Falls City High School Athletics

Darwin Palmer - Activities Director

Head Coaches

Fall City High School is a member of the Nebraska School Activities Association. The Association is a voluntary organization of the public and parochial schools of Nebraska, organized for the purpose of promoting and regulating the competition between schools in what are generally known as extracurricular activities. The program of activities for school as well as the rules and regulations governing interscholastic competition in athletics, music, speech, play productions, journalism, and debate are determined by the member schools of the Association.

Eligibility for Activities

This policy covers all extra-curricular contests and/or performances. All participants must abide by the Nebraska School Activities Association guidelines.

To be eligible to participate in high school extra-curricular activities and/or performances, a student must not have failed more than two courses the previous grading period. If a student is declared ineligible, they will remain ineligible until the next grade period at which time eligibility will be redetermined. Eligibility for fall extra-curricular activities and/or performances will be determined by second semester grades of the previous year. Extra-curricular activities and/or performances are defined as any activity that is sponsored by FCHS.

Grade reporting periods are every 4.5 weeks, nine weeks, 13.5 weeks, and semester. The Principal's office, coaches, and sponsors will check the eligibility of all participants at the beginning of each 4.5 week grading period and thereafter each time an ineligible list is forwarded from the Principal's office. During the period of ineligibility, the sponsor/coach, activities director, and principal will determine if the ineligible student will be allowed to practice.

Any student who is observed by a staff member, law enforcement official; or if there is substantial evidence the student may have:

1. Possessed alcoholic beverage(s), tobacco product(s), or illegal drug(s)
2. Used alcoholic beverage(s), tobacco product(s), or illegal drug(s)
3. And/or committeed a theft, vandalism, or other serious offense on or off school grounds,

he/she will be declared ineligible for extra-curricular activities and/or performances. It will also cause them to be ineligible for the "Athlete of the Year" honor. The length of ineligibility for any one school calendar year will be:

1. First Offense - Four school calendar weeks
2. Second Offense - The remainder of the school year

Any student who iss under Out-of-School or In-School suspension will not be eligible to practice for or participate in extra curricular activities and/or performances during the duration of their suspension.

All sponsors/coaches have the right to set additional rules for their activity. Special regulations such as training rules, conduct rules, and rules for students while on school- sponsored trips also apply to extra curricular activities. Complete regulations will be made available by sponsors to students.

An extra curricular activity or school performance is defined as a non-graded activity.

Absences in Conjunction with Extra Curricular Activities

On the day of an activity, a student must not miss more than two (2) class periods, unless on a school-sponsored activity or with permission from the principal, and have no unexcused absences to be eligible to practice or participate in any extra curricular activity.

Physical Examinations

Students who expect to participate in athletic events need to turn in an NASA recommended physician's certificate to the principal or athletic director once a year, before actual participation in any inter-school sport. This form is necessary to certify that the student is physically fit for athletic participation. The examination must be after the close of the previous school year.

Student Sportsmanship

Spectators:

1. Should not go onto the playing surfaces at any time including after the end of the game.
2. Realize that school authorities will take the proper action against anyone who disobeys rules and regulations.
3. Know and demonstrate the fundamentals of sportsmanship.
4. Cooperate with the cheerleaders.
5. Should exert pressure on fellow students whose conduct is unbecoming.
6. Respect property.
7. Respect the judgment of the coach and game officials.
8. Avoid abusive and profane language and obnoxious behavior.
9. Censure fellow students whose behavior is unbecoming.

Students Not Wanting to Ride Bus Home from an Activity

Students who do not wish to ride home on the activity bus need to have their parent/guardian contact the sponsor at the event site and complete a student release form.

School Song

We will fight, we will fight for the Orange and Black; Fight till the battle's won. We will fight, we will fight, for the Alma Mater every loyal son and daughter. Give a cheer, give a cheer for the Orange and Black, we will see you through. Onward now keep up your courage, we will win tonight. (1. As we fight, fight, fight for you.) (2. FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, TIGERS, TIGERS, FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, TIGERS, TIGERS FIGHT!)

Accreditation

The Falls City High School (FCHS) is a member of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and is accredited by the State of Nebraska. The school maintains rigid standards in order to meet requirements set forth by the Nebraska Department of Education.

Dedicated Faculty & Staff

FCHS faculty and staff are dedicated to providing an excellent education for our students. Our actions are focused on our mission statement: "The students' future is the school's mission."

Students' Rights

Students at FCHS are not selected or judged for admission to any classes or programs, either vocational, academic, non-academic, or extra curricular on the basis of tests or other criteria which would have the effect of disproportionately excluding persons of a particular race, color, national origin, sex, disadvantage or handicap.

Policy Statement

Falls City Public Schools do not discriminate on the bais of race, national origin, creed, age, marital status, sex, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Titles VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendment, the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act.

Pep Rallies

Pep rallies are scheduled for athletic events. All students must attend these functions if during the school day.