All qualified students may try out for membership on an athletic team and in extra-curricular activities. The school is committed to providing everyone a fair chance to participate. Unfortunately, not everyone who tries out can always be accepted. The decision of the coach or moderator is final. Parents are encouraged to help their children understand that not everyone will be selected.

Extra -Curricular Activity Code: Pertains to all school clubs and organizations aside from athletic teams and cheerleading squads.

All students engaged in school clubs and activities shall be doing passing work in at least 25 credit hours (5 Academic Classes) of high school work per week. Those students not meeting this requirement shall be ineligible for the next (7) calendar days, beginning the day immediately after the coach and student-athlete are notified. Drivers Education is not part of the twenty-five hours.

A student must be in attendance by 10:00 A.M. in order to participate in a practice or event.     

Any variance must be granted by the administration.

AMBASSADORS
The Ambassadors program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. These students are selected by the administration to represent Alleman to the elementary schools and to help with incoming freshmen.

DRAMA CLUB
The Drama Club is open to all students. Its purpose is to present the three major school productions each year. Entertaining activities and educational field trips are also sponsored by the club.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
AHS Habitat for Humanity Club is open to all students wishing to earn service hours, gain leadership opportunities, and have fun while helping others! Meetings are held at school. Students age 16- 18 may build on Habitat for Humanity QC home sites on Saturdays during the school year. Come build with us!

INTERNATIONAL CLUB
The International Club is open to all students interested in all foreign cultures and languages with an emphasis on Spanish and French. Various activities are planned throughout the year including a “Foreign Language and Cultural Awareness Week.”

KEY CLUB
Key Club is an international youth organization whose membership is dedicated to the service of home, school and community. Membership is comprised of individuals who have applied for acceptance and been nominated by an Alleman faculty member.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
A chapter of the National Honor Society was formed at Alleman in 1954. To be selected as a member of the society is one of the highest honors that can be paid to a high school student. Its purpose is to give recognition to those who have distinguished themselves in character, leadership, scholarship, and service. Members are chosen by the Faculty Council from among those students who have attended Alleman for one or more semesters and have completed the third quarter of their sophomore year. These students are required to have at least a 3.50 G.P.A. A copy of the Selection/Dismissal process is sent to each family in the first mailing of the school year.

NEWSPAPER STAFF
Alleman publishes a school newspaper, “Pioneer Press”. All students are encouraged to submit articles to the staff. 

YEARBOOK STAFF
Alleman publishes a school yearbook, “Pioneer”. Students are encouraged to contact the moderator.

BAND
The official performing unit of the Pioneer music department, is open to all students who have demonstrated musical ability through elementary and junior high school. The Pep Band performs at all home football games, and for several parades around the Quad-City region.

REFLECTIONS
Alleman’s fine arts and literary magazine is published annually. It includes poetry, short stories, essays, art work, original musical compositions, and foreign language pieces submitted by students from all grades. Students at all grade levels interested in being on the staff are encouraged to join.

SIGMA ALPHA DELTA (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
This organization strives to "make a difference" in promoting and living a life without destructive decisions. Members pledge to abstain from the use of drugs, alcohol and degrading behavior. The group sponsors and promotes activities and campaigns to encourage students to "live above the influence." This organization is open to all Alleman students.

STUDENT COUNCIL
The Student Council organization is designed to be an important part of every school. Its aims are to serve as a medium of communication between the student body and the faculty and administration of a school, to provide opportunities for students to participate in the government of the school, to promote and maintain high standards of individual responsibility, initiative, cooperation, and maturity among the students to share in the development, promotion, coordination, and management of school activities, and thereby to nurture in all students’ traits of good citizenship.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Some student organizations have their own by-laws that govern student discipline within that organization. In the case of a violation of school rules, the by-laws of the organization will determine the appropriate discipline and the student’s standing within the organization that may go above and beyond the school’s disciplinary code.  Disciplinary procedures for all other clubs/activities will be handled as outlined below.

HIGHLY OBJECTIONABLE HABITS such as the possession of or use of or remaining present where there are illegal drugs, including the underage use of alcohol, or other Grave Offenses as listed in the Handbook can cause the student to be suspended from the club/organization. Any student who holds an elected office or appointed position in a school club/organization/team must resign from that office/position if he/she commits a grave offense as described in the handbook.

FIRST OFFENSE:
A thirty (30) school day suspension from the club/organization activities. A first offense suspension for a member of Competitive Dance team will be calculated based on 1/3 of the season. This suspension does not affect activities which are required parts of a course grade. If the offense occurs during a time when school is not in session, the suspension will take effect upon the first day that classes resume.

VOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Voluntary admission, in writing to the Principal or Assistant Principal, by the student of an infraction involving substance abuse will result in the consequence being reduced by half. The purpose of this provision is to encourage the student to accept responsibility for his/her actions/decisions. The voluntary admission may NOT be used if the rule infraction is already known to the Principal and/or Assistant Principal. This provision may be used only once during a high school career and for a first offense only.

SECOND OFFENSE WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL:
A sixty (60) school day suspension from the club/organization activities. If however, the second offense occurs within 365 calendar days of the first offense, then the suspension will be for one calendar year. Periods of ineligibility may not be served concurrently. A second offense for a member of the Competitive Dance team will be calculated based on two-thirds of the season. If the offense occurs during a time when school is not in session, the suspension will take effect upon the first day that classes resume.

THIRD OFFENSE WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL:
The student will be suspended for a minimum of one calendar year from the date of the offense with the possibility of no further participation unless 50 hours of work detentions at Alleman are satisfactorily completed. Periods of ineligibility may not be served concurrently.