Responsibilities+of+Students

** Responsibilities of Student Participants  ** Students are reminded that they represent their respective schools in this county-wide event. Considerate and courteous behavior is expected from all participants. 1. Each team selects a team captain who is responsible for either reciting the answer or designating a specific team member, by name, to answer the question. The team captain collaborates with other team members before giving an answer. 2. No cell phones, paper, pencils, ** food, drink **, or books are permitted at the competition. Only **re-closable, bottled** **water** may be brought in. 3. Furniture, desks, chairs, etc. in the contest room should not be rearranged until the moderator is present to supervise. 4. Classroom displays, contents of desks, computers, etc. should NOT be disturbed. Be especially careful with other computer related equipment, SmartBoards, projectors, etc. 5. Students are not permitted to confer with opposing teams or the audience once the contest has begun. 6. Sometimes, in the midst of the competition, a moderator may make a decision that is controversial. However**, the moderator’s decision is final**. 7. Students must remain in the contest room until the announcement to move is made. Students must be quiet in the hallways as other teams may still be completing their questions. 8. At the conclusion of the third round, students assist the moderator, team leader, and parents in returning the contest room to its original condition. 9. Students must follow all pre-arranged transportation arrangements. ** The Reading Olympics Committee is not responsible for lost items,  ** ** including backpacks and coats. __It is best to send backpacks home or not to bring them to the competition.__ **
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