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CARSONVILLE – PORT SANILAC MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Student Handbook
2015 – 2016
SECTION 1
DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION
Dear CPS Students and Families: Welcome to the 2015 – 2016 School year at Carsonville – Port Sanilac Middle and High School! The faculty and staff at CPS Schools are excited to help you achieve your goals for this school year.
Our class day is scheduled to run seven class periods. Our school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. Students are provided a free breakfast each morning and have a 30-minute, closed-campus lunch period. Our school district provides each student in grades 9-12 an Apple iPad device for educational purposes. Students in grades 6-8 have access to devices in classes as needed. Our school district also has numerous athletic and extra-curricular offerings for our students to participate in. Both school-sponsored and club sports / groups are available to our students. These activities are a great way for our students to get involved in our school. Our school district is also proud to offer numerous academic courses and programs. CPS is able to provide Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective courses, an Early-College Program (CL5), and other opportunities to students who may be interested in a rigorous course-load.
Carsonville – Port Sanilac Schools is home to the Tigers. In all things and in all ways, we strive to represent ourselves and our school with pride.
I’m very eager to work with your students and I know that 2015-16 will be a great year. Go Tigers!!!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jennifer L. Richmond K-12 Administrator, CPS Schools
CARSONVILLE – PORT SANILAC BOARD OF EDUCATION Carsonville – Port Sanilac Community Schools’ Board of Education meets once per month. Call (810) 657-9393 for meeting times and locations.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Louise Blasius, President Cathy Knaggs, Vice President Karen Davis, Secretary Sandra Washe, Treasurer Renzie Milarch, Trustee Marvin Steeb, Trustee Ann Binienda, Trustee
CARSONVILLE – PORT SANILAC DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Gale Travis Susan Cole
Superintendent, Title IX Coordinator Business Manager
CARSONVILLE – PORT SANILAC MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Jennifer Richmond Michael Steinhoff Luann Maher Angie Hooper Kristyn Theobald Anna Lopez Dave Boyer Greg Fruge Office Phone: Fax: Office Hours: Principal’s Email: Please Visit: Follow us on facebook Twitter
K-12 Principal 6-12 Dean of Students Alternative Education Supervisor Athletic Director Special Education Director K-12 Counselor Maintenance Director Transportation Director
(810) 657-9394 (810) 657-9060 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
[email protected] www.cpsk12.us https://www.facebook.com/CPSSchoolDistrict @CPS_K12 (https://twitter.com/CPS_K12)
CARSONVILLE – PORT SANILAC MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL STAFF OFFICE STAFF Business Manager Susan Cole Superintendent’s Secretary Angela Hooper MS / HS Principal’s Secretary Tammy Wagester SECONDARY INSTRUCTORS Jennifer Abbott MS / HS Mathematics Tim Brabant HS Special Education Scott Bular HS Science Robert Jeff Downs MS / HS Social Studies Jackie Houle MS Science / ELA Jaimee Jordan K-12 Music / Band Calvin Laur HS ELA Linda Lewis MS Special Education Luann Maher Alternative Education / Health Elizabeth Smith-Corso MS ELA Scott Steele HS Math Michael Steinhoff MS/HS PE & Dean of Students David VanDyke HS Social Studies Custodial Staff David Depelsmaeker Dutch Smith Mary Curran Bill Essenburg
SECTION 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DAILY SCHEDULE The school building opens for all students at 7:45 A.M. The school building closes at 3:30 P.M. for all students. Any student who is not specifically supervised by a faculty member at those times will be asked to leave the building and grounds. All students and visitors entering the building after 8:00 A.M. are asked to enter through the main doors and sign in at the office. Middle School Hourly Schedule: 1st Hour
8:00 – 8:54
2nd Hour
8:58 – 9:52
3rd Hour
9:56 – 10:50
MS Lunch
10:50 – 11:20
4th Hour
11:24 – 12:18
5th Hour
12:22 – 1:04
6th Hour
1:08 – 2:02
7th Hour
2:06 – 3:00
High School Hourly Schedule: 1st Hour 8:00 – 8:54 2nd Hour 8:58 – 9:52 3rd Hour 9:56 – 10:50 4th Hour 10:54 – 11:48 11:55 – 12:05 CC Lunch
(bus leaves at 12:05)
HS Lunch 5th Hour 6th Hour 7th Hour
11:48 – 12:18 12:22 – 1:04 1:08 – 2:02 2:06 – 3:00
Carsonville – Port Sanilac High School doors are locked during the school day. Entry into the building can be requested at the south and west entrance doors. An intercom and instructions are located at each entrance.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS School closings and delays due to inclement weather or other conditions shall be announced. The school will attempt to notify families of school closures through the use of School Messenger. Please do not call school employees. The following resources will be used to announce school closings: -
WMIC 660 AM and 97.7 FM WBTI 96.9 FM WPHM WHLS WSAQ WTGV WBGV Fox 2 Detroit ABC TV 7 WDIV TV 4 facebook https://www.facebook.com/CPSSchoolDistrict Twitter @CPS_K12 School Website www.cpsk12.us School Messenger
School closure information will be released as quickly as possible. Please consider an emergency plan for where your student should go in the event that school is delayed, canceled, or released early.
SECTION 3
POLICIES
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation requirements will be 24 units of credit and completion of eight (8) semesters in high school. Credits are earned at the rate of one unit per year, per subject passed. All students must complete all required credits for their graduating class to be eligible to receive a diploma and participate in commencement exercises. A student who is behind in the number of credits needed for graduation may be permitted to enroll in supplemental classes to earn additional credits. This requires prior written approval of the Principal. Credit Requirements: • 4 credits of Language Arts Including English 9, 10, 11, & 12 • 4 credits of Mathematics including Algebra I & II, Geometry, & 1 math credit during senior year • 3 credits of Science including Physical Science 9, Biology 10, Chemistry 11 • 4 credits of Social Studies including U.S. History 9, World History 10, Economics/Topics 11 and Civics/Government 12 • 2 credits of Physical Education/Health-starting Freshman of 2011-2012 School Year • 2 credits of Foreign Language (credits must be earned in the same foreign language.) • Online Learning Experience • 1 credit, Performing, or Applied Arts Student Status: Senior Status Junior Status Sophomore Status Freshman Status Middle School Status
18 or more credits 11-17 credits 4-10 credits 0-3 credits Grades 6-8
Graduation Credits Earned From Non Traditional Classes: A. Two graduation credits can be earned from the School-To-Work program a. Only Juniors and Seniors in good standing are eligible for the School-To-Work program b. Maximum school release time is two hours Release time is work time. The Student MUST attend school to attend work. A student, who calls in sick to school, cannot attend work that day, and they must notify his/her employer. Missing work for school assemblies, school vacations, school sporting events must be arranged between student and employer. The home school will not arrange the student's absence. c. The student's job must be related to the student's career choice. The student is responsible for the completion of all paperwork required for grading, and successful completion of this program. If a student loses their job placement, they will be returned to classes. They will receive credit for time worked. The student will not be placed in another job. B. One credit per summer may be earned through summer school. a. The student must attend summer school for 60 hours to earn 1/2 credit in the subject taken. b. The maximum number of classes taken in summer school is (2) two per summer. c. The maximum number of total summer school credits that can be earned toward graduation is four (4). d. Summer school classes must be identified as repeated classes on the student's record. To replace a failing grade, students must take a credit recovery class, earn a grade of A in the recovery class, take the teacher prepared final exam of the failed class earning a grade of at least 85%. If these conditions have been met, the failing grade may be removed and replaced with the credit recovery grade. C. Two years of elective credit may be counted toward graduation in the following courses: a. Physical Education b. Distance Learning c. Publications
D. Four completed seasons of varsity Athletics may equal one Physical Education credit. E. A maximum of two (2) credits toward graduation can be earned from correspondence and distance learning classes. All students enrolled in correspondence and distance learning classes must follow the guidelines established for these classes. F. Guided Academics credit shall be 1/2 credit per semester Maximum credit earned per year is 1 credit Maximum credit counted toward graduation is 4 credits (4 year total) Personal Curriculum: The Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) requires that the student earn credits in certain subject areas in order to graduate from high school. Credits are earned when the student demonstrates competencies in content expectations in the given subject areas. The law allows certain modifications of these credits and/or expectations through the development of a Personal Curriculum (PC). A Personal Curriculum Committee will meet to determine eligibility. For more information, contact the Guidance Office.
Schedule Changes: After students have made course selections and registration has taken place, schedule changes will be discouraged except when necessary. Students who feel a change is necessary must see the guidance counselor for a schedule change form and approval. Dropping a class after the tenth (10th) school day of a semester will result in a failing grade for that semester. Any exception to this policy must be approved by the principal.
Dual Enrollment: The State School Aid Act contains a provision that directs school districts to assist students in paying tuition and fees for courses at Michigan public or private colleges or universities, if certain conditions are met. This is called "dual enrollment." If you believe you are eligible for dual enrollment, that you qualify for tuition and fee support, and you wish to participate, contact your guidance counselor to learn the criteria.
GRADING PROCEDURES: Transfer Students: Students who transfer from Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School during a semester and who are in good standing on the date of transfer shall have an estimated grade given for the work completed to date included with their student records. Students transferring to CPS and who are in good standing at the school of prior attendance shall have current semester estimated grades evaluated in relation to the work they do at CPS for the balance of the semester. It is the intent of the administration to place such students in CPS courses equivalent to those previously enrolled in. However, all credits transferred to CPS are subject to review. Credit acceptance is based on equivalency of courses transferred to CPS. A student transferring to CPS who has had disciplinary or attendance problems in the previous school may be required to enroll in an alternative setting or intervention program for grades 7 and 8. Upon completion of the semester, in good standing, the student may transfer into the regular high school program. Progress Reports: Progress reports are sent home every 3 weeks to inform parents of their student’s progress. The report may request a parent-teacher conference for possible solutions to the problems.
Marking Periods: Marking Periods are 9 weeks in length. Each marking period is an individual unit, weighted as 40% of a semester’s grade. Semester exams carry a weight of 20%. Data is collected three times per year and annually through state testing. This data is used to study student academic growth. CPS Standard Grading Scale: The following grading scale is used by all staff members: Percentage 93 - 100 90 – 92 87 – 89 83 – 86 80 – 82 77 – 79 73 – 76 70 – 72 67 – 69 63 – 66 60 – 62 0 – 59
Letter Grade A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DE
GPA 4.000 3.666 3.333 3.000 2.666 2.333 2.000 1.666 1.333 1.000 0.666 0.000
AP Weighted GPA 5.000 4.666 4.333 4.000 3.666 3.333 3.000 2.666 2.333 2.000 1.666 0.000
5.0 AP Merit Points: Students successfully completing an Advanced Placement class will be awarded a GPA merit point. “Completing” is defined as finishing both semesters of the class.
VIRTUAL COURSES: Students may take up to two classes online per term. Approved vendors like Blue Water Virtual (BWV), approved virtual courses, and our own Carsonville-Port Sanilac virtual courses must be used first. All others will require prior written approval from the principal. Online courses require strict self-discipline and strong academic habits, thus any student failing or not successfully completing an online class will not be permitted to enroll in another without written approval from the principal or counselor.
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES: Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District complies fully with all legislation regarding special education services. Questions about any special services should be directed to the district’s Special Education Director, Kristyn Theobald (810.657.9318) and / or the Principal, Jennifer Richmond (810.657.9394).
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION: Beginning with the graduating classes of 2016 and 2017, Carsonville – Port Sanilac Schools will implement a “Senior Scholars” program. This program recognizes students based on a calculation of their Grade Point Average (GPA) combined with their ACT/MME test score. The scale used to calculate the point total is 60% of the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) and 40% of the student’s ACT/MME or SAT composite score. Recognition at Commencement: Senior Scholars: ACT + GPA (= 1650+ points) Summa Cum Laude: 3.9 and higher GPA Magna Cum Laude: 3.7 to 3.89 GPA Cum Laude: 3.5 to 3.69 GPA Honor Roll: 3.0 to 3.5 GPS
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: The National Honor Society is a school organization that recognizes students on the basis of established criteria. In addition to grade point average (GPA), such traits as leadership, scholarship, character, and service are assessed. A panel of faculty members rates the prospective member in each of these areas. A prospective NHS member may be asked to write an essay as a part of attaining membership. Membership in NHS is not a right but an honor that is bestowed upon the student. In the case of non-selection, a student may appeal to the principal in writing.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES / TRUANCY: Regular school attendance is very important to achieve academic success. The State of Michigan requires all children who are age eleven on or after December 1, 2009, to attend school from 6 until 18 years old. Those who do not follow this Law are subject to a petition of truancy being filed with the Sanilac Probate Court. In Opinion #5415, Attorney General Frank Kelly ruled that school authorities may determine that attendance, class participation, and similar factors are proper educational values bearing on a student’s academic achievement. A school district, by its agents and employees, may consider attendance in determining a student’s grade in a course. Students are allowed 8 absences (Documented Excused, Excused, or Unexcused) per semester. Over 8 absences (any combined) per semester = must pass final exam and class to receive credit. Over 8 absences (undocumented) or Unexcused per semester = must pass final exam, class, and privileges restricted (i.e. dances, after school events, driving permits, etc.) Students who are habitually absent from school will be referred to the County Attendance Officer. Truancy charges may result.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES: If your child is absent from a day of school, please call the main office to “excuse” him or her, or bring in documentation (i.e. doctor’s note or court paperwork) within 48 hours. Pre-Arranged Absences: Absences with parental permission and arranged through the building principal for personal conveniences (trips, meetings, or medical appointments) if a student wishes to participate in school activities on a day when they are not able to be in school must be pre-arranged. All absences, excused or otherwise, over 8 per semester are subject to attendance policies. Family vacations count against the 8 absence limit. They still should be pre-arranged by contact with the office prior to the planned trip. Make-Up Work: For each day a student is absent, they shall be allotted one day of make-up time to complete work missed without any point reduction penalty for work completed. If parents request homework assignments to be sent home, these assignments are due on the day the student returns to school. There shall be no extra days allotted for completion of this work. Attendance Awards: Students with three (3) or less absences for a school year will receive recognition from the Principal at the annual Academic Awards ceremony.
Parent authorization: CPS is a closed campus. A parent note or phone call before leaving the building is required for all students. If there is no sign out and/or authorization, the absences will not be excused. Any student that misses 10 or more minutes during any portion of a class will be marked absent. When a student age 16 or over accumulates 10 consecutive days of absence and the school receives no explanation for the absence, the student will be considered withdrawn from school and will be dropped from the school records.
CLOSED CAMPUS: When students arrive at school, they are required to remain on the school campus until classes are dismissed at 3:00 p.m. (This includes lunch hours.) LEAVING CAMPUS: In the event of an emergency or pre-arranged activity a student may leave the campus site if they have parent permission verified by the administrative office.(Principal’s Office) 1. Students must sign-out in the principal’s office when leaving school for the day. 2. Students will be released only to the custodial parent unless a written note is presented to the HS office or by telephone contact. (All students and emancipated minors must follow this policy.)
RESTRICTED AREAS: Restricted areas are the parking lots, the east side of the school building, and the Learning Center locations. During lock down hours (Between 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), all students are to remain in the building. Students found in restricted areas during lock down hours will be disciplined.
STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS: Student Medications: Students who must take prescribed medications during the school day, must follow these guidelines: 1. Medication Request and Authorization Form must be filed in the office before the student may begin taking medication during school hours. 2. All medications must be stored and secured in the office. Prescription drugs cannot be carried on a student nor stored in their lockers. 3. All medications must be taken in the office, where time of intake and dose can be recorded. 4. The parent shall instruct their child to take the medication at the scheduled time and the child has the responsibility for both presenting himself/herself on time and for taking the medications. 5. Medications must be conveyed to school by another adult who has been given authorization. 6. Any unused medication will be destroyed by school personnel if unclaimed by the parent. 7. These guidelines pertain to the use of essential oils or other natural alternatives.
Injury and Illness: All injuries must be reported to a teacher or the school office. If it is a minor injury, the student will be treated and may return to class. If medical attention is required, the office will follow the School’s emergency procedures.
SECTION 4
DISCIPLINE POLICIES
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS: PURPOSE: The purpose of this section is to establish procedures in handling student discipline. The format of this policy is to indicate various offenses, the level at which an intervention is to be made, and the possible consequences of the violation. The administration reserves the right to change the severity of the consequence for any violation at any time, based on their discretion. PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINARY ACTION PLAN: Students who receive behavioral referrals for minor infractions are subject to the disciplinary action plan outlined below. Students who receive behavioral referrals for major infractions will be subject to the consequences for the major infractions or to the consequences of the disciplinary action plan (whichever is the greater consequence). The severity of the offense will determine the recommended disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. The administration reserves the right to change the severity of the consequence for any violation at any time, based on their discretion. BEHAVIOR PLAN: A Behavior Plan at the Middle School and a Probationary Contract at the High School Level are written instruments arrived at through the discussion with the principal and the director of special student services. This written instrument is an intervention designed to assist the student in overcoming problem areas. By signing the plan or contract, the student shows a commitment to follow school rules. The instrument will remain in effect whether or not the student signs.
INFRACTIONS: ARSON – The intentional setting of fire. ASSAULT – Physical threats of violence to persons; threatening to strike or harm. BATTERY – Is an unlawful touching, beating, wounding, or laying hold of another person’s person or clothes without his/her consent; fighting. BULLYING or CYBER-BULLYING - Any type of harmful conduct or behavior toward another student(s). BURGLARY – Breaking and entering, stealing, concealing, selling of stolen school or personal property (or attempting any of these). EXPLOSIVES – Possession or use of explosives or placing such on school property EXTORTION – Obtaining money or property by violence, or threat of violence, or forcing someone to do something against his will by force or threat of force FIREARMS – Possession or use of firearms, knives with a blade over 3:, dagger, dirk, stiletto, pocket knife opened by a mechanical device, iron bar or brass knuckles, and other dangerous weapons or objects or look alike weapons. GAMBLING – Playing games for money. PROPERTY DAMAGE AND VANDALISM
UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE WITH SCHOOL PROGRAMS – Interfering with administrators, teachers, and other school personnel by force, violence, intimidation, boycott, or riot. UNAUTHORIZED SALES – Selling of any materials or services without approval of the building administrator. USE OF PROFANE, INDECENT, OR IMMORAL LANGUAGE – Verbal, written, or gestured. DISORDERLY CONDUCT – Disturbing the peace, quiet, or good order of a school or class, or standing guard for others who are violating school code; being present in an unauthorized place. INITIATE A FALSE FIRE ALARM INITIATE A BOMB THREAT USE, SALE OR POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR LOOK A LIKES, INCLUDING LIGHTERS, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – items that are used for the purpose of ingesting illegal drugs or other items that are harmful to the body. USE, SALE OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR LOOK A LIKES. USE, SALE OR POSSESSION OF ANY OR ALL NARCOTICS, DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES – Identified as “controlled substances” under state law for which the student does not have a valid prescription. This includes look a likes. DISHONESTY – Cheating in academic work; willfully making false statements to accuse or defend others to benefit one’s self; causing misrepresentation to benefit one’s self or others by falsification of documents. See (academic integrity) DISRESPECT – Insubordination, gross misdemeanor, or persistent disobedience, abnormal or disorderly behavior, and habits or bodily conditions detrimental to the school, harmful to health and safety, and inhibiting to the rights of others.
POSSESSION OF PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS. POSSESSION OF POCKET PAGERS AND CELLULAR PHONES. SEXUAL HARASSMENT – Unwanted sexual advances. THROWING OR KICKING SNOW/AND OR OTHER OBJECTS. PARKING LOT VIOLATION – Parking in lot without a permit or permit not displayed, careless/reckless driving, spending, failing to yield right of way to pedestrians using the bike path DRIVING PERMIT VIOLATION – Driving or riding without a driving permit o Career Center or other off campus locations. UNAUTHORIZED OR INAPPROPRIATE USE OF TECHNOLOGY – First offense: 10 days loss of computer privileges, Second offense: 90 days loss of computer privileges, Third offense: 180 days loss of computer privileges. Four or more offenses: Entire loss of computer privileges and 5 Day suspension. INAPPROPRIATE DANCING – Any dancing when students make body contact or gestures that are sexual in nature. HAZING – Is an intentional, knowing, and reckless act by a person or group that is directed against an individual, and that person knew or should have known would endanger the physical health or safety of another. Hazing applies for the purpose of pledging, initiation into, affiliation with, participation in, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization. This act applies to a person who attends, is employed by, or is a volunteer of an educational institution from engaging in or participating in the hazing of an individual. The penalty for hazing is up to 93 days in jail, and $2500 for a misdemeanor or 15 years in jail, and $10,000 for a felony.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR MAJOR INFRACTIONS: INFRACTION MINIMUM 3-Day Suspension 1. Arson Parent Conference 2. Assault
3-Day Suspension
3. Battery 4. Bullying
3-Day Suspension Informal talk Restitution 1-10 day suspension
5.
Burglary
6. Explosives
5-day suspension
7. Extortion
1-day suspension
8. Firearms
Recommendation for expulsion Legal Action
(weapons or Look-a-Like)
9. Extra-Curricular Misconduct 10. Gambling 11. Property Damage / Vandalism
12. Unlawful Interference with School
Removal from event Informal talk
MAXIMUM Recommendation for Expulsion Legal Action Recommendation for Expulsion Legal Action Recommendation for Expulsion Recommendation for Expulsion Recommendation for Expulsion Legal Action Recommendation for Expulsion Legal Action Recommendation for Expulsion Legal Action Recommendation for Expulsion Legal Action Permanent Restriction from all events Legal Action 5-day suspension Legal Action
Parent Conference Restitution / Legal Action
Recommendation for Expulsion
3-day suspension
Recommendation for Expulsion
INFRACTION
13.Unauthorized Sales 14. Profane, Indecent Language 15. Disorderly Conduct 16. False Fire Alarm 17. Bomb Threat 18. Possession, Use, Sale Tobacco 19. Possession, Use, Sale Alcohol/Drugs 20. Controlled Substances 21. Dishonesty 22. Disrespect 23. Cyber Bullying 24. Pornographic Materials 25. Pagers, iPods, Cell Phones
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Informal talk
3-day suspension
Detention
10-day suspension
Detention
10-day suspension
3-day suspension
Recommendation for Expulsion Recommendation for Expulsion Legal Action 5-day suspension Legal Action
Legal Action 1-day suspension 5-day suspension Loss of extra-curricular activities 5-day suspension Loss of extra-curricular activities Detention Detention Parent Conference
Recommendation for Expulsion Legal Action Recommendation for Expulsion 10-day suspension 10-day suspension Recommendation for Expulsion Legal Action
Parent Conference
10-day suspension
Confiscation (one week)
3-day suspension Legal Action
INFRACTION 26. Pagers, iPods, Cell Phones 27. Sexual Harassment 28. Throwing or Kicking Snow 29. Parking Lot / Driving Violation 30. Tardy to Class 31. Technology Misuse 32. Inappropriate Dancing 33. Dress Code Violation
MINIMUM Confiscation (one week) 3-day suspension
MAXIMUM 3-day suspension Legal Action Recommendation for Expulsion Legal Action
1-day suspension
5-day suspension
Loss of Driving Privilege – 5 days
Loss of Driving Privilege – year
Lunch Detention Detention Loss of Computer Privilege
Suspension Recommendation for Expulsion
Removal from Dance
10-day suspension
Change of Clothing in Violation
Suspension
*** In all situations, school administrators reserve the right to use discretion and alter disciplinary actions to fit the individual situation and circumstance.***
ASSAULTS COMMITTED BY STUDENTS: A district is now required to permanently expel a student in grade 6 or above, subject to reinstatement after 180 days, for physically assaulting a district employee or a person engaged as a volunteer or contractor for the district. Furthermore, if a student in grade 6 or above commits a verbal assault against an employee, volunteer or contractor of the district, or commits a physical assault against another student, the student must be expelled for up to 180 school days. The new laws define “Physical assault” as “intentionally causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another through force or violence.” A District is now required to expel a student in grade 6 or above for making a bomb threat directed at a school building or school property, or at a school-related event.
PHYSICAL ASSAULTS: The Board shall permanently expel a student in grade 6 or above if the student commits a physical assault, as defined by MCL 380.1311a(12)(B), against a district employee or against a person engaged as a volunteer or contractor for the district on school property, on a school bus or other school related vehicle, or at a schoolsponsored activity or event. VERBAL ASSAULTS: Any student in grade 6 or above who commits a verbal assault on school property, on a school bus or other school related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or event against a district employee or against a person engaged as a volunteer or contractor for the district shall be expelled by the Board of Education, up to 180 days, with each incident judged on a case-by-case basis. For the purpose of this policy, “verbal assault” shall be defined as . . .“any willful verbal threat to inflict injury upon another person, under such circumstances which create a reasonable fear of imminent injury, coupled with an apparent ability to inflict injury.” PHYSICAL ASSAULTS COMMITTED AGAINST OTHER STUDENTS: The Board shall expel a student in grade 6 or above for up to 180 days if the student commits a physical assault, as defined by MCL 380.1310(3)(B)1, against another student on school property, on a school bus or other school related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The Board may modify the expulsion period on a caseby-case basis. SEARCH AND SEIZURE: To maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel, school authorities may search a student, student lockers, and desks under the circumstances outlined below and seize any illegal, unauthorized, or contraband materials discovered as a result of the search. Student lockers and desks are school property and remain at all times under the control of the school district. However, students are expected to assume full responsibility for the security of their lockers and desks. Students should not expect privacy regarding items on school property because school property is subject to search at any time by school officials. Periodic general inspections of lockers and desks will be conducted by
school authorities for any reason and at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. A student's failure to permit searches and seizures as provided in this policy will be considered grounds for disciplinary action. Student's person and/or personal effects (e.g., purse, book bag, and athletic bag) will be searched whenever a school official has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student is in possession of illegal or unauthorized material that may become disruptive to the educational environment. If a properly conducted search yields illegal or contraband materials, such findings shall be turned over to proper legal authorities for ultimate disposition. SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY: It is the policy of this district to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment. No board member, staff member, or student of this district shall be subjected to any form of sexual harassment or intimidation. It shall be a violation of this policy for any board member, employee, volunteer, or student to harass any member of the board, staff, or student body through conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined in this policy. Students will report all acts of harassment to the school staff and/or administration. DEFINITION “Sexual harassment” includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term of condition of a person’s employment or advancement or of a student’s participation in school programs or Activities submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by a board member, employee, volunteer, or student is used as a basis for decisions affecting the employee, volunteer, or student such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interference with a board member’s, employee’s, volunteer’s, or student’s performance by creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or learning environment. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to, the following: - verbal harassment or abuse - pressure for sexual activity - repeated remarks with sexual or demeaning implications
APPLICATION TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: This policy shall be applied in a manner consistent with the rights secured under federal and state law to students who are determined to be eligible for special education programs and services.
ADMINISTRATION REFERRAL AND DISCIPLINE: If a teacher feels the matter is sufficiently serious the situation may be referred directly to the building administrator. Discretion is granted to the building administration to make judgments of accelerated action when cases are serious enough to call for immediate or forceful action. The severity of the offense may warrant the disposition at a higher intervention level. The administration may refer the matter to external authorities such as police, mental health, social work agencies or the court. Wide latitude will be accorded administration in cases, which call for immediate, forceful action to preserve the health, safety and general welfare or property of pupils, employees, or the district.
BUS TRANSPORTATION The Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District provides bus service as a privilege to its students. The rules for bus behavior are printed and posted inside each bus. Students may have their riding privilege suspended if they fail to follow the rules as posted. Students should remember that the bus driver has complete authority and responsibility to control the conduct of bus passengers while in transit. Any violation may result in the suspension of bus riding privileges. School policy states that students may not ride a bus other than the bus that is assigned to them. For more information on routes or busing in general, call the Transportation Office at (810) 657-9393. RULES FOR BUS RIDERS: 1. Follow bus driver’s directions. 2. Do not eat or drink on the bus. 3. Stay seated and keep hands, feet, head, and other objects inside the bus and to yourself. 4. Be courteous, quiet, and refrain from profane language or obscene gestures on the bus. 5. Destruction of property will not be tolerated. Bus Discipline: 1st Statement: Warning 2nd Statement: 3 Day Bus Suspension + meeting 3rd Statement: 5 Day Bus Suspension + meeting 4th Statement: 10 Day Bus Suspension + meeting
In all situations, school administrators reserve the right to use discretion and alter disciplinary actions to fit the individual situation and circumstance. In severe cases, when the driver believes lives are endangered, students will be suspended from riding the bus immediately until a hearing can be held with parent, principal, student, transportation director, and driver.
SECTION 5
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
HALL PASSES: Students who are out of the classroom during class time are expected to have a hall pass showing where they came from, where they are going, and who authorized the pass. Students without passes are subject to disciplinary action. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they have a pass – do not leave your classroom without one.
STUDENT VALUABLES: Students are encouraged not to bring items of value to school. Items such as jewelry, expensive clothing, electronic equipment, and the like, are tempting targets for theft and extortion. The school cannot be responsible for their safekeeping and will not be liable for loss or damage to personal valuables. Students are expected to be responsible for their belongings and should use school-provided lockers to secure items.
Dress Code Policies: Any fashion (dress, accessory, or hairstyle) that disrupts the educational process or presents a safety risk will not be permitted. Personal expression is permitted within these general guidelines. 1. Pants and shorts are to be worn at waist level. At no time should undergarments be visible. 2. Shorts and skirt lengths must be no more than 2 inches above the knee or undergarments (tights) must be worn with this shorts or skirt. 3. All students are to wear clothing that covers their body and respects modesty. 4. Hats are not to be worn in the building during the school day. All violators of the dress code will be requested to change clothes or to go home. The student may return to school when clothing meets the dress code.
DRIVING AND PARKING REGULATIONS: Driving to school is a privilege. Any student with a legal driver's license who wishes to drive to school must complete a vehicle registration form with the HS office. Once completed, the HS office will issue the student driver a vehicle parking permit. The vehicle-parking permit is a school authorized window cling which must be affixed to the inside of the upper left hand corner of the front windshield. Students in grades 9-11 will be assigned to the north parking lot (Parking Area A-located by the gymnasium). Seniors are assigned to the south parking lot (Parking Area B-located by the Superintendent's doors). All unregistered vehicles will be towed away. All vehicles should be locked at all times when unoccupied. The school district will not assume any liability for damage, loss or theft. Off road vehicles, ATV's and snowmobiles are not permitted to be driven to school. TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES AND COMPUTERS: The school does supply textbooks and other necessary materials to students. Whenever a student desires specialized material, when assigned material is abused, or when a student wishes to take project work home, a cost will be assessed to the student for these materials. CPS does not sanction (1) the illegal use nor unauthorized duplication of software in any form, (2) the unauthorized access to or tampering of electronic files and/or communications including safeguards, (3) hacking, (4) the unauthorized access to internet or prohibited internet resources, or (5) other violations of communications laws. Violation by any student may result in restitution, removal from class(es), suspension, or expulsion. STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND REGULATIONS: School-sponsored activities are chaperoned by school faculty and parents. The school reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person. Any student will be asked to leave a dance or other event for unbecoming behavior. Anyone leaving a dance will not be readmitted.
CPS reserves the right to establish the policy for wearing school emblems, letter and other awards. All students are required to be in attendance for a full day of school in order to participate in any schoolsponsored activity scheduled for that day or the adjacent weekend. The principal must approve special deviations from this policy. Students who ride spectator buses to school-sponsored events must return on the bus, or lose all future privileges of riding busses to school functions, unless pre-arranged according to the CPS transportation policy which can be found in the athletic section. INTERNET USE GUIDELINES: Statement: The Internet is an incredible resource for obtaining up-to-date information, but its use also includes some risk. The CPS Technology Committee recommends that through a program of education, surveillance and enforcement CPS students be guided in how to appropriately use this resource. In making the following recommendations, we feel that four (4) facts need to be made clear to all users of the system. 1) The CPS School District owns the computers and pays for their connections to the Internet so they have the right to determine what is an acceptable use. 2) The district has the right to monitor users of the system to insure that district policies are being followed. 3) The district has the right to examine any files placed on its computers. 4) The district has the right to suspend Internet privileges for anyone who fails to abide by these policies.
CPS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY: The Internet shall not be used to visit websites that: 1. Promote the use of tobacco or alcohol products 2. Promote the use of illegal drugs or advertise or display drug paraphernalia. This includes the abuse of prescription or "over the counter" medications as well as any substance that has been linked to substance abuse. 3. Advocate illegal acts of any kind 4. Contain information on how to construct or obtain explosives or illegal weapons 5. Promote or display acts of violence against persons or animals (except hunting/fishing) 6. Promote the occult, Satanism, etc., except when studied as part of a class project approved by a teacher 7. Could be deemed as promoting religious, racial or ethnic hatred or intolerance 8. Display inappropriate material of a sexual or pornographic nature 9. Includes language that would be considered obscene or profane Other Prohibited Uses: 1. Students may not use the Internet to enter or participate in "Chat Rooms." 2. Students may not have direct communication with other individuals via the Internet unless approved by and monitored by a teacher 3. Students may not download programs or documents from the Internet. Teachers may download such items for students but they must be educationally appropriate and scanned by anti-virus software during the download. Copying pictures or text for educational use is permitted if done with teacher approval. Printing is permitted with teacher permission. 4. Students must not attempt to install software on any school computer. 5. Students must not attempt to change the settings on network or system software. "Hacking" in any form will not be tolerated.
CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING THE CPS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY: 1st Offense: Loss of Internet privileges for six weeks 2nd Offense: Loss of Internet privileges for 12 weeks 3rd Offense: Loss of Internet privileges for 18 weeks or the balance of the school year, whichever is longer 4th Offense: Permanent suspension of Internet privileges. Students may petition administration for reinstatement after one calendar year.
THE CPS TIGERS’ FIGHT SONG! Hail to the conquering heroes Hail to our Alma Mater, Hail, Hail, to C.P.S. The Champions of the Thumb, Rah! Rah! Rah! We are great and we are bold, Dressed in our blue and gold, Marching to Victory, We’re sure you will agree…. We are Great! Tigers, you are the best, You stand out from all the rest, Marching to Victory, The Champions of the Thumb! GO TIGERS!!!
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? - Francis Scott Key, 1814
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America; and to the republic, for which it stands; one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
SECTION 6
ATHLETIC POLICIES
INTRODUCTION: The Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School Athletic Handbook is a reference guide for coaches, student-athletes and parents, concerning the policies that govern interscholastic athletics at Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School.
PHILOSOPHY OF ATHLETICS: We believe that Carsonville-Port Sanilac Athletics teach our student-athletes many life lessons and are an important part of our overall educational program. Therefore, we encourage all students to participate by offering a well-rounded athletic program. This provides the opportunity for athletes to learn the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, self-discipline, community service and leadership, which are integral lessons in the educational process. We expect three things from all of our student-athletes: 1. Follow the Carsonville-Port Sanilac Tiger Athletic Code of Conduct. 2. Have a positive attitude. 3. Do the job in the classroom.
MESSAGE TO PLAYERS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Parents: Your child has indicated a desire to participate in Carsonville-Port Sanilac’s voluntary interscholastic athletic program. Students are not obligated to play athletics; playing is a privilege and not a right. This privilege may be revoked if the athlete fails or refuses to comply with the rules. The parents/guardians of student athletes also commit themselves to certain responsibilities and obligations. Your signature on the Carsonville-Port Sanilac Tiger Athletic Code of Conduct indicates that you understand and accept those responsibilities and agree to abide in enforcing the Code of Conduct. Parents/Guardians of athletes participating in the fall, winter and/or spring sports are strongly encouraged to attend the Parent/Athlete Informational Meeting scheduled at the beginning of each season. As fans and spectators at athletic events, parents/guardians of athletes play a special role in supporting their child, coach and team. Parents/Guardians are expected to model good sportsmanship at all times during athletic events.
Players: When you wear the blue and gold as an athlete, you are expected to understand the traditions and responsibilities they represent. In every situation, participation in our athletic program is regarded as a privilege that is earned through hard work in the classroom and in practice and through adherence to the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct, which is in effect the entire calendar year. Players will refer to all coaches as “Coach,” and no first names will be used.
CARSONVILLE-PORT SANILAC TIGER ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT: Participation in the athletic programs at Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools is considered an honor and a privilege that entails obligation to the school and community. The Athletic Code is in effect year round (12 months), and athletes are expected to conduct themselves in an exemplary manner at all times. All students who wish to participate in athletics must pass a current physical examination signed by an M.D., D.O., Physician’s Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner and have it on file in the Athletic Office prior to the first practice. Student-athletes also must meet the eligibility requirements of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), as well as the specific expectations as determined by Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools. Eligibility rules and their interpretations, found in the MHSAA Handbook, must be followed. All situations will be dealt with on an individual basis. The coaches shall review the Code of Conduct with their teams at the beginning of each season. The studentathlete and his/her parent/guardian must sign a copy of the Code of Conduct and file it with the Athletic Office before the student will be eligible to practice. This signed copy will remain on file and be in effect for the duration of the student’s enrollment. Suspensions, probations or removal from athletics will not carry over from middle school to high school.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 1. During the season a student must be passing all of his/her classes at Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School in order to participate in competition. Eligibility is checked weekly on Tuesday. 2. In the event that a student is passing fewer than 7 classes, he/she will not play or practice until the next week’s eligibility check. During that week, he/she must attend at least 3 1-hour after-school sessions. With parent approval, the student would be able to attend practice sessions following their study sessions. 3. During the previous semester of enrollment, a student must have passed at least six classes. 4. If a student is failing a class, the student has a two-week probationary period to get that grade to be passing. This will be a one-time exception per season. The next eligibility period follows rule No. 2.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Carsonville-Port Sanilac student-athletes must abide by the MHSAA Handbook, Regulation I, Eligibility Requirements for Senior High School Students and the Carsonville-Port Sanilac Student Handbook. Students must be enrolled full-time. 2. Student-athletes must attend school on the day of a contest for at least 4 class hours to be eligible to compete in an athletic contest or practice. The Athletic Director may waive this requirement for reasons such as school activities (i.e. state tournaments, college visits, funerals etc.). 3. Student-athletes will be in attendance for first hour the day after an athletic contest in order to practice or participate that day. 4. Suspensions, unexcused absences and detentions are considered actions unbecoming a Carsonville-Port Sanilac athlete.
ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS: 1. No drinking of any alcoholic beverages, Minor In Possession of alcohol, possession of false or altered personal identification, or any alcohol-related violations/offenses/situations. 2. No use or possession of mind-altering drugs or illegal substances. 3. If at any time an athlete is in the presence of alcohol/drugs where minors are in violation of either rules #1 or #2, the student-athlete must leave the environment where alcohol/drugs are present as soon as possible. Ten minutes is a reasonable amount of time to determine if alcohol/drugs are present. Failure to do so is a violation. The 10-minute courtesy is a one-time warning. Second violation will result in violation of code of conduct. 4. No smoking, use or possession of tobacco products. 5. No use or possession of any performance-enhancing drugs, substances, or supplements, (i.e.: Steroids, Ephedra, Synephrine, Human Growth Hormone, etc.) 6. Misdemeanors or felonies are considered major violations. 7. Second offense of minor infractions could become major violations. 8. Any time a student-athlete exhibits unbecoming conduct of a Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School Athlete, the student-athlete will be disciplined. The coach and/or Athletic Director will determine the extent of the discipline. For any non-season ending violation, the coach and/or Athletic Director will determine the extent of the discipline. Examples of unbecoming conduct include but are not limited to: destruction of property, unexcused absence from practice or school, poor sportsmanship, consistent poor attitude, theft, vandalism, insubordination, cheating, obscene or abusive language, misbehavior in and out of school, etc.
ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATION CONSEQUENCES: FIRST VIOLATION In-Season (fall, winter, spring)
- Removed from team and loss of awards. - One calendar year of probation
VIOLATION DURING PROBATION In-Season (fall, winter, spring)
- Removed from team and loss of awards. - Ineligible for the next 3 seasons (current +2) - Student athlete must also obtain and verify assessment/counseling to regain eligibility if the violation is alcohol or drug-related.
Off-Season (summer and non-participation periods in C-PS athletics during the school year)
- One calendar year of probation
Off-Season (summer and non-participation periods in C-PS athletics during the school year)
- Ineligible for the next 3 seasons (current +2) - Student athlete must also obtain and verify assessment/counseling to regain eligibility if the violation is alcohol or drug-related.
THIRD VIOLATION: -- Regardless of in- or off-season, a third violation results in removal from all athletic activities for high school career.
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION: • Violation of Athletic Code of Conduct occurs. • Athletic Director/coach notifies student and parent of violation and consequences. • Athletic Director sends written notification to parent of violation, consequences, and due process procedures. • If parents choose to appeal, they must contact the Athletic Director within 3 school days after receiving written notification. • Athletic Director will schedule a meeting to include the student, parent, coach, and Athletic Director. • Following the Athletic Director meeting, if the parents choose to continue the appeal, they must contact the building principal within 3 school days. • The principal will convene an appeal hearing with a committee comprised of the following voting members: o High School Principal – Chair (non-voting) Committee may also include (non-voting) o Two coaches o Athletic Director o One community member o Coach – of the sport from which the athlete has o One high school teacher (non-coach) been removed o One Board of Education member o Parent/Guardian appealing o Athlete of parents appealing o Recording Secretary The appeals committee will grant or deny the parent’s appeal by secret ballot and the decision is final. The appeals committee will determine whether to uphold or revoke the suspension. The principal will contact the parents with the committee’s decision within 24 hours. In-season begins for the athlete with the first team practice and concludes at the team’s awards night. For multiple-sport athletes, in-season begins the night of the previous season’s awards night.
We, the undersigned, have read, understand and will abide by the Carsonville-Port Sanilac Tiger Athletic Code of Conduct. ___________________________________________ Student Name (PRINT) Date
_____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (PRINT) Date
___________________________________________ Student Signature Date
_____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Student/Athlete’s Anticipated Year of Graduation: 20_ _
EXPECTATIONS OF COACHES: Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools is proud of the tradition of excellence our coaches have built over the years. When their student-athletes are participating in athletics during their scheduled games/practices, coaches are expected to: • Be positive, enthusiastic, and supportive and maintain high standards of ethics, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. • Never use inappropriate language or swear at any time. • Follow the policies and guidelines set forth by Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools, the Michigan High School Athletic Association, and the North Central Thumb League. • Provide a safe practice environment and have properly planned practices. • Submit an Accident Report to the Athletic Office for all injuries that occur when a student is under your supervision. • Supervise athletes at all times. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the rules, fundamentals, strategies and safety precautions. • Care for and inventory all equipment. Inventory and purchase requests are part of the end of season report. • Cover the Carsonville-Port Sanilac Tiger Athletic Code of Conduct with the team during the first week of the season. • Turn in all Eligibility and Rosters to the Athletic Office no more than ten days after the start of the season. • Attend preseason coaches’ meeting and complete an End of Season Report. • Head coaches are to have a season-ending banquet or ceremony within 3 weeks of their respective season’s end. • Head Coaches are responsible for developing his/her entire program and evaluating all coaches in the program. They must complete MHSAA rules meetings, evaluate all officials and become members of their state coaching associations. Head Coaches must communicate with the Athletic Director on the scheduling of all levels in his/her program.
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENT AND COACHES: We encourage parents to communicate with coaches. Parents and coaches working together can best provide a positive experience for the athlete. Parents with concerns should call to speak to the coach or set up a meeting. In most instances, it is best to have the athlete at any parent/coach meeting. Parents are not to confront a coach at a practice or after a game. Talk to the coach and try to resolve the issue before contacting the Athletic Department.
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PLAYERS AND COACHES: It is the philosophy of the Carsonville-Port Sanilac Athletic Program to have open communication with athletes. Personal problems will be handled one on one, but all other team concerns should be discussed as a group. Coaches will be using the model of proper communication used in a family. This communication is done for several reasons: • The action of one team member will affect all the other team members. • It will help eliminate rumors and misinformation that can divide a team. • Teammates will learn from each other and this will help eliminate repeat problems.
SELF-FUNDED SPORTS: At Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School, we have some self-funded sports. These School Board-approved sports must follow all of the eligibility and Code-of-Conduct regulations. Expectations are the same for parents, players, and coaches of a self-funded team as they are for a school-sponsored sport. Coaches will establish the criteria for a self-funded team letter.
BUS TRANSPORTATION: Although the Athletic Department and the Transportation Department make every effort to accurately plan busing needs to and from events, coach, parent and player involvement is also needed. Coaches will cover the necessary information with their own athletes and parents. If a bus is provided, all team members are to ride the bus to and from the athletic event. Few exceptions will be made (ie freshmen involved in triple-headers) and only when a parent transportation form is filled out. Transportation Schedule for the Entire Season will be given to coaches in your preseason coaches’ packets. One week after receiving this form, it is to be returned to the Athletic Office with any changes in departure times and transportation arrangements. Weekly Sports Schedules will be e-mailed by Thursday with your bus times for the following week. If any of this information is inaccurate, notify the Athletic Department immediately. Bus Procedures • The school bus drivers have directions to the city of the events, however, coaches should discuss specific directions with the driver prior to leaving the school. In the event that the bus is rerouted, encounters detours, etc. the driver may call on the coach for assistance with directions. • Bus drivers look for communication from the coaching staff. When your team is prepared to leave the school, you need to say to the bus driver “we are all set”. Our drivers do not take head counts. They wait for an indication from the coach that all the athletes and equipment are on board. • Bus drivers do not have medical emergency cards. The coach must have that information with them any time they are on the bus. • When you load the school bus, it is clean and neat. Coaches should walk the bus before they leave and document on the drivers’ “Trip Sheet” any damage or trash. The bus should be left the same way it was found. It is the coach’s responsibility to walk through the bus after all the athletes get off at the school and make sure the bus is clean.
• A coach must travel with the athletes on the bus. • Athletic equipment cannot be blocking the center aisle, as it must be kept clear at all times for emergency exit purposes. • No metal cleats are to be worn on the bus. If cleats or other equipment tear up the rubber treading on the floor or the seats, the team or individuals will be expected to make restitution for the damages. Behavior • Behavior that is unacceptable in the classroom is unacceptable on a school bus. • Examples of misbehavior are: vulgarities, touching someone else, using a voice above conversation level and athlete’s placing their extremities or any objects outside a window. Our driver’s concentration needs to be solely focused on the road. • The athlete’s behavior should be addressed by the coach. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of the athletes on the bus. • Misbehavior will result in the loss of bus transportation privileges and loss of playing time. • An athlete should never be sent to sit on the bus alone. Teams are expected to leave and return to the bus together. • Athletes should thank the bus driver when exiting the bus.
PARENT TRANSPORTATION: An Athlete’s Parent or Guardian Driving Form or a Player Riding With Another Parent or Guardian Form must be filled out when not using a bus. The parent driving another child must have an approved Volunteer Information Form on file. We will use Saturday bus transportation only when necessary. Reminder: At the start of the season, coaches should have parents fill out the Player’s Parent or Guardian Driving Form and collect them and keep them on file. Use the Player Riding With Another Parent Form when necessary. The Volunteer Information Form must be filled out weeks before the parent drives, so the background check may be completed before they drive another child.
** Athletes may never drive themselves to an athletic event.
ATHLETICS AND FINE ARTS AGREEMENT: The Athletic Department will make all efforts possible to avoid any conflicts and will work with the fine arts program to get their scheduled events on the sports calendar. At no time will the student be adversely penalized because of a choice between an athletics and fine arts event. Items of precedence: A. Game or competition over practice or rehearsal B. Performance over practice C. State-sponsored events have priority D. Band uniforms and marching take priority over team commitments during the Homecoming Parade When two events are unavoidably scheduled in conflict with one another, the fine arts teacher(s) and the affected coach(es) will meet with one another prior to discussing any resolution with the involved students. If consensus cannot be reached, the Principal and Athletic Department will help make a final decision.
COMMUNICATING WITH THE MEDIA: Coaches, players and sometimes parents are contacted by the media. In order to represent Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School in a proper, positive and professional manner; the following guidelines should help in communicating with the media. • Defer all requests for comments to our designated spokesperson (Principal or Superintendent) in event of a controversial issue. • Be positive with comments after a contest (consider faxing or emailing). Do not make negative remarks about our team or opponents. Critical observations should be made with the team alone. Do not make excuses (lost because of officials, injured player, long day, tired, etc.) • Do not refer to team as “they”- it is “we”. Make team comments and less individual comments. • Create a good working relationship with the press by returning calls and giving them information that will highlight our program. • Do not publicly mention a suspension or injury.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE: Step 1: An athlete is advised to meet with his/her coach to resolve any misunderstandings. Step 2: Parents are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the coach if the concern remains unresolved. Step 3: Contact the Athletic Director for a formal meeting. This meeting should include the athlete, coach, headcoach of the sport, parents and the Athletic Director. Step 4: If the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved by the Athletic Director, the parents may appeal in writing to the Principal. The Principal will meet with the parties involved. All Code of Conduct violations must follow the appeal process outlined in the Tiger Code of Conduct Policy Implementation section.
CANCELLATIONS: Players, coaches and parents will be notified of cancellations. Please use our school athletic web site: www.carsonvilleportsanilac.com/ for up-to-date information. Lower level teams will not practice on days that school is canceled. Teams may have voluntary practices, with the permission of the Athletic Director, on days we are not in school because of poor weather.
INSURANCE: The Carsonville-Port Sanilac School District does not assume financial responsibility for medical, hospital, or ambulance expenses incurred because of athletic injuries. Athletics is a voluntary program and students participate at their own risk. All parents/guardians are required to sign an Assumption of Risk – Proof of Insurance form before joining a team.
FUNDRAISING / INTERNAL ACCOUNTS: All fundraising must be approved by the Athletic Department. A Carsonville-Port Sanilac Athletic Department Athletic Event/Fundraiser Approval Form must be submitted at least a week before the event. All fundraising money must be placed in the sport’s internal account that is managed by the Athletic Office. A sports program is not to have cash or an outside bank account. All internal accounts must be balanced at all times. Head coaches are required to use their account for expenses that are necessary to run summer camps.
INJURIES / ACCIDENTS: Ensuring the safety and health of Carsonville-Port Sanilac athletes is the most important job of everyone associated with the Athletic Department. Coaches must use sound judgment and continually update their knowledge of first aid and know where the AED is located. Athletes are to report all injuries before they leave for home after a practice or game. The following are procedures for coaches: • Give no treatment beyond normal first aid. • EMS or other medical personnel should be contacted for all head injuries and all serious injuries. • Coaches are to have Medical Treatment Consent Cards in their possession at all times. • Do not move the athlete unless it is necessary for his/her safety. • Parents/Guardians should be contacted for all serious injuries. • Stay with the athlete until medical personnel or parents take over. • Contact the Athletic Director ASAP. • Make every effort to go to the hospital if an athlete is transported. • Make a follow up call home to the athlete or parents. • Complete and submit an Incident / Accident Report to the Athletic Office within 24 hours after the accident. Put a description of all injuries in writing.
VOLUNTEER COACHES: Volunteer coaches are a very important part of our program and have the same expectations as our hired coaches. In addition, they must fill out a Volunteer Information Form, be fingerprinted and be interviewed and approved by the Athletic Director before they begin working with our athletes.
JOINING A TIGER ATHLETIC TEAM: The following must be collected by the coach and turned into the Athletic Office: 1. Physical Card (this must be on file before the first tryout or practice). 2. Code of Conduct (no athlete may practice beginning the 2nd day without this turned in) 3. Assumption of Risk – Proof of Insurance sheet (turned in 2nd day of practice)
TRYOUTS: All athletes must have a physical on file and meet all academic requirements before trying out for a team. Tryouts will last a minimum of 3 days and all athletes will sign a Carsonville-Port Sanilac Athletic Information Sheet on the first day of tryouts. Athletes should be informed of the skills and the process of the evaluation. Each student will have a meeting with at least two coaches after the three-day tryout period to receive feedback on their status with the team. If two coaches aren’t available, then one coach and an administrator should be present.
TEAM ADVANCEMENT: The intent of advancing an athlete to a level beyond that at which he/she would normally play is to provide a talented athlete an opportunity to enhance his/her experience and skill development, as well as contribute to the team. Reasons for this advancement could include injury, code violations, etc. The head coach is responsible for making the initial recommendation. The proposed team advancement will be discussed and approved by the Head Varsity Coach, the Athletic Department and the parents. It is best if this is done before talking to the athlete. These moves and their expectations should be limited (exception of MHSAA Tournament, etc), communicated, evaluated, and reversed if they are not in the best interest of the player.
DROPPING OUT OF A SPORT: Quitting a team is a serious matter. No athlete should quit a team without first talking with their coach. If an athlete does quit the team, he/she is not permitted to return to the team without a meeting and approval with those involved.
PRACTICE SCHEDULES: Coaches will print out their practice and competitive schedules for the season and distribute copies to all the families involved with their team and the Athletic Department. Copies will be available at the player/parent meeting. Parents are encouraged to make any appointments around the schedule if possible, so the athlete will not miss a practice. Coaches are to let parents and the Athletic Office know of any changes made to the schedule.
PRACTICE SESSIONS: Practices are to be supervised at all times and players are to wait to start until the coach is present. Unexcused absence from practice is not acceptable and will result in a loss of playing time. Athletes who miss an excused practice will need work at practice(s) to regain their position on the team. Team practices (formal or informal, required or optional) will not be scheduled on Sundays or holidays. The only exception would be prior approval from the Athletic Department for a Monday contest. All lower level practices will be completed within two hours. Varsity practices that are scheduled for longer than two hours will require prior parent notification (ie calendar or schedule star) and Athletic Office approval. Coaches will communicate what will be considered an excused/unexcused absence.
SCRIMMAGES: All scrimmages are set up by coaches with approval from the Athletic Director. Athletes should not miss school for a scrimmage. Parent transportation should be used for all scrimmages, if possible. Varsity teams are expected to have at least one preseason scrimmage and to follow MHSAA policy for the remaining scrimmages. All scrimmages and off-campus practices need prior approval from the Athletic Office.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: The safety of players, parents, fans and coaches is the main consideration in all weather-related decisions. A Tornado Watch, Tornado Warning, thunder or lightning are reasons to take cover immediately. When lighting or thunder is heard, the contest or practice must be suspended and shall not resume until thunder is not heard and lightning not viewed for thirty (30) minutes.
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Parents, coaches and players are expected to stand and honor our flag during the National Anthem. Coaches will expect athletes to stand perfectly still, remain quiet and always show respect.
UNIFORMS: Carsonville-Port Sanilac teams are encouraged to be dressed the same from head to toe for all athletic contests. Team shoes will be purchased for the best deal possible. If not possible to purchase team shoes, they should match the uniform. Shoes that draw attention to the individuals are discouraged. Shirts are to be tucked in. We encourage teams to have a practice shirt. Only full T-shirts or sleeveless at the seam are to be worn at practice. Practice shirts and extra shirts may be different colors, but all school uniforms will be blue, white and gold only; a limited amount of accent colors is allowable, upon approval by the athletic department. Coaches are expected to coach in a Tiger shirt or in dress clothes (i.e. shirt / tie, dress pants, skirt, suit, etc.). Players will be responsible for the care, security and use of uniforms and equipment issued to them and will pay the replacement cost for items not returned or abused. Athletes will not participate in another sport season until this obligation is met.
BENCH / SIDELINE CONDUCT: The players not currently on the field / court / mat /are an important part of the team and should surround teammates who are participating with positive energy. Non-involved athletes or athletes displaying negative attitudes / demeanors will not be placed into a contest.
PLAYING TIME: Our Athletic Program believes that everyone is an important part of the team and life lessons can be taught to each member regardless of the amount of playing time. Playing time is earned in practice. Junior Varsity coaches will try to provide as much playing time as possible for each athlete. We do not have an equal playing time policy at Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School. The goal for each of our programs is for the varsity team to perform at a high level. Playing time at the varsity level will be based on the team playing its best and is determined by the coach.
POST CONTENT: Varsity coaches are to call the local media to report scores the night of the contest. Parents are not to contact the coach with concerns until the following day. Players must be in first hour the day after an athletic event in order to practice or participate that day.
UNBECOMING CONDUCT: Severe misconduct is covered by the Tiger Athletic Code of Conduct. Minor unbecoming conduct of a CarsonvillePort Sanilac High School Athlete will be disciplined. The coach and/or Athletic Director will determine the extent of the discipline. The discipline will always be a loss of playing time. No physical punishment is to be given as a consequence for a violation.
SPORTSMANSHIP: Sportsmanship is a very important part of the Carsonville-Port Sanilac Athletic Program. Players, Parents and Coaches all are responsible for maintaining this tradition. Poor behavior by any of the above groups is a reflection on our team, athletic program, school system and our community. Everyone involved in the athletic program will follow the rules and guidelines of the North Central Thumb League and the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
SPORTSMANSHIP CONT. Players: Any unsportsmanlike action by an athlete will result in a loss of playing time. Athletes who swear, give negative looks to referees or opponents, question officials, display inappropriate aggressive behavior, throw a ball or any object in disgust, etc, will be removed from the athletic contest. Parents: Please cheer positively for the Tigers. Negative cheering and yelling at referees could result in losing the privilege of attending games. Negativity directed to a student-athlete (ours or opponents) will never be tolerated. Coaches: Do not tolerate or give warnings to athletes who display poor sportsmanship. Coaches are to give the consequence of loss of playing time and make sure all team members understand why this was administered, in hopes that this will not be repeated by another team member. Coaches set the tone for the team and fans. Appropriately dealing with officials is an important part of coaching. Coaches are never to purposely run up a score on an opponent. Carsonville-Port Sanilac coaches must use various coaching strategies to keep the score from becoming too lopsided.
VACATIONS / MISSED PRACTICES: Almost every sport is affected by a holiday at some time during the season. Therefore, coaches need to develop an appropriate policy. The vacation policy will be communicated with players at the start of the season and during the pre-season player/parent meeting. Prior to the season, parents and players must decide whether they can make the commitment necessary to be a member of a team. Excused practices will not be penalized, but parents and players must understand that when a player misses a practice, his/her role on the team may change. It may take several practices to regain the player’s former status on the team. Unexcused absence from practice will not be tolerated and consequences will be given by the Coach/Athletic Director. Vacations without parent or adult supervision and prior notification to the coach will be considered unexcused (ie. spring break trips etc).
LIMITED TEAM MEMBERSHIP: Players and parents need to be aware of all MHSAA regulations. Section 13 (A) is one that is not always fully understood. SECTION 13 (A)—A student who, after practicing with (including tryouts) or participating in an athletic contest or scrimmage as a member of a high school athletic team, participates in any athletic competition not sponsored by his or her school in the same sport during the same season, shall become ineligible (ie. A student-athlete cannot participate in high school basketball and another basketball league at the same time).
ACADEMIC AWARDS: Any varsity student-athlete with a Semester GPA of 3.5 or above will receive a NCTL Academic Certificate. All varsity coaches are to submit individuals and teams, who meet the criteria established, to their respective state coaches associations for academic awards. Two male and two female senior athletes will be nominated each year for the MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award.
ATHLETIC AWARDS: A Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School Athlete can earn one varsity letter and one set of graduation numerals. A pin is awarded for each letter earned in a specific sport. A bar is awarded for each additional year on a varsity team. Varsity team members will receive a certificate each year. The following special awards should be given to all varsity teams (not to any lower level team): MVP, Sportsmanship, Captains and MIP. Teams who win League, District, Regional or State Championships will receive a patch. Junior Varsity team members will receive a certificate.
TEAM / INDIVIDUAL RECORDS: Head Coaches are required to maintain school and individual records. This is important for building and maintaining the tradition of Carsonville-Port Sanilac Athletics. Copies of the records are to be submitted to the Athletic Office when the coach resigns. Coaches who cannot find existing records are to start them. All championship banners and record boards are to be kept up-to-date by the coach.
OUT-OF-SEASON RULES: Everyone associated with the Carsonville-Port Sanilac Athletic Department will follow the MHSAA rules for practicing out-of-season. It is recommended that out-of-season coaches do not work with in-season athletes. However, this may take place if the in-season coach agrees to let this happen. Knowing and following the MHSAA four-person rule is a must by players and coaches.
SUMMER PROGRAMS: Summer is great for many activities and playing sports is something that many of our athletes enjoy doing during this time. Many coaches plan summer activities to help in the development of their players. All summer programs are open to all students and are not mandatory. Attendance or lack of attendance at summer events is not a factor in determining whether an athlete is selected for a team. Coaches will use announcements and a flyer to make sure any student-athletes who has an interest receives summer information. Players are reminded that the Tiger Code of Conduct is in effect during the summer. Coaches should communicate summer schedules to avoid conflict s for athletes.
CONFERENCES / CLINICS: Coaches are encouraged to continue to acquire knowledge of their sport. Fundraised money may be used to pay for registration fees to all clinics. However, fundraised money may only be used to pay for a substitute teacher for their state association clinic. Parents and sponsors of an event are to be made aware that fundraised money will be used for coaching education. At this time, the District will not pay for substitute teachers or clinic registration.
TRANSFER WITH A VIOLATION: Carsonville-Port Sanilac High School will enforce upon a transfer student any period of ineligibility to which that student would have been subject as a result of a student or athletic code violation(s) at that student’s most recent previously attended school.
INFLUENZA POLICY: If Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools are closed due to an outbreak of influenza, including H1N1, there will be no games or practice (this includes team meetings, film work, voluntary practices) until classes resume. If our opponent is out of school because of a flu epidemic or other illness outbreak, we will not compete with that school. We need to encourage our athletes to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes proper nutrition, rest, and hygiene. To stop the spread of influenza and other viruses, we need to discourage our athletes from getting together during the time we are out of school. Student athletes, who have the flu, including H1N1, are not to return to our teams until they have been given clearance from their doctor that they are no longer contagious.
