Athletics
ATHLETICS
The athletic department’s “Code of Conduct” includes rules and regulations governing the behavior of student-athletes. Disciplinary action that may result from violations of this code are in addition to and separate from discipline that would result from violations of the rules and regulations outlined in this handbook. Students and parents may contact the athletic office if they wish to get a complete copy of the “Code of Conduct.”
Under the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Michigan High School Athletic Association bylaws, the use of performance enhancing drugs is prohibited by students. Because many supplements contain these banned drugs, students should review the list provided by NCAA and MHSAA. These bylaws are available in the Main and Athletic Offices. Any questions you have regarding WOHS Athletics can be answered by our Athletic Director, Bill Kennedy, at kennedyb@westottawa.net. For more information regarding athletics or forms please visit the WO Panthers website.
TITLE IX
The West Ottawa Board of Education, the administration, and the staff of the West Ottawa Public School District, Holland, Michigan, will continue to establish whatever rules and policy steps are necessary to assure non-discrimination on the basis of sex in all educational programs, curricular and extra-curricular activities, and employment practices which come under the regulations of Title IX.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE
It is the policy of this school district that all students shall have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from all academic and extra-curricular activities and services. Thus, on the basis of sex, it will be a violation of policy for the district, board, administration, teachers, or other staff to:
Have different rules of conduct or means of punishing students.
Treat students differently in deciding whether they are entitled to services.
Provide different activities or similar services in a different manner.