Participation in school activities is a privilege. School activities provide the benefits of promoting additional interests and abilities in the students during their school years and for their lifetimes.
Students who participate in extracurricular activities serve as ambassadors of the school district throughout the calendar year, whether away from school or at school. Students who wish to have the privilege of participating in extracurricular activities must conduct themselves in accordance with board policy and must refrain from activities which are illegal, immoral or unhealthy.
Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be subject to disciplinary measures. The principal will keep records of violations of the good conduct rule.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop rules and regulations for school activities. Students wanting to participate in school activities must meet the requirements set out by the school district for participation in the activity.
Legal Reference: Bunger v. Iowa High School Athletic Assn., 197 N.W.2d 555 (Iowa 1972).
In re Jason Clark, 1 D.P.I. App. Dec. 167 (1978).
Iowa Code §§ 280.13, .13A.
281 I.A.C. 12.3(6); 36.15(1).
I.C. Iowa Code Description
Iowa Code § 280.13 Uniform School Requirements - Athletics
Iowa Code § 280.13A Uniform School Requirements - Sharing Interscholastic Activities
I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12.3 Administration
281 I.A.C. 36.15 Interscholastic Competition - Eligibility
Case Law Description
Bunger v. Iowa HS Athletic Assoc. 197 N.W.2d 555 (Iowa 1972)
Cross References 504.04 Student Performances
606.05 Student Field Trips and Excursions
Approved: 7/18/2016, 9/20/2021, 2/25/2026
Reviewed: 1/28/2026
Revised: 1/28/2026
