Codes of Conduct "One That Works"

THE PROBLEM
Every school year, millions of student athletes across the country sign a code of conduct.  This is done with the hope and expectations that chemical health violations and other behaviors of concern will be brought into check.  However, for the most part student codes of conduct are poorly written which can lead to nullification either in the courts or simply through parental dissent.  Not only is a poorly written code a concern but a well written code can have just as many problems if the people charged with enforcing the code do not apply the rules and regulations fairly and without prejudice.  Data collected by the American Athletic Institute substantiated previous claims that athlete alcohol use actually surpasses general student population use between tenth and eleventh grade. Much of the problem was attributed to ineffective codes of conduct.

’s SOLUTION
A well written and properly enforced code of conduct can and does work.  The American Athletic Institute’s  “Codes of Conduct-One That Works” has helped nearly 800 high schools begin the process of rewriting their codes for today’s challenges, while sending a clear message to community, youth and adults that student athlete drug use and other out of character behavior will not be tolerated. This workshop will help attendees discover the purpose of a code, code components and valuable examples of clear and consistent boundaries to guide young student athletes toward adulthood in a program of excellence.

 

Bringing To Life A Piece of Paper

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The reason for developing a school's code of conduct is not to punish those who break the rules. A code of conduct which is well thought out, clearly written, and effectively communicated in a variety of ways, sets behavioral standards to assist youth in making good decisions. It also sets the clear and consistent boundaries for your programs. The five essential elements to effective codes of conduct are:

 

Codes of Conduct "One That Works"

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The purpose of this document is to provide written suggestions to member school districts, for strengthening your codes. All suggestions should be instituted only in conjunction with appropriate code approval by committees, legal counsels and stakeholders.

 

Twelve Things To Add To Your Code

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The code shall be a living document that is proactive and character based rather than reactive and punishment based. We shall simply tell our student athletes what is expected from them behaviorally, if they are to be afforded the privilege of representing this community. Consequences shall be universal and the timing of any incident shall not be any consideration in the logical series of events that are initiated upon any confirmed violation.