The Board recognizes that the goals and objectives of the district can best be achieved by providing a broad offering of purposeful learning experiences, some of which are more appropriately conducted outside of the approved curriculum of the district. Such activities shall ordinarily be conducted wholly or partly outside the regular school day and shall be available to all students who voluntarily elect to participate. The co-curricular program encompasses approved curriculum-related activities (i.e. “extension of the classroom” curriculum).

Curriculum related activities must meet at least one of the following criteria:

1. The subject matter of the activity is actually taught or will soon be taught in a regularly offered course;
2. The subject matter of the activity concerns the body of courses as a whole;
3. Participation in the activity is required for a particular course; or
4. Participation in the activity results in academic credit.

The principal shall be responsible for administering the co-curricular program in the school. The principal shall approve all activities included within the ASB program. The principal is also authorized to approve curriculum-related activities that are not part of the ASB program and shall make school facilities available for them and designate staff members to support and supervise them.

The criteria to be used by the principal for approving curriculum-related activities are:

1. The purposes and/or objectives shall be part of a specific program or course offering;
2. The participating students shall be currently enrolled in a related course or program or possess the entry level knowledge and/or skills to successfully participate in the activity;
3. The group shall be supervised by a qualified staff member;
4. The cost of the activity must not be prohibitive to student or district;
5. The activity must comply with Title IX requirements;
6. All activity must take place on school premises unless approved in advance under Policy No. 2320 – Field Trips & Excursions; and
7. The activity must not be secretive in nature.

The Superintendent is authorized to develop appropriate procedures for proper planning, funding, approval and implementation of all activities offered within the above guidelines.

An opportunity will be made available in each school for students, including those with disabilities, to participate in some aspect of the program. A review shall be conducted at least once every three (3) years to assure that the co-curricular programs accurately respond to the needs and desires of both boys and girls.