Code of Ethics Enrollment Steps Absences and Medication Homework Policy Dress Code Visitors

The faculty and administration would like to welcome you to another year at Henry-Senachwine Grade School. We hope you take advantage of the fine academic and extracurricular opportunities that are provided. Success, to the School, means that each student works at his or her potential. High student achievement requires the cooperation of the students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the entire school staff.

If your child has a problem at school, please contact the office so that you can be advised of the person you should talk with to resolve the problem. If the problem is not resolved, talk to the principal, superintendent, and finally the Board of Education. Usually the Superintendent and the Board are unaware of the problem and cannot resolve the situation without contacting the principal.

We expect you as parents to read the handbook and understand the rules and regulations contained in it. You are the most important part of our school, so be prepared to work hard and make this the best year possible. The staff is anxiously awaiting the start of the new school year. We know this can be a really great year. Remember this is your school, take pride in it, and represent your school well.

The provisions of this handbook and discipline code are not considered as irrevocable contractual commitments between the school and student. Rather, the provisions reflect the current status of the rules, practices, and procedures as currently practiced and are subject to change.

PHILOSOPHY

It is the expressed desire of the Henry-Senachwine Community Unit # 5 Board of Education, administration and instructional staff, that all students at Henry-Senachwine Grade School enjoy academic success as well as grow socially through positive experiences in school activities. It is hoped that each student will work towards acquiring the necessary skills for promotion. This goal is not magically attained but requires a concentrated effort by three important parties: the student, the parent, and the teacher. Daily attendance, completion of assignments, preparation for tests, cooperation with instructors, and a willingness to understand the work within the guidelines as stated in this student handbook are all major ingredients for a successful learning experience. If at any time questions or concerns arise, you are encouraged to call or come to the school to find the answer or address the concern, which you might have.

NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

Henry-Senachwine Grade School insures that equal educational 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 Superintendent, Henry-Senachwine Community Unit School District # 5, 1023 College Street, Henry IL. 61537.

CODE OF ETHICS

I. Good Character

E. Honor and respect your parents, teachers, and others who are responsible for your guidance.

II. Self Discipline

D. Respect other students, school personnel, school facilities, building and campus as well as other property.

III. Appearance and School Dress

A. The school expects a manner of dress that is safe (this requires foot wear), clean, healthy,

B. It is the student’s best interest not to create problems with appearance or dress.

IV. Campus Courtesy

V. Sportsmanship

A. Always back your team with true school spirit and show respect for your school’s reputation.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

There are certain special responsibilities required of a citizen who is a student in school.

1. To become informed of and adhere to reasonable rules and regulations established by the local Board of Education and implemented by school administrators and teachers.

2. To respect the rights and individuality of other students, school administrators, and teachers.

3. To refrain from libel, slanderous remarks, and obscenity in verbal and written expression.

4. To dress and groom in a manner that meets reasonable standards of health, cleanliness, and safety.

6. To refrain from gross disobedience, misconduct, or behavior that materially and substantially disrupts the educational process.

8. To respect the reasonable exercise of authority by school administrators and teachers in maintaining discipline in the school and at school sponsored activities.

STEPS TO COMPLETE FOR ENROLLMENT

Students must be five years old on or before September 1^st to be admitted to kindergarten. Students must be six years old on or before September 1^st to be admitted to 1^st grade.

No student will be considered as enrolled in school until the parent or legal guardian has completed the enrollment card stating address and verifying residence in our district. The enrollment card is to contain the legal name of the child, as should all other school records.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

Physical examinations are required immediately prior to the entrance into kindergarten and upon entrance into the fifth and ninth grades. Pupils who transfer into our district must present evidence of such examination upon entrance to any grade unless they have been previously examined in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. In addition to the physical examination, every child entering kindergarten and every transfer student who has not previously complied with the law must be immunized against measles, tetanus, diphtheria, poliomyelitis, pertussis, and rubella (3-day measles). Students moving to our school district from out of state must have a physical examination taken in Illinois before they will be allowed to attend classes.

ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE

All Henry-Senachwine Grade School students are expected to attend school regularly in order to fully benefit from the instructional program and to develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility. The Educational Reform Act of 1985 require elementary schools to notify parents within two hours, if students are not in attendance at school. In order to help us confirm that your child is not supposed to be in school, we would appreciate parents calling the school prior to 8:30 a.m. to indicate the reason for absence. In addition, this would be the appropriate time to request the student’s assignment for the period of the absence. The school’s phone number is (309) 364-2531.

If we have not received your call by 9:00 a.m., we will attempt to call you regarding the child’s absence from school. Therefore, it is necessary that we have at least two telephone numbers on file where we can obtain information regarding your child’s absence. Only in cases where there has not been communication with the parents will the child be required to bring a note to school giving reasons for the absence.

STUDENT ILLNESS

Students who are ill should report to their teacher and then to the office any time they are sick or have had an accident. The office will call their parents if the student is sick enough to go home. All medicine must be left in the main office.

MEDICATION

When it becomes necessary for a child to take medication of any kind, which must be administered during school hours, the school must be provided with written permission from the parent. Board policy requires that the SCHOOL MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM be completed and signed by the parents before medicine can be administered to students at school. Medication, prescriptions, or non-prescriptions (including aspirin or vitamins), brought to school should be in clearly labeled containers with the student’s name attached and taken immediately to the school office. The school will not provide aspirin and Tylenol.

STUDENTS WHO HAVE HAD A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Students who have had a communicable disease such as impetigo, measles, chicken pox, head lice, or pink eye, must get a release from their doctor before they will be allowed to return to school. Students who develop symptoms of a communicable disease at school will be sent home as soon as parents are notified. Students with head lice will only be readmitted after they are nit free. We ask parents to notify the school immediately if your child contracts one of these diseases.

During the year we have many students who contract childhood diseases. Whenever we feel that it is in the best interest of the students and parents, you will be notified of these outbreaks.

REQUESTING MAKE-UP WORK

If you wish to pick up homework after school, be sure to call in the morning to indicate how the homework will be sent home and to ensure that the teacher will have time to make a list of assignments. Parents requesting assignments for an extended period of time should give the teacher at least 3 days to prepare the assignments before they are to be picked up. Teachers are not required to provide more than 5 days’ assignments at one time.

MAKE UP WORK

It is the student’s responsibility to check with their teachers regarding all class work missed as a result of absence. When a student knows in advance that he/she will be absent, an effort should be made to obtain anticipated missed work so that it can be completed prior to the student’s return to school. Whenever the student’s parent or guardian gives an adequate excuse, the student will receive full credit for all make-up work completed. The work is due and/or the tests will be taken on the day the student returns to school. All missed work during an unexcused absence will result in zeroes. Exceptions can be made by the discretion of the principal.

HOMEWORK POLICY

In order for students to be successful in school, homework needs to be completed and turned in on time. If students do not come to class prepared, then they fall behind very quickly. This homework policy will only affect students who continually do not turn in their homework. Students who refuse to do their work at home may have to stay after school to complete their assignments. Each classroom teacher will keep track of missing work, and notify parents when homework is not handed in on time. Of course, when a student is sick, he/she will be allowed time to make up their work. When returning to school after an illness, the student will be allowed 1 day for each day of absence to make up any missed assignments before they are considered late.

Late and incomplete assignments will be accepted the next day, but they will be lowered one letter grade. Assignments not made up by the end of the following day may receive a 0/F for a grade. Students will only be allowed 3 late assignments per 9 weeks. Subsequent late assignments will be considered zeroes. Work will still be required to be turned in. After the third 0/F, parents will be notified and/or detentions will be assigned. Long term or major assignments may be counted as a double grade and could result in 2 zeroes being given if not completed.

MORNING ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL

TARDY

Attendance will be taken at 8:30 a.m. and turned in to the office. If a student enters the classroom after 8:30 a.m., he/she will be counted as tardy (unless there has been a problem with a bus) and should check in at the office.

STUDENT DRESS

The Board feels that dress and grooming are important and that what a student wears to school has a direct relationship to the learning atmosphere in school. It is the obligation of the parents and the responsibility of students to see that reasonable and proper dress and appearance is maintained at all times in school and at school activities. Student dress that distracts and/or disrupts the educational process will not be tolerated.

In all dress, the chest, back, mid-riff, and shoulders must be covered with non-see through clothing. Students who attend school inappropriately dressed will have their parents called to bring other clothes. If parents cannot be contacted then other clothing will be provided to wear, or the student will remain in the office until the end of the school day.

(4-8 STUDENT DRESS CODE)

SHIRTS AND BLOUSES—In all dress, the chest, back, mid-riff, and shoulders must be covered with non-see through clothing. Tank top shirts should not be worn, but all students 4-8 may wear appropriate close fitting sleeveless tops. The length of all tops should be long enough to cover bare mid-riff during reasonable activity.

SHORTS AND SKIRTS—Must be a finger tip length and not too tight or revealing.

RIPPED, TORN, OR EXCESSIVELY REVEALING clothing is not permitted.

TIGHT CLOTHING—Such as spandex, biker shorts, etc. is not acceptable.

FOOTWEAR—Must be worn at all times, and sandals must not pose a safety threat to the student.

HATS AND SUNGLASSES—Are not to be worn in the building.

SUGGESTIVE SLOGANS—On clothing are considered inappropriate for school.

ADVERTISEMENTS—On clothing depicting or symbolizing drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or judged by the principal to be inappropriate, lewd, or profane are prohibited.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS—All 7^th and 8^th graders are required to wear a gym uniform during PE class. These uniforms are not to be worn to other regular classes.

Any clothing that goes against common decency, common sense, common cleanliness, and common concern for the good of the school and community is not acceptable dress for Henry-Senachwine Grade School students. The principal will make the final decision on infractions of the dress code.

COATS AND OUTERWEAR- Coats and other outerwear cannot be worn in the classrooms. Backpacks and book bags should be left in lockers.

LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

When parents need to pick up students during the school day, they should report to the office to pick up their child. No student is to leave the school grounds during the school day without first signing out of the office. If you wish your child to leave during the school day, the student must first bring written permission to the office and the classroom teacher.

VISITORS

Henry-Senachwine Grade School welcomes parents and visitors to our school. Visitors are to park in the parking area in front of the building and enter the building through the front doors. Upon entering the building during the school day, all parents and visitors are to first report to the office. The office personnel will assist them at that time and issue a pass if appropriate. Parents who wish to visit classes or pick up your child, be sure to stop by the office first. We do this for the protection of students and teachers. STUDENT VISITORS ARE DISCOURAGED AND WILL NOT BE GIVEN PERMISSION TO VISIT.

TELEPHONE USE

Whenever possible students should arrange for rides home after practices and games ahead of time. If it is necessary to use a telephone to call home, students should check with their coach or other school personnel. Students may use the office phone during school day for emergencies and with a pass from their teacher. The use of cellular telephones, walkie-talkies, and other electronic equipment is prohibited.

PETS

LUNCH ACCOUNTS

Our school uses a computerized lunch program to keep track of money deposited and meals eaten. Each account is like a mini bank account. Money is deposited into the account and the proper amount is subtracted whenever the student eats lunch or breakfast. Lunch balances will be sent home monthly. If a student’s account falls below zero, they will pick up a note. Students with a negative balance will be provided a peanut butter sandwich for up to 2 days.

MILK CARDS

Milk may be purchased daily or 10 punch milk cards are available. Students will not be allowed to charge milk and must purchase a new card when their card is used up. Milk cards must be purchased separately and will not be taken from the computer lunch account.

BREAKFAST PROGRAM

A breakfast program will be offered before school from 8:00-8:15 A.M. each day. Students who wish to purchase breakfast may enter the front door at 8:00 A.M. Menus will be available each month. Students receiving free lunches will also be eligible for the breakfast program. Students will not be allowed to charge breakfast.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

You are fortunate that your school has a cafeteria that provides fine noon meals for you to enjoy at a small charge. Monthly menus are sent home at the beginning of each month. We encourage students to eat at school; however, students may go home for lunch if they bring a note to the office stating that they will be eating at home. Students may also bring their lunch if they so desire. Please note that soda pop is not allowed in the lunchroom at noon. Free lunch applications are available in the office.

Students should deposit lunch money into their account before school at the door. Students will not be allowed to charge milk. Ten punch cards are available for milk.

RECESS AND NOON PARTICIPATION

Each student is expected to participate in recess and noon activities each day. Students may be excused from going outdoors for recess or lunch by note from their parent. This excuse is good for up to 3 consecutive days. If the student is to be excused for a longer period of time, his/her doctor must excuse him. If students are unable to participate in recess activity, they may be kept from participating in gym for that day.

1. Do not grab people’s clothes, hit, shove, trip, use foul language, or interrupt other peoples’ games. No teasing, name-calling, taunting, rude remarks, and etc.

2. Do not leave the playground without permission or play by cars, buses, bicycles, or garbage containers. Stay away from PE classes.

3. Stay out of the bus barn and streets.

4. No skateboards or roller skates or roller blades.

5. Ball and ropes should be kept away from play equipment and parked cars.

6. When using swings, students should not swing from side to side, twist, jump off, stand up, wrap around the top, or run under.

7. When using the slide, students should go up the ladder and then down the slide in a seated position.

8. No hard balls or golf balls are allowed on the playground.

9. Ropes should not be used for tying people.

10. DO NOT BRING KNIVES, CIGARETTES, PLAY GUNS, WATER PISTOLS, LIGHTERS, OR MATCHES.

11. Do not climb fences or trees. Throwing rocks, wrestling, tackling, or piggyback type of games are not allowed.

12. No snowballing, playing in the mud or water.

EARLY DISMISSALS AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS

Parents are asked not to call the school and/or school personnel to inquire about school closings. Decisions regarding early dismissal or school closing due to severe weather will be broadcast as soon as they are made. When it becomes necessary to close school because of severe weather conditions, the following TV and radio stations will be notified:

On occasion of severe weather, parents should anticipate the possibility of early dismissal and make appropriate arrangements for supervision of their children.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Our school offers a wide variety of extra curricular activities for 7^th and 8^th grade students and a few activities for 5^th and 6^th grade students. The following activities are offered:

Students who participate in events outside the regular school day are required to attend practice, rehearsals, games, and/or performances unless their parent notifies the instructor or coaches in writing.

DROPPING A FINE ARTS CLASS

Students who wish to drop an elective activity must complete the following guidelines:

PERSONAL PROPERTY

You are responsible for your own property and the school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property. For your own protection DO NOT BRING electronic equipment, expensive toys, watches, rings, or large amounts of money to school. This also includes not bringing radios or other electronic equipment on the bus.

SCHOOL PROPERTY/SCHOOL LOCKERS

You are responsible for the property of the school that is issued to you, such as books, library materials, and etc. You will be held responsible for damage done to school property.

Lockers are made available to students for their convenience. However, the lockers remain the possession and under the control of the school district which reserves the right to enter any locker at any time and remove the contents of the locker. No food, candy, or beverages of any kind should be kept in the locker. The school district reserves the right to randomly search the school grounds and lockers with specially trained dogs for the purpose of detecting the presence of unlawful drugs on campus. Unlawful use of drugs are harmful to the health and well being of every student in the district as well as contrary to the best educational interests of the student body. Any illegal contraband found on school property will be turned over to legal authorities when appropriate.

HONOR ROLLS (grades 6-8)

Students are encouraged to do their best throughout the school year. At the end of each grading period, the school will announce an SCHOLASTIC HONOR ROLL, an EFFORT and CITIZENSHIP HONOR ROLL.

Scholastic Honor Roll

4. Grades will be compared from 9 weeks to 9 weeks. Only letter grades will count, not + or -.

1. Must have at LEAST 2 excellent and nothing less than good in the area of conduct.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Our school offers an enrichment program for students in grades 1-8. Only students that meet the minimum standards are enrolled in the program. In order to be enrolled a student must first be identified through a screening process. Students must qualify in the following four areas:

1. 90^th percentile of the Basic Battery of the most recent Stanford Achievement test.

3. Attain a final grade point average of 3.5 or better on last year’s report card.

PROMOTION POLICY

The grade placement of any student, at the end of the school year for the next school year, will be based on the determination of what is best for each child. Parents and teachers are encouraged to work together in order to ensure that students achieve to their maximum potential in their schoolwork. Factors to be included in determining grade placement are as follows: successful completion and earning a passing grade in course work, performance on the achievement test, and teacher recommendation. Students failing 1 class will be considered for retention. Students who fail 2 or more classes will not be promoted to the next grade. Special circumstances will be handled on an individual basis.

At Henry-Senachwine Grade School, our goal is to motivate students to become mature, independent, and productive adult citizens who are capable of making independent decisions. To achieve this goal, it is important to maintain a school climate that is conducive to learning. Good discipline must be maintained to make this possible. This discipline can be learned and taught by realizing that each individual should become responsible for his/her own actions.

Discipline can occur in many forms. It can include praise, appreciation, and recognition for a job well done in addition to consequences for unacceptable behavior. Behavior, which interferes with the right of others to learn, will result in appropriate consequences. Behavior, which is positive, will be treated in a positive manner.

It is important that each student strive to do his/her best. The faculty and administration will strive to create an appropriate environment so that each student can reach his/her highest potential. In striving for excellence, it is necessary that we receive the fullest cooperation from students, parents, and staff. By doing our best, we will create a school environment that we can all be proud of.

RECOMMENDED DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

Minor misconduct and minor misbehavior obstructs the orderly operation of the classroom, school, or bus.

Discipline Procedures:

There is immediate intervention by the staff member who is supervising the student or who observes the misbehavior. Repeated misbehavior may require a parent/teacher conference or a conference with a counselor, and/or an administrator. The staff member maintains an appropriate record of the offense and disciplinary action.

Discipline Options

1. All work must be turned in completed on the 1^st scheduled day of return or zeroes will be given.

2. All tests must be taken the 1^st day back or zeroes will be given

3. It is the student’s responsibility to turn all work in and not the teacher’s to remind them.

4. No additional help will be given for days absent from school.

5. Arrangements must be made to pick up assignments through the office and the suspended student is not permitted on school campus.

6. Any test scheduled on the first day back must be taken when scheduled or the student will receive zeroes.

Classroom teachers and other staff members are encouraged to refrain from using disciplinary methods, which may be physically, or psychologically damaging to children such as ridicule, excessive display of temper, and etc. Physical restraints may be used when necessary to protect the student, other individuals, and/or property from physical harm.

1^st offense: Restitution will be required. Detention, in-school-isolation suspension, or expulsion depending on severity of act.

1^st offense: Detention, in-school isolation, suspension, or expulsion depending on severity

6. Behavior endangering the safety of themselves or other students such as throwing objects, sticking with pins, kicking, and etc.

1^st offense: Detention, Saturday School, in-school-isolation, suspension, or expulsion depending on the severity of the act.

7. Alcohol and Drugs: defined as any students found in the possession of, use of, distribution of, under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other dangerous substances, including drugs, drug paraphernalia, or look a likes is strictly prohibited. This is on campus or at any school function either home or away. Legal authorities will be contacted if warranted.

8. Tobacco: defined as smoking, chewing, or possessing tobacco or tobacco products on the campus or at any school function either home or away.

9. Gross insubordination: defined as using abusive or obscene language to a staff member or failing to follow a staff member’s directions. Legal authorities will be contacted if warranted.

10. Possessing, using, or transferring weapons including explosives: defined as a threatening situation by one student towards the safety of other students or staff. Legal authorities will be contacted if warranted.

1^st offense: immediate 10 day suspension and recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion

11. Fighting on school property or at school activities: Legal authorities will be contacted if warranted.

1^st offense: 2 days in-school-isolation or out-of- School suspension depending on the severity of the fight

2^nd offense: 2 days Saturday School, in-school-isolation, or suspension depending on the severity of the fight

12. Disruptive classroom behavior: Teachers may remove students from the classroom for disruptive behavior. If a student is removed from the classroom he/she must report to the principal’s office.

1^st offense: Possible detention, in-school-isolation, Saturday School, or expulsion

13. Gross misbehavior, disobedience, or misconduct: defined as any willful conduct detrimental to the normal functioning of the school day or a program or activity under school sponsorship whenever and wherever scheduled. Legal authorities will be contacted if warranted.

Gross misbehavior, disobedience, or misconduct may occur on school grounds, on a school bus, at school functions, or outside school grounds, provided, however that a direct relationship exists between the conduct of the student and the school’s educational function.

1^st offense: Possible detention, in-school-isolation, suspension, Saturday School, or expulsion

14. Unexcused absence without parental permission or student not reporting the truth about absence with or without a parental note.

1^st offense: Immediate suspension of student with the length of suspension determined by severity of the act. Restitution may be required. Legal authorities will be contacted if warranted.

1^st Offense: The driver will notify the principal and parents will be notified in writing of their child’s infraction.

2^nd Offense: The student will be suspended from riding the bus for one day. Parents will be notified in writing.

3^rd Offense: The student will be suspended from riding the bus for three days. Parents will be notified in writing.

If unusual or dangerous infractions occur, the administration has the authority to give more severe punishment than Steps 1, 2, or 3 would require.

1. Students in detention must report at 3:25 p.m. in the detention room and remain until 4:20 p.m. Being late will result in an additional detention being assigned. Students on internal suspension will report to the office at 8:30 a.m. on the days assigned.

2. Detentions must be served when assigned.

3. Students will be required to remain seated and quiet during detention.

4. Detention days are Tuesday and Thursday.

5. An unexcused absence from the detention period will result in a doubling of the days to be served. A further refusal will result in suspension or Saturday School.

6. Students must read or do homework

7. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation after detention.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR AFTER SCHOOL DETENTIONS, SATURDAY SCHOOL, AND SUSPENSIONS

Students need to be aware that detentions will be cumulative and the following schedule will be followed. (per semester)

Detention 10 5 days out-of school suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion

Henry-Senachwine C.U.D. # 5 maintains a policy on the use of behavioral interventions for students with disabilities. It is the fundamental principal of this policy that nonadversive or positive interventions designed to develop and strengthen desirable behaviors shall be used to the maximum extent possible and are preferable. It is the intent of Henry-Senachwine C.U.D. # 5 that behavior interventions for a student with disabilities will incorporate procedures and methods consistent with generally accepted practices in the field of behavioral intervention. Nonrestrictive interventions may be used without the development of a written Behavior Management Plan within the student’s Individual Educational Program (IEP). Henry-Senachwine C.U.D. # 5 shall maintain a Behavioral Intervention Committee to implement and regularly review the district policy on the use of Behavioral Interventions. This committee will be the same committee as meets annually to discuss and review the disciplinary procedures of the school. A complete copy of the Behavioral Intervention Policy and Procedures for District #5 may be requested from the superintendent.

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS IN RELATION TO DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

Individual rights granted by the Constitution of the United States are granted to all individuals regardless of age, color, or creed. Students have rights as individuals. The school disciplinary procedures should not violate these rights. The essential rights involved in disciplinary procedures stem from the concept of due process. A student is entitled:

1. To know what the rules and regulations are

2. To know what charges are brought against her/him

3. To present his/her point of view and/or evidence about the charge

4. To have a notice of and hearing on the charges

5. To have counsel

6. To appeal a decision about the charges to a higher level

7. To have the charges or penalties removed from the record if the evidence demonstrates his/ her innocence or noninvolvement.

SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSION

Section 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6 of the School Code of Illinois gives the Board of Education the power to suspend or expel a student for GROSS DISOBEDIENCE or MISCONDUCT. In Unit District # 5 the administration is given the authority to suspend for a period not to exceed 10 school days. The Unit District #5 School Board has the legal authority to EXPEL students or levy a suspension of more than ten school days.

Suspension deprives the student of the privilege of attending school, being on school property, or attending any school activities. It does allow the possibility of reinstatement upon evidence or intention of abiding by the rules.

Expulsion indicates the student has forfeited the right to attend Unit District # 5 schools.

So that all students and parents of Unit District # 5 may know what might be considered gross disobedience or misconduct the district stipulates that one or all of the following acts may be considered as evidence of gross disobedience or misconduct and may be cause for suspension or expulsion:

1. Fighting or assault on a student, a teacher, or any school employee

2. Arson or creating a false fire alarm

3. Truancy

4. Repeated or continuous acts of misconduct or disobedience which are disruptive of school function and the educational process

5. Verbal abuse or profanity or threats directed toward a student, a teacher, or any school personnel

6. Refusal to follow reasonable orders or directions or stated school rules (insubordination)

7. Theft

8. Participation in acts designed to disrupt school (strikes, walkouts, mass defiance, etc.)

9. Repeated failure to follow stated rules

10. Smoking on school property

11. Possession, use or under influence of alcohol or other drugs (controlled substances) on school property

12. Destruction of property

13. Possession of weapons or ammunition

14. Acts that obstruct or interrupt the instructional process in the classroom

15. Any other acts that endanger the well being of students, teachers, or any school employee

APPEALING SUSPENSION AND EXPULSIONS

Anyone wishing to contest any disciplinary action taken by Henry-Senachwine Grade School should first contact the elementary hearing officer, District Superintendent, after disciplinary actions have been taken. The Superintendent’s number is (364-3614).

STUDENT RECORDS

A set of temporary and permanent records is to be kept for each student enrolled at Henry-Senachwine Grade School. Student records are used as guides in counseling students.

1. Family background information

2. Intelligence test scores

3. Aptitude test scores

4. Reports of psychological evaluations including information on intelligence, personality, and academic information obtained through test administration, observation, or interviews

5. Achievement test results

6. Participation in extra-curricular activities

7. Honors and awards received

8. Teacher anecdotal records

9. Disciplinary information

10. Special Education files, including the report of the multi-disciplinary staffing on which placement or non-placement is based: and records and tape recordings relating to special education placement hearings and appeals.

11. Any verified reports or information from non-educational persons, agencies, or organizations

12. Other verified information of clear relevance to the education of the student

13. Record of release of temporary record information.

1. Basic identifying information, including student’s and parents’ names and addresses, social security number, birthday, and gender

2. Academic transcript, including grades, graduation dates, and grade level achieved

3. Attendance records

4. Accident reports and health records

5. Record of release of permanent record information

6. Honors and awards achieved

7. Information concerning participation in school sponsored activities or athletics

8. Other information shall not be placed in the student’s permanent record

Parents and students have the following rights pertaining to student’s records:

1. The right to inspect and copy at $0.10 per page, permanent and temporary records

2. The right to control access and release of school student records and the right to request a copy of information released

3. Parents shall have the right to challenge any entry exclusive of grades in the student records on the basis of: accuracy, relevance and/or propriety

4. The request for a hearing shall be submitted in writing to the school and shall contain notice of the specific entry or entries to be challenged and the basis of challenge

5. The right to copy any school student record or information contained therein proposed to be destroyed or deleted. The temporary records shall be kept 5 years and the permanent records 60 years from the date of graduation or leaving school.

6. Directory information may be released to the general public unless a parent requests that any or all such information not be released on his/her child. Information shall be limited to:

A. To an employee or official of the school or school district or the State Board of

Education, provided such employee or official or State Board of Education has

a current demonstrable educational or administrative interest in the student,

and the records are in furtherance of such interest.

B. To any person for the purpose of research, statistical reporting, or planning,

provided that: (1) such person has the permission of the State Superintendent

Education, and (2) no student or parent can be identified from the information

released.

C. Pursuant to court order provided that the procedures outlined in IL Rev.

Stats. 1975, C. 122, Art. 50-6 (a) (5) are observed.

D. If they are necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other

persons.

CLASS TRIPS

Each individual teacher and/or grade level plans class trips. The trips must be educational in nature and are open to all students of that grade level. However, students that demonstrate repeated inappropriate behavior at school may have special restrictions on a class trip and/or be expected to report to school instead of attending the class trip. In order to attend 6, 7, or 8^th grade trip students will be expected to have served no in-school-isolation or external suspensions

TRANSPORTATION

Parents dropping off or picking up children

Parents are asked to follow the parking procedures as designated on the following map. Your cooperation is necessary for the safety of our students.

IF YOU TRANSFER OUT TO ANOTHER SCHOOL

Before transferring to another school, students should use the following procedure:

2. Return all books, supplies, and equipment to the proper instructor or department

4. Return your clearance slip to the office after all of your instructors have checked and signed the clearance slip

5. If requested, your book rental refund will be mailed to you after the clearance slip is recorded and filed

SCHOOL LOYALTY SONG

BUS INFORMATION

Free transportation is provided to all students living more than one and one-half miles from school. We also provide 4 in-town pick up points: Wee Care, St. Mary’s, Child Park, High School Athletic Field, and Gateway Drive. It is a privilege to ride a bus and students are expected to obey the rules and regulations set by the School and the State.

Any student needing to ride a bus other than his/her regular route must have a parental note requesting permission to ride that bus. The note must be signed in the office and then presented to the bus driver. When a student must go home in a different manner from his/her normal manner, it is important that the classroom teacher and the bus driver are notified in writing.

1. Be on time at the designated school bus stop and help keep the bus on schedule

2. Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus

3. Be careful when approaching the place where the bus stops. Do not move towards the bus until the bus has come to a complete stop.

4. Pupils must occupy seats assigned to them

5. Do not leave your seat while the bus is in motion

6. Be alert to danger signal from the driver

7. Remain seated in the bus in event of a road emergency until instructions are given by the driver

8. Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times after entering and until leaving the bus. Do not throw anything out of the bus windows

9. Remember that loud talking and laughing, or unnecessary confusion diverts the driver’s attention, and could result in a serious accident.

10. Be absolutely quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop

11. Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in your own home. Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.

12. Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times. No eating or drinking is allowed on the bus.

13. No teasing, name-calling, taunting, rude remarks, and etc. No foul or profane language is allowed.

14. Any damage to the bus must be reported to the driver at once.

15. Keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisles

16. No animals are allowed on the bus

17. If you have a problem with anyone or anything, let the bus driver know

18. Help look after the safety and comfort of smaller children

19. Do not ask the driver to stop at places other than the regular bus stop. He is not permitted to do this, except by proper authorization from a school official

20. Observe safety precautions at the discharge point. When it is necessary to cross the highway, proceed to a point at least 10 feet in front of the bus on the right shoulder of the highway where traffic may be observed in both directions; then wait for the bus driver to signal for you to cross

21. The bus driver’s relationship should be the same level as that expected of a teacher. Should any pupil persist in violating any of the rules and regulations, it shall be the duty of the driver to notify the school administrator, and after due warning has been given to the pupil and parents; the school administrator may forbid such pupil the privilege of riding the bus.

22. Students please note: If your bus conduct is unsatisfactory the same procedure will be followed as if you are in the classroom. Both the principal and your parents will be contacted.

23. Be courteous to your fellow students and the bus driver, so everyone gets along fine.

INTERNET AND THE SCHOOL

The School Board’s goal is to include the Internet in the District’s instructional program in order to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. The Superintendent or designee shall develop an implementation plan for this policy; Building Principals shall act as the “system administrator” for their buildings.

The School District is not responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable when using the network, or for any information that is retrieved via the Internet. Furthermore, the District will not be responsible for the unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet.

Individual School Board members, community members, parents and administrative staff members, shall be treated like teachers. “Internet” includes all information accessed by Internet sites, e-mail, on-line services, and bulletin board systems.

The use of the Internet shall be consistent with the curriculum adopted by the District as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of the students. The Internet shall comply with the selection criteria for instructional materials. Teachers may, consistent with the Superintendent’s implementation plan, use the Internet throughout the curriculum. The Internet is part of the curriculum and is not a public forum for general use.

All use of the District’s connection to the Internet must be in support of education and/or research, and be in furtherance of the School Board’s stated goal. Use is a privilege, not a right. General rules for behavior and communications apply when using the Internet.

The District’s Authorization for Internet Access contains the appropriate uses, ethics, and protocol for the Internet. Electronic communications and downloaded material may be monitored or read by school officials.

Authorization for Internet Access

Each teacher must sign the District’s Authorization for Internet Access as a condition for using the District’s Internet connection. Each student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign the Authorization before being granted use. The failure of any student to follow the terms of the Authorization for Internet Access, or this policy, will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action.

ASBESTOS

The Henry-Senachwine Community Unit District # 5 buildings have been inspected for asbestos containing materials as mandated by USEPA, 40 CFR Part 763, Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools. An Accredited Management Planner with Asbestos Consultants of Illinois, Inc. has prepared a Management Plan, to offer direction and guidance in the management of asbestos in our buildings. These reports are available for inspection at the administrative offices during normal working hours at no cost. Copies of these reports may be supplied upon request at a minimal cost.

STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL ACT

The structural pest control act requires schools in Illinois to establish and maintain a registry of parents or guardians of students who wish to receive notification prior to application of pesticides inside the school or on the school grounds. If you would like to be placed on our list, please call the school secretary and ask to be placed on this list.

7^th & 8^th Girls’ softball	Early August-End of September
7^th & 8^th Boys’ Baseball	Early August- End of September
Literary Contest-6^th ,7^th , & 8^th	End of September-Late November
Girls’ Basketball- 7^th & 8^th	End of September-Early December
Girls’ Basketball 6^th & 5^th	Winter TBA
Cheerleading & Pom Pon	During Boys’ Basketball
Boys’ Basketball 7^th & 8^th	Early October-Early February
Boys’ Basketball 6^th & 5^th	Winter TBA
Girls’ Volleyball- 6^th , 7^th , & 8^th	Early December-Early March
Scholastic Bowl- 6^th ,7^th , & 8^th	Early February-Mid March
Track- 6^th , 7^th, & 8^th	Early March-Mid May

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