General Policies Applicable to All Sports

Student athletes who represent Linden Middle School are expected to adhere to policies established by the Board of Education, school administration, the athletic staff and the head coach of each sport.  Before a student will be allowed to play, they need to have proof of insurance.  Please bring a copy to the coach.

The following will apply to all athletes in any sport, as well as cheerleaders.

1.    No smoking or smokeless tobacco use or drinking alcohol.

2.    No use of controlled substances.

3.    Hours will be set by the coach of each sport.

4.    Proper language will be used by coach and player alike.

5.    A student whose behavior has been such that it reflects discredit upon a student or school is ineligible.

6.    Athletes who conduct themselves in a way that would jeopardize Linden Middle School and the TSSAA will be suspended immediately.  The athletic committee consisting of the middle school coaches and the principal will determine if and/or when the athlete may continue participation.

7.    Each coach shall require personal grooming of athletes which will encourage total community support.

8.    Athletes who do not attend school on the day of a contest will not be allowed to participate on that night.

9.    A bus will be provided by the school for transportation to and from athletic contests.  Players are expected to use the method of transportation provided by the school.  This also pertains to B-team players and cheerleaders.

10.    Backpacks must be small enough to fit in lockers:  they are not to be carried in the hall or to a classroom.

11.    Playing cards, games of chance, or any form of gambling is not permitted at school.

Grading Scale & Report Cards

A:  93-100

B:  85-92

C:  77-84

D:  70-76

F:  Below 70

Report cards are issued every nine weeks.  Student progress reports are issued regularly.  Any outstanding fees for workbooks, pictures, fund raisers, books, etc., must be paid before a student can receive credit.

Field Trips

Any teacher desiring to take a group of students on an educational field trip must obtain approval of the school board, superintendent, and principal.  Any behavior problems will not be tolerated.

If bus transportation is required, the sponsor and principal shall make the necessary arrangements with the superintendent.

Written parental permission for each trip must be obtained for every child making an off-campus trip.  These forms shall be kept on file in the principal's office for the remainder of the year.  The forms to be signed by parents shall include purpose, date, time of departure and return, travel plans, destination, names of chaperone(s), personal expense involved, and other necessary details.  Students shall not be penalized for participating in approved school-sponsored trips and activities.  Teachers shall permit students to make up class assignments missed due to such a trip or activity.  The principal and teacher reserve the right to revoke any students field trip privileges due to behavior problems.

Medicine

Law prohibits the school from administering any kind of internal medicine.  This includes aspirin.  The school should be notified at once if the student is under medication, or if he/she will have medication in his/her possession.  Students having any serious medical problems or disabilities (diabetes, etc.) should notify the office immediately upon entering school.

Fundraising Programs

All money collected within a school, other than money collected by a parent group for any purpose, shall be deposited in the principal's office, and a receipt for all deposits shall be issued.

Fundraising drives which are authorized shall be for the purpose of supplementing funds which are needed for established school programs and not for supplanting funds which are the responsibility o the public.  Guiding principles related to this item include:

1.    Students involved shall not be excused from a regular class activity.

2.    No quotas shall be imposed on any students involved, and his/her efforts shall be voluntary.

3.    Funds shall be used to benefit students currently enrolled who contributed to the raising of such funds.

Guidance

Students wanting to see the counselor may do so before, during, or after school.  The counselor will help you by providing you information on grades, or subjects, and also if you have a personal problem.