MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of all student activities is to provide opportunities for positive educational, physical and/or social activities to our students within and beyond the normal school day.
The student will:
- Interact appropriately with peers
- Demonstrate leadership
- Experience connection to school community
- Serve the community and develop personal growth
PARTICIPATION
Participation in CIS extracurricular activities is a privilege. Anyone who participates is a representative of our school and has the responsibility to conduct him or herself in an exemplary manner. All of their actions should reflect positively on themselves, their team or club, the school and community.
In order for a team member to be eligible for participation in a practice or club meeting, he or she must be in attendance for school without signing out to go home (ill) on that day. Special considerations for dentist, orthodontist, doctor, and funeral excuses may be made. A student with multiple incidents resulting in an office referral during the school year, may lose eligibility for participating in any after school activity at the discretion of the administration. A student that has an infraction that results in an In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension during the sport’s season will automatically lose eligibility for the remainder of that season.
CIS ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Coaches for each activity will announce rules, regulations, practice/meeting times, and schedules for each sport or activity. The athletic website (sites.google.com/concord.k12.in.us/athletics/home), social media, flyers, PA announcements, and bulletin boards will be used to make this information available to students. As a general rule, all CIS athletics and activities will be conducted immediately after school. There may be some exceptions, but the intent is to avoid late evening and Saturday activities.
The CIS Extracurricular Program is organized and administered as a part of the total educational program with definite objectives for the participants, the school, and community. The program is designed to provide for the many interests and needs of the students. We are interested in having as many students as possible participate in an Extracurricular Program that includes a variety of athletic and club opportunities.
ATHLETIC CONTESTS
Admission to all CIS athletic events is free. All student spectators must be accompanied by an adult unless students have a CIS Sports Pass. During any athletic contest all spectators are to stay away from all athletic equipment and conduct themselves in a proper respectful manner. (Fans may not go out on the soccer field, track, basketball court, volleyball court, etc.) Most events begin right after school (schedules are available in the office or on the CIS athletic website). Students should plan ahead and make arrangements for their rides in advance. Players who are repeatedly late in being picked up (three times) following an after school activity may be excluded from participating in any Extra-Curricular Activities for the remainder of the year. Fans who are late being picked up, even one time, may be excluded from attending any sports events for the remainder of the school year, per the Sports Pass rules.
CIS STUDENT SPORTS PASSES
CIS offers Sports Passes for students to be able to attend CIS Athletic Contests without having a parent or guardian present. Students may obtain Parent Permission Slips for Sports Passes online. In order to use a CIS Sports Pass, students must follow these guidelines:
- Students must have a sports pass on file with the athletic director.
- Students must be picked-up promptly at 5:00pm at Door 1. You may not walk to Martins or the gas station. If a student fan is picked up after the student players, the student loses their sports pass for the year.
- Students will show good sportsmanship: no boo-ing, no hate speech, no heckling.
- Students must stay in the gym when the game is being played.
- Students are encouraged to purchase food and drink items from the concession stand.
- Students are only allowed to visit the concession stand before the game, halftime, and the end of the game.
- Students who receive ONE office referral may lose their sports pass for the season.
- Students will display good behavior/conduct, including appropriate language during all sporting events.
- Students MUST sit and remain in the Student Section during the game unless they are sitting with a parent or supervising adult.
Violations of these rules will result in the loss of the privilege of watching sporting events without a parent/guardian in attendance.
Concord Intermediate School follows all policies outlined in the Student Behavior Standards for Concord Community Schools. These policies can be found under the Student Behavior section of the Student Handbook page on the District Website. The information below provides additional policies related to Concord Intermediate School.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR STANDARDS
A major component of the educational program at Concord is to prepare students to become responsible workers and citizens by learning how to conduct themselves properly and in accordance with established standards. In an effort to protect the fundamental rights of teachers to teach and students to learn, Concord has established strict guidelines and expectations for student behavior and is committed to holding students accountable for their actions. Accountability is certainly enhanced when parents and school officials can work together cooperatively. School officials will make every effort to utilize fairness and consistency when determining appropriate consequences for students who violate established standards of behavior.
Each student shall be expected to:
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abide by Federal, State, and local laws as well as the rules of the school;
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respect the rights of others;
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act courteously toward adults and fellow students;
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be prompt to school and attentive in class;
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work cooperatively with others when involved in accomplishing a common goal regardless of the other’s ability, gender, race, or ethnic background;
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complete assigned tasks on time and as directed;
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help maintain a school environment that is safe, friendly, and productive;
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comply with appropriate requests by any staff member;
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follow classroom rules established by any teacher.
CCS District Code of Conduct can be found HERE - under STUDENT BEHAVIOR
DRESS AND GROOMING
Students are to observe the school dress code. Those not meeting dress code will get a verbal reminder. Those with repeated offenses will be asked to change at school or we'll call parents for a change of clothing. Continued violations will be evidence of insubordination and will result in disciplinary action.
Clothing must be:
1. Clean
2. Safe for school activities
3. Modest in nature, providing adequate coverage
4. Appropriate for the school setting
School administration reserves the right to determine if student attire is inappropriate or disruptive to the educational process.
Students who are representing Concord at an official function or public event may be required to follow specific dress requirements. Usually, this applies to athletic teams, cheerleaders, bands, and other such groups.
In keeping with the above philosophy, and in order to reduce misunderstanding, inappropriate school wear includes, but is not limited to, the following:
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All undergarments must be concealed, skin at midriff must be covered.
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Shirts must have sleeves that cover the shoulder and must not be cut too low to reveal the chest or underarm.
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Pants with holes, rips, or frays above the knee may not reveal skin or undergarments.
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Clothing material must not be of see-through texture, unless skin and undergarments are concealed with a shirt that is compliant with the dress code – provides adequate coverage, has sleeves, covers shoulders.
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Clothing must not include direct or indirect reference to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence, gangs or sex.
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Attire that may cause property damage or personal injury is not to be worn, e.g. chains.
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Wearing of hats/head coverings, bandanas, and combs will not be permitted and must be removed prior to entering the building.
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Students are not allowed to wear slippers, pajamas, masks or other face coverings.
BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL DETENTIONS
A student may be detained after school or asked to come to school early by a teacher, after giving the student and his/her parents one (1) day’s notice. The student or his/her parents are responsible for transportation.
STUDENT REMOVAL FROM CLASS
The teacher in charge of that class or activity may remove a student from a classroom or activity for a period not to exceed one day when s/he poses a threat to a safe, orderly, and effective educational environment.
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION & STRUCTURED DAYS
In-School Suspension (ISS) may be assigned to students as a consequence for rule violation & misbehavior. Students will be sent with their study material to a supervised area where they will spend an assigned period of time. They will be isolated from the student body, but will receive class assignments. Students who serve ISS are required to go home after school and may not participate in any after school activities on the day of their assignment. Rules for in-school suspension will be given to students when they are assigned. Students who violate these rules may earn additional days of ISS or may be suspended out of school.
The following rules shall apply to In-School Suspension:
1. Students are required to work on class assignments.
2. Students are not to communicate with each other unless given special permission to do so.
3. Students are to remain in their designated seats at all times unless permission is granted to do otherwise.
4. Students shall not be allowed to put their heads down or sleep.
5. No cell phones, electronics, cards, or other recreational articles are allowed.
6. No food or beverages are allowed.
STRUCTURED DAYS
Structured Days may be assigned to students as an alternative to an In-School or Out of School Suspension. Students assigned structured days will have the opportunity to attend core academic instruction in the classroom setting. Students will report to a designated area (such as the main office) during Lunch/Recess, Specials (i.e. Art, Music, PE), and/or other non-core academic times assigned by school administration. Students may also be additionally assigned a time to report before/after school as a part of their Structured Day. Another component of Structured Days is to provide students with additional instruction related to their behavior as well as restorative and reparative opportunities. Students may be asked to come to school an hour early to start their Structured Day. School Administration will determine when Structured Days are an appropriate measure and the length of time assigned based on individual student need and participation.
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION
After School Detention may be assigned to students as a consequence for rule violation & misbehavior. Parents, students, and teachers will be notified of the offense and the date for After School Detention. Students are to report to the school office at dismissal the day of their assigned consequence. Missing detention without notice can result in extending the consequence. Parents must pick up their child at Door 1 @ 5:00 pm after detention.
BULLYING
Bullying may result in disciplinary action including cancellation of privileges. Online communications transmitted with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate another student, employee or other person are prohibited. Interference with another’s work without permission is similarly prohibited, and may be characterized as bullying. Online communications transmitted with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate another student, employee or other person are prohibited. Any criminal activity will be reported to the Concord Community Schools Police Department and may be investigated.
VANDALISM/THEFT
Vandalism and/or theft will result in disciplinary action including evaluation/restriction of privileges, costs to repair/replace damaged/stolen materials, and/or expulsion. Theft is defined as stealing data of another user, or technology hardware. Vandalism is defined as any malicious and/or intentional attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, infiltrate school networks, or modify technology hardware without approval. This includes but is not limited to the uploading or creation of computer viruses, installing unapproved software, changing equipment configurations, deliberately destroying or stealing hardware and its components, or seeking to circumvent network security. Interference with another’s work is similarly prohibited, and may represent destruction or theft of an intellectual property. Any criminal activity will be reported to the Concord Community Schools Police Department and may be investigated.
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