2152 Co-Curricular Program Elementary

 

The co-curricular program consists of:

1. Activities that are curriculum-related and have been approved as part of the associated student body program; and
2. Curriculum-related activities that are not part of the associated student body program and which satisfy the conditions and criteria established in this policy.

Activities which operate as an approved associated student body program must have met all conditions as specified in the ASB Constitution. The school principal shall be responsible for assigning a staff member(s) to supervise all such approved programs.

At the elementary level or when an activity does not satisfy the ASB program conditions or ASB status would not be necessary or beneficial, teachers will submit student group proposals that follow the criteria below. Proposal will be vetted by the principal for compliance and then added to the co-curricular budget for staff consideration as outlined in the CBA. Each approved group shall operate under the guidelines set forth by the principal, including, but not limited to, objectives, membership, supervision, proposed activities, and funding.

In order to be curriculum related an activity 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.

Recognized curriculum-related groups shall have use of school facilities and equipment under terms set forth by the school principal. Groups that are not recognized as a part of the co-curricular program may apply for use of school facilities under conditions set forth in Regulation 4260, Use of School Facilities, or Regulation 2153, Non-Curriculum-Related Elementary School Student Groups.