An athletic and extra-curricular code has been established for the members of all athletic teams, organizations, and clubs at SHS. This code will be explained to every candidate and his/her parent(s) will be required to sign a verification statement. In addition, students and parents must sign the DoDEA Europe, Student Behavior Expectations memorandum. Anyone having any questions concerning athletics and extra-curricular at our school, should contact the Athletic Director or Principal prior to signing these important documents.
Staff, administration, and parent representatives established the SHS Athletic and Extra-Curricular Code. It consists of rules all participants in interscholastic athletics and extra-curricular activities are expected to adhere to during the season and/or school year. The season begins with the first day of practice or first meeting and ends with the sports banquet or final meeting. Each coach or sponsor may establish additional requirements for group membership.
SHS offers a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities for students. Some of these are Chorus, Drama, German Honor Society, National Honor Society, Poet’s Corner, Model United Nations, Yearbook, Journalism, JROTC Drill Team, and various other clubs depending on student interest and sponsor availability. The policies, eligibility criteria, and code of conduct developed for the interscholastic athletic program apply to any regularly occurring school activity. Involved students must meet the same academic eligibility as athletes. The final determination of eligibility for students in all curricular or extra-curricular trips rests with the principal.
All students shall abide by a code of ethics. Any conduct that results in dishonor to the student, team, or school will not be tolerated. Acts of unacceptable conduct, such as, but not limited to theft, vandalism, disrespect, and/or violations of the law, tarnish the reputation of everyone associated with the athletic and extra-curricular programs and will result in immediate dismissal from the team and/or suspension from school. Negative behavior reports may be grounds for suspension from practice and/or competition.
Athletic & Extra-Curricular Activity Code Violations
- Falsifying Official Forms: Falsifying official forms required for participation will result in dismissal from the athletic team for the season.
- Use of Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drugs: The student/athlete will neither use nor possess alcohol, tobacco, or non-prescribed drugs. Violations will result in the removal for at least one contest and could result in the removal for the season.
- Hazing: Students engaged in hazing of any kind face suspension from school and the team or4 club. Students at SHS should not take part in any kind of hazing activity in order to be accepted onto a team. Hazing can be described as “any activity expected of someone that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.” Alfred University Study, 1999.
- Illegal Activities While Away: Should a student be involved in an illegal activity while traveling to or from a DoDEA sponsored event which results in arrest or detainment by police authorities, parents will be required to travel to the site to assume responsibility for the student. Should this situation arise, procedures will be coordinated with parents, administration, command, and police officials. At no time will a team be delayed at a site to accommodate a student who has been apprehended by police authorities for a violation of law or military regulation. Students involved in gross violation of school and team rules could also be sent home at the expense of the student. These violations include: fighting, possession of alcohol or tobacco, vandalism, theft, failure to follow requests by the sponsors or chaperones.
- Suspension: A student who is suspended from school is ineligible for one week from the date of the suspension commencing on the date the suspension begins. This includes in-school suspension.
Due Process for Students
A student who wishes to have the Athletic/Extra-Curricular Council review an action taken against him/her by the coach or sponsor may request a review of the actions when extenuating circumstances appear to have occurred. The student must submit the request, in writing, to the Athletic Director within 24 hours of the action. The council will usually be comprised of the following individuals: Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, Additional Coach or Sponsor, Faculty Representatives, and Parent Representatives. The council will make its recommendation to the Principal, whose decision is final.
Athletic Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in SHS athletics, a student must not have reached or passed his/her 19th birthday as of September 1 of the current school year. Students beyond the eighth semester of high school are ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics.
The athletic program at Stuttgart High School includes interscholastic competition for men and women during three seasons. All athletes must abide by the SHS Athletic Code. A physical examination each year is required to try out, practice, or play. Sports available to our students include:
Requirement: Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and no more than one F
Those meeting the requirements are eligible, and those not meeting the requirement are ineligible. A student declared ineligible can practice but is not authorized to participate, be in school uniform at a scheduled event, or travel with the team to any away event until regaining eligibility. Principals do not have the right to waive academic eligibility requirements except in the case of students on an individual educational plan (IEP).
Incoming 9th Grade students (and MS students as applicable)
- No previous semester GPA/F check
- Weekly monitoring by 4 p.m. every Tuesday of each week
- Students with more than one F during the weekly monitoring period will be ineligible from Wednesday 8 a.m. through the following Wednesday 8 a.m.
Eligible 10th, 11th, 12th Grade Students
- GPA/F check from prior year Spring Semester for Fall; current year 1st Quarter for Winter Sports; and Fall Semester for Spring sports (Student met requirement)
- Weekly monitoring by 4 p.m. every Tuesday of each week
- Students with more than one F during the weekly monitoring period will be ineligible from Wednesday 8 a.m. through the following Wednesday 8 a.m.
Ineligible 10th, 11th, 12th Grade Students (These are the only students whose GPAs need to be checked after the initial semester checks)
- GPA/F check same as above (Student did not meet requirement)
- Student is ineligible for the first 3 weeks of fall semester. At the end of the 3 weeks, student must have a 2.0 GPA and/or no more than one F for that first week period
- If found eligible, the student is eligible for the next 3 weeks, provided he/she has no more than one F in the weekly monitoring
- *If a student is ineligible, the principal may grant another 3-week period of ineligibility. If the principal does not grant another 3 weeks, the student is ineligible for the remainder of the semester
- Student must have GPA/F checked every 3 weeks
- Any time after a student has regained his/her eligibility and he/she falls below a 2.0GPA/more than one F, the student is ineligible for the remainder of the semester.
Transfer Students (No Transcript)
- Weekly monitoring by 4 p.m. every Tuesday of each week
- If transcript has not arrived by the end of the first 3-week period, the student must meet the GPA/F requirement for these first 3 weeks
- If student meets the requirement, continue weekly monitoring until transcript arrives. At 6 weeks, if transcript has not arrived, repeat GPA check
- If the student does not meet the requirement at the end of the first 3-week period, the Principal may grant an additional 3 weeks of ineligibility. If not granted, the student is ineligible for the remainder of the semester
- Upon arrival of transcript student can be placed in the eligible/ineligible category