Concord High School

CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING TIMES

Student Arrival - 7:50am. Doors unlocked

Class Start Time - 8:20am. Students arriving after 8:20am will be considered tardy. If a student arrives after 8:35am they will be considered truant.

Class End Time - 3:20pm

Note: Every Tuesday, Concord High School will operate on a delayed schedule, whereby classes will begin 45 minutes later. First period will begin at 9:05am.

Enforcement

All students will be treated equitably regardless of race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income or body type/size.

When possible, students will be addressed privately when there is a concern about dress code such as: sending a pass from the office, in the hallway with a respectful distance from other students or other individuals, and/or electronically referred to the office for the issue to be addressed. 

The expectation is that respectful nondiscriminatory verbiage will be used that does not accuse students of purposefully distracting other students with their clothing. 

If the above procedures have not been followed, students are asked to contact an administrator or complete the Administrative Appointment form linked to the Student Resource Page.

STUDENT BACKPACKS/BOOKBAGS (GRADES 7-12)

Only small backpacks and purses that can fit under the student's seat are permitted. In some classrooms or labs, teachers will assign an alternate location. 

LOST AND FOUND

The lost and found area is in the Cafeteria and Main Office. Students who have lost items should check there or with office or administrators. Unclaimed items may be discarded at the end of each semester and prior to each school break.

CAFETERIA INFORMATION

Parents and students may not bring restaurant food or have it delivered, to be eaten in the school. Furthermore, CHS is a closed campus. Students may not leave for lunch during the school day and doing so will result in disciplinary action. 

A la carte items are available for purchase at CHS.  All students must remain in the lunchroom with food or drinks. 

Applications for the school's free and reduced-priced meal program are distributed to all students.  If a student does not receive one and believes that s/he is eligible, contact the main office.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Work permits are processed by the employer, not the school.

CHS does not encourage students to take jobs outside of school that could interfere with their academic success.

STUDENT FUNDRAISING

Students participating in school-sponsored groups and activities will be allowed to solicit funds from other students, staff members, and members of the community in accordance with school guidelines. The following general rules will apply to all fundraisers:

1. Students may not interfere with other school activities while soliciting funds. 
2. Students may only participate in fundraisers for groups of which they are a member.
3. All fundraisers must be approved in advance by the principal.
4. Any activity requiring physical exertion beyond a student’s normal pattern (e.g., “runs for...”) must be monitored by a staff member to ensure student safety and prevention over-exertion.
5. No student may participate in fundraisers conducted by parent groups, booster clubs, or community organizations on school property without prior approval from the principal.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

All absences not verified by a parent/guardian will be considered unexcused. At the teacher’s discretion, credit may be given for coursework completed despite an unexcused absence; however, teachers may stipulate in their syllabus that no credit will be given for unverified absences or truancy.

EXCESSIVE ABSENCE PROCEDURES

Three (3) Excused/Unexcused Absences

• Parent is notified by text message and email message of student's pattern of absenteeism.

Six (6) Excused/Unexcused Absences

• Parent is notified by text message and email message of student's pattern of absenteeism.

• Building administration conducts an informal attendance hearing with the parent and/or student.

• Referral is made to Concord's Attendance Officer to schedule a formal attendance hearing.

   

Eight (8) Excused/Unexcused Absences

• Parent is notified by text message and email message of student's pattern of absenteeism.

• Formal attendance hearing is held with parent, student, administration, student's counselor and Concord's Attendance Officer.

• CCSPD conducts home visit to follow-up on welfare of the student.

Ten (10) Excused/Unexcused Absences

• Parent is notified by text message and email message of student's pattern of absenteeism.

• Department of Child Services referral is made concerning the students' excessive absences.

• CCSPD conducts home visit to follow-up on welfare of the student.

• Junior high school and high school refer student to Elkhart County's Chronic Truancy Intervention Program (CTIP) for a Level 2 intervention through probation.

TRUANCY AND HABITUAL TRUANCY

Unexcused absence from school (truancy) is unacceptable. Students who are truant may receive no credit for any missed coursework. Under Indiana law, any student under the age of 18 who is truant for more than ten (10) days during a school year is considered a “habitual truant.” A habitual truant designation may be reported to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and proper authorities, potentially resulting in the following:

1. Alternative placement and loss of participation in school activities (e.g., prom, dances, and clubs);
2. A poor “work-ethic” grade, which becomes part of the student’s permanent record and may be shared with employers and post-secondary schools;
3. Revocation of parking permits and suspension of a driver’s license through the BMV;
4. Referral to Probate Court (Chronic Truancy Intervention Program – CTIP)
5. A report to local authorities regarding lack of parental responsibility in providing proper care and supervision.

Any student absent for all or any part of the day without a legitimate excuse is considered truant. Both the student and their parents/guardians shall be subject to the truancy laws of the state.

PERIOD TRUANCY (High School)

Period truancy is defined as any absence from class – or delay in arriving – that extends beyond a reasonable timeframe for the task at hand.

Examples of period truancy include, but are not limited to:

DISCIPLINARY ACTION:

1. Wednesday or Thursday School
2. In-School Suspension (ISS)
3. Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)
4. Loss of eligibility to attend Prom and/or school dances
5. Revocation of parking permit 

EARLY DISMISSAL

No student will be allowed to leave school prior to dismissal without a written request from a parent/guardian via PowerSchool requesting the release.

TRANSFER STUDENTS AND ATTENDANCE

Upon reaching ten (10) unexcused absences (Phase 2 of the Chronic Truancy Intervention Program), Concord may discontinue the enrollment of a transfer student for the following school year.

• TRANSFER REQUEST APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL

Absence from school due to suspension is considered an authorized absence – neither excused or unexcused.

• Coursework: Suspended students are responsible for making up missed work. It is highly recommended that students complete assignments during the suspension and submit them to the teacher immediately upon their return.
• Obtaining Work: Assignments may be requested from the teacher starting on the first day of suspension. Tests may be rescheduled at the teacher’s discretion upon the student’s return.
• Credit: Students will receive credit for properly completed assignments and grades for made-up tests.
• Campus Restrictions:  Suspended students are prohibited from entering school property and may not attend any school-sponsored events during the suspension period.

TARDY POLICY

Being prompt is a life skill emphasized at Concord Community Schools. A tardy is defined as not being in the assigned room when the bell rings. A student should not be marked tardy if they arrive with a valid pass from another teacher or school office. 

Teachers will track tardies to their individual classes.

Teachers may write a Level 1 referral for the following threshold:

• 1st-4^th tardy: Teacher-handled consequence (could include verbal warning, parent contact by teacher, lunch detention in classroom)

Teachers may write a Level 2 referral for students who reach the following thresholds:

• 5^th tardy: Lunch Detention
• 8^th tardy: 2-Hour Detention
• 10^th tardy: 2-Hour Detention, Parent Meeting, Removal of Privileges
• 15^th tardy: ISS, Attendance Contract, Removal of Privileges
• 16^th  tardy: Consequences determined by admin (could include ISS, OSS, Alternative Placement)

STUDY TRIPS

Study trips are academic activities held off school grounds. Other trips may also occur as part of the school’s co-curricular and extracurricular programs. No student may participate in any school-sponsored trip without parental consent.

1. Attendance & Conduct: School attendance rules and the Student Code of Conduct apply to all trips. Students who violate school rules may lose the privilege in future trips.
2. Participation: While the corporation encourages participation, alternative assignments will be provided for any student who does not attend.
3. Chaperones: We welcome parent participation; however, involvement may be limited by transportation availability or reservation constraints.

Chaperone Guidelines: To ensure student safety and positive environment, all adult participants must:

1. Have a cleared background check on file through Concord Education Center.
2. Refrain from smoking or vaping for the entire duration of the trip.
3. Comply with the same school rules, procedures, and dress codes at all times.
4. Ride the bus with the group (unless otherwise authorized).
5. Refrain from bringing siblings or other children on the trip.
6. Supervise small groups of students as directed by school staff.

EACC AND WBL DISMISSALS AND PROCEDURES 

2-Hour Delay for Both Concord and EACC

• Departure: EACC students must depart at the conclusion of their 2nd-period class.
• Attendance: Students will be excused from 3^rd period on these occasions
• Transportation: Concord will provide bud transportation. EACC will be notified of late arrivals so the Annex bus can delay its departure.

Concord in Session / EACC Closed (or 2-Hour Delay with No EACC)

• Requirements: All EACC students must attend their regularly scheduled Concord classes when the Career Center is not in session.
• PM Students: Transportation home will not be provided for PM Career Center students after 3^rd hour.
• Options: Students may remain in the Library for the duration of the day or arrange for their own transportation home.

Work-Based Learning (WBL)

• WBL students are responsible for adhering to the specific schedule outlined by their assigned business. regardless of school delays, unless otherwise instructed.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

1. Be a knowledgeable learner
2. Be a lifelong learner
3. Be a critical thinker
4. Be technologically literate
5. Be a responsible citizen
6. Work collaboratively

COURSE SELECTION AND REQUEST FOR CHANGES

Students select courses for the next school year during the spring semester. Because these choices impact graduation, students should make these decisions in consultation with their parents and guardians. Factors to be considered in selecting courses are:

• requirements for graduation;
• Relevance to the student’s educational and career goals;
• Purpose pf the course; or
• Necessary prerequisite(s) for other courses. 

All requests for changes must be submitted in writing by the last day of the spring semester. The following guidelines will be used in honoring changes/requests made after that date. 

1. Changes will be made during the first two weeks of a semester for the following reasons. The student:

• Does not meet prerequisite(s) for the course;
• Does not meet grade placement requirement of the course;
• Already has credit in the course;

• Is placed in an inappropriate level; 

2. No course changes are allowed after the second week of each semester. 

Note: Schedule changes after the second week of either semester will be according to administrative decisions. No other course changes are allowed; course changes may raise eligibility issues.

GRADES AND ASSESSMENT

The primary purpose of a grade at Concord High School is to communicate the extent to which a student has mastered necessary learning standards. To ensure consistency across departments and grade levels, CHS utilizes a standardized weighting system for all courses.

Grade Weighting Model

Final grades are calculated based on two primary categories of work:

• Summative Assessments (70%):  These are “assessments of learning”, such as unit tests, major projects, reserch papers, and final presentations that demonstrate mastery of a standard.
• Formative Assignments (30%):  These are “assessments for learning”, such as homework, quizzes, classroom participation, and daily practice used to develop skills.

Grading Scales

The school uses the following grading system: 

I = Incomplete

P = Acceptable achievement

N = No grade assigned 

A+ 100, B+ 89-88, C+ 79-78, D+ 69-68

A 99-94, B 87-83, C 77-73, D 67-63

A- 93-90, B- 82-80, C- 72-70, D- 62-60, F 59-0

GRADING PERIODS

Report cards are issued following final exams at the end of each semester; they are mailed home. Progress reports at the end of the first six weeks or each semester are available at Parent/Teacher Conferences. PowerSchool gives parents secure Internet access to their student’s grade, attendance, and conduct data directly from the school’s student information system. During grade verification periods, this information may be tentative. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers via e-mail or telephone any time there are concerns about the student’s progress.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

1st Semester - October 15

End of semester

1st Semester - December 18

2nd Semester - May 28

SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS

All classes may administer a final assessment, and that grade will count not less than 10 or more than 20 percent of the semester grade. All teachers will clearly communicate their specific weighting of the final assessment during the first week of class. 

INCOMPLETE GRADES

A student is given an “I” for incomplete only if extended illness or some other situation beyond the student’s control prevents completion of work by the end of the grading period. An “I” counts as a failure in computing academic athletic eligibility. A student is given no more than one day for each day absent to make up work. The maximum limit is two weeks, after which the “I” becomes an “F” if not resolved with the teacher.

The student receiving an “I” has the responsibility to contact the teacher to determine what work is expected and the date it is due. The teacher will then inform the student what is expected in order to meet the grading requirements and the date by which the “I” must be cleared. Once cleared, the teacher will share the grade change with Student Services for posting on transcripts. These “I’s” may not be reflected in honor roll/class rank.

CUMULATIVE RECORDS

A cumulative record is kept for each student who enrolls at Concord High School. This record includes such information as (1) courses taken, (2) grades and credits earned, (3) test scores, (4) attendance records, (5) health records, and (6) discipline records.

HONOR ROLL

The high honor roll recognizes students who receive a grade point average of 3.67 or better on a 4.0 scale. All courses which receive credit are included in the computations. Those achieving a 3.67 CGPA at the end of the 1st semester of the current school year will receive academic patches. Students identified as the Top 10 seniors at the end of the 1st semester of their senior year will be recognized at the Senior Awards.

RETAKING A CLASS

At times, it may be necessary for a student to retake a class or a student may desire to retake a class. A class may only be retaken if one or more of the following conditions exist: 

1. The student received a grade F in the class.
2. The student received any grade and wishes to better master the content.
3. The student received any grade and wishes to meet the grade requirements for an Academic Honors Diploma.
4. The student has not passed at least one of the end course exams required for graduation and seeks to become eligible for waiver consideration.
5. The student received any grade and is working toward a seal on the New Indiana Diploma.

A student seeking to retake a class will make an application within the guidance department. The student shall state the reason for the requested retake on the application. The guidance department will review the application/ The principal shall have the authority to grant final approval for the student to retake a class.

The following conditions apply to retaking a class: 

1. A student who is allowed to retake the second semester of a two (2) semester class may also retake the first semester on an audit basis (no credit), with permission of the department chariperson.
2. A student may retake one (1) class (one semester only) to improve a grade during his/her high school career and it must be within one year after receiving the semester grade of the class being retaken (may not be done after graduation).
3. No online classes will be accepted in replacement of high school courses used for Academic Honors Diploma without administrative approval.
4. When retaking a class for no credit, the word “audit” will be replaced on the student’s transcript next to the original grade and this will not be figured into the student’s grade point average (GPA).
5. The grade earned (either higher or lower) when the class is retaken will be placed on the transcript and replace the original grade in the calculation of the GPA.
6. The grade the is earned in the retake class will be used in the calculationof the GPA, but the new GPA shall render the student ineligible for such awards as valedictorian, salutatorian, and/or top ten academic awards.

EARLY GRADUATES/EARLY RELEASE

Early graduates - Students who complete all graduation requirements as well as standardized testing requirements and pathway requirements for diploma acquisition may have the opportunity to be labeled as an early graduate. Early graduates need to understand that academic awards including class rank are determined 12-weeks into the second semester based on the student’s cumulative high school academic career.

Early release - Students who complete all graduation requirements as well as standardized testing requirements for diploma acquisition may have the opportunity to participate in the Early Release Program. This program allows for students to carry less than a full academic load, while still working toward graduation requirements. A student interested in this program will work with his or her counselor to determine whether or not qualification for the program can be established, garnering parent permission for participation. Participants may not drop an AP course to participate in the program. Early Release students need to understand that academic awards including class rank are determined 12-weeks into the second semester based on the student’s cumulative high school academic career.

VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN

The academic awards of valedictorian and salutatorian will be determined at the end of the second semester. The awards are based on the cumulative GPA rounded to the nearest 100th of a point. Students may not have more than half of their credits in pass/fail credit courses. (Pass/fail credit courses do not count towards grade point average.) The principal will formally notify recipients of these awards.

CAREER CENTER GUIDELINES

The following is a list of guidelines that have been established for Concord High School students who attend the Elkhart Area Career Center.

1. The CHS attendance and tardy policy will apply to students while they are attending the Career Center.
2. An excessive number of absences from one school or the other may result in disciplinary action. An example would be if a student was absent several times from the Career Center and never absent from CHS.
3. Food and drinks should not be brought into CHS when returning from the Career Center in the afternoon.
4. If students are suspended from CHS, they are not permitted to attend the Career Center or CHS while their suspension is in effect. This rule also applies in the reverse manner if students are suspended from the Career Center.

WORK BASED LEARNING(WBL) PROGRAM GUIDELINES 

Students participating in the Work Based Learning program or internship are required to sign a contract, which may or may not be stricter than handbook guidelines.

ENROLLMENT IN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

Any high school student (grades 9-12) providing they meet the requirements established by law, the corporation, and the eligible institution. Any interested student should contact their school counselor to obtain the necessary information; students are encouraged to seek advanced approval of coursework taken if they wish for that coursework to count for high school credit.

STUDENT ASSESSMENT

To measure student progress, students will be tested in accordance with State standards and corporation policy.

Additional group tests are given to students to monitor progress and determine educational mastery levels. These tests are used to help the staff determine instructional needs.

Classroom tests will be used to assess student progress and assign grades. These are selected or prepared by teachers to assess how well the students have achieved specific objectives.

Vocational and interest surveys may be given to identify particular areas of student interest or talent. These are often given by the student services staff.

If necessary, intelligence tests, speech and language evaluations, individually administered achievement tests, and other special testing services are available to students needing these services. Depending on the type of testing, specific information and/or parent consent may need to be obtained. The school will not violate the rights of consent and privacy of a student participating in any form of evaluation.

The Department of Education requires that Concord Community Schools must take the responsibility to notify all members of the school community of the test security measures in each school building. Therefore, with any standardized test taken by students, it is important that students, parents, and staff members understand that at no time should test materials, test questions, or student responses be discussed in any manner unless and until such materials are released by the Indiana Department of Education. Please feel free to contact the building administrator with any questions or concerns regarding test security.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Summer School is an option for all students to get extra opportunities to earn recovery credits. Summer school occurs within the first 3 weeks of summer break. Course offerings may change each session. Transportation will be offered to in-district students provided the request occurs within the time frame allotted. 

Students who are enrolled in summer school must adhere to the following rules:

• Students must be in session each day from 7:45 am to 12:15 pm
• Students are not allowed to have more than 1 absence during the summer school session. If a student is absent more than once, then they will be removed from summer school and will lose the opportunity to earn a credit
• Arriving 20 minutes late will result in an absence
• If students have behavior or work engagement problems, there is potential for them to be removed from summer school
• Cost for summer school will be dependent on the course students are enrolled in

PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, RETENTION, AND GRADUATION

A student’s progress toward graduation and receiving a diploma is determined by completing required coursework, earning the necessary credits and passing the graduation examination program. A student is only promoted when the necessary requirements are met or the student has completed the goals and objectives of an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.). It is the student and/or parent’s responsibility to keep in contact with his/her counselor and teachers to ensure that all requirements are being met. Information about credit and course requirements is available in the Student Services Office, and a counselor will be pleased to answer any questions.

INTERVENTION TEAM

An intervention team, composed of teachers, school counselors, and administrators provides a variety of options in helping students who are experiencing academic, behavioral, or social difficulties. This team collects and evaluates objective data about students who are referred by school staff, students, parents, or community sources. Strategies are developed to help teachers, students, and families work together more positively and productively. Follow-up contacts assess the effectiveness of these recommended strategies.

Safety and Building Security: At Concord High School, the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. To maintain a secure environment, any threat to school safety will result in immediate disciplanry action.

During school hours, all students, staff, and visitors must enter the buildimng exclusively through Door 1 (The Welcome Center) . Students are strictly prohibited from opening exterior doors to allow entry for any individual – inlcuding peers, non-students, or adults. Failure to comply with these security protocols will lead to disciplinary consequences.  

CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL: STUDENT PHONE POLICY AND GUIDLINES
EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2026-2027 School Year

At Concord High School, we are committed to fostering an environment of academic focus and authentic social connection. To support this mission and comply with Indiana State Law (SB78), Concord High School is a device-free campus during instructional hours.

To ensure a distraction-free environment, CHS is adopting the Yondr Pouch System. Each student will be assigned a personal Yondr Pouch. While the pouch remains school property, students are responsible for bringing it to school daily and maintaining it in good condition.

Daily Process
Upon arrival at school, students should: 

1. Power Down: Turn off their phone or switch it to airplane mode.
2. Secure: Place the phone, smart watch, and earbuds inside their Yondr pouch and lock it in the presence of their first period teachers. 
3. Store: Students will keep their pouched device in their backpack throughout the school day.
4. Unlock: At the final dismissal bell, students will use provided stations around the school to unlock their pouch and retrieve their phone.

Note: All students arriving late or leaving early, including Elkhart Area Career Center, Start-up Moxie, and CEI students must pouch or unpouch their devices at a designated building station.

Specific Campus Procedures

• Forgotten Pouches: If a student forgets their Yondr pouch at home, they must check their phone into the Attendance Office for the entire day. Students may not have access to personal electronic devices at any point during the school day.
• In-School Suspension (ISS): If a student is placed in the ISS room, their Yondr pouch must be left with staff in the Attendance Office for the duration of the suspension.

Responsible Citizenship & Privacy

In alignment with Concord Community Schools’ Responsible Use Agreement (RUA), the following rules apply at all times on school premises, including school buses and school-sponsored events:

• Recording: Photographing, audio recording, or video recording individuals without their express permission is strictly prohibited, as such. Smartglasses are not permitted at Concord High School.
• Inappropriate Content: Sharing or possessing obscene or indecent images is a direct violation of the Student Code of Conduct and will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the RUA and may be reported to the Concord Community Schools Police Department..
• Testing: Electronic Devices are strictly prohibited during any school testing or assessments.
• Personal computers/tablets of any kind are not permitted. Students should only use the devices provided to them by Concord while at school. 

Violations & Enforcement

Possession of a personal electronic device on campus is a privilege that may be forfeited.

• Pouch Damage / Unauthorized Use: If a student is found using a personal phone during the school day, or is in possession of a damaged pouch, school administration will collect the device. Intentional damage to a Yondr pouch is considered vandalism of school property as defined in Section IX of the District Technology Handbook and will result in repair/replacement costs.
• Confiscation: Confiscated items will be held in the Main Office. A parent or guardian will be required to pick up the device in person.
• Willful Disobedience: Refusing to turn over a device to a staff member will be cited as “Willful Disobedience” and will result in disciplinary consequences as determined by school administration.
  • Consistent violations could result in consequences per administrative discretion.
• Search: If there is reasonable suspicion of a policy violation or illegal activity, the device is subject to a search by Administration.

Pouch Maintenance

Students are responsible for the care of their pouch. Damage includes bent locking pins, ripped fabric, pen marks, evidence of tampering, etc.

• Replacement Fee: A fee of $35 will be charged for lost or intentionally damaged pouches.
• Repeated Negligence: Repeatedly forgetting a pouch will be treated as a violation of the pouch maintenance policy.

Liability Disclaimer: Students who choose to bring electronic devices to school do so at their own risk. Concord Community Schools is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of any personal electronic device brought onto school property.

Academic and learning supports: To ensure fair and equal opportunities, students may use district-approved AI/NLP tools as a learning aid when used ethically and responsibly. The district allows the use of approved AI tools that support learning, skill development, and accessibility. AI should be used as a supplement to, not a substitute for, critical thinking and independent problem-solving. Use of any AI or software not explicitly approved by the district is considered a violation of the Responsible Use Agreement regarding unauthorized software.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Mission Statement

The mission of all co-curricular activities is to provide positive opportunities for educational, physical and social activities within and beyond the traditional school day.

The student will:

1. Interact appropriately with peers
2. Demonstrate leadership
3. Experience connection to Concord High School community
4. Serve the community and develop personal growth

Student Activities and Clubs

All student activities are supportive of the school mission and character goals. All clubs sponsored by Concord Community Schools are designed to be social organizations and provide students with opportunities to interact in a positive way. Extracurricular activities do not reflect the school curriculum but are made available to students to allow them to pursue additional worthwhile activities such as recreational sports, drama, etc. All students are permitted to participate in the activities of their choosing, as long as they are in good standing with the school. 

The school has many student groups that are authorized by the school. It is the school’s policy that only authorized groups are those approved by administration and sponsored by a faculty member. 

Formation of New Clubs

Concord encourages the formation of new clubs whenever there is sufficient student interest. To start a new organization:

1. Application: Students must complete a New Club Application
2. Meeting: Schedule an appointment with the Assistant Principal to discuss the club’s goals.
3. Sponsorship: All clubs must have a volunteer faculty sponsor to receive initial approval and maintain active status.

Note: Any club that remains inactive for two years will be closed. Re-activation requires following the standard new club formation process. All clubs must align with the school’s character emphasis and community standards. Programs organized by outside entities are not school-sponsored activities, even if they utilize school facilities. 

Dances (Grades 7-12)

Dances are held periodically and are sponsored by various clubs and organizations to raise money. The following regulations apply to dances:

1. Students must present ID cards for admission to the dance.
2. Chaperones (including the sponsor, teachers, and administrators) are required.
3. Students are not allowed to leave the dance and return.
4. Dances will be limited to current Concord students except for Prom. Outside guest forms must be completed and returned to the high school main office the Wednesday before the dance for administrative approval. 
5. All school rules and regulations will apply.
6. Failure to comply with dance rules and requests of chaperones will result in removal from the dance without a refund of fees.
7. All dances must be scheduled through the principal’s office.

Non-School Sponsored Clubs and Activities

Non-school-sponsored groups may meet during non-instructional hours. The application for permission can be obtained from the principal. Membership in any fraternity, sorority, or any other secret society is not permitted. All groups must comply with school rules and must provide equal opportunity to participate. No non-corporation-sponsored organization may use the name of the school or school mascot.

Concord High School follows all policies outlined in the Student Behavior Standards for Concord Community Schools.These policies can be found under the Student Behavior section of the Student Handbook page on the District Website. The information below provides additional policies related to Concord High School.

Event Participation & Eligibility

Attendance at school-sponsored events—including athletic games, dances, performances, and field trips—is a privilege reserved for students in good standing. To ensure a safe and positive environment for all, the following eligibility requirements apply:

Criteria for Restriction

Students may be prohibited from attending or participating  in school events if they are suspended or undergoing expulsion proceedings, or have excessive tardiness or unexcused absences. Consistency in the classroom is a prerequisite for participation outside of it.

Administrative Discretion: The administration reserves the right to restrict event attendance based on ongoing behavioral concerns, safety risks, or repeated violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

Restoration of Standing

Eligibility is reviewed on a periodic basis. Students who have lost privileges due to attendance or minor disciplinary issues may work with their counselor or administrator to develop a plan to restore their "good standing" status through improved performance and conduct.

Note: Ticket purchases for events are often non-refundable. If a student loses eligibility after purchasing a ticket but before the event occurs, a refund is not guaranteed.

 STUDENT BEHAVIOR STANDARDS

Before or After School Detentions 

A student may be detained after school or asked to come to school early by a teacher, after giving the student and his/her parents one (1) day’s notice. The student or his/her parents are responsible for transportation.

Student Removal From Class 

The teacher in charge of that class or activity may remove a student from a classroom or activity for a period when they pose a threat to a safe, orderly, and effective educational environment. 

After School Detention-Wednesday/Thursday School

Wednesday/ Thursday school will be in session for 2 hours.

Assigned students will attend a continuous 2-hour study period during which time they will be permitted one 10-minute break. Each student shall arrive with sufficient educational materials to be busy during this time.

Failure to attend Wednesday/ Thursday School may result in suspension or expulsion.

In addition to school rules, the following rules shall apply to Wednesday/Thursday school:

1. Students are required to have class assignments with them.
2. Students are not to communicate with each other unless given special permission to do so.
3. Students are to remain in their designated seats at all times unless permission is granted to do otherwise.
4. Students shall not be allowed to put their heads down or sleep.
5. No radios, cards, magazines, or other recreational articles shall be allowed in the room.
6. No food or beverages shall be consumed.
7. Students will not be allowed to use the telephone or to go to their lockers.

Transportation to and from Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday school shall be the responsibility of the student or the student’s parent.

Student Driver’s License Suspension

For students under the age of eighteen (18), the Indiana Legislature has passed Laws IC9-1-4-29, IC9-1-4-33, IC9-1-4-33.4 and IC20-8.1-3-17 which (1) prohibit the issuance of an operator’s license, learner’s permit, temporary motorcycle learner’s permit, and motorcycle operator’s license and (2) invalidate a person’s license or permit if:

1. A student has been suspended from school on two or more occasions during a school year,
2. A student has been expelled from school,
3. A student has been excluded from school due to misconduct,
4. A student is considered to be a habitual truant.*

Concord Community Schools may declare a student as habitually truant if they have unexcused absences and exceeds the six (6) or more days from any class during any one semester. Concord High School is required to report the names of students with the listed violations to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. *While of the ages of 13 and 14, a “habitual truant” is hereby defined as a student who willfully refuses to attend school in defiance of parental authority for any two (2) days in any one semester.

Self-Transportation to School

Driving to school is a privilege which can be revoked at any time. Students who are provided the opportunity to ride school transportation are encouraged to do so. Students and their parents assume full responsibility for any transportation to and from school not officially provided by the school.

The following rules shall apply:

1. Students shall complete the Student Parking Permit Google Form in the CHS Student Resource Page and provide their driver’s license to the Bookkeeper (a photocopy will be made). The parking permit will be issued for $10 each year. Parking permits must hang from the rearview mirror and have the permit number facing the front of the vehicle.

2. Students must park in designated student parking only. 

3. Parking lot speed limit is 15 mph.

4. Failure to comply with these rules will result in loss of privileges and/or disciplinary actions for the student.

5. When the school provides transportation, students shall not drive to school-sponsored activities unless written permission is granted by their parents and approved by the principal.

6. Students must park in the student designated parking lot (McCuen Gym/Jake Field/BPAC Lot) The following violations may result in fines up to $5 per violation. Continued violations may result in additional fines, suspension of driving privileges, towing of vehicles at the owner’s expense or other disciplinary action.

• Parking in an unmarked space, restricted or no-parking area
• Parking in visitor parking area 
• Parking in a handicapped area (without a state permit). This may also result in a ticket from the Concord Community Schools Police Department and the vehicle being impounded
• Parking in a faculty lot
• Failure to have a visible, current CHS Parking Permit
• Driving privileges may be suspended or revoked for the following violations:
• Reckless driving or speeding (15 mph limit on school grounds).
• Excessive vehicle noise.
• Excessive tardiness, truancy or absences where driving is determined to be a factor.
• Any accident on school property when the student is at fault.
• Failure to follow posted parking regulations and signs.
• Failure to yield right of way to buses.

8. To drive to school, all students must be licensed drivers, and it is recommended that their automobiles be covered by insurance. The school is not responsible for the automobile or its contents. If the student doesn’t have a valid driver’s license, this may also result in a ticket from the Concord Community Schools Police Department and the vehicle being impounded.

9. Student vehicles may be subject to search if there is a reasonable suspicion that a student’s vehicle contains an item that is in violation of school policy.

HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE

Philosophy 

The purpose behind Concord High School’s Dress Code is to maintain a professional learning environment that prepares students for work life beyond high school. We also wish to allow students the opportunity to openly and appropriately express themselves and to create a judgment free zone that allows students to feel comfortable in how they choose to present themselves within the learning environment. Students not adhering to the dress code will be asked to replace their clothing with more suitable attire. Continued violations will be evidence of insubordination and will result in disciplinary action.

School administration reserves the right to determine if student attire is inappropriate or interferes with the learning environment. 

In keeping with the above philosophy, and in order to reduce misunderstanding:

• Students must wear a shirt (with fabric in the front, back, and sides under the arms), pants (or equivalent such as a skirt, leggings, a dress, or shorts), and shoes.

Students may not wear: 

• Anything that depicts violent or hateful imagery or includes language or images directly or indirectly referencing profanity, pornography, alcohol, drugs, sex, gangs, violence or other illegal activities.
• Clothing that inappropriately reveals undergarments 
• Shorts, skirts, or holey jeans where undergarments, buttocks, or discrete areas are visible
• Spaghetti strap tank tops, tube tops, halter tops or any attire that exposes the midriff 
• Anything that obstructs the face or ears (i.e non-health related masks)
• Full head-coverings including hats and hoods (head coverings for religious or medical purposes will be approved by administration)
• Shirt necklines that do not provide adequate coverage and/or do not adhere to our dress code philosophy 
• Shorts, skirts, or dresses that do not adhere to our dress code philosophy

CHS ATHLETIC POLICIES

STUDENT ATHLETE HANDBOOK

SECTION I: PHILOSOPHY

1. Purpose: Concord High School believes that interscholastic athletics is an integral part of the school’s total educational program. Athletics presents leaders with a unique opportunity to instill desirable qualities, among which may be principles of justice, fair play, good sportsmanship, respect for rules and authority, respect for others, respect for one’s own health and physical well-being, development of leadership, group pride, teamwork, self-discipline, and self-sacrifice. In general, athletic activities have a positive effect on the development of constructive attitudes for citizenship and life skills.

2. Athletics is a Privilege: Concord High School recognizes student participation in competitive interscholastic high school athletics as a privilege, not a right. Student participants assume varying degrees of responsibility and sacrifice. It is the duty of all participants, including managers, trainers, cheerleaders, mascots, and statisticians, to conduct themselves in a manner that is becoming to themselves, their family, their team, Concord High School, and the community.

3. Academics: Concord High School’s relationship with students in athletics is preceded by the relationship with students in academics and curricular activities. Although athletic participation may be important for the total development of the individual, curricular activities are the primary concern of both student and staff. Concord High School academics and athletics are partners for educational excellence.

4. Multiple School Activities: Concord High School believes that students can potentially benefit by participating in a variety of school curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Co-curricular and extracurricular activities include but are not limited to athletics, performing arts, speech, and academic competitions. Co-curricular and extracurricular leaders, coaches, and sponsors will not discourage students electing a variety of activities when conflicts are manageable. They will work together to resolve and minimize scheduling conflicts. Furthermore, coaches and sponsors must communicate concerns to students and parents whose combination of activities present irresolvable conflicts or unreasonable stress on the student. In these rare cases, students may be required to make a choice.

5. Multi-Sport Participation: Concord High School recognizes many benefits from multi-sport participation and insists that coaches avoid promoting sport specialization. Coaches must support all athletic programs and will encourage students to participate in all sports where unique talents exist. Furthermore, coaches will work together to establish strength and conditioning programs that meet the unique needs of the individual participant.

6. Winning: Concord High School is committed to the concept of “participants first, winning second.” Although winning is an assumed goal of every contest, the primary goal of athletic department personnel is to value and promote the physical, social, and emotional development of our participants as well as preparing participants to win. The ideals of sportsmanship, ethical behavior, commitment, self-discipline, and an intense work ethic will be expected and modeled. Opportunities to promote developmental growth and the ideals of sportsmanship and ethical behavior will not be sacrificed in an effort to win. Successful programs and coaches will create a competitive and structured environment in which participants develop, have fun, and strive to win. 

7. IHSAA By-Laws: Concord High School is fully committed to abiding by all rules and regulations of the Indiana High School Athletic Association with particular emphasis on Rule 8, Section 1: “Contestants’ conduct, in and out of school, shall be such as not (1) to reflect discredit upon their school or the Association, or not (2) to create a disruptive influence on the discipline, good order, moral or educational environment in the school. It is recognized that principals, by the administrative authority vested in them by their school corporation, may exclude such contestants from representing their school.”

8. Training Rules and Conduct: The use of tobacco, alcohol, and other intoxicants is detrimental to a participant’s health and athletic performance. Furthermore, Concord High School supports the principle that all its participants, due to their highly visible representation of their team and school, accept greater responsibility for modeling positive behaviors. It has been widely recognized that drug and alcohol usage can cause serious physical, mental, and emotional harm. A student participant who uses drugs can be a danger to himself/herself, teammates, or opponents. All participants are entitled to drug-free participation by their teammates. Concord High School will offer interscholastic athletic participation only to drug-free participants. Athletes are required to abide by the Code of Conduct for the full calendar year (abstinence being a vigilant twelve-month responsibility).

Concord High School shall respond systematically and professionally to students’ problems as they appear in athletic activities. We shall use procedures that acknowledge and respect the civil, personal, and due process rights of the student involved. We shall enlist the support and involvement of staff members and agencies to achieve a comprehensive program. The policies presented in this document reflect our understanding of a balance between the school’s need to maintain its primary educational purpose and its duty to respond to individual needs of students.

SECTION II: GENERAL POLICIES

1. Academic Requirements (IHSAA BYLAWS; RULE 18): To be eligible scholastically, students must have received passing grades at the end of their last grading period in school in at least six (6) full-credit subjects or the equivalent and must be currently passing in at least six (6) full-credit subjects or the equivalent. The equivalent at Concord High School under the 7-period day schedule effective July 1, 2023 is (5) five full-credit subjects. If a student is taking a non-graded class, such as office aide, he or she must still meet the requirements of passing six (6) full credit subjects. Grading periods refer to the four grading periods established on the Concord Community Schools School Calendar.  A student who does not meet the aforementioned criteria shall be ineligible until the next grade certification: progress report or semester report card.  

2. Attendance:  A participant must be in attendance the entire school day in order to participate in contests, unless excused by the principal or his/her designee. The day following a contest is also important in regard to school attendance. A participant is expected to be at school for the first period. By staying home to rest after an athletic contest, a participant puts sports ahead of academic progress; that is a notion that is unacceptable to the Concord Athletic Department. Students with an excess number of late arrivals or other attendance issues may be placed on an attendance contract, established through the Athletic Office in consultation with the student, parent, and coach.

3. School Suspension:  A participant suspended from school will be ineligible to attend any practice or contest during the term of the suspension. If the suspension includes a school vacation of three or more school days, the participant may be permitted to participate in certain practices as approved by administration but would be ineligible to participate in any interscholastic contests until the suspension is complete.

4. Citizenship: A participant will be governed by local, state, and federal laws, IHSAA rules and regulations, the Concord High School Student-Athlete Handbook, and the Concord High School Student Handbook.

5. Practice Regulations: Participants are expected to attend all practices punctually. Illness or other extreme emergencies are the only good reasons for missing practices. The participant or parent should always inform the coach when he/she will be missing from a scheduled practice/contest. Each coach will set the practice/contest attendance policy for his/her sport. Scheduling practices during a vacation period will be left to the discretion of the coach.

6. Establishing Team Roster:  Each coach is hired for his/her knowledge and expertise in the particular sport. It is within the coach’s discretion to establish who will be the members of a particular team or squad. It may be necessary to cut participants after conducting try-outs for a particular team. It is noted that there is no final cut and that team members may be dropped from a team anytime during the season.

7. Dropping a Sport:  Any participant quitting a team will forfeit all athletic awards earned in that sport for that season. In addition, the participant shall not be permitted to participate in another sport until the season for the sport he/she dropped is completed. The only exception is by mutual consent and agreement of both coaches involved. Participants serving a suspension, as outlined in Section III, must complete that season in good standing for the suspension to qualify. Participants dropping a sport, or not finishing in good standing, must serve the entire suspension in the next sport season in which they participate.

8. Participant Status: Students will establish participant status by trying out for and securing a position on any athletic team as player, manager, trainer, cheerleader, mascot, or statistician. Once establishing participant status, students will maintain such status during the school year of participation and the immediately succeeding school year. Students trying out for any team will establish and maintain participant status during the tryout process but will relinquish participant status if the athlete fails to make the final team roster. Students who quit a team or are removed for disciplinary reasons do not relinquish participant status.

9. Awards and Participant Recognition: All participants who earn participant status as defined above and finish the season in good standing, as reported by the coach on the season summary form, will be recognized in that sport. Participants will earn recognition awards based on the level of participation. Coaches will communicate requirements for earning varsity letters to parents and participants prior to the start of each sport season.

   All participants will be recognized at a season ending recognition program. Participants must attend the awards recognition   program to receive awards, unless excused by the coach in advance. The athletic department will award a certificate, six-inch chenille “C,” and chevron to the participant for his/her first varsity letter. Participants earning varsity letters will have the opportunity to purchase an athletic jacket. A participant will be granted additional certificates and chevrons for additional varsity letters earned. Freshman and junior varsity participants will receive certificates recognizing their participation.

   An “athletic achievement” plaque will be presented to any senior participant earning 7 or 8 varsity letters during his/her high school career and an “outstanding athlete” plaque will be awarded to any participant earning 9 or more varsity letters during his/her career.

   Participants violating training rules as identified in Section III, following the season and prior to the recognition program, may be excluded from attending the award program.

   Students who are academically ineligible at the end of the season may attend the recognition program.  However, any awards earned will be withheld until the next grade check.  If the student regains eligibility, awards will be presented at that time.  If the student is still ineligible, all awards are forfeited. 

10. Patches: The CHS Athletic Department wants to encourage athletes and athletic teams to achieve as much success as possible. One way of showing athletic accomplishments is through the wearing of patches on jackets. The following policy regarding patches is in effect for all varsity sports.

• All patches are ordered through the athletic department with the recommendation of the head coach and the approval of the athletic director.

• The CHS Athletic Department will purchase all IHSAA tournament team championship patches for individuals and teams. 

• The CHS Athletic Department will purchase NLC championship team patches.

• The CHS Athletic Department will purchase State Finals patches for teams who place in the top four or individuals who are medal winners at the State Finals in their respective sports.

• Student athletes may purchase patches for an all-state team or for being recognized by a local media for an all-area team. Students may also purchase patches for individual conference championships and various all-conference teams.

• Only patches issued by CHS may be displayed on letter jackets.

11. Definition of Sport Season and Contest:  A sport season begins with the first authorized practice date as defined by the IHSAA and ends on the date of the awards program. Scrimmages are considered contests, not practices.

12. Equipment:  All athletic equipment must be turned in promptly when called for, and missing items must be paid for. Athletic awards may be withheld or further participation suspended if equipment is not returned or if restitution is not made for missing equipment.

13. Participation Fee:  All participants will be required to pay a $20 participation fee once per school year. This fee will help defray athletic department expenses.

14. Team Guidelines:  A coach may establish team guidelines that apply to his/her particular team regarding physical appearance, attendance, tardiness, etc. These guidelines may be more stringent than what other policies require, providing they are reasonable and are not in conflict with school, athletic department, or corporation policies. The head coach will determine the appropriate disciplinary action for the participants violating these guidelines.

15. Conflict with Other School Activities: Students trying out for any athletic team should consider the demands that academics and athletic participation place on their time. Moreover, students and parents should thoroughly understand and carefully consider the dedication and time required of students wanting to participate in athletics with overlapping seasons. If students choose to participate in athletics and another activity simultaneously, they must be dedicated to fulfilling the expectations of each program prior to the start of the practice season. In an effort to avoid placing a student in a difficult position, the coach(es) and/or sponsor(s) will communicate with each other and attempt to reach a compromise and resolution, well in advance of any conflicting events. Students are expected to comply with the coach(es) and/or sponsors. In rare cases, when coach(es) and/or sponsor(s) cannot reach a compromise and resolution, the student will be required to make a choice.

16. IHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Examination and Consent, Acknowledgement, and Release Form: Prior to participating in any athletic program, all Concord High School participants must submit the IHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Examination & Consent, Acknowledgment & Release Form. This form also contains a fact sheet for both parents and students in regard to concussions, as well as an acknowledgement form that must be signed. The physical examination must be dated between April 1 and the student’s first practice in preparation for athletic participation and be performed by a physician holding an unlimited license to practice medicine. The parent or guardian and student shall provide written consent to the student's participation acknowledging the IHSAA rules and regulations, disclosure policy and inherent risks of injury involved in athletic participation. 

17. Awareness of Concord High School Student-Athlete Policies: Completion of the “Student Athlete Handbook” and “Athlete Code of Conduct” sections of the online physical form indicates that participants and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are aware of the Concord High School Student Athlete Policies within this document. Head coaches will conduct informational meetings for parents at the start of each sport season.  Parents are highly encouraged to attend these meetings. These policies will be enforced throughout the calendar year.

18. Student Managers:  Many teams use student managers at the discretion of the coach.  Managers are considered part of a team and have the ability to earn awards in a similar manner to the athletes.  Managers are expected to comply with all athletic department rules and policies outlined in this handbook. It is recognized that the duties of student managers vary widely from sport to sport. Therefore, the policy for managers not meeting the academic eligibility requirements outlined in Section II, Part A shall be determined and communicated by the coach prior to the season.  Depending on the duties of the manager in that sport, penalties may range from suspension from contests to dismissal from the team. 

SECTION III: TRAINING RULES & CONDUCT

1. Acts of Delinquency: A participant shall not commit a delinquent act. A delinquent act includes, but is not limited to, theft, vandalism, harassment, or any other conduct that is not in accord with acceptable behavior or the law.

2. Hazing: The Concord High School Athletic Department prohibits any form of hazing.  All CHS students, regardless of grade or experience, have a right to participate in our programs without having to endure hazing.  Activities resembling hazing should be reported to a coach or administrator.  This policy also prohibits the use of any camera, video recorder, or other recording device in any locker rooms being used by Concord High School athletes.  

   1. Enforcement -   The punishment for a participant in violation of Section III, Parts A & B shall be determined by school administration after consultation with the participant’s coach.  Punishment may vary depending on (1) the degree and type of involvement of the participant; (2) the severity and type of damage to, or value of, the property involved; (3) the participant's conduct; and (4) previous violations of any section of the CHS Training Rules & Conduct.

3. Tobacco: Participants shall not be in possession of or use any tobacco or nicotine product, including electronic cigarettes.

4. Alcohol: Participants shall not be in the possession of, consume, or be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage.

5. Other Substances and Intoxicants: Participants shall not be in the possession of, use, or be under the influence of any controlled substance, which includes, but is not limited to a narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, THC/marijuana, anabolic steroid, synthetic drug, or intoxicant of any kind.

   1. Enforcement: A participant found in violation of Section III, Parts C, D, or E will be suspended from athletic participation as listed below:

       

• First violation:  365-day suspension.  Student may elect to use the “One-Time Option” to reduce his or her suspension.  The “One Time Option” is explained in Part G.

• Second violation:  365-day suspension.  Student may elect to use the “One-Time Option” only if it was not used for a previous violation.

• Third violation:  Student shall be suspended from athletics for the remainder of his or her career at Concord High School.

6. Close Proximity:  A participant shall not be in attendance at an activity where alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances are in the illegal possession of other individuals present.

   1. Enforcement: The punishment for a participant in violation of Section III, Part F will be determined by school administration after consultation with the participant’s coach. Punishment may vary depending on (1) the degree and type of involvement of the participant; (2) the participant's conduct; and (3) previous violations of any section the CHS Training Rules and Conduct.

7. One-Time Option: A participant found to be in violation of Section III, Parts C, D, or E may elect to have his/her punishment reduced to one-third of the participating season and/or next season in which they participate. To qualify for this option, participants must admit to the violation and comply with all requirements outlined by the Concord High School Student Assistance Coordinator. This will include an assessment and follow-up. Follow-up may include counseling or education. The participant and parent(s) will also consent to mandatory participant drug screening for one full calendar year. Concord High School personnel will determine the frequency of the drug tests.

Expenses for required follow-up are the responsibility of the participant or his/her parent(s) or guardian(s). The parent(s) and/or participant must agree to pay for a maximum of three tests. The school will assume the financial responsibility for any additional tests. A participant will regain eligibility to participate in contests following the one-third of season suspension, assessment and satisfactorily participating in or completing the required follow-up. If follow-up obligations outlined by the Student Assistance Coordinator are not timely met, the participant will be considered in violation of this clause and will be suspended immediately from participation in athletics for the remainder of the 365-day suspension. The option will only apply to one 365-day suspension imposed on a participant.

8. Punishment Not Exclusive:  Any suspension or punishment administered under this code shall be in addition to any suspension or punishment prescribed in the Concord High School Student Handbook.

9. Suspended Athlete Status: A participant serving a suspension or other disciplinary action under this code remains and shall be treated as a participant during his/her suspension or disciplinary action. His/her conduct shall continue to adhere to the terms of the code during that time. If an athlete violates the athletic code while already serving a suspension, any additional suspension will begin after the first suspension is complete.

10. One-Third of a Season: To determine one-third of the season, count each regularly scheduled contest, as defined by the IHSAA, the pre-season scrimmage (if applicable), and the first contest in the sectional; then compute one-third of that number. The result will be the number of contests that the participant must remain on suspension. The fractional portion will not count as a contest.

A violation with less than one-third of the season remaining will cause the participant to forfeit all letters and awards for that season and the participant will remain on suspension into the next sport season in which he/she normally participates. If the participant finishes the season in good standing and is an eligible member of the squad, he/she may earn, upon recommendation of the coach, any individual letters and awards he/she might be entitled to receive.

11. Practices and Suspensions:  Whether a participant will be allowed to continue with his/her practices while on suspension from any athletic team will be the decision of the head coach involved upon consultation with the athletic director.

12. Investigative Procedure: The principal(s), athletic director, assistant athletic director, school resource officer, dean of students, and coaches shall enforce all rules and regulations described in the Concord High School Code of Conduct for Athletes, the Concord High School Student Handbook, and of the Indiana High School Athletic Association. Any alleged violation of the rules shall be investigated by any or all of the above-named school officials and/or law-enforcement officials. If the investigation results in a suspension from athletics, the participant and his/her parents or guardians will be informed in writing of the suspension.

13. Discipline Review: Any participant who is disciplined, or his/her parent(s), may request a meeting to discuss disciplinary actions by notifying the principal in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of written notification of an athletic disciplinary action resulting in a suspension.

14. Self-Referral: Concord High School emphasizes the role of parent(s) as critical to the success of providing an effective deterrent for participant use of alcohol, drugs, intoxicants, and tobacco. Parental permissiveness and enabling are important risk factors to consider. We encourage parents to take a firm stand on substance use and stress the need for parental support and accountability in our efforts to establish an effective deterrent.

In an attempt to support parents and their efforts, Concord High School has established the “Self-Referral” policy. This policy encourages parent(s) and/or participants to come forward voluntarily to acknowledge violations of Concord High School Athletic Department training rules regarding the use of alcohol, drugs, intoxicants, and tobacco. Parent and/or participants, who are willing to come forward voluntarily, may earn a waiver. A waiver nullifies any suspension of contests. The following criteria must exist if a waiver is to be considered.

1. The parent and/or participant must come forward voluntarily to acknowledge violations of Concord High School policies regarding the use of alcohol, drugs, intoxicants, and tobacco prior to any investigation by or other notification of school personnel or a law enforcement agency. An investigation is defined as an attempt to validate an alleged violation of athletic department policy. The involvement of a law-enforcement agency automatically constitutes an investigation. (Example: If the police are called to a party where alcohol is present, an investigation automatically begins.)

2. The parent and participant agree to work through the Concord High School Student Assistance Coordinator to complete the following:

   • The participant receives an assessment related to the problem from a professional agency.

   • The parent(s) and participant provide written consent for the Concord High School Student Assistance Coordinator to contact the professional agency completing the assessment to access results of the parent(s) and/or student.

   • The parent(s) and participant pledge to complete any and all recommendations of the professional agency following the assessment understanding that all expenses are the responsibility of the parent(s) and/or student. Students choosing not to follow the recommended resolution may jeopardize further participation and/or recognition in the sport or activity. 

   • The participant and parent(s) will consent to mandatory participant drug screening for one full calendar year. Concord High School personnel will determine the frequency of the drug tests.

The parent(s) and/or participant must agree to pay for a maximum of three tests. The school will assume the financial responsibility for any additional tests.

Concord High School students may qualify for this waiver once during their career. If a participant is in violation of Section 3, Paragraph B, C, D, or E within 365 days of the self-referral, the student will be immediately suspended for the remainder of the sport season in which he/she is currently participating. Additionally, the participant will be held accountable for subsequent “Enforcement” as outlined in Section 3, Paragraph B, C, D, or E. The “One-time Option” may apply. If applicable, the suspension will begin in the next sport season in which he/she participates. Furthermore, if the recommendations outlined by the professional agency performing the assessment are not timely met, the waiver will be revoked and the participant will be suspended immediately from participation in athletics for a period of 365 days from the date of the “Self-Referral.”

SECTION IV: DRUG EDUCATION AND RANDOM SCREEN POLICY

A. Purpose: Alcohol and drug abuse are serious problems in today’s society, and schools are not immune from such problems. Concord High School recognizes that serious attention is being given to alcohol and drug abuse problems in private business and industry, in government, in schools, and in the colleges throughout the country. This policy is consistent with Concord High School Athletic Department philosophy statements regarding the use and abuse of drugs, alcohol, intoxicants, and tobacco. It is meant as a proactive measure to eliminate participant use and abuse of drugs, alcohol, intoxicants, and tobacco.

The purposes of the program are to:

• Prevent drug, alcohol, intoxicant, and tobacco usage.

• Educate participants and parents as to the serious physical, mental, and emotional harm caused by drug, alcohol, intoxicant, and tobacco use and abuse.

• To assist participants who might be tempted to use drugs, alcohol, intoxicants, or tobacco to say no and have a sound reason for doing so.

• To prevent injury, illness, and harm as a result of drug, alcohol, intoxicants, and tobacco use.

• To maintain an interscholastic athletic environment free of drugs, alcohol, intoxicant, and tobacco use and abuse.

• To expose and educate participants to a procedure frequently and increasingly used in society.

The drug education portion of this program will provide an opportunity for participants and parents to gain a greater awareness of substance use and abuse issues. Information will be provided to encourage participants, with support of their parents, to choose a drug-free lifestyle. The testing portion of this program requires participants to submit to a form of a collection process, which may include urine or saliva analysis or another approved method. The high school administration will use a procedure to ensure that the privacy rights of individual students will be protected. The fact of testing and the results of testing of any student participant may be disclosed only to authorized school personnel (athletic director, assistant athletic director, principal and/or designee, Student Assistance Coordinator, coach(es) of the student’s sports). This program will not affect the policies, practices or rights of Concord Community Schools in dealing with drug or alcohol possession or use where reasonable suspicion is obtained by means other than the random sampling provided for herein.

B.   Selection Procedure: Randomly selected drug screening is based on a computer-generated program from a database of all students qualifying as participants under Section II, Part H, “Participant Status.” Each student is assigned a number in a continuous field, and the random selection is made from this series of numbers. The database will be maintained and updated by the Concord High School Athletic Department. At the direction of the Concord High School Athletic Department, a designated person will make a random draw. This person will not have access to student names that correspond with identification numbers. The designee will contact the Concord High School Student Assistance Coordinator to communicate the selected numbers. The Student Assistance Coordinator will identify which students have been selected for testing. These students will be notified to appear for a drug-screen collection at an appointed time in an identified collection facility.

C.    Notification Procedure:

• The Concord High School Student Assessment Coordinator will be notified of all negative results. Communications will be made by phone or fax with student number and no names.

• In the event of a positive test, lab personnel will contact the collector and/or school designee to determine if the positive test was a result of over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

• Validated positive test results will be reported to the Concord High School Student Assistance Coordinator and athletic director.

• The participant, parent, and coach will be notified.

D.   Consequence of a Positive Test:  A positive test result will validate usage. Consequences of validated use will coincide with the consequences outlined in Section III.

E.  Testing Window:  When called for a test, a student will have three hours to produce a specimen.  Students who do not produce a specimen in this time period will be treated as a refusal to test.

F.  Refusal to Test or Tampering with Specimen: Refusal to provide specimen sample or tampering with the specimen will be treated as a positive test. 

G. Request for Drug Test Based on Reasonable Suspicion: Concord High School reserves the right to drug test any student participant for reasonable suspicion of drug, alcohol, intoxicant, or tobacco usage. Documented physical symptoms, observations or information implicating the use of alcohol, drugs, intoxicants, or tobacco will qualify as reasonable suspicion.

Parents and participants will be notified of the requested test. Failure to honor a requested test could result in an athletic suspension. Concord High School will be financially responsible for all tests requested based on reasonable suspicion.

Positive test results, or refusal to test, will result in subsequent consequences as outlined in Section III.

Secondary Links

• Powerschool link: PowerSchool Parent Resource
• Digital Learning Resource page
• Jamf-Application to download Apps.  Apps must be approved by school board.
• Qustodio-App where parents can monitor student devices. 
• Canvas link: Canvas Parent Resource

Enroll your student in Concord Community Schools

Attendance and Truancy Prevention Policies 

Transportation 

• Requesting Transportation

• Bus policies and procedures

• Parent transportation 

  • Individualized drop off/pick up procedures based on school  

• Self transportation 

  • Student driver expectations

School Meals

Free and Reduced Lunch form

Lunch Account Information

Daily School Schedule

Academics 

• Curriculum
• Testing 
• Multi-Tiered Systems and Supports/Interventions and Special Education supports

Students rights/responsibilities 

Student Expectations 

• Dress Code
• Behavior/Discipline 
• Gang Involvement/Enforcement 
• Bullying policy 
• Cell phone/personal electronic devices

Technology

• Responsible use policy
• Information about student devices 
• Cost to replace devices 

Social Media Policies and Digital Citizenship 

Nurse and Immunization Information  

School Safety

 CCS Statement on Threats 

Student Activities

• Clubs/after school activities 

Athletics

PARENT TEACHER CONFERNECES

• 1st Semester: October 15

END SEMESTER

• 1st Semester:  December 18
• 2nd Semester: May 28