The Keller Independent School District believes that being involved in Extra-Curricular activities is an honor, demanding many responsibilities.

The following are expectations of our students:

●      Obtaining a quality education is the primary reason for attending school

●      Intense competition coupled with good sportsmanship and courteous behavior

●      Exhibit positive leadership

●      Develop and maintain high morals and ethical values

●      Conduct becoming of a young lady or gentleman

●      Exhibit respect to coaches, faculty, officials, opponents and fellow students

●      Develop and show school pride

Keller ISD students are expected to adhere to the District Student Code of Conduct as it applies to school-related and/or school sponsored activities. Prior to participation in a Keller ISD Extra-Curricular activity, student and parents must read and sign a copy of the Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct. As previously stated, students involved in Extra-Curricular activities are expected to maintain high standards of ethical conduct. Extra-Curricular participation is viewed as a privilege; therefore coaches and directors may develop within their program a more stringent code of conduct that is consistent with that of the Keller Independent School District. These codes of conduct will be developed to deal with misconduct that occurs outside of the schools jurisdiction, regardless of time or location. Misconduct that reflects negatively on Keller Independent School District will fall under the Code of Conduct. Disciplinary action or suspension will be mandated to student athletes who are involved in a disciplinary infraction (including, but not limited to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violent behavior, and other illegal offense) that results in the violation of the district Student Code of Conduct, which in turn results in a CPC assignment. Any offense or violation to the District Code of Conduct or Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct, will be considered an offense.

The following administrative procedures have been adopted by the Keller ISD Extra-Curricular Department to deal with violations of the Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct.
**All violations will adhere to the following policies:

1. Confirmation that a violation has occurred via one of the following:

• Report from a law enforcement agency

• Personal disclosure by the participating student

• Observed behavior by a school employee

2. Notification to parents or legal guardian within 72 hours

3. Notification of campus principal by activity sponsor

4. Parent and player meeting with sponsor and any or all of the following as applicable (administrative panel)

• Athletics – Campus coordinator, Athletic Director, Principal or designee

• Fine Arts – Fine Arts Director, Principal or designee

• Orchestra, Band, Drill Team, Cheerleaders, UIL academic events – Principal or designee

5. Determine type of discipline to be administered:

Copies of meeting summary sent to the activity sponsor, campus principal and or district level director 

Disciplinary offenses committed in grades 7 and 8 are cumulative for a student’s middle school career, but will not carry on to high school. Any subsequent offenses that occur in high school will be cumulative during the students’ high school career.

Exceptions to this rule are if a middle school student commits a Class A misdemeanor or is guilty of a felony. In this case, the offenses will carry from grade 7 through the completion of grade 12.

Level 1

Class B or C misdemeanors or misconduct that does not involve a law enforcement agency. At the disciplinary panel’s or sponsor’s discretion the student may continue to participate in activities while penalties are being assessed.

* If a student is arrested for a crime of violence then he or she may be suspended until their case has been decided. If the student is found guilty then the appropriate level one offense penalties will be administered.

Explanation of Disciplinary Action Taken

1ST OFFENSE

●      Meeting with student, parent and discipline panel

●      Student will be assigned by school official up to two of the following:

●      Twenty hours of community service

●      Twenty miles of running

●      Two week suspension from activities if in season

●      * In cases involving substance abuse, students may be additionally asked to attend substance abuse counseling.

2ND OFFENSE

●      Meeting with student, parent and discipline panel

●      Suspension from activities for a minimum of 30 days

●      Student will be assigned one or both of the following

●      Twenty hours of community service

●      Twenty miles of running

●      * In cases involving substance abuse, students may be additionally asked to attend substance abuse counseling. Students involved in their second substance abuse offense must attend substance abuse counseling.

3RD OFFENSE

●      Meeting with student, parent and discipline panel

●      Penalty will include suspension from activities for one calendar year

●      * In cases involving substance abuse, students may be additionally asked to attend substance abuse counseling. Students involved in their second substance abuse offense must attend substance abuse counseling.

Level 2 - Misconduct Involving Felonies or Class A Misdemeanors.

Explanation of Disciplinary Action Taken

1ST OFFENSE

●      If a student is arrested for a felony crime or a Class A misdemeanor

●      Student will be suspended from all activities until the case is completed

●      Students found NOT GUILTY will return to the activity with no further penalty

●      Students found GUILTY will be removed from all activities for a period of one calendar
year

●      * In cases involving substance abuse, students may be additionally asked to attend substance abuse counseling. Students involved in their second substance abuse offense must attend substance abuse counseling.

2ND OFFENSE

If a student is arrested for a felony crime or a Class A misdemeanor

Student will be suspended from all activities until the case is completed

Students found NOT GUILTY will return to the activity with no further penalty. Students found guilty will be removed from the program.

Board Policy FNG (Local) will be provided upon request.