2011-2012
ASTORIA
SCHOOLS
402 N. Jefferson St.
Astoria, Illinois 61501
*
DISTRICT
OFFICE (Roberta Oest) 329-2111
HIGH
SCHOOL OFFICE (Jeanie Sager, Sec.) 329-2156
ELEMENTARY
OFFICE (Kathy Pollitt, Sec.) 329-2158
STUDENT/PARENT
HANDBOOK
Emergency School Closings:
In
cases of bad weather and other local emergencies, please listen to any local
radio or television station to be advised of school closings or early
dismissals. If bad weather or other emergency occurs during the day,
SchoolReach, the automated calling system utilized by Astoria Schools, will be
utilized to contact parents/guardians.
For
your childŐs safety, make certain your child knows ahead of time where to go in
case of an early dismissal.
If
we dismiss early for an emergency, all after-school functions are automatically
cancelled.
School Web Address: www.astoria.fulton.k12.il.us
This handbook belongs to:
_________________________________________
General School Information
This
handbook is a summary of the schoolŐs rules and expectations,
and is not a comprehensive statement of school
procedures. The BoardŐs
comprehensive policy manual is available for public
inspection through the
DistrictŐs website or at the Board office, located at:
Board
of Education Office
402
N. Jefferson Street
Astoria,
IL 61501
The
School Board governs the school district, and is elected by the community.
Current School Board members are:
Chris Southwood, President
Bobby Blickenstaff, Vice-President
Sammy Bollinger, Secretary
Pete Egleton, Member
Steve Musson, Member
Chris Shaw, Member
Dean Southerd, Member
The School Board has hired the following
administrative staff to operate
the school:
Doug Daugherty, Superintendent/High
School Principal
David Crouse, Junior
High School/Elementary School Principal
Steve Kelly, Guidance
Counselor/ Athletic Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. SCHOOL VISITORS............................................................................................................ page
5
B. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS............................................................... page
5
C. DUE PROCESS................................................................................................................... page
6
D. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND SEX EQUITY................................................................... page
6
E. PARENTS RIGHT-TO-KNOW............................................................................................ page
6
F. PARENT INVOLVEMENT STRATEGIES......................................................................... page
7
G. STUDENT RECORDS........................................................................................................ page
7
H. TEMPORARY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS............................................. page
8
I. VIDEO AND AUDIO MONITORING.................................................................................... page
8
II. PROMOTION/GRADUATION.................................................................................................. page
8
A. NO SOCIAL PROMOTION POLICY (Grades K-5).......................................................... page
8
B. PHILOSOPHY....................................................................................................................... page
8
C. NO SOCIAL PROMOTION POLICY (Grades 6-8).......................................................... page
8
D. GRADES 9-12...................................................................................................................... page
9
E. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS....................................................................................... page
9
F. STUDENT REPORT CARDS............................................................................................. page
9
G. HONOR ROLLS................................................................................................................. page
10
H. EXTRA CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY.............................................................................. page
10
I. SCHEDULE CHANGES..................................................................................................... page
10
III. INTERNET ACCESS POLICY.............................................................................................. page
10
A. UNACCEPTABLE USE.................................................................................................... page
10
B. NETWORK ETIQUETTE................................................................................................... page
11
C. NO WARRANTIES............................................................................................................ page
11
D. INDEMNIFICATION........................................................................................................... page
11
E. SECURITY.......................................................................................................................... page
11
F. VANDALISM....................................................................................................................... page
11
G. COPYRIGHT WEB PUBLISHING RULES.................................................................... page
11
H. USE OF ELECTRONIC MAIL.......................................................................................... page
12
I. NON-SCHOOL-SPONSORED PUBLICATIONS/WEBSITES...................................... page
12
IV. SCHOOL POLICY.................................................................................................................. page
13
A. ARRIVAL............................................................................................................................. page
13
B. ATTENDANCE................................................................................................................... page
13
C. ABSENCES........................................................................................................................ page
13
D. ABSENT/PRE-ARRANGED HOMEWORK POLICY:
GRADES 6-12....................... page
15
E. ASBESTOS......................................................................................................................... page
15
F. BULLYING, INTIMIDATION & SEXUAL HARASSMENT............................................ page
15
G. CAFETERIA........................................................................................................................ page
16
H. CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
DEVICES........................................... page
17
I. CLOSED CAMPUS............................................................................................................. page
17
J. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES......................................................................................... page
17
K. COMPUTER LABS............................................................................................................ page
18
L. DISASTER DRILLS........................................................................................................... page
18
M. FEES................................................................................................................................... page
18
N. FIELD TRIPS...................................................................................................................... page
18
TABLE
OF CONTENTS (Continued)
IV. SCHOOL POLICY (Continued)
O. HEAD LICE......................................................................................................................... page
19
P. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES................................................................................ page
19
Q. LEAVING SCHOOL........................................................................................................... page
20
R. LOCKERS: GRADES 6-12.............................................................................................. page
20
S. MEDICATIONS................................................................................................................... page
20
T. REQUESTS FROM MILITARY OR INSTITUTIONS
OF HIGHER LEARNING......... page 21
U. SEARCH AND SEIZURE................................................................................................. page
21
V. SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION................................................................................... page
21
W. STUDENT BEHAVIOR AT HOME AND
AWAY-SCHOOL
SPONSORED ACTIVITIES......................................................................................... page
22
X. STUDENT BUS CONDUCT............................................................................................. page
22
Y. STUDENT DRESS............................................................................................................ page
23
Z. TARDIES............................................................................................................................. page
23
V. STUDENT POLICIES............................................................................................................. page
24
VI. STUDENT DISCIPLINE........................................................................................................ page
24
A. BASIC PROCESS RULES............................................................................................... page
24
B. DUE PROCESS PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT......................................................... page
25
C. GENERAL DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE........................................................................ page
25
D. FIGHTING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY........................................................................... page
25
E. DEFINITION OF GROSS DISOBEDIENCE OR
MISCONDUCT................................ page
25
F. STUDENTS SENT TO THE OFFICE............................................................................... page
26
G. PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT............................................................................ page
26
H. DISCIPLINARY MEASURES.......................................................................................... page
28
I. DETENTIONS...................................................................................................................... page
29
VII. ATHLETICS........................................................................................................................... page
29
A. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS OF ATHLETICS................................................. page
29
B. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY.................................................................................................... page
29
C. CODE OF CONDUCT....................................................................................................... page
29
D. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES..................................................................................... page
32
E. CO-CURRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS.......................................................................... page
32
F. NOTES................................................................................................................................. page
33
WELCOME TO ASTORIA SCHOOLS!!
I.
Student Handbook
This handbook is designed to help you become familiar with
the rules and procedures of Astoria Schools. These rules and procedures have been established to create
the best possible learning environment for all students.
*Teachers and staff, as employees of Astoria CUSD #1, are
required to enforce the rules and codes set forth in this handbook.
In addition to describing school rules and procedures, this
handbook contains important information that will prove useful to you during
the school year. Keep this
handbook in a place where you and your parents can refer to it often.
Information about events, which take place in school, is
routinely published in the South Fulton Argus. Announcements are read to students daily and are posted on
the office window. High school
students are adults and expected to be responsible for relaying information to
their parents and to communicate necessary information.
AN ASTORIA SCHOOL STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO:
1. Attend school regularly and be on time.
2. Do all schoolwork assigned to the best of his/her
ability.
3. Show respect to other students and staff members.
4. Bring all materials, books, and supplies to class each
day.
5. Treat school property with respect.
6. To know and abide by the school rules.
A.
SCHOOL
VISITORS
1.
All visitors, including parents and siblings, are required
to enter through the front door of the building and proceed immediately to the
main office. Visitors should identify themselves and inform office personnel of
their reason for being at school.
2.
Visitors must sign in, identifying their name, the date and
time of arrival, and the classroom or location they are visiting. Approved
visitors must take a tag identifying themselves as a guest and attach the tag
to their outer clothing in a clearly visible location. Visitors are required to
proceed immediately to their location in a quiet manner. All visitors must
return to the main office and sign out before leaving the school.
3.
Visitors are expected to abide by all school rules during
their time on school property. A visitor who fails to conduct himself or
herself in a manner that is appropriate will be asked to leave and may be
subject to criminal penalties for trespass and/or disruptive behavior. Our school policy is to accept only
those visitors who have legitimate school business. PARENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. Class visitation by non-students
is not permitted. Please do not
embarrass your friends by bringing them to school and then have them refused
permission to attend.
B.
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS
1.
The Astoria CUSD #1, in support of the aims of public
education, believes that behavior of students attending public school shall
reflect standards of good citizenship demanded of members of a democratic
society. Self-discipline
(responsibility for oneŐs actions) is one of the important ultimate goals of
education. The Board of Education
also believes that while education is a right of American youth, it is not an
absolute right; it is qualified first by eligibility requirements. Our courts speak of education as a
limited right or privilege. That
is, students who fail to perform those duties required of them, upon attendance
in public school, may be excluded from school.
2.
Citizenship and moral responsibilities:
Students shall respect
constituted authority. This shall
include conformity to school rules and regulations and those provisions of law,
which apply to the conduct of students.
Citizenship in a democracy requires respect for the rights of others and
demands cooperation with all members of the school community. StudentsŐ conduct shall reflect
consideration of the rights and privileges of others. High personal standards of courtesy, decency, morality,
clean language, honesty, and wholesome relationships with others shall be
maintained. The student shall have
respect for real and personal property, and take pride in oneŐs work, and
achievement. Every student who
gives evidence of a sincere desire to remain in school, to be diligent in
studies, and to profit by the educational experiences provided will be given
the opportunity to do so and will be assisted in every way possible to achieve
scholastic success to the limit of individual ability.
C. DUE PROCESS
The
board will extend to students their full rights as provided by law. It is the boardŐs desire that the
exercise of authority necessary in a school setting be fair and that the
studentsŐ rights be fully protected.
D.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND SEX EQUITY
1.
Equal educational and extracurricular opportunities are
available to all students without regard to race, color, nationality, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, religious beliefs, physical
or mental disability, status as homeless, or actual or potential marital or
parental status, including pregnancy.
2.
No student shall, based on sex or sexual orientation, be
denied equal access to programs, activities, services, or benefits or be
limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage, or denied equal
access to educational and extracurricular programs and activities.
3.
Any student or parent/guardian with a sex equity or equal
opportunity concern should contact: Mr. Doug Daugherty, Superintendent,
309-329-2111.
E. PARENTS
RIGHT-TO-KNOW
1.
In accordance with ESEA Section 1111(h)(6) PARENTS RIGHT-TO-KNOW, the
Astoria District is notifying every parent of a student in a Title I school
that you have the right and may request information regarding the professional
qualifications of your childŐs classroom teacher. This information regarding the professional qualifications
of your childŐs classroom teachers including, at a minimum, the following:
a. Whether
the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade
levels
and
subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
b. Whether the teacher is teaching under
emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or
licensing criteria has been waived.
c. The baccalaureate degree major of the
teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and
the field of discipline of the certification or degree.
d. Whether the child is provided services
by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
2.
If at any time your child has been taught for 4 or more
consecutive weeks by a teacher not highly qualified, the school will notify
you. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact your district superintendent Doug Daugherty, at the
following number 309-329-2111.
F. PARENT INVOLVEMENT STRATEGIES
1.
The district holds parent/child activity nights throughout
the year in conjunction with PreK and the PTO. These are held both in the evening. Topics have included reading strategies
used in our elementary schools, technology integration into our classrooms,
meet and greets, and brain-based research. Parents are also included in our planning strategies for
Title I services. The district has
developed a district-level parental involvement compact according to Title I
requirements. The compact contains
the districtŐs expectations for parental involvement and specific strategies
for effective parent activities improving student achievement and school
performance. All school volunteers must complete the ŇVolunteer Information
FormÓ and be approved by the school principal prior to assisting at the school.
Forms are available in the school office. Some teachers utilize parent
volunteers in the classroom. The individual teachers make this decision.
Teachers who desire parent volunteers will notify parents. For school-wide
volunteer opportunities, please contact the building principal.
2.
Volunteers are required to check in and out at the main
office and receive a visitor badge before going to their destination.
G. STUDENT RECORDS
1.
School student records are confidential and information
from them will not be released other than as provided by law.
2.
The school and district routinely discloses ŇdirectoryÓ
type information without consent. Directory information is limited to: name,
address, gender, grade level, birth date and place, parentsŐ names and address;
academic awards, degrees and honors; information in relation to
school-sponsored activities, organizations, and athletics; major field of
study; and period of attendance at the school. Any parent/guardian or eligible
student (student 18 or older) may prohibit the release of directory information
by delivering a written request to the building principal.
3.
State and Federal law gives parents and eligible students
certain rights with respect to their student records. These rights are:
a.
The right to inspect and copy the studentŐs education
records within 15 school days of the day the school receives a request for
access. There may be a small charge for copies, not to exceed $.35 per page.
This fee will be waived for those unable to afford such cost.
b.
The right to request the amendment of the portion studentŐs
education record that the parent/guardian or eligible student believes is
inaccurate, misleading, irrelevant, or improper.
c.
The right to permit disclosure of personally identifiable
information contained in the studentŐs education records, except in certain
circumstances. Disclosure is permitted without consent in the case of directory
information and to school officials with legitimate educational or
administrative interests. Disclosure is also permitted without consent to: any
person for research, statistical reporting or planning, provided that no
student or parent/guardian can be identified; any person named in a court
order; appropriate persons if the knowledge of such information is necessary to
protect the health or safety of the student or other persons; juvenile
authorities when necessary for the discharge of their official duties who
request information before adjudication of the student; and in other cases
permitted by law.
d.
The right to complain to the U.S. Department of Education
if the school or district fails to comply with the above. Federal officials can
be contacted at:
Family
Policy Compliance Office
U.S.
Department of Education
400
Maryland Avenue SW
Washington,
D.C. 20202-4605
H. TEMPORARY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS
Notice is hereby given to
parents and students that in accordance with the law, all special education and
temporary records of any student will be destroyed five (5) years after the
student permanently withdraws from Astoria schools or in the case of graduates,
five (5) years after graduation.
If the student has not attained the age of 18, records may be given to
the parents upon written request and if the student is over 18 he/she may
request the records. In no legal
request is made within the five (5) year window (as outlined) Astoria Schools
will destroy such records in accordance with existing laws.
I. VIDEO AND AUDIO
MONITORING
A video
and/or audio monitoring system may be in use on school busses and a video
monitoring system may be
in use in public areas of the school building. These systems have been put in place
to protect students, staff, visitors and school property. If a discipline
problem is captured on
audiotape or videotape, these recordings may be used as the basis for imposing
student discipline.
If criminal actions are recorded, a copy of the tape may be provided to law enforcement
personnel.
II.
PROMOTION/GRADUATION
The Illinois State Board of Education prohibits
social promotion. ŇA student shall
NOT be promoted based on any other social reason not related to academic
performanceÓ.
A. NO SOCIAL
PROMOTION POLICY (Grades K-5)
The administration and
professional staff shall establish a system to determine when promotion
requirements are met. The decision
to promote a student to the next grade level shall be based on successful
completion of the curriculum, attendance, performance based on Illinois
Standards and assessment program tests or other testing.
B. PHILOSOPHY
It is the philosophy of
Astoria CUSD#1 that children/students be placed where learning and success can occur and where
developmental readiness and maturity allows this. A student shall not be promoted based upon age or any other
social reason not related to academic performance. The administration shall determine remedial assistance for a
student who is not promoted. The
remedial assistance may include any or all of the following: a summer program, tutorial sessions,
increased or concentrated instructional time, modifications to instructional
materials and retention in grade level.
Administration, professional staff, and parents will use the above
overriding premise to recommend retention in the lower elementary grades. A policy for grades K-5 based upon
academic proficiency has been developed.
Failure of 2 or more core subjects will result in retention (reading,
math, social studies, science, language arts).
C. NO SOCIAL PROMOTION
POLICY (Grades 6-8)
The administration and
professional staff shall establish a system to determine when the student meets
promotion and graduation requirements.
The system will identify students who have earned 2 or
more failing cumulative grades in the school year from core subjects (language
arts, reading,
science, social studies, and math) to be retained in a grade level. A student shall not be promoted based upon age or any other
social reason not related to academic performance. The administration
shall determine remedial assistance for a student who is not promoted. The remedial
assistance may include any or all of the following: a summer program, tutorial sessions,
increased or concentrated instructional time, modifications to instructional
materials and
retention in grade level.
High
School GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS –28 Total Credits
1.
4 credits in Language Arts
2.
2 credits in Science
3.
3 credits in Math
4.
2 credits in U.S. History-(Includes state and federal constitutions)
5.
1/2 credit in Health
6.
1/2 credit in Consumer Education
7.
1/2 credit in Drivers Education
8.
1 credit in Art, Music, Foreign Language or a Vocational
Course
9.
3 1/2 credits in PE (beginning with class of 2014, Class of
2012 –2 1/2 credits, class of 2013 – 3 credits)
Report cards will be issued
at the end of each nine weeks.
Incompletes not made up by the end of
the second week of the next grading period become an ŇFÓ.
1. Grading Scale Grades 3-8
90%
or above A Excellent
80%
or above B Above
Average
70%
or above C Average
60%
or above D Below
Average
Below
60% F Unsatisfactory
2. Grades 9-12 shall use the following grade designations:
|
|
GRADE |
PERCENTAGES |
GPA
POINTS |
|
|
A+ |
98%
or above |
4.0000 |
|
|
A |
93%
up to 98% |
4.0000 |
|
|
A- |
90%
up to 93% |
4.0000 |
|
|
B+ |
87%
up to 90% |
3.0000 |
|
|
B |
83%
up to 87% |
3.0000 |
|
|
B- |
80%
up to 83% |
3.0000 |
|
|
C+ |
77%
up to 80% |
2.0000 |
|
|
C |
73%
up to 77% |
2.0000 |
|
|
C- |
70%
up to 73% |
2.0000 |
|
|
D+ |
67%
up to 70% |
1.0000 |
|
|
D |
63%
up to 67% |
1.0000 |
|
|
D- |
60%
up to 63% |
1.0000 |
|
|
F |
Below
60% |
0.0000 |
G. HONOR ROLLS
In order to be listed on the
honor rolls, a student must meet the following requirements:
High
Honor Roll – All AŐs and BŐs, but no more than 1 B.
Honor
Roll – All AŐs and BŐs, but no more than 3 BŐs.
Honorable
Mention – ŇBÓ average but no grade lower than a C.
H. EXTRA CURRICULAR
ELIGIBILITY
ALL STUDENTS must maintain
the same standards for any extra-curricular activities. This means that any school related
activity requiring after school time will not be allowed if the student is
ineligible. These may include and
are not limited to sports, scholastic bowl, stats, managers, problem solving,
gifted activities, FFA, etc. The Code of Conduct applies to all activities.
I. SCHEDULE CHANGES
Our school policy is that
adding and dropping classes certainly is allowed throughout the summer
until the end of registration, but students are discouraged from dropping
classes once the school year
begins. The exceptions to this
rule are when a student is obviously misplaced and is performing
poorly with no hope to pass a particular class, when the studentŐs overall performance
is declining due to carrying an over-load, or when graduation or college requirements
necessitate a change. The reason
for this policy is to insure that the maximum use can be made of our instructional time. Our experience has been that by
persevering, many students
cannot only succeed in the class, but also learn valuable lessons regarding
following through
on commitments and difficult challenges.
We would have a difficult time truly promoting
excellence if students were given the option to drop a class when they didnŐt
Ňlike it any
moreÓ.
All use of electronic network
use must be consistent with the schoolŐs goal of promoting educational
excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
These rules do not attempt to state all required or proscribed behavior by
users. However, some specific examples are provided. The failure of any user to
follow these rules will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action,
and/or appropriate legal action.
A. UNACCEPTABLE USE
The user is responsible for
his or her actions and activities involving the network. Some examples of
unacceptable uses are:
1.
Using the network for any illegal activity, including
violation of copyright or other contracts, or transmitting any material in
violation of any State or federal law;
2.
Unauthorized downloading of software;
3.
Downloading copyrighted material for other than personal
use;
4.
Using the network for private financial or commercial gain;
5.
Wastefully using resources, such as file space;
6.
Hacking or gaining unauthorized access to files, resources,
or entities;
7.
Invading the privacy of individuals, that includes the
unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, and use of information about anyone
that is of a personal nature including a photograph;
8.
Using another userŐs account or password;
9.
Posting material authored or created by another without
his/her consent;
10.
Posting anonymous messages;
11.
Using the network for commercial or private advertising;
12.
Accessing, submitting, posting, publishing, or displaying
any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented,
threatening, racially offensive, harassing, or illegal material; and
13.
Using the network while access privileges are suspended or
revoked.
B. NETWORK ETIQUETTE
The user is expected to abide
by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include,
but are not limited to, the
following:
1.
Be polite. Do not become abusive in messages to others.
2.
Use appropriate language. Do not swear, or use vulgarities
or any other inappropriate language.
3.
Do not reveal personal information, including the addresses
or telephone numbers, of students or colleagues.
4.
Recognize that electronic mail (e-mail) is not private.
People who operate the system have access to all mail. Messages relating to or
in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
5.
Do not use the network in any way that would disrupt its
use by other users.
6.
Consider all communications and information accessible via
the network to be private property.
C. NO WARRANTIES
The school and district make
no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the
service it is providing. The school and district are not responsible for
any damages the user suffers.
This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries,
missed-deliveries, or service
interruptions caused by its negligence or the userŐs errors or
omissions. Use of any information
obtained via the Internet is at the userŐs own risk. The school and
district specifically deny any
responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained
through its services.
D. INDEMNIFICATION
The user agrees to indemnify
the school and district for any losses, costs, or damages, including
reasonable attorney fees, incurred by the school or district relating
to, or arising out of, any violation
of these procedures.
E. SECURITY
Network security is a high
priority. If the user can identify a security problem on the Internet, the
user must notify the system administrator or building principal. Keep
your account and password
confidential. Do not use another individualŐs account without written
permission from that
individual. Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access
to the network.
F. VANDALISM
Vandalism will result in
cancellation of privileges and other disciplinary action. Vandalism is
defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another
user, the Internet, or any other
network. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation
of computer viruses.
G. COPYRIGHT WEB
PUBLISHING RULES
Copyright law prohibits the
republishing of text or graphics found on the Web without explicit
written permission.
1.
For each re-publication (on a Web site or file server) of a
graphic or a text file that was produced externally, there must be a notice at
the bottom of the page crediting the original producer and noting how and when
permission was granted. If possible, the notice should also include the Web
address of the original source.
2.
Students engaged in producing Web pages must provide
library media specialists with e-mail or hard copy permissions before the Web
pages are published. Printed evidence of the status of Ňpublic domainÓ
documents must be provided.
3.
The absence of a copyright notice may not be interpreted as
permission to copy the materials. Only the copyright owner may provide the
permission. The manager of the Web site displaying the material may not be
considered a source of permission.
4.
The Ňfair useÓ rules governing student reports in
classrooms are less stringent and permit limited use of graphics and text.
5.
Student work may only be published if there is written
permission from both the parent/guardian and student.
H. USE OF ELECTRONIC
MAIL
The E-mail system is owned
and controlled by the school and district. E-mail is provided to aid
students in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, and as an
education tool.
1.
The school and district reserve the right to access and
disclose the contents of any account on its system, without prior notice or
permission from the accountŐs user. Unauthorized access by any student or staff
member to an electronic mail account is strictly prohibited.
2.
Each person should use the same degree of care in drafting
an electronic mail message as would be put into a written memorandum or
document. Nothing should be transmitted in an e-mail message that would be
inappropriate in a letter or memorandum.
3.
Electronic messages transmitted via the school districtŐs
Internet gateway carry with them an identification of the userŐs Internet
Ňdomain.Ó This domain name is a registered domain name and identifies the
author as being with the school district. Great care should be taken,
therefore, in the composition of such messages and how such messages might reflect
on the name and reputation of the school and district. Users will be held
personally responsible for the content of any and all electronic mail messages
transmitted to external recipients.
4.
Any message received from an unknown sender via the
Internet should either be immediately deleted or forwarded to the system
administrator. Downloading any file attached to any Internet-based message is
prohibited unless the user is certain of that messageŐs authenticity and the
nature of the file so transmitted.
5.
Use of the electronic mail system constitutes consent to
these regulations.
I.
NON-SCHOOL-SPONSORED PUBLICATIONS/WEBSITES
Students are prohibited from accessing and/or distributing
at school any pictures, written
material, or
electronic material, including material from the Internet or from a blog, that:
1.
Will cause substantial disruption of
the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school
activities;
2.
Violates the rights of others,
including but not limited to material that is libelous, invades the privacy of
others, or infringes on a copyright;
3.
Is socially inappropriate or
inappropriate due to maturity level of the students, including but not limited
to material that is obscene, pornographic, or pervasively lewd and vulgar, or
contains indecent and vulgar language;
4.
Is primarily intended for the
immediate solicitation of funds; or
5.
Is distributed in kindergarten
through eighth grade and is primarily prepared by non-students, unless it is
being used for school purposes. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to prevent
the inclusion of material from outside sources or the citation to such sources
as long as the material to be distributed or accessed is primarily prepared by
students.
The distribution of non-school-sponsored written material
must occur at a time and place and in a manner that will not cause disruption,
be coercive, or result in the perception that the distribution or the material
is endorsed by the school district.
A. ARRIVAL
Students should not enter the
building until 7:45 a.m. If
students need extra help or need to be in
the building before 7:45 they
need to make arrangement with a teacher in advance so that they
are supervised during that
time.
B. ATTENDANCE
1.
State law requires that students attend an approved
educational institution unless they have a valid excuse. Additionally, state law defines
students absent without just cause more than 10% as a truant. A parent or
guardian who knowingly and willfully permits a child to be truant may be
convicted of a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of thirty
days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1500.00. All students are expected to attend school regularly and to
be on time for classes in order to benefit more fully from the educational
instruction. The Astoria Schools
attendance policies are designed to develop studentsŐ punctuality,
self-discipline and responsibility.
2.
Students must attend all classes after lunch prior to
participating in any practice or activity. General exceptions to this are medical appointments, funeral
absences, and school/career related pre-approved absences. School administrators make
determinations.
C. ABSENCES
Students are expected to develop self-responsibility for regular attendance. The school will work
closely with students and parents to encourage regular attendance. When a student is absent,
they will miss valuable instruction time, which can never be fully recovered.
In
the event of any absence, the studentŐs parent or guardian is ask to call the
school before 8:00
a.m. to explain the reason for the absence. If a call has not been received by the
school by 10:00 a.m., a call will be sent through our School Reach system to
the parent to inquire why the student is not at school. If the parent or guardian doesnŐt
contact the school, the student will be required to submit a signed note from
the parent or guardian explaining the reason for the absence the day they
return to school. Failure to
contact the school will result in an unexcused absence.
The Astoria School District has adopted an attendance point
system, which will be utilized this year.
Listed below are the three categories of absences, the points value
which will be assigned for each categories and the consequences for the points.
Every absence will fall into one of the following
categories:
School
excused absence, which result in zero (0) attendance points
Doctor verified illness--must have a doctorŐs note
Doctor or dental appointment--must provide note from
doctor/dentist
Observance of a religious holiday
Death in immediate family
College visit--see below
A court appearance if called to testify
Other reason as approved by the building administrator
Parental
excused absence, which results in one (1) attendance point
Illness without a doctorŐs note
Family emergency-situation beyond the control of the
student
Deer hunting
Family vacation
A court appearance caused by a studentŐs misconduct
Unexcused
absence, which results in two (2) attendance points
This occurs if there is no parent/guardian contact
concerning the studentŐs absence either by phone or through a note the
following day.
Failure of a student to complete the required paperwork for
a college visit.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES will result in the loss of the daily grade points and all work due that day will receive a maximum of half credit and is due the next day.
The daily grade each day will consist of the following
twenty (20) points:
Five (5) points for being in class on time
Five (5) points for good attitude
Five (5) points for bringing all materials needed for class
Five (5) points for class participation
If a student missed less than five consecutive class
periods, they will receive half of the points from the appropriate
category. For example, if a parent
calls a student in sick in the morning but the student returns for 5th period,
the student will only receive half (1/2) a point. If they miss more than four
periods they will receive all the points.
Additionally, each tardy a student receives will be a
quarter of an attendance point.
This is in addition to the other consequences a student receives for
being tardy as found in this handbook.
For in-school suspension, the student will not receive any
attendance points , however they will lose all their daily points and all work
completed that day will receive a maximum of 50% credit. Students suspended out of school will
receive 1 attendance point for each day and zero credit for all work for each
day.
The attendance points are cumulated over the entire
year. The consequences for the
various point levels are as follows:
Once a student receives six (6) attendance points, they
will be ineligible for field trips that are not part of a course requirement
that occur during the school day.
Once a student receives eight (8) attendance points, they
will no longer have parental excused absences--every absence will be a school
excused absence or an unexcused absence.
Once a student receives ten (10) attendance points, the
regional truancy officer will be contacted to assist in resolving the
problem. The administration
reserves the right to contact the truancy officer prior to the ten (10) points.
College visits must be
scheduled through the guidance counselor three (3) days in advance of the
visit and students must bring a note from the college visited upon returning to
school. Seniors may have three (3) college days/military days/job interview and
one (1) registration/placement testing day. Juniors may have three (3) college
days/military days. Students should notify teachers and get assignments for the
work that will be missed. The absent/pre-arranged homework policy will be in
effect.
D. ABSENT/PRE-ARRANGED HOMEWORK POLICY: GRADES
6-12
1.
Excused Absences (non pre-arranged):
a.
Students are allowed 1 day for each day of absence to
complete work assigned during the absence.
b.
Homework due on the day of an absence is due upon your
return. If not turned in on that
day a ten (10) percent deduction for each day not turned in, up to five (5)
days, will be assessed. After five
(5) days the assignment is recorded as a zero (0) in the grade book and will
not be accepted for credit. Homework due on the day of an unexcused absence is
due upon your return for a maximum of 50% credit. If not turned in on that day
a ten (10) percent deduction for each day not turned in, up to five (5) days,
will be assessed. After five (5)
days the assignment is recorded as a zero (0) in the grade book and will not be
accepted for credit.
c.
Students
who are absent on the day of a pre-assigned test should plan to take the test
on the day of their return if they were not absent the day before the test. If
not taken that day a ten (10) percent deduction for each day not taken, up to
five (5) days, will be assessed.
After five (5) days the test is recorded as a zero (0) in the grade book
and will not be allowed for credit.
d.
Major projects or long term projects are due immediately upon
the studentŐs return to school except in the case of a prolonged absence.
e.
It is the studentŐs responsibility to obtain assignments
missed.
2.
Pre-arranged
absences:
a.
Students
must obtain all assignments prior to the absence.
b.
All
assignments must be handed in the date of return. If not handed in that day a ten (10) percent deduction for
each day not turned in, up to five (5) days, will be assessed. After five (5) days the assignment is
recorded as a zero (0) in the grade book and will not be accepted for
credit.
c.
All
tests assigned during the absence must be taken on the day of the return. If
not taken that day a ten (10) percent deduction for each day not taken, up to
five (5) days, will be assessed.
After five (5) days the test is recorded as a zero (0) in the grade book
and will not be allowed for credit.
d.
Major
projects or long term projects are due immediately upon the studentŐs
return to school.
3.
The
teacher has the option of requiring the student to have all required work
turned in prior to the absence.
4.
Any student receiving more than two unexcused absences per
semester will become ineligible to attend field trips for the remainder of that
semester.
E. ASBESTOS
You
are hereby notified that ASBESTOS-containing building materials (A.C.B.M.) were
used in
the construction of
the school building. Although most has been removed, some ACBMS both friable
(crumbly) and non-friable are known to remain.
Engineers inspect the building yearly for asbestos.
The Asbestos
Management plan is available in the SuperintendentŐs office.
F. BULLYING,
INTIMIDATION & SEXUAL HARASSMENT
1.
Bullying, intimidation, and (sexual) harassment are not
acceptable in any form and will not be tolerated at school or any
school-related activity. The school will protect students against retaliation
for reporting incidents of bullying, intimidation, or (sexual) harassment, and
will take disciplinary action against any student who participates in such
conduct.
2.
No person shall harass, intimidate or bully another based
upon a race, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age,
religion, creed, physical or mental disability, gender identity, order of
protection status, status as homeless, or actual or potential marital or
parental status, including pregnancy, or other protected group status. The
school and district will not tolerate harassing, intimidating conduct, or
bullying whether verbal, physical, or visual, that affects the tangible
benefits of education, that unreasonably interferes with a studentŐs
educational performance, or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
educational environment.
3.
Examples of prohibited conduct include name-calling, using
derogatory slurs, causing psychological harm, threatening or causing physical
harm, or wearing or possessing items depicting or implying hatred or prejudice
of one of the characteristics stated above. 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
personŐs alleged sexual activities.
4.
Students who believe they are victims of bullying,
intimidation or harassment or have witnessed such activities are encouraged to
discuss the matter with the student nondiscrimination coordinator, building
administrator or a complaint manager. Students may choose to report to a person
of the studentŐs 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.
5.
Any student who is determined, after an investigation, to
have engaged in bullying, intimidation or harassment will be subject to
disciplinary consequences as provided in this handbook, including but not
limited to, suspension and expulsion consistent with the school and districtŐs
discipline policy. Parents of students who have engaged in the above behavior
will be notified. Any student making a knowingly false accusation regarding
harassment may also be subject to disciplinary consequences.
Nondiscrimination Coordinator:
Name: Doug Daugherty
Address: 402 N. Jefferson St.; Astoria, IL 61501
Telephone: (309) 329-2111
Complaint Managers:
1. Name: Doug Daugherty
Address: 402 N. Jefferson St.; Astoria, IL 61501
Telephone (309)329-2111
2. Name: Roberta Oest
Address: 402 N. Jefferson St.; Astoria, IL 61501
Telephone (309)329-2111
G. CAFETERIA
The services of the cafeteria
are available to all students. A
basic meal is prepared each day.
Students will receive a lunch card, which resembles a charge card. This card may be used ONLY by
the student to whom it is issued.
Lost or damaged cards must be replaced at a cost of $3. No 9-12
student will be allowed to purchase a meal from the cafeteria without
their ID card. Any high school
student whose lunch
account has a negative balance in excess of $4.00 and any elementary-
junior high student
whose lunch account has a negative balance in excess of $10.00 will not be
allowed to eat lunch
or breakfast that day without depositing money into his/her account.
Payment
of the cost of 1 lunch or breakfast will allow them to eat that day. No pop or snacks shall
be available to elementary and junior high students during the school
day.
H. CELL PHONES AND
OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
1.
Possession and use of cell phones by elementary and junior
high school students is prohibited.
2.
The possession and use of cell phones and other electronic
devices by high school students, other than paging devices and two-way radios,
are subject to the following rules:
a.
They must be kept in the studentŐs locker.
b.
They must be turned off during the regular school day
unless a supervising teacher or administrator grants permission if needed
during an emergency.
c.
They may not be used in any manner that will cause a
disruption to the educational process or violate school rules.
d.
They may only be turned on and used during a studentŐs
lunch period.
3.
Cell Phones- Infractions and Disciplinary Consequences
a.
1st time- Warning
b.
2nd time- Confiscated; the phone must be
retrieved by parent
c.
3rd time- Confiscated; the phone must be
retrieved by parent; loss of phone use for remainder of the year.
d.
Any further infractions will result in OSS (out of school
suspension)
4. Electronic study aids may
be used during the school day if:
a.
Use of the device is provided in the studentŐs IEP.
b.
Permission is received from the studentŐs teacher or
supervisor,
5. Examples of study aid
devices are: tape recorders, palm pilots, and laptop computers.
6. Examples of devices that
are not study aids are: electronic games (Game boys), CD players,
MP3
players, radios and cellular telephones.
7. The district is not
responsible for the loss or theft of any electronic devices.
I. CLOSED CAMPUS
1.
Astoria Schools has a closed campus. Closed campus means that no one is to
leave the school grounds after entering without permission from the
office. No student will be allowed
to leave the building at any time after arriving. Violation will result in Out
of School Suspension. Bus students must enter the building upon dismissal from
the bus. Going anywhere else on or off campus will result in an OSS (out of
school suspension) unless permission was granted previously by the
administration.
2.
No one is to be in the parking lot area at any time during
the school day without permission.
Violation of the above will result in an automatic OSS (out of school
suspension). Second and third
offenses will be treated more severely and will result in multiple suspensions
and possible expulsion.
J. COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES
The school will observe
recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding
communicable diseases.
1. Parents
are required to notify the school nurse if they suspect their child has a
communicable disease.
2. In
certain cases, students with a communicable disease may be excluded from school
or sent home from school following notification of the parent or guardian.
3. The
school will provide written instructions to the parent and guardian regarding
appropriate treatment for the communicable disease.
4.
A student excluded because of a communicable disease will
be permitted to return to school only when the parent or guardian brings a
letter from the studentŐs doctor stating that the student is no longer
contagious or at risk of spreading the communicable disease.
K. COMPUTER LABS
Computer labs are provided
for educational purposes to the students.
Internet usage is monitored
and signed consent forms should be on file with the Technology
Coordinator. THERE IS TO BE NO
FOOD OR DRINK IN ANY COMPUTER LAB.
L. DISASTER DRILLS
A flip
chart has been furnished to each room.
The professional staff will review procedures with
all students.
M. FEES
1.
The school establishes fees and charges to fund certain
school activities. Some students may be unable to pay these fees. Students will
not be denied educational services or academic credit due to the inability of
their parent or guardian to pay fees or certain charges. Students whose parent
or guardian is unable to afford student fees may receive a fee waiver. A fee
waiver does not exempt a student from charges for lost and damaged books,
locks, materials, supplies, and/or equipment.
2.
Applications for fee waivers may be submitted by a parent
or guardian of a student who has been assessed a fee. A student is eligible for
a fee waiver if at least one of the following prerequisites is met:
a.
The student currently lives in a household that meets the
free lunch or breakfast eligibility guidelines established by the federal
government pursuant to the National School Lunch Act; or
b.
The student or the studentŐs family is currently receiving
aid under Article IV of the Illinois Public Aid Code (Aid to Families of
Dependent Children).
3.
The building principal will give additional consideration
where one or more of the following factors are present:
a.
An illness in the family;
b.
Unusual expenses such as fire, flood, storm damage, etc.;
c.
Seasonal employment;
d.
Emergency situations; or
e.
When one or more of the parents/guardians are involved in a
work stoppage.
4.
The building principal will notify the parent/guardian
promptly as to whether the fee waiver request has been granted or denied.
Questions regarding the fee waiver application process should be addressed to
the building principal.
N. FIELD TRIPS
All field trips must be
applied for by the teacher supervising the trip and approved by the
principal and superintendent. Consideration for approval of an
academic field trip will be given to
the relationship of the trip to classroom
studies, the availability of a bus and driver, and to the cost
and length of the trip. According to Board Policy, any trip
out-of-state or over 100 miles must be
approved by the Board of Education.
1.
9-12 field trips will follow these guidelines:
a.
Absent/pre-arranged homework policy will be in effect
b.
One (1) field trip per student per week
c.
No overnight trips with the exception of the National FFA
or FCCLA Conventions and students must have a ŇCÓ average in all classes to
attend the conventions.
d.
Students who miss any field trip without a valid excuse will
be excluded from all field trips for the remainder of the school year.
e.
A student unable to attend a scheduled educational field
trip for class credit will be given an alternate assignment that must be
completed for credit.
f.
Students must be passing all classes one (1) week before
the date of the field trip.
g.
A student in violation of the *Code of Conduct will be
excluded from field trips for the remainder of the school year.
h.
Students with more than two (2) unexcused absences per
semester will be excluded from field trips for the remainder of that
semester. Students receiving more
than 6 attendance points will be ineligible for field trip for the remainder of
the year. This does not include
field trips that are required for a class.
i.
Discipline problems on a field trip will eliminate a
student from any further trips for the year.
j.
Administration is the final authority on field trip
participation.
2.
Field trips are a privilege for students. Students must
abide by all school policies during transportation and during field-trip
activities, and shall treat all field trip locations as though they are school
grounds. Failure to abide by school rules and/or location rules during a field
trip may subject the student to discipline. All students who wish to attend a field
trip must receive written permission from a parent or guardian with authority
to give permission. Students may be prohibited from attending field trips for
any of the following reasons:
a.
Failure to receive appropriate permission from
parent/guardian or teacher;
b.
Failure to complete appropriate coursework;
c.
Behavioral or safety concerns;
d.
Denial of permission from administration;
e.
Other reasons as determined by the school.
O. HEAD LICE
The school will observe
recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding
head lice.
1.
Parents are required to notify the school nurse if they
suspect their child has head lice.
2.
Infested students will be sent home following notification
of the parent or guardian.
3.
The school will provide written instructions to parent or
guardian regarding appropriate treatment for the infestation.
4.
A student excluded because of head lice will be permitted
to return to school only when the parent or guardian brings the student to
school to be checked by the school nurse or building principal and the child is
determined to be free of the head lice and eggs (nits). Infested children are
prohibited from riding the bus to school to be checked for head lice.
P. INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES
1.
Individuals with disabilities will be provided an
opportunity to participate in all school-sponsored services, programs, or
activities. Individuals with disabilities should notify the superintendent or
building principal if they have a disability that will require special assistance
or services and, if so, what services are required. This notification should
occur as far in advance as possible of the school-sponsored function, program,
or meeting.
2.
Education of Children with Disabilities
a.
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 or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are identified,
evaluated and provided with appropriate educational services.
b.
The School provides a free appropriate public education in
the least restrictive environment and necessary related services to all
children with disabilities enrolled in the school. The term Ňchildren with
disabilitiesÓ means children between ages 3 and the day before their 22nd birthday
for whom it is determined that special education services are needed. It is the
intent of the school to ensure that students with disabilities are identified,
evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services.
c.
A copy of the publication ŇExplanation of Procedural
Safeguards Available to Parents of Students with DisabilitiesÓ may be obtained
from the school district office.
3.
Discipline of Students with Disabilities: The school will
comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) when
disciplining students. Behavioral interventions will be used with students with
disabilities to promote and strengthen desirable behaviors and reduce
identified inappropriate behaviors. No special education student shall be
expelled if the studentŐs particular act of gross disobedience or misconduct is
a manifestation of his or her disability as determined through a manifestation
hearing. Any special education student whose gross disobedience or misconduct
is not a manifestation of his or her disability may be expelled pursuant to the
expulsion procedures.
Q. LEAVING SCHOOL
1.
If you become ill during the school day or must leave for
other reasons, you must check out in the office. A parent/guardian must be notified before you are allowed to
leave. Failure to follow this
procedure will result in an automatic unexcused absence for each class
period. Going out to the
parking lot without first securing permission will be considered leaving the
school.
2.
Consequences for cutting classes or leaving the building
without first securing permission will result in a suspension.
R. LOCKERS –
GRADES 6 –12
1.
All students are issued an assigned locker with a lock for
the school year. IT IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH STUDENT TO KEEP HIS LOCKER LOCKED AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT
IN USE. Lockers and locks are
considered school property and must be used for the purpose intended. School officials may search lockers at
any time, with or without the studentsŐ consent or knowledge. If your locker fails to work, report it
to the office for repair. Students
that abuse their locker are subject to the cost of repair or replacement of the
locker. Students are not to
change lockers without approval from the office, nor are they to move into a
locker with another person. Nothing
may be hung on the outside of studentŐs locker. Birthday decorations may be put on a studentŐs locker on the
day of his/her birthday. Spirit
decorations to support a school-sponsored activity will be permissible.
2.
Students should not bring items not necessary for aiding in
education to school. These
trinkets and decorations tend to get damaged or stolen. Drink containers should
not be kept in lockers. Students
should not store large sums of money or expensive equipment in their
lockers. The school is not
responsible for lost or stolen items.
S. MEDICATIONS
All prescription medications
needing to be taken by a student during the school day MUST be
delivered to the school office at the beginning of the school day. The prescription medication must
be in the original container from the pharmacy and labeled
appropriately. The school district
and/or
its personnel assume no responsibility for any unfavorable reaction of a
student to medication given
upon the request of a parent. In the event that the parent has given the
school permission to
administer aspirin or non-aspirin to the student upon request, the
student may receive this medication
in the school office. An
accurate record will be kept indicating the time, date, and amount of
medication administered.
Parents may be notified if the student requests aspirin or non-aspirin
on a
recurring basis.
T. REQUESTS FROM MILITARY OR INSTITUTIONS
OF HIGHER
LEARNING
Upon
their request, military recruiters and institutions of higher learning will be
given access to
studentsŐ names, addresses and telephone
numbers. Parents who do not want their childŐs name to be
released (or students over the age of 18
who do not want their name released) should contact the
building principal.
1.
In order to maintain order safety and security in the
schools, school authorities are authorized to conduct reasonable searches of
school property and equipment, as well as of students and their personal
effects. ŇSchool authoritiesÓ includes school liaison police officers.
2.
School Property and Equipment as well as Personal Effects
Left There by Students
a.
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.
b.
The building principal 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.
3.
Students
School
authorities may search a student and/or the studentŐs personal effects in the
studentŐs possession (such as, purses, wallets, knapsacks, book bags, lunch
boxes, etc.) when there is a reasonable ground for suspecting that the search
will produce evidence the particular student has violated or is violating
either the law or the school or districtŐs student rules and policies. The
search will be conducted in a manner that is reasonably related to its
objective of the search and not excessively intrusive in light of the studentŐs
age and sex, and the nature of the infraction.
4.
Seizure of Property
If a
search produces evidence that the student has violated or is violating either
the law or the school or districtŐs policies or rules, evidence may be seized
and impounded by school authorities, and disciplinary action may be taken. When
appropriate, evidence may be transferred to law enforcement authorities.
V. SEX OFFENDER
NOTIFICATION
1.
State law requires that all school districts provide
parents/guardians with information about sex offenders and violent offenders
against youth.
2.
You may find the Illinois Sex Offender Registry on the
Illinois State PoliceŐs website at: http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/.
3.
You may find the Illinois Statewide Child Murderer and
Violent Offender Against Youth Registry on the Illinois State PoliceŐs website
at: http://www.isp.state.il.us/cmvo/.
4.
State law prohibits a convicted child sex offender from
being present on school property when children under the age of 18 are present,
except for in the following circumstances as they relate to the individualŐs
child(ren):
a.
To attend a conference at the school with school personnel
to discuss the progress of their child.
b.
To participate in a conference in which evaluation and
placement decisions may be made with respect to their childŐs special education
services.
c.
To attend conferences to discuss issues concerning their
child, such as retention or promotion.
5.
In all other cases, convicted child sex offenders are
prohibited from being present on school property unless they obtain written
permission from the superintendent or school board.
6.
Anytime that a convicted child sex offender is present on
school property for any reason – including the three reasons above
– he/she is responsible for notifying the principal's office upon arrival
on school property and upon departure from school property. It is the
responsibility of the convicted child sex offender to remain under the direct
supervision of a school official at all times he/she is in the presence or
vicinity of children.
7.
A violation of this law is a Class 4 felony.
W. STUDENT BEHAVIOR AT HOME AND
AWAY-SCHOOL SPONSORED
ACTIVITIES
Students
should be aware that all school rules pertaining to extra-curricular activities
are in effect
during both home and those sponsored
activities away from our local school.
Any student involved
in unsportsmanlike conduct at a school
extra-curricular activity may be removed from all such
activities for the remainder of the
current school term. Students will not be permitted to loiter in
lobbies and hallways. They are expected to be seated when the
contest is in session. We ask that
all
fans remain seated while the game is in
progress and to not leave their seats while the events are in
play. Parents are asked to make sure their children remain seated
in the gym. Any children in the
hallways while activities are in progress
will be escorted to the gym to sit with their parents. This is
to ensure the safest possible environment.
X. STUDENT BUS CONDUCT
Bus
transportation is provided for students who live outside the city limits of
Astoria. No pick-
ups or drop-offs will be made within the
city limits. Students will be
picked up and dropped off only
at designated places unless the driver has
a note from the office. The school
reserves the right to
discipline students who violate the bus
rules. The bus driver is bound by
state regulations to enforce
rules and by school regulations to
maintain discipline. They realize
their heavy responsibility of
getting students to and from school
safely, so your cooperation is important.
Bus rules will be
distributed to all students at the
beginning of the school year.
Students breaking bus rules will be
issued a Bus Violation Report to Parents.
The student may be issued a detention or suspended from
riding the bus for one or more days for
serious or repeated violations of bus rules. Parents will be
responsible to see that the student
suspended from the bus is brought to and taken home from school.
Parental complaints regarding bus problems
and or violations should be directed to the building
principal. Repeated violations could result in the student being
suspended from riding the bus until
the next board meeting at which time a
parent/guardian must be present.
All parental complaints
regarding this type of bus suspension must
be submitted in writing and presented to the
superintendent one week prior to the
regular board meeting in order to place the complaint on the
agenda. Bus rules and guidelines:
1.
The bus driver is in full charge of the bus and pupils
2.
Students should remain seated at all times while the bus is
moving
3.
Students should be ready when the bus arrives so the bus
may stay on schedule
4.
Students are to load and unload in an orderly fashion at
all times
5.
All general school rules apply while riding the bus. Inappropriate behavior will be reported
to the administration and the following guidelines will be used:
a.
1st offense: Meeting with driver/student/administration. Student will be assigned a seat.
b.
2nd offense: Meeting with driver/student//parent/ administration. Student will be removed from the bus
for a number of days to be determined by the administration.
c.
3rd offense: Meeting with the driver/student/parent/administration
Student will be removed from the bus for ten school days with the
administrative option for a meeting with the school board. On return to the bus the student will
be assigned a seat.
d.
4th offense: Student will be removed from the bus for the remainder of the
school year with administrative option for a meeting with the school board.
5.
A non-regular riding bus student may not ride the bus
unless he/she has a note issued by the office with parental consent.
6.
Students with disabilities who are transported to an
alternative school shall follow the bus regulations of Astoria CUSD #1 as well
as the transportation policy of the alternative school attended.
Y. STUDENT DRESS
1.
Students are expected to present an appearance that does
not disrupt the educational process or interfere with the maintenance of a
positive teaching/learning climate.
Dress and/or grooming which is not in accord with reasonable standards
of health, safety, modesty and decency will be considered inappropriate. The administration is the final
authority.
2.
No policy can cover all possible situations when dealing
with student dress. The following
are some general guidelines, but are not meant to be all-inclusive.
a.
Garments should cover the torso during normal activity
b.
No short waisted, see through clothing, or loose fitting
clothing should be worn that may expose the torso.
c.
Tank tops, muscle shirts, low cut underarm or spaghetti
strap garments are unacceptable.
d.
Clothes may not advertise drug products (tobacco, alcohol,
drugs, etc.)
e.
No chains may be worn
f.
Coats are not to be worn in the classroom
g.
Decorations or printed words may not be suggestive or
degrading
h.
Clothing that is written on, ripped, torn, or altered in
ways that draw attention to the individual and away from the educational
process is considered disruptive and unacceptable.
i.
Clothing should be worn that does not expose undergarments.
j. No
hats or sunglasses are to be worn in the building.
3.
Students failing to dress appropriately will be asked to
change. Repeat offenders face ISS
or OSS.
Z. TARDIES
Tardies are defined as
arriving to class after the allotted amount of passing time has expired. A tardy is given
to any student that is up to twenty (20) minutes late to class without having a
pass from the office or another teacher stating a reason for being late. (If a student is absent from class more
than 20 minutes, he/she will be considered absent for that class period.) The following action will be taken for
tardies:
1. 1st
tardy per class period: Five (5)
point daily grade deduction
2. 2nd
tardy per class period: Daily
deduction plus fifteen (15) minute AM detention with principal/dean.
3. 3rd
tardy per class period: Daily
deduction plus thirty (30) minute AM detention with principal/dean. Parent will
be contacted.
4. 4th
tardy per class period: Daily
deduction and two (2) thirty (30) minute AM detentions with principal/dean.
Parent must meet with principal/dean.
5. 5th
tardy per class period: In-School
suspension.
6. For each
tardy, students will also receive 0.25 attendance points. Therefore, for every 4
tardies, a will accumulate one attendance point. This is accumulative across all
periods.
7. Elementary
school students who are tardy to school 4 times in one month will serve a 7:15
am office detention.
V. STUDENT POLICIES
A.
Teachers and other certified educational employees shall
maintain discipline in the schools.
In all matters relating to the discipline in and the conduct of the
schools and the school children, they stand in for the parent and guardians to
the pupils. This relationship
shall extend to all activities connected with the school program and may be
exercised at any time for the safety and supervision of the pupils in the
absence of their parents and guardians.
In all disciplinary action, the staff should be mindful of the fact that
they are dealing with individual personalities, and the fact that it is
sometimes more important to discover the causes of misbehavior than merely to
suppress it. Thoughtful
disciplining can be a means of fostering growth toward maturity and
responsibility.
B.
Cooperation among parents, teachers, and administrators is
both necessary and desirable. In
order for students to benefit from disciplinary procedures, it is more
important that they understand the reason for such actions. Discipline should be fair and
constructive, not arbitrary or excessive.
C.
A copy of the disciplinary policies of each attendance
center shall be furnished to the student, who is to share it with the parent or
guardian within fifteen (15) days after the beginning of the school term, or in
the case of transfer students, fifteen days after starting classes. Students shall be informed of the content
of the policies for their school.
VI. STUDENT DISCIPLINE
A.
BASIC
PROCESS RULES
1.
The Constitution of the State of Illinois states: Ňthe
fundamental goal of the people of the state is to educate all persons to the
best of their capacities.Ó
However, when citizens act irresponsibly, violate the rights of others,
or present an actual or threatened danger to persons or property, they are
subject to lose some of their rights.
Such is the case with the right to an education. When a student commits acts of gross
disobedience or misconduct, the right to an education may be temporarily
forfeited. But, no governmental agency, such as a school may deprive a citizen
(student) of rights without due process of law. Due process is afforded to guarantee that the accused person
has a chance to present a defense, to explain the circumstances of the alleged
improper actions, or to attempt to prove innocence. Procedures for depriving students of the right of attendance
include suspension and/or expulsion.
a. A suspension is for a period of time not to exceed 10 school days; an expulsion is for a period of time not to exceed 24 months.
b. The principal, dean of students, or superintendent may suspend a student; only the board of education may expel a student.
c. A student may be suspended prior to a hearing; a student may not be expelled until after a hearing
2.
In the interest of helping students, the school district
may assist in providing or locating alternative educational opportunities for
the suspended or expelled student.
Prior to the imposition of a suspension, the following procedures shall
be observed.
a.
The suspending school official shall give the student oral
or written notice of the reasons.
b.
If the student disagrees, an opportunity shall be given to
the student to present an explanation in a conference with the suspending
school official. The school
official shall then inform the student whether or not the suspension is to be
imposed.
3.
Students whose presence poses a continuing danger to
persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process may
be immediately removed from school.
In such cases, the requirements of notice and hearing shall follow as
soon as practicable. The studentŐs parents must be notified by the principal or
superintendent of the reason for suspension, stating the rules and regulations
allegedly violated; the number of days of the suspension (may not exceed 10
days at one time). Out-of-School
suspension will be deemed an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE. In-school suspensions are during the school day from 8:05
a.m. to 3:05 p.m. If the student
does not follow the rules or is disruptive in any way, the student will be sent
home and it will be considered an Out-of-school suspension.
4.
In-School
Suspension:
a.
A
student who receives an in-school suspension will be counted present.
b.
Student
will lose all participation points
c.
Students
will only receive a maximum of 50% credit for all assignments completed for the
day. Work turned in after that day
will be graded as late work.
5.
Out
of school suspension:
a.
Student
will be considered unexcused from school.
b.
Student
will receive zero (0) credit for the day.
B.
DUE
PROCESS PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT
1.
All students are entitled to the following due process
procedure. Should a grievance not
be resolved between student (guardian) and teacher, the grievant must take his/her
grievance through the following channels:
a. Principal
or designee
b. Superintendent
c. Board
of Education
2.
The final recourse for the grievant locally is the board of
education. Failure to follow this
process will result in you being redirected to the proper level.
C.
GENERAL
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE
Infraction
of school policy is punishable by: detention, withdrawal of privileges,
suspension,
expulsion or other appropriate
disciplinary actions. In-school
suspensions take effect at 8:05 a.m.
and end at 3:05 p.m. on the day
assigned. Out of school
suspensions are from 8:05 a.m. on the
designated day to 8:05 a.m. on the
following day. No student will be
allowed to participate in any
extra-curricular activity during that time
of the out-of-school suspension.
Breaking the *Code of
Conduct may result in a studentŐs removal
from class and/or club officer positions for the remainder
of the school year.
D.
FIGHTING
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
Fighting
on school property will not be tolerated.
Those students who choose to settle their
disagreements in such a manner will be
suspended at least one day from school.
On the second
instance of fighting, the student will be
suspended from school for multiple days and will have to
bring a parent to school for a conference
before he/she will be admitted to class.
E.
DEFINITION
OF GROSS DISOBEDIENCE OR MISCONDUCT
Gross
disobedience may be grounds for suspension or expulsion. Such conduct may occur
on
school grounds, on a school bus or at a
school function. Gross
disobedience or misconduct shall
include any conduct, behavior, or activity
that causes substantial disruption or material interference
with school activities or the rights of
others. It shall further be
defined to include, but not limited to:
continuing to misbehave while in a
disciplinary situation, repeated breaking of the rules with no
effort being made to improve.
F.
STUDENTS
SENT TO THE OFFICE
1.
A teacher may dismiss a student from any class in the district
because of disorderly conduct detrimental to the normal learning process. The mechanics of the student being sent
from the class to the office will be the responsibility of each building
principal/dean of students who will develop a method appropriate to the age
group in the building.
2.
Once a teacher has tried to work with a student and all
alternatives have been tried, a teacher may send a student to the office as a
last resort. These instances will
accumulate by semester. The act is
considered severe and will result in suspension. The suspension will result as follows:
a.
1st offense - miss class, sent to office
b.
2nd offense - In-school suspension
c.
3rd offense - Out-of-school suspension
d.
More -
Out-of-school suspensions / may recommend expulsion
3.
In order for the student to return to class, a parent
contact will be necessary.
4.
The administration reserves the right to alter the
punishment given the severity of the act.
G.
PROHIBITED
STUDENT CONDUCT
Disciplinary
action may be taken against any student guilty of gross disobedience or
misconduct,
including, but not limited to, the
following:
1. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco materials. Students shall be advised of this policy in a manner deemed appropriate by the building principal. In addition, information about the hazards of smoking shall be included in the curriculum. When a staff member finds a student in possession of smoking/tobacco materials in violation of this policy, the student shall be disciplined by the administration on an individual basis. Disciplinary measures will include suspension for a period of up to ten days and may recommend expulsion for repeat offenders. Given reasonable grounds for suspicion, school officials may search for and seize tobacco products brought onto buses or school property. Organizations sponsoring activities in the school outside of regular school hours shall be made aware of this policy and shall be expected to take appropriate disciplinary measure. Failure to do so could result in cancellation of that organizationŐs privilege to use district facilities. A letter may be sent anytime a student is seen smoking on or off school grounds.
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. Students will be disciplined on an individual basis. Discipline measures will include suspension for a period of up to 10 days and expulsion will be recommended.
3. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling illegal drugs or controlled substances, look alike drugs/act alike drugs, and drug paraphernalia. Students who are under the influence are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had drugs in their possession. Given reasonable grounds for suspicion, school officials may search for and seize illicit drugs brought onto school busses or school property and submit such drugs to proper authorities for analysis. Disciplinary measures will include suspension for a period of up to 10 days and followed by an expulsion hearing. Discipline is handled by the administration on an individual basis. Organizations sponsoring events on the school premises shall be expected to follow this policy. Failure to do so could result in cancellation of the privilege to use the district facilities. All prescription drugs/medicine/stimulants must be turned into the office for dispensing.
4.
Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling
explosives, ammunition, firearms, knives, or any other object that can
reasonably be considered a weapon, will result in suspension of up to 10
days. Expulsion will be
recommended by the administration and dealt with by the Board of Education on
an individual basis.
5.
Using or possessing electronic signaling and cellular
radio-telecommunication devices, walkmans, headsets, cassette players, ipods,
unless authorized and approved by the building principal, is prohibited. Electronic signaling devices include
pocket-and all similar-electronic paging devices. Items will be confiscated and General Disciplinary Procedures
will be followed.
6.
Insubordination - disobeying directives from staff members
or school officials and/or rules and regulations governing student conduct will
result in General Disciplinary Procedures handled on an individual basis -
Severity will be taken into account.
7.
A student who uses profanity will be given a detention. Use
of the ŇfÓ word is an automatic OSS for the following day. Profanity directed
to a staff member will be considered disrespect to staff and handled more
severely.
8. Using Violence, force, noise, coercion, threats (verbal abuse, profanity, obscenity), intimidation, fear, bullying or other comparable conduct toward anyone (student or school personnel) or urging other students to engage in such conduct will result in General Disciplinary Procedures and dealt with individually. Severity of the act will be taken into account.
9. Causing, or attempting to cause damage to, or stealing or attempting to steal, school property or another personŐs personal property or property of school personnel. Students and their parents are responsible for replacing or paying for lost or damaged equipment or books and restitution will be made. Discipline may include suspension, loss of privileges, parent contact, and expulsion.
10. Unexcused absenteeism; however, the truancy statutes and board policy will be utilized for chronic and habitual truants.
11. Being a member of or joining or promising to join, or becoming pledged to become a member of, soliciting any other person to join, or be pledged to become a member of any public school fraternity, sorority, or secret society will not be permitted. Suspensions will be given to offenders.
12. Involvement in gangs or gang related activities, including the display of gang symbols or paraphernalia will result in parent notification and suspension if deemed necessary by the administration.
13. Engaging in academic dishonesty, including cheating, intentionally plagiarizing, wrongfully giving or receiving help during an academic examination, and wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores will result in General Disciplinary procedures.
14. Public displays of affection.
15. Engaging in any activity that constitutes an interference with school purposes or an educational function or is disruptive will result in General Disciplinary procedures.
16. Endangering the physical or psychological well-being of the school population by acts such as:
a. Improper
release of school fire alarm or tampering with fire extinguishers.
b. Starting
a fire in or to school property or attempting to do so.
c. Setting
off explosive devices in or to school property or attempting to do so will
result in General Disciplinary Procedures. Incident will be handled individually. Suspensions not to exceed 10 days, with
recommendation of expulsion, are possible.
17. Repeated incidents of misbehavior including refusal to comply with school rules will be handled individually with up to 10 days of suspension and possible recommendation of expulsion.
18. Other acts which directly or indirectly jeopardize the health, safety, and welfare of school personnel, whether on or off the school grounds, will be handled individually with up to ten days of suspension and possible recommendation of expulsion.
19. Other behavior or conduct which is of such gross nature as to constitute a violation of the spirit or intent of these rules, though not explicitly stated above or which in itself is so gross as to constitute on its face gross disobedience or misconduct, will result in suspension not to exceed 10 days, loss of privileges, and possible recommendation of expulsion.
20. The grounds for disciplinary action also apply whenever the studentŐs conduct is reasonably related to school or school activities, including but not limited to:
a. On, or within sight of, school grounds before, during, or after school hours or at any time;
b. Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school;
c. Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event; or
d. Anywhere, if the conduct interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school environment, school operations, or an educational function, including but not limited to, conduct that may reasonably be considered to:
i. be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff member; or
ii. endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or school property.
H.
DISCIPLINARY
MEASURES
Any
misconduct or discipline problem will result in any one or more of the
following, included but not limited to expulsion. Certain offenses will result in the recommendation of
expulsion. Disciplinary measures include:
a. Personal counseling
b. Notification of parents/guardians
c. Removal for the classroom
d. Detentions.
e. Withholding of a privilege, including driving to and from school or school activities.
f. In-School suspension for a period not to exceed 5 consecutive school days. The building principal or a designee shall ensue that the student is properly supervised.
g. Seizure of contraband
h. Suspension from school and all school sponsored events for a period up to ten days, provided that appropriate procedures are followed.
i. Suspension of bus riding privileges, provided that appropriate procedures are followed
j. Expulsion from school and all school-sponsored events provided that the appropriate procedures are followed.
k. Notification of juvenile authorities whenever the conduct involves illegal drugs (controlled substances), look-alikes, alcohol, or weapons
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,
and certified personnel are permitted to use, reasonable force as needed to
maintain safety for other students, school personnel, or persons, or for the
purpose of self-defense or the defense of property.
Before receiving disciplinary
action, the student shall be given the opportunity to deny or explain his or
her conduct. Physical restraints
may be used when necessary to protect the student or other individuals and/or
property from harm.
I.
DETENTIONS
1.
Detentions will be served at the time and place of the
teacherŐs or officeŐs choice.
Students in detention must be on time and bring academic material with
them.
2.
If a student fails to attend an assigned detention,
a.
1st offense - one additional detention issued
(now needing to serve 2)
b.
2nd offense -1 day in-school suspension
c.
3rd offense - 1 day of out of school suspension
d.
4th offense - 3 days out of school
suspension.
3.
Detentions
accumulate by semester.
VII. ATHLETICS
A.
PARTICIPATION
REQUIREMENTS OF ATHLETICS
1.
Any student who participates in athletics must have the
following on file with the school office:
a. written
parental permission
b.
proper documentation of a physical examination
c. Football only - Insurance coverage or a waiver signed by parent/guardian providing proof of insurance. Insurance purchased through the school is insurance provided by an insurance carrier. These policies are generally catastrophe policies and are not fully comprehensive in the coverage they provide.
2.
The school is not in the insurance business. The insurance purchased through the
school is a very basic policy that satisfies the insurance requirement. Parents need to be aware of the extent
of coverage in force for their children regardless of whether they have their
own family insurance or purchase it through the board.
3.
Students are not allowed to practice or participate until
the above 3 requirements have been satisfied.
B. ATHLETIC
ELIGIBILITY
1.
A no pass/no play policy has been adopted for the students
of Astoria Schools. If you are
failing any class at the time eligibility is checked (Thursday mornings), you
are ineligible for all extra-curricular activities the following week. If you fail more than one class for the
semester, receiving no credit, you will be ineligible for the entire following
semester.
2.
Passing work is defined as work of such quality that if on
any given date, the student would transfer to another school, work of a passing
grade would immediately be certified to the school which the athlete transfers.
3.
Interscholastic participation, eligibility, and requirements
are further delineated by the IESA and IHSA and the South Fulton Athletic Coop.
The rules and regulations of these governing bodies are followed.
C. CODE OF CONDUCT
When a student becomes a
member of a team, it is both an honor and a privilege, and carries the
responsibility of a leadership role. The student/athlete becomes very visible as a representative
of the
South Fulton Rebels, and must represent him or herself in an exemplary
manner. The athlete is
therefore responsible for following the rules listed under the Athletic
Code.
1.
Attendance -
All student/athletes must attend all classes after lunch to participate in
practice or the activity for that day.
Exceptions to this would be a Dr. appointment or family emergency
approved by administration.
2.
Suspension/Detention -
All student/athletes who receive an administrative suspension or an
administrative detention may not attend practice or the activity for that
day. These absences from practice
will be unexcused. After a
student/athlete accumulates three unexcused absences, he/she will be removed
from the team for the remainder of the season.
3.
Practice
- Student/athletes are required to attend practice. The coach will handle the first two
unexcused absences from practice.
The third unexcused absence will cause the athlete to be dropped from
the team for the remainder of the season. Whether a practice is excused or
unexcused is the discretion of the coach.
4.
School
Facilities/Equipment - All student/athletes are expected to maintain facilities
and equipment in an orderly manner, clean up after each use and leave the area
as good or better than it was found.
All equipment must be turned in before the athlete may begin practice for
the next sport.
5.
Team
Limitations – A coach may cut rosters to the limits set by the state for
state series competition. A coach, at their discretion may hold tryouts to
determine rosters at the beginning of the season.
6.
Dress
Code - The student/athlete should be aware of his/her dress and
health habits at all times so she/he will represent South Fulton Rebels in a
positive manner.
7.
Eligibility -
Participation in co-curricular activities is dependent upon course selection
and successful progress in those courses.
Selection of members or participants is at the discretion of the
teachers, sponsors, or coaches, provided that the selection criteria conform to
the district's policies. In order
to be eligible to participate in any school-sponsored athletic or co-curricular
activity, a student must maintain a passing grade in all courses in which the
student is enrolled. Student
academic eligibility shall be determined on a weekly basis. A student not passing all classes at
the end of the school day on Wednesday, said student shall be ruled ineligible
for participation in co-curricular activities the following week (Monday -
Sunday). A student that is
ineligible 3 different weeks during a season will be ineligible for the
remainder of that season. A
student may fail only one class at the end of a semester to be considered
eligible to participate in any co-curricular activity the following semester.
8.
Transportation -
Students / athletes are to be transported to and from all practices and games
by school transportation. Unless
the following:
a.
Signing Student/Athlete Out After Game Or Practice
i.
The parent/guardian has personally signed the athlete out
with the bus driver/sponsor following the activity. The student/athlete is to leave the school premises with the
parent.
ii.
The student/athlete may leave with a brother, sister, or
grandparents with proper approval of the administration. The brother, sister, or grandparent
must personally sign the student athlete out with the bus driver/sponsor
following the activity. The student/ athlete is to leave the school premises
with the brother, sister, or grandparents.
iii.
The student/athlete may leave with an adult designated by
the parent with proper approval of the administration. The adult must
personally sign the student athlete out with the bus driver/sponsor following the
activity. The student/ athlete is to leave the school premises with the adult.
i.
The student/athlete must bring a note to the office or a
parent/guardian must call the office stating the name of the brother, sister, grandparent,
or other adult with whom their student/athlete will be leaving the activity.
ii.
The office will give each student/athlete and coach a
permission slip stating permission has been given that the student/athlete may
ride home with the designated brother, sister, grandparent, or another
adult. This permission slip must
be signed a by a school administrator or it will be invalid.
iii.
The student/athlete permission slip will be given to the
bus driver when the student/athlete loads on the bus before the trip leaves the
school. If the student/ athlete
does not follow the above procedure he/she will not be allowed to leave unless
they are with their parent.
c. Transporting To Games And
Practice
i.
The student/athlete may drive to all home games. They are to inform the coach
that they plan to drive to home games the day before the event. The student/athlete may drive to
practices on days that school is not in session. On days that school is in session all athletes are to ride
the bus to and from practice. If
the student/athlete plans to drive to practice on a non-school day, they are to
inform the coach the day before.
ii.
The student/athlete must ride to away events on the
transportation supplied. If the
student/athlete has another school activity, doctor's appointment, or emergency
he/she must use the proper administrative approval to allow their parent to
transport he/she to the activity.
iii.
The student/athlete is required to inform the office if a
bus is needed for them on days we are not in session by noon of the previous
day. If they do not contact the
office, there will not be a bus provided.
d.
Driving to Practice on school day: Students are required to ride the
practice bus from school unless they have a permission to drive form signed by
the student and parent on file in the office. Students may ride with other students only if they have
completed the required form.
Students who violate this rule will lose driving privileges and may be
suspended from one or more contest.
9.
Irresponsible
Conduct
a.
A student/athlete will be subject to disciplinary action if
he/she commits any of the following violations:
i.
Theft of or vandalism to any school property or personal
property.
ii.
Theft of or vandalism to any private/ public business or
personal property out side of the school.
iii.
Drinking or possessing alcoholic beverages.
iv.
Using or possessing tobacco in any form.
v.
Using or possessing illegal drugs or look alikes in any
form.
vi.
Having in their possession drug paraphernalia.
b.
Penalties - Any student/athlete team member breaking
these training rules will be dealt with in the following manner:
i.
First offense
(a) If the student/athlete
will pay for and complete an administratively approved drug
and alcohol abuse-counseling program, said
athlete will be suspended for the
following contests in the sport that was
in season during the term of the infraction.
01.
Football - 2 contests
02.
Basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball - 5 contests
(b) If a student/athlete is
also a participant in pompons and/or cheerleading, said
athlete will also be suspended for a like
number of performances/participations in
these activities.
(c) If an infraction occurs
so late in the season that the suspension period cannot be
completed, disciplinary action will carry
over into the next sport or activity in
which the athlete participates. (i.e.:
Last football game = 2.5 basketball games.)
ii.
Second offense - Suspension for one calendar year
from the date of the offense
iii.
Third offense - Suspension for the remainder of time
the student is in high school or junior high school.
c.
Note - Students will practice with the South Fulton Rebel
Athletic teams while he/she is suspended.
d.
Note - The student/athlete may have his/her case reviewed
by the athletic committee. This
committee consists of the Principal of the school the student attends, the
Athletic Director, and two coaches.
A request must be submitted in writing and signed by a parent or
guardian stating the reasons the case should be reviewed.
e.
Note - All irresponsible conduct results in a meeting of
the Principal of the school the student attends, coach, student and
parent/guardian must be held to discuss the alleged misconduct before any
disciplinary action is taken.
f.
Note – A student must complete the season for the
suspension to be completed. If the
student quits or is removed from the team before the end of that season, the
entire suspension will be served in the next season the student competes.
g.
This Code of Conduct is in force from August 10, 2011until
August 11, 2012. Any student/athlete
who commits an infraction between seasons will be suspended from the
appropriate number of contests/performances in the next activity/ies in which
he/she participates.
D. CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Co-curricular
activities also require time beyond the normal school day and must also be
regulated. The requirements of the athletic code have been extended to include
the following co-curricular organizations:
1.
All classes- Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman
2.
FCCLA
3.
SWAT/Prevention
4.
Spanish Club
5.
Art Club
6.
Environmental Club
7.
Drama Club
8.
Student Council
9.
Yearbook
10.
NHS
11.
FFA
12.
Chemistry Club
13.
Operation Teen Safe Driving
E. CO-CURRICULAR
ORGANIZATIONS
Because co-curricular
organizations sometimes compete in fewer activities than athletic teams,
the following will also apply to infractions of the code of conduct:
1.
1st offense:
a.
May not hold an office in any organization (co-curricular)
for one (1) calendar year.
b.
Will be suspended for 30 days from organizational field
trips and activities (e.g Senior trip).
c.
Must write a 1000 word, double spaced essay explaining the
infraction, what are the
physical, emotional, and
social effects of the action and what steps will be taken to prevent
reoccurrence of the infraction.
2.
2nd offense: suspension for 1 calendar year
3.
3rd offense:
a.
suspension for the remainder of junior high (for junior
high students)
b.
suspension for the remainder of high school (for high
school students)
F. NOTES
1.
The student will attend field trips that are a part of the
class requirements.
2.
The Board of Education will honor any rules/guidelines of a
particular organization because of National or State affiliation or any
rules/guidelines that a local organization has duly adopted and have been
approved by the Board of Education.
3.
Organizational activities that are open to the public shall
not be restricted (Homecoming, Prom etc.).
4.
Unless special circumstances exist, students eligible for
drama productions 2 weeks prior to the event will be allowed to participate
even though they have become ineligible one week prior to the performance.
Adopted 7/97 Revised7/01 Revised
7/04 Revised
7/08
Revised 7/98 Revised
7/02 Revised
7/05 Revised
7/10
Revised 7/00 Revised
7/03 Revised
7/07 Revised
7/11
Astoria CUSD #1 Faculty
Name Postion email
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Bair, Lind |
1st Grade |
lbair@acusd1.org |
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Banwart, Doug |
HS History |
dbanwart@acusd1.org |
|
Banwart, Tricia |
PreK |
tbanwart@acusd1.org |
|
Bastien, Garry |
HS Math |
gbastien@acusd1.org |
|
Beebe, Daniel |
PE/Health |
|
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Boggs, Bobette |
2nd grade/Tech |
bboggs@acusd1.org |
|
Bollinger, Sharenda |
Kindergarten |
sbollinger@acusd1.org |
|
Cheatum, Kathy |
Special Education |
kcheatum@acusd1.org |
|
Crouse, Dave |
K-8 Principal |
|
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Daugherty, Doug |
Superintendent/9-12 Principal |
|
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Daugherty, Melinda |
5th Grade |
|
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Davis, Teresa |
Art |
tgillham@acusd1.org |
|
Dean, Brenda |
4th Grade |
bdean@acusd1.org |
|
DeMott, MacKenzie |
3rd Grade |
mdemott@acusd1.org |
|
Eakle, Maggie |
Health/PE |
meakle@acusd1.org |
|
Elmore, Doug |
HS Drivers Ed/Business |
delmore@acusd1.org |
|
Ewing, Stephanie |
HS/JH Consumer Sciences |
sewing@acusd1.org |
|
France, Lynde |
JH
Literature |
lfrance@acusd1.org |
|
Fulk, Sarah |
3rd Grade |
sfulk@acusd1.org |
|
Gaither, Greg |
HS Special Education |
ggaither@acusd1.org |
|
Griglione, Michael |
JH Social Studies |
mgriglione@acusd1.org |
|
Kates, Kami |
Agriculture |
kkates@acusd1.org |
|
Kelly, Steve |
Guidance/AD |
|
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Ketterman, Cynde |
Special Education |
cketterman@acusd1.org |
|
Little, David |
Librarian/English |
dlittle@acusd1.org |
|
Mummert, Vicki |
5th Grade |
vmummert@acusd1.org |
|
Oest, Roberta |
Bookkeeper |
|
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Pollitt, Kathy |
K-8 Secretary |
|
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Potter, Angie |
Reading Teacher |
|
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Pumfrey, Lisa |
JH Science |
|
|
Pumfrey, Walter |
HS Biology |
wpumfrey@acusd1.org |
|
Reavley, Catharine |
HS Chemistry/ Math |
creavley@acusd1.org |
|
Root, Gill |
JH/GS PE |
groot@acusd1.org |
|
Sager, Jeanie |
9-12 Secretary |
|
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Stevens, Jennifer |
HS English |
jstevens@acusd1.org |
|
Swanson, Carissa |
Kindergarten |
|
|
Turpin, Laura |
Spanish |
|
|
Vanvoorhis, Jay |
Technology |
jvanvoorhis@acusd1.org |
|
VanVoorhis, Pat |
Math |
|
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Weaver, Tammy |
Music |
tweaver@acusd1.org |
|
Wherley, Jennifer |
4th Grade |
jwherley@acusd1.org |
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Astoria CUSD #1
2011-2012 Calendar
August 18 No
School - TeacherŐs Institute
19 First
Day of Attendance (8:05-10:15)
September 5 Labor
Day - No School
23 11:30
dismissal - SIP
October 10 Columbus
Day - No School
21 End
of 1st 9 weeks
27 2:00
dismissal/ Parent/Teacher Conf.
28
Parent/Teacher
Conf - No School
November 11 Veterans
Day-No School
23 2:00
dismissal
24 Thanksgiving
- No School
25 Thanksgiving
Break – No School
December
21 End
of 2nd 9 weeks
End
of 1st Semester
22
- Jan 2 Christmas
Break
January 3 Classes
Resume
16 MLK
- No School
February 17 11:30
dismissal - SIP
20 Presidents
Day-No School
March 9 End
of 3rd 9 weeks
16 TeacherŐs Institute-No School
April 4 2:00
dismissal
5 TeacherŐs
Institute-No School
6-9 Spring
Break-No School
May
16 End
of 4th 9 weeks
End
of 2nd Semester
17 Teacher
Institute - No school
8th
Grade Promotion
18 Report
Card Pick–up
High
School Graduation
Last
day of school pending snow days
7/21/2011 (Dates
subject to change)