Extracurricular Code of Conduct
CCSD Extra-Curricular Eligibility
Canandaigua City School District Extra Curricular Code of Conduct
The Canandaigua City School District recognizes the importance of student participation in extracurricular activities. These activities provide a unique experience where students can develop good character, self-discipline, teamwork, goal setting, and social skills. Participating in these activities is a privilege and students have a responsibility to adhere to the student code of conduct and the extracurricular code of conduct. Investigations of the Student Code of Conduct will be conducted by District staff, and if appropriate, law enforcement officials; or others acting in an official capacity.
Student Code of Conduct
The Canandaigua City School District has an established code of conduct. Violations of the code of conduct that result in discipline will result in a student being unable to participate in their activity if they have in school or off-site suspension.
In School Suspension
Students who have In School Suspension (ISS) for a violation of the Canandaigua City School District Code of Conduct are not able to participate in practice, games or their activity the day of their suspension. It is up to the coach or advisor if they are expected to attend if they have ISS.
Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Major Violations that result in Off-Site Suspension or a Significant Consequence
Students who have Off-Site Suspension (OSS) for a violation of the Canandaigua City School District Code of Conduct are not able to come on school property and cannot participate in practices or games during their suspension. They face the list of consequence below.
No student shall use, possess, sell or distribute alcohol and/or other substances on school grounds, at school-sponsored events or on a bus. No student shall use or possess drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol on school grounds or at school-sponsored events. Violations in high school are cumulative throughout their high school career. Consequences not completed in the current season carry over until the next season. Middle school students will start high school with a clean slate; previous events will not be counted as offenses.
Teams that play less than 10 contests during the regular season
- 1st Offense – loss of 2 games
- 2nd Offense – loss of 4 games
- 3rd Offense – loss of 4 games and review to determine future eligibility
Teams that play 11-15 contests during the regular season
- 1st Offense – loss of 3 games
- 2nd Offense – loss of 6 games
- 3rd Offense – loss of 6 games and and review to determine future eligibility
Teams that play 16-20 contests during the regular season
- 1st Offense – loss of 4 games
- 2nd Offense – loss of 8 games
- 3rd Offense – loss of 8 games and and review to determine future eligibility
Non Athletic Consequences
Consequences for the musical, play, and robotics will mimic the consequences found for athletes as closely as possible.
Off Season
Code of Conduct that result in Off-Site Suspension while a student is not involved in their activity will lead to result in a code of conduct violation and the consequence will be be administered in the next activity in which they participate. If a student participates in a restorative practice, their consequence may be reduced.
Student Attendance Expectations
- Students must participate in Physical Education to be eligible for practice or competition.
- Students who are absent for at least fifty percent of any given school day (CMS arrival at 10:45) may not participate in extracurricular activities for that day. An excused absence with a verified note can be reviewed by the principal or designee.
- If a student is truant for any part of the school day, they may not eligible to participate that day or the following day.
Hazing
Hazing is defined as intentionally or recklessly engaging in conduct during the course of another person’s initiation into or affiliation with any or organization, which created a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person.
Any acts of hazing are strictly prohibited and could result in the suspension or dismissal from an activity and in some circumstances subject the perpetrator to arrest. Any reported or suspected form of hazing will be investigated.
Social Media
Student athletes who use social media as a form of communication are expected to do so responsibly. Inappropriate social media posting can have a disruptive impact on the morale and success of a team.
Any posting that contains bullying, forms of hazing, display of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, indecent or derogatory photos or another detrimental or disruptive posts could result in the suspension or dismissal from an activity.
Established Rules by Coaches/Advisors
All students are expected to comply with the established team/activity rules, procedures and instructions of the CCSD staff. Coaches and advisors have the authority to suspend a student temporarily for failure to comply with the rules and procedures or when the athlete’s safety or safety of others requires such action.
Permanent removal from the team will result after the coach has communicated with the principal or designee, the student, and the parents/guardians.
Appeals Process
An appeal can be made in writing to the building principal or director of athletics within three days. Appeals may be made to the extracurricular review board and appeals must be received in writing to the building administration or athletic director within three days of notification of the penalty.
The review board will be made up of three school district personnel which may include the athletic director, the principal or designee and a third party faculty member. For meetings reviewing the conduct of an athlete, the meeting will be chaired by the principal or designee. For meetings of a non-athlete will be chaired by the athletic director or principal's designee. The review board may modify violation consequences.
Should a student disagree with the determination of the review board, they may appeal to the Superintendent of Schools in writing within five days of the notification of the Review Board's determination. The decision of the Superintendent shall be final.
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When does ASH meet?
For students at the Academy, ASH meets from 6:45 am to 7:25 am OR from 2:35-3:15 pm. For middle schools students ASH meets from 2:35-3:15 pm. Students who are in ASH are required to attend Monday through Thursday.
Can a student work with a teacher after school?
Student reports to the assigned room first and then can go to work with a teacher.
What happens if a student does not attend ASH?
If the student does not attend that day, they cannot participate in the practice/activity/game the next day. If a student does not attend on a Thursday, they cannot participate in activities throughout the weekend.
After a student completes their blue sheet, where is it turned in?
Blue check in sheets need to be returned to Mr. Lord at CMS or Mrs. Fisher (Academy Counseling Center, CA) by noon on the Friday of the first week of the ASH cycle. Blue sheets are only required for the first week of each cycle.
If a student cannot play, what is expected?
When a student is not eligible to participate, they are expected to attend practice or the game or the event. They are not able to participate in warm ups or any activities during the event.
Do students need to attend ASH on days there is no practice or games?
Students need to attend Monday through Thursday each week they are in ASH, even when they do not have practice or a game. Late buses are available.
Who do I contact if I have questions about ASH?
ParentSquare messages can be sent to Ashley Fisher, District ASH Coordinator or the administrators overseeing ASH, Mr. Theron Chinn (CMS) and Mr. Eric Jordan (CA).
What activities fall under these requirements?
The extra-curricular activities that fall under these rules are all sports teams, the fall play, the CMS musical, the Academy musical, and the robotics team.
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Student A is failing one class. Student A attends ASH all week and they are no longer failing that class and the grade is reported on their blue sheet.
Do they need to attend ASH anymore?
No - The student is no longer required to attend ASH because they are passing and they completed their blue sheet after week 1.
Student B missed ASH on Thursday because they forgot to attend.
Can they play in their game on Saturday?
No - The student is ineligible to participate in their game on Saturday because they did not attend ASH on Thursday. On Friday, the family, coach, and student will receive this notification via ParentSquare. The student is expected to attend practices and games but cannot participate.
Student C is failing a class and when completing their blue sheet, they are now passing that class but failing a different class.
Do they need to attend ASH?
Yes - The student needs to continue to attend ASH because they are still failing a course. They will need to attend ASH for the remainder of that ASH cycle.
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If a student is failing only one course at the Academy, the family can decide to monitor the student’s progress and communicate with Ashley Fisher, Academic Study Hall Coordinator.
- The communication must be received by Ashley Fisher by noon on the Monday of the ASH period via ParentSquare.
- The student must complete the blue check in sheet after week 1 and if they are failing the same class, they are ineligible and cannot participate for the remainder of the ASH cycle.
- If the student is failing a different course after week one, they must attend ASH for the remainder of the cycle.
- If you take the opt out option and you are not able to raise your grade and become ineligible, you are not able to opt out in the future.
If a student is failing one of more classes, they are required to attend Academic Student Hall. Family receives ASH notification via ParentSquare Secure Document Alerts.