2150P: Co-Curricular Program

As approved by the board, the Bellevue School District co-curricular program consists of purposeful learning experiences, including some of which are conducted outside of the approved curriculum of the district. The co-curricular program also encompasses approved curriculum-related activities.

Curriculum Related ASB Programs

The board will approve all activities included within the Associated Student Body (ASB) program. Activities which operate as an approved associated student body program must have met all conditions as specified in the ASB Constitution. The school principal shall be responsible for assigning a staff member(s) to supervise all such approved programs. Recognized curriculum-related groups shall have use of school facilities and equipment under terms set forth by the school principal.

Curriculum-related activities – Not part of the ASB Program

When an activity does not satisfy the ASB program conditions or ASB status would not be necessary or beneficial, interested students and a proposed staff member-sponsor may seek approval and recognition as a curriculum-related activity from the school principal. Each approved group shall operate under the guidelines set forth by the principal, including, but not limited to, objectives, membership, supervision, proposed activities, and funding.

In order to be curriculum related, an activity must meet at least one of the following criteria:

A. The subject matter of the activity is actually taught or will soon be taught in a regularly offered course;

B. The subject matter of the activity concerns the body of courses as a whole;

C. Participation in the activity is required for a particular course; or

D. Participation in the activity results in academic credit.

The criteria to be used by the principal for approving curriculum-related activities are:

A. The purposes and/or objectives will be part of a specific program or course offering;

B. The participating students will be currently enrolled in a related course or program or possess the entry level knowledge and/or skills to successfully participate in the activity;

C. The group will be supervised by a qualified staff member or adult approved by the principal in accordance with district policy for volunteers;

D. The cost of the activity must not be prohibitive to the district;

E. The cost of the activity must not be prohibitive to any student or aid should be available;

F. The activity must comply with Title IX requirements;

G. All activity must take place on school premises unless approved in advance by the school principal; and

H. The activity must not be secretive in nature.

Use of School Facilities

• Recognized curriculum-related groups shall have use of school facilities and equipment under terms set forth by the school principal.
• Groups that are not recognized as a part of the co-curricular program may apply for use of school facilities under conditions set forth in Policy 4260, Use of School Facilities.