Policy 7:300
Students
Extracurricular Athletics
Student participation in school-sponsored extracurricular athletic activities is
contingent upon the following:
- The student must meet the academic criteria set forth in Board Policy 6:190,
Co-Curricular Clubs and Activities.
- A parent/guardian of the student must provide written permission for the
student’s participation, giving the District full waiver of responsibility of the
risks involved.
- The student must present a current certificate of physical fitness issued by a
licensed physician, an advanced practice nurse, or a physician assistant. The
Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form, offered by the Illinois
Elementary School Association, is the preferred certificate of physical fitness.
- The student must show proof of accident insurance coverage either by a
policy purchased through the District-approved insurance plan or a
parent(s)/guardian(s) written statement that the student is covered under a
family insurance plan.
- The student must agree to follow all conduct rules and the coaches’
instructions as set forth in Board Policy 7:240, Conduct Code for Participants
in Extracurricular Activities.
The Superintendent or designee (1) is authorized to impose additional requirements
for a student to participate in extracurricular athletics, provided the requirement(s)
comply with Board Policy 7:10, Equal Educational Opportunities, and (2) shall
maintain the necessary records to ensure student compliance with this policy.
Adopted: May 22, 2017