- Student Handbook
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Chapter 1 - Introductory Information and General Notices
- 1.30 - General School Information
- 1.40 - Visitors
- 1.50 - Equal Opportunity and Sex Equity
- 1.60 - Animals on School Property
- 1.70 - School Volunteers
- 1.90 - Emergency School Closings
- 1.100 - Video and Audio Monitoring System
- 1.110 - Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
- 1.120 - Students with Food Allergies
- 1.130 - Care of Students with Diabetes
- 1.140 - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
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Chapter 2 - Attendance, Promotion and Graduation
- 2.10 - Attendance
- 2.20 - Student Absences
- 2.30 - Release Time for Religious Instruction and Observance
- 2.40 - Make-Up Work
- 2.50 - Truancy
- 2.60 - Grading and Promotion
- 2.70 - Homework
- 2.80 – Exemption From PE Requirement
- 2:90 - Credit for Proficiency, Non-District Experiences and Course Substitutions
- 2.100 - Home and Hospital Instruction
- 2.110 - Early Graduation [HS]
- Chapter 3 - Student Fees and Meal Costs
- Chapter 4 - Transportation and Parking
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Chapter 5 - Health and Safety
- 5.10 - Immunization, Health, Eye and Dental Examination
- 5.15 - Screenings
- 5.20 - Student Medication
- 5.20 E1 - Student Medical Authorization Form
- 5.30 - Guidance and Counseling [HS]
- 5.30 - Guidance and Counseling [K-8]
- 5.40 - Safety Drill Procedures
- 5.50 - Communicable Disease
- 5.60 - Head Lice
- 5.70 - Emergency Treatment
- 5.80 - Chronic Health Conditions
- 5.90 - Concussions
- Health Forms and Documents
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Chapter 6 - Discipline and Conduct
- 6.10 - General Building Conduct
- 6.20 - School Dress Code and Student Appearance
- 6.30 - Student Discipline
- 6.35 - Suspension Procedures
- 6.37 - Expulsion Procedures
- 6.40 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment
- Board Policy 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
- 6.45 - Sexual Harassment and Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
- 6.50 - Cafeteria Rules [K-8]
- 6.60 - Field Trips
- 6.70 - Access to Student Social Networking Passwords and Websites
- 6.80 - Student Use of Electronic Devices
- Chapter 7 - Internet, Technology and Publications
- Chapter 8 - Search and Seizure
- Chapter 9 - Athletics and Extra-Curricular Activities
- Chapter 10 - Special Education
- Chapter 11 - Student Records and Privacy
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Chapter 12 - Parental Right Notifications
- 12.10 - Teacher Qualifications
- 12.20 - Standardized Testing
- 12.30 - Homeless Child's Right to Education
- 12.40 - Sex Education Instruction
- 12.40 E1 - Notice to Parents on Sex Education Instruction
- 12.60 - English Learners
- 12.70 - School Visitation Rights
- 12.80 - Pesticide Application Notice
- 12.90 - Mandated Reporter
- 12.100 - Unsafe School Transfer
- 12.105 - Student Privacy
- 12.110 - Sex Offender Notification Law
- 12.120 - Violent Offender Community Notification
- 12.130 Parent Notices Required by the Every Student Succeeds Act
- 12.140 - Uniform Grievance Procedure
- 12.150 - Asbestos Management Plan
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2.80 - Exemption From PE Requirement [K-8]
In order to be excused from participation in physical education, a student must present an appropriate excuse from his or her parent/guardian or from a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act. The excuse may be based on medical or religious prohibitions. An excuse because of medical reasons must include a signed statement from a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act that corroborates the medical reason for the request. An excuse based on religious reasons must include a signed statement from a member of the clergy that corroborates the religious reason for the request. Upon written notice from a student’s parent/guardian, a student will be excused from engaging in the physical activity components of physical education during a period of religious fasting.
A student in grades 7-8 may submit a written request to the building principal requesting to be excused from physical education courses because of the student’s ongoing participation in an interscholastic or extracurricular athletic program. The building principal will evaluate requests on a case-by-case basis.
Students with an Individualized Education Program may also be excused from physical education courses for reasons stated in Handbook Procedure 10.30.
Special activities in physical education will be provided for a student whose physical or emotional condition, as determined by a person licensed under the Medical Practices Act, prevents his or her participation in the physical education course.
State law prohibits the School District from honoring parental excuses based upon a student’s participation in athletic training, activities, or competitions conducted outside the auspices of the School District.
Students who have been excused from physical education shall return to the course as soon as practical. The following considerations will be used to determine when a student shall return to a physical education course:
- The time of year when the student’s participation ceases; and
- The student’s class schedule.
Cross Reference:
PRESS 7:260, Exemption from Physical Education
2.80 - Exemption From PE Requirement [HS]
In order to be excused from participation in physical education, a student must present an appropriate excuse from his or her parent/guardian or from a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act. The excuse may be based on medical or religious prohibitions. An excuse because of medical reasons must include a signed statement from a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act that corroborates the medical reason for the request. An excuse based on religious reasons must include a signed statement from a member of the clergy that corroborates the religious reason for the request. Upon written notice from a student’s parent/guardian, a student will be excused from engaging in the physical activity components of physical education during a period of religious fasting.
A student in grades 9-12 may submit a written request to the building principal requesting to be excused from physical education courses for the reasons stated below.
- Enrollment in a marching band program for credit;
- Enrollment in Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) program sponsored by the District;
- Ongoing participation in an interscholastic or extracurricular athletic program;
- Enrollment in academic classes that are required for admission to an institution of higher learning (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade); or
- Enrollment in academic classes that are required for graduation from high school, provided that failure to take such classes will result in the student being unable to graduate (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade).
Students with an Individualized Education Program may also be excused from physical education courses for reasons stated in Handbook Procedure 10.30.
Special activities in physical education will be provided for a student whose physical or emotional condition, as determined by a person licensed under the Medical Practices Act, prevents his or her participation in the physical education course.
State law prohibits the School District from honoring parental excuses based upon a student’s participation in athletic training, activities, or competitions conducted outside the auspices of the School District.