ACTIVITIES POLICIES

Assemblies will be held during the school year and are the joint efforts of the teachers and students. Assemblies are part of the curriculum and are designed to be educational and entertaining. Regardless of the type of program, we expect students to be courteous and respectful at all times.

All students going on a curriculum related field trip will be required to have a parent consent form signed and returned to the school. Curriculum related field trips will include all students assigned to the team of teachers. Students going on a field trip for special areas or clubs will be required to have approval of their team of teachers and the principal. Students who do not meet established field trip criteria will participate in regular school activities. Field trip criteria may include acceptable discipline, passing classes, etc. Field trips are open to students of H.M.S. only.  All school rules apply during field trips.

We offer a variety of after school programs for our students.

• Only students currently enrolled at Hastings Middle School are allowed to attend after school activities.
• Students leaving an activity before its conclusion will not be allowed to return.  These students may not be allowed to attend the next activity.
• All school rules regarding discipline are in effect at all school sanctioned events and activities.  Violations may result in the student being asked to leave, the student not being able to attend future activities, and/or suspensions.
• Students who create discipline problems or who have been suspended will be denied the privilege of attending after school activities. 
• Students not picked up within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the event will not be allowed to attend the next event.   

1. Participation is a privilege, unless otherwise stated we adhere to all of the policies of the MLAC, under the supervision of the MIAA.
2. Medical:  To be eligible for participation in athletics a student must pass a physical examination within thirteen (13) months before participating in any sport.  Physical examinations must be performed by a duly registered physician, a physician’s assistant, or a nurse practitioner.  Written documentation of the current physical must be on record with the school nurse prior to any participation.
3. Permission slips with insurance information, as well as Waiver to Treat forms must be returned to the coaches prior to the first day of the season in order to be eligible for participation.
4. Scholastic:  To be eligible for participation in athletics a student must secure a passing grade of 65 or higher in all classes in the marking period immediately before participation as well as during the season.  Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the team.
5. Attendance:  No more than 5 absences during the same period.  (Any absence will affect playing time.)  Excessive absences may result in dismissal from the team.  Students must be in school four (4) complete periods in order to be eligible for participation on any given day. 
6. Citizenship:  All players must adhere to the Good Citizen Rule:

• After Sessions:  Coaches discretion
• Detentions:
  1st Detention – miss the next game
  2nd Detention – off of the team (No Return)

• Suspension – off of the team (No Return)7.   

7. In the rare case that a student must leave early, or be transported by someone other than an immediate family member, we ask that written notification be sent to the coaches AT LEAST 24 hours before the event.  Furthermore, we ask that all parents sign their child out with the coaching staff prior to leaving a playing venue.

8. Practice times will be announced for each team.  Please plan your transportation accordingly.  At least one coach must stay at the school until all players have left school grounds after practice and/or games, so the planning of your transportation home is extremely important.

9. All practices are CLOSED.  (NO EXCEPTIONS).