Student Planner 2013-14 - Pinkerton Academy

Athletic Eligibility RulesFor complete academic athletic eligibility, please refer to the Athletic Handbook. To be eligible to participate in interscholasticathletics at Pinkerton Academy, every athlete must receive a complete physical. This must be done prior toparticipating in any practice session or playing in any game or scrimmage. Physicals are valid for two years and mustbe after June 1.The physical must be submitted on a Pinkerton Academy Athletic Physical Form. Forms are available in the AthleticOffice (604-437-5200, ext. 2115), in the Shepard Office or on the Pinkerton Academy website: www.pinkertonacademy.net.The cost for the physical is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.Incoming freshmen must have their physical after June 1 of the year they are entering the Academy.An athlete must pass four academic units of work during the previous marking period. Summer school grades cannotbe used toward athletic eligibility. An athlete must be eligible at the start of a season in order to be a member of a sportsteam.An athlete may play only one sport during a season.DancesDances sponsored by Pinkerton Academy and/or any of its organizations are usually held from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m. The rules and policies in effect at these dances are listed below. All other school rules remain in effect during schooldances:1. Dances are open only to Pinkerton students. Pinkerton student ID cards are required for entry.2. Proper attire must be worn by those in attendance at all dances. Proper attire is defined as clean clothing that is freeof holes, tears, and patches; clothing that does not display inappropriate or suggestive slogans, phrases, or illustrationswhich are disruptive or distracting; and clothing that appropriately covers the body. Special dress codes for special danceswill be announced in advance of each dance.3. If students leave the dance without administrative approval, they may not return, even if they are willing to pay asecond admission.4. Smoking is prohibited on campus at all school dances.5. The administration reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or to expel from the dance, any student who createsa disturbance, refuses to comply with staff requests, refuses to comply with the rules for school dances, or who is not incontrol of their faculties, and therefore is displaying improper behavior.6. Doors will close for admittance one hour after the dance starts.7. Any student who is removed from a school dance (or function) for behavioral reasons may be excluded from subsequentdances or functions, and may be subject to detention and/or suspension from school.8. Glow sticks and other “props” are prohibited from all dances.Procedure for Bringing a Non-Student to the Junior PromJunior students may bring students from outside Pinkerton Academy (guest student) if the conditions outlined beloware met. Pinkerton Alumni are eligible to attend. Any other questions related to bringing an outside guest should be addressedto your administrator.We all want the Prom to be an enjoyable event for everyone. We also want it to be a safe and incident-free evening.Therefore, Pinkerton Administration reserves the right to approve or deny the attendance of anyone who is not a currentmember of the Pinkerton student body.The Guest Student:1. Must be currently enrolled in a high school or a Pinkerton Alumnus who completed a Pinkerton Program.2. Must be under 21 years of age.3. Must have an official school ID card that has a student picture from the school they are attending.4. Must have their ID card with them and show the ID card at the door the night of the Prom.5. Must be in good standing in their school of attendance, which is verified by Pinkerton Administration.**** There are no exceptions to the requirements above.****Additional information will be distributed from your class advisor and the administration prior to the prom.Bus TransportationAll school buses from Chester, Derry, and Hampstead are scheduled and routed by the towns themselves. Students34