Timberstone Extra-Curricular Activity Eligibility

Rights and Responsibilities:
Students at Timberstone Junior High School are fortunate to have a wide variety of extra-curricular activities in which to participate during the school year. All members of Timberstone extra-curricular groups are expected to obey all of the school rules of sportsmanship, respect for others, and regard for the property of Sylvania Schools as well as other schools encountered.

The Timberstone Student Handbook is clear as to the expectations of all Timberstone students during any activity that is related to school. These rules and regulations are enforced for all school functions; before during and after school hours. The school and our staff members have a right to expect reasonable and responsible behavior from all of our students.

Our Timberstone students can expect to be treated fairly and in a reasonable fashion by all staff in our school. Timberstone students and parents can anticipate abundant communication from extra- curricular advisors and coaches.

Extra-Curricular Code:
Violating any of the following ay result in denial from
participating in an activity sponsored by Timberstone Junior High School. This denial may include a probationary time period, the remainder of a season, or the remainder of the trimester.

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1.   Extra-curricular participants must follow the eligibility guidelines of the OHSAA and the policy of our Board of Education. All students must pass 75% of all classes the prior trimester to be eligible.

2.   All Code of Conduct rules apply to any school related activity; before, during, and after school hours as stated in the Student Handbook given out to students on the first day of school. The student Handbook is also posted in the office.

3.   Academic probations is used when at interim a student-athlete has more than one “f” or percentage grades below 60%. The student- athlete remains a participant but grades are checked weekly for a three (3) week period. If the student-athlete still has more than on “F’ or percentage grades below 60%, he/she will be denied participation until such time as grades improve. Students are granted ONE (1) probationary period during the junior high years.
4.   In order to participate in an extra-curricular activity, the student must be in attendance for at least three hours and one half hours (3 ½) on the day of the activity.
5.   Any student suspended from school is automatically suspended from attending and participating in all extra-curricular activities.
6.   Students must remain in “Good Standing” in their classes and in the activity.

Good standing in Classroom or Activity
“Good Standing” is a term for academic and social attitude displayed by a student throughout his/her day at TImberstone. “Good Standing” can include doing homework regularly, attending school regularly, exhibiting a positive attitude in class and being cooperative consistently in class.