The police will be notified and will take appropriate action. ANABOLIC STEROID USE/ABUSE The use of anabolic steroids, except for a medical purpose, by any student involved in school related athletics is prohibited. Disciplinary action could include: 1. Ten(10) day suspension from school per drug policy. 2. suspension from school athletics for the remainder of the season 3. suspension from school athletics for the remainder of the season and for the following season 4. permanent suspension from school athletics. No student shall be eligible to resume participation in school athletics unless there has been a medical determination that no residual evidence of steroids exists. PIAA Board of Control policy prohibits the use of tobacco products by participating and team personnel, including coaches, during any level of interscholastic athletic competition. Violation of the "Student Conduct Policy" which requires administrative action will be handled in accordance with the provisions of the specific sections as outlined in the manual. For example, if a violation involves a suspension, then said athlete will be suspended from practices/contests of that team for those days. It should be clearly understood that the same standard of behavior and discipline for the regular student shall also apply to the student athlete and any violations of the "Student Conduct Policy" may result in forfeiture of the privilege to participate on a Marple Newtown athletic team. Consistent with the recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision, the school district reserves the right to require lab testing if a student athlete is suspected of substance abuse. Any additional rules and regulations developed by the head coach of any sport must be approved by the Principal and Athletic Director prior to the season. These additional rules and regulations must be in writing and on file in the Athletic Office. 1. Student athletes should leave all valuables at home or with coaches, not in the locker room. It is the responsibility of the student to lock his/her own locker with any valuable possessions. 2. Student athletes should be neatly groomed and properly dressed when traveling to any
The police will be notified and will take appropriate action. ANABOLIC STEROID USE/ABUSE The use of anabolic steroids, except for a medical purpose, by any student involved in school related athletics is prohibited. Disciplinary action could include: 1. Ten(10) day suspension from school per drug policy. 2. suspension from school athletics for the remainder of the season 3. suspension from school athletics for the remainder of the season and for the following season 4. permanent suspension from school athletics. No student shall be eligible to resume participation in school athletics unless there has been a medical determination that no residual evidence of steroids exists. PIAA Board of Control policy prohibits the use of tobacco products by participating and team personnel, including coaches, during any level of interscholastic athletic competition. Violation of the "Student Conduct Policy" which requires administrative action will be handled in accordance with the provisions of the specific sections as outlined in the manual. For example, if a violation involves a suspension, then said athlete will be suspended from practices/contests of that team for those days. It should be clearly understood that the same standard of behavior and discipline for the regular student shall also apply to the student athlete and any violations of the "Student Conduct Policy" may result in forfeiture of the privilege to participate on a Marple Newtown athletic team. Consistent with the recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision, the school district reserves the right to require lab testing if a student athlete is suspected of substance abuse. Any additional rules and regulations developed by the head coach of any sport must be approved by the Principal and Athletic Director prior to the season. These additional rules and regulations must be in writing and on file in the Athletic Office. 1. Student athletes should leave all valuables at home or with coaches, not in the locker room. It is the responsibility of the student to lock his/her own locker with any valuable possessions. 2. Student athletes should be neatly groomed and properly dressed when traveling to any