8110    Public Performances by Students

Students/General

Instructors shall be encouraged to provide students for public performances when such performances contribute to educational process and objectives and when it does not interfere with other scheduled activities or classes within the school.

1.      All performances involving the use of students shall be approved by the building principal.

2.      The extended use of one particular group shall be discouraged.

3.      Students participating in a performance shall conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for their age and in such a way as to bring credit to their school.

4.      Performances that are scheduled outside school hours are preferred. Performances during school hours should be limited to the class period during which the activity is usually taught to that particular student or students.

5.      Student organizations may participate in the activities of the school district and with patriotic and civic groups in the community upon the approval of the principal. The time of participation should not seriously interfere with the school program. The board does not believe it advisable to use the musical organizations to further the public relations of particular institutions or for local political rallies. It does believe that the organizations may be used to honor the position represented by certain high public office or to honor visiting dignitaries to this community.

6.      Student organizations or groups shall not be paid for participating or performing when they represent the school.

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Policy Adopted: 2/26/74

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