Extra-Curricular Activities

All students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities in order to broaden their experiences beyond the regular curriculum. No student who meets the requirements of a particular activity shall be excluded from participating.

Along with the privilege to participate in extra-curricular activities a student has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in an appropriate manner at all times during these activities.

A student’s participation in extra-curricular activities may be suspended for the following reasons:

1. The student’s behavior while attending an activity was not up to an acceptable level.

2. The student’s behavior in school, both during class and during recess, is not up to the required standard.

3. The student has reached "Strike 3" of the Discipline Policy. In this case, the student will be suspended from extra-curricular activities for a one month period.

In the event that student is being considered for suspension from participation, the teacher involved shall advise the principal. The principal shall convene a meeting of the organizer of the activity, the teacher requesting the suspension and the student. A recommendation shall be made by the principal whereupon a final decision will be made.

A. Participation

1. Wherever possible a schedule of the season’s activities and dates should be established, posted and circulated.

2. Students who miss classes due to participation in extra-curricular activities are responsible for any instruction or assignments missed. All participating students must complete an Extra/Co-Curricular Activity Request Form prior to the activity.

3. Students who are inexcusably absent during the day will not be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities on that day without permission from the organizer of the activity and the principal.

B. Busing

1. Where activities require buses, all students will travel to and from activities on the designated bus with the team or other participants. Participants may also travel to and from activities with their parents or legal guardians, provided the organizer of the activity has been notified and agrees and that all legal requirements are met.

2. Where no designated bus is to be used and the activity is not at Eaglesham School, private vehicles may be used with prior approval from the principal.