EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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WHY PARTICIPATE?
Participation in extracurricular activities enhances students' development physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Because of participation and the experience students receive, their development is enhanced at a much faster pace than those who do not participate in extracurricular activities. Because of this belief and philosophy, participation in activities is an integral part of a student's overall experience and will be stressed throughout our students' academic careers while attending Chatfield Schools. It is the ultimate goal of the district and the activities department to provide positive extracurricular opportunities to as many students as possible.
Bus Procedures
When possible, it is preferred that all students ride the bus to and from events when a bus is provided. If your child does need to ride home with you, you must be in contact with the coach before taking them to or from an event. If someone other than a parent is to provide a ride for your child, this must be PRE-APPROVED by the Principal or the Activities Director.
DOWN/OFF LIST
The MSHSL requires that schools have a system for tracking students' classroom progress in order to be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities. CHS uses a system called the Down/Off List.
A list of CHS students participating in extra-curricular activities is sent to CHS staff each week. Teachers report those students who are failing to the Activities Department. An email notification is then sent to parents, students, coaches/advisors, the principal, and the activity director.
“Down” means that a student is working below their ability level, not turning in assignments, or failing in one or more classes. The student then has until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday of the week listed to get their grade up to passing. If the student does not do so, they will be “Off” the following week.
“Off” means that a student cannot participate in any extra-curricular activities (practices or events) for one full week. A student who is on the “Down” list and then the “Off” list the following week in the same class becomes ineligible to participate. A student who brings their grade up to passing will be able to participate again starting the following Sunday after the “Off” week is completed.
Access to student grade/attendance information is always available through the JMC Family Portal. If you do not know your password, contact Julie Keefe at jkeefe@chatfieldschools.com.