Policy 6700

Authorization of Student Activities

Authorization of Student Activities

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board
Last Revision
Original publish date: 11/24/2009
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The Lincoln Board of Education authorizes Lincoln Public Schools to offer an activity program for students in high schools. The program will include activities which a) enhance student learning related to the District goals and objectives, b) provide opportunities in areas where students have special talents and interests and c) provide opportunity for students to develop societal values such as leadership, sportsmanship and cooperation.

  • Vocal Ensembles
    • Concert Choir*
    • Swing/Show Choir*
    • Mixed Chorus*
    • Other Select and Non-select Groups
  • Instrumental Ensembles
    • Marching Band*
    • Concert Band*
    • Jazz Band*
    • Symphonic Band*
    • Orchestra*
    • Pep Band
    • Other Select and Non-select Groups*
  • Forensics
    • Debate*
    • Speech*
  • Drama
    • School Play
    • One-Act Play*
    • Broadway Musical
  • Math Contest
  • Science Olympiad
  • Quiz Bowl
  • AFJROTC
  • Journalism
    • School Newspaper*
    • School Yearbook*
  • Career and Technical Student Organizations
    • DECA
    • FBLA
    • FCCLA
    • Educators Rising
    • FFA
    • HOSA
    • Skills USA
  • NSAA Athletics
    • Baseball*
    • Basketball*
    • Bowling*
    • Cross Country*
    • Football*
    • Golf*
    • Soccer*
    • Softball*
    • Swimming and Diving*
    • Tennis*
    • Track and Field*
    • Volleyball*
    • Wrestling*
  • NSAA Unified Sports
    • Unified Bowling*
    • Unified Track*
    • Dance Team
    • Cheer Squad
    • Student Council

*Curriculum activities that may include NSAA competition(s).

 

Activities offered may vary from school to school, depending on interest and enrollment. Review of programs will be conducted annually by principals, athletic directors and District administrators. Changes to the above list will be approved annually by the Board of Education.

 

Lincoln Public Schools high schools may be members of the Nebraska Schools Activities Association (NSAA) and will follow rules and guidelines that meet or exceed the standards of the NSAA when participating as a member in those activities. The Superintendent or designee shall, as required by law, designate each school-sponsored interscholastic athletic team or sport as either: (1) boys; (2) girls; or (3) mixed.