J-4550          JJJ  
EXTRACURRICULAR  ACTIVITY 

Students involved in extracurricular programs grades seven (7) through twelve (12) are subject to all aspects of the regular school discipline policies (JK, JKD, and JKDA) and the drug and alcohol disciplinary referral process (JICH-R) and shall comply with all provisions of the Athletic Code.

They will set the highest possible standard in school, in their classes, at home, in the community and in the area of competition and sportsmanship so others will respect them and so that they will add something to the extra-curricular program they represent.  They must understand that participation is a major commitment.  If a student chooses to violate these standards, that student will be subject to extra-curricular and/or school sanctions for their behavior.

If any student is in direct violation of School Board drug policy and this extra-curricular code, a conference with parent/legal guardian will be required if any of the following occur:  1) The student has used or had in their possession illegal drugs including alcohol while off campus as observed by school officials; 2) A student is charged or reported by law enforcement or authorities with use or possession of illegal drugs including alcohol; 3) A student or their  parent/legal guardian self report such use and/or possession or; 4) A student tests positive to a random drug test.

For Athletics – The first offense will result in suspension from regular season competition for thirty percent (30%) of consecutive contests.  If necessary this will carry-over into the next sport season.  Also, additional team sanctions agreed upon with the head coaches and activities director will be developed and may include provisions to allow the student to practice.  Considerations will be given to a student who self reports within forty-eight (48) hours of the incident seeking guidance and support.  This will result in suspension from competition for twenty percent (20%) of the consecutive contests.  An intervention plan, as per School Board policy, will be mandatory in all cases.  Students wishing to participate will sign a statement acknowledging the consequences of a second offense.

For Activities – The firs offense will result in suspension from that activity and continue until sixteen (16) hours of community service are completed.  Also, any additional sanctions agreed upon with the sponsor including a signed statement acknowledging the consequences of a second (2nd) offense.

A subsequent offense while in high school in any extra-curricular program will result in suspension from the program for one (1) calendar year (three hundred sixty-five [365] days) from the date of the offense.  The intervention plan previously developed will be modified accordingly.

Violation of the School Board policy regarding the use of tobacco products will result in suspension from the extra-curricular program for two (2) weeks.  An intervention plan will also be required.

A confidential log of all code violations and consequences will be maintained in the activity director's office.  The activity director will verify the successful/unsuccessful completion of the intervention plan.

If it has been determined by school officials that a student has used or has in their possession an illegal drugs, including alcohol, while on school property, or at a school sponsored event, the student will be turned over to a parent/guardian as soon as possible, and will be referred to local authorities, and will be suspended from the extra-curricular program for one (1) calendar year (three hundred sixty-five [365] days) from the date of the offense.  An intervention plan will also be developed.  The Student "Disciplinary Actions" as found in the Ruidoso High School (RHS) Student/Parent Handbook will also be in effect.  The head coach/sponsor will consult with the activities director, principal, and/or Superintendent relative to implementation of this paragraph.

The Ruidoso High School drug test procedure is as follows:

•     The names of all athletes participating in sports for the school year will be entered into a random selection process at the beginning of the school year.  A certified drug-testing agency contracted with the School District will test randomly from the pool, unannounced, any time during the school year.  The results are immediate and will be reported to the activities director.

•     If the drug test is positive, a parent or legal guardian will be notified to offer an explanation for the positive result.  If it is determined that a student is in violation of this policy, the above sanction will be enforced.

•     If any student refuses to provide a sample or if there is an altercation or falsification of a sample or test result, that student will be indefinitely suspended from the extra-curricular program.

•     If any student decides to participate in the extra-curricular program after the beginning of the school year, they will be tested during the next testing cycle.  Their names will then be placed in the random pool for future testing. 

•     A student or parent may request a drug test to be completed during the regular testing.

Hazing will not be tolerated in any form.  Violations will result in sanctions consistent with the drug/alcohol offenses stated above.

The Activities Director will be part of a core team to develop intervention plans for student athletes when needed.  The intervention plan is to provide assistance.  The student, parent/guardian administrators and school services personnel will be involved.

Adopted:     date of manual adoption

LEGAL REF.:      22-12-2.1 NMSA (1978)
6.11.2.9 NMAC
New Mexico Activities Association Handbook Sec. 6

CROSS REF.:     JJIB - Interscholastic Sports

     JJJA - Extracurricular Activity Eligibility