SUBSTANCE ABUSE, EXTRA CURRICULAR PARTICIPANTSWest Clark Community Schools (which Henryville High School is a member of) recognizes that athletes, cheerleaders, and extra-curricular participants stand in a special relationship with their school, community, and other students. It is understood that wearing the uniform of the school and/or representing the school in competition confers both extra recognition and extra responsibilities upon the student.
Therefore, the use of any alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs is prohibited among all students, including athletes, cheerleaders, and extra-curricular participants.
This prohibition extends 365 days a year, 24 hours a day for athletes, cheerleaders, and extra curricular participants in West Clark Community Schools.
Possession or use of illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco or participation in an activity which would reasonably be considered criminal activity, such as theft, will result in the following penalty:
1st offense: Suspension from participation in 1/3 of the contests for that particular season. Participation in practices may be permitted, depending on circumstances.
2nd offense: (during career in elementary, jr. high, and then high school): Suspension from participation for 365 days.
3rd offense: (during career in elementary, jr. high, and then high school): No participation in athletics, cheerleading, or other extra curricular for the rest of the student’s years in that level school.
In the event the offense occurs late in the season or out of season, there will be a carry-over to the next season, whether that season would be the same school year or the next one.
