that contains rewording or handwriting by anyone other than the student is plagiarism.  Although teachers often encourage students to seek help from friends or family in completing assignments, that help must be limited to suggesting ways to students could correct or edit their own work.  Plagiarism can occur from printed material, the Internet, as well as from people, but students can avoid plagiarism by precisely quoting borrowed material and carefully crediting the source.
Students must submit their own work for credit.  Anyone who allows someone else to copy his or her work will receive the same consequences as the plagiarizer.  On the first offense the student will lose credit for the assignment and the parents may be called in for a conference with a teacher and principal.  A subsequent offense could result in the loss of credit for the class.


II. STUDENT 1STUDENT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Participating in extracurricular activities is an important aspect of life in school.  The responsibilities, which are assumed by holding office, and the friendships, which are encouraged by students working together toward common goals, provide lasting satisfaction and many rewarding memories.  You are encouraged to become involved in school activities in which you have a special interest.  Eligibility requirements apply toward student council officers, class representatives, athletic/club competitions/practices, and club leadership positions.         

Extracurricular activities are defined as those related to clubs/organizations, student council officers, class representatives, and athletic competitions/practices.  Academic and code of conduct requirements must be met in order to participate in the aforementioned. Activities exempt from restriction include dances, Homecoming Court, decoration/concession stand work, attending athletic games, cheerleading "tryouts" and co-curricular competitions.

A. Eligibility 1Eligibility Requirements for Participation
Eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities is based on a student's academic performance.  The following applies accordingly, including incoming freshmen:                                                 
1st Quarter:  NO PASS - NO PLAY
Student must maintain a grade point average of at least 70.
2nd Quarter/1st Semester: If student fails one (1) quarter subject--possible eligibility if he/she passes all semester subjects and maintains an overall grade average of 70.
3rd Quarter:  NO PASS - NO PLAY
Student must maintain a grade point average of at least 70.
4th Quarter/2nd Semester: If student fails one (1) quarter subject--possible eligibility if he/she passes all semester subjects and maintains an overall grade average of 70.

A student who receives credit for a class due to a yearly average, but who has failed the semester will not be eligible for the following quarter, unless summer

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