Glenbard Township High School District 87
Policy 7:300
Students
Extracurricular Athletics
Student participation in Board of Education-approved extracurricular athletic activities is contingent upon the following:
1. The student must attain the academic standards set forth in the Parent-Student Handbook.
2. The parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide written permission for the student's participation, giving the District full waiver of responsibility of the risks involved.
3. The student must present a certificate of physical fitness issued by a licensed physician, an advanced practice nurse, or a physician assistant who assures that the student's health status allows for active athletic participation.
4. The student must show proof of accident insurance coverage either by a policy purchased through the District-approved insurance plan or a parent(s)/guardian(s) written statement that the student is covered under a family insurance plan for IHSA interscholastic football.
5. The student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) must complete forms required by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) concerning its performance-enhancing substance testing program, implemented in accordance with State law, before the student may participate in an athletic competition sponsored or sanctioned by IHSA.
The Superintendent or a designee shall maintain the necessary records to ensure student compliance with this policy.
LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.30, 25/1.5
23 Ill. Admin. Code 1.530(b).
CROSS REF.: 4:170 (Safety),
6:10 (Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities),
7:240 (Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities),
7:330 (Student Use of Buildings-Equal Access)
ADOPTED: December 8, 1997
REVISED: October 6, 2003
REVIEWED: April 13, 2009
REVISED: May 26, 2009
REVIEWED: May 10, 2010
REVISED: June 28, 2010
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