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Policy JJA
Student Activities & Organizations
Board Approved: January 27, 2025
It is the policy of the Board to allow opportunities for all students residing in the District to participate in co/extra- curricular activities and programs designed to meet their needs and interests. Co/extra-curricular activities include, but are not necessarily limited to field trips, excursions, athletics (including intramurals), band, chorus, clubs, organizations, school dances, and others.
Such activities and programs are intended to supplement and enrich regular academic instruction, provide opportunities for social development, encourage participation in clubs, athletics, performing groups, or encourage service to the school and community.
Any student organization or school/District sanctioned team, club, or activity must be recommended by the building Principal and approved by the Board.
A. Eligibility.
To participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, all students must meet eligibility requirements, and understand that such participation is a privilege, not a right. The Superintendent is directed to establish eligibility standards and procedures for acceptable academic performance, good citizenship/sportsmanship, parental permission, fees, and physical exams/health requirements. The eligibility standards and procedures will be published in the student/parent handbooks. The building Principal, or their designee(s), will verify that all students meet eligibility standards and procedures prior to the students’ participation in the activity. Any person so designated by the Principal must be trained on the requirements of Board policy JJJ.
In addition, participation in interscholastic sports or other school activities affiliated with outside organizations (e.g., the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association, or the New Hampshire Music Educators Association, etc.) is subject to the rules and eligibility requirements of those organizations. Additional Board policies, administrative regulations, or activity rules may apply to specific programs, clubs, and activities. See, e.g., Board policy JJIB, regarding interscholastic athletics. In the event that a program has reached capacity, determinations must be made in the same manner as described in Section A of Board policy JJJ.
B. Participation by Home Education and Other Non-Enrolled District Students.
Participation in student activities and organizations must have the same eligibility and participation requirements for both district students and for home educated, charter school, or non-enrolled district school resident students (“non- enrolled district students”). See Board policy JJJ for information on participation by such students.
C. Appeals.
Any student/parent who believes that the district’s policies/regulations or the State’s laws/regulations have not been appropriately or fairly interpreted regarding eligibility or participation in a school a course or program may appeal in the same manner as provided in Section E of Board policy JJJ.
D. Administrative Regulations or Procedures.
The Superintendent or designee may adopt such administrative regulations or procedures as they deem appropriate in order to implement this policy. Such regulations or procedures must also comply with Board policy JJJ.
District Policy History:
First reading: January 6, 2025
Second reading/adopted: January 27, 2025
District revision history: June 6, 2005
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