Safety Expectations at BCPS Athletic Events
BCPS and THS are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all staff, students and spectators participating in athletic events. Athletic programs positively impact the community, and it is our expectation that student athlete and spectator behaviors reflect our core values of teamwork and sportsmanship. Attendance at athletic events is a privilege.
To ensure our sporting events remain safe, family-oriented events, we are asking all members of the BCPS community to do their part by:
1. Reviewing expectations about appropriate conduct at sporting events.
- Once spectators have entered a game, there will be no readmittance if they choose to leave before the game has ended.
- Loitering at athletic events or on school grounds after the conclusion of the event will not be permitted.
- Anyone engaging in violent or criminal behavior at a sporting event will be removed from the premises immediately and not be permitted to return to any BCPS campus for athletics or extra-curricular activities for a period of no less than 90 days. Students will be subject to serious school and legal consequences.
- Spectators are expected to demonstrate positive and appropriate behavior at all times.
2. Bringing only approved bags and items:
- Only the following type of bag is allowed: small clutch bags, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" or approximately the size of a hand. These bags may be subject to search prior to entry. An exception will be made for medically necessary items and diaper bags. These bags may be subject to search prior to entry.
- No dangerous, prohibited, and inappropriate items are permitted at BCPS events.
3. Immediately sharing with school officials any information that might compromise the safety of others.
4. Arranging timely transportation to and from events for all unaccompanied high school students in attendance.
