PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
5.4.1
AND FEE BASED PROGRAMS
Participation by students in programs of extra-curricular activities including
interscholastic athletics is a privilege and such participation shall be subject to
the approval of the principal of the school.
At the High School level, pupil participation in inter-scholastic athletics is
additionally subject to compliance with the eligibility standards of the
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Some programs, that would not otherwise exist, are funded through participation
fees to allow parents a variety of opportunities for their children. These programs
include, but are not limited to, the following: Extended Day Program, Integrated
Pre-school Program, Full Day Kindergarten Program, Fee-Based Transportation Program,
and the Athletic Program. In order for these programs to operate successfully, it is
imperative that all fees be paid as required. Every reasonable effort shall be made
to work with parents on a payment plan when necessary.
Failure to pay any outstanding balances by the close of the school year may result
in the following actions:
1. The student
and/or his/her sibling(s) will be denied enrollment in the program
until such outstanding obligations, including applicable late fees, have been
paid.
2.The student
and/or his/her sibling(s) may be denied enrollment in any other fee- based
program until such outstanding obligations, including any applicable late
fees, have been
paid.
First Reading: April 5, 2005
Second Reading: April 26, 2005
Approved: April 26, 2005