1. Stoughton VikingsActivities Code of Conduct Meeting Mel Dow – Athletic/Activities Director Amy LeMoine – Admin. Assistant Shelley Anderson – Asst. AD Bob Empey – Asst. AD
2. Why be a VIKING? “Striving for a standard that sets us ahead” WE ARESTOUGHTON
3. Benefits of SHSExtra/Co-Curricular Activities Activities support the academic mission of schools. They are not a diversion but rather an extension of a good educational program.
4. Students who participate in activity programs tend to have: Higher GPA Better attendance records Lower dropout rates Fewer discipline problems
5. If Extra/Co-Curricular Activities do all that…. Our goal at Stoughton High School is to have: 100% of all our students involved in an Activity… Group… Team… Club… Organization…
6. Where can you get involved? Art Club Book club Chamber Strings Ensemble Chorale Class Officers Computers Concert Band Concert Choir Divine Fine Arts Weekend Forensics Freshmen Madrigals Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) German Club GLBA History Club Homecoming Jazz Ensemble JazzKor Knowledge Master Link Crew Literary Magazine Madrigal Singers Marching Band Math Team National Honor Society Norse Star Newspaper Norwegian Dancers Roe Wetland Site Science Club Science Team Spanish Club Spanish National Honor Society Stoughton FFA Chapter String Choir Student Council Symphonic Band Symphony Orchestra TAG Theater Trees for Tomorrow Viking Singers Yearbook Athletics
15. Reporting Violations 4 State Felony 9 Review Board 9 Practice 9 Travel & Conduct 9 Equipment and Care 10 Athletic Injuries 12 Athletic Awards 13 Voluntary Statement 15 Appeal Procedure 16 Code of Conduct Summary 18 Alternative Transportation 19 & 20 Additional Information
16. Attendance Must attend the WHOLEday to be eligible to participate. Self Referral Must be within 72 Hours & BEFORE another source of report Misconceptions
17. Bottom Line: Representing Stoughton and your Family is a privilege. We expect you to not only follow, but teach others the laws & rules of society. If there is a violation, policy will be followed in a timely manner and all involved will be treated with dignity and respect, so an educational lesson will result. Parents, help us keep your students actively involved. Students, help make your parents and Stoughton proud of you.
18. Step 1 Student & Coach/Advisor Step 2 Parent (Student) & Coach/Advisor Step 3 Student & Activities Director Step 4 Parent (Student) & Activities Director Step 5 Parent (Student) & Principal Step 6 Parent (Student) & Superintendent Step 7 Parent (Student) & School Board Chain of Communication
19. -Office will be in Room 126 -Online Paper Work Changes in Athletic/Activity Department
22. Hazing and Harassment NO TOLERANCE & POTENTIAL FOR CRIMINAL CHARGES Defined as: embarrassing, humiliating or degrading silliness to cruelty dangerous, violent or sexually charged substance abuse potentially life threatening
