Policy 621 - Interscholastic Athletics
I. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the school board’s support for a well-rounded, professionally directed, and supervised interscholastic athletics program at all skill levels.
II. General Statement of Policy
The School Board intends that the interscholastic athletics program shall be an important and integral part of the total school educational program and shall be designed primarily for the benefit of students in Grades 9-12. Its purpose is to provide educational experiences not otherwise provided in the curriculum to as many students as logistically possible.
The interscholastic athletics program shall provide a well-rounded, professionally directed, and supervised program of athletic activities at all skill levels. The program shall operate primarily for the benefit of the students who participate directly or vicariously in these activities. While school activities are primarily for the benefits of students, the importance of public fan and spectator support is also recognized and appreciated. Participation in athletics is a privilege for those students who meet standards of eligibility adopted by local, conference, and state associations.
The varsity interscholastic athletics program should stimulate the development of the whole person. It should enable the athlete to experience personal accomplishments and skill growth, and foster a positive self-image through a competitive athletic experience. Winning is an important measure of accomplishment in competitive athletics, often enhancing the overall development of the whole person, and serves as a program goal so long as there is compliance with policy requirements. The School Board directs that interscholastic athletic programs be designed to meet the needs and interests of students and to comply with state and federal laws.
Adoption and Amendment History
- Adopted: August 8, 1973
- Amended: October 10, 1977
- Amended: July 14, 1986
- Amended: May 8, 1995
- Amended: September 14, 1998
- Amended: September 13, 2004
- Amended: April 9, 2007
- Amended: December 9, 2013
- Amended: April 8, 2019
- Last Reviewed: April 8, 2019