Student Co/Extra Curricular Activities

ASB and Class Council

The ASB leaders are responsible for planning school-wide activities and supervising ASB funds. ASB officers meet during the Exploration and can be composed of elected ASB officers, appointed ASB officers, and senators. Elections and appointments are held in the fall. To hold an ASB leadership position, students must purchase an ASB card, meet all Level Up requirements, and agree to the oath of office governed by the constitution.

ASB Cards

ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ANY ACTIVITY SANCTIONED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY MUST PURCHASE AN ASB CARD TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THOSE ACTIVITIES. Most student activities, for example: newspaper, athletics, dances, assemblies, homecoming, etc., are financed by the Associated Student Body fund. The greatest single source of revenue for this fund is the sale of Associated Student Body Activity cards. Students can save in many ways with an ASB card. It provides free admittance to all home regular season athletic events and discounted tickets at away games. Students also can participate in countless other events at a discount, such as plays, dances, choir and band performances, etc. The card may be purchased from the main office at any time during the year but get your card soon to get the most savings possible! If students purchase their ASB before ID cards are printed, the ASB indicator will be printed on the ID card. If the student waits to purchase ASB, they will need to get a sticker to add to their ID card. The price of the ASB card is $60.00. Scholarships are available for students who need support. Each student eligible to participate in the federal free and reduced-price meals program will have ASB fees waived. Please see your office professional, school admin, or school counselor for support. Students with a Gibson Ek ASB card can access events at their home high school for the ASB price.

Athletics

Gibson Ek students may participate in athletics at their boundary area high school. Issaquah, Skyline, and Liberty high schools are members of the KingCo Conference, the SeaKing District, and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. Teams compete with other teams throughout the conference and state for league, district, and state honors. For students to participate in any athletic program or cheer/dance/drill, they must:

• Complete online registration via FinalForms
• Maintain academic eligibility per the athletic handbook
• Purchase an ASB card 
• Pay the District participation fee of (scholarships available)
• Return to the coach all previous sports equipment/uniforms issued or pay for them

Students not meeting academic eligibility will receive communication from administration about probation or suspension after each progress reporting period. Details are available in the athletic handbook.

Attendance Required for Both Athletics and Activities

A student is expected to attend all class periods or for internship of the day of a practice or event to participate in activities that afternoon or evening. If an athlete is not in all their classes or at their internship, they cannot participate in practice or an event that afternoon or evening. This expectation applies to all activities, athletics and fine arts events. Participation may be denied for failure to comply with this policy. The only exceptions to this rule are: school related and approved absences (field trips), medical, dental, family emergencies, or legal appointments when appropriate written verification of the appointment from the provider has been submitted to the attendance office upon their return.

Gibson Ek is on a different schedule than the other high schools. Students are expected to communicate with their coaches/advisors about the difference in schedule that may mean they have to arrive late to practice. Students can arrange with Gibson Ek administration to miss PM advisory on Mondays and Fridays and leave school at 3:25 p.m. to attend practice.

For competitions that require an early dismissal from school, students need to communicate schedules with Gibson Ek and with their internship mentors, if applicable.

Requirements

Gibson Ek High School provides many opportunities for student involvement in co/extra-curricular programs, including activities, athletics and fine arts. As representatives of our school, students who participate in these programs are held to high expectations and standards. We expect ALL students to demonstrate excellent sportsmanship and always be positive role models. To be eligible for co/extra-curricular programs, students must purchase an ASB card and be academically eligible per program requirements. Additionally, Gibson Ek students may participate in athletics, dance, cheer and theater at their boundary area high schools, but they must purchase an ASB card and activity fees and be academically eligible.  Scholarships are available for students who need support. Please see your school admin, or school counselor for support.

Sport Offerings

Student Athletic/Activity Code

The opportunity to participate in the interscholastic athletic/activity program is a privilege granted to all District students. Participants in this voluntary program are expected to conform to specific conduct standards established by the District, principals, athletic directors and coaches. All interscholastic activities and events shall comply with the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA).

A student who is found to be in violation of any athletic/activity rules is subject to removal from the team. General conduct expectations and requirements for students participating in athletics/activities are found in Regulation 2151 and the Issaquah School District Athletic Handbook, copies of which may be obtained at any school or on the district website.