WELCOME TO KHS
It is our intent that KHS be a rich educational and social environment in which all students may learn to live most fully and rewardingly. Hopefully we will all proceed to develop habits and attitudes which will contribute to a rich and satisfying life as we learn to appreciate, respect, and enjoy each other. Life in general is rich and satisfying to the degree we are kind, courteous, and considerate of others. The demands of school can be frustrating, but with a little help from a friend, we can manage. In all situations, courtesy is the greatest kindness.
We are dedicated to enabling each student to reach his/her full potential within his/her aptitudes and interests.
SCHOOL TRADITION, COLORS,
NICKNAME AND SONG
The school colors of
Knoxville Cheer Song
So let’s join in and cheer
While we’re all gathered here
Cheer for old Knoxville High!
We are ready to fight
For the blue and the gold
Dear old
For her honor and fame
And her glorious name
We will stand every loyal man!
So let’s Cheer! Cheer!
For the gangs all here
All out for Knoxville High!
FIRST AID AND HEALTH
The student who feels ill or requires first aid should immediately contact the most available teacher for assistance. An attempt will be made to contact parents in order to permit parents to make a decision as to whether the student is to remain at school or is to go home or is to be taken for professional medical attention. An ill student will be given permission to go home when the school has contacted a parent/guardian, and he/she has directed the student be signed out to go home.
EQUAL
All classes and activities at
STUDENTS' RIGHTS AND GRIEVANCES
Students have the right to be treated fairly, equally, and in
compliance with federal and state law and school regulations. If a student
feels action by a teacher or a school official has not been fair, or is illegal
or arbitrary, the student has the right to question the action taken and to
file a grievance. Counselors have full information on the grievance procedure
and will give students full assistance in filing a grievance.
STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The high school will produce a Student Directory in the fall of each school
year. This document will contain the following information about each student:
Student Name, Student Address, Student Parent / Guardian Name/ Address, Phone
number and student year in school.
If you do not wish to have any or all of the above information included in the
Student Directory, it is your right to have it excluded. However, you must
contact the Principal’s Office by the end of the first week of school. The
written notification to the office must specify which portions of the directory
you wish not to be included in our directory.
The directory will become available to any individual or group that would
request such information. In the past, groups requesting this information have
been the military, local media, and photographers. Most requests traditionally
involved the senior class, but not always.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Larry Carlton, Superintendent
of Schools
Mr. Michael Kemmer, High School Principal
Ms. Ellen Davis,
Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director
Ms. Julie Armstrong, Physical Education
Mrs.
Amber Bricker, Math
Mr. Jeff Brock, Drivers’ Education
Mrs.
Jenna Purlee, Director of Student Services
Mr. Phil Chadderdon, Media Specialist
Mrs. Rose Chadderdon, Family & Con. Science
Mrs. Kathy Davis, Special Education
Ms.
Laura Duncan, English/Chorus
Mr. Mark Ericson, Agriculture
Mrs.
Mr.
Mrs.
Mr. Ian Leggett, Instrumental Music
Ms. Erica Frohling, Math
Ms. Terri Mc Keague, Physical Education/Health
Mrs.
Ashley Little, Family & Con. Science
Ms.
Courtney Miller, Art
Mr. Bryan Murray, Industrial Technology
Mr. Jon Newcomb, Social Studies
Ms. Jennifer Kidder, English/Yearbook
Mrs. Erin Crawford, Spanish
Mr. John Tate, Accounting, Keyboarding
Mr. Clint Terwilliger, Science/Weights
Mrs. Jean Tulin, Math/Publishing
Mr. Toby Vallas, Social Studies
Mrs. Lynne West, English, Speech
Mr. John Winebright, Science
OFFICE STAFF
Mrs.
Mrs.
Art Club Ms Courtney Miller
Cheerleaders Mrs. Kara Bent
Drama Ms. Jennifer Kidder
FFA Mr. Mark Ericson
Jester Ms. Jennifer Kidder
Key Club Mrs. Anita Johnson
Library Club Mr. Phil Chadderdon
NHS Mr. John Tate, Mrs. Jodi Hise
Pep Club Ms. Ellen Davis
Pom Pon Ms. Katie Humann
Scholastic Bowl Ms. Lori Ettinger
Spanish Club Mrs. Erin Crawford
Student Council
Ms. Courtney Miller & Mrs.
Ashley Little
Teen Staff Mrs. Jenna Purlee
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Period Time Length
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Early Dismissal
Period Time Length
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CLASS OFFICERS – 2007-08
SENIORS
President
– Molly Malone
Vice President – Haley Jones
Secretary/Treasurer
– Amanda Wollrab
Representatives: Amanda Chadderdon, Mallory Perkins, Andrew Krohn
JUNIORS
President –
Vice President – Alisha Curtis
Secretary/Treasurer – Brandon Kennelly
Representatives – Jonathan
Reyes
SOPHOMORES
President – Jade Wright
Vice President – Andrea Wilhite
Secretary/Treasurer – Kim Magee
Representatives: Amanda Dotson, Jenna Fisher, Peironnet Block
FRESHMAN
President – Megan Lehman
Vice President – Amelia Rogers
Secretary/Treasurer – Abby Ball, Ashley Rupert
Representatives: Andrew Greiner, Kassie Karssen, Reagan Mason
STUDENT COUNCIL
President – Megan Schmidt
Vice President – Brandon Thompson
Secretary – Kristi Barnum
Treasurer
– Reed Johnson
Seniors Freshmen
Amber Bricker (cs) Jeff
Brock
Jenna Purlee Kathy
Davis (cs)
Laura Duncan (cs) Mark
Ericson Ryan Hebard
Jodi Hise Terri
Mc Keague
Courtney Miller Jennifer
Kidder (cs)
Bryan Murray John Tate
Toby Vallas
Sophomores Juniors
Lisa Franey (cs) Julie Armstrong
Ian Leggett Rose Chadderdon
Erin Crawford Jean Tulin
Lynn West Erica Frohling
Clint Terwilliger Ashley Little
John Winebright (cs)
REQUIREMENTS/CLASS STANDING
Graduation Requirements--Students
graduating from
Class Standing--The following credit schedule must be met in
order to be classified in a specific class. Student lockers, class meetings,
and certain programs are organized by classes. Students will attend the class
activities that they are so classified. Students will only be classified at the
beginning of each school year. Reclassification will not be done at mid-year.
Sophomores--Must have a
minimum of 3 credits earned by the start of the fall semester.
Juniors--Must have a minimum
of 10 credits earned by the start of the fall semester.
Seniors--Must have a minimum
of 16 credits earned by the start of the fall semester. (A senior would have to
carry 7 classes, plus earn 1 credit from an outside source in order to graduate
with their class).
Course Requirements--The
following courses are specifically required as part of the 24 total hours
required to graduate:
Credits Department/Class
4 English I, II, III, and IV
3 Math
2
3 Science
1 Art, Music, Foreign Language, or Vocational
1/3 Keyboarding
1/3 Drivers' Education
1/3 Consumer Ed. or pass Illinois Proficiency Test
1/2 Health
3 1/2 Physical Education or qualify for a P.E. waiver
The above
graduation requirements are the minimum requirements needed to graduate from
When requesting
courses, students should carefully consider their individual strengths,
post-high school plans, and progress toward meeting graduation requirements.
Most students find it helpful to plan a sequential course of study for all four
years of high school. Students who complete their registration request form by
the yearly deadline will have priority over other students. To allow for
effective scheduling, students are expected to remain in their requested
courses for the entire year. Regretfully, we are unable to change student
schedules because the student, "changed their mind." Parents should
be involved throughout this process, Plan
carefully!
Academic Hall of Fame
To be inducted into the KHS Academic Hall of
Fame, a student must meet the following criteria at the completion of the 8th
semester: GPA - 3.9, ACT 28; and have18 Carnegie credits in college preparatory
classes. Any student wishing to achieve this extremely high academic honor must
keep in close touch with the guidance counselor relative to course selections
made over the eight semesters. The courses selected by students during their
high school career are an integral component in achieving this goal. Visit your guidance counselor
frequently.
Grade Level Requirements--All students must be enrolled in a minimum of six courses each year. Each student will be assigned to a 30 minute homeroom period at the end of each day, which will allow for supervised study time. If desired, students may elect to take one study hall in addition to their required homeroom period. Certain individual courses are specifically required of all students during each year of high school. These grade level requirements are listed below:
FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES
English I English II
Science Drivers'
Education--
Math 12 weeks
U.S. History Consumer
Education--
Health--Semester 12 weeks
Physical Education-- Keyboarding--12
weeks
Semester Physical
Education
JUNIORS
English III English
IV
Comp. Soc. St
Physical Education Electives
COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
In 1993, the Illinois Board of Higher Education will require all
state-supported
a. Four years of English emphasizing written and oral communications and
literature.
b. Three years of social studies emphasizing history and government.
c. Three years of mathematics including Algebra I,
Geometry, and Algebra II.
d. Three years of laboratory sciences.
e. Two years in electives in the same foreign language, music or art. Schools
also have the authority to accept vocational education courses in place of
language, music or art.
Students planning to attend college after graduation must do more than simply meet the course requirements listed above. Most colleges will not accept students who do not rank in the upper one-half of their high school class. The ACT test is part of the PSAE test given to juniors in April. Additional opportunities to take the ACT are available the following June, September or October of the senior year.
Many colleges have
their own specific requirements that may vary by major. At the
Each
Each student's
schedule must contain a minimum of six (6) credits (except those students
completing the fifth year of high school). The normal student load will provide
six credits per year. No student may have more than one study hall at any time.
All courses except correspondence and summer courses will be considered when
calculating grade point average, class rank and honor roll. Students with grade
point averages from 3.5 to 4.0 will be on the high honor roll. Students with
grade point averages from 3.0 to 3.49 will be on the regular honor roll.
A student may fulfill diploma requirements at mid-year of the senior year.
Diploma presentation will be made at the regular spring commencement. Completed
forms expressing intent for mid-year graduation must be submitted to the
guidance office by October 1.
COLLEGE VISITATION
Seniors may use two school days before the 4th quarter to visit a college campus if the following conditions are met:
(1) The student has been accepted,
or has the potential to be accepted by that school. (2) This has been prearranged with the
college admissions counselor. (3) There
may be no unexcused absences or suspensions in the quarter the visit is to be
made. (4) A college visit form must be
secured from the Guidance Office for the parents to sign to release the student
on the date established. (5) Upon return
to KHS with documentation from the school visited, the absence will be
considered a college visit and will not impact the attendance record of the
student.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT--CREDIT FOR
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
Correspondence courses will be considered for credits with prior approval given
from either the guidance counselor or the building principal. All courses must
meet state requirements.
Correspondence credits may be accepted to fulfill graduation requirements if
they meet the following four (4) criteria:
1. A maximum of two (2) credits of correspondence work will be accepted.
2. Credits may not be earned to accelerate the student ahead of his/her class.
3. The student must be enrolled in seven (7) academic courses in addition to
any correspondence course.
4. Approved courses must either be unique and not offered in the District or a
course which makes up a credit which was lost due to the failure of a course
previously taken in the district.
REPORT CARDS
The school year is divided into four nine-week periods, and grade slips are
distributed to students at the end of each grading period. The grade slip which
the student receives need not be returned to school. Parents who do not receive
the student's grade slip may call the office at any time and request a report
of grades be mailed out.
Grading Scale
93-100 A 75-84 C 64 or below F
85- 92 B 65-74 D
BLUE/GOLD CARD REQUIREMENTS
Blue Card:
Gold Card:
1. 3.0-3.49 for quarter. 1. 3.5 or higher for quarter.
Both Cards:
2. Two
or less absences for the quarter with none being unexcused.
3.
No detentions or suspensions for the quarter.
.
Student Handbook Code of Conduct
Section: PHILOSOPHY OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AND CONTROL
Students
are encouraged and expected to practice self-discipline and self-control as a
learning experience. High school students are young adults and are expected to
conduct themselves in a manner that reflects credit on themselves, their
parents, and their school. Students also are expected to respect the rights,
feelings and property of others, and to respect the skill and authority of
teachers and other members of the school staff.
Students may be disciplined whenever
unacceptable conduct occurs on school grounds, at school sponsored activities,
or when traveling to and from school or school sponsored activities. Students
also may be disciplined for out of school behavior whenever the student's
conduct impacts on the academic or disciplinary environment of the school or
the student body.
Students who are suspected of
engaging in conduct that violates criminal laws while on school property or
attending school sponsored activities, in addition to being subject to
discipline from the school, may have charges filed against them with
appropriate law enforcement authorities.
In addition, as citizens and students of
Section: LEVELS OF
MISCONDUCT
Level I: Any
minor misbehavior which represents inappropriate behavior for the school and
its education process is considered a Level I misbehavior.
EXAMPLES
OF INFRACTIONS include, but is not limited to, the following types of conduct.
Dishonesty
#Dress Code/Grooming
#Hallway Traffic
#Improper Contact (Public Display of Affection)
Littering
#Profanity/Gestures (not harassment)
# indicates a definition is located in the definitions section of the handbook.
* After
three Level I incidences all Level I incidences will be treated as a Level II
incident.
Level II: Any misbehavior whose
frequency or seriousness tends to disrupt the learning climate of the
school, to seriously affect other students' education and to seriously affect
the student's own education is considered Level II misbehavior.
EXAMPLES
OF INFRACTIONS include, but is not limited to, the following types of conduct:
Cheating
#Disrespect/insubordination
#Disruption of Learning Process
#Forgery/ Misrepresentation
Leaving class, building, or grounds without permission, leaving school property
Loitering on school grounds or adjacent property
#Possession of any electronic device
#Property Damage/MINOR Vandalism #Student
Parking
#Trespassing into Unauthorized Areas
# indicates a definition
is located in the definitions section of the handbook.
* After
three Level II incidences all Level II incidences will be treated as a Level III
incident..
Level III: Any misbehavior whose
consequences may pose a threat to the health and safety of others in school or
has a lasting effect on the individual is considered Level III misbehavior.
While some of these behaviors may be considered criminal acts, their
remediation, for the most part, can be undertaken through the disciplinary
action of the school. In cases involving criminal activity, law enforcement
officials may be notified, and criminal charges filed.
EXAMPLES
OF INFRACTIONS include, but is not limited to, the following types of conduct:
#Bullying/Hazing/Initiation
Endangering safety: acts
of misconduct which are seriously disruptive and/or which create a safety
hazard to students, staff, and/or school property
#Gambling
#Inciting others to
misconduct
#Knowingly in possession
of stolen property
Tampering with any safety
equipment
#Stealing/Theft
# indicates a definition
is located in the definitions section of the handbook.
* After
three Level III incidences all Level III incidences will be treated as a Level IV
incident.
Level
IV: Any
misbehavior that could be considered to be a "Criminal Act" violation
is considered Level IV misbehavior. In cases involving criminal activity, law
enforcement officials may be notified, and criminal charges filed.
EXAMPLES
OF INFRACTIONS include, but is not limited to, the following types of conduct:
#Arson
#Bomb threat
#Burglary
#Drugs
#Explosives
#Extortion
#False
Alarms
#Firearms –Weapons
#Gang Activities
#Intimidation of school employee
#Robbery
#Vandalism MAJOR
# indicates a definition
is located in the definitions section of the handbook.
Section:
DISCIPLINE MEASURES
Level
I DISCIPLINE
- Student participation in conference with parent/guardian, teacher,
and/or principal.
- Restriction from school programs and special assemblies.
- Assignment to after-school detention hall.
- A two (2) hour Saturday detention
- Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the
student code of conduct and desired character trait(s).
* After
three Level I incidences all Level I incidences will be treated as a Level II
incident.
Level
II Discipline
- Student participation in conference with parent/guardian, teacher,
and/or principal.
- Restriction from programs and special assemblies.
- Assignment to after-school detention hall.
- A four (4) or six (6) hour Saturday detention
- In School Suspension
- **Out of School Suspension(OSS) from school for up to three school
days, this shall include any time during which the student was subject to
suspension pending investigation.
- **Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the
school-related environment.
- Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the
student code of conduct and desired character trait(s).
**Parent/guardian notification
* After
three Level II incidences all Level II incidences will be treated as a Level III
incident.
Level
III Discipline
Parent/guardian notification is made for all
disciplinary actions.
- Restriction from school programs, school sponsored programs (extra
curricular activities), special assemblies, and field trips.
- A minimum of a six (6) hour Saturday detention
- In School Suspension
- Out of School Suspension (OSS) from school for up to
five school days, this shall include any
time during which
the student was subject to suspension
pending
investigation.
- Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related
environment.
- Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the
student code of conduct and desired character trait(s).
* After
three Level III incidences all Level III incidences will be treated as a Level
IV incident.
Level IV Discipline
Parent/guardian notification is made for all
disciplinary actions.
- Out of School Suspension (OSS) from school for up to ten school
days, this shall include any time during which the student was subject to
suspension pending investigation.
- Expulsion from the regular school program for at least
one
calendar year.
- Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the
school-related environment.
- Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the
student code of conduct and desired character trait(s).
Section: DEFINITIONS
Level
I
Dress Code/Grooming-
All students should take pride in their
dress and grooming, so as to reflect favorably upon themselves, their parents,
their school, and the whole community. In order to do this, they must strive at
all times to present a neat appearance. Students shall dress and groom
themselves in such a manner as not to present health or safety hazards or
substantially disrupt the educational process. Individual differences in dress and grooming
preferences must be respected as a personal freedom.
Inappropriate
dress would include but not be limited to:
--shorts
or skirts that are shorter than mid-thigh
--
ragged cut off shorts
--fishnet
type clothing
--hats
or other head apparel or sunglasses in the building
--cut,
burned or slashed jeans with holes in them
--transparent
attire, or brevity, such as extreme bare midriff, or tops with narrow straps
--clothing
which has any reference to drugs, tobacco, alcohol, death, obscenities, and
occult related
--
tank tops, tube tops, or sleeveless shirts which are not hemmed.
--spandex
or nylon shorts or slacks (such as bicycle shorts) unless covered by an
appropriate outer garment.
--clothing
which presents a risk to the health, safety, or general welfare of students or
staff.
--
clothing that interferes with or disrupts the educational environment or
process.
--clothing
that is counterproductive to curriculum goals, and/ or educational objectives.
--
coats, book bags, duffel bags, etc. are not permitted in the classroom.
Any
student who does not follow the above policy for dress and grooming may:
·
be sent home, if
possible, to change to the proper attire and then return to school within a
given time, or the parent or guardian will be notified to either pick up the
student and return him/her to school in the proper attire or bring proper
clothes for the student to wear. NOTE:
If the student does not return to school, it shall be treated as an unexcused
absence.
·
and/or be subject
to disciplinary action.
Hallway Traffic
Students are not to be in the hallway
during the class period. If, in the opinion of the teacher/staff member in
charge of the class, an emergency exists, the student may be allowed to leave.
(This pertains to use of restroom, phone, drinks of water, locker, etc...) If a
student has a note from a doctor indicating a need to periodically be released
from the classroom, an exception can be made. The note will need to be
presented in the office for approval.
Improper Contact (i.e. Public Display of Affection)
Any physical contact not appropriate for school, including public
display of affection is improper contact between students. This also carries over to extra curricular
activities as well as after school events. Students involved in improper contact are
subject to the following:
1. When observed by a staff member, the
students receive a warning from the staff member. In addition, the staff member
shall file a report with the principal.
2. Upon receipt of a second offense
notification, the offenders are subject to disciplinary action.
Profanity/Gestures (not harassment)
Use of profane, vulgar language or obscene
gestures, to fellow students, teachers, or used anywhere in the school setting.
These include but are not limited to:
a. Verbal b. Written
c. Physical (including gestures) d.
Electronic
Level
II
Disrespect/insubordination
Any disrespectful conduct
towards, but not limited to, teachers, administrators, school personnel and
other students. The refusal to follow
directions, to identify self, produce student identification, passes, etc., to
proper school authorities in the school buildings, on school grounds or at
school-sponsored events shall be defined as being insubordinate.
Forgery/Misrepresentation
The term forgery shall be
defined as knowingly making, altering, issuing, delivering, or possessing with
the intent to use, deliver, or issue any document, data, or note capable of
and/or designed to deceive school employees. This shall include but not be
limited to, a student copying another's work; it shall also include forgery of
notes from parents, passes from teachers, adding names to notes and passes, and
deleting names from notes, passes and lists.
The term misrepresentation shall be defined as knowingly making a false
or misleading statement with the intent to deceive school employees; this would
include giving false identification in a phone conversation.
Disruption of Learning Process
Committing any act disruptive to, or interfering with, the classroom
program or school operation or activity.
Academic Dishonesty (Cheating/Plagiarism)
Student work involving dishonest, deceptive
and unethical activities is academic dishonesty. Cheating is dishonest, it degrades
character and reputation, and impedes individual learning. Students found cheating will receive no
credit on that material and/or further Level II disciplinary action.
These include but are not limited to:
a.
obtaining a copy
of a test or scoring device,
b.
accepting a copy
of a test or scoring device,
c.
copying another
student's answers during an examination,
d.
providing another
student answers or copies of examination questions,
e.
using notes or
other non-permitted materials during "closed book" examinations,
f.
duplicating
another student's project for submission as one's own work,
g.
having someone
other than the student prepare the student's homework paper, project, and
laboratory report or take home examination for which credit is given.
h.
permitting
another student to copy the student's homework paper, project, computer
program, laboratory report or take home examinations other than for a teacher
approved collaborative effort.
i.
plagiarism or any
other action intended to obtain credit for work not one's own.
Possession of Electronic device – Inappropriate items
Electronic devices include, but are not
limited to, the following: cellular phones, electronic signaling devices, CD
players, MP3 players, pagers, and iPods. Inappropriate items include, but are
not limited to, the following radios, toys, gadgets, inappropriate magazines or
books. The personal use of such devices or
items by students shall be prohibited on school premises during the instructional
school day. Note: It is not illegal to
have an electronic signaling device such as a cellular telephone in one’s
possession as long as the device is left turned off and is not openly
displayed. The school will make the
following exception to this policy: Students may be in possession and also use
a cellular telephone on extracurricular busses (return trips only) for the
express purpose of contacting a parent to acquire a ride home from school when
the bus arrives back at school.
Confiscated
materials may be returned to the student at the end of the day along with a
detention. Contraband materials which
are brought to the school a second time will require the parents(s) be
responsible for claiming the item(s) in question. On the third time the contraband material
will require the student or parents(s) be responsible for claiming the item(s)
in question at the end of the school year.
It is also understood that further disciplinary action may be necessary,
based on the individual circumstances.
Property Damage/MINOR Vandalism
Property Damage/Minor
Vandalism shall include, but not be limited to, the following: intentional
defacement, damaging or destruction of school property, or property of school
personnel, not exceeding $100.00.
Trespassing into Unauthorized Areas
The term trespassing shall
be defined as knowingly entering a restricted area (i.e. - a storeroom,
teacher's desk, principal's office, etc.) without permission of the area's
immediate supervisor.
Student Parking
Two student parking lots are
provided for the convenience of student drivers. All student autos that are
driven to school must be parked in a student parking lot. Motorcycles, motor
bikes, and bicycles may be parked in the student parking lot or in the area of the
teacher parking lot located directly behind the cafeteria, an area that
provides some added security from theft and vandalism. Students are not
permitted to park vehicles on streets adjacent to the school during school
hours. Students who fail to comply with
the parking arrangement may have their driving privileges suspended and/or further
disciplinary action. Student will be
issued parking permits free of charge and are expected to display them in
vehicles parked in school parking lots.
The
correct parking procedures are as follows:
1. Jensen:
Vehicles must be parked where a parking block is located. Students must also park with all four wheels
in the gravel.
2. North Gym: Students must park with all
four wheels in the gravel and must park in a manner that does not impede/
prevent other vehicles to exit the lot.
Level
III
Bullying/Hazing/Initiation/Extortion
Bullying, hazing,
initiation and extortion includes the use of any intentional verbal,
written, electronic, or physical act toward another individual for the purpose
of tormenting, disturbing, worrying, or assaulting that person. Such behaviors
include, but are not limited to, verbal, written or implied threats/abuse,
vulgar language, profanity, the counseling of other persons to use these acts
and any other acts that cause the student to feel unsafe. Depending upon individual circumstances, a
perpetrator of such action may also be in violation of Illinois Hate Crime
Statutes.
Gambling
The act of risking money or something else of value on an activity
with an uncertain outcome such as but not limited to playing any game of
chance, betting on an uncertain outcome of a contest or event. (
Inciting others to
misconduct
Convincing or trying to convince another person to commit any act
of misconduct. If a student incites
another person to perform an act of misconduct, that student may be subject to
the same disciplinary action as the person who committed the act.
Possession of stolen property
Having stolen property
anywhere in your possession. (locker, desk, backpack/purse, car, or on your
person)
Stealing/Theft
Taking the property of another with or without force or violence;
knowingly obtaining or exerting un-authorized control over property of the
owner. (
Level IV
Arson
--intentionally setting a fire.(38-20-1)
Bomb threat
--phoning or otherwise indicating that a bomb or explosion is a present
threat.(38-26-1-D.O.C.)
Burglary
--without authority, knowingly entering or, without authority, remaining within
a building or motor vehicle with the intent to commit therein a felony or theft.(38-19-1)
Explosives
--possession of explosives. (38-20-2)
Extortion--obtaining
money or property by violence or threat of violence or forcing a person to do
something against his/her will by force or threat of force (38-12-6)
False alarms--activating a fire alarm for other than the intended purpose of the
alarm (38-26-1 D.O.C.)
Firearms/Weapons –sale of firearms or look-a-likes, possession of firearms and/or
illegal weapons and/or look-a-likes as listed in Illinois Statutes. (38-21-6,
24-1 & 24-3.10)
Gang Activities - Involvement in gangs or related activates on school
grounds or at school-related events, including but not limited to the display
of gang symbols or paraphernalia, soliciting another student to become a member
of a gang. (38-28-1)
Intimidation of school employees--with intent to cause an employee to perform or to
omit the
performance of any act, an individual communicates to said employee a threat to
perform without lawful authority a criminal act, i.e. battery, unlawful
restraint, etc. (38-12-6)
Robbery
--stealing from a person by force or threat of force. (38-18-1)
Vandalism
– damage exceeding $100.00 policy as per Illinois School Code (122-15.5) and as
per Illinois Revised Statutes (38-21.1 & 21.4).
Section:
POLICIES
ABSENCES
When a student is absent from school or a class,
that student must apply for an admission slip upon his/her return. Parents
should call the school before
"Excused" Absences
1. Excused
absence admission slips shall be granted for illness and school-related activities.
a. The parent
or guardian must notify the school verbally or in writing on or before the day
the student returns to school in order for the student to receive an excused
absence.
b. In
instances where an "unexcused" admission slip is given because of the
lack of a verbal or written excuse from the parent or guardian, the student
will have one (1) school day to present a written excuse, and receive an
excused admission slip for that absence.
2. All other
absences must be prearranged by the parent or guardian. Written reasons must be
provided. Family emergencies in which prior approval was not possible will be
considered on an individual basis. Excused absences must be determined by the
principal to be necessary and reasonable. Generally, prearranged absences would
include health-related appointments, death in the family, family related
illness, court/police appointments, family problems or commitments, travel, and
emergency family work needs.
3. Generally,
excused absences do not include breakdown of private transportation within the
school district, missing the bus, or not getting to school due to suspension
from riding the bus. Oversleeping is not
an excused absence.
4. Upon the
student's return to school or a class he/she shall obtain and complete all
make-up work and assignments missed within the specified time period, which
consists of one (1) school day more than the number of school days missed.
5. Students
may be required to show written proof of doctor's appointments, at the
discretion of his/her building principal.
"Unexcused"
Absences/Truancy
1. Unexcused absence admission slips shall be
issued for any absence not meeting the requirements for "excused”
absences, and truancy. The following procedure will be
a. All unexcused absences shall result in a
zero in each class missed for each day unexcused. The student shall be notified and a letter
will be sent to the parent or guardian. The principal shall have the option of
additional punitive actions including contacting the local truant officer.
b. Each unexcused absence, the student shall
be assigned one six hour Saturday Detention.
Upon receiving the fifth unexcused absence, the student shall be
suspended for not more than ten (10) days. At the next regularly scheduled
Board of Education meeting, or a special Board meeting, the student may be
recommended by the administration for possible expulsion.
2. Upon the student's return to school or a class
he/she shall obtain and complete all make-up work and assignments missed within
the specified time period, which consists of one (1) school day more than the
number of school days missed. However,
zeros will be received for the completed work.
3. The office will notify parent(s) and student
each time a student has an unexcused absence.
For chronic truants counseling services are available.
Tardies
1. Tardy admission slips shall be issued for
students who are tardy at the beginning of the school day at the principal's
office.
2. Any tardiness to class which takes place
during the school day is the responsibility of the classroom teacher.
3. "Excused" tardy admission slips
shall be issued for illness, school-related activities, and other unavoidable
circumstances that are necessary and reasonable.
4. "Unexcused" tardy admission slips
shall be issued for any tardiness not meeting the requirements for
"excused" tardy
a. Disciplinary action for unexcused tardiness
to class is to be left to the discretion of the classroom teacher who
determines that the tardiness is unexcused.
b. Repeated unexcused tardiness to class shall
be reported to the principal when it causes the student to be in noncompliance
with educational objectives of the class.
Consequences for Unexcused tardiness
(does
not have to be the same class)
1st and 2nd Tardy – Verbal and Written Warning
3rd and 4th Tardy – 1 detention each
5th Tardy 2 Hour Saturday Detention
(w/ Parent Notification)
6th Tardy 4 Hour Saturday Detention
(w/ Parent Notification)
7th Tardy 6 Hour Saturday Detention
(w/ Parent Notification)
8th and above – 1 Day
(w/ Parent Notification)
TRUANCY
A "truant" is defined as a
child subject to compulsory school attendance, and who is absent without valid
cause from school for a school day or portion of a school day. A chronic or
habitual truant is defined as a child subject to compulsory school attendance,
and who is absent without valid cause from such attendance for 10% or more of
the previous 180 regular attendance days.
MEDICAL EXCUSE REQUIRED
Absence from school for 3 or more consecutive
days a student will be required to provide a medical excuse from a physician in
order to be excused.