive game conditions. Teams cannot
be developed to their fullest potential when all members are not
present.
III. Acceptable and Unacceptable Behavior
Any student who makes the decision to act in an unacceptable manner
is disciplined by the School System as set forth in this Code of
Conduct and is offered rehabilitation as indicated. Corrective/rehabilitative
action is uniformly applied to each Grosse Pointe Public School
System athlete.
Students who are not cooperative or who impede an investigation
face additional penalties up to and including permanent suspension
from athletics.
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GUIDELINES FOR DISCIPLINARY
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Unexcused absence from practice.
Subsequent unexcused absences from practice.
Unexcused absence from a contest as determined by coach.
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Discretion of coach.
Coach will contact the athlete's parent(s). Corrective action
will be at the discretion of coach.
Suspended from participation for remainder of season.
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UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR-Substance Abuse
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GUIDELINES FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
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FIRST OFFENSE for possession and/or use of:
tobacco, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs, or other behavior-altering
substances, except medication as prescribed by a licensed
physician.
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Immediate suspension from participation in
20% * of the MHSAA allowed competitions, served consecutively,
for the athlete's current or next sport.
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* For baseball and softball, 20 days will be used as
the MHSAA allowable competitions. Therefore, 20% equals
four competition days and 40% equals eight competition
days of game suspension .
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The student and parents are responsible for making an appointment
with the Student Assistance Program Coordinator/ Facilitator.
Following the suspension, the student may continue to take
part in athletic competition if he/she is actively complying
with the Coordinator's / Facilitator's recommendations. Failure
to successfully complete the rehabilitation program may entail
a delay in re-entering, or suspension from, all athletic activities.
Participation in the Grosse Pointe Schools Substance Abuse
Education Program "Choices," or a referral to an
outside substance abuse program may be required. All costs
of an outside referral will be the responsibility of the participant.
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SECOND OFFENSE for possession and/or use of:
tobacco, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs, or other behavior-altering
substances, except medication as prescribed by a licensed
physician.
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Immediate removal from the team with a minimum suspension
from 40% * of the MHSAA allowed competitions, served
consecutively, for athlete’s current/next sport.
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* For baseball and softball, 20 days will be used as
the MHSAA allowable competitions. Therefore, 20%
equals four competition days and 40% equals eight competition
days of game suspension .
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The student and parents are responsible for making an appointment
with the Student Assistance Program Coordinator/ Facilitator.
Following the suspension, the student may continue to take
part in athletic competition if he/she is complying with the
Coordinator's / Facilitator's recommendations. Failure to
successfully complete the rehabilitation program may entail
a delay in re-entering, or mean suspension from all athletic
activities. Recommendations at this level may include a referral
to an outside substance abuse program. All costs of an outside
referral will be the responsibility of a participant.
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| THIRD OFFENSE for possession
and/or use of: tobacco, alcoholic beverages, narcotics,
drugs, or other behavior-altering substances, except medication
as prescribed by a licensed physician. |
Suspension from all athletic participation
for the remainder of the athlete's high school career. A career
suspension appeal will be heard after one calendar year pending
re-enrollment and completion of a substance abuse program approved
by the Student Assistance Program Coordinator/Facilitator. All
costs of the rehabilitation program will be the responsibility
of the participant. |
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UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR-Other Misconduct
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GUIDELINES FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
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All other offenses will be referred to the Athletic Director
or the Athletic Council.
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Decision of the Athletic Director or
the Athletic Council.
The Athletic Director may request an Athletic Council session
whenever the Director deems it necessary
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IV. DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES-SUBTANCE ABUSE OFFENSES
- The Athletic Director will contact the parents of any athlete
who is suspended, and will describe the incident and the subsequent
action taken.
- During periods of suspension from competition, attendance at
team practice is required. Attendance at athletic contests will
be at the discretion of the coach. However, suspended athletes
are not to be dismissed from school to attend contests and are
not allowed to be in team uniform.
- If a substance abuse infraction occurs before the competitive
season or during the "off" season, the competitive suspension
will begin during the next competitive season. The summer vacation
period is part of the "off" season.
- Failure to complete the rehabilitative program or to attend
practices regularly during a suspension period will result in
removal from the team for the remainder of the season. The rehabilitation
program must be fulfilled before joining another sport team.
- Substance abuse offenses will be cumulative over the student
athlete's entire high school career.
V. Athletic Council
The Athletic Council shall consist of:
- The Athletic Directors
- Another Assistant Principal
- The Coach of the sport involved
- Two coaches of other sports as selected by the Athletic Director
VI. Additional Notes
- An athlete who leaves or is removed from one team before the
end of the season cannot join another team without the consent
of both coaches. The Athletic Director may intercede when the
coaches do not agree.
- An athlete suspended for substance abuse cannot join another
team during that same season.
- Awards programs are considered the same as a contest and the
athlete's attendance is required. A suspended athlete may not
attend any awards program.
- If an athlete's competitive suspension will terminate during
a new sports season, the athlete may try out for the sport, but
may not begin competing until the suspension is completed.
- * For baseball and softball, 20 days will be used as the MHSAA
allowable competitions. Therefore, 20% equals four competition
days and 40% equals eight competition days of game suspension.
VII. Appeal Process
Athletes disciplined for attendance infractions may appeal their
penalty to the Athletic Director within 2 school days. Parents of
a suspended athlete who is disciplined for substance abuse or other
unacceptable behavior or a suspended athlete who is disciplined
for substance abuse or other unacceptable behavior may appeal the
penalty to the school principal within 2 school days.
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NOTE: In compliance with MCL 380.1308
and the Michigan School Safety Response Guide, the Grosse
Pointe Public School System works cooperatively with police
agencies in sharing certain information. Under appropriate
circumstances, High School Athletic Directors may seek out
and gather information about possible code violations from
appropriate sources, including the police.
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Revised: Revised, separated from JCD Student
Code of Conduct, named JCDD High School Athletic Code of Conduct
Approved: August 12, 2002
TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INCIDENTS REQUIRING REPORTS TO AUTHORITIES:
Wayne Country Family Independence Agency – Protective Services
(incidents of child abuse) (313) 396-0300.
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