EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Please note that on the day of an event, all club/group members must wear clothing which adheres to the school’s dress code.  An acceptable portion of club/group uniform may be worn (if applicable). Pants with holes or grease, sweat pants, sweatshirts, t-shirts or any article of clothing which exposes undergarments are not acceptable dress.

Clubs/groups not traveling in uniforms must use this dress code while on the bus and until they are directed to change at the site of the away event or until directed to change for the home event. Students failing to comply with these expectations of student appearance will be given one warning. If the offense is repeated, they will be unable to participate in the event on the day of the infraction. 

To participate in activities students must be in school for a total of 4 (four) hours of instructional time on the day of an event. If an event is held on a Saturday, the student must be in school for 4 (four) hours of instructional time on the previous Friday.

Raymond High School sponsors the following activities. 

CO-CURRICULAR

Amigos

Granite State Challenge

School Newspaper

Band

International Club

Student Council

Chess Club

Life Smarts

Student Leadership Team

Chorus

Math Team

Tennis Club

Class Committees

National Honor Society

Youth Action

Class Officers

Peer Outreach

Yearbook

Drama

RHS Essayist

Forestry Club

Robotics

Gay/Straight Alliance

School Newspaper
                              

Students holding a class office must meet the following requirements:

a.      Students must meet academic requirements each quarter.  See Student Government by-laws.

b.      Should possess qualities of dependability, leadership, good attendance, and positive discipline.

Behavior Rules For All Student Government Members - See student government by-laws.  By-laws are available from the student government advisor.

STUDENT COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION

Raymond High School students are encouraged to take an active role in school related committees; however, no student shall be allowed to serve on any committee that deals with student confidentiality or personnel issues.

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS

 FALL                           WINTER                     SPRING

 Soccer                        Basketball                Baseball

Volleyball                   Spirit Squad              Softball

Cross Country          Winter Track              Spring Track

Football                                                       

Students participating in Athletics must meet the following requirements:

1. Must be passing at least four classes per quarter.

2. Must possess qualities of dependability, leadership, good attendance, and               positive discipline.

STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING

All students are expected to dress in proper attire. Proper attire means clean clothing free of rips and holes. Clothing should never be a disruption to any student’s learning process. Students must at all times wear appropriate and safe footwear. The administration will issue additional directives on inappropriate apparel as the need arises. If dress code infractions occur, a student will be given the opportunity to secure appropriate attire. If the student is unable or unwilling to secure appropriate attire, parents will be contacted.

The following articles are not permitted:

1) Shorts or skirts that are hemmed less than mid-thigh;

      2) Shirts with straps that are less than 2 inches wide, shirts that expose the midriff or the shoulder area (i.e. spaghetti straps, halter tops, etc.) and any shirts that are made of transparent material.

      3) Clothing which exposes undergarments.

      4) Clothing or jewelry that promotes the use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco;        

5) Clothing with abusive/suggestive language or symbolism, clothing with obscene or       profane language and/or symbols;                       

      6) Any clothing/accessory that is injurious, offensive, or distracting to the educational process.

      7) Headwear, including but not limited to hats, hoods, visors or sunglasses.

8) Hazardous footwear, i.e., Roller Blades®, Heelies®, etc.

EVENT GUIDELINES

Students and guests attending all after school functions are required to adhere to all school hour rules.

1.  Signs and Posters:

a. All signs and posters for events must be approved by the Administration and receive a green “Raymond High School – Principal’s Office” stamp authorizing said posting;

b. All signs and posters must be taken down by the group/committee who posted them immediately following the advertised event;

c. Unauthorized signs and posters will be taken down.        

2.  Students and Guests:

a. Students and guests attending all after school functions are required to adhere to all school hour rules.

b. Students must arrange in advance for their transportation. Students must leave immediately at the end of the event.

c. No student will be readmitted once he or she leaves the building.

d. No persons from the school or elsewhere are allowed to loiter outside the school during a school dance/social.

e. Raymond High School students must use the following procedure when inviting guests:

·         Secure a Guest Recommendation Form which is available in the main office for all events. 

·         Complete guest form.

Submit completed form to the Administration one week prior to the event.