ONEIDA NATION HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT

Athletics is a privilege, not a right.

I. PURPOSE

The Oneida Nation High School Athletic Code of Conduct is modeled after the regulations set forth by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (W.I.A.A), of which ONHS is a member.

These policies are designed in the athlete’s best interest and are stated in this code to help athletes understand what is expected of them. It is the responsibility of both athlete and parent to read this code carefully and follow it.

The athletic code of conduct will apply to all athletes during the entire calendar year. Once an athlete has gone out for an interscholastic sport, the Code of Conduct will go into effect and stay in effect for the remainder of the athlete’s career at ONHS.

II. ELIGIBILITY RULES

In order to represent Oneida Nation High School in any interscholastic athletic competition, an athlete must meet eligibility requirements of the W.I.A.A. as well as those of O.N.H.S.

An Athlete:
1. Must be under the age of 19 before August 1.

2. Must not participate on any other team in the same sport when participating on a high school team during the same season.

3. Must be enrolled in school during semester in which the contest takes place.

4. Must have a complete physical or alternate year card on file prior to participating in any practice sessions.

5. All student athletes must be at school on game days by the start of 1st hour and attend class all day, in order to participate in an athletic contest that day. Any deviation from this must be cleared through the Principal or athletic director.

6. Must be in school by the start of 4th hour and remain in school the rest of the day, in order to attend practice that day. Any deviation from this rule must be cleared through the principal or Athletic Director. It is the responsibility of the athlete to be in school the day after contests.


7. Must be a full-time student (minimum of 5 credits at all times) and have not failed any class in the most recent grade reporting period. This also applies to all transfer students. The athlete, who received 1 F will be suspended from participating in 20% of the scheduled games, matches or meets and will remain ineligible until he/she is no longer failing and is still required to attend all practices and games. Scrimmages do not count as part of the suspension.

Fall Sports:
An athlete who receives more than 1 F, will fall accordingly to the WIAA rule for ineligibility, which states the minimum ineligibility period shall be the lesser of (1) 21 consecutive calendar days beginning with the date of earliest allowed competition in a sport or (2) one-third of the maximum number of games/meets allowed in a sport (rounded up if one-third results in a fraction).

All Other Sports:
A student who becomes academically ineligible may regain eligibility on the 16th scheduled school day by meeting the academic standard, following a period of 15 scheduled school days and nights of ineligibility.

1st quarter, 2nd semester and 3rd quarter grades will be applied immediately. At the end of the school year, the grades will carry over into the following fall sports.

III. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

1. Team members must ride the bus to and from the game. If parents want to make other arrangements they MUST inform the athletic director/head coach in writing prior to the contest.

2. There are times when student athlete may have to miss class time. The student is responsible for contacting the teacher or teachers involved and making up all work.

3. Each athlete is responsible for the school equipment issued for them. Athletes will be held financially responsible for the replacement cost of lost, stolen, damaged or misplaced equipment. Report cards will be withheld until the financial responsibility is taken care of.

4. All injuries must be reported to the coach immediately. If any injury is discovered after an athlete has returned home, parents are requested to notify the coach or athletic director as soon as possible.

5. Athletes are expected to attend all practice sessions. Only injury or illness will excuse an athlete from practices. Other absences must be excused in advance by the head coach of the team.


IV. ATHLETIC SUSPENSIONS

An athlete will be suspended from interscholastic athletics for the possession or use of alcohol, tobacco, or other controlled substances, or look alike drugs, or sale of controlled substances. Athletes are forbidden to be present in any business or establishment or area of such whereby, state law or local ordinances prohibit them from being, unless accompanied by their parent or legal guardian or unless the athlete is legally employed at said business or establishment. (Cultural or ceremonial activities not included).

Athletes are forbidden from being present at any place where there is illegal consumption or use of alcohol, tobacco, or other controlled substances or any other illegal activity is occurring.

All athletic code violations will be cumulative, from the time the athlete signs the ONHS athletic code of conduct. Any alleged violation will be brought to the Athletic Director in writing within forty-five days of the alleged incident. If the charges are proven to the satisfaction of the Athletic Director, disciplinary action will follow. An athlete who denies violating the athletic code or team rules will have the opportunity to be heard by the athletic director or his/her designee prior to any penalty enforcement.

1. FIRST VIOLATION
The athlete will be suspended from participation in 20% of the scheduled games, matches or meets of the present sport in which he or she is participating. However, if the violation occurs with less than 20% of the current season remaining, the suspension will carry over into the athlete's next sport season. In order to fulfill a carry over penalty, an athlete must complete the season as a member of the team. The student athlete will also be referred to the A.O.D.A. counselor by the athletic director.

2. SECOND VIOLATION
The athlete will be suspended from participation in 40% of the scheduled games, matches or meets of the present sport in which he/she is participating. However, if the violation occurs with less than 40% of the current season remaining, the suspension will carry over into the athlete's next sport season. In order to fulfill a carry over penalty, an athlete must complete the season as a member of the team. The student athlete will also be referred to the A.O.D.A. counselor by the athletic director.

An athlete may choose to participate in an alcohol-drug program in lieu of one half of the suspension time (20% of the current season). It is the responsibility of the athlete and the parent to contact the Oneida Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse program to schedule an alcohol-drug assessment. An athlete must follow and complete all treatment recommendations made by the Alcohol-Drug Abuse program. It is the responsibility of the athlete and the parent to provide verification of compliance for this option to the athletic director and principal.




Once an athlete completes and is in compliance with the Alcohol-Drug Abuse program
recommendation for treatment and the athlete serves the 20% suspension, the athlete may begin participation in athletic events. Failure to successfully complete such recommendations will be grounds for immediate suspension from participation in all interscholastic athletics.

3. THIRD VIOLATION

The athlete will be suspended from all interscholastic athletics for a period of 180 consecutive school days from the date of the third infraction. If less than 180 days remain, then the suspension will be served in the next sports season in which the athlete participates. The student athlete will also be referred to the A.O.D.A. counselor by the athletic director.

An athlete may choose to participate in an alcohol-drug program in lieu of one half of the suspension time (180 consecutive school days). It is the responsibility of the athlete and the parent to contact the Oneida Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse program to schedule an alcohol-drug assessment. An athlete must follow and complete all treatment recommendations made by the Alcohol-Drug Abuse program. It is the responsibility of the athlete and the parent to provide verification of compliance for this option to the athletic director and building principal.

Once an athlete completes the first 90 consecutive school days of suspension and are in compliance with the Alcohol-Drug Abuse program recommendation for treatment they may begin participation in athletic events. Failure to successfully complete such recommendations will be grounds for immediate suspension from participation from all interscholastic athletics specified within the athletic code of conduct.

4. FOURTH VIOLATION:

The athlete will no longer be allowed to participate in interscholastic athletics at Oneida Nation High School. The student athlete will also be referred to the A.O.D.A. counselor by the athletic director.















V. OTHER INFRACTIONS

A committee composed of the athletic director, principal and a selected coach will decide on the penalty for above unacceptable conduct violations. Student athletes should not act in any manner that is detrimental to the ideals, principles and standards of the Oneida Nation High School and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Unacceptable conduct violations include, but are not limited to, the following examples:
A. Any conviction of a criminal offense (including ordinance violations)
B. Charged with a felony
C. Vandalism to public or private property
D. Obscene/Inappropriate behavior inside or outside the school
E. Any school-related activity which involves an out-of school suspension
F. Any documented theft
G. Received three discipline referrals from school in one calendar week.


VI. VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE:

Athletes who refer themselves for violating the Athletic code by Voluntary Disclosure by the start of the next school day or regular scheduled practice which ever comes first (this includes practices held during a schedule school vacation, i.e. spring break), their suspension will be ½ of the regular suspension for the first or second violation. The third violation will fall under the regular guidelines of the athletic code. The athlete needs to disclose this information to the Athletic Director. If the Athletic Director is not available, the athlete needs to report the information to the Principal.

VII. PRACTICES

Athletes who are serving out-of-school suspensions from school will be unable to practice or compete during the period of suspension. Athletes under suspension for athletic code violations or other team related violations will be expected to attend practice sessions.

VIII. ATHLETIC AWARDS

Athletic awards are given based on participation, cooperation and performance. At the varsity level, a student athlete may receive an athletic letter/certificate if he/she meets the criteria set down by his/her coach. All varsity coaches have established the criteria necessary for receiving an athletic letter. An athlete must finish the season in order to receive a letter. Each sport has its own standards and each coach has the right to deviate from these standards in special cases.

Athlete of the Year: Most valuable male and female athletes will be selected by the coaching and teaching staff at O.N.H.S. To be eligible, an athlete cannot have an athlete code violation during that school year. .


ATHLETIC CODE APPEALS PROCESS:

Any athlete who has been suspended from athletic competition (participation) by the Athletic Director as a result of an athletic code violation, has a right to appeal the penalty and/or the violation of both.

Step I -The athlete and his/her parents(s)/guardian(s) will have 10 (ten) school days, from the time the Athletic Director postmarks and sends the athlete the suspension letter, to appeal to the principal and to state the reason(s) in (writing) why he/she feels the penalty was too severe or that he/she was not guilty of any violation.

Step I -The athlete and his/her parents(s)/guardian(s) will have 10 (ten) school days, from the time the Athletic Director sends the athlete the suspension letter, to appeal to the principal and to state the reason(s) in (writing) why he/she feels the penalty was too severe or that he/she was not guilty of any violation.

The principal shall meet with the athlete and his/her parents(s)/guardian(s) within five school days. The principal shall render a decision (in writing) within five school days after the meeting with the athlete and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s).

Step II - If the athlete and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) are not satisfied with the principal's decision, then they may appeal the decision to the School District Administrator within 10 (ten) days of the principal's decision. The athlete shall submit written rationale to the School Administrator stating his/her case.

The Administrator shall meet with the athlete and his/her parents(s)/guardian(s) within five school days. The School Administrator shall render a decision (in writing) within five school days after the meeting with the athlete and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s).

Step III -If the athlete and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s are not satisfied with the School Administrator's decision, then they may appeal the decision to the Board of Education with ten school days of the School Administrator's decision. The athlete shall submit written rationale to the Board of Education stating his/her case.

The Board of Education shall meet with the athlete and his/her parent(s) and/or guardians) as soon as the body can be assembled (not to exceed 20 school days). After the meeting the decision of the Board of Education shall be binding on all parties involved.

* All athletes who have been suspended from athletic competition (participation), because of an athletic code violation, will not be allowed to participate in athletic events until a final disposition of the appeals process.



PREAMBLE

These policies have been prepared for the benefit of student athletes, parents, guardians, coaches, and staff to make extra-curricular activities a positive part cf the overall educational experience. Our goal is to provide activities in an enriching, healthful experience in stimulating the positive physical, mental, emotional, and social growth of our athletes through interscholastic competition.


ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I hereby acknowledge by my signature that I have received and read a copy of the school policies and procedures for participation in extra-curricular activities sponsored by the Oneida Nation School System. I agree to abide by all rules and regulations set forth herein. I further agree to be financially responsible for any equipment lost or damaged through misuse or negligence by the student athlete under my care. I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound for my child, their heirs, executors, and administrators, do hereby release any and all coaches, administrators, teachers, volunteers, officials of the Oneida Nation School System, and their representatives, successors, and assigns, from any and all liability from illness or injury my child may suffer as a result of participation in the Extra-Curricular Program. I understand that participating in Extra-Curricular Events is a potentially hazardous activity. I understand that my child should not participate unless they are medically able to. I understand if I am given notice that there are any other changes made to the code of conduct, I will still be required to follow all rules and consequences that are decided.




Student Athlete Signature Date


Parent / Guardian Signature Date


School Representative Signature Date