Student Activities-Board Policy FM Local

Student activities shall support the growth and development of students toward the fulfillment of the attributes of the profile of a graduate [See AE(LOCAL)]. Student activities include sponsored organizations, groups, ensembles, and teams that may be co-curricular or extracurricular in nature. Some activities, such as but not limited to athletics and fine arts, are state-endorsed activities governed by the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL).

Student Organizations

A student organization shall have an established purpose in a school setting that meets the requirements of its state or national affiliation, and shall comply with the organization's adopted bylaws and operate with the sponsorship of a faculty member. (i.e. National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Business Professionals of America)

Student Group

A student group is an association of students without a state or national affiliation. Student groups shall be established with the approval of campus administration and shall operate with the sponsorship of a faculty member (i.e. Creative Writing Club, Anime Club, Robotics Club).

Guidelines for Student Activities

The Superintendent shall establish administrative procedures to define the guidelines for establishing and/or participating in student activities.

Recognitions

Administrative procedures shall address the various ways in which students may be recognized for exemplifying the attributes of the Profile of a Graduate and for achievements earned through participation in student organizations and student groups. Recognitions may include, but are not limited to, cords, medals, letter-jackets, and letter-jacket patches.

Use of District Facilities

Student organizations and student groups may use District facilities as set forth in the administrative procedures and pursuant to Policy FNAB.

Right to Assemble

Student organizations and student groups shall be given the right to assemble unless the faculty sponsor or the principal determines the intent or actions of the student activity violate the District Student Code of Conduct.

Extracurricular Activity Absences

The District shall make no distinction between absences for UIL activities and absences for other co-curricular and extracurricular activities. A student shall be allowed in a school year a maximum of ten extracurricular absences not related to post-district competition, a maximum of five absences for post-district competition prior to state competition, and a maximum of two absences for state competition.