The Algona Community School District Board of Directors (Board) supports a student activity program to provide students opportunities in a non-academic setting to learn qualities of participation, leadership, cooperation, competition, and the skills of how to deal effectively with success and disappointment. Participation in school activities is a privilege if students meet certain academic and behavior requirements as students of the Algona Community Schools and the community of Algona.
The activities available to students are listed in district handbooks and other district publications. It is the intent of the Board that the conduct of the student activity program not unduly disrupt the basic educational program or interfere with normal school district operations. Normally, school-sponsored activities are also conducted under the auspices of the respective state associations that sponsor and provide oversight for student activity programs.
For certain activities the District may require proof of insurance, a completed physical and attendance by parents at an informational meeting prior to the student being declared eligible to participate in either practices or competitive games or activities. In any case, students wanting to participate in any school activity must meet the requirements set out by the school district and any other governing agency for participation in that particular activity.
A high school or middle school student who participates in school sponsored athletics may participate in a non-school sponsored sport during the same season with approval of the High School Principal, Middle School Principal, or Athletic Director as appropriate.
Legal Reference:
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683; 1685-1686 (2012).
34 C.F.R. Pt. 106.41 (2012).
Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 280.13-.14 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 12.3(6), 12.6., 36.15(7).
Date of Adoption:
November 18, 1997
Date of Review:
January 10, 2022
