- 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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2.90 - Credit for Proficiency, Non-District Experiences, and Course Substitutions
Credit for Non-District Experiences
A student may receive high school credit for successfully completing any of the listed courses or experiences even when it is not offered in or sponsored by the District:
- Distance learning course, including a correspondence, virtual, or online course.
- Courses in an accredited foreign exchange program.
- Summer school or community college courses.
- College or high school courses offering dual credit at both the college and high school level.
- Foreign language courses taken in an ethnic school program approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.
- Work-related training at manufacturing facilities or agencies in a Tech Prep.
- Credit earned in a Vocational Academy.
Students must receive pre-approval from the building principal or designee to receive credit for any non-District course or experience. The building principal or designee will determine the amount of credit and whether a proficiency examination is required before the credit is awarded. Students assume responsibility for any fees, tuition, supplies, and other expenses. Students are responsible for (1) providing documents or transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of the experience, and (2) taking a proficiency examination, if requested. The building principal or designee shall determine which, if any, non-District courses or experiences, will count toward a student’s grade point average, class rank, and eligibility for athletic and extracurricular activities.
Proficiency Credit
Proficiency credit is available in limited subjects where a student demonstrates competency. Contact the building principal for details.
Substitutions for Required Courses
Vocational or technical education; registered apprenticeship program. A student in grades 9-12 may satisfy one or more high school courses (including physical education) or graduation requirements by successfully completing related vocational or technical education courses or a registered apprenticeship program if:
- The building principal approves the substitution and the vocational or technical education course is completely described in curriculum material along with its relationship to the required course; and
- The student’s parent/guardian requests and approves the substitution in writing on forms provided by the District.
Advanced placement computer science. The advanced placement computer science course is equivalent to a high school mathematics course. A student in grades 9-12 may substitute the advanced placement computer science course for one year of mathematics. The transcript of a student who completes the advanced placement computer science course will state that it qualifies as a mathematics-based, quantitative course.
Volunteer service credit. A student participating in the District’s Volunteer Service Credit Program, if any, may earn credit toward graduation for the performance of community service. The amount of credit given for program participation shall not exceed that given for completion of one semester of language arts, math, science, or social studies.
Accelerated Placement
The District provides for an Accelerated Placement Program (APP) for qualified students. It provides students with an educational setting with curriculum options that are usually reserved for students who are older or in higher grades than the student. Accelerated placement includes but may not be limited to: early entrance to kindergarten or first grade, accelerating a student in a single subject and grade acceleration. Participation is open to all students who demonstrate high ability and who may benefit from accelerated placement. It is not limited to students who have been identified as gifted or talented. Please contact the building principal for additional information.
Cross Reference:
PRESS 6:135, Accelerated Placement Program
PRESS 6:135-AP, Accelerated Placement Program Procedures
PRESS 6:310, High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students