Please read the 2021-22 SCPS Student Athlete/Activities Handbook at the link provided and then read the Parent/Student Sign-off form before signing.  YOU ONLY HAVE TO COMPLETE THIS FORM ONE TIME!

*SCPS/VHSL STUDENT ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
PARTICIPATION HANDBOOK

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUG USE

ON/OFF SITE DRUG AND ALCOHOL VIOLATION CONSEQUENCES FOR
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Tobacco, including vaping or the use of electronic cigarettes, drug, and alcohol violations on school grounds or while participating or attending a school-sponsored activity are subject to consequences outlined in School Board policies JFC/JFCF and related policies.

The following are disciplinary actions for all students participating in any extracurricular activities, which violate tobacco, including vaping or the use of electronic cigarettes, drug and/or alcohol use rules while off school property, and not involved in a school-sponsored activity. These disciplinary actions may also be used in conjunction with school board policy for on school property offenses.

1st Offense:
Student will be suspended from participation for 20% (not rounded up) of the season’s competitions. If necessary, suspension from participation shall extend to a different season based on the timing of the violation. Practice participation is required during the suspension from competition. Event attendance, in daily school appropriate dress, is required. The completion of a school approved educational component is also required prior to further participation.

2nd Offense:
Student will be removed from participation for the remainder of the current semester and the following semester. Practice and/or event attendance is not permitted. The completion of a school approved educational component is also required prior to further participation.

3rd Offense:
Student will be permanently removed from participating in any extracurricular activities for the remainder of their career in SCPS.


Violations for tobacco, drug/alcohol offenses are cumulative; they do not start over each school year and begin with a student athlete’s participation beginning in middle school. These consequences apply to all participants of extracurricular teams, groups, clubs or activities.  A school, team, group or club cannot establish rules or consequences that are contrary to those listed above.

We have received a copy of the SCPS/VHSL Student Athletics & Activities Handbook, overview information about COVID-19, and about MIS-C associated with COVID-19.  We have read this handbook and we are aware of the information about concussions, expectations, rules and regulations, COVID-19, and MIS-C associated with COVID-19 as they apply to all SCPS/VHSL Athletics and Activities.

*By providing you Parent and Student Name below, you agree that you have received the 2020-21 SCPS Student Athlete/Activities Handbook and have read this handbook and are aware of all information presented in the said handbook