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 WV Student Handbook 2008-09

DAILY PROCEDURES

WELCOME

We at Prairie Central schools believe that all children can learn, all children must be served, and that the primary purpose of the school improvement process is to improve student performance.  With these basic assumptions as a point of reference, the following points are deemed necessary to insure that all students have an opportunity to be successful students and ultimately productive members of our society:

            1.  To be responsible for their actions.

            2.  To use the skills necessary for successful problem solving.

            3.  To communicate effectively through the written and spoken word.

            4.  To be able to build basic skills from each grade level to the next.

            5.  To be able to foster and to work toward achieving goals.

            6.  To be aware and accepting of others.

            7.  To understand cooperative learning to achieve harmony.

            8.  To be a good listener.

            9.  To express their thoughts without fear.

          10.  To develop the whole child:  academically, physically, emotionally, socially, and artistically.

          11.  To show respect for those in authority.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

If parents have a concern, they should first go to the teacher.  If not satisfied, they should then go to the principal.  If not satisfied, then to the superintendent, and last to the Board of Education.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Roger Brown, President

Patty Haberkorn, Vice-President

Dan Froelich, Secretary

Brett Johnson

Joe Koehl

Barbara Schlatter

Ann Steidinger

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Dr. John Capasso, Superintendent

PRAIRIE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

 

www.prairiecentral.org

Daniel Groce, Principal             Karen Hazelrigg, Principal                                 Karen Hazelrigg, Principal

Chenoa Elementary                               Chatsworth Elementary                         Meadowbrook Elementary

700 S. Divison St                                  407 S Fourth St                                                450 N Bach St

Chenoa , IL   61726                                Chatsworth , IL   60921                          Meadowbrook , IL   61741

945-2971                                             635-3561                                                         657-8461

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Paula Crane, Principal                           Ronald Schramm, Principal                               Prairie Central Unit Office

Upper Elementary                                 Westview Elementary                           Upper Elementary

312 N Center St                                   600 S First St                                                   605 N Seventh St

Forrest , IL   61741                                 Fairbury , IL   61739                                           Fairbury , IL   61739

657-8238                                             692-2623                                                         692-2504

WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY 2008-09

 

TEACHING STAFF

 

ECE:  Cindy Hall

Pre-Kindergarten:  Tanya Bounds (PM), Rachel Vercler

Kindergarten:  Michelle Barsema, Tanya Bounds (AM), Carol Randinelli, Wendy McGuire

First Grade:  Denise Corban, Karen Harms, Peggy Howard, Donna Smith

Second Grade:  Sheryl Frantz, Connie Rich, Allison Kaisner

Third Grade:  Janet Aberle, Louann Harms, Beth Marshall, Jayne Trowitch

Fourth Grade:  Denise Brown, Cathy Johnson, Nicole Joiner, Marcia Wahls

Special Education: Nichole Abbey, Marylee Harms, Mindy Houberg

Reading Support:  Connie Reiners

Speech:  Cindy Meister, Kristyn Ricketts

Art:  Karen Fehr

Music: Brenda Underwood, Jason Strough

Physical Education: Joe Sieving

Technology/Media:  Carrie Small

 

SUPPORT STAFF

Cafeteria:  Kathy Davis, Sandy Gonzales, Lisa Gibson, Kathy Thyne

Custodians:  Nick Kubiak, Marilyn Hammond

Nurses:  Dorothy Wessels

Paraprofessionals:  Kay Davis, Darla Kaisner, Leona Kaisner, Jody Kemp, Joy Rathbun, Vickie Thomas,

          Karen Walter, Patsy Whately, Melissa Goembel, Gwen Knapp

Secretary:  Sharon Kurth

ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL

Students are asked not to arrive at school before 8:00 a.m.  Students coming to school before 8:00 a.m. will be asked to go to the gym.  Those arriving after the 8:00 a.m. bell are to go directly to their classroom.

Morning Schedule:         

7:15-7:55 a.m.                         Students go to their assigned area PreK- gym, Kind- art room, Grades 1&2- gym, Grade 3- stage, Grade 4- Learning Center

7:55 a.m.                 Students go to classrooms

8:10 a.m.                                 Classes begin

                                             11:00 a.m.                  ECE, Pre Kindergarten and half day Kindergarten dismisses.

                                                12:15 p.m.                                               Afternoon ECE and PreK begin

Lunch/Recess Schedule:                  

                  Grade                Recess                                      Lunch                   

                       1                    11:00-11:15                                11:15-11:45

                       3                    11:15-11:30                                11:30-12:00

                       2                    11:30-11:45                                11:45-12:15

                       4                    11:45-12:00                                12:00-12:30

                       K                   12:00-12:15                                12:15-12:45

                                                                                                               

Dismissal:                            3:08 p.m.                 Bus riders dismissed

3:12 p.m.                                 Students walking home or being picked up dismissed, must leave through main door by office

 

A student who misses more than one hour and 20 minutes during a school day will be counted absent one half day.  A student must be in attendance at least five instructional hours to receive credit for a full day of school.

 

 

WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL CALENDAR

2008-2009

 

Monday/Tuesday          August 18-19               Teacher Institute                                   No School

Wednesday                  August 20                     First Day of Attendance K-12              Dismissal at 1:08 p.m.

Thursday/Friday           August 21-29               ECE-Pre-K begin, Early Dismissals      Dismissals at 2:08 p.m.                                                         

Monday                       September 1                 Labor Day                                            No School

Friday                          September 19  Homecoming                                        Dismissal at 2:08 p.m.

Monday                       October 13                  Columbus Day                          No School

Friday                          October 24                  End of 1st Quarter (46 days)

Thursday                      October 30                  Conferences, Early Dismissal                Dismissal at 2:08 p.m.

Thursday                      October 30                  Conferences held in evening                  4:00-7:00 p.m.

Friday                          October 31                  Conferences 8:00 a.m. - Noon  No School

Wednesday                  November 26               Early Dismissal                         Dismissal at 2:08 p.m.

Thursday/Friday           November 27-28         Thanksgiving Break                              No School

Friday/Sunday              Dec. 19 - Jan. 4           Early Dismissal/Winter Break    Dismissal at 2:08 p.m.

Monday                       January 5                      School Resumes

Friday                          January 9                      End of 2nd Quarter (44 days)

Monday                       January 19                    M.L. King Day                         No School

Friday                          February 13                 Teacher Institute                                   No School

Monday                       February 16                 Presidents Day                         No School

Monday/Friday March 2-13                  ISAT Testing

Friday                          March 13                     End of 3rd Quarter (42 days)

Monday/Friday March 23-27                Spring Break                                        No School

Friday                          April 10                        Good Friday                                         No School

Monday                       April 13                        Monday after Easter                             No School

Monday                       May 25                        Memorial Day                                      No School

Friday                          May 29                        Teacher Institute                                   No School

Thursday                      June 1                          Report Card Pick-Up/Last Day (48)     8:00-9:30 a.m.

 

 

 

This handbook shall not be interpreted as a contract of any kind and may be changed by the Board or Administration at anytime.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

 

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

 

Parents are to call the school for their son or daughter by 8:30 a.m. whenever the student is going to be absent (unless a prearranged absence has been made with the teacher or office).  State law requires students to attend school unless there is valid cause for the student's absence.  Valid causes include:

                1.  Illness (specified - elevated temp, vomiting, etc.)

                2.  Observance of religious holidays.

                3.  Death in the immediate family

                4.  Circumstances which cause reasonable concern to the parent or guardian for the safety or health of the student.

                5.  Family emergency.

                6.  Other situations approved by the school principal.

                7.  Except under extenuating circumstances, doctor appointments (i.e., orthodontist, dentist, eye, and medical) will be                       considered as 1/2 day excused, not a full day.

 

If previous contact was not made to the office (phone/note), a student must bring a written statement signed by a parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence when he/she returns to school after the absence.

 

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

 

In the interest of providing a quality education for all eligible students in Prairie Central District #8, it is our responsibility to provide a system by which students are encouraged to attend classes regularly.  Students are expected to attend school regularly and are bound by the Illinois School Code, Chapter 122, Article 26.1 and 2 to do so.  Should a student miss six days of school, physician verification of illness may be required.  This physician documentation must state the cause of the absence and recommend that the school excuse the absence.  It must also state that the student should not attend school due to illness.  Students are to be on time for all classes in order to benefit maximally from the instructional program and to develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility.  The District shall not be made liable for the educational progress of students who fail to maintain regular attendance habits.  The District will not be liable for the progress of students who are removed from school for extended periods of time contrary to law or good educational procedure.  At each report card period, written notification will be included in the report card of students who have missed 10% or more of school attendance days.

 

TARDY TO SCHOOL

 

A student will be marked tardy if they are not in their classroom by the second bell (see individual School Pages for exact times).  A student shall be considered tardy at anytime during the school day if he/she is not in his/her assigned classroom at the assigned hour.  Any student tardy to school must report to the office.  Excuses such as:  oversleeping, alarm didn't go off, parent didn't wake me up, etc. will NOT be excused and may result in disciplinary action.  After three incidents of tardiness, the student may receive an after-school detention.   Students who are tardy ten percent (10%) of the previous 40 days will be turned into the truant office as required by school code.

 

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

 

Unexcused absences are those which could not be approved by the administrator for various reasons.  The student will be responsible to make up work missed or a zero grade may be recorded.  Effort will be made to provide the support services necessary to remedy any attendance concern which inhibit the student's chance of success.  UPON THREE TARDIES, WITH NO VALID EXCUSE, STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE 1/2 DAY UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.  The school discourages students from leaving school for family vacations and similar reasons.  When necessary to be absent, however, a student should bring a written request at least two days prior to being away.  This will enable a student to arrange for some assignments.  All tests and some work may still need to be made up upon return to school.  Requests may be denied (at the administration’s discretion) because of a poor attendance record, poor disciplinary record and/or a poor academic record.  Students who are absent ten percent (10%) of the previous 180 days will be turned over to the truant office as required by the school code.

 

 

 

 

LEAVING DURING THE DAY

 

Students will check in at the office upon arriving during the day.  Students will check out in the school office before leaving during the day.  NO student is permitted to leave without permission from the office.  Parents coming into the building to pick up students must also check in at the office.  Appointments:  Students leaving during the day for appointments that cannot be scheduled for after school must have a note from their parents prior to leaving (if prior contact with the office was not made by the parent).  Student Illness:  If a student becomes ill, he/she is to report to the office. The office will contact the parents if it is necessary for the student to go home.  Students will not be sent home without consent of the parent or other responsible adult designated by the parent.  Students may not go out to a restaurant for lunch unless the parent comes to pick them up.

 

 

OUTDOOR RECESS

 

Recess will be outdoors whenever possible.  Exceptions to this are as follows:  a) rain, b) heavy snowfall, and/or c) temperature or wind chill factor below 15 degrees.  Please dress your children appropriately as all are expected to go outside if weather permits.  This means boots, hats, gloves, coats, etc.  Time children spend outdoors, even if brief, is beneficial.  A student who returns from an illness, upon written parental request, may be kept indoors for a period of up to three days.  Students that need to stay in longer than three days will need a written doctor's excuse.  During recess, children are expected to adhere to all playground rules:

 

                1.  Once on the playground, students are not permitted to enter the building without direct consent from the playground                                    supervisor.

                2.  No pushing, shoving, punching, pulling, or hitting of other students will be permitted.

3.  Students must stay in the designated areas only.

                4.  Students may not run through an organized game.

                5.  Jump ropes may only be used as such.  They cannot be used for tug-of-war, etc.            

                6.  Play ceases when the supervisor blows the whistle.

                7.  Snowballs are not allowed.

                8.  No climbing trees.

9.        Contact sports are not permitted

10.     Students on swings must sit in an upright position, no twirling or jumping off the swings.  Students should not run in

       front of the swings.  No underdogs.

11.  Students are expected to share playground equipment.

              12.  All equipment must be turned in at the end of each recess.

              13.  No throwing rocks or wood chips.

              14.  No continuous twirling on the monkey bars.

 

Playground rules are made to keep students safe.  They may change as needed for student safety as seen by the playground supervisor.

 

 

BICYCLES

 

Bicycles are to be parked in the bicycle racks provided.  Please do not ride your bicycle on the grass.  Students who ride a bicycle to school should follow the safety rules as set forth in "Bicycle Rules for the Road" published by the State of Illinois .  Bicycles may be removed from the racks during the day only to ride home for lunch and after school is dismissed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

 

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

 

Prohibited Student Conduct

The school administration is authorized to discipline students for gross disobedience or misconduct, including, but not limited to:

1.        Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco materials.

2.        Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling alcoholic beverages.  Students who are under the influence are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had alcohol in their possession.

3.        Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling:

a.         Any illegal drug, controlled substance, or cannabis (including marijuana and hashish).

b.       Any anabolic steroid not administered under a physician’s care and supervision.

c.        Any prescription drug when not prescribed for the student by a licensed physician or when used in a manner inconsistent with the prescription or prescribing physician’s instructions.

d.       “Look-alike” or counterfeit drugs, including a substance not containing an illegal drug or controlled substance, but one a) that a student believes to be, or represents to be, an illegal drug or controlled substance; or b) about which a student engaged in behavior that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the student expressly or impliedly represented to be an illegal drug or controlled substance.

e.        Drug paraphernalia, including devices that are or can be used to: a) ingest, inhale, or inject cannabis or controlled substances into the body; and b) grow, process, store or conceal cannabis or controlled substances.

Students who are under the influence of any prohibited substance are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had the prohibited substance, as applicable, in their possession.

4.        Using, possessing, controlling, or transferring a weapon in violation of the “weapons” section of this policy.

5.        Using or possessing an electronic paging device.  Using a cellular telephone, video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA) or other electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others, including using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student conduct rules.  Unless otherwise banned under this policy or by the Building Principal, all electronic devices must be kept off and out of sight during the regular school day unless:  a) the supervising teacher grants permission; b) use of the device is provided in a student’s IEP; or c) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.

6.        Using or possessing a laser pointer unless under a staff member’s direct supervision and in the context of instruction.

7.        Disobeying rules of student conduct or directives from staff members or school officials.  Examples of disobeying staff

directives include refusing a District Staff Member’s request to stop, present school identification, or submit to a search.

8.        Engaging in academic dishonesty, including cheating, intentionally plagiarizing, wrongfully giving or receiving help during an academic examination, and wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores.

9.        Engaging in any kind of aggressive behavior that does physical or psychological harm to another or any urging of other students to engage in such conduct.  Prohibited conduct includes any kind of violence, force, noise, coercion, threats, intimidation, fear, harassment, bullying, hazing, or other comparable conduct.      

10.     Causing or attempting to cause damage to, or stealing or attempting to steal, school property or another person’s personal property.

11.     Being absent without a recognized excuse; State law and Board policy on truancy control will be used with chronic and habitual truants.

12.     Being involved with any public school fraternity, sorority, or secret society, by:

-       Being a member;

-       Promising to join;

-       Pledging to become a member; or

-       Soliciting any other person to join, promise to join, or be pledged to become a member

13.     Being involved in gangs or gang-related activities, including displaying gang symbols or paraphernalia.

14.     Violating any criminal law, such as assault and battery, arson, theft, gambling, and hazing.

15.     Engaging in any activity, on or off campus, that: a) poses a threat or danger to the safety of other students, staff, or school property, b) constitutes an interference with school purposes or an educational function, or c) is disruptive to the school environment.

For purposes of this policy, the term “possession” includes having control, custody, or care, currently or in the past, of an object or substance, including situations where the item is: a) on the student’s person; b) contained in another item belonging to, or under the control of, the student, such as in the student’s clothing, backpack, or automobile; c) in the school’s student locker, desk, or other school property; or d) at any location on school property or at a school sponsored event.

 

No disciplinary action shall be taken against any student that is based totally or in part of the refusal of the student’s

parent/guardian to administer or consent to the administration of psychotropic or psycho-stimulant medication to the student.

The grounds for disciplinary action, including those described more thoroughly later in this policy, apply whenever the student’s conduct is reasonably related to school or school activities, including, but not limited to:

1.        On or within sight of, school grounds before, during, or after school hours or at any other time when the school is being used by a school group;

2.        Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event which bears a reasonable relationship to school;

3.        Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event; or

4.        Anywhere, if: a) the conduct may reasonably be considered to be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff member; b) the conduct may reasonably be considered to be an interference with school purposes or an educational function; or c) the student’s presence at school may reasonably be considered to create an interference with school purposes or an educational function.

 

Disciplinary Measures

Disciplinary measures may include:

1.        Disciplinary conference.

2.        Withholding of privileges.

3.        Seizure of contraband.

4.        Suspension from school and all school activities for up to 10 days, provided that appropriate procedures are followed.  A suspended student is prohibited from being on school grounds.

5.        Suspension of bus riding privileges, provided that appropriate procedures are followed.

6.        Expulsion from school and all school-sponsored activities and events for a definite time period not to exceed  2  calendar years, provided that the appropriate procedures are followed.  An expelled student is prohibited from being on school grounds.

7.        Notifying juvenile authorities or other law enforcement whenever the conduct involves illegal drugs (controlled substances), 
look-alikes”, alcohol, or weapons.

8.        Notifying parents/guardians.

9.        Removal from classroom.

10.     In-school suspension for a period not to exceed  5  school days.  The Building Principal or designee shall ensure that the student is properly supervised.

11.     After-school study or Saturday study, provided the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) have been notified.  If transportation arrangements cannot be agreed upon, an alternative disciplinary measure must be used.  The student must be supervised by the detaining teacher or the Building Principal or designee.

12.     Community service with local public and nonprofit agencies that enhance community efforts to meet human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs.  The district will not provide transportation.  School administration shall use this option only as an alternative to another disciplinary measure giving the student and/or parent(s)/guardian(s) the choice.

A student who is subject to suspension or expulsion may be eligible for a transfer to an alternative school program.

Corporal punishment shall not be used.  Corporal punishment is defined as slapping, paddling, or prolonged maintenance of students in physically painful positions, or intentional infliction of bodily harm.  Corporal punishment does not include reasonable force as needed to maintain safety for students, staff, or other persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or defense of property.

 

Weapons

A student who uses, possesses, controls, or transfers a weapon, or any other object that can reasonable be considered, or looks like, a weapon, shall be expelled for at least  1  calendar year, but no more that 2 calendar years.  The Superintendent may modify the expulsion period and the Board may modify the Superintendent’s determination, on a case-by-case basis.  A “weapon” means possession, use, control, or transfer of 1) any gun, rifle, shotgun, a weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code, firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Act, or use of a weapon as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code; 2) any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm, including but not limited to, knives, brass knuckles, billy clubs; or 3) “look-alikes” of any weapon as defined above.  Any items, such as a baseball bat, pipe, bottle, lock, stick, pencil, and pen, is considered to be a weapon if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm.  The Superintendent or designee may grant an exception to this policy, upon the prior request of an adult supervisor, for students in theatre, cooking, ROTC, martial arts, and similar programs, whether or not school-sponsored, provided the item is not equipped, nor intended, to do bodily harm.

 

Required Notices

A school staff member shall immediately notify the Building Principal in the event that he or she: 1) observes any person in possession of a firearm on or around school grounds; however, such action may be delayed if immediate notice would endanger students under his or her supervision, 2) observes or has reason to suspect that any person on school grounds is or was involved in a

drug-related incident, or 3) observes a battery committed against any staff member.  Upon receiving such a report, the Building Principal or designee shall immediately notify the local law enforcement agency, State Police, and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s).  “School grounds” includes modes of transportation to school activities and any public way within 1000 feet of the school, as well as school property itself.

Efforts, including the use of early intervention and progressive discipline, shall be made to deter students, while at school or a school-related event, from engaging in aggressive behavior that may reasonably produce physical or physiological harm to someone else.

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the parent(s)/guardian(s) of a student who engages in aggressive behavior are

notified of the incident.  The failure to provide such notification does not limit the Board’s authority to impose discipline, including suspension or expulsion, for such behavior.

 

Delegation of Authority

Each teacher, and any other school personnel when students are under his or her charge, is authorized to impose any disciplinary measure, other than suspension, expulsion, corporal punishment or in-school suspension, which is appropriate and in accordance with the policies and rules on student discipline.  Teachers, other certified educational employees,  and other persons providing a related service for or with respect to a student, may use reasonable force as needed to maintain safety for other students, school personnel, or other persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or defense of property.  Teachers may remove students from a classroom for disruptive behavior.

The Superintendent, Building Principal, Assistant Building Principal, or Dean of Students is authorized to impose the same disciplinary measures as teachers and may suspend students guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct from school (including all school functions) and from riding the school bus, up to 10 consecutive school days, provided the appropriate procedures are followed.  The School Board may suspend a student from riding the bus in excess of 10 days for safety reasons.

 

Student Handbook

The Superintendent, with input from the parent-teacher advisory committee, shall prepare disciplinary rules implementing the District’s disciplinary policies.  These disciplinary rules shall be presented annually to the Board for its review and approval.

A student handbook, including the District disciplinary policies and rules, shall be distributed to the students’ parents/guardians within 15 days of the beginning of the school year or a student’s enrollment.

 

School Behavior Plan:  Based on three premises:  Respectful, Responsible, and Resourcefulness.  1) Follow directions the first time given; 2) Be respectful of peers, authority, and property; 3) Be prepared for class; 4) Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself; and 5) Follow all school rules as stated in the handbook.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Students have the responsibility to obey school rules as follows:

·         Talk quietly, and keep unnecessary noise to a minimum.

·         No running in halls at any time.

·         Do not bring candy to school except with teacher's permission.

·         Do not chew gum in school or on school grounds during school time.

·         Behave in the restroom.

·         Do not play on school grounds before the first bell.

·         Do not play any tackle-type games.

·         Do not climb the fences or backstops

·         Do not fight at anytime during the school day.  (This will warrant an immediate suspension of playground privileges.)

·         Do not leave school property during school hours.

·         Do not bring baseballs, toys, radios, etc. to school.

·         Leave all personal property in your book bag.

·         Once on the playground, do not enter the building without permission.

·         Students are not to throw rocks or snowballs.

·         Roller skates, skateboards, etc. are not to be brought to the playground during the school day.

·         No riding scooters on school property.

·         Possession of tobacco/alcohol or drug products is not permitted and will result in immediate communication with parent(s)/guardian(s) to address the situation cooperatively.

·         Contact the playground supervisor immediately if a problem occurs.

·         Students will show respect, at all times, for those in authority.

·         No pagers or laser pointer devices.

·         No weapons.

·         Roller skates/roller shoes, skateboards, etc. are not to be brought to the playground during the school day.

·         Cell phones must be kept off and in the book bag.

 

The classroom teacher will handle all minor discipline problems or infractions.  If verbal reprimand will not solve the problem, the teacher will decide on the appropriate punishment.

 

HOMEWORK

 

Students are expected to have daily assignments completed on time.  Students who are absent from class are responsible for contacting teachers to get missed assignments and/or make-up work.  For absent students, make-up work deadlines are at the discretion of the teacher.  The date will be dependent on the number of days absent and the amount or work missed.  Requests for homework should be made by 8:30 a.m. with pick-up times and procedures needing to be arranged on an individual basis.

 

CAFETERIA

 

The cafeteria is maintained as a vital part of the health program of our schools.  To encourage good nutrition, a well-balanced lunch is offered at a reasonable price.

The lunch room personnel and your fellow students will appreciate your cooperation in making the cafeteria a pleasant place by:  a) observing good table manners, b) leaving the table and floor around your place in a clean condition for others, c) depositing all lunch litter in waste containers, d) returning all trays and utensils to the dish washing area as soon as you have been dismissed from your table, e) talking quietly.

The following guidelines should be observed:  a) food should not be taken out of the cafeteria, b) students who bring lunches will not be allowed to bring pop in bottles or cans, and c) students may not leave until dismissed, and d) food cannot be shared.

For students leaving campus for lunch, parents must personally escort students off school grounds in these situations.  Students on the Free and Reduced Lunch Program are responsible for any additional purchases not included in the student meal.

 

BUS CONDUCT

 

Illinois law states that a student must behave in such a manner so as not to endanger the safety of the operation of the bus.  Students may be denied the right to ride if behavior warrants.  All school rules apply to students on the bus, those waiting to get on the bus, and those exiting the bus.  Additional rules:

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

                2.  Remain in the bus in the event of a road emergency, or until instructions are given by the bus driver.

                3.  Keep hands and head inside bus at all times.  Do not throw objects out of the window.

                4.  No loud talking or laughing.

                5.  Be absolutely quiet at railroad crossings.

                6.  Be courteous to fellow pupils and the bus driver.

                7.  No "horseplay."

                8.  No vulgar/inappropriate language is permitted.

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