LUMBERTON – The Public Schools of Robeson County has released information regarding a new school rule based on PSRC Policy 2475 that will help govern student-athletes at games and extracurricular activities.
The rule aligns with the disciplinary policy already in place for non-student-athletes and includes disciplinary measures to address the behavior of student-athletes attending games at other PSRC schools, including students involved in fights at those games.
Effective immediately, student-athletes in grades 6-12 who are involved in a physical altercation or disruptive behavior at any afterschool or extracurricular activity on any school campus or school-sponsored activity occurring before or after school will receive the following disciplinary action:
● First Offense - 10 Day Out of School Suspension along with all activities during the suspension period.
● Second Offense - 10 Day Out of School Suspension and a 90-day ban from all activities.
● Third Offense - Recommendation for Long Term Suspension from school and all activities.