Muskego High School

 2023-2024

Student & Family Handbook

Revised August 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STUDENTS & FAMILIES

This handbook has been developed in an effort to effectively communicate general information, rules, regulations, and policies established at Muskego High School.  School rules published in this handbook are subject to change as needed to ensure continued compliance with federal, state, or local regulations.  Not all rules of behavior can be written and inserted in a guidebook; however, we expect students to follow the rules and policies contained in this handbook.  We hope you will find this handbook helpful and that you will keep it accessible for reference purposes throughout the school year.  Have a great school year!

MISSION

Every student learning, growing...succeeding.

THE WARRIOR’S WAY - WHERE CHARACTER COUNTS

INTEGRITY - You hold yourself to a Higher Standard.  Do the right thing when no one is looking! No benefits, no consequences, make the right decision. Uphold your word and be a person we can trust!

PRIDE - Take pride in who you are and where you’re from.  Own it and be proud!

RESPECT - You control: your effort, your attitude, your choices. Respect yourself, the game, your opponents & officials, teammates, your teachers, your community members, your family, and differences in people.

HUMILITY - No one individual is greater than the organization. Every successful individual knows his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together.

RESPONSIBILITY - Take ownership of your actions. We will judge ourselves and each other by our actions only. Tradition never graduates. You are the ignition that drives tradition. Uphold the Warriors Way.

ADMINISTRATION

Todd Irvine                Principal

Ken Dunbar                Associate Principal (Student last names A-He)

Brenton Roberts        Associate Principal (Student last names Hf-Pd)

Jessica Prokop        Associate Principal (Student last names Pe-Z)

Ryan McMillen        Activities Director

CONTACT

Muskego High School

W183 S8750 Racine Avenue

Muskego, WI 53150

262-971-1790

MAP OF THE BUILDING

SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES

MUSKEGO HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

Any form of academic dishonesty is illegal, unethical, and prohibited.  The Academic Honesty Policy will be discussed and explained to each student in every English class during one of the first five days of class every school year.  The entire Academic Honesty Policy is also available on the high school website under “Academics” then the “Student Services” tab.  Linked here is the Academic Honesty Policy.

ACADEMIC LETTER

The requirement for an academic letter is a cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher after five or more semesters.  A form must be submitted to the Student Services Office for official verification of academic records.

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION/EMERGENCY CARE (POLICY 5330) 

Please see the attached document:  Medication Administration in Schools.

ANIMALS ON DISTRICT PROPERTY (POLICY 8390)

Animals permitted in schools and on District property shall be limited to those necessary to support curriculum-related projects and activities, those utilized by law enforcement officers, those that provide assistance to a student or staff member who has a seizure disorder, or those that serve as service animals as required by Federal and State law.

A service animal is any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal that is individually trained or is being trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.  If you are an individual who has a service animal, please review Muskego Norway School District Board Policy 8390:  Animals on District Property and contact Erica Branson, Director of Student Services, at 262-971-1802 to establish a meeting to plan for the successful integration of your service animal.

 A staff member must seek approval from the Building Principal to have an animal in his/her classroom.

CONSENT FOR CARE AND TREATMENT

Guidelines for Keeping Sick Children Home, medication procedure, immunization information

• Link to our District Nurse

ATTENDANCE: ABSENCE & TARDIES

All students are expected to attend school regularly and be on time for all their classes and study hall. Students must be enrolled in a class or school-sponsored activity during each period of the school day. Students may not leave school without permission of a building administrator, attendance, or health offices.

REPORT AN ABSENCE

It is the responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian to report absences from school on a daily basis before 9:00 AM.   Report absences by logging into Infinite Campus, either through the Campus Parent App or from a computer.

• Once logged in, click More, then Absence Requests.
• Select your student(s).
• Select the reason from the drop down.
• Select the absence type.
• Select the date(s).
• Add Comments.
• Click Submit

EXCESSIVE EXCUSED & UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

Failure to notify the school of a student’s absence within 24 hours shall be considered as truancy and handled accordingly.  Students shall be allowed one day for each consecutive day of absence to complete and submit pre-assigned work.  Students do not receive an extra day to complete work due to an approved field trip or pre-arranged absence.  It is the student’s responsibility to confirm arrangements with all teachers prior to a field trip or pre-arranged absence.  Excessive excused and/or unexcused absences are a concern and will involve the Student Services Department and Administration. A parent/guardian letter will be generated and sent home after 5 and 10 days of excused or unexcused absence.  Wisconsin State Statute 118.15 states that any person having under their control a child who is between the ages of 6 and 18 years shall cause the child to attend school regularly during the full period and hours. A student is considered truant if he/she is absent without an acceptable excuse for all or part of one or more days during which school is held.  A student qualifies to be habitually truant when he/she is absent without an acceptable excuse all or part of five or more days in a school semester per  Wisc. Stat. sec. 118.16 (1) (a) and (c).

TARDY TO SCHOOL

Students arriving late to school must report to the Attendance Office before reporting to an assigned class.  

• Third Offense: Student meets with an administrator and contact will be made at home (phone or email).
• Fourth offense:  Administrator will meet with the student.  Appropriate consequence will be assigned.  *This may include detention time, parking permit revocation, or other.

TARDY TO CLASS

A student will be considered tardy for class if he/she is not in the classroom when the final bell stops ringing.  

• First Offense:  Teacher records.  
• Second Offense:  Teacher records.  
• Third Offense:  Teacher assigns detention with student and either contacts parent/guardian or arranges a student-parent/guardian-teacher conference.  
• Fourth and Subsequent Offenses:  Teacher refers to the appropriate administrator.

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AUTOMATED CALL HOME

Two automated calls are made during the school day, one at 9:15 a.m. and one at 2:15 p.m. Calls are made to the home number on file in Infinite Campus when the student is unexcused for one or more classes.  Contact 262-971-1790 with questions or to resolve attendance.

BEHAVIOR-DISCIPLINE POLICY

Self-discipline is the most effective form of student control; however, when student conduct does not comply with building policy, board policy, civil, state, or federal law, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Appropriate action may include written or verbal warning, parent/guardian notification, detention, suspension, or expulsion.  When actions warrant, police referrals will be made. Some of the offenses that could result in disciplinary action include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Tardiness, unexcused class absence(s)
• Forging passes/notes and/or fake phone calls to attendance
• Excessive or inappropriate displays of affection or bodily touching
• Academic dishonesty/plagiarism
• Possession/use of laser pen pointer
• Using personal audio/video playing and recording equipment or other electronic communication/entertainment equipment (including cell phones) during class time without explicit permission
• Using electronic paging, two-way communication devices, cell phones, or other picture-taking devices at any time in a locker room, dressing room, or restroom
• Being uncooperative with or lying to school officials
• Repeated refusal or neglect to follow school rules or regulations as determined by the administration
• Insubordination
• Parking in a school lot without a permit from 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Loitering
• Leaving the building or campus without permission
• Leaving a school-sponsored activity/event (i.e. field trip) without permission
• Misuse of computer network/equipment in violation of MNS Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy #7540.03
• Falsifying school documents (report cards, etc.)
• Entering a secure area without permission
• “Horseplay” or “roughhousing”
• Possession of chains or spiked jewelry
• Tampering with or entering a staff member’s locked classroom/area, lockers assigned to other students, or locks
• Tampering with or entering another individual’s vehicle
• Defacing or destroying school or personal property
• Using obscene, insulting, abusive, vulgar, profane, or irreverent language in electronic, verbal or written form
• Bullying, harassment, threats, acts of intimidation
• Dress code violation
• Inappropriate bus behavior
• Opening interior/exterior doors or allowing/providing access/entry of anyone to the building during the school day
• Possession and/or distribution of prescription and/or non-prescription (over-the-counter) medication(s)
• Touching, grabbing, or in other direct ways contacting the intimate parts of others
• Obscene language or gestures in verbal or written form directed to others
• Possession of a weapon on school grounds or at a school event

Offenses that will result in automatic suspension or recommendation for expulsion are, but not limited to:

• Vandalism
• Threatening or actual violence or physical force directed toward a teacher, other school personnel and/or fellow student
• Possession and/or discharge of fireworks or smoke devices
• Indecent exposure
• Disrupting the ability of school authorities to maintain order or educational atmosphere
• Spitting at/on another individual
• Theft or unauthorized possession of property
• Use, possession, concealment, or distribution of any drug and any drug-paraphernalia at any time on District property or at any District-related event.  As defined in MNS Board Policy #5530.
• Possession of a weapon (any object, by the manner in which it is used or intended to be used, is capable of inflicting bodily harm or endangering the health and safety of students or staff), firearm (any weapon [including a starter gun not used in appropriate sporting events] which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive), or facsimile (such as a toy gun, water gun, non-working replica of a weapon, cap gun, paintball gun, electric weapon “zapper,” popper, war souvenir or any other object which could reasonably be mistaken for an actual weapon regardless of whether manufactured for that purpose.)  Do not bring and/or keep hunting guns/weapons to school or keep them in your car.
• Conduct that endangers the health, property, or safety of others including school employees or board members on or off school property
• Use and/or possession of tobacco, nicotine, non-prescription inhalant/vaping device(s), or any related products – regardless of the substance/content [Muskego-Norway School Board Policies #5512 and #5530]

• Items will be confiscated and disposed of at the discretion of parent/guardian and/or administration

• Electronic devices such as vapes may not be picked up by parent/guardian (age of 18 or older) until the first week of summer school

• Threatening or being a party to a threat to destroy school property by means of explosives or providing false information concerning such a threat or actual attempt the commission of a crime as defined by civil, state, or federal law while on school district property or while under the supervision of school authority.

DIRECTED STUDY RULES

• Students will surrender their phone when entering Directed Study.
• Students are expected to follow school rules and directions provided by staff.
• Students may use electronic devices for school work.
• Students are expected to be working on appropriate subject matter.
• Students will be escorted to the bathroom by staff as needed – not during passing times.

**Failure to follow Directed Study Rules may result in a parent/guardian being contacted for student pickup.

FINAL EXAMS (See Link)

• SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

BELL SCHEDULE(S)

Students are expected to leave the building by 2:45 PM unless they are meeting with a teacher, using the library, or involved in a co-curricular activity.

Please use the following link to view any of the high school’s bell schedules: BELL SCHEDULES

• Schedules include:

BUILDING SECURITY

School safety is taken very seriously at Muskego High School.  Students are strictly prohibited from opening exterior school doors to allow entry of any person during the school day.  Offenses will be addressed by the High School Administration.  Exterior doors will be locked at 7:25 daily.  All students will enter through the main entrance after the start of the school day at 7:25am.  

BUS PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS

It is the policy of the School Board to transport by bus all students attending MHS. The following regulations must be observed by students:

• Students are required to ride on their assigned routes.  Buses will be marked with a route number.
• Be on time for the bus, both in the morning and afternoon.
• If it is necessary to cross the road when leaving a bus, ALWAYS WAIT FOR A SIGNAL FROM THE DRIVER, then cross IN FRONT of the bus.
• All students must remain seated while the bus is in motion.
• No student is to extend his/her head, arms, or hands out of windows, move about, or enter or leave the bus while it is in motion.
• Any damage done to the seats or other equipment by a student is the responsibility of the student.
• WHILE ON THE BUS, STUDENTS ARE IN THE DRIVER’S CHARGE AND MUST OBEY HIM/HER. A DRIVER HAS THE SAME AUTHORITY AS SCHOOL PERSONNEL.
• All school rules apply to students while they are on the bus.  Some of the offenses that could result in disciplinary action include, but are not limited to:  throwing things on/out of the bus, unsafe behavior, fighting, hitting, pushing, insubordination, swearing, mistreating or tampering with bus equipment, use or possession of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs.
• The driver may assign seats to students when necessary.
• Bus drivers have been instructed to notify the school whenever students have violated any of the established regulations. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken which may include written or verbal warning, suspension from bus transportation, detention, and suspension from school, and/or referral to the Muskego Police Department. Parents/Guardians will be notified by the school of rule infractions.

CAFETERIA EXPECTATIONS

Students who do not comply with cafeteria expectations may be subject to disciplinary action.

• Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their respective tables and are to leave the cafeteria in a clean and orderly condition.
• Yelling, throwing of food, containers, or objects, breaking containers, inappropriate language, roughhousing, sitting on top of tables, throwing away plastic trays (school property), and climbing over tables will not be tolerated.

PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES (POLICY 5136)

The school’s expectations for students is to use their cell phones in a responsible manner.  Students are expected to have cell phones out of sight during their classroom time (unless approved by their teacher).

Students may use their phone during the following times:

• Between passing times
• In the cafeteria during lunch
• During study hall
• Before and after school
• During class activities with teacher permission

***These are the appropriate times to contact a parent/guardian regarding rides, contacting coaches, socializing with friends, etc.

PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES (POLICY 5136) Cont.

When a cell phone becomes a disruption to the learning environment and/or a student chooses not to comply with the classroom and school expectations, the following progression will occur:

• Violation #1: Verbal warning given by teacher
• Violation #2:  Cell phone placed on teacher desk for the remainder of the period and parent/guardian contacted
• Violation #3: Cell phone confiscated by teacher and held in Admin office for the remainder of the day

Further occurrences may result in a parent or guardian picking up their student’s device from school.

*Under urgent circumstances, a student may access their electronic device during class with prior approval from the building principal or classroom teacher.

*In addition, cell phones or other picture-taking devices are prohibited by law from use at all times in any locker room, dressing rooms, or restroom.

CORRIDOR TRAFFIC

Students must have a completed MHS hall pass in order to be in the corridors during a class period.

DIVERSITY (POLICY #2115)

The Muskego-Norway School District has a commitment to pursue a learning and working environment in which differences are reflected, recognized, and respected.  These differences must not be the basis for discrimination against anyone participating in Board-sponsored activities.

STUDENT HAZING (POLICY #5516)

The School Board prohibits all hazing activities at any time in school facilities, on school property, and at any District-sponsored event.  Hazing shall be defined for purposes of this policy as performing any act or coercing another, including the victim, to perform any act of initiation into any class, group, or organization that causes or creates a risk of causing mental, emotional, or physical harm.

STUDENT ANTI-HARASSMENT (POLICY #5517)

It is the policy of the School Board to maintain an educational environment that is free from all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment.  

DRESS CODE

The Board of Education, under the authority of state statute 120.13(1) can make rules pertaining to the conduct and dress of pupils in order to maintain good decorum, a favorable academic atmosphere, and appropriate student health and safety. Student dress guidelines are decency, safety, and moderation. Dress and grooming behaviors not allowed include those deemed to be 1) disruptive or

interfering with the learning process; 2) unsafe or harmful; 3) not in keeping with good health standards; 4) the cause of excessive maintenance problems (i.e. cleats on boots); or 5) considered vulgar or offensive. Student attire must be respectful of others and appropriate for the educational setting at Muskego High School. School administrators will make the final decision as to what constitutes appropriate dress.  Furthermore, at the discretion of the administration, parents/guardians may be called to bring a change of appropriate clothing or the student may be sent home to change. Limitations in the dress code during the school day or at school activities (except in such instances where a school sanctions the wearing of any of the following for special activity) are as follows:

• No wearing, carrying or display of head apparel (including, but not limited to hats, caps, bandannas, scarves, masks, or wearing of hoods). This policy does not apply to religious head apparel. Upon entering the building, all head apparel must be removed and placed in lockers.
• No insignia, jewelry, or clothing which depicts, represents, solicits or promotes alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gangs, cults, sex, violence, or profanity.
• No swimming attire, bare chests, bare midriffs, sleeping attire or costumes (including animal costumes).
• Foot attire must be worn at all times. No bare feet, stocking feet or slippers.
• No clothing determined to be offensive in a discriminatory fashion, provocative, revealing, or sexually-explicit will be allowed.  Specifically, no part of any undergarment is to be visible while standing or sitting
• No sunglasses (unless worn under the recommendation of a doctor).
• No chains or spiked jewelry.

DANCE GUIDELINES AND DANCE DRESS CODE

The purchase of your dance ticket comes with the responsibility to read and comply with the following dance guidelines:

Students are required to wear socks, stockings, or similar foot coverings on the MHS dance/gym floor.

• All MHS student dress policies apply to dances including the following:  Provocative, revealing, and sexually explicit clothing will not be allowed. Bare backs on dresses will be allowed but must not extend below the top of the waist.  Hem length and neckline must be consistent with commonly held community standards.  Dress shirts must remain buttoned; no t-shirts or tank tops are allowed.  Should your choice of garment not comply with our guidelines, you will be given the opportunity to change clothes or you will not be allowed to enter the dance.
• Dress top hats and western hats will be allowed into dances held off the MHS campus only.  However, hats are not allowed on the dance floor.
• Canes or other objects/instruments, as determined by the administration, must be checked in at the door and will be held by the administration.
• Dance Behavior - Although students are able to dance without violating commonly held moral standards, sexually suggestive dancing will result in removal from the dance floor for a period of reflection.  Further incidents may result in removal from the dance.

• First offense: Warning
• Second offense:  Student will forfeit ID card to Administrator
• Third offense:  Student removed from activity

• Students may not be lifted off the dance floor by another student, climb on shoulders, or participate in other forms of rough housing that could compromise student safety.
• All students and guests attending Muskego High School dances are subject to random preliminary breath testing for alcohol.

EDUCATIONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING PROCESS

One of the most important life skills that can be developed through participation in problem-solving. Students should learn to embrace it as an educational opportunity. The following steps should be followed in the order presented when trying to resolve a problem.

1. The student should speak with their parent/guardian regarding the problem.  The discussion should focus on ways to resolve the problem.  If the problem is not resolved, proceed to step #2.

2. The student should talk with the classroom teacher involved to resolve the problem.  If the problem is not resolved, proceed to step #3.

3. The parent/guardian should contact the classroom teacher to arrange a parent/guardian, teacher, student conference.  If the problem is not resolved, proceed to step #4.

4. The parent/guardian should contact the associate principal assigned to the student to arrange a teacher, parent/guardian, student administrator conference. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to step #5.

5. The parent/guardian should contact the building principal to arrange for a conference regarding the matter.

EVACUATION AND TORNADO DRILLS

Evacuation drills will be held at regular intervals throughout the school year in compliance with state law. EVERY PERSON in the building is to leave promptly and quietly at the sound of the fire alarm. Doors and windows must be closed. Follow directions posted in your classroom.  REGARD AN EVACUATION DRILL OR TORNADO DRILL WITH AN ATTITUDE OF UTMOST SERIOUSNESS. BE QUIET AND ORDERLY AT ALL TIMES.

FEES AND FINES

A fee is assessed for each student at Muskego High School.  In addition, there may be special charges for some individual courses.  Fines are assessed for lost books as well as those misused or abused. Students are responsible for the books and other school equipment issued to them.

FOOD AND DRINK

Food and drink are allowed in the classroom at the discretion of the teacher.  In consideration for our custodial staff, food wrappers, bottles, containers, etc. will be put in trash containers in the classroom.  With the exception of bottled water, any food or drink being transported to the classroom or cafeteria should be in a bag, container, backpack, etc. and not consumed while in the hallway.

GRADING SCALE

A: 100-90%, B: 89-80%, C: 79-70%, D: 69-60%, F: 59-0%.  The MHS grading scale may be adjusted for Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Transcripted courses.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete 23 credits to graduate at MHS. Consult the Academic Guidebook for specific information regarding graduation requirements. Additionally, students will need to successfully complete the Civics Test to receive their diploma in accordance with ACT 55.

GRADE CHANGES

Students who have repeated a course and would like to request a grade change on his/her transcript must complete a “REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT CHANGE” form.  Grade changes will not occur automatically.  This form is available in the Student Services Office.

ID CARDS

ALL MHS students must have a current school year student ID card with them during the school day.  ID cards are used to purchase food items during lunch, check out library books, and to obtain free entry to any home athletic event (excluding playoff games).  Students may be required to produce a valid ID by any Muskego-Norway Schools employee. Replacement ID cards may be purchased in the MHS library and the fee is $5.00.

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

The Library is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.  Linked here is the library website.  The students can access all online databases, OPAC, eBooks, audiobooks, and more library resources from any device.

LOST AND FOUND

 Items that have been lost may be found in the main atrium by Door 1.  All unclaimed items are given to a local charity at the end of each semester.

PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONS

It is the policy of the school board to transport by bus all students attending Muskego High School unless written permission is given to the school by the parent/guardian (or adult student) to transport privately.  Policy also prohibits students from driving or riding in any motor vehicle during school hours except with the permission of an administrator.  All student vehicles parked on campus during the school day must have a permit/parking tag.  Students must park in the designated student parking lots on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Students can purchase a parking tag throughout the school year in the Activities Office.  All parking rules and regulations must be followed.  

Please note: Students parking without a permit will be warned.  Repeat offenders will be ticketed.

Linked here is the parking rules, parking map, and more information on the website regarding student parking.   

E-REGISTRATION FORM

Information to be included is student name, parking space number, type of vehicle, and license plate.  Any students parked on campus must follow the parking rules.  Students observed without a parking permit may be ticketed. 

POSTERS & ADVERTISEMENTS

Posters or advertisements must be signed or initialed by MHS administration prior to posting on school walls, bulletin boards, etc.

COURSE SELECTION AND SCHEDULING

Course selection occurs in January.  Students are provided with a timeframe of a few weeks to research classes they would like to request for the following year.  Course change requests after the registration period can not be honored as student course selections impact district staffing decisions for the fall.  We provide Course Information Night in January as an opportunity for students and parents/guardians to discuss any questions you may have regarding high school courses and scheduling with our MHS teachers, counselors, and administrators.  Teachers are the experts in the classes they teach and can also share more about the format of the courses and content covered.

ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING USING XELLO

Our goal in MNS is to develop academically prepared, highly engaged students with the capacity to be college, career, and community ready. Academic and Career Planning will produce responsible graduates who have the knowledge, skills, motivation, and a self-directed plan for career and lifelong success.

We encourage families to review your student’s Xello account together and ask questions about the activities they’ve completed so far during ACP days. Reviewing your student’s information together can begin meaningful conversations related to academic, career, and personal goals. Academic and Career Planning is a process and the reflection and conversation that occur may be essential in the shaping of your student’s future goals. Please sit down with your student and have them share what they’ve done so far on Xello.

Link to Career Clusters document

This document helps students plan their academic program and choose courses based on Career Clusters they've been matched with through the Career Matchmaker assessment they took during an ACP Day and in previous years.

ACADEMIC PLANNER FEATURE - I.C.

Students will register under the Academic Plan section of Infinite Campus.  Detailed directions and screen shots linked here.  Students and parents/guardians are able to view their current progress toward graduation requirements under the Academic Progress tab.  By reviewing the current Academic Progress and using the Academic Plan, students, parents/guardians, and MHS staff can see a student’s progress towards meeting the requirements in a format that is concise and easy to interpret.

• Class of 2024 Course Selection PowerPoint (Senior)
• Class of 2025 Course Selection PowerPoint (Junior)
• Class of 2026 Course Selection PowerPoint (Sophomore)
• Class of 2027 Course Selection PowerPoint (Freshman)

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCE SCHEDULE COURSE CHANGE REQUEST FORM

This form (linked here) is to be used in the event that an extenuating circumstance has occurred since registration.  As previously communicated, other requests will not be honored due to student rosters and staff assignments being balanced.

*Please follow your requested schedule unless you hear your request was approved, and please note that a request may cause multiple courses in your current schedule to change if approved.  A committee of administrators and counselors will review each request to determine if it meets the following criteria:

• Course change is required to meet graduation requirements.
• I need to repeat a failed class.
• I have a full schedule and am requesting to drop a course for a study hall.
• I do not have the prerequisite course(s) needed.  Please list the course needed and it will be added. Example - if you failed Algebra and cannot take Geometry, we will reprogram you into Algebra.

ADDING A CLASS:  If a request meets extenuating circumstance criteria and is approved by the committee, students have 5 days after the start of the semester to add a new class to their schedule.  DROPPING A CLASS: If approved, students have until the Monday after parent/guardian-teacher conferences to drop a class for a study hall without an “F” (withdraw fail). The minimum credit load must be maintained.  Freshmen: 6 credits, Sophomores: 6 credits, Juniors: 6 credits, Seniors: 5 credits.

SCHOOL AND STUDENT SAFETY – SEARCHES (POLICY #5771)

School authorities may search school property such as lockers used by students or the person or property, including vehicles, of a student, in accordance with Policy #5771.

SCHOOL PROPERTY

The District retains ownership and personnel control of student desks and lockers and the same may be searched at random by school personnel at any time.  A showing of reasonable cause or suspicion is not a necessary precondition to a search under this paragraph.  Students shall not have an expectation of privacy in lockers, desks, or other school property as to prevent examination by a school official.

USE OF DOGS

The School Board authorizes the use of canines trained for the detection of drugs and/or explosive devices, which are accompanied by law enforcement officials, in order to protect the safety and welfare of students/staff and to mitigate drug issues at its schools.

On occasion, students may be asked to leave their backpacks, bags, or other personal belongings in a classroom or other area, if dogs are being used in that area.

Anything found in the course of a search pursuant to this policy which constitutes evidence of a violation of a particular law or school rule or which endangers the safety or health of any person shall be taken and properly cataloged for use as evidence if appropriate.

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE (POLICY #8760)

At the beginning of each school year, the Board may offer parents the opportunity to participate in group accident insurance at the expense of the parents.  A signed statement of insurance coverage on the part of the student’s parent or guardian shall be a prerequisite for student registration in any school activity having a potential for personal injury.

STUDENT SERVICES

School counselors, social workers, psychologists, and nurse are available to students during the school day.  Information provided to these individuals is confidential.  However, if a situation is revealed in which a student/staff member is in clear and imminent danger or if legally required, the information will be shared with appropriate personnel.

STUDENT VISITORS

Prospective students who would like to visit our school are asked to do so after regular school hours. However, when a parent (guardian)/student is considering attending MHS, administrative discretion will be applied.   Student visitors need to bring identification and check-in at the Attendance Office before going to the Student Services office.  Muskego High School welcomes MNS eighth grade students who are considering high schools outside of our district and will approve one MNS middle school shadow student per day.  

TRANSPORTATION TO EVENTS HELD AWAY FROM SCHOOL

The District provides transportation for all students to school-sponsored events held away from the school. Students participating in school activities such as music festivals, forensic and drama contests, athletic events, field trips, etc. are required to ride the bus to the events, and return by bus from the event unless otherwise specified.  Should a parent/guardian wish to provide transportation for their child, the MNS release form must be personally signed prior (24 hours) to the event.  Homesites for practice that are not in Muskego on MHS grounds are considered home events and therefore students must provide their own transportation.

VIDEO CAMERAS

Muskego-Norway Schools has installed video cameras on school property, primarily for the purpose of identifying disciplinary problems and enforcing school rules.  Video cameras may be used in any place on school premises where the public, students, and staff have no reasonable expectation of privacy, such as entrances, hallways, stairwells, classrooms, common areas (such as the cafeteria, the gymnasium, and the library), athletic fields, parking lots and school buses.  Video cameras will not be used in areas where the public, students, and staff have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as restrooms, locker rooms, private offices, or private conference/meeting rooms.  The placement of the video cameras is for the purpose of assisting with issues related to discipline and may not be monitored by district staff. Video cameras will not be used to monitor or record audio (i.e. conversations), except when specifically authorized by the district administrator and when in accordance with state or federal law.  Only individuals authorized by the district administrator or building principal may view video recordings.  Should a video recording become part of a student disciplinary action, the recording will become part of the student’s behavioral record consistent with the district’s student records policy and procedures.  The school district reserves the right to provide copies of video recording to law enforcement agencies as it deems appropriate.

WORK PERMITS

Minors younger than 16 will need to obtain a work permit prior to beginning work.

Work permits are issued through the Activities Office at the high school between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. (school year) and 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (summer) with 24-48 hours required for completion of the permit.  Minor must be present to personally sign the work permit in the presence of the work permit officer.  The following items are required when applying for a permit (originals only - copies not accepted).

• Letter of employment signed by employer indicating job duties
• Written permission from parent/guardian for minor to work
• Proof of age (birth certificate, baptismal certificate or driver's license); School ID is NOT acceptable
• Minor's social security card MUST BE SEEN by work permit officer
• $10.00 permit fee (reimbursed by employer)  

MUSKEGO NORWAY SCHOOLS CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS - The Co-curricular Activity Program of Muskego High School is a vital part of our educational system and participation is open to all MNSD students.  The Co-curricular Program consists of clubs, activities, and athletic teams.  The primary purpose of these programs is to assist students in growing and maturing into responsible members of our school and community. These activities are and will continue to be, an important part of secondary school life.  Co-curricular activities may be referred to as the “other half of education.”  These clubs, activities, and teams, provide students the opportunity to learn how to work in a productive relationship with a variety of people, how to deal with success and failure, the importance of self-discipline in physical and mental pursuits, and the ideals of teamwork and respect for others' feelings and attitudes.  Respect, courtesy, honesty, and good sportsmanship are basic to good citizenship and should form the basis for all behavior.  Since students involved in co-curricular activities represent their school, their behavior frequently determines the opinion others have of their school.  Participants are expected to comply with a Code of Conduct which outlines the expectations for students participating in these programs.  MNS reserves the right to make corrections to this document and all language that is a result of human error.

STRATEGIES IN COMMUNICATION - It has been stated that co-curricular participation is a microcosm of society.  These activities enhance the overall educational experience of the student.  The development of lifetime skills like honesty, integrity, respect, dedication, commitment, and loyalty are all important qualities for students to learn.  One of the most important life skills that can be developed through participation is problem-solving.  If we indeed believe that co-curricular programs mimic life, then the potential exists for conflict in interpersonal relationships.  Conflict is an inevitable part of the human condition.  Students should learn to embrace it as an educational opportunity.  Although these skills are best developed in the home, Muskego High School feels an obligation to reinforce their development and endorses the following guidelines for the benefit of healthy dialogue and resolution.

WHEN A PROBLEM EXISTS, FOLLOW THESE STEPS SEQUENTIALLY - The participant should reflect on program philosophy and goals as stated by the advisor/coach. Then take a personal inventory and an insightful look at your goals, desires and motivation.  How do they match up with the program?

1. The participant should speak to their parent/guardian.  The parent/guardian should avoid being the “middleman” and be a good listener.  The discussion should focus on resolving the conflict.  No resolution?
2. The participant should talk with the advisor/coach. The parent/guardian should avoid denying the participant this educational opportunity by meeting with the advisor/coach on behalf of the participant. Following this session, the parent/guardian and participant should talk.  No resolution?
3. The parent/guardian should call the advisor/coach to arrange a meeting with the participant included.  Please avoid approaching a coach after a game.   Following this session, the parent/guardian and participant should talk.  No resolution?
4. The parent/guardian should call the activities coordinator to arrange a meeting with advisor/coach and participant included.  No resolution?
5. The parent/guardian should call the principal to arrange a meeting with the activities coordinator, coach and participant included.

HOW TO APPROACH YOUR ADVISOR OR COACH WITH A PROBLEM

1. The most opportune time to arrange a meeting is before or after practice.  All successful problem solvers realize that effective communication only results when emotions are held in check.  Therefore, out of respect for all parties, attempting to resolve conflict on game day is not effective and must be avoided.
2. After a meeting is arranged, put your thoughts on paper.  Rehearse.  Take notes with you to the meeting. Use positive communication skills (i.e. proper eye contact, respect, and emotional control).  The advisor/coach will seek to understand your position.  Understanding does not necessarily imply agreement.
3. After making your case, become an active listener.  Seek to understand the advisor/coach position before defending your own.  Take notes. Avoid interrupting.
4. Remember that listening does not necessarily imply agreement for either party.  Successful problem solvers understand the concept of “agreeing to disagree” and are respectful of others’ opinions.

MHS CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

BEST BUDDIES - Best Buddies is open to all students who enjoy making new friends, engaging in fun activities, and uniting for causes that break social barriers for individuals with special needs.  The club consists of buddies and peers that are paired and commit to weekly and monthly interaction and associate members that attend and help out at planned events and activities.  In addition, our organization pairs members with intellectual or developmental disabilities in one-on-one friendships with members without disabilities in order to foster inclusion, enable friendships, and promote integration and acceptance of all students within the school and in the community.  

BRAIN, BEHAVIOR & RESEARCH CLUB  - Open to anyone interested in learning more about the brain and behavior regardless of whether or not they have taken any psychology classes before.  The club offers diverse activities throughout the year based upon student interest.  Some of our monthly activities have included volunteering at local memory care facilities, sponsoring guest speakers, drawing awareness to psych issues during Mental Health and Brain Awareness Weeks, attending field trips to area labs, and organizing fundraisers to support our endeavors.  In addition, we offer members the opportunity to become involved in the practical application of academics outside of the classroom.  Our annual goals include conducting research studies, visiting middle and grade schools to speak to younger students about how the brain functions, and tutoring at the elementary level.  One of the highlights of our year is hosting an annual psychology competition in which area schools travel to MHS to compete.  The Brain, Behavior & Research Club is an innovative way to participate in our school community while enhancing one’s knowledge of how psychology relates to the world around us.

DESTINATION IMAGINATION - Destination Imagination is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students.  Destination Imagination is a team competition where students are rewarded for how they apply their knowledge, skills and talents to creative problem solving.  Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics.  Competition is at the regional, state and international level.  It is not a college bowl or a competition about knowledge.  It’s all about creativity and teamwork.

DRAMA CLUB - Drama Club is for all students interested in the theatrical performing arts. The organization welcomes all students interested in non musical theatre as well as production aspects which include directing, costuming, props, and makeup. The Drama Club members produce two plays per year and hold weekly meetings to explore specific skills such as improvisation, scene study, and vocal/movement techniques.

FORENSICS - Forensics is an activity for anyone who likes speech and drama. Participation in the forensics team gives you a chance to improve your acting and communication skills. You are also able to earn your academic letter in forensics. Students have the chance to choose their own category, build up a presentation, and ultimately perform it at various meets, which take place on Saturdays. The Forensics Team has a reputation for being one of the best in the state. No experience is necessary to join the team, and we are always looking for new members.

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA - Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a club for all students who are interested in the world of business. Many students join FBLA to participate in charitable fundraising, competition, and travel. Each fall FBLA members attend a leadership lab in Southeast Wisconsin. Regional, state, and national competitions are held on a variety of business topics including accounting, public speaking, word processing, computer applications, business law, and others.

GAMING CLUB AND eSPORTS - We are a club for gamers!  We provide opportunities for everyone of all gaming abilities to play, watch, create, and compete in all types of games.  The eSports team competes in fall and spring seasons with competitive gaming tournaments and weekly scheduled leagues against other high schools across Wisconsin.  Currently competitive eSports team games include League of Legends and Rocket League. 

HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) - HOSA’s mission is to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry and encourage future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.

KEY CLUB - Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to build service, build character, and develop leadership through community service and partnership with the local Kiwanis Club. Key Club welcomes students of all grades and experiences to join and invites contributions in any capacity to promote a better community.  Our vision: To develop competent, capable, and caring leaders through the vehicle of service.

MODERN MUSIC MASTERS (TRI-M) - Tri-M is a nationally recognized honor society for high school music students. Muskego High School has a very active chapter focusing on service projects on and off campus. The largest project of the year is the annual Tri-M Pops Concert.  Any MHS student is eligible to audition for this long-running talent show. Funds raised from the sale of tickets to the show are donated to music students wishing to attend summer music camps.

MU ALPHA THETA (Math National Honor Society) - Mu Alpha Theta is a national organization that promotes volunteerism and collaboration, while encouraging a deeper look into the creativity of mathematics.  Students seeking to join this honor society must be nominated by a member of the math department.  If nomination is accepted, members are required to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in college track math courses, 2.5 or higher in other classes, compete in one math competition, and complete 12 hours of mathematics tutoring during the school year.  Medals and/or academic chords can be earned along with access to special scholarship opportunities.

MUSICAL PRODUCTION - The MHS Music Department annually stages a large scale, Broadway-style musical production. Recent productions include Beauty and the Beast, Legally Blonde, Catch Me If You Can, Mary Poppins, Sister Act, West Side Story, and Footloose. We look forward to producing the next musical in February. These productions require the participation of large numbers of students as actors, singers, dancers, orchestra musicians, and stage crew. Look for audition information in October.

MUSKEGO POWER/WEIGHT CLUB - This club is designed to help students meet their fitness goals for athletic improvement, military service requirements, stress management, body composition, and general overall health. Programming involves a wide range of exercises and movement patterns designed to challenge the status quo of the student’s current fitness level while avoiding plateau and continuously improving.

NATIONAL BUSINESS HONOR SOCIETY – The National Business Honor Society (NBHS) is a division of the National Business Education Association. NBHS recognizes outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service of students who take a minimum of three Business, Marketing and Information Technology (BMIT) courses. Juniors and seniors with a BMIT GPA of 3.5 (minimum) and cumulative GPA of 3.0 (minimum) can apply for membership. NBHS offers an outstanding opportunity to enhance college applications, scholarships, and employment applications. Student members will participate in a service project for the NBHS Muskego High School Chapter, chapter meetings, and receive special recognition at graduation by wearing a green NBHS honors cord.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - The National Honor Society is an organization for students who have been selected for membership by the faculty on the basis of character, leadership, service, and scholarship. Candidates seeking selection must: Be members of either the junior or senior class of Muskego High School; Have been in attendance at Muskego High School the equivalent of one semester; Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher; Be evaluated in terms of leadership, service, and character by a five-member faculty council appointed by the principal; Provide, by a pre-announced deadline, all of the information required on the Membership Selection Inventory; and Agree to accept as final the decision of the faculty council charged with the responsibility of selecting members.

PAC STAGE CREW - The Muskego High School Performing Arts Center Stage Crew is for all students interested in making shows happen.  The student technician crew runs every production in the PAC.  Students will have the opportunity to learn and operate state of the art lighting, followspot, sound, rigging, and other systems while becoming part of an effective team. Students on the crew are highly valued members of every performance and literally run the show.  The PAC Stage Crew is open to any student interested in learning stagecraft skills and becoming part of an active production team.

PEP BAND - Pep Band is an extension of the Muskego High School Band. By playing classic pop and rock hits, both old and new, the pep band energizes the fans at select home basketball games. Students earn points toward their academic letter for each pep band performance.

ROBOTICS CLUB - To bring students, mentors and technology together in an environment that encourages both competition and cooperation - building scientific, technological and engineering skills, while also fostering innovation and creativity. We build adaptive, well-rounded, skilled student-leaders through the wonder of robotics.

SCIENCE CLUB - Science Club is an organization for students with a wide variety of science interests. In response to student interests, the club offers activities that are diverse and scheduled based upon student choices. Examples include conservation workdays, Citizen Science projects, community events such as Adopt-A-Highway, after school presentations/interactive programs, and field trips to science facilities such as hospitals, museums, college laboratories, etc. Although not all students participate in every activity, each individual can attend at least one experience to match their personal interests during the year.

SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - The purpose of the Science National Honor Society is to foster and develop a group of scientific young people to run tomorrow’s high tech world. The organization will encourage and recognize high school students in the Sciences. In conjunction with the Science Club, the Science National Honor Society will help students turn their interests in science into a more developed community service or research project for competition and/or recognition. They will have opportunities to partner and work with area businesses and scientists to advance their own knowledge and skills and potentially develop new technologies along the way.  Students will be encouraged to get involved with Citizen Science and other novel projects which may include researching, organizing, and sharing at local, regional, and state levels via inter and intra-school competitions/conventions. Students should be in good academic standing (C or better) in their science course(s) at MHS and have a strong desire to learn more about, or pursue a career in, a science-related field. Service and/or research time will be the basis for SNHS honors at the time of graduation.  

STUDENT COUNCIL - Student Council is an organization of student leaders from each grade level. Meetings are held regularly throughout the year. Student Council is focused on community service as well as on school spirit and recognition. Student Council plans and implements service activities such as Halloween Spooktacular, Blood Drive, a food drive in December, and the Senior Citizen Prom. Student Council also promotes school pride and spirit through the many Homecoming week activities and competitions. Student Council teaches the value of responsibility and leadership. In addition to all the work, this club offers opportunities to make wonderful friends that will last a lifetime.

TEA - TEA is Muskego’s True Equality Alliance.  This is an after school club that promotes equality and acceptance for every student at Muskego High School.  We meet once a month to discuss acceptance, differences, and individuality of all people.

WORLD LANGUAGE - Students enrolled in the World Language Club will be able to explore cultures spanning the globe. It is important to note that ANY MHS student is eligible to participate in our French and Spanish Clubs, regardless of enrollment in a World Language class.  Honor society enrollment is by invitation, and the details are outlined below.

• FRENCH CLUB - French emphasis: France, Canada, Africa, the Caribbean. Bonjour! The French focus is open to any MHS student who is interested in exploring the French language and the cultures where it is spoken. This group meets monthly for a variety of events. Past activities have included movie showings, French game days, mancala, traditional crafts, food tastings, and many more exciting events. In addition, the group celebrates traditional French holidays such as Mardi Gras. Furthermore, the French group participates in joint events with the other MHS language groups such as the annual outing to the Holiday Folk Fair at State Fair Park and competing in game tournaments. We fundraise during the year to help defray the costs of our various outings and events.  
• FRENCH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - Sophomores, juniors, or seniors may apply to join the Société Honoraire de Français, the French National Honor Society for high school students, after completing at least three semesters of French at the high school level.  In order to be eligible, students need to have a 3.6 GPA in French and a 3.0 GPA overall.  In addition to these academic requirements, the students must complete a project and attend the formal induction ceremony in the spring.  Once a student has been inducted into SHF, their continuation in the organization is dependent on their continuation in French classes and their participation in various service projects throughout the school year. Service projects are determined by student interest and vary from year-to-year.  We encourage our students to be great academically and encourage them to be involved in World Language Club as well.
• SPANISH CLUB - Spanish emphasis: Mexico, Spain, Central America, South America, Equatorial Guinea, and the Caribbean. Spanish Club is an organization for any student with an interest in Spanish-speaking cultures, regardless of whether he or she is enrolled in a Spanish class.  The group makes an effort to provide cultural experiences for its members including an annual trip to the local Holiday Folk Fair, a domino tournament against our French Club comrades, holiday parties, and fundraising events for a variety of reasons; most recently to support victims of natural disasters. The club is driven by student interest, so the more ideas suggested the more activities we sponsor.
• SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - The Spanish National Honor Society is a service-oriented organization.  It is open to all students enrolled in Spanish who have completed three semesters of high school Spanish, maintained a 3.6 GPA in Spanish and a 3.0 GPA overall. Students must complete an application, which includes an essay and teacher recommendations, complete a project, and attend an initiation ceremony in order to become a member of Spanish National Honor Society. Students participate in a variety of service projects throughout the year, including, but not limited to tutoring at the high school, translating letters for a local church which sponsors school children in Honduras and Guatemala, donating school supplies for an organization which works with the poor in Guatemala and Honduras, and fundraising for senior scholarships. We encourage our students to be great academically and encourage them to be involved in the World Language Club as well.

YEARBOOK - Students have the opportunity to be a part of putting together the school yearbook. Photography is done by professionals and students.  The yearbook staff does the layout and design of the book in addition to writing the copy.  Yearbook is open to any student willing to devote a lot of time and effort.

MHS ATHLETICS

 Muskego High School offers Interscholastic Athletic Programs including:  Fall - boys and girls cross country, football, girls golf, boys soccer, girls swim and dive, girls tennis, boys and girls volleyball; Winter - boys and girls basketball, gymnastics, girls ice hockey, ski racing, boys swim and dive, wrestling; Spring - baseball, boys golf, girls soccer, softball, boys tennis, boys and girls track; All Year - cheer, poms/dance.  We compete in the Classic 8 Conference.  We are also a member of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association that provides the general framework governing our athletic teams.  Participation in athletics is open to all students.  Information may be obtained from the coaches or from the Athletic Director.

ACTIVITY AWARDS

Awards will be issued to students in good standing only after all team/activity obligations are made including the return of all equipment or supplies provided to them. Student will be billed replacement costs for outstanding equipment.  The requirements and qualifications to earn awards should be communicated to students at the beginning of the sport season.  Definition of not “finishing the season in good standing” examples include, but are not limited to, being removed from the team or quitting at any point before, during or after the season, having an outstanding code violations, outstanding equipment, or violations of team rules.

• Varsity Letter/Chevron Awarded to members of a varsity squad that fulfills the qualifications of their particular sport. An athlete will be given one major letter during his/her high school career. He/she will be presented with a chevron for each additional major letter earned.             
• Junior Varsity Emblem Awarded to members of junior varsity squad meeting the requirements of that sport.
• Numerals Awarded to members of freshman squad meeting the requirements of that sport.
• Participation (Service) Award Awarded to members of any squad that finished the season in good standing but do not fulfill all the requirements of that sport or to a freshman, sophomore or junior that has previously received numerals or the junior varsity emblem but has not earned the varsity letter.

MUSKEGO-NORWAY CO-CURRICULAR CODE

Any student or parent with knowledge of a potential infraction of the code must immediately contact the Activities Director or Principal to report it.

Violations of the co-curricular code may be presented to the Activities Director or Principal by anyone or anyway including, but not limited to, MNS staff member, parent, student, law enforcement officer, citizen, social network sites or anonymously. Should the Activities Director/Principal find the information leads to a reasonable suspicion that a violation may have occurred, an investigation will follow.  The information gathered will be taken under advisement by the Activities Director/Principal  for possible disciplinary action.

Respect, integrity, responsibility, pride, humility and good sportsmanship are basic to good citizenship and should form the basis for all behavior.  Since students involved in co-curricular activities represent their school, their behavior frequently determines the opinion others have of their school and the individuals within that school community. As students experience the privilege of participating in a co-curricular activity, they also accept the responsibility of maintaining standards that will bring credit to themselves, their family, their school, and their activity.  

The following are established policies that support the standards and expectations of our co-curricular program. Students must also comply with all rules and provisions of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and any other governing organization(s) which have recognized authority connected with the referenced co-curricular activity.  This code has been endorsed and adopted by the Muskego-Norway School Board.  Every student who wishes to become involved in the district’s Co-Curricular Activity Program agrees to abide by the conditions outlined herein. This code is in effect at all times, 12 months a year, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, in season and off season, on or off campus, from the first day a student becomes involved in the Muskego-Norway Co-Curricular Activity Program until such time that the student graduates from Muskego High School or has completed all school-sponsored activities.  As the student moves from one educational level to another (i.e., elementary to middle, middle to high school) the student moves with a clean slate.  Additional guidelines and consequences may be created by an advisor or coach that are specific to a given activity.  These guidelines may not reduce approved expectations/sanctions but may increase them.

SUSPENSION POLICIES (CO-CURRICULAR)

• A suspended student shall not be permitted to take part in practices, games, or activities during the time of his/her school suspension.
• If a student commits a violation of school rules during the season of that student’s sport/activity, which results in a school suspension, the student must be withheld from a minimum of one contest/2 weeks. If the contest/2 weeks falls during his/her school suspension, it will satisfy this one game requirement.
• If the contest does not fall during the school suspension or occurs in the off season, then after returning from the school suspension, the student must be withheld from a minimum of one contest.
• A canceled contest may not be used to fulfill a suspension.
• Students must be academically and medically eligible to participate before a suspension may be served.
• If a student chooses to participate in a new sport to serve a suspension, they must finish the season in good standing.  Quitting or not finishing the season in good standing will result in the suspension being carried over to the next activity.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES (CO-CURRICULAR)

• No student should participate if he/she is absent from school on that entire day, unless approved by the principal or Activities Director.
• Student-athletes should be in school by 3rd period. If the student leaves school for any reason other than a school sanctioned event, written verification validating the student health and safety concerns for which they left school (ex. Doctor's Note) shall be provided to their head coach, athletic director, or school attendance officer.
• A student should be in school for at least one-half of the school day to participate in any co-curricular activity. One-half day means being in school attendance for four class periods.
• Athletes are expected to attend all practices and contests.  Illness and unexpected family emergencies will excuse them from practice either by advance notice or notification to their coach upon return.
• Whenever an administratively approved class/course activity conflicts with scheduled athletics, the class/course activity will have precedence.
• A student who misses practice or a contest may jeopardize his/her position on the team as well as his/her team membership and/or playing time.
• It is recommended that the student contact the coach and explain the absence.  The coach will explain the consequences that will follow for that absence.

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Participation in the Co-Curricular Activities Program shall be available to those students who have attained qualifying standards (as indicated below) during the preceding quarter. A student who is enrolled in any state-approved EEN program and who does not receive usual grades for such courses may be eligible if he/she is making satisfactory progress in his/her total school program as indicated by his/her Individual Education Plan (IEP).  Participation in the Co-Curricular Activities Program shall be available to MHS students that meet school and DPI requirements defining a full-time student, have received no more than one failing grade (including incompletes and/or W/F) in the most recent quarter.  Quarter grades will be used to calculate eligibility.  Grades earned during summer school can be used to recalculate fourth quarter eligibility. Incompletes must be made up two weeks after the enforcement date.  Audit classes are not included in co-curricular eligibility determinations as students receive no credit  for these classes.

ELIGIBILITY ENFORCEMENT FOR CO-CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION

The enforcement of the academic eligibility requirement will take place the day administration finalizes quarter grades. Any student not meeting the academic standard will be ineligible to compete for a period of 15 scheduled school days and nights.  On the 16th day, the student may obtain a reinstatement form that verifies his/her academic eligibility.

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

A  student-athlete  must  meet  school  and  DPI  requirements  defining  a  full-time  student  and  have  received  no  more  than  one  failing  grade (including  incompletes)  in  the  most  recent  school  issued  grade  reporting  period (There is no appeal of the WIAA eligibility rule with regard to more than one “F”.).

AGE REQUIREMENT

A student shall be ineligible if he/she reaches their 19th birthday before August 1 of any given school year.

STANDARDS OF PROPER CONDUCT

Participation is a privilege.  Students who participate are expected to conduct themselves, both in and out of school, on or off campus, in a manner that will not disrupt the educational environment, and will bring dignity to and not discredit themselves, their parents, school, or their team/activity. In addition, they are to refrain from the possession or use of tobacco, nicotine, non-prescription inhalant/vaping device(s), or any related products – regardless of the substance/content [*refer to applicable Muskego-Norway School Board Policy(ies)], alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, controlled or illegal substances, performance enhancing substitutes (PES), or the improper use of legal substances; and behavior which includes but is not limited to bullying, hazing, and harassment. Violations of this code refer to a confirmed or admitted act. Acts can be referred to as conduct unbecoming of an athlete.

RANDOM DRUG TESTING  

All students involved in the co-curricular program are required to submit to random drug testing.  Refer to MNS Board Policy po5530.01.

CO-CURRICULAR CATEGORIES - The co-curricular activities of MNS are divided into two categories.  Students involved in both category activities will be subject to the penalties of both activity groups.

CATEGORY I:  Activities in which there is a schedule of interscholastic contests or school-sponsored events, performances or competitions. (Cheerleading, Debate, Forensics, Interscholastic Athletics, Pep Band, Play/Drama, Pom/Dance, and Ski Team)*

CATEGORY II:  Activities that extend throughout the year where there are few if any contests, performances, or competitions. (All other clubs)*

*Any category I or II activity, not listed here, but offered by the district, will fall into one of these two categories.  MNS reserves the right to correct activity category listings due to human error.

TWO TYPES OF MISBEHAVIOR:

LEVEL 1:  Examples include, but are not limited to, reports from staff of behavior concerns.

LEVEL 2:  Examples may include, but are not limited to, conduct which endangers the health or safety of others, behavior in or out of school that could constitute the commission of a crime, including behavior that results in being criminally charged, as defined by state or municipal statutes, or results in a citation. Some examples may include, but are not limited to; municipal citation for disorderly conduct, theft, bullying, hazing, or harassment.

If a student gets 3 misbehaviors violations/suspensions within 1 school year, the student may be ineligible to participate in all co-curricular activities for one calendar year beginning on the date of violation notice. In the event that a student receives another code violation during their period of ineligibility, in the behavior category, the calendar year date will reset to the most recent violation.

Social media: Students may not post: derogatory language, disparaging remarks or threats to teammates or coaches; other MHS student athletes, teachers, coaches, administrators, contest officials or representatives of other schools or to any third party; incriminating photos, or statements depicting violence; bullying; hazing; sexual harassment; vandalism, stalking; underage drinking; selling, possessing, or using controlled substances; or any other inappropriate behaviors; messages creating a danger to the safety of another person or making a credible threat of physical injury to another person; information indicating knowledge of an unreported felony theft or felony criminal damage to property or information indicating knowledge of an unreported school or team violation—regardless if the violation was unintentional or intentional. The aforementioned behavior will be taken under advisement to determine if it results in a substantial disruption to the educational environment, or is illegal and a level one or level two penalty may be applied. Furthermore, acknowledgement of the student handbook states students will abide by school board policy 5136.01 and any violations of this policy can result in a co-curricular code violation. (Excerpt: PCDs, with cameras or any other recording capabilities, may not be activated or utilized at any time in any school situation where a reasonable expectation of personal privacy exists. These locations and circumstances include, but are not limited to, classrooms, gymnasiums, locker rooms, shower facilities, rest/bathrooms, and any other areas where students or others may change clothes or be in any stage or degree of disrobing or changing clothes.)

In addition, if a participant engages in, is arrested for, or is charged with felonious criminal behavior including a single, first time event where the student has no previous co-curricular violation, the issue may result in permanent suspension from all participation. 

Wisconsin Ameature Athletic Association (WIAA) Felony Language

In addition, per the WIAA Code of Conduct Handbook, Article VII - Health and Behavior/Compliance, Section 3 - Code of Conduct, Letter C, Number 4 (Page 39), “Any student charged and/or convicted of a felony shall, upon the filing of felony charges, become ineligible for ALL further participation until the student has paid his/her debt to society and the courts consider the sentence served (including probation, community service, etc.).”

CO-CURRICULAR REFERRALS

SELF OR PARENT INITIATED:  Should a student have a medically diagnosed codependency (alcoholism or drug addiction), that student may submit to the Activities Director or Principal, medical records from a licensed professional verifying the co-dependency.  If the medical records are submitted before the initiation of an investigation concerning the possible violation of this co-curricular code, the information will be taken under advisement.  This information may not be used to circumvent or to avoid the application of this code.  A referral given to Muskego residents by the Muskego Police for a first time alcohol offense will not qualify under this section.  The referral or any information obtained through the AODA will not become part of any student’s official record. This information is confidential.  Costs associated with this referral are the responsibility of the student.  Upon completion of a medically verified rehabilitation program the application of the co-curricular penalties can be reduced up to 50%  of the initial penalty qualified for.

CO-CURRICULAR PENALTIES FOR the possession or  use of tobacco, nicotine, non-prescription inhalant/vaping device(s), or any related products – regardless of the substance/content [*refer to applicable Muskego-Norway School Board Policy(ies)], alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, controlled or illegal substances, performance enhancing substitutes (PES), or the improper use of legal substances:

FIRST VIOLATION

CATEGORY I:  The student will be ineligible to participate in thirty-three (33) percent of the scheduled contests, performances, or competitions, in the present activity or the next activity in which the student chooses to participate. The WIAA games/meet maximums will be used to calculate the period of ineligibility. When calculation of percentages results in a fraction, the number will be rounded up (WIAA rule).

CATEGORY II:  The student will be suspended from participation for four (4) weeks (20 school days and nights).  The student may regain eligibility on the 21st day.

SECOND VIOLATION

CATEGORY I:  A student will be ineligible to participate in sixty-six percent (66) of the scheduled contests, performances, or competitions including all provisions listed under first violation.

CATEGORY II:  The student will be suspended from participation for nine (9) weeks (45 school days and nights).

AODA Option:  If the student chooses to enroll in a Substance Use/Abuse Education Program, all costs associated with this program will be incurred by the participant family.  To enroll in the program, please schedule a meeting with Ms. Gigl in the Admin offices to learn more about this program. This course is a risk-reduction class designed to gently but powerfully challenge common beliefs and attitudes that directly contribute to high-risk alcohol and drug use.

Completion of this program will constitute serving half of the level two suspension. Completion must be verified at the discretion of the MHS activities director.

THIRD/SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS

CATEGORIES I AND II:  The student will be ineligible to participate in all co-curricular activities for one calendar year beginning on the date of violation notice. In the event that a student receives another code violation during their period of ineligibility, in the AODA category, the calendar year date will reset to the most recent violation.

CO-CURRICULAR PENALTIES FOR CONDUCT/MISBEHAVIOR

Level 1 Misbehavior – all violations

category i:  The student will be ineligible to participate in one contest, performance, or competition.

CATEGORY II:  The student will be suspended from participation for two (2) weeks (10 school days and nights). The student may be eligible on the 11th school day.

LEVEL 2 MISBEHAVIOR - FIRST VIOLATION

CATEGORY I:  The student will be ineligible to participate in thirty-three (33) percent of the scheduled contests, performances, or competitions.

CATEGORY II:  The student will be suspended from participation for four (4) weeks (20 school days and nights).  The student may be eligible on the 21st school day.

LEVEL 2 MISBEHAVIOR - SECOND VIOLATION

CATEGORY I:  The student will be ineligible to participate in sixty-six (66) percent of the scheduled contests, performances, or competitions.

CATEGORY II:  The student will be suspended from participation for nine (9) weeks (45 school days and nights.) The student may be eligible on the 46th school day.

THIRD/SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS

Categories I and II - The student will be ineligible to participate in all activities for one calendar year beginning on the date of violation notice.

Co-curricular Suspension Procedures

 To suspend a student, the Activities Director/Principal must:

• Give the student oral notice of the alleged violation. Give the student an explanation of the information, which the school authorities have received, that may support a finding that he/she has violated the co-curricular code.
• Provide the student an opportunity to be heard and present his/her version of the incident.
• The Activities Director/Principal  must make a determination as to whether the student has violated the co-curricular code. If it is determined that the student has violated the co-curricular code, the Activities Director/Principal  shall provide the student with written notice of the suspension and the reason for said suspension and shall send a copy of the notice to the student and his/her parent/guardian. The student and his/her parent/guardian shall also be given written notice of their right to appeal.

Co-curricular Appeal Procedure

The co-curricular code recognizes the rights of the individual. The student and parent/guardian have recourse in the event that it is felt the alleged offense did not occur or the proper suspension procedures were not followed. The appeal will not deal with the amount or length of penalties applied. The procedure outlined in this document is the process a student and parent/guardian are to follow when appealing decisions relating to the co-curricular suspension.

• A student and/or his/her parent/guardian may formally appeal the suspension decision in writing to the principal within five (5) school days from the time of the suspension notice.
• The date of the appeal hearing shall be set by the principal to take place no sooner than two (2) school days or no longer than five (5) school days from the date of the appeal request. At the written request of the student or parent/guardian the minimum time may be waived.
• The appeal hearing shall be conducted by an appeal board consisting of the principal (chairperson) and two MNS administrative representatives.
• Proceedings of the hearing, including the decision, shall be placed in writing, and a copy of those proceedings must be mailed to the student and parent/guardian within five (5) school days from the determination of the findings.

WIAA Appeal Eligibility Note

The school must provide an opportunity for the student to be heard prior to any penalty being enforced. If a student appeals a suspension, according to the school's appeal procedure, the student is ineligible during the appeal process. Article VII – Health and Behavior/Compliance

Co-curricular Reinstatement Procedure

Any student suspended from the co-curricular program for a violation of the co-curricular code must report to the Activities Director/Principal for a reinstatement conference, which must be conducted before the student resumes participation. Failure to follow this requirement may result in a declaration of ineligibility, which in turn may have a negative impact on the team/activity, i.e., forfeit. The conditions for reinstatement will be that the student has met all requirements as outlined relative to the violation.

Student Involvement In Multiple Sports

A student athlete who is dropped from one squad for disciplinary reasons shall be ineligible in another sport for that same season. However, any student who is cut or quits may participate in another sport during the same season with mutual consent of the coaches.