SECTION III

Withdrawals and Removals

Article I

A. A member may withdraw through her personal choice.

B. Members of the organization who withdraw by choice for any reason may not rejoin the group without meeting all requirements for new membership.

Article II

A. Students who fail to maintain grade and/or conduct standards shall be on probation. Probation means that the student shall be removed from activities for the following six weeks.

B. If the student’s grades and conduct become satisfactory by the end of the following six weeks, the student may resume participation.

C. If the student’s grades and/or conduct do not become satisfactory by the end of the following six weeks, the student shall be removed from the team and may only be reinstated through the try-out method.

D. Only one probationary period per student, per year will be permitted. Membership will be terminated if a member earns a second probationary period in a year.

E. Members who have been involuntarily removed for unsatisfactory conduct as a team member may not try out again.

F. The principal has the final decision related to any and all dance/drill team activities.

Article III

A. The failure to maintain any qualification required for membership shall warrant removal by the director from the organization. This includes Section II, Article I, Part A, as documented by the director.

B. Proof of the following will result in immediate dismissal:

1. Possession/use/illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs in Belle uniform, Belle shirts, or practice clothing.

2. Possession/use/illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs on school grounds or on school sponsored activities.