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STARK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 418 SOUTH FRANKLIN P.O. BOX 419 TOULON, IL 61483-0419 PHONE (309) 286-4451 OR (309) 286-4531 Fax (309) 286-3321
BOARD OF EDUCATION MARTIN CANTWELL, PRESIDENT KEITH KNOBLOCH, VICE-PRESIDENT W. DAVID TURNER, SECRETARY ROBERT GROTER BRIAN REWERTS ELIZABETH RUMBOLD RONALD TURNBULL
ADMINISTRATION JERRY KLOOSTER, SUPERINTENDENT MIKE DOMICO, JR.HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TIM CARSTENS, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES ELIZABETH KELLINGTON, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR RENEE WALLACE, ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL SCOTT PAXSON, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Failure to read this handbook does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations described herein. While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, Stark County High School reserves the right to change, without prior notice, any rules, policies, fees, and programs described herein to reflect Board of Education or Administrative action.
WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL As principal and on behalf of the entire Stark County High School Staff, I would like to welcome you to the 2010-2011 school year. I am convinced you will be genuinely impressed with the professionalism, expertise, pride and dedication our staff possesses. We continue to strive for high standards with all involved in our school. Our educational system is sound allowing every parent and student the opportunity for growth and involvement. We invite all vested family members to stay involved in the educational process. A cooperative effort with all parties involved helps guarantee success of all students. Each year our expectations rise and the responsibility placed upon the student increases as the need to better prepare our students grows. Our schedule change to an eight period day was met with excitement and success. We dedicate ourselves to create experiences and memories that contribute to productive students and citizens. The atmosphere created in our school is very important and is the byproduct of pride and dedication by all who participate. I challenge everyone to stay involved, push for higher standards and impress upon all that Stark County is a very special place where quality students are the norm. All of the new curricular changes will create new academic opportunities, i.e. earning college credit during a student’s high school career, raising test scores and creating numerous scholarship opportunities for students pursuing any and all career choices. The establishment of the STARK COUNTY MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY is another step in promoting the academic priority our district has taken in providing all students every possible advantage in furthering their education after their Junior High School and High School careers. Each student should be aware of the fact that our community invested in them and their responsibility is to capitalize on the great teachers, staff and surroundings by working to the best of their ability. Our students must realize that our school has purpose and drive. Each student has the ability to make positive choices that contributes to an atmosphere whereby everyone benefits. Stark County High School is truly unique. As a team, our daily teaching and learning sequences become easier, fun and productive. I challenge everyone to approach each day with energy, enthusiasm and a sense of purpose. The concept of our handbook has slightly changed. All procedures and policies will be separate from the student’s assignment notebooks. This change is a positive step in assisting students in organizing procedures, policies, expectations and classroom work. This tool also contributes to our learning environment. Please read carefully as you will be held accountable for the contents outlined. Situations will arise that are not addressed in the handbook. In these cases, situations will be handled individually, privately, professionally and confidently. I look forward to a productive and educational school year. Together we will promote respect, pride, discipline, LEARNING, and together we will work to achieve our goals to the best of our abilities. Mike Domico, Principal
CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN A crisis management plan including fire, severe weather and other emergency information for the district is updated yearly and is available for viewing in the principal’s office. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES A Stark County CUSD #100 school building may be used by any non-profit community organization by contacting the office of that school building and completing a simple form for information purposes and providing a certificate of insurance. Anyone desiring to rent school facilities must first obtain approval through the principal. Use of a building on weekends or holidays will depend on the availability of facility in question and the availability of support staff. There will be no charge for local school district pupil organizations or for parent-teacher organization meetings. POLICIES AND PROCEDURESADMISSION & BIRTH CERTIFICATES New students must show evidence of attendance from another school system by either a report card or a transfer record from that school system. A new student who transfers from an Illinois public school to a high school in the Stark County School District should have a completed Transfer Record Form from the previous school district upon registering in our District. All new pupils will report to the office to fill out a registration form before being assigned to a class. If a student transfers in, a screening test for appropriate grade placement may be administered. Students are required to have a certified copy of their birth certificate or other reliable proof of identity. Parents/guardians will be notified that if they don’t comply by presenting a certified copy of the birth certificate within 10 days, law enforcement agencies will be notified. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Stark County CUSD #100 provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status of unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status, use of lawful products while at work, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations, and other legally protected categories. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYStark County CUSD #100 insures equal education opportunities are offered to students, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or handicap. Questions in reference to educational opportunities may be directed to the Stark County District Superintendent of Schools at 300 Van Buren, Wyoming, Illinois 61491. Phone (309) 695-6123. RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE HANDLING OF SCHOOL RECORDS The district maintains two types of school records for each student: permanent record and temporary record. These records may be integrated. The permanent record shall include: Basic identifying information, including the student’s name and address, birth date and place, gender, and the names and addresses of the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) Academic transcripts, including grades, class rank, graduation date, grade level achieved, and scores on college entrance examinations Attendance record Accident and health reports Record of release of permanent record information in accordance with 105 ILCS 10/6© Scores received on all State assessment tests administered at the high school level (that is, grades 9 through 12) The permanent record may include: Honors and awards received School-sponsored activities and athletics No other information shall be kept in the permanent record. The permanent record shall be maintained for at least 60 years after the student graduated, withdrew, or transferred. All information not required to be kept in the permanent record is kept in the student temporary record and must include: A record of release of temporary record information in accordance with 105 ILCS 10/6© Scores received on the State assessment tests administered in the elementary grade levels (that is, kindergarten through grade 8) Information regarding serious infractions (that is, those involving drugs, weapons, or bodily harm to another) that resulted in expulsion, suspension, or the imposition of punishment or sanction Information provided under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (325 ILCS 5/8.6), including any final finding report received from a Child Protective Service Unit. Completed home language survey The temporary record may include: Family background information Intelligence test scores, group and individual Aptitude test scores Reports of psychological evaluations, including information on intelligence, personality, and academic information obtained through test administration, observation, or interviews Elementary and secondary achievement level test results Participation in extracurricular activities, including any offices held in school-sponsored clubs or organizations Honors and awards received Teacher anecdotal records Other disciplinary information Special education files, including the report of the multidisciplinary staffing on which placement or non-placement was based, and all records and tape recordings relating to special education placement hearings and appeals Verified reports or information from non-educational persons, agencies, or organizations Verified information of clear relevance to the student’s education The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Illinois Student Records Act afford parents/guardians and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are: 1. The right to inspect and copy the student’s education records within 15 school days of the day the District receives a request for access. 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, irrelevant, or improper. 3. The right to permit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that the FERPA or Illinois School Student Records Act authorizes disclosure without consent. 4. The right to a copy of any school student record proposed to be destroyed or deleted. 5. The right to prohibit the release of directory information concerning the parent’s/guardian’s child. 6. The right to request that military recruiters or institutions of higher learning not be granted access to your secondary school student’s name, address, and telephone numbers without your prior written consent. 7. The right contained in this statement: No person may condition the granting or withholding of any right, privilege or benefits or make as a condition of employment, credit, or insurance the securing by any individual of any information from a student’s temporary record which such individual may obtain through the exercise of any right secured under state law. 8. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA. MISSION STATEMENT “The mission of District 100 is to provide a strong educational foundation that prepares students to realize their greatest potential.” School Mascot
Nickname – “The Rebels” School Colors – Red, Black, White School Song
REBEL ROUSER
Rebel fans let’s give a shout Let’s show what pride is all about Rebel team fight for your name Let’s win this game. Stark County High our goal’s the same Forever loyal we remain Red, Black, White – Let’s fight, fight, fight And win tonight! STARK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT The primary purpose of Stark County High school is to educate ALL individuals so that they may have a successful life and make positive contributions to society. Stark County High School believes that education is the development of the mind. Education aims to teach each student to think, so that he/she may form judgments based upon reason and moral law. The school is progressive in that it is ever ready to change in order to improve the education for students. The school believes that along with mental growth, there should be fostered a sense of social responsibility, an appreciation of esthetic and ethical values, and the growth of proper physical development. The Stark County High School philosophy is to assist each pupil in developing to the best of his/her ability the following objectives. I. Educational Objectives Help the student: 1. prepare for college work; 2. prepare for a vocation; 3. prepare for lifelong learning; 4. prepare to actively participate in local, state, and national government. II. Social Objectives Help the student: 1. develop a skill for the use of leisure time; 2. develop one's knowledge of safety in everyday life; 3. develop citizenship in the following areas: personal conduct, manners, and morals; 4. develop participation in community life; 5. develop worthy home membership; 6. develop good health habits; 7. develop the ability to understand, willingly accept, and to carry out responsibilities. STARK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TIME SCHEDULE
REGULAR SCHEDULE (Schedule 1) 1st period 8:10 - 8:54 2nd period 8:58 - 9:42 3rd period 9:46 - 10:30 4th period 10:34 - 11:18 5th period 11:22 - 11:52 A lunch 5th period 11:56 - 12:40 A class 5th period 11:22 - 12:06 B class 5th period 12:10 - 12:40 B lunch 6th period 12:44 - 1:28 7th period 1:32 - 2:16 8th period 2:20 - 3:04 1 HOUR LATE TAKE-UP (Schedule 2) 1st period 9:10 - 9:39 2nd period 9:43 - 10:12 3rd period 10:16 - 10:45 4th period 10:49 - 11:18 2 HOUR LATE TAKE-UP (Schedule 3) 1st period 10:10 - 10:24 2nd period 10:28 - 10:42 3rd period 10:46 - 11:00 4th period 11:04 - 11:18 HEAT/EARLY RELEASE (Schedule 4) 1st period 8:10 - 8:44 2nd period 8:48 - 9:22 3rd period 9:26 - 10:00 4th period 10:04 - 10:38 5th period 10:42 - 11:18 6th period 11:22 - 11:52 A lunch 6th period 11:56 - 12:40 A class 6th period 11:22 - 12:06 B class 6th period 12:10 - 12:40 B lunch 7th period 12:44 - 1:14 8th period 1:18 - 1:57 HALF DAY SCHOOL (Schedule 5) 1st period 8:10 - 8:58 2nd period 9:02 - 9:50 3rd period 9:54 - 10:42 4th period 10:46 - 11:34 A.M. ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Schedule 6) 1st period 8:10 - 8:45 2nd period 8:49 - 9:24 3rd period 9:28 - 10:03 Activity period 10:07 - 10:30 4th period 10:34 - 11:18 P.M. ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Schedule 7) Activity period 12:44 - 1:07 6th period 1:11 - 1:46 7th period 1:50 - 2:25 8th period 2:29 - 3:04
TEACHER NAME SUBJECT MATTER Mike Domico Principal Michael Bosomworth English Dustin Browning Mathematics Tim Carstens Director of Student Services/Health Chris Cinnamon Instrumental Music Alan Curry Science Dianna Davis Home Economics Vicki Deusinger Librarian Scott Fairfield Agriculture Kathie Gibler English/Speech Sharon Hall Resource Jarrod Hippen Physical Education/Health Lisa Jacobs Art Elizabeth Kellington Guidance Counselor Niki Kelly Special Education Terry Kochis Industrial Arts Jim Langdon Physical Education/Drivers Ed William Loane Social Studies Mary McMillen Spanish Jay Melton Mathematics Amy Milroy Social Studies Jade Noard Mathematics/Social Studies Taul Noard Mathematics Sonrisa Nolan English/Spanish Angie Roark Choral Music Myra Turner Science/Math Tim Wagner Science/Math Nancy Wier Resource Patty Wilkinson Business Barbara Winans English SCHOOL CALENDAR 2010 - 2011 Aug. 16 NO SCHOOL - Teachers' Institute 17 First Day of School for Students – 11:30 Dismissal Sept. 6 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day 15 Progress reports sent home 29 Early dismissal 11:18 am – Teacher In-service 30 School Pictures – Stark County Elementary Oct. 11 NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day 15 End of 1st Qtr. 20 Report cards sent home 21 Early dismissal 2:00 pm – Parent/Teacher Conf 22 NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 11 NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day 17 Progress reports sent home 17 Early Dismissal @ 11:18 am - Staff Development 25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Day 26 NO SCHOOL Dec. 21 End of 2nd Qtr. 22-Jan 1 NO SCHOOL – Christmas break 3 NO SCHOOL – Teacher’s Institute 4 School resumes 5 Report cards sent home 17 NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Feb 2 Progress reports sent home 21 NO SCHOOL – President’s Day 23 Early dismissal 11:18 am – Teacher In-service 28-Mar 11 ISAT’S 3rd-5th Mar. 7 NO SCHOOL - Casmir Pulaski Birthday 11 End of 3rd Qtr. 16 Report cards sent home 17 Early Dismissal @ 2:00pm – Parent/Teacher Conf 18 NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences Apr 6 Early dismissal 11:18 am – Teacher In-service 11-15 STS testing 1st – 2nd 13 Progress reports sent home 18-25 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break May 23 NO SCHOOL - Teachers' Institute (tentative) 24 Last Day of School – End of 4th quarter (tentative, depending on emergency days used)
CANCELLATION OF SCHOOL AND EMERGENCY CLOSING In the event of emergency school closing, announcements will be made as early as possible over the Alert Now program and the radio stations and television stations listed: RADIO WMBD (1470 a.m.) WJRE (93.9 f.m.) WKEI (1450 a.m.) WAAG (95.0 f.m.) WGIL (1400 a.m.) WHHK (102.5 f.m.) WLSR (92.7 f.m.) TELEVISION WHOI Channel 19 (Peoria) WEEK Channel 25 (Peoria) WMBD Channel 31 (Peoria) ATHLETIC BOOSTERS The Stark County Sports Booster Club has been active since the consolidation of the schools. The purpose of the club is to supplement the needs of the athletic department. Meetings are held monthly. FINE ARTS NETWORK The Stark County Fine Arts Network is a group formed in 1998 that combined the Stark County Music Boosters and the Stark County Arts Council. The goal of the Network is to support the “Arts” in our community using the time, talents and fund raising abilities of volunteers. Meetings are held monthly. STARK COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION The Stark County Education Foundation was founded to support and enhance district programs. The Foundation has a three-fold mission. First, it provides grants to teachers for innovative instructional programs. Second, it provides scholarships for graduates planning post-secondary education. Third, it provides funds so that no Stark County student is prevented from participating in educational activities for financial reasons. The Foundation Board meets four times each year. Anyone interested in being on or working with the Foundation Board should contact the school principal for information. RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RtI) Response to Intervention (RtI) is a government mandated early prevention program designed to prevent school failure. If a student is struggling academically or behaviorally, grade level teams will determine interventions. If more intense interventions are needed, a meeting notice will be sent to gather as a team to review the case. Parents will be invited to become part of the problem-solving team. Team members for each Tier 3 case may include appropriate grade level teachers, other staff who may provide interventions, Henry Stark personnel, parents, and the building principal. The student will be progress monitored from the time interventions are put in place. Special education placement will be considered if interventions do not promote adequate progress. REMEMBER- this is a general education mandate. Students who need speech services or who may be mentally impaired do not use this model. Testing will be done at the time of referral to determine services in these areas. Any students considered for retention should be placed in RtI by second semester and prior to that recommendation. COURSE SELECTION Students will select their courses of study in spring registration during the second semester. A course selected by a student cannot be dropped nor can a new selection be made without consent of the principal. New course selections must be made during the first week of the semester. Subjects cannot be changed or dropped after that time. If a class is dropped after the deadline, unless teacher initiated, the grade will be recorded as an "F" for the semester. If a student fails the first quarter of a required course, an attempt will be made to transfer the student to a lower level required course. STUDENT CLASSIFICATION Freshman 0 - 7 credits Sophomore 8 - 14 credits Junior 15 - 21 credits Senior 20 - 28 credits
SUMMER SCHOOL & INTERVENTION PROGRAM Students in grades 9-12 may be required to attend summer school for additional credit and/or academic intervention for the purpose of continuing current class work. The Stark County High School staff will be developing an intervention program for any and all students requiring additional classroom assistance. This may result in before, during, after school, and Saturday programs. COLLEGE COURSES With prior approval of the high school principal, credit towards graduation will be granted for college courses from an accredited institution. DRIVER EDUCATION Students will not be able to enroll in Driver Education unless they have earned a minimum of eight (8) credits in the two semesters preceding the class (State of Illinois requirement). FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS Foreign Exchange students are guests of Stark County High School. Stark County High School credits will be transferred to home high school to determine credit and class status.
BLACK HAWK POLICY
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Each course is worth 0.5 units of credit per semester per subject. Each student will take seven (7) courses with an option for eight (8) each semester to earn a total of 3.5 to 4.0 credits per semester. Each student will be required to earn twenty-six (26) units of credit in order to graduate from Stark County High School. (Beginning with the Class of 2014) GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS The graduation requirements for a student transferring into Stark County High School will be consistent with all other Stark County High School students. Acceptance of previously earned credits will be made on a case by case basis subject to administrative determination and Board of Education policy. HOME SCHOOL POLICY Grade placement by, and academic credits earned at, a nonpublic school will be accepted if the school has a Certificate of Nonpublic School Recognition for the Illinois State Board of Education, or , if outside Illinois, if the school is accredited by the state agency governing education. A student who, after receiving instruction in a non-recognized or non-accredited school, enrolls in the District will: (1) be assigned to a grade level according to academic proficiency, and/or (2) have academic credits recognized by the District if the student demonstrates appropriate academic proficiency to the school administration. Any portion of a student’s transcript relating to such instruction will not be considered for placement on the honor roll or computation in class rank. Recognition of grade placement and academic credits awarded by a nonpublic school is at the sole discretion of the District. All school and class assignments will be made according to Board policy 7:30 and 7:40, Student Assignment, as well as administrative procedures implementing this policy. UNIT REOUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION The requirements for graduation are as follows: 1. English 4.0 credits a 2. Mathematics 3.0 credits b 3. Science 3.0 credits 4. Social Studies 3.0 credits c 5. Special Areas 1.0 credits d 6. Consumer Education 0.5 credits e 7. Driver’s Education 0.5 credits 8. Health 0.5 credits 9. Speech 0.5 credits 10. Physical Education 1.0 credits f
TOTAL 26.0 credits (Beginning with the class of 2014) a. Sophomore and Junior English will be writing intensive. b. 3 credits must include Algebra and Geometry. Remedial mathematics does not count toward a math requirement, but could be used as an elective credit for graduation. c. includes 1.0 credit in U.S. History, 1.0 credit in government and 1 elective credit. d. includes 1.0 credit selected from art, foreign language, music, or vocational education. e. may meet by 0.5 credit in Consumer Education or by passing state proficiency test (student does not receive credit towards graduation). f. counts towards GPA. EARLY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS The Board of Education, administration and teaching staff encourage the full four (4) years of participation in high school. However, when it is determined to be in the best interest of a student, it shall be the policy of this school district to consider early graduation from the high school only when the following criteria have been met and the principal recommends approval:
STATEWIDE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES The Board of Higher Education hereby announces that it has established statewide minimum admission standards for public colleges and universities in Illinois. The following high school subjects will be required of freshmen entering community college transfer programs and public universities. SUBJECTS: 4 years English, two years must be writing intensive 3 years Social Studies, must include US History, Governmen and an elective 3 years Mathematics, must include Algebra and Geometry, Remedial mathematics will not count as a mathematics requirement 3 years Science 1 semester Consumer Education 1 semester Speech 2 years Foreign Language, music, or art 4 years Physical Education 1 year Vocational Admission requirements for private colleges and universities vary. Each must be contacted separately for information about its requirements. TESTING The PRAIRIE STATE ACHIEVEMENT EXAM (PSAE) is comprised of the ACT and WORK KEYS tests. It is a required test taking place in the Junior year. PSAE test results are recorded on all high school transcripts and required for graduation. TRANSCRIPTS A transcript is basically a student's high school academic and attendance record. It includes a name and level of each subject taken and the corresponding grades. It also includes the semester period of credit earned, the grade point average, the class rank, and the number of days absent each semester. Standardized test scores, including PSAE, will be included. Identifying information includes student's name, home address, birthdate, name of guardian, home telephone number, dates of entrance and withdrawal of and graduation date. Only official transcripts carrying the school seal and the signature of an authorized school official are sent to colleges and employers. No official transcript may be sent without a release of information form signed by a parent or by the student if the student is 18 years old or older. Transcripts will not be sent unless requested by the students/parents themselves. However, the school does not make/keep a copy of student diplomas. GRADES A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F Below 60 MAKEUP WORK It is the responsibility of the student to request that teachers supply the necessary information and assignments that were missed on the day(s) of an absence. The student should see each teacher to obtain assignments. After attendance has been checked in study hall, a student who has been absent may leave study hall to see teachers to obtain assignments. If a student has been absent one (1) day, the student will have one (1) additional day unless arrangements have been made with his/her teacher. A student who has been absent multiple days should discuss with the teacher when the assignments are due. Incomplete tests/assignments are to be made up within 2 (two) school days after the end of the grading period. Exceptions will only be granted through administrative approval. GRADE CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS Grade cards are issued to students every nine weeks (four times a year). The letter grades A, B, C, D, and F are used to indicate student achievement. Special grade notices (progress reports) are mailed to the parents of each student who is making unsatisfactory progress in a course. These warning notices are usually sent during the fifth week of the nine-week period. Grade cards may be held until all fees, fines, etc. have been taken care of by the student. GRADE EXPECTATIONS Each teacher has different expectations as to what is expected in terms of class work. The grade standards in a course should be the same for different sections of the course. Individual teachers may have different expectations concerning grades and grading scales. Those expectations should be communicated to students and parents. This is accomplished by the use of a syllabus which is distributed to each student by his/her teacher. PLAGIARISM/CHEATING A form of cheating that involves presenting, as one’s own, the ideas or work of another. Plagiarism is not a question of intent. Any use of the content or style of another’s intellectual product without proper recognition of the source constitutes plagiarism. Any student plagiarizing in any form will be given an automatic zero on the assignment or test. Parents will be notified. Repeated offenses will be referred to the dean of students or the principal’s office for further disciplinary action. Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student cheating in any form will be given an automatic zero on the assignment or test. Parents will be notified. Repeated offenses will be referred to the dean of students or the principal’s office for further disciplinary action. FINAL EXAMS
HONORS Recognition will be given for superior achievements in scholarship. A student is not eligible for honors if he/she has a grade lower than "C" or an incomplete in any subject. Principal's List 4.00 High Honors 3.65 - 3.99 Honors 3.25 - 3.64 TOP ACADEMIC STUDENTS The seniors with the highest grade point averages after eight (8) semesters will be honored as the Top Academic Students. No more than (10) students will be honored and each student must have at least a 3.00 average. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Regular attendance at school is the responsibility of each individual student and his/her parents or guardian. The Illinois School Code states: "Whoever has custody or control of any child between the ages of 7 and 17 years shall cause such child to attend some public school in the district wherein the child resides the entire time it is in session during the regular school term. Any person having custody or control of a child subject to the provisions of this Article to whom notice has been given of the child's truancy and who knowingly and willfully permits such a child to persist in his truancy within that school year, upon conviction thereof shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and shall be subject to not more than 30 days imprisonment and/or fine up to $1500." Compulsory School Attendance This policy applies to individuals who have custody or control of a child: (a) between the ages of 7 and 17 years of age (unless the child has graduated from high school), or (b) who is enrolled in any of grades, kindergarten through 12, in the public school regardless of age. These individuals must cause the child to attend the District school wherein the child is assigned, except as provided herein or by State law. Subject to specific requirements in State law, the following children are not required to attend public school: (1) any child attending a private school (including a home school) or parochial school, (2) any child who is physically or mentally unable to attend school (including a pregnant student suffering medical complications as certified by her physician), (3) any child lawfully and necessarily employed, (4) any child over 12 and under 14 years of age while in confirmation classes, (5) any child absent because his or her religion forbids secular activity on a particular day, and (6) any child 16 years of age or older who is employed and is enrolled in a graduation incentives program. GENERAL ATTENDANCE POLICIES
10. Counseling may be requested for students and parents whose absentee rate warrants intervention. ABSENCE Excused Absence - The student is absent from school with a valid reason for which the school approves. Examples of excused absences are illness - personal or immediate family, death in family, school-sponsored field trips, and medical or dental appointments. The student is permitted to makeup his/her missed work. Parent Approved Absence - Absences which fall in a gray area between being excused and unexcused. The student is absent from school with a valid reason of which the parent is aware and approves but which the school finds difficult to approve. Examples of parent approved absences are as follows: vacations, deer hunting, working, watching athletic contests, baby sitting, etc. Another example is a college or occupational visit - maximum of two days during senior year; one day during junior year; all visits must be requested and approved in advance by guidance counselor. For parent approved absences the student is permitted to makeup his/her missed work. After 9 days of absence per semester, that student may be referred to the regional truancy officer. Unexcused Absence - A student who is absent from school with a reason for which the school finds it impossible to approve. The parent may or may not be aware that the student is absent. Examples are absences for which there was no contact between the parent and the school. Additional examples of unexcused absences are: car trouble, ride did not pick up, overslept. Further discipline may be issued by the administration. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS The Illinois Department of Public Health law mandates that children complete a physical examination before entering kindergarten, first grade (if they did not attend kindergarten), sixth and ninth grade. No student may enter school at these grade levels without this being completed. All health requirements (physicals completed within 1 year of the 1st day of school and up-to-date immunizations) are due at by October 15 of the school year. Students who have not met the health requirements by THIS DATE MAY NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND SCHOOL until the requirements are met. We strongly encourage physicals and immunizations be completed by the first day of school. On the first day of school, the office or nurse will need an appointment card of other verification from the doctor’s office that an appointment has been scheduled. Transfer Students – All transfer students must submit evidence of completion of all health requirements. If transferring from out-of-state, a physical exam completed within one year must be submitted. Whenever your child receives any additional immunizations, it is very important that you turn in these dates to the office in order for the school to keep your child’s immunization records up-to-date. a.) Dental and Eye Exams – A completed dental form signed by a licensed dentist is required for all students in kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grades. Eye exams are required for those entering kindergarten or who are enrolling for the first time in a public, private, or parochial school. Call the school nurse for details or questions. b.) Vision and Hearing screenings - The vision and hearing screenings will be done annually as mandated by IDPH trained technicians. Students mandated are as follows: Vision screening - Kindergarten, 2nd, 8th, Special Ed., teacher referrals, and transfer students. Hearing screening - Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Special Ed., teacher referrals, and transfer students. Vision and Hearing screenings are not a substitute for a complete evaluation by a doctor. Your child is not required to undergo the free vision or hearing screening at school if a completed report form signed by a physician/ear specialist for an exam preformed within the previous 12 months is on file at the school. Vision and hearing screenings are not an option. If the school does not have an exam report on file at the school, your child will be screened. NO NIT POLICY Upon initial identification of head lice (live bugs or any nit or egg), the student will be removed from class. The parent/guardian will be notified to pick up the student from school. Appropriate instructions for treatment will be given at that time. For the child to be readmitted to class, he/she will need to be accompanied by the parent/guardian for recheck by the nurse in the school office. The student will need to be totally nit free and louse free for readmittance to the classroom. The student will not be allowed to ride the school bus until all signs of head lice are gone. It is the parents’ responsibility to notify caregivers, friends, and others their child has had recent contact. It’s also the parents’ responsibility to limit overnight stays and friends’ visits to the house until the problem is corrected. All appropriate school personnel will be notified by the nurse. School personnel will make sure proper procedures are taken within the school setting. Parents of affected classrooms will be notified of a “classroom alert” if several students are found to be affected in a single classroom. The entire school will be notified if several classrooms are affected. This notice will be at the discretion of the building principal. After the student is readmitted following all signs of head lice, the student will be rechecked by the nurse routinely for 2 weeks and then continue checking as needed. If signs of head lice are found again; the parent will be notified, and the student will be removed from class. The entire process will begin again. TRUANT SERVICES Several services are available for chronic truants. These services are as follows: guidance counselor, Response to Intervention (RtI), summer school, or a possible 504 plan as designed by student’s academic team. PROCEDURE FOR THE HOME REPORTING ABSENCE TO THE SCHOOL When a student is to be absent from school the parents are asked to call the high school before the date of the absence or on the date of the absence at any time from 8:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. The school’s telephone number is 286-4451 or 286-4531. This report of absence MUST be made by the parents or guardians only. This report must be done each day that the student is absent from school. A parent calling in a student for a late arrival must indicate the time the student will arrive at school. If the student arrives after the posted time, the student will be considered “unexcused” if no further contact from the parent has been made. If a student is habitually late, a parent conference will be required between the Dean of Students and /or principal. If the home does not contact the school, the absence is unexcused. If you need to make a long distance-call to the school to report an absence, feel free to call the school collect. By taking care of this simple matter, it WILL NOT be necessary for the home to send a written excuse with their son or daughter when they return to school. If the parents or guardians are on vacation and are unavailable, the student should immediately contact the principal upon his/her return to school. In cases where the parents or guardians do not contact the school, the school will make an attempt to telephone the home. Contact must be made with the parent (phone, written excuse) within 24 hours of the student absence or by 8:00 a.m. the next attendance day after the absence. If the school is unable to contact the parent or if the parent fails to contact the school, the student will be unexcused. VACATION TRIPS
DISCIPLINE All students are attending school primarily for the sole purpose of obtaining the best possible education that is available. In order to provide a means of penalizing students who consistently fail or refuse to conform to the established rules and regulations; a detention period will be provided immediately after school. In some cases a student may receive an in-school suspension. In disciplinary cases of a more serious nature, the student will receive an out-of-school suspension. In a very severe case, by Board of Education action, a student may be expelled from school. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES The possible disciplinary procedures are not listed in specific order of implementation and the list does not include all possible responses. The administration and the staff reserve the right to use any of the procedures listed or other actions that are deemed appropriate. This could mean immediate suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion. Rules and regulations affecting student/teacher relationships last all day, everyday (24 hours)!
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Students with disabilities are subject to the same discipline code as are regular education students, except where offenses are found to be causally related to the handicapping condition. Disciplinary procedures and measures shall be addressed and may be included in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and discussed with the parent/guardian in that process. For offenses warranting expulsion, the Multi-disciplinary Conference (MDC) will meet to determine if a causal relationship exists between the student’s disabling condition and the alleged misconduct. DISCIPLINE DEFINITIONS In order to produce a favorable educational climate, in which all students may receive a quality education, it is necessary to maintain certain rules and regulations. A student may be suspended or expelled for any of the following reasons:
For purposes of this policy the term sexual harassment is defined as follows: Verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature, imposed on the basis of sex, by an employee, agent of the District or student of a recipient that denies, limits, provides different, or conditions the provision of aid, benefits, services, or treatment protection under Title IX. The principal shall interview the employee, agent of the District or student as soon as possible after an allegation of sexual harassment is made against the employee, agent of the District or student. The superintendent is responsible for investigating allegations of sexual harassment and will keep the School Board informed of all developments. DETENTION Detentions are assigned for excessive tardiness and for misbehavior.
On the 4th detention a student will be assigned an in-school suspension 5th detention = 1 day out-of-school suspension 6th detention = 3 day out-of-school suspension 7th detention = 3-5 day out-of-school suspension SUSPENSION A student who violates the rules of school may be suspended for up to ten (10) days. During that period they may not attend class or any school activity. A parent conference may be required for all out-of-school suspensions before the student is allowed to return to school. IN-School Suspension - The student will be assigned an area in which to study throughout the school day. Lunch will be eaten in an assigned supervised area. Students must get assignments before school from their teachers and complete their work by the end of the day. A student will be allowed to study and complete work under supervision. OUT-of-School Suspension – A student suspended out of school is not allowed on school property. Work may be submitted upon return to school for credit. A student who is suspended out of school may not practice, participate, or attend any school or extracurricular activity until reinstatement in the regular school program. GUIDELINES FOR DUE PROCESS IN SUSPENSION CASES The student is entitled to:
If there is ongoing continuous danger to persons or property, the student may be summarily removed, but a pre-suspension hearing will be scheduled thereafter, as soon as practical. Suspensions (for up to 10 days) are handled by the Principal or the director of student services. Expulsions are handled by the Board of Education. EXPULSION In the event that all disciplinary procedures attempted by the administration and staff fail to resolve a student's behavior problem, said student may be expelled from school by action of the Board of Education for a period exceeding ten (10) days and not more than two years. While a student is under expulsion, no credit will be earned during that time. Any student who has been suspended five (5) or more times during a school year may be required to appear before the Superintendent and/or School Board to show cause for reinstatement in the regular school program. Expulsion shall only take place after a review hearing. The student and the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the student shall be notified by registered or certified mail of:
MISCONDUCT Students may be given detention or suspension for the general misconduct violations listed below. Based on proper behavior students receiving detentions have the opportunity to eliminate one (1) detention for one (1) month of good behavior. Failure to complete the one month “behavior period” results in keeping the recorded detentions in place.
1st offense – 1 to 3 days out of school suspension Repeated incidents will lead to additional punishment.
Examples of unacceptable dress are:
1st Offense – Warning with student changing clothes at school or home. 2nd Offense – one (1) detention. 3rd Offense – one (1) day in-school suspension.
1st Offense – Notify parent and possible detention. 2nd Offense – Notify parent and one (1) day in-school suspension. Subsequent Offenses – Notify parent and 1-3 days out-of-school suspension.
1st Offense - Up to 3 days suspension, police referral. Subsequent Offenses - 3-5 days out-of-school suspension, police referral.
The personal use or possession of propellant devices such as mace/pepper spray or stink bombs by students shall be prohibited on the school premises. Authorized school personnel shall confiscate all such devices found on the school campus. The use of such devices will result in disciplinary as well as legal action. 1st offense – up to 3 days suspension 2nd offense – 3-5 days suspension
Throwing snowballs or any other object at the building, passing vehicles, and other students is a violation of school rules and city ordinances. Throwing such objects will result in disciplinary and possibly legal action. 1st offense – up to 3 days suspension 2nd offense – 3-5 days suspension 10. Truancy - Those cases that indicate willful skipping of class without parental knowledge will be subject to disciplinary actions as described below: Truant from one (1) or more class periods: 1st offense – In-school suspension Each subsequent offense will result in an additional suspension, and/or more severe disciplinary action leading to more severe consequences. Students who have attendance problems must become involved in the following process: A. Parent-teacher-counselor-principal conference. The principal may arrange any combination of the above.
11. Inappropriate Display of Affection 1st offense - warning and disciplinary referral sent home. 2nd offense - one (1) detention Repeated incidents will lead to more detentions and/or possible other methods of discipline. Sexual activity of any kind is inappropriate at school sponsored activities or on school grounds. Violations of this rule will result in disciplinary and possibly legal action. 12. Tardiness - Students who miss any portion of the school day or who are not in their assigned classroom when the bell rings are considered tardy. Classroom teachers will log tardy students on a semester basis. Students more than 5 minutes late to class will receive a detention. 3rd tardy to a class – detention 4th tardy to a class – In-school suspension. Continued offenses will lead to longer suspensions. 13. Detentions – On the 4th detention in a school year, a student will be assigned an in-school suspension.
SERIOUS MISCONDUCT Students may be given detention(s), suspension(s) or be recommended for expulsion from school for the following serious violations:
1st offense – up to 10 days suspension from school Repeated offenses will lead to possible expulsion.
1st offense – up to 5 days suspension from school 2nd offense – up to 10 days suspension from school Repeated offenses will lead to possible expulsion.
transfers a weapon or any object that can be considered or looks like a weapon, shall be expelled at least one calendar year, but no more than two calendar years. Firearms will be reported to the proper authorities.
Police and fire authorities will be notified. 1st offense – up to 10 days suspension from school Repeated offenses will lead to possible expulsion.
1st offense – up to 3 days suspension from school 2nd offense – 5 day out-of-school suspension Repeated offenses will lead to possible expulsion.
1st offense – up to 10 days suspension from school and possible expulsion Repeated offenses will lead to possible expulsion. The police may also be notified.
1st offense – 2 day out-of-school suspension 2nd offense – 3-5 day suspension from school Repeated incidents will lead to more suspension and possible expulsion.
1st offense – 5 days out-of-school suspension A parent conference and arrangement for counseling will also be required for first offense. 2nd offense – 10 days out-of-school suspension pending an expulsion hearing
(Possession, Distribution, or Influence) 1st offense – suspension pending expulsion hearing Police will be notified. 10. Electronic Signaling Devices (cell phones) Electronic signaling devices are prohibited. This includes lasers, cell phones, are prohibited between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:04 pm. All devices must be turned off and in lockers. Violations are as follows: 1st offense – one day in-school suspension, cell phone is held for one day, parents are contacted and parents have to pick up the student’s cell phone. 2nd offense – two days out-of-school suspension, cell phone is held for one day, parents are contacted and parents have to pick up the student’s cell phone. 3rd offense – three days out of school suspension, cell phone is held for one day, parent conference with Dean of Students and/or administration. 11. Physical harm or Threat of Injury on Employee (includes bomb threats, etc.) Suspension pending expulsion hearing. Police will be notified. 12. Threatening a Student (includes both verbal and written threats) 1st offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension, police referral, possible recommendation for expulsion 2nd offense – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension, police referral, possible recommendation for expulsion subsequent offenses – 5-10 day out-of-school suspension, police referral, and possible recommendation for expulsion 13. Physical harm on a student 1st offense – 5-10 day out-of-school suspension, referral to police with a possibility of the student being arrested and a recommendation for an expulsion hearing. Subsequent offenses – 10 days out-of-school suspension, referral to police with a possibility of the student being arrested and a recommendation for an expulsion hearing. 14. Gang Indicia (to wear, possess, distribute, display or sell any jewelry, clothing, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, or other indicia of a secret society or gang) 1st Offense - 1-3 days out-of-school suspension, notify parent/guardian and referral to police, 2nd Offense - 5- 10 days out-of-school suspension, notify parent, referral to police Subsequent Offenses - 10 days out-of-school suspension, referral to police officer, and possible recommendation for expulsion 15. Extortion (obtaining money, property or services of any sort by threat) 1st Offense - 1-5 days out-of-school suspension and referral to police officer Subsequent Offenses - 10 days out-of-school suspension, repair or restitution, and referral to police officer. 16. Vandalism (destruction or defacement of school property or property of others) 1st Offense – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension, repair or restitution, and referral to police Subsequent Offenses - 10 days out-of-school suspension, repair or restitution, and referral to police officer. 17. Reckless Behavior (behavior dangerous to others – includes dangerous driving and driving in unauthorized areas) 1st offense – up to 5 day suspension, possible referral to police 18. Leaving School Grounds without Permission: 1st offense – In-school suspension. 2nd offense - up to 3 days suspension out of school Repeated offenses - up to 10 days suspension out of school, possible expulsion 19. Leaving In-School Suspension Room or supervised areas without Permission: 1st offense - up to 5 days out of school suspension Repeated offenses - up to 10 days suspension out of school 20. Failure to report to the office when directed 1st offense - 3 day out-of-school suspension 2nd offense - 5 day out-of school suspension 21. Interference with school personnel (any behavior that interferes with school personnel performing their duties such as lying, providing false testimony, uncooperative behavior, physical interference, etc.) 1st offense - up to 3 day out-of-school suspension 2nd offense - 5 day out-of-school suspension 22. Display of inappropriate material (includes any writings, drawings, pictures or depictions of drugs, sex, alcohol, educationally disruptive, or things of a threatening nature) 1st offense - up to 3 day out-of-school suspension 2nd offense - up to 5 day out-of-school suspension 23. Verbal Abuse (use of profanity, derogatory language, shouting, out of control, etc. to any teachers, substitute teachers, and/or all non certified staff.) 1st offense - up to 10 day out-of-school suspension 2nd offense - 10 day out-of-school suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion 24. Sexual Harassment/Bullying/etc. 1st Offense - up to 5 day out-of-school suspension, possible referral to police, possible recommendation for expulsion 2nd Offense - up to 10 day out-of-school suspension, possible referral to police, possible recommendation for expulsion 25. Plagiarism/Cheating automatic zero on assignment or test. Repeated offenses: referred to director of student services or principal’s office. CARS/PARKING LOT/SCHOOL GROUNDS Driving a car to school is a privilege; not a right. Students whose cars are not registered in the main office will face disciplinary action. Students who are in the parking lot without written permission from the principal, dean, or staff member will be assigned a detention. Subsequent offenses will result in suspension. Students are to park within the designated parking spaces in the student lot -- not on the streets. Students who park improperly will face disciplinary action and the possibility of the students car being towed. Students are to drive and park in the student lot in a reasonable and safe manner. Those who do not will face loss of driving privileges, suspension, and/or possible referral to the police. Students are not to be in a car or truck during the school day or over the lunch hour either in the parking lot or in the community. A student in a car or truck over the lunch hour or during the day may be suspended from school. Skateboarding and rollerblading are not permitted on school grounds. TEXTBOOK CARE Students are expected to take good care of textbooks. New textbooks usually cost $90.00 - $130.00. Students who lose books or make them unusable must pay new cost price. Damaged textbooks will be assessed half the new price as a fine. Students are responsible for their books and any resulting fines or replacement costs. Grades and school records may be held by the school when books are not returned or damage not paid for. BOOK FEES Fees for textbooks & other instructional materials are waived for students who meet the eligibility criteria for fee waiver. In order that no student is denied educational services or academic credit due to the inability of parents/guardians to pay fees and charges, the Superintendent will recommend to the Board for adoption what additional fees, if any, the District will waive for students who meet the eligibility criteria for fee waiver. Students receiving a fee waiver are not exempt from charges for lost and damaged books, locks, materials, supplies, and equipment. NOTIFICATION - The Superintendent shall ensure that applications for fee waivers are widely available and distributed according to State law and ISBE rule and that provisions for assisting parents/guardians in completing the application are available. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - A student shall be eligible for a fee waiver when: 1. The student currently lives in a household that meets the free lunch or breakfast eligibility guidelines established by the federal government. 2. The student or student’s family is currently receiving aid under Article IV of The Illinois Public Aid code (Aid to Families with Dependent Children. The Superintendent or designee will give additional consideration where one or more of the following factors are present:
In order to qualify for free textbook rental, a family must complete the application for fee waiver. Families may appeal the denial of a fee waiver by submitting the appeal in writing to the Superintendent within 14 calendar days of the denial. Fee waiver forms are available at registration or in the school office at any time.
LOCKERS The district provides lockers for student use. The locker may be inspected as a means of protecting the health, safety and welfare of students. Stark County CUSD #100 will maintain no liability for items stolen from lockers. If a student must bring large sums of money or valuable items to school, those items should be checked into the office. Only items that the administration deems school-related are permitted to be displayed on student lockers. SEARCH AND SEIZURE In order to maintain order and security in the schools, school authorities are authorized to conduct reasonable searches of school property and equipment, as well as of students and their personal effects. “School authorities” includes school liaison police officers. School Property and Equipment as well as Personal Effects Left There by Students - School authorities may inspect and search school property and equipment owned or controlled by the school (such as, lockers, desks, and parking lots), as well as personal effects left there by a student, without notice to or the consent of the student. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in these places or areas or in their personal effects left there. The Superintendent may request the assistance of law enforcement officials to conduct inspections and searches of lockers, desks, parking lots, and other school property and equipment for illegal drugs, weapons, or other illegal or dangerous substances or materials, including searches conducted through the use of specially trained dogs. Students - School authorities may search a student and/or the student’s personal effects in the student’s possession (such as, purses, wallets, knapsacks, book bags, lunch boxes, etc.) when there is a reasonable ground for suspecting that the search will produce evidence the particular student has violated or is violating either the law or the District’s student conduct rules. The search itself must be conducted in a manner that is reasonably related to its objective and not excessively intrusive in light of the student’s age and sex, and the nature of the infraction. When feasible, the search should be conducted as follows:
Immediately following a search, a written report shall be made by the school authority who conducted the search, and given to the Superintendent. SEIZURE OF PROPERTY - If a search produces evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the District’s policies or rules, such evidence may be seized and impounded by school authorities, and disciplinary action may be taken. When appropriate, such evidence may be transferred to law enforcement authorities. VALUABLES Stark County Community School District #100 will maintain no liability for items stolen from lockers. MEDICAL Prior to entry into ninth grade, proof of examination/immunization must be on file at the high school. Mandatory immunization requirements at the ninth grade level are diptheria, tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, and rubella. The physical examination including the PE and sports section must be completed and signed by qualified medical personnel. All physical forms must have the student health history completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. The Henry/Stark County Health Department has Well Child Clinics in various communities for immunization updates. Call for an appointment or additional information concerning physical exams/immunizations. A dental examination is strongly recommended. MEDICATION POLICY GUIDELINES All medications (prescription and non-prescription) may be given to your child at school in the building office only, and only under the following guidelines:
1. We must have all prescription medications brought to school in a pharmacy or physician labeled container to be stored in the nurse’s office. 2. We must have all non-prescription medications brought to the school in the original container and labeled with the student's name to be stored in the nurse’s office. 3. We must have a Medication Authorization School Form filled out completely and signed by the parent/guardian and physician for prescription medications. 4. We must have a Medication Authorization School Form filled out completely and signed by the parent/guardian for non-prescription medications. (A copy of the Student Medical Authorization Form is in the back of the student handbook or available at all school offices and physicians' clinics.)
ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE STORED IN THE NURSE’S OFFICE Inhalers and EpiPens may be kept with students per doctor’s request. If the above procedures are not followed, it then becomes the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian to come to the school and administer the medication to their child. Prescription medication must be delivered to school by the parent. Students may not transport medication. It is the parent's/guardian's responsibility to pick up any unused medication at the end of their child's treatment regime. If the parent/guardian does not pick up the medication by the expiration date or the end of the school year, it will be discarded by authorized personnel in the presence of a witness and documented. Please do not request (by phone or by note) that we make an exception to the above stated policy! We are not allowed to make any exceptions to this policy. In all cases, the school retains the discretion to reject a request for administering medicine. (A detailed copy of the information regarding this school policy may be obtained in any school office.) MEDICAL EXCUSES FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION If it is necessary to be excused from participation in physical education, the student must provide the teacher with either a parent or a physician's written excuse. A parent note is valid for 1 or 2 days. A physician's, physician’s assistant, or chiropractor’s excuse is required for 3 days or longer. STARK COUNTY C.U.S.D. #100 – MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS CANNOT BE ADMINISTERED AT SCHOOL WITHOUT THIS COMPLETED FORM. The following information is to be completed by the PHYSICIAN and the PARENT/GUARDIAN for PRESCRIPTION medications. For NON-PRESCRIPTION medication, the following information must be completed by the PARENT/GUARDIAN. Student’s Name______________________________________________________ Parent’s Name_______________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________Teacher____________
School_______________________________________ Grade _____________ Date of Birth _____________ Emergency #’(s)______________________ Medicine or treatment name _________________________________________ Date of prescription_______________ Number of days to be given__________________________________________ Dosage/time of administration______________________________________________________ Intended effects of medicine____________________________________________________________ Side effects__________________________ Disease or illness involved ____________________________________________________________________ Directions for administration at school/Route of medication ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Anticipated discontinuation date ___________________________________ Other medication child is presently taking _________________________ _______________________________ Must this medication or treatment be administered during the school day to allow the child to attend school? __________________________ Signed_____________________________________________________________ Phone No ._____________________________ Date _____________________ (Physician’s Signature for prescriptions) To Parents or Guardians: PARENTS MUST SUPPLY OWN MEDICINE IN ORIGINAL BOTTLE. All medicines to be taken at school should be brought to the building office by the parent or other responsible person. The prescription medication is to be in a container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or physician with the student’s name, name of drug, dosage, and time interval in which medication is to be taken. The non-prescription medicine must be brought to the building office in the manufacture’s original package with the student’s name on it. The medication must be accompanied by the completed form on this page. The choice of dosage being the responsibility of the parent. I hereby request and grant permission for District No. 100 and its school personnel to dispense medication or to administer prescribed treatments to my daughter/son, ___________________________________ , according to____________________________(physician’s name for prescriptions) instructions above. I further release and waive any claims against the School District, its employees and agents arising out of the administration of said medication or treatments and agree to hold harmless and indemnify the School District, its employees and agents, either jointly or severally, from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, or causes of action or injuries, costs, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, resulting from or arising out of the administration of medication or treatments to my daughter/son by school personnel. SIGNED: _________________________________________________________ Phone No. ______________________________ Date __________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature for PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION medications) For only parents/guardians of students who need to carry asthma medication or an EpiPen: I authorize the School District and its employees and agents, to allow my child or ward to possess and use his or her asthma medication and/or epinephrine auto-injector: (1)while in school, (2) while at a school-sponsored activity, (3) while under the supervision of school personnel, or (4) before or after normal school activities, such as while in before-school or after-school care on school-operated property. Illinois law requires the School District to inform parent(s)/guardian(s) that it, and its employees and agents, incur no liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury arising from a student’s self-administration or medication or epinephrine auto-injector (105 ILCS 5/22-30). If you agree please initial: __________________ Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Health Education ProgramThe major educational areas of the District’s comprehensive health education program are described below:1. In all elementary and secondary schools, the health program shall include human ecology and health; human growth and development; the emotional, psychological, physiological, hygienic, and social responsibilities of family life (including sexual abstinence until marriage); prevention and control of disease; and course material and instruction to advise students of the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act. The program shall include information about cancer, including without limitation, types of cancer, signs and symptoms, risk factors, the importance of early prevention and detection, and information on where to go for help. 2. The following areas may also be included as in the curricula: basic first aid (including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver); heart disease; diabetes; stroke; the prevention of child abuse, neglect, and suicide; and teen dating violence in grades 8 through 12. 3. In grades 5-12, the health program shall include instruction on alcohol and drug use and abuse, including the consequences of drug and substance abuse. 4. In grades K-8, students should be provided with age-appropriate information about the dangers of drug abuse. The District’s educational program shall offer drug education units that are integrated into the curricula and are designed to promote effective methods for the prevention and avoidance of drug and substance abuse. 8. The health program in grades K-8 shall include annual instruction on the danger of and how to avoid abduction as part of the District’s regular curriculum. Students shall be given, as appropriate, information on child sexual abuse. 9. Students shall be provided safety education in all grades. 10. All students shall receive age-appropriate instruction on motor vehicle safety and litter control. No student shall be required to take or participate in any class or course on AIDS, family life instruction, sex abuse, or organ/tissue transplantation, if his or her parent/guardian submits a written objection to the Building Principal. Parents/guardians of students in grades kindergarten through 8 shall be given at least 5 days written notice before instruction on avoiding sex abuse begins. Refusal to take or participate in any such course or program shall not be reason for disciplinary action or academic penalty. Parents/guardians shall be provided the opportunity to preview all print and non-print materials used for instructional purposes. PESTICIDE APPLICATION The building and grounds supervisor will provide an annual schedule of pesticide application and will comply with other requirements consistent with the district pest management policy. The schedule will be available at registration.
PRIVICY RIGHTS SURVEYS - All surveys requesting personal information from students, as well as any other instrument used to collect personal information from students, must advance or relate to the District’s educational objectives or assist students’ career choices. This applies to all surveys, regardless of whether the student answering the questions can be identified and regardless of who created the survey. INSTUCTIONAL MATERIAL - A student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) may inspect, upon their request, any instructional material used as part of their child/ward’s educational curriculum within a reasonable time of their request. The term “instructional material” means instructional content that is provided to a student, regardless of its format, printed or representational materials, audio-visual materials, and materials in electronic or digital formats (such as materials accessible through the Internet). The term does not include academic tests or academic assessments. RELEASE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION Parents have the right at registration to waive, through signature, the release of students name to military, marketing, etc. PERSONAL INFORMATION Under no circumstances may a school official or staff member provide a student’s “personal information” to a business organization or financial institution that issues credit or debit cards. ANNOUNCEMENTS The school office will provide a daily bulletin. Announcements for the next day should be in the office no later than 1:00 p.m. each day. The public address system in the office will be used for announcements and urgent bulletins that cannot be handled in any other way. Classes will be interrupted for these announcements only when necessary. FIRE/TORNADO/EARTHQUAKE DRILLS The fire alarm is sounded continuously from the fire horns in the hall. Students must leave by the nearest exit as designated in the evacuation procedures posted in each classroom. The tornado alarm is made over the intercom system. Students are to move to the nearest inside area as designated, kneel facing the wall, and cover their heads with their hands. Tornado drill instructions are posted in each classroom. The earthquake alarm is announced through the intercom system. Students are to immediately take a position under their desks until such time as is deemed safe for them to exit the building and meet at the lower softball/baseball fields south of the school. Teachers will review the evacuation procedures. Fire, tornado, and earthquake drills will be held at various times during the school year. Individual instructions will be given to each room and teaching station. Walk, do not run, in single file as you leave your room and/or building. Remain quiet so that special instructions can be heard. LOST AND FOUND Articles found in and around the school should be turned into the main office where the owners may claim their property by identifying it. VISITORS Students may not bring friends or relatives or family members to school as visitors. Any request for an exception to this rule must be made in advance through the principal. All visitors must report to the main office. Each visitor must wear a visitors badge to be able to move through the building. Visitors are not allowed to go directly to classrooms to meet a teacher or student without setting up an appointment in the office. VISITATION RIGHTS ACT - The School Visitation Rights Act permits employed parents/guardians, who are unable to meet with educators because of a work conflict, the right to time off from work to attend necessary educational or behavioral conferences at their child's school. For more information, contact the superintendent’s office concerning policy 8:95-E1. VISITORS’ CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY - The following definitions apply to this policy: School property - School buildings and grounds, all District buildings and grounds, vehicles used for school purposes, and any location used for a School Board meeting, school athletic event, or other school-sponsored event. Visitor - Any person other than an enrolled student or employee. 1. The School District expects mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct among all people on school property or at a school event. No person on school property or at a school event (including visitors, students, and employees) shall: 2. Strike, injure, threaten, harass, or intimidate a staff member, a Board member, sports official or coach, or any other person; 3. Behave in an unsportsmanlike manner, or use vulgar or obscene language; 4. Possess a weapon, any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon or looks like a weapon, or any dangerous device; 5. Damage or threaten to damage another’s property; 6. Damage or deface school property; 7. Violate any Illinois law, or town or county ordinance; 8. Smoke or otherwise use tobacco products; 9. Consume, possess, distribute, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs; 10. Impede, delay, disrupt, or otherwise interfere with any school activity or function (including using cellular phones in a disruptive manner); 11. Enter upon any portion of school premises at any time for purposes other than those that are lawful and authorized by the Board; 12. Operate a motor vehicle: (a) in a risky manner, (b) in excess of 20 miles per hour, or (c) in violation of an authorized District employee’s directive; 13. Engage in any risky behavior, including roller-blading, roller-skating, or skateboarding; 14. Violate other District policies or regulations, or a directive from an authorized security officer or District employee; or 15. Engage in any conduct that interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the District or a School function. SIGNS No person shall post any sign, poster, handbill or advertising unless approved by the Principal. FUND RAISING All fund raising activities must be approved in advance by the principal.
SELLING AND ADVERTISING No person shall sell or advertise for sale of any goods or services, or take orders or make contracts for such sales on school property unless approved by the principal. CHANGE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION It is extremely important that the school maintain proper records at all times; therefore, any changes of address, phone number, or family situation should be reported to the main office. The change is officially recorded, and other personnel are notified. FINAL EXEMPTIONS Students qualifying for an exemption through the Stark County High School “Renaissance Program” with an accumulated 3.75 GPA may exempt from one or more final exams. Ninth grade students are not eligible for an exemption until second semester. At any time during a 9 week grading period that a student receives a detention or suspension, they will immediately forfeit all rights to be admitted into the program. The procedure is as follows:
Prairie State Achievement Exam Exemptions (PSAE) – Seniors meeting and/or exceeding on three or four exams as scored by the PSAE are exempt from finals first and second semester of the student’s senior year. The four categories are: English, Math, Science, Reading. CAFETERIA PROCEDURES The ‘Lunch Box’ program is in place for all students and staff. All students and staff must adhere to the following protocol:
CLOSED CAMPUS FOR ALL STUDENTS. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM a.) Free – Reduced Price Meal Service - Eligibility Criteria – A student's eligibility for free and reduced-price food service shall be determined by the income eligibility guidelines, family size, and income standards set annually by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and distributed by the Illinois State Board of Education. Notification – At the beginning of each school year, by letter, the District shall notify students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) of: (1) eligibility requirements for free and reduced-price food service, (2) its application process and (3) other information required by federal law. A family may appeal the decision to deny an application or terminate such services. Notify the school immediately if you have a change in income. VENDING MACHINES Students are to use the vending machines in a responsible manner. Use of vending machines at unauthorized times, abuse of the machines, and/or littering of vending machine items will result in the machines being shut off. Also, students are not to drink beverages brought from outside of the school during the school day. Beverages brought from outside the school may only be consumed in the cafeteria during assigned lunch periods. FIELD TRIPS A field trip is an extension of the school program, and student behavior is governed by the same guidelines. Students must:
COMPLAINT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The grievance procedure for students is published in the district policy manual and publications that reach all students including those in special education. The procedures along with explanations, due process, and instructions are available for inspection in the office of the District Superintendent and other administrative offices. It is the policy of this district that all grievances be resolved quickly and at the lowest step possible. Any complaint concerning policies, treatment, or civil rights legislation should be discussed with the staff member responsible for the complaint. If the complaint is not resolved in a satisfactory manner, the Principal should be contacted in order to establish a meeting time and place. If the complaint is still not resolved, next the Superintendent should be contacted and finally the Board of Education. HOMELESS STUDENTS McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act Rights of Homeless Students The school shall create an environment that treats all students with dignity and respect. Every homeless student shall have equal access to the same free and appropriate educational opportunities as students who are not homeless. This commitment to the rights of homeless children, youth, and youth not living with a parent or guardian, applies to all services, programs, and activities provided or made available. A student is considered “homeless” if he or she is living:
All homeless students have the right to: Immediate school enrollment. (a school must immediately enroll students even if they lack health, immunization or school records, proof of guardianship or proof of residency.) Enroll in: the school he or she attended when permanently housed; the school in which he or she was last enrolled; any school that non-homeless students living in the same attendance area in which the homeless child or youth is actually living are eligible to attend. Remain enrolled in his or her selected school for as long as he or she is homeless or if the student becomes permanently housed until the end of the academic year. Priority in certain preschool programs. Participate in a tutorial-instructional support program, school-related activities, and /or receive other support services. Obtain information on how to get fee waivers, free uniforms, and low-cost or free medical referrals. Transportation services: A homeless student attending his or her school of origin has a right to transportation to go to and from the school of origin as long as he or she is homeless or if the student becomes permanently housed until the end of the academic year. Dispute resolution: If you disagree with school officials about enrollment, transportation, or fair treatment of a homeless child or youth, you may file a complaint with the school district. The school district must respond and attempt to resolve it quickly. The school district must refer you to free and low cost legal services to help you, if you wish. During the dispute, the student must be immediately enrolled in the school and provided transportation until the matter is resolved. Every Illinois Public School has a Homeless education program Liaison who will assist you in making enrollment and placement decisions, providing notice of any appeal process, and filling out dispute forms. Local Contact: Vicky Deusinger (309) 286-4451 If you have questions about enrollment in a school, or want more information about the rights of homeless students in Illinois Public schools, call the appropriate Regional Homeless education Liaison from the listing below or call the Illinois State Board of Education at (1-800) 215-6379.
SEXUAL HARRASMENT The School Board will neither condone nor tolerate sexual harassment of students or District employees by employees and/or other students. The Board espouses the belief that students and employees have the right to be free from the harm perpetuated by antisocial acts while within the school community. For purposes of this policy the term sexual harassment is defined as follows: Verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature, imposed on the basis of sex, by an employee, agent of the District or student of a recipient that denies, limits, provides different, or conditions the provision of aid, benefits, services, or treatment protection under Title IX. The principal shall interview the employee, agent of the District or student as soon as possible after an allegation of sexual harassment is made against the employee, agent of the District or student. The superintendent is responsible for investigating allegations of sexual harassment and will keep the School Board informed of all developments. SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROHIBITED Sexual harassment of students is prohibited. Any person, including a district employee or agent, or student, engages in sexual harassment whenever he or she makes sexual advances, requests sexual favors, and engages in other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or sex-based nature, imposed on the basis of sex, that:
The terms “intimidating,” “hostile,” and “offensive” include conduct that has the effect of humiliation, embarrassment, or discomfort. Examples of sexual harassment include touching, crude jokes or pictures, discussions of sexual experiences, teasing related to sexual characteristics, and spreading rumors related to a person’s alleged sexual activities. Students who believe they are victims of sexual harassment or have witnessed sexual harassment, are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Building Principal or Dean of Students. Students may choose to report to a person of the student’s same sex. Complaints will be kept confidential to the extent possible given the need to investigate. Students who make good faith complaints will not be disciplined. An allegation that one student was sexually harassed by another student shall be referred to the Building Principal, Assistant Building Principal, or Dean of Students for appropriate action. SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION State law requires a building principal or teacher to notify parents/guardians during school registration or parent/teacher conferences that information about sex offenders and violent offenders against youth is available to the public. You may find the Illinois Sex Offender Registry on the Illinois State Police’s website at: http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/. You may find the Illinois Statewide Child Murderer and Violent Offender Against youth Registry on the Illinois State Police’s website at: http://www.isp.state.il.us/cmvo/. CRIMINAL OFFENDFER NOTIFICATION LAWS The following list describes laws protecting students on school grounds from individuals convicted of serious crimes:
Volunteers, Student Teachers & Students Doing Clinical Experiences: Each staff member shall submit to the Building Principal the name and address of each person the staff member is supervising or whose services are being used as soon as that person is identified. The Building Principal or designee shall immediately screen the volunteer’s name and address against the: (1) National Sex Offender Public Registry, www.nsopr.gov, (2) Illinois Sex Offender Registry, www.isp.state.il.us/sor, and (3) the violent offenders against youth database maintained by the State Police (when available). The Building Principal shall screen the name and address of each student teacher and each student seeking to do clinical experience in the school as described above for volunteers. If a match is found, the Building Principal and Superintendent shall proceed as above for volunteers. Contractors’ Employees The Superintendent shall include the following in all District contracts that may involve an employee of the contractor having any contact, direct or indirect, with a student: The contractor shall not send to any school building or school property any employee or agent who would be prohibited from being employed by the District due to a conviction of a crime listed in 105 ILCS 5/10-21.9, or who is listed in the Statewide Sex Offender Registry or the Statewide Violent Offender Against Youth Database. The contractor shall obtain a fingerprint-based criminal history records check before sending any employee or agent to any school building or school property. Additionally, at least quarterly, the contractor shall check if an employee or agent is listed on the Statewide Sex Offender Registry or the Statewide Violent Offender Against Youth Database. Individuals in the Proximity of a District’s School Each time a list of sex offenders and/or violent offenders against youth is received from a law enforcement official, the Building Principal shall review it to determine if anyone listed lives in the proximity of his or her school. The Building Principal shall attempt to alter school bus stops and the route students travel to and from school in order to avoid contact with an individual on such a list. Employees All applicants considered for District employment shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal history records check. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 – NOTICE TO PARENTS Districts shall provide information on: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies
English Language Learners
Academic Assessment and Local Education Agency and School Improvement
Parental involvement
Voluntary Public School Choice Program Education of Homeless Children and Youths
Student Privacy
PHYSICAL EXAMS OR SCREENINGS No school official or staff member shall subject a student to a non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as a condition of school attendance. The term “invasive physical examination” means any medical examination that involves the exposure of private body parts, or any act during such examination that includes incision, insertion, or injection into the body, but does not include a hearing, vision, or scoliosis screening. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS The District will identify and assist all ELL students to achieve English proficiency, effective communication, and academic growth. Appropriate instructional programming will be provided, progress will be monitored, and parents will be informed and involved in the process. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities shall be provided an opportunity to participate in all school-sponsored services, programs, or activities and will not be subject to illegal discrimination. When appropriate, the District may provide to persons with disabilities aids, benefits, or services that are separate or different from, but as effective as, those provided to others. The District will provide auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal opportunity to participate in or enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity. Each service, program, or activity operated in existing facilities shall be readily accessible to, and useable by, individuals with disabilities. New construction and alterations to facilities existing before January 26, 1992, will be accessible when viewed in their entirety. Education of Children with Disabilities The School District shall provide a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment and necessary related services to all children with disabilities enrolled in the District, as required by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and implementing provisions of The School Code, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act. The term “children with disabilities,” as used in this policy, means children between ages 3 and 21 (inclusive) for whom it is determined, through definitions and procedures described in the Illinois State Board of Education’s Special Education rules, that special education services are needed. It is the intent of the District to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. Students may be disabled within the meaning of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act even though they do not require services pursuant to the IDEA. For students eligible for services under IDEA, the District shall follow procedures for identification, evaluation, placement, and delivery of services to children with disabilities provided in the Illinois State Board of Education’s Special Education rules. For those students who are not eligible for services under IDEA, but, because of disability as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, need or are believed to need special instruction or related services, the District shall establish and implement a system of procedural safeguards. The safeguards shall cover students’ identification, evaluation, and educational placement. This system shall include notice, an opportunity for the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) to examine relevant records, an impartial hearing with opportunity for participation by the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s), representation by counsel, and a review procedure. The District may maintain membership in one or more cooperative associations of school districts that shall assist the District in fulfilling its obligations to the District’s disabled students. If necessary, students may also be placed in nonpublic special education programs or education facilities. Notice of Special Education Programs Available to Students The following programs and services are offered and available to all eligible children living within the school districts served by the Henry-Stark Counties Special Education District: 1. Cognitive Impairment 2. Learning Disabilities 3. Speech & Language Therapy 4. Physical Therapy 5. Social Emotional Disorders 6. Occupational Therapy 7. Hearing Impaired 8. Psychological Services 9. Social Worker Services 10. Early Childhood Education (3-5) Contacting the Henry-Stark Co. Special Education Office, (P.O. BOX 597, KEWANEE, ILLINOIS 61443; or calling 852-5696) can obtain home and Hospital Bound Instruction or The State Rules and Regulations, which govern these programs and services. All schools screen children to try to identify those who need special education. When a student exhibits problems which interfere with his educational program and/or his adjustment to school, the child shall be referred to the Response to Intervention team to determine the type of intervention and assistance needed to alleviate these problems. A referral for a case study evaluation is usually made through the principal of the school where the child attends. It may come from school district personnel, the parents of the child, community service agencies, or the Illinois Office of Education. The principal shall be responsible for determining the appropriateness of the referral, deciding when further action should be taken, and initiating the necessary evaluation procedure. When a child is to be given a case study evaluation, the parents shall be notified in writing. The case study shall be complete within 60 school days. Upon completion, a conference shall be convened. The parents and all those persons having significant information regarding the child shall be invited. An individual educational plan may be developed at this conference and a written report shall be prepared. When there are differences between the local school district and the parents which cannot be resolved through procedures regularly utilized by the district, an impartial due process hearing may be requested. Steps for making such a request are in Articles of the Rules and Regulations to Govern the Administration and Operation of Special Education which may be obtained from the special education office. Misconduct of Students with Disabilities The District shall comply with the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 and the Illinois State Board of Education’s Special Education rules when disciplining special education students. No special education student shall be expelled if the student’s particular act of gross disobedience or misconduct is a manifestation of his or her disability. TRANSPORTATION The District shall provide free transportation for any student in the District who resides: (1) at a distance of one and one-half miles or more from his or her assigned school, unless the School Board has certified to the Illinois State Board of Education that adequate public transportation is available, or (2) within one and one-half miles from his or her assigned school where walking to school or to a pick-up point or bus stop would constitute a serious hazard due to vehicular traffic or rail crossing, and adequate public transportation is not available. A student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) may file a petition with the Board requesting transportation due to the existence of a serious safety hazard. Free transportation service and vehicle adaptation is provided for a special education student if included in the student’s individualized educational program. Non-public school students shall be transported in accordance with State law. Homeless students shall be transported in accordance with the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. If a student is at a location within the District, other than his or her residence, for child care purposes at the time for transportation to and/or from school, that location may be considered for purposes of determining the 1½ miles from the school attended. Unless the Superintendent or designee establishes new routes, pick-up and drop-off locations for students in day care must be along the District’s regular routes. The District will not discriminate among types of locations where day care is provided, which may include the premises of licensed providers, relatives’ homes, or neighbors’ homes. Bus schedules and routes shall be determined by the Superintendent or designee and shall be altered only with the Superintendent or designee’s approval and direction. In setting the routes, the pick-up and discharge points should be as safe for students as possible. No school employee may transport students in school or private vehicles unless authorized by the administration. BUS PROCEDURES Transportation for pupils residing at a distance of 1½ miles or more from the school will be provided. The right of all students to ride on a school bus is dependent upon their proper behavior and observance of the rules and regulations established by the district. The school has no obligation to transport those who cannot or will not comply with these rules and regulations. Students will be expected to observe the following safety rules and regulations whenever they ride a bus.
A procedure of consistent bus rules has been established for the conduct of students when riding a bus. These rules apply to all students and include regular routes, field trips, athletic events, etc. All drivers will enforce the following rules:
USE OF SCHOOL PHONE Students are not called to the phone unless it is an emergency. Messages will be given to the students. Students SHOULD NOT ASK to use the school phone except in an emergency or so instructed by their teacher. ASBESTOS POLICY The Stark County C.U.S.D. #100 conducts surveillance inspections for asbestos containing materials every six months. The District also has an independent contractor conduct an inspection of all buildings every three years. The Asbestos Management Plans and Inspection Reports may be examined at the individual school offices and at the Superintendent’s office. Questions regarding any asbestos concerns may be answered by contacting the Superintendent at (309) 695-6123 DISTRICT #100 ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR TECHNOLOGY All students and teachers are required to comply with the Stark County CUSD #100 Technology Electronic Network Access policy. The goal for technology at District #100 is to enhance and enrich the educational process and create new opportunities for teaching and learning. The staff and students are encouraged to make use of all appropriate technology in order to accomplish this goal and to facilitate academic growth. Each employee and student will be provided with a copy of the “District’s Acceptable Use Policy for Technology” upon their initial employment or enrollment. This “Acceptable Use Policy” outline the expectations, terms and conditions with which any user must comply. The “Acceptable Use Policy” has been developed for the safety and protection of both Stark County CUSD #100 and its technology users. Each teacher must sign an “Acceptable Use Policy Authorization Form” as a condition for using district technology and our electronic network. Additionally, each student and his/her parent must sign the “Authorization Form” in order for the student to access the district’s technology and electronic network. All use of district technology and our electronic network shall be consistent with the district’s goals and the guidelines described in the “Acceptable Use Policy.” The failure of any user to abide by the conditions of the “Acceptable Use Policy” may result in loss of privileges, disciplinary action and /or appropriate legal action. EXTRA CURRICULAR TRANSPORTATION The Stark County C.U.S.D. #100 provides transportation from school to extra curricular activities and from extra curricular activities back to school. All participants are expected to ride school transportation both to and from extra curricular activities. In cases where the parent or guardian needs to provide transportation from the activity for his/her child, the parent or guardian should personally contact the faculty sponsor/coach at the activity to sign out for the student not to return to the school on school provided transportation. Requests will be handled according to coach/faculty sponsor/staff discretion. Attendance will be taken on the bus. Any infractions will be handled according to the Extra Curricular Code. SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY A good extracurricular participant is a good student. He/she plans his/her time so that he/she gives sufficient energy to his/her studies to insure acceptable grades. Weekly Eligibility - A student must not have received more than 1 F while taking 5 half-credit courses or more. If a student has more than 1 F (grade point average less than 0.875), that student becomes ineligible the next full week. (Sunday through Saturday) Grades will be calculated on a cumulative basis each semester. Eligibility is based on the “grade in progress” format for the semester. When performing in IESA activities, all Junior High students must conform to eligibility rules. (0 - F's) Semester Eligibility - All students starting with the second semester of the 6th grade year must have passed at least 4 half credit courses the previous semester. Failure to have done so will render the student ineligible for the full semester following the deficit semester. ATHLETIC DUAL PARTICIPATION Athletics includes any school sponsored IHSA sanctioned sport as well as cheerleading and pompon. Cheerleading is divided into football cheerleading and basketball cheerleading. Dance/Pom may be divided into football dance/pom and basketball dance/pom. Students may not participate in two athletic activities during the same sports season. The seasons are divided into three groups - fall, winter, and spring. BOYS SPORTS Fall Winter Spring Football Basketball Baseball Golf Track GIRLS SPORTS Fall Winter Spring Volleyball Basketball Softball Golf Track Cheerleading and Dance/Poms run both fall and winter ORGANIZATIONS
Art Club F.F.A. (Future Farmers Band - Pep Band & Jazz Band of America) Cheerleaders – Fall & Winter F.C.C.L.A. (Future Career & Choir - Honors Choir Community Leaders of America Class of 2011 Dance/Poms – Fall & Winter Class of 2012 Scholastic Bowl Class of 2013 Speech Team Class of 2014 Student Council Drama Yearbook (The Rebellion) Chess Club Cross Country Club INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS The philosophy at Stark County CUSD #100 is that athletics and other activities are integral parts of the school’s educational program. They provide experiences that will help young men and women grow physically, mentally and emotionally. Students are stimulated to win and excel, but the principals of good sportsmanship prevail at all times to promote the educational value of each contest. Competition and winning are kept in perspective so as not to determine the nature of a program. Participation in activities both as a player and an observer is an integral part of the student learning experience. The participation is a privilege that carries with it responsibilities to team, school community and self. In their play and in their conduct, these experiences contribute to knowledge, sill and emotional growth of each student. Participation in interscholastic activities, however, is a privilege and not a right. Any student who tries out for a team must understand that his/her selection to the team, selection to dress, playing time and positioning is solely up to the coach or sponsor. If during the season a team member or parent has a concern about a matter relating to the team or activity, he/she must make an appointment to meet with the coach or sponsor. Meetings between parents and coaches immediately following a contest, however, are seldom productive. Meeting to discuss concerns must be held at a scheduled time mutually convenient to both the parent and the coach/sponsor. If an issue exists that is not remedied at the parent-coach level, the parent may then choose to meet with the athletic director and then to the building principal. If still unresolved, the matter may be appealed to the superintendent or ultimately the board of education. When parties exhibit professionalism, common respect and objectivity, we find that almost all issues can and should be resolved at the parent-coach level.
STARK COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #100 INSTRUCTION STARK COUNTY CUSD #100 EXTRA-CURRICULAR CODE EXTRA CURRICULAR CODE This code supersedes any previous Extra Curricular Code. All students declared ineligible will not be allowed to attend or participate in any event after the official school day is complete. This includes but not exclusive to: Dances, serve on committees, hold office and/or attend any activity related to that office, musical, instrumental and choral activities, athletic participation, all IHSA activities, Scholastic Bowl, Speech, Student Council, Meals on Wheels, FFA, FCCLA, Honors Choir, Cheerleading, Pom-Pons, school play, Stark Smart, Environthon, Rube Goldberg, school sponsored events not requiring a paid ticket for public participation, Field Trips, Class trips during school, after school, or on weekends, Any and all Homecoming Activities sponsored by each class, Stark County High School or Student Council, Class sponsored events including concession stand participation. SCH0LASTIC ELIGIBILITY A good extra curricular participant is a good student. He/she plans his/her time so that he/she gives sufficient energy to his/her studies to insure acceptable grades. Weekly eligibility -- A student must not have received more than 1 F while taking 5 half-credit courses or more. If a student has more than 1 F (grade point average less than 0.875), that student becomes ineligible the next full week. (Sunday through Saturday) Grades will be calculated on a cumulative basis each semester. Eligibility is based on the “grade in progress” format for the semester. When performing in IESA activities, all Junior High students must conform to eligibility rules. (0 - F's) Semester Eligibility -- All students starting with the second semester of the 6th grade year must have passed at least 4 half credit courses the previous semester. Failure to have done so will render the student ineligible for the full semester following the deficit semester. ON THE CAMPUS Behavior and appearance on the school premises is of great importance. Extracurricular participants should be leaders, since fellow students respect and follow them. ON TRIPS Extracurricular participants directly represent the community, school, and the coaches/sponsors. Therefore, it is expected that all concerned will dress in an acceptable manner while traveling and conduct themselves on the bus and at the activity in a manner keeping with this code The following guidelines will be adhered to by the administration with respect to student conduct and extracurricular programs, however, in a case where conduct by a player or team participant is so egregious or insubordinate that in the determination of the head coach, that participant’s continued membership on the team or club would cause a debilitating effect on the program, the coach may immediately suspend or dismiss the participant from the team. SERIOUS MISCONDUCTS AS DEFINED UNDER THE EXTRA CURRICULAR CODE The types of conduct listed below are prohibited at any time during the year.
VOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF SERIOUS MISCONDUCT BY EXTRA-CURRICULAR PARTICIPANTS Before being caught a student can voluntarily admit to a serious misconduct. The student will undergo an assessment conducted by a counselor (approved by the Board of Education or their designee), and the student will follow the recommendation. (The cost of the assessment and treatment will be the responsibility of the student's family). If the student successfully completes the assessment and the recommendation of the counselor no further disciplinary action will be taken. If the student fails to have assessment or to complete the recommendation of the counselor, he/she will be punished according to the extra curricular code. During this time the student must stay academically eligible also. Admission may be made to the Director of Student Services, Athletic Director, Coach/Sponsor or to any school official the student feels comfortable with. The school official will then contact the Athletic Director to begin steps for assessment. Voluntary admission will be allowed one time only. CONSEQUENCES FOR MISCONDUCTS 1-3 First Serious misconduct shall result in a suspension from the sport and activity(s) in session or the next sport and activity(s) that the individual participates in and completes a full season of. Suspension will be as follows: ¨ Football 2 games ¨ Volleyball 4 games ¨ Basketball 4 games ¨ Track, Baseball, Softball, & Golf 1/4 of scheduled contests; however, official cancellations of original contests counts as 1/2 suspension of a date ¨ Football cheerleading & dance/pom 2 games ¨ Basketball cheerleading & dance/pom 4 games ¨ ALL other activities 1/4 of the activities As determined by the coach, athletes may continue to practice and stay in physical condition during this time. He/she may also be expected to be at all games or meets as part of the team. The student will undergo an assessment conducted by a counselor (approved by the Board of Education or their designee) , and the student will follow the recommendation. (The cost of the assessment and treatment will be the responsibility of the student's family). A parent conference must be held with said counselor before the student may be readmitted to participate in extra curricular activity. Parents should be prepared to furnish proof of an appointment for the assessment at this conference. Second Serious Misconduct in a high school student’s career may result in suspension from all activities from the date of the infraction for a period of one (calendar) year. Any combination of a second (2) violation outlined in Serious Misconducts as defined under the extra curricular code listed in consequences numbers 1-3 and consequences listed in number 4 in a school year will automatically be placed under the guidelines of second or additional misconduct on page 56. The student will undergo an assessment conducted by a counselor (approved by the Board of Education or the designee), and the student will follow the recommendation. (The cost of the assessment and treatment will be the responsibility of the student's family). A parent conference must be held with said counselor before the student may be readmitted to participate in extra curricular activities. Parents should be prepared to furnish proof of an appointment for the assessment at this conference. After six (calendar) months an appeal by the student and his/her parents for reinstatement may be made to the Board of Education contingent upon one or all of the following: substantiated rehabilitation, family counseling, drug test, or whatever the Board deems reasonable; for example, academic eligibility will be considered. Third or Additional Serious Misconduct shall result in suspension from all activities for the remainder of the student's high school career. After one (calendar) year an appeal by the student and his/her parents for reinstatement may be made to the Board of Education contingent upon one or all of the following: substantiated rehabilitation, family counseling, drug test, or whatever the Board deems reasonable; for example, academic eligibility will be considered. CONSEQUENCES FOR MISCONDUCT #4 First Misconduct shall result in suspension from all activities from the date of the infraction, for a period of one (calendar) year. The student will undergo an assessment conducted by a counselor (approved by the Board of Education or their designee), and the student will follow the recommendation. (The cost of the assessment and treatment will be the responsibility of the student's family). After six (calendar) months an appeal by the student and his/her parents for reinstatement may be made to the Board of Education contingent upon one or all of the following: substantiated rehabilitation, family counseling, drug test, or whatever the Board deems reasonable; for example, academic eligibility will be considered. Second or Additional Misconduct shall result in suspension from all activities for the remainder of the student's high school career. After one (calendar) year an appeal by the student and his/her parents for reinstatement may be made to the Board of Education contingent upon one or all of the following: substantiated rehabilitation, family counseling, drug test, or whatever the Board deems reasonable; for example, academic eligibility will be considered. In case of alleged violation of the Extra Curricular Code, the following procedure will be followed: ¨ A meeting with the student, coach/sponsor, the athletic director or building principal will be held to hear evidence and take action. A written report of the conference will be completed by the athletic director or building principal. ¨ A letter will be sent to the parents, if the student is found guilty of a code violation indicating the offense, the action taken, and the parent's right to appeal the action should they choose to do so. ¨ Should an appeal be desired, a written request should be filed with the Board of Education. The Board then may hear the appeal or appoint a hearing officer, whose decision may be reviewed by the Board at the Board's discretion. ¨ A written report of the hearing shall be filed by the hearing officer with the Board of Education. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS Individual coaches will distribute rules concerning situations/events not specifically mentioned in the above policy. The coach will meet and distribute written rules, to be gone over and reviewed, in a team/parent meeting for that sport/activity. STARK COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #100 INSTRUCTION
STARK COUNTY C.U.S.D. #100 POLICY FOR RANDOM DRUG TESTING The Board of Education believes that the use of cigarettes, alcohol, or illegal drugs by students who participate in interscholastic activities presents a particular hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the student participant and to those who compete with the student. The Board encourages students to participate in interscholastic activities, but believes the opportunity to try-out for and participate in school-sponsored interscholastic activities is not an absolute right. Rather, it is a privilege offered to eligible students on an equal opportunity basis. To be eligible to try-out for, or to participate in, any school-sponsored interscholastic activity program, cheerleading and/or pom pons, students must agree to submit to testing for the use of illegal drugs, if selected, in accordance with this policy. The purpose of this policy is to protect the health, welfare and safety of students engaged in interscholastic activities. It is to better assure the student athlete's health and physical fitness to participate in activities and not to provide a means which the district may use to punish a student participant other than by disqualification from participation in interscholastic activities. Accordingly, the results of any drug test administered under this policy shall be used only for determination of eligibility to try-out and participate in interscholastic activities and for no other disciplinary purpose. The Superintendent shall establish a procedure for Board approval for drug testing of students participating in interscholastic competition. Definitions
Consent Form To try-out for or to participate in any school sponsored interscholastic competition, cheerleading or pom pons, the student participant must read this policy and sign a consent form by which the student agrees that as a condition of participation in school interscholastic activities, he/she will be eligible for the illegal drug, alcohol, steroid, and cigarette testing program outlined in this procedure. This consent form must also be signed by the student’s parents or guardians at the beginning of each school year and/or prior to tryouts for a specific activity. The consent form will be valid for the student's current school year while participating in activities. The test will be a urinalysis test. Parents and students may withdraw their permission for testing anytime during the validity of the consent form. By doing this the student will no longer be eligible for extra-curricular activities as defined within the extra-curricular code. Non Compliance If the student participant, his/her parents or guardians refuse to sign the consent form, the student will not be permitted to be a member of an activity. Also, if the student participant refuses to be tested or does not complete the test as instructed, the participant will be considered in violation of this policy and automatically be ineligible as outlined in the Athletic Code. Confidentiality The results of any test administered under the terms of this policy shall be kept confidential and disclosed only to the student participant, his/her parents or guardians, and school officials designated by the Superintendent. The results of the testing shall not be used as a basis for any disciplinary action other than disqualification as provided for in this policy and procedure. The test results will not be part of the student participant’s permanent record but will be kept in a secure file in the school office. Random Selection of Participants for Testing At the beginning of each school year, each student participant shall be assigned a number by the Superintendent or his/her designee. The selection of numbers will be witnessed by at least one staff member and one student and will be drawn once a week. The numbers will be computer generated. Each week school is in session two high school students and one junior high student will be tested. A “week" being defined as any full or partial week school is in session. If for any reason a full or partial week goes by without testing this does not negate this policy. Notification of Participant Selection The selected participants will be notified by pass to report to the office on test day. The participant will then be escorted to the test site. If the participant is absent from school, and the absence is unexcused, the athlete will be ineligible for practice or competition until the next testing date and then will automatically be tested on that date. If the absence is excused, the participant will remain eligible for practice and competition but will be automatically tested on the next date. Once a student is selected for testing, a voluntary admission, as defined in the extra-curricular code, is no longer an option. Testing Procedures A licensed medical facility selected by the Superintendent shall take every reasonable precaution to collect an unadulterated specimen during, the collection process and will provide an accurate chain of custody for each and every specimen. Testing Negative The parents or guardians of a student participant who tests negative will be notified by mail within five (5) days of the district's receipt of the information. Testing Positive If the test results are positive, the participant will be considered in violation of Stark County CUSD #100 training rules and regulations. The participant and parents will be notified as soon as possible. The consequences of this violation are outlined in the Extra Curricular Code. Re-testing The student participant will have an opportunity within twenty-four (24) hours of notification of the first positive test results to have the specimen tested in a laboratory of the family's choice at their expense. The Athletic Director may consult with medical professionals to evaluate the results of the re-test, taking into consideration any evidence offered by the student. Should the test be confirmed positive, and there is not a satisfactory explanation for the positive results, the student participant will be considered to be in violation of Stark County CUSD #100 training rules and regulations. If it is determined by mutual consent of both testing facilities that the first result was invalid, the parents will be reimbursed the cost of the re-test. Enforcement Nothing contained in this policy shall prohibit or limit the application of the District's regular student disciplinary rules and regulations to student participants. The provisions of this policy are considered an addition to all other rules and regulations governing student conduct and discipline. Expenses (Funding for this program will be by the Board of Education action.)
ACTIVITIES ELIGIBLE FOR RANDOM DRUG TESTING
At this point in time these will be the activities that students will need to sign a drug testing release for. __________________________________________________________________ INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY DRUG TESTING STUDENT/PARENT CONSENT FORM I wish to try out for and/or participate in school sponsored interscholastic activities. I have read the Board of Education's Interscholastic Activity Drug Testing Policy for Student Participants and, I understand the Board of Education's Policy and Procedures and agree to follow said Policy and Procedures, including being subjected to drug testing, as a condition of participation in interscholastic activities, cheerleading, or dance. I understand that if I disobey the rules I will be excluded from the opportunity to participate in interscholastic activities as provided in the Board's Policy and Procedures. _________________________________________ Student Participant's Signature _________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________ Date STARK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT Acceptable Fan Conduct - applause during introduction of players, coaches and officials - recognizing an opponents' contribution with applause - accepting the decisions of the officials - cheering with the cheerleaders, remaining quiet during opponents’ cheers - demanding good sportsmanship of those around you - cheering for your team
Unacceptable Fan Conduct - using vulgar or obscene language and/or gestures - possessing or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage and/or illegal substance - possessing a weapon - fighting, threatening, or striking another person - failure to obey the instructions of a security officer-and/or district employee - disrespectful or derogatory yells or chants, songs, or gestures to participants and/or coaches - excessive booing or heckling - criticizing officials in any way; disrespect to an official - yells or cheers designed to antagonize an opponent - disrespectful conduct towards opposing cheerleaders - entering the playing area or obstructing other players - flashing gang signs or wearing gang indicia - possession or use of unauthorized electronic devices - throwing of any object - smoking on school property, including the parking areas - engaging in any activity which is illegal or disruptive Lincoln Trail/IHSA Rules/Policy Violations Any person, including adults, who behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner during any athletic or extracurricular event may be ejected from that event and/or denied admission to any future school events for a period up to one year. NEED HELP? IF YOU … YOU SHOULD … get injured or feel ill inform your teacher and go to the office
feel unsafe see the nearest adult
need mediation see a counselor or an administrator
need an I.D. see a secretary in the office
need a free lunch form see a secretary in the office
need a work permit see a secretary in the office
forget your locker combo see a secretary in the office
lose a textbook see your teacher
have something stolen see a secretary in the office
want to go out for a sport or activity see the advisor, coach, or a sport or activity secretary
need to leave school early obtain an early dismissal slip from a secretary in the office
have a drug/alcohol problem or want information see the director of student services or counselor
have lost something check lost and found in the office
need to see the school psychologist see the director of student services or counselor
need to see the school social worker see the director of student services or counselor
need school security go to the office
need a job see the counselor INDEX Absence Reporting 22 Academic Honors List 19 Academic Requirements 17 Address 2 Administrative Listing 2 Admission 4 Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco 29 Announcements 38 Asbestos Policy 51 Athletics 52 Attendance Policy 19 Black Hawk Policy 14 Board of Education 2 Book Fees 32 Booster Club 13 Cafeteria/Lunch Box 40 Calendar/Important Events 11 Cell Phones 29 Class Times 9 College Courses 14 College Requirements 16 Computers/Appropriate Use 51 Complaint/Grievance 41 Course Selection 13 Criminal Offender Notify 45 Crisis Management Plan 13 Detention 25 Discipline Glossary 24 Discipline Procedures 23 Displays of Affection 28 Dress Guidelines 27 Drivers Ed 14 Eligibility 52 Education Foundation 13 Emergency Closings 11 Employment 4 English Language Learners 46 Expulsion 26 Extracurricular Code 53 False Fire/AED Alarms 29 Field Trips 41 Final Exams 19 Final Exemptions 40 Fine Arts Network 13 Fire/Tornado/Earthquake Drills 38 Fireworks 29 Foreign Exchange Students 14 Fund Raising 39 Grade/Progress Reports 18 Grade Expectations 18 Grading System 18 Graduation Requirements 15 Health Education Program 36 Help/Information 66 Home School Policy 15 Homeless Students 42 IHSA Guidelines 62 Intervention Program 14 Lockers 32 Lost and Found 38 Lunch Periods 9 Make-up work 18 Map 12 Medical 33 Medical Excuses – P.E. 34 Medication 34 Message from Principal 3 No Child Left Behind 46 No Nit Policy 22 Nondiscrimination Policy 4 Parking 31 Personal/Privacy Info 37 Pesticide Application 37 Phone Procedures 51 Physical Examinations 21 Plagiarism/Cheating 18 Profanity/Obscenity 27 PSAE Test 17 Random Drug Testing Policy 57 Response to Intervention 13 Schedule Changes 13 School Colors 7 School Facilities (use of) 4 School Mission Statement 6 School Mascot 7 School Nickname 7 School Organizations/Clubs 52 School Song 7 Search/Seizure 32 Selling/Advertising 39 Sex Offender Notification 44 Sexual Harassment Policy 43 Signs/Posters 39 Smoking Policy 29 Spectator Code of Conduct 61 Sports – Boys 52 Sports – Girls 52 Sprays/Stink Bombs 28 Staff Listing 10 Student Classification 14 Student Records 5 Students with Disabilities 47 Summer School 14 Suspension/in & out 25 Tardiness 28 Telephone Numbers 2 Textbooks 31 Thefts 29 Throwing Objects 28 Top Academic Students 19 Transcripts 17 Transportation/Bus 49 Truancy 22 Vacation Trips 23 Valuables 33 Vending Machines 41 Vision & Hearing Screening 21 Vision Statement 8 Visitors 38
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