It would not be prudent to ignore that this is a fact in our schools today. We must do what we can to be a good example as well as a good mentor. While our students must register for the Robotics "class" and are graded for their activity, we are still governed by the district Co-Curricular Code.
http://www.d214.org/co-curricular/co-curricular-code/
This policy applies basically 24 hours a day and is in full force while we travel and compete. We remind students and parents at every opportunity and especially prior to travel. Any failure to comply gets you a trip home at your own expense and all of the consequences outlined in the code. What is more important though in my mind, is reiterating that a seemingly simple mistake has long term effects. As most members of FRC teams are on track to attend good schools and/or are interning at sponsor locations, a simple slip could halt all further opportunity. Yes, it is very hard to say "no" or to walk away when approached, but all of our students have taken the hard step to be on an FRC team. That gives them the extra bit of confidence and intestinal fortitude to at least resist the temptation when it does occur.