STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE RULES

The purpose of the Student Activity Fee is to help defray costs. This is an annual fee which covers the student for the school year. The coaches and advisors will submit a list of participants and all fees to the Student Council Advisor. The money collected is under the supervision of Student Council. Funds will also be used for the improvement of student activities in the school.

The following groups are exempt from payment because the student is elected to these positions or the group is a service organization.

National Honor Society
Class Officers
Student Council Member
SADD and Peer Helpers
Yearbook

The following groups are required to pay the fee:

Marching Band
Baseball
Jazz Band
Softball
Drama
Football
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Tennis
Basketball
Cheerleaders
Outdoor Track
Indoor Track
Academic Decathlon

* Rules for Athletes and Band Groups - Fee will be paid before the first official competition.
*Rules for Drama - Fees are due by cast selection.

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ACTIVITIES POLICY
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PHILOSOPHY

The primary purpose of extra-curricular activities at Old Orchard Beach High School is to contribute to the overall development of the student in concert with the school's philosophy and objectives. Participation in any activity as a representative of one's school and community involves certain responsibilities to the school and the community.

All students participating in activities do so voluntarily and are expected to adhere to certain standards commonly accepted as promoting healthy bodies and minds. Students who choose to participate are expected and are presumed to understand and accept their responsibility as a condition of their participation.

ELIGIBILITY

The Old Orchard Beach High School Eligibility Policy is unique; containing a strong academic component blended with a fair and reasonable practice and participation schedule. The student remains accountable for her/his actions both in the classroom and while participating in the activity. The activities program is open to all regularly enrolled students at OOB H.S. who meet the following requirements:

1) A student must carry at least six (6) full credits per quarter or the equivalent of four hundred and eighty (480) minutes of instructional time over two days in order to participate in any activities.

2) Initial eligibility is based on the previous quarter grades and the required six (6) credits in that quarter for participation.

INELIGIBILITY

A student will be ineligible to participate in any activities in any capacity for a quarter if he or she:

1) Fails more than three subjects in the previous quarter.
OR:
2) Passes less than four (4) classes in the previous quarter. (Each class must meet five days biweekly.)

PROBATIONARY STATUS

A student will be placed on probation for an entire quarter under the following circumstances:

1) If an athlete fails two or three subjects, the athlete will be allowed to practice, but will NOT be allowed to play in a game or match for one half of the season. At that point, the athlete's grades will be checked in all subjects. If the athlete is passing in ALL of their classes, they will be able to join the team as an active participant. If the athlete is failing in ANY of their subjects, at that point, they will NOT be allowed to continue in any capacity with the team. {Students in this category will also be recommended to be tutored through the N.H.S. when possible or get extra help through teachers.}

2) A subject failed during the fourth quarter can be taken in summer school and made up for credit.

3) If the Principal and the Athletic Director determine that a hardship exists due to size and experience of a squad which, could affect the safety of the participating team member, probationary students will then miss equal number of games but at the discretion of the Principal and the Athletic Director.

The intent of the Eligibility Section of the Eligibility Policy is to ensure that participation in extra-curricular activities is not interfering with satisfactory progress in academic subjects. Fourth quarter grades will be reviewed to determine participation in the fall.

In addition, the following condition must be met before a student may try out for a team:

1) A signed statement by parent/guardian which:
a) Gives permission for student participation in the program,
b) Acknowledges an understanding of school eligibility policy and training rules,
c) Provides proof of medical insurance
d) Emergency card and UNE permission form.

2) The student has received a physical examination either by the school physician or the family doctor.

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