2010-11 JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT HANDBOOK

Stark County Junior High School

402 S. Franklin

PO Box 659

Toulon, IL 61483

Phone (309) 286-3451

Fax (309-286-7100

www.stark100.com

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 Junior High reserves the right to change, without prior notice, any rules, policies, fees and programs described herein to reflect Board of Education or Administrative action.

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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 & PROCEDURES

Admission & 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 an elementary 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.

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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 accom-modations, and other legally protected categories.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Stark 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, IL  61491.  Phone (309) 695-6123.

Compulsory School Attendance

This policy apples 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 though 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.

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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 stu-

dent’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 ad-

ministered at the high school level (that is grades 9 though 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 informa-

tion in accordance with 105 ILCS 10/6©

•Scores received on the State assessment tests ad-

ministered in the elementary grade levels (that is,       kindergarten through grade 8)

•Information regarding serious infractions (that is,

those involving drugs, weapons, or bodily hard to

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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 admin-

istration, observations, or interviews

•Elementary and secondary achievement level test

results

•Participation in extracurricular activities, in-

cluding 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 record-

ings 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:

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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 employ- ment, 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.

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Welcome from the Principal

As principal and on behalf of the entire Stark County Junior 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 partici-pate.  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 crate new academic opportunities, i.e. earning college credit during a stu-dent’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.  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

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Mission Statement

The mission of District 100 is to provide a strong educational foundation that prepares students to realize their greatest potential.

Nickname – “The Rebels”

School Colors – Red, Black, White

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2010 - 2011

August

16   NO SCHOOL - Teachers' Institute

17   First Day of School for Students – 11:30 Dismissal

18-27 Heat Schedule – School dismissal 2:00pm

September

6   NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

15   Progress reports sent home

29   Early dismissal 11:18 am – Teacher In-service

29   School Pictures– Stark County Junior High/High School

30   School Pictures – Stark County Elementary

October

11   NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day

15   End of 1^st Qtr.

20   Report cards sent home - Elementary

21   Early dismissal 2:00 pm – Parent/Teacher Conferences

22   NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences

November

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

December

21   End of 2^nd Qtr.

22-31  NO SCHOOL – Christmas break

January

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

February

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 3^rd-8^th

March

7   NO SCHOOL - Casmir Pulaski Birthday

11   End of 3^rd Qtr.

16   Report cards sent home

17   Early Dismissal @ 2:00pm – Parent/Teacher Conferences

18   NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences

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April

6   Early dismissal 11:18 am – Teacher In-service

11-15  STS testing 1^st – 2^nd

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, tal-ents 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-sec-

ondary education.  And, third, it provides funds so that no Stark County student is prevented from participating in educational activities for financial reasons.  The Founda-

tion Board meets four times a year.  Anyone interested in being on or working with the Foundation Board should con-

tact the school principal for information.

Grades

Grading Scale:

A   90 - 100

B   80 -  89

C   70 -  79

D   60 -  69

F   Below 60

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Grade Cards and Progress Reports

Grade cards are issued to students on the Friday after the end of every nine weeks.  The letter grades A, B, C, D and F are used to indicate student achievement.  Special grade notices 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.

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 director of student services 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 director of student services or the principal’s office for further disciplinary action.

Honor Roll

High Honors – all A’s in all classes.

Honors      - all A’s with 1 B.

Honor Roll  - B average.

If a student has a D or F it automatically makes them ineligible for the honor roll.  Physical Education is figured into honor roll.

Class Trips

You may be excluded from the class trip if you

have too many detentions, suspensions or bus violations.

Retention Criteria

The decision to retain a student in the middle school is based entirely on student performance.  Students who fail two of their core classes (Literature, Language Arts, Math, Science or Social Science) may be retained in their present grade where they will repeat all their courses for a second year.

Students in grades 6 through 8 may be offered the opportunity to attend summer school, if available, to

successfully complete failed courses and advance to the next grade.

Retention Procedure

Additional help to ensure academic success is always available to struggling students.  And, junior high teachers routinely contact parents to discuss learning difficulties.  However, if by the end of the first semester a student is still failing one or more classes, the following procedure will be followed.

1.  The Junior High Principal or his representative will contact the parent or guardian of any student who fails one or more classes for the first semester.  Contact will be by phone or letter during the first two weeks of the second semester.

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2.  The principal will request a meeting with parents or guardians to plan remediation and intervention strategies that could help the student achieve passing grades.  A remediation plan may include extended school day, special assignments, tutorial sessions, modified instructional materials, and/or other modifications in the instructional program.  Retention in the present grade level should be discussed as a possible alternative if remediation and intervention strategies are unsuccessful.

3.  Once a remediation plan is in place, parents or guardians should be informed at least every two weeks on the progress of their student and the success of the remediation and intervention strategies.

4.  If, despite efforts to remediate, a student is failing two or more classes at the end of the 3^rd quarter, the principal will send a letter to inform the parents or guardians that retention is likely.  The letter will contain information about summer school, if available, and the likelihood that successful completion of summer school would allow the student to move on to the next grade level.

5.  Students who are retained in 8^th grade do not participate in the 8^th grade promotion ceremony.

Promotion Policy

An eighth (8^th) grade student must pass all classes to participate in promotion ceremony.

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 ntervene-tions. 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.

HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS ENTERING DISTRICT

Grade placement by, and academic credits earned at a nonpublic school will be accepted if the school has a Certificate of Nonpublic School Recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education, or, if outside Illinois, if the school is accredited by the state agency governing education.

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A student who, after receiving instruction in a non-recognized or non-accredited school, enrolls in the District will:  (1) be assigned to grade level according to academic proficiency, and/or (2) have academic credits recognized by the District if the student demonstrated appropriate academic proficiency to the school admin-istration.  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 after reviewing testing results administered by the current administration.  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.

School Attendance

Attendance is a key factor in student achievement and success in education.  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 will-fully permits such a child to persist in his truancy with-in 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.”

Student absenteeism should be kept to a minimum; however, there are some unavoidable absences – these will be classified as excused.

General Attendance Policies

1.  Three or more consecutive days of absence from school

may require a doctor’s excuse to return to school.

2.  A student CANNOT enter or leave the school facilities

during the school day without securing permission from

the main office.

3.  A student arriving late, excused or unexcused, more

than 5 times in one semester, will result in a

scheduled meeting with the Director of Student Ser-

vices, Guidance Counselor, or the Principal.

4.  A student who arrives late to school but within five

minutes, receives a tardy slip from the office and

proceeds to class.  A student arriving more than five

minutes late will receive an unexcused tardy slip and

detention from the Director of Student Services.

5.  A student who enters or leaves school during the morn-

ing or afternoon without securing permission from the

main office, will be considered unexcused for the

entire A.M. or P.M. session.

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6.  Students are expected to be prompt and on time to all

classes.  As a rule, tardiness due to carelessness,

and excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary

action.

7.  A student may not attend or participate in an extra-

curricular activity unless he/she has attended school     for at least the second half of the school day.  A

student must arrive in time for the beginning of his/

her fifth period class.  (11:18 a.m.)

8.  A student leaving the school grounds during the school

day must be excused by a parent and must sign out in

the main office.

9.  Homebound students may not participate in any activity

or attend any function at the school while on home-

bound without the approval of the Principal.

Absence

Excused Absence – The student is absent from school with a valid reason for which the school approves.  Examples of excused absences are (1) 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.

For parent approved absences the student is permitted to makeup his/her 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.

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.

Reporting Absence

When a student is absent the parent or guardian should call the school to report the absence and the reason why the student is absent.  The number for the junior high is 286-3451.  Please call to report absences before 9:00am.  This report of absence MUST be made by the parent or guardian only.  This report is must be done each day that the student is absent from school.  A parent calling in for a late arrival must indicate the time the student will arrive at school.  If the student arrives after the posted

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time, the student will be considered “unexcused” if not further contact from the parent has been made.  If a student is habitually late, a parent conference will be required between the Director of Student Services and/or Principal.  If the home does not contact the school, the absence is unexcused.  By taking care of this simple matter, is WILL NOT be necessary for the home to send a written excuse with their son or daughter when they return to school.  In cases where the parent or guardian do not

contact the school, the school will make an attempt to telephone the home.   Counseling may be requested for students and parents whose absentee rate warrants intervention.

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

1.  Removing students for vacation trips is discouraged.

2.  Make-up work must be arranged at least 3 days in

in advance.

3.  It is the student’s responsibility to request make-up

work and to see that make-up work is turned in to the

teachers.

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 the 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, they will be allowed one school day to make-up

work, 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 two (2) school days after the end of the grading period.  Exceptions will only be granted through administrative approval.

Late Work

If assignments are late due to student absences, the acceptable period for handing them in should be discussed with each individual teacher.  Illness and other circum-stances will, of course, be taken into consideration.

Class and Classroom Assignment

1.  Final assignment to classes and to sections is the

responsibility of the Principal.

2.  Placements will be made based upon the best

interests of the student and the educational setting.

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STARK COUNTY C.U.S.D. #100

“No Nit” Head Lice Policy

Upon initial identification of head lice (live bugs or any nit 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 re-admittance 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 is 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 school nurse routinely for two 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.

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 immuniza-tions) are due at by October 15 of the school year. Stu-dents 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 immuniza-tions, 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.

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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 kinder-garten or who are enrolling for the first time in a public, private, or parochial school. Call the school nurse for details or questions.

Vision and Hearing Screening

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 physi-cian/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.

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 recommenda-tion for expulsion.  Rules and regulations affecting student/teacher relationships last all day, everyday (24 hours)!

1.  A student who is a discipline problem may be tem-

porarily removed from class by the teacher.

2.  A student who is sent from class by a teacher or

who leaves class, should report immediately to the

main office without delay.

3.  Corporal punishment as a penalty for misbehavior

may not be employed in this district.

4.  An individual student, class, club, or organiza-

tion involved in a school activity will be held

financially responsible for all damages done to

property, buses, etc.

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5.  A student who is ineligible to attend an activity

is expected to be in school and should not use

private transportation to attend the activity.

6.  Any students on a field trip or at a school-

sponsored event are subject to the school dis-

cipline guidelines and athletic code.

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 casually related to the handicapping condition.  Disciplinary procedures and mea-

sures 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 casual 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:

A.  Alcohol -  use of, under the influence of, or in

possession of alcohol on school property or at any

school sponsored activity.

B.  Defiance – refusal to obey the requests of any staff

member.

C.  Disrespect – misbehavior towards a teacher or staff

member on school facilities or at any school sponsored

activity, such as use of profanity or obscene gesture

towards a teacher or staff member.

D.  Drugs – use of, under the influence of, or in posses-

sion of drugs, drug paraphernalia, or look-a-like

drugs on school property or at any school-sponsored

activity.

E.  Fighting – physical contact with another student;

fighting will not be tolerated in school, on the

school grounds, or at any school sponsored activity.

F.  Tobacco – possession or use of prohibited on school

grounds or at any school sponsored activity.

G.  Theft – stealing or possessing the property of

another person.

H.  Threats of Violence – any incident of verbal or

physical abuse, coercion, intimidation, or extortion

of another student or teacher.

I.  Weapons – a gun, rifle, shotgun, or any other object

if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm,

including but not limited to, knives, brass knuckles,

belly clubs, or look alikes of any weapons defined

above.  Any item, such as a baseball bat, bottle,

lock, stick, pencil and pen is considered to be a

weapon if used or attempted to be used to cause

bodily harm.

J.  Public Display of Affection.

K.  Detentions – excessive number (4 or more)

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L.  Vandalism – destruction of school property or pro-

perty of others.

M.  Bullying – No person, including a District employee

or agent, or student, shall harass, intimidate, or

bully another student based upon a student’s race,

color, nationality, sec, sexual orientation, ances-

try, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disa-

bility, gender identify, order of protection status,

status of being homeless, or actual or potential

marital or parental status, including pregnancy, or

other protected group status.  The District will not

tolerate harassing, intimidating conduct, or bully-

ing whether verbal, physical, or visual, that affects

the tangible benefits of education, that unreasonably

interferes with a student’s educational performance,

or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive

educational environment.  Illinois law requires a

school district to notify the parent or guardian of a

child who engages in aggressive behavior, including

such behaviors as bullying.

Bullying is described as using any form or type of     aggressive behavior that does physical or psycho-

logical harm to someone else and/or urging other

students to engage in such conduct. Prohibited

aggressive behavior includes, without limitation, the

use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threats,

intimidation, fear, bullying, or other comparable con-

duct. Disciplinary action may be taken against any

student found guilty of this type of misconduct.

N.  Sexual Harrassement Policy The School Board will

neither condone nor tolerate sexual harassment of stu-

dents or District employees and/or other students.

The Board espouses the belief that student 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 pro-

vision of aid, benefits, services, or treatment pro-

tection 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

School detention is held after school from 3:05pm to  4:05pm on Tuesday and Thursday.  Multiple detentions are to be served on consecutive scheduled dates without miss-ing.  Four detentions within a school year will cause the student to serve an in-school suspension.  Additional detentions beyond the four will result in a progressive suspension plan.

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Classroom Suspension

When a student interferes with the educational process in any class and resists the teacher’s efforts to maintain order and control, that student may be dismissed from class and sent to the office.  They must be provided a Disciplinary Office Referral which will be turned into the office immediately.

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 through out the school day.  Lunch will be eaten in an assigned supervised area.  Student

must get assignments before school from their teachers and complete each day.  A student will be allowed to study and complete work under supervision.

OUT-of-School Suspension – This requires all of the above and the student is not allowed on school property.  All work shall be submitted upon return to school and will be graded as if one day late.  (One letter grade lower)

The student may not practice, participate or attend any

school or extracurricular activity until reinstatement

in the regular school program.

The parents or guardians of any student suspended out-of-school have the right to request a meeting with the school board or a hearing officer to discuss the suspension.  This meeting will be held at a time and location established by the school board.  The suspension continues uninterrupted by the request for a review.

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 one year.  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:

1.  The reason(s) for expulsion, including the

specific rules and regulations.                2.  The time, place and date of the hearing; and

3.  The procedure to be followed at the review

hearing.

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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.

1. Insubordination – Teachers will go over

classroom rules and post them in their

classrooms.  Removal from the classroom will be     the first step for a disruptive student.

1^st Offense – detention or recommendation from        teacher.

2^nd Offense – in-school suspension

3^rd Offense – 1 day suspension.

2.  Gum – Students are prohibited from chewing gum

upon entering the building in the morning and

will not be allowed to have gum until school is

dismissed at the end of the scheduled school

day.

3.  Harassment/Bullying of other students.

1^st Offense – up to 5 day out of school suspen-

sion, possible referral to police, possible

recommendation for expulsion.

2^nd Offense – up to 10 day out of school sus-

pension, possible referral to police, possible

recommendation for expulsion.

4.  Disturbing students’ and teachers’ personal

property.

5.  Profanity – Verbal, gestures or written

1^st Offense – in-school suspension

2^nd Offense – 2 day suspension

If the discipline problem is severe, the procedure will go directly to the 2^nd offense.  Repeated incidents will lead to additional punishment.

6.  Dress - Student dress is basically the

responsibility   of the student and parents.  However, dress must be healthy, clean, safe and not disruptive to the educational climate.  Examples of unacceptable dress are:

a.  All students will display I.D. card on lan-

yard during school hours – 8:00am to 3:04pm

b.  clothing with obscenities or libelous or         slanderous statement on it;

c.  clothing worn in physical education class          or athletic practice is not to be worn in         the classroom;

d.  all shirt/blouses must have sleeves.  No      low cut tops, halter tops or spaghetti

straps of any type will be allowed.

e.  the clothing must appropriately cover the                  wearer; jeans with holes will not be

allowed.  Shorts and skirts must be no

shorter than four (4) inches above the

knees.  All pants (male/female) must be

worn at the proper place on the hips and

held with a belt if needed.

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f.  clothing should not contain writing or

advertising for tobacco, alcohol or

illegal activities; students will be asked

to change unacceptable clothing; this may     mean a parent will have to come get the       student and take the student home to          change or bring the student other             clothing;

f.  hats, coats and other head coverings are

not to be worn in the building during the

school day (8:00am to 3:04pm);

g.  shoes must be worn at all times;

h.  chain wallets are not allowed;

i.  all shirts must overlap the waistband of

pants, shorts or skirts by one (1) inch.

j.  roller blades and shoes containing roller

skating devices along with skateboards are                 prohibited at all times on school grounds;

k.  No book bags or coats in the classroom;

The interpretation of unacceptable dress may be determined by faculty and staff.  Referrals may be made by any staff member.  Referrals may be sent to the office and an interpretation of the dress code will be determined by the

administration.  The administration’s decision(s) regarding appropriate/inappropriate dress will be final.

1^st offense – warning with student changing

clothes at school or home

2^nd offense – 1 detention

3^rd offense – 1 day in-school suspension

7.  Throwing Objects – Throwing snowballs or any

other object at the building, passing vehicles,     or other students is a violation of school         rules and city ordinances.  Throwing such

objects will result in disciplinary and

possibly legal action.

8.  Truancy – Those cases that indicate willful

skipping of class without parental knowledge               will be subject to disciplinary actions as                 described:

Truant from one (1) or more class periods:

1^st Offense – doubled the time missed using in-school suspension.  Each subsequent offense will result in leading to more severe punishment.

Students who have attendance problems must become involved in the following process:

1.  Parent/teacher/counselor/principal

conference. The principal may arrange any          combination of the above.

2.  Counseling services by social workers.             These may include (1) Henry-Stark Special          Education social worker; (2) other                available services.

9.  Vandalism – Up to 5 days out of school suspen-

sion.  Restitution will be made for damages

incurred.

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10.  Inappropriate Display of Affection -

NO Kissing or Handholding

1^st Offense – warning and disciplinary                 referral sent home

2^nd Offense – one (1) detention

Repeated incidents will lead to more detentions and/or possible other methods of discipline.

11.  Tardiness – Students who are late to class and            are not in their assigned room when the bell              rings are considered tardy unless they have an            excuse from the previous period.  Classroom

teachers will log tardy students on a semester            basis.

3 Tardies – 1 detention

4 Tardies – in-school suspension

5 or more tardies – continual offenses will               lead to suspension.

12.  Tardiness to School – Students who report to              school and are not in their assigned seat when            the bell rings are considered tardy.

1^st Offense and continual offense:  more                      than five minutes late to school will                     lead to a detention.

13.  Skateboarding and rollerblading are not per-

mitted on school grounds.

Serious Misconduct

Students may be given detention(s), in-school suspension(s), suspension or recommended for expulsion from school for the following serious violations:

1.  Theft 1^st Offense – up to 3-day suspension             2^nd Offense – 5-day suspension

Repeated Offenses will lead to possible                   expulsion.

2.  Fighting 1^st Offense – up to 3-day suspension             2^nd Offense – up to 5-day suspension             Repeated Offenses will lead to suspension and     possible expulsion.

3.  Weapons

A student, who uses, possesses, controls or        transfers a weapon or any object that can          reasonably be considered or looks like a           weapon, shall be expelled at least one calendar

year, but no more than two calendar years.  A      weapon is defined as a gun, rifle, shotgun or      any other object if used or attempted to be        used to cause bodily harm, including but not       limited to, knives, brass knuckles, belly          clubs, or look a-likes of any weapons defined      above.  Any item, such as a baseball bat,          bottle, lock, stick, pencil and pen is             considered to be a weapon if used or attempted     to be used to cause bodily harm.

4. False Fire or Defibrillator Device Alarms

Police and fire authorities will be notified. 1^st Offense – up to 10-day suspension.

Repeated Offenses will lead to possible expulsion.

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5.  Disrespect

Vulgarity towards an employee; to include

teachers, substitute teachers and all non-

certified staff.

1^st Offense – 5-day suspension from school.

2^nd Offense – 10-day suspension from school               and possible expulsion.

6.  Explosives or Fireworks

1^st Offense – Suspension pending possible

expulsion hearing.

Repeated Offenses will lead to suspension and

possible expulsion.  The police may also be        notified.

7.  Tobacco Products (Possession, Distribution or                                Use)

1^st Offense – up to a 1-day suspension            2^nd Offense – up to a 5-day suspension            Repeated incidents will lead to suspension        and possible expulsion

8a.  Alcohol (Possession, Distribution or influence)             1^st Offense – 5-day suspension

2^nd Offense – 10-day suspension pending an         expulsion hearing

A parent conference and arrangement for            counseling will also be required for the           first offense.

8b.  Drugs, Look-a-Like Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia

(Possession, Distribution or Influence)

Suspension pending expulsion hearing.

9.  Electronic Signaling Devices (cell phones)

Electronic signaling devices are prohibited.              This includes lasers, cell phones, etc., are

prohibited between the hours of 8:00am and

3:04pm.  All devices must be turned off and in

lockers. Violations are as follows:

1^st Offense – 1-day In-school suspension, cell

phone is held for 1 day, parents are                      contacted to pick up the student’s cell

phone.

2^nd Offense – 2-day Out-of-school suspension,

cell phone is held for 1 day, parents are

contacted to pick up the student’s cell

phone.

3^rd Offense – 3-day Out-of-school suspension,

cell phone is held for 1 day, parent con-

ference with Dean of Students and/or

administration.

10.  Assault or Threat of Injury on Employee/Student

Suspension pending expulsion hearing

11.  Laser Pointers

Possession of laser pointing devices is             prohibited.

12.  Aggressive Behavior That Does Physical or Psychological Harm to Someone Else (Bullying)

1^st 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 day out-of-school

Suspension, referral to police with a

possibility of the student being arrested

and a recommendation for an expulsion

hearing.

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13.  Involvement in Gangs or Gang-related Activities, Public School Fraternities, Sororities or Secret Societies

Gang Involvement, gang-related activities, or          involvement in public school fraternities,

sororities or secret societies is prohibited.

14.  Threatening Comment Made to a Student or Employee

Suspension and possible expulsion hearing

1. Cheating/Plagiarism

Automatic zero on assignment, homework or test.  Repeated offenses will be referred to the principal’s office.

1. Verbal Abuse

(use of profanity, derogatory language, shouting, out of control, etc.)

to include teachers, substitute teachers,

and all non-certified staff.

1^st offense – up to 10-day out-of-school

suspension

2^nd offense – 10 day out-of-school uspend-

sion, possible recommendation for

expulsion

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.

Fees for textbooks and other instructional materials are waived for students who meet the eligibility criteria for fee waiver.  In order that no student is denied educa-

tional services or academic credit due to the inability of parents/guardians to pay fees and charges, the Superinten-

dent will recommend to the Board for adoption what addi-

tional 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).

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The Superintendent or designee will give additional con-

sideration where one or more of the following factors are present:

• Illness in the family;

• Unusual expenses such as fire, flood, storm damage,

etc.;

• Seasonal unemployment;

• Emergency situations;

• When one or more of the parents/guardians are involved

in a work stoppage.

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 calen-

dar 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 administrators 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 students and their personal effects.  “School authorities” includes school liaison police officers.

School Property and Equipment as well as Personal Effects Left There by the 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 sus-

pecting 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

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itself must be conducted in a manner that is reasonable 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:

1.  Outside the view of others, including students,

2.  In the presence of a school administrator or adult

witness, or

3.  By a certificated employee or liaison police

officer of the same sex as the student.

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 main-

tain no liability for items stolen from lockers.

Medical

Prior to entry into the sixth grade, proof of exam-ination/immunization must be on file at the junior high school.  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 immuni-

zation updates.  Call for an appointment or additional information concerning physical exams/immunizations.  A dental examination is required for sixth grade.

Medication

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 building 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 building 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.)

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ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE STORED IN THE SCHOOL 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 medica-tion.  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.

Health Education Program

The major educational areas of the District’s compre-hensive 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, hygienic, and social responsibil-

ities of family life (including sexual abstinence

until marriage); prevention and control of disease;

and course material and instruction to advise stu-

dents 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 detention, and

information on where to go for help.

2.  The following areas may also be included as in the

curricula:  basic first aid (including cardio-

pulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneu-

ver); heart disease; diabetes; stroke; the preven-

tion 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

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the curricula and are designed to promote effec-          tive methods for the prevention and avoidance of

drug and substance abuse.

5.  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.

6.  Students shall be provided safety education in all

grades.

7.  All students shall receive age-appropriate instruc-

tion 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.

Privacy Rights

Surveys

All surveys requesting personal information from stu-

dents, 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 stu-dents’ 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.

Instructional 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 Inter-

net).  The term does not include academic tests or academic assessments.

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.

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The tornado alarm is made over the intercom system.  Students are to move to the nearest inside area as design-nated, 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 in the football practice field to the 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 instruc-

tions will be given to each room and teaching station.  Walk, do not run, in a 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 excep-

tion to this rule must be made in advance through the principal.  All visitors must report to the main office.  Each visitor must wear a visitor’s badge to be able to move through the building.  Visitors are not allowed to go directly to classrooms to meet a teacher or student with-out 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 con-

ferences 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 building 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.

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:

1. Strike, injure, threaten, harass, or intimidate a staff member, a Board member, sports official or coach, or any other person;

2.  Behave in an unsportsmanlike manner, or use vulgar or obscene language;

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3.  Possess a weapon, any object that can reasonable be considered a weapon or looks like a weapon, or any dangerous device;

4.  Damage or threaten to damage another’s property;

5.  Damage or deface school property;

6.  Violate any Illinois law, or town or county ordinance;

7.  Smoke or otherwise use tobacco products;

8.  Consume, possess, distribute, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs;

9.  Impede, delay, disrupt, or otherwise interfere with any school activity or function (including using cellular phone in a disruptive manner;

10.  Enter upon any portion of school premises at any time for purposes other than those that are lawful and authorized by the Board;

11.  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;

12.  Engage in any risky behavior, including roller-blading, roller-skating, or skateboarding;

13.  Violate other District policies or regulations, or a directive from an authorized security officer or District employee; or

14.  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.

Cafeteria Procedures

The ‘Lunch Box’ program is in place for all students and staff.  All students and staff must adhere to the following protocol:

1. Everyone has an individual lunch account and an ID card.  Students are responsible for bringing money to school to be placed on that account through the office.
2. Each student is responsible for presenting the ID card at lunch for payment.
3. Free/Reduced accounts are automatically adjusted to reflect student status per day.

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1. Students will be allowed a maximum of two (2) lunch charges.  An alternate lunch will be provided until the account shows a positive balance.
2. Replacement cost for lost cards is $10.00.

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.

Field Trips

A field trip is an extension of the school program, and

student behavior is governed by the same guidelines.

Students must:

1.  Be pre-approved by the teacher for acceptance on the field trip.

2.  Make arrangements to make up work for classes  missed while on the field trip.

3.  Ride on school provided transportation at all times.

4.  Remain under staff supervision and remain with the field trip group at all times.

5.  Comply with all SCJHS rules and regulations at all times.  Disciplinary action will be taken on any reported offenses.

6.  Whenever entrance fees, food, lodging or other costs are involved, these costs shall be assumed by the student unless otherwise stipulated by the Board of

Education; provided that no student shall be excluded from a field trip because of lack of funds.

7.  Students not attending the field trip scheduled for their class are to be in regular attendance at school.

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.

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Junior High School Improvement Plan

Comprehensive learning standards are established for all state goals for learning in all the fundamental learning areas.  The junior high’s curriculum (planning, instruction and student evaluation) is aligned with the learning standards.  Guidelines have been set for all learning standards using a variety of assessment instruments.  Analysis of student performance will be evaluated on a yearly basis giving special attention to those not meeting standards.  Communication is maintained on a regular basis with the school board, parents and the local media regarding how all students are being served and the extent to which students are being served and the extent to which students meet guidelines for the learning standards.

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 home-less. 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:

In a shelter;

Sharing housing with relatives or others due to lack of housing;

In a motel / hotel, camping ground or similar situation due to lack of alternative, adequate housing;

At a train or bus station, park, car or abandoned building;

Temporarily housed while waiting for DCFS care placement.

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

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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.

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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/cmvo/

Criminal Offender Notification Laws

The following list describes law protecting students on school grounds from individuals convicted of serious crimes:

1.  A child sex offender is prohibited from being present on school property or loitering within 500’ of school property when persons under the age of 18 are present.

2.  Law enforcement must notify schools of offenders who reside or are employed in the county.

3.  The School Code lists criminal offenses that dis-qualify an individual from District employment if the individual was convicted of one.  It requires any person hired by the District to submit to a fingerprint-based criminal history records check.  The law also requires a school district to check 2 offender databases for each applicant.

4.  The provisions in The School Code described above also apply to employees of persons or firms holding con-

tracts with a school district who have direct, daily con-

tact with students.

5.  Conviction of a sexual offense results in the auto-

matic revocation of a teacher’s teaching certificate.

6.  The offender notification laws require law enforce-

ment to ascertain whether a juvenile sex offender or violent offender against youth is enrolled in a school and, if so, to provide a copy of the registration form to the Building Principal and any guidance counselor designated by him or her.  This registration form must be kept separately from any and all school records maintained on behalf of the juvenile sex offender.

Volunteers, Student Teachers & Students Doing Clinical Experiences:

Each staff member shall submit to the Building Princi-pal 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.

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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 State-wide Violent Offender Against Youth Database.  The con-

tractor 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 enforce-

ment 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 indi-

vidual 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:

I. Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local

Educational Agencies

1.  Annual report cards.

2.  Progress review.

3.  Teacher and paraprofessional qualifications.

4.  Student achievement.

5.  Non-highly qualified teachers.

II.   English Language Learners

1.  Language instruction educational programs.

2.  Insufficient language instruction educational

programs.

3.  Outreach.

III.  Academic Assessment and Local Education Agency and        School Improvement

1.  Schools identified for school improvement,

corrective action, or re-structuring.

2.  Parental Involvement

IV.   Parental involvement

1.  Parental Involvement Policies

2.  Meeting and information.

V.    Voluntary Public School Choice Program

VI.   Education of Homeless Children and Youths

1.  Notice of rights.

2.  Assistance to unaccompanied youth.

3.  Public notice of rights.

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VII.  Student Privacy

1.  Notice of privacy policy.

2.  Notification of specific events.

3.  Notice of existing policy.

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 doe not include a hearing, vision, or scoliosis screening.

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.

English Language Learners

The District will identify and assist all ELL students to achieve English proficiency, effective communication, and academic growth.  Appropriate instructional program-ming 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, program, 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.

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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

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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 consti-

tute a serious hazard due to vehicular traffic or rail crossing, and adequate public 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

½ miles from the school attended.  Unless the Superintendent or designee established 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.

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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 administration.

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

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:

1.  Denies or limits the provision of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or that makes such conduct a condition of a student’s academic status; or

2.  Has the purpose or effect of:

a.  Substantially interfering with a student’s

educational environment;

b.  Creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive

educational environment;

c.  Depriving a student of educational aid,

benefits, services, or treatment; or

d.  Making submission to or rejection of such

conduct the basis for academic decisions

affecting a student.

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.

Asbestos Policy

The Stark County C.U.S.D. #100 conducts surveil-lance 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.

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District #100 Acceptable Use Policy for Technology

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.

BUS PROCEDURES

Transportation for pupils residing at a distance of 1½ miles or more from 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.

1.  The driver may assign seats for any or all pupils

whenever it is in the best interest of the safe

operation of the bus or of the student(s).

2.  Students are to be on time; the bus cannot wait

for those who are not on time.

3.  Students must never stand on the roadway while

waiting for the bus and should not approach the bus

until it has come to a complete stop.

4.  Animals may not be brought onto the bus.

5.  Students desiring to ride a bus to which they are

not assigned must present a written request from

their parents prior to riding the bus and have it

approved.  Upon recommendation of the bus driver,

school authorities will deny the privilege of rid-

ing on the school bus to any pupil who refuses to

conduct himself or herself in a gentlemanly or lady

like manner on the bus.

6.  Student violation of the above rules may result in

suspension of individual riding privileges.  The principal may deny a student his riding privilege for a period of ten (10) days or less.  However, if time periods of longer than ten (10) days are being considered, a hearing shall be granted the student.

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7.  Three (3) suspensions from any district bus in a          school year result in the recommendation for expul-        sion from ALL buses.

8.  Property damage to a bus may result in expulsion

and damages paid by the student.

9.  Students will not be allowed to board a regular bus

if they do not ride the required shuttle 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:

1.  Obey driver’s directions the first time they

are given.

2.  Remain in your seat facing forward at all

times.

3.  Eating or drinking on the bus is not allowed.

4.  Show common courtesy (keep hands, feet and

objects to  yourself.)

5.  Loud, vulgar and abusive language or noise is     not allowed.

6.  Do not litter, write on or damage the bus in     any way.

7.  Keep all harmful objects (drugs, tobacco,

alcohol, weapons, etc.) off the bus.

General discipline procedures which the bus drivers will follow:

1^st violation – Warning.  Bus conduct report will be filled out by the bus driver and sent home.  A copy will be provided to the office.

2^nd violation – May result in a one day suspension from riding the school bus.  Parent/guardian would be responsible for transporting the student to and from school.

3^rd violation – May result in up to a ten day suspension from riding the school bus.  Parent/guardian would be responsible for transporting the student to and from school.

4^th violation – May result in a recommendation for expulsion from riding the school bus for the remainder of the school year.  Parent/guardian would be responsible for transporting the student to and from school.

The building principal maintains the authority to modify a penalty depending on the circumstances involved or to immediately implement bus suspension or recommend-dation for expulsion from the bus, if the severity of the incident warrants.

Extra-Curricular Transportation

The Stark County C.U.S.D. #100 provides transportation from school to extracurricular activities and from extracurricular activities back to school.  All participants are expected to ride school transportation

both to and from extracurricular activities. In cases where the parent or guardian needs to provide transporta-tion 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.  Attendance will be taken on the bus.  Any infractions will be handled according to the Extracurricular Code.

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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.

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 IESA activities, scholastic bowl, student council, honors choir, cheerleading, school play, stark smart, 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 Junior High School or student council, class sponsored events including concession stand participation.

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, that student becomes ineligible the next full week (Sunday through Saturday).  This average is figured on a semester basis.

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 6^th grade year must have passed

at least a .975 grade point average the previous semester.

Failure to do so will render the student ineligible for the full semester following the deficit semester.

District #100 Interscholastic Activities

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

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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 CUSD #100 Extra-Curricular Code

Extra-Curricular Code

This code supersedes any previous Extra Curricular Code.  This code governs all teams or organizations that perform at or compete in IHSA or IESA activities for all high school and all junior high activities. 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, school play, music activities (excluding band and chorus activities that are graded), honors choir, athletic participation, all ISHA or IESA activities, scholastic bowl, cheerleading, pompons, speech, stark smart, student council, school sponsored events not requiring a paid ticket for public participa-tion, field trips, class trips during school, after school or on weekends, class sponsored events including concession stand participation, FFA, FCCLA and all other clubs or organizations that are not graded.

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, that student becomes ineligible the next full week (Sunday through Saturday).  This average is figured on a semester basis.

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 6^th grade year must have passed

at least a .975 grade point average the previous semester.

Failure to do 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.

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The following guidelines will be adhered to by the administration with respect to student conduct and extra-curricular programs, however, in a case where conduct by a player or team participant is so egregious or insub-ordinate 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 Misconduct as Defined Under the Extracurricular Code

The types of conduct listed below are prohibited at any time during the year.

1. Possession, Distribution or Influence of tobacco

products

2. Possession, Distribution or Influence of alcoholic

Beverages

3. Theft or Vandalism

4.  Possession, Distribution or Influence of illegal

drugs (marijuana, crack, cocaine, heroin, speed,

etc.) and/or drug paraphernalia

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 recommendation of the counselor, no further disciplinary action will be taken.  If the student fails to have the assessment or to complete the recommendation of the counselor, he/she will be punished according to the extracurricular code.  During this time, the student must stay academically eligible, also.

Admission may be made to the Dean of Students, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 meets

football cheerleading . . . . . . . . . . . 2 games

football pompon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 games

basketball cheerleading . . . . . . . . . . 4 games      basketball pompon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 games

ALL other activities . . . . . . . . . . .  ¼ of the                                             activity

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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

extracurricular activity.  Parents should be prepared to furnish proof of an appointment or the assessment at this conference.

Second Serious 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.)

A parent conference must be held with said counselor before the student may be readmitted to participate in extracurricular 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 counsel-ing, 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.

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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 an 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 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 student to participate in interscholastic activities, but believes the opportunity to try-out for and participate in sponsored inter-scholastic 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 pompons, 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 disqualifi-cation from participation in inter-scholastic activities. Accordingly, the results of any drug test administered under this policy shall be used only for determination of

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eligibility to try-out for and participate in interscho-lastic activities and for no other disciplinary purpose.

The Superintendent shall establish a procedure for Board approval for drug testing of students participating in inter-scholastic competition.

Definitions

A.  Interscholastic Activities:  Any interscholastic competition representing Stark County CUSD #100 and is

sponsored or conducted by the District for student who

participate voluntarily and for which no academic credit or grades are awarded.  (This includes all sports, cheerleaders, speech team, scholastic bowl, pompons and other types of non-graded activities.)

B.  Student Participant:  Any student who is trying out for or participating in any school sponsored interscholastic competition, cheerleaders or pompons.

C.  Alcohol:  Any liquor, wine, beer or other drink containing alcohol.

D.  Tobacco:  Any tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars and smokeless tobacco products.

E.  Illegal Drugs:  All alcoholic liquor (as defined in 235 ILCS 5/1-3.05), all controlled substances under the Controlled Substance Act (720 ILCS 570/100T0682) except when prescribed by a licensed physician, and cannabis under the Cannabis Control Act (720 ILCS 550/1T05580/19).

Consent Form

To try-out for or to participate in any school sponsored interscholastic competition, cheerleading or pompons, 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 this student’s parent or guardian 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 an 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 extracurricular activities as defined within the extracurricular 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 refused 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.

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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 but will be kept in a secure file in the school for this policy and procedure.  The test results will not be a part of the student participant’s permanent record.

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 the testing, voluntary admission, as defined in the extracurricular code, is no longer an option.

Testing Procedures

A licensed medical facility selected by the Super-intendent 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 test negative will be notified by mail within five (5) days of the district’s receipt of the information.

Testing Positive

If the tests 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 Extracurricular Code.

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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 retest, 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 result, 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 retest.

Enforcement

Nothing contained in this policy shall prohibit or limit the application of the District’s regular student disciplinary rules and regulations to student parti-cipants.  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

1.  All Interscholastic Sports

2.  Speech Team

3.  Cheerleaders

4.  Pompons

5.  Scholastic Bowl

6.  Honor Choir

7.  Student Council

8.  FFA

9.  Main Cast of Musical or Play

At this point in time, these will be the activities that students will need to sign a drug testing release for.

Stark County Junior 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

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- 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

Any person, including adults, who behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner during any athletic or extra-curricular event may be ejected from that event and/or denied admission to any future school events for a

period up to one year.

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 __________________________________________________________

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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)

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INDEX

Absence Reporting         14             Smoking Policy             24

Academic Honor List       11             Spectator Code of Conduct  50

Address                    2             Student Records             5

Administrative Listing     2             Suspension/ in & out       20

Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco     24             Tardiness                  23

Asbestos Policy           40             Telephone Numbers           2

Attendance Policy         13             Textbooks                  25

Board of Education         2             Thefts                     23

Booster Club              10             Throwing Objects           22

Bus Procedures            41             Transportation             39

Cafeteria                 31             Truancy                    22

Calendar                   9             Vacation Trips             15

Cell Phones               24             Valuables                  27

Class Times                1             Vision/Hearing Screen      17

Computer/Appropriate Use  41     Visitors                   30

Complaint Procedure       32

Detention                 19

Discipline Glossary       18

Discipline Procedures     17

Display of Affection      23

Dress Guidelines          21

Eligibility               43

English Language Learn    37

Expulsion                 20

Extracurricular Code      44

False Fire/AED Alarms     23

Field Trips               32

Fine Arts Network         10

Fire/Tornado/Earthquake   29

Drills

Fireworks                 24

Fund Raising              31

Grade Cards               11

Grading System            10

Home School Policy        12

Homeless Students         33

Lockers                   26

Lost and Found            30

Make-up Work              15

Medical                   27

Medical Exucses – PE      28

Medication                27

Message from Principal     8

Message from Principal     8

No Child Left Behind      36

No-Nit Policy             16

Nondiscrimination Policy   4

Personal Information      37

Plagiarism/Cheating       11

Profanity/Obscenity       21

Progress Reports          11

Promotion Policy          12

Random Drug Test Policy   47

Retention                 11

School Colors              9

School Mission Statement   9

School Nickname            9

Searches                  26

Selling/Advertising       31

Sexual Harassment Policy  40

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