Student Engagement

Tardies

When a student misses the beginning of class, it disrupts the learning process of both the student and others. Tardies are kept on record in each class throughout the semester. The tardy count resets to zero at the conclusion of each semester. Secondary students later than 15 minutes to class will be counted absent for that class. There are 2 types of tardies:

● Unexcused Tardy- Student is late and the parent is either unaware of it or it is not cleared through the school office. ● Excused Tardy- Tardy as a result of a staff member’s approval and written pass. This must be communicated the day of the tardy. Consequences for Unexcused Tardies 1-2 = Warning 3+ = Disciplinary Referral

Hall Passes

Students are not permitted in the corridors during class periods unless an instructor accompanies them or they have a hall pass from a staff member. Students shall not misuse the "hall pass" privilege by wandering freely around the corridors. A student out of class for any reason using a hall pass shall go directly to their destination, conduct their business, and promptly return to their classroom.

Student Engagement Extracurricular Activities

A wide range of activities is available for students to become influential members of the TPCS community. We have activities that are long and/or short-term commitments. As representatives of the school, students who participate in extracurricular activities do so with the understanding that it is a privilege, and, as such, can be forfeited at the discretion of the administration or coach by a violation of the student code of conduct and lack of good academic standing. Any student who is serving an Out of School Suspension may not attend Extracurricular Activities on the days of their suspension.

Athletic and Fine Arts Eligibility

Academics: A student may not:

● IHSAA ELIGIBILITY Participate if they have failed to meet the IHSAA Scholarship Rule, which includes passing 70% of classes from the previous semester (IHSAA Rule 18-1) ● TPCS ELIGIBILITY Participate if they have any failing grade (“F”) at quarter or semester, a quarterly composite grade point average of less than 2.0, or an incomplete will render a student athlete ineligible. (Per IHSAA rules, an incomplete in a class will render the student athlete ineligible until the incomplete grades are made up, a grade is posted and the student athlete is cleared by the school administration. Incomplete grades must be made up before report cards are issued for an athlete to be eligible. Once a student athlete is declared ineligible due to academic shortcomings, the period of ineligibility will last until the next formal, written student academic evaluation (i.e., mid quarter report) occurs. At that time, the entire academic record of the ineligible athlete will be re-evaluated. The academic criteria applicable for the quarterly grading periods (no “F’s” and a minimum grade point average of 2.0) will also be the standard of re-evaluation halfway through the quarter report update. After the grades have been re-computed for the mid-quarter report update, any ineligible student regaining eligibility status (no “F’s” , a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and no incompletes) will be immediately allowed to compete as a team member. If, however, an ineligible student athlete does not re-establish eligibility at the time of the mid-quarter report update, that student athlete will be dropped from the team. Furthermore, if a student athlete is declared ineligible at a quarterly grading period, regains eligibility at the time of the mid-quarter report update, and subsequently is declared ineligible at the next quarterly grading period, that student athlete will be dropped from the team. In other words, any time a student athlete is ineligible twice during the same athletic season (defined as the time tryouts are held until the last interscholastic contest is completed), that student athlete will be dropped from the team. If a student athlete receives a failing grade (“F”) in any subject for the fourth quarter or the semester, that student will be placed on the ineligibility list. In this grading period, unlike the previous three quarters, the student has the option of enrolling in and passing the recently failed class in a summer school program approved by the guidance office to regain eligibility. The course must be completed before the IHSAA official practice start date. ● Participate if not enrolled in at least 70% of the full credit subjects the student can take.

Attendance: A student is not allowed to compete if he/she:

● Is absent on the day of a competition; approved appointments, college visits, and family emergencies will not keep an athlete from competing. Illness is NOT an approved absence. ● Misses 5 consecutive days of practice. The athlete is then required to practice 4 days before competing in a game. If the athlete misses 10 days of practice and/or games, he/she is required to practice 6 days before the next competition.

Clubs

Clubs are an opportunity for students to gather with other students that have a shared interest. The clubs give our students a chance to express their interests that are outside of the normal school day events and share their passion for it with their peers. At TPCS we want our students to take the lead in running and planning these clubs. As they take ownership, then they will enjoy the experience more. To start a club, students must first secure a staff sponsor. This sponsor can help coordinate events and share their experience with the club topic. Students will need to submit a club sponsorship form to the Guidance Office. These forms can be obtained from the guidance counselor.

School-Sponsored Events

School sponsored events are a fun and important part of student life at TPCS. It is expected that students’ behaviors meet the expectations of the student covenant. Students are expected to dress appropriately and to maintain appropriate dress throughout the dance. Students who fail to meet expectations may forfeit the privilege of participating in these events.

Guests / Visitors for School Sponsored Events

A student requesting to bring a guest or friend who is not a current TPCS student must have a Student Guest Form completed and returned to the main office prior to the event. This form requires the signature of the administrator of the guest’s school. The minimum grade level for all guests is seventh grade for junior high dances and ninth grade for high school dances. All guests must be under the age of sixteen (JH) or twenty-one (HS) respectively. All high school event guests must be enrolled in high school, or be a TPCS alumni. All guests must attach a photocopy of their current school I.D., Driver’s License, or State I.D. to the form. Guests must also present their I.D. to be admitted to the event.

Student Council

The Student Council works to make Traders Point Christian High School a better place for all students, staff, and the community. You are essential to reinforcing our credo: Training scholars, Making disciples, and Graduating leaders. Being an officer of the TPCS Student Council is a tremendous responsibility and privilege. Your participation is crucial for every event. You must be willing to work hard, be flexible in your schedule, help when you are called upon, be in touch with what your peers want or ask of you, and do your very best to guide the group toward its goals. An exemplary student council officer is a leader, a mentor, a listener, a caregiver, and above all a servant. Reflect on Jesus’ example: