Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District

Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) tests are given to students who are
enrolled in the appropriate AP or IB course. College credit may be earned for successful
performance on these tests.
U. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONAL CLUB DUES
Student organizations must be in line with local and state guidelines in order to participate in
leadership and competition activities. Guidelines must be in place for all students who desire to
participate in student organizations.
The dues will vary from one student organization to another, but the building principal should
monitor the dues to see that they fall in line with the student organization guidelines and board
policy.
All club dues are to be deposited into the school agency account.
V. EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Extracurricular Guidelines
As a general policy, all organizations and extracurricular activities shall relate to, support, and
improve the school curriculum, morale and standards of student life. Every organization must have
the explicit approval of the principal in order to be a part of the school. Fraternities, sororities and
social clubs, in accordance with state law, are not to be in the public schools.
All school organizations, student and parent, shall be under the direction of the school principal. All
meetings, projects, activities and social functions must be approved by the principal. Funds from all
organizations are to be deposited in the school agency account.
Student participation in extracurricular activities must be limited to the extent that no student misses
more than 10 days during the school year. This includes activities either on or off campus. No more
than 7 of the 10 days may be used in one session.
A student will be suspended from participation in any extracurricular activity sponsored or
sanctioned by the district or the UIL after a grade reporting period in which the student received a
grade lower than 70 in any academic class other than an identified honors or advanced class. A
suspension continues for a three week grade reporting period and is not removed during the school
year until one of the following conditions are met:
1. The school year ends
2. The student's grade in each class (other than identified honors or advanced class) is equal to
or greater than 70 at the end of the following three-week review period.
A "grade reporting period" means:
1. The six-week grade reporting period; or
2. The first six weeks of a semester and each grade reporting period thereafter.
The principal and each of the student's teachers shall make the determination concerning the
student's grades.
A student suspended under this section may practice or rehearse with other students for an
extracurricular activity, but may not participate in a competition or other public performance.
The grade restriction for extracurricular activities does not apply to summer activities or to activities
during the first six weeks of each school year.
Lists of “Important Dates for Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities” are updated each
year. These lists give academic check dates for the six grading periods. These lists can be found in
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