St. Libory Elementary School
Ph. (618) 768-4923
Fax
(618) 768-4518
www.stlibory30.org
“It’s Great to be a Saint!”
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Fax
(618) 768-4518
www.stlibory30.org
“It’s Great to be a Saint!”
STUDENT HANDBOOK 2009 - 2010
The school day is from 7:55am to
2:50pm. The lunch period for grades K-3 is from 11:25am to 12:10pm and for grades
4-8 the lunch period is from 12:10pm to 12:55pm. For bus route information
please call the school office. The school office is open at 7:45 am. Students
should not arrive to school before 7:45am. Upon arriving at school all students
will go to the multi-purpose room (taking a seat) or gym to wait until
dismissed. When dismissed, all students may go to their classroom. Students
are expected to depart when school is dismissed unless they are going directly
to an after school activity.
As a protection to their
children, parents are requested to contact the school whenever the child will
not be in attendance by 9:00 a.m. If a call is not made, a written excuse
signed by the parent will be required. Parents are asked to report to the
school when a child has been diagnosed as having a communicable disease. Notices can then be sent
home to the parents of other children who have probably been exposed, so that
they may be alerted.
PARENTS MUST SIGN IN STUDENTS WHEN THEY ARE RETURNING
TO SCHOOL AND THE STUDENT MUST BE SIGNED OUT WHEN THEY ARE PICKED UP FROM
SCHOOL IN THE OFFICE.
KINDERGARTEN -
FIRST GRADE: A child must have 240 minutes of
instruction for a full day and 120 minutes of instruction for a half day. A child may arrive at 10:00am or leave at
1:00pm and still attend a full day.
SECOND – EIGHTH GRADE: A student must have 300 minutes of
instruction for a full day and 150 minutes of instruction for a half day. A child may arrive at 9:00am or leave at
2:00pm and still attend a full day.
Days of absence in excess of ten (occurring at any point) during the school
year will be excused with only a note or telephone call from a parent giving a
valid excuse for the student’s absence. Absences
accompanied by verification are not considered part of these 10 days. When a student has more than ten days of
excused absence as the result of only a parent call or note, verification will
be required for an excused absence.
Verification may include but is not limited to doctor’s note or receipt,
dentist’s note or receipt, obituary note or newspaper clipping. Without such verification the absence will be
considered ‘unexcused’. No credit will
be given for classwork assigned and/or completed during the time of absence and
these days will be considered as truant.
Students are considered “tardy” any day they arrive
later than 8:00am. Students who
chronically arrive late hurt their educational progress as well as those in the
class. For this reason, students will be
assigned an after school detention when they have two unexcused tardies in one
grading period. Examples of excused
tardies would be the same as excused absences; medical appointments, illness,
family emergency, and previously approved family commitments.
When a tardy is necessary, please bring your child
directly to the office and sign him/her in.
They can then proceed directly to the classroom. It is appreciated that you not walk to the
room, because this can disrupt the educational process. Thank you for your cooperation.
ALL VISITORS INCLUDING PARENTS
ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE OFFICE BEFORE PROCEDING TO ANY PART OF THE
BUILDING. THIS IS NECESSARY IN PREVENTING DISRUPTION TO THE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT AND ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS.
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment
of a new student requires, 1) Birth certificate, 2) Social security card, 3)
Immunization records, Medical exam (Kdg. & 6th gr.), Vision exam
(Kdg. & first time IL students), and Dental exam (Kdg., 2nd,
& 6th gr.), 4) Transfer form from an
ADDRESS CHANGE
Parents should notify the office as
soon as possible if there is a change of phone number, emergency contact or
address. It is crucial that the school is able to contact the parent in case of
an emergency.
School Begins-
7:55-8:55am------------ August
18
First Full Day 7:55am-2:50pm--------- August 19
Labor
Day-------------------------------- September
7
School
Improvement Day- 7:55-11:25am
September 25
Teacher
Institute------------------------ October 9
Columbus
Day--------------------------- October 12
Parent Teacher
Conferences- No School October 30
Veterans
Day---------------------------- November
11
Thanksgiving----------------------------- November 26 & 27
School
Improvement Day- 7:55-11:25am December
22
Martin Luther
King Day--------------- January 18
Parent Teacher
Conferences- No School February 12
President’s
Day------------------------- February 15
Casmir Pulaski
Day--------------------- March 1
School Improvement
Day- 7:55-11:25am March 27
Spring
Break--------------- ------------- April 1-15
Last Day of
School--------------------- May 27
(Last
Day of School May 20 if no Emergency Days are necessary)
Students in Pre-K, K, and 6th
grade are required by state guidelines to have current physical, dental, and
vision examinations. Physical forms are available in the school office. Please
abide by this guideline as the State of
Students
transferring from out-of-state or another
All
students entering any grade must present proof of immunity for diphtheria,
pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella, in accordance with the
Illinois Department of Public Health Rules. This information is due the first
day of school. Students transferring from other school districts will be
considered in compliance until that time if all immunization requirements are
not met or immunization information is not received, proof of immunity must be
provided within three weeks. Appointments for immunizations will be accepted in
lieu of proof of immunity.
Persons
who object to immunizations due to religious beliefs shall present a signed
letter indicating their objections to the principal, subject to approval by the
administration and medical staff.
Students
who are medically unable to receive immunizations must submit a letter from
their physician certifying that the specific immunization is medically
contraindicated.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
This year the cost for K through 4th
grade will be $1.75 and the cost for grades 5th through 8th
will be $1.95. Payment may be made by
the day, week, or month. Menus are typed
up monthly for your review and sent home with the youngest student in the
family.
Credit for lunch
may be accumulated up to $35. Once a
student reaches this amount, they will not be allowed to receive a school lunch
until payment is made in full or a payment plan with the parents is agreed to
by the principal.
LUNCH / MILK / SNACK PAYMENT
Primary grades have a daily milk break time each day at a
cost of $5 per month. Payment for this
milk is payable in advance by the 10th of each month. Students who do not bring in the $5 by the 10th
of the month will not receive milk until complete payment is made.
SACK LUNCHES
Parents may send a bag lunch from home in lieu of purchasing a school
lunch. If so, be advised that the vending
machine accessible to students has nutritious, non-carbonated drinks, such as
low sugar, or 100 percent fruit juices, water, and lemonade. Milk is also available through the cafeteria. Students are not permitted to bring
carbonated beverages (i.e. soda) when bringing a bag lunch from home rather
than purchasing a school lunch.
Shall be defined as a child
subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent without valid cause
from attendance for 10% of the 180 regular days. Such cases shall be referred
to the truancy office of St. Clair County.
School closings will be announced
on KMOX (1120 AM on the dial) and TV Channels
2, 4 & 5. Closings will be made as early as possible. If it is necessary to close school during the
day due to bad weather, every attempt will be made to contact parents prior to
dismissal. It would be appropriate to make arrangements with someone to pick up
your children if you work as you would not be available to cover the early
dismissal. Inform us as to who will pick up your children if school is closed
early. This information would be most helpful in our facilitating communication
with that designated individual.
The Consumable Supplies Fee for
all students is $55.00 per year. Please pay this rental at your earliest
convenience in the school office by September 4th.
The School Board recognizes that
when parents cannot or will not administer such medication to students during
the school day, or when it is medically necessary to address the health needs
of a student during normal school hours, school personnel will address such
problems. Such medications will be administered by the school only with written
permission from the parent including the doctor’s directions. A form is
available for this purpose. This permission must be on file in the school
office. The School Board further recognizes that is has a duty to obtain first
aid or medical assistance to treat student medical emergencies, which occur
during the school day or during school, sponsored activities. Students may possess medication for asthma or
epinephrine auto-injector for immediate use at the student’s discretion,
provided the parents have completed and signed a “School Medication Form”. Parents imdemnify and hold harmless the
District and its employees and agents against any claims arising out of
students self-administration of medication or the storage of the mediation by
school personnel.
HOMEWORK AND CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Homework
and classroom assignments are designed to help the students' overall progress.
It is very important that these assignments are finished on time. If a student
consistently fails to complete the assignments, their grades will be reduced
accordingly. It is the parent's responsibility to provide a place for the
student to do the work and to make sure the student does the homework on time.
The educational progress of a student is directly
affected by the teacher and parents. It is very important that teachers and
parents work together to achieve the best possible student progress. Any time
you wish to have a conference with a teacher, please contact the school office
and a date/time will be arranged.
Teachers normally are not available to meet for a conference without
notice. “Dropping in” the classroom may
seem convenient, but it can be very disruptive for the students in the
classroom.
Two Parent/Teacher Conferences are
scheduled. The school secretary will schedule times, and work schedules will be
accommodated as parents are assigned conference times.
REPORT CARDS AND PROGRESS REPORTS
Report
cards are sent home four times a year after each nine-week period. The purpose
of the report card is to inform parents of their child's progress in school.
Parents should sign the report card and return it promptly to the classroom
teacher. The parent's signature indicates that the parent has seen the report
card. Parents are always encouraged to have conferences with their child's
teacher to discuss progress, conduct, etc. We only ask that you call for an
appointment to ensure the availability of the teacher.
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continued )
At
the midpoint of the nine-week grading period progress reports are sent home
with the all students. Parents or guardians should sign the bottom portion and
return it to their child's teacher. If, after the fifth day following the
parents' receipt of a progress report, the child has not returned the signed
form to school, a letter and duplicate progress report will be sent. Progress
reports should be signed and returned to the principal's office. The purpose of
this procedure is to ensure that proper communication between school and home
is maintained.
The district
tests twice a year. The Stanford Achievement Test is given in the fall and the
Illinois Standards Achievement Test is given in the spring. The test results
are available upon request in the school office.
Students
should bring to school only those materials needed for class. All items should
be marked with name and grade in case they are misplaced. The school will not
accept responsibility for personal items brought to school. A lost and found
area is located in or near the Office.
GRADING SYSTEM
This grading system is provided to bring about uniformity in grading to
give all letters the same value and to establish a common meaning among
students who receive these grades and parents who read the teacher's reports.
A = 96-100 B+=90-92 C+=83-85 D+=75-76
A-= 93-95 B = 88-89 C = 80-82 D
= 73-74
B-= 86-87 C-= 77-79 D-= 70-72 F=
69 or below
+'A'
grade is the honor grade and represents work for definitely superior
quality.
This grade is
reserved for the outstanding students; Completion of assignments on time,
Positive contributions to class work, Quality and neatness in work, Evidence of
ability to work independently.
+'B' grade
represents work of excellent quality and is given to those who do work which is
clearly above the average; Mastery of major portion of assigned work; Average
class response; All work handed in on time; Indication of above average
ability.
+'C'
grade represents honest effort and an average degree of accuracy and
success.
+'D'
grade represents completion of the minimum required work.
+'F'
grade is given when the student has not completed the minimum required work
and/or the quality of the task is unacceptable.
Retention is based on poor academic
performance in the core subjects of Math, Language Arts,
The Board of
Education of St. Libory CSD #30 in support of the aims of public education,
believe that behavior of students attending public schools shall reflect
standards of good citizenship demanded of members of a democratic society.
Self-discipline is one of the important ultimate goals of education. The Board
of Education believes also that, while education is a right of American youth,
it is not an absolute right, it is qualified first by eligibility
requirements. Pupils who fail to perform
those duties required of them upon attendance in school may be excluded from
the school.
-RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
To attend school
2.
To express his/her opinion in an appropriate manner
3.
To dress in such a way as to express personality
4.
To expect that the school be a safe place
5.
To be informed of and adhere to reasonable rules and
regulations
6.
To respect the rights and individuality of others
( continued)
7.
To refrain from gross disobedience or misconduct of
behavior
8.
To maintain the best possible level of academic achievement
9.
To respect the exercise of authority by all school
personnel
10.
To refrain from libel, slanderous remarks, and
obscenity in verbal or non-verbal expression
11.
To dress and groom in a manner that meets reasonable
standards of health, cleanliness and safety
12.
To be punctual and present in the regular or assigned
program
Note that this
is not intended to be a source of student rights, but represents the general
rules and policies of the district.
STUDENT RECORDS- FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
FERPA affords parents and students over 18 years
of age (“Eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s
education records.
a.
The right to
inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the
School receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should
submit to the School principal a written request that identifies the record(s)
they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and
notify the parent of eligible students of the time and place where the records
may be inspected.
b. The right to request the amendment of the
student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes is
inaccurate. Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record
that they believe is inaccurate. They should write the School principal,
clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it
is inaccurate. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested, the
School will respond with the decision and advise of the right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the
hearing procedures will be provided when notified of the right to a hearing.
c.
The right to
consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the
students education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes
disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without
consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational
interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an
administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including
health or medical staff and law enforcement unit; a person serving on the
School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to
perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or
therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in
performing his/her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational
interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to
fulfill his/her professional responsibility. Upon request, the School discloses
education records without consent to officials of another school district in
which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
d. The right to file a complaint with the U.S.
Department of Education concerning alleged failures by St. Libory CSD30 to
comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that
administers FERPA:
Family Policy Compliance Office
400
The student permanent record
consists of basic identifying information, academic transcript, attendance
records, accident reports and health record, and record of release of permanent
information. The permanent record shall be kept for 60 years after graduation
or withdrawal.The student temporary record consists of all information not
required to be in the student permanent record including family background
information, test scores, psychological evaluations, special education files,
teacher anecdotal records, and disciplinary information. The temporary record
will be reviewed every four years for destruction of out-of-date information
and will be destroyed entirely within five years after graduation or permanent
withdrawal.
Parents may copy any and all information
contained in either or both student records. There may be a small charge for
copies, not to exceed $.35 a page. This fee will be waived for those unable to
afford such costs.
The following is designated as public information
and shall be released to the general public, unless the parents request that
any or all such information not be release; students name and address, grade
level, birth date and place, parent's names and addresses, information on
participation in school sponsored activities and athletics, the students major
field of study, and period of attendance in the school.
A parent or student may not be forced by any
person or agency to release information from the temporary record in order to
secure any right, privilege of benefit, including employment, credit or
insurance.
PROTECTION OF PUPIL
RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)
PPRA
affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and
use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exam. These
include the right to:
·
Consent before students are required to submit a
survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas if the survey
is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education
(ED); political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
mental or psychological problems of the student or
( continued )
student’s family; sex behavior or attitudes; illegal,
anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; critical appraisals of
others with whom respondents have close family relationships; legally recognized
privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents’ or
income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
·
Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a
student out of; any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening as a condition of
attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to
protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing,
vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or
required under State law; and activities involving collection, disclosure or
use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or
otherwise distribute the information to others.
·
Inspect, upon request and before administration
or use; protected information surveys of students; instruments used collect
personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or
other distribution purposes; and instructional material used as part of the
educational curriculum.
These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is
18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law.
St. Libory CSD30 has adopted
policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as
arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected
information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal
information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. Parents will
be directly notified of these policies at least annually at the start of each
school year and after any substantive changes. Parents of students who are
scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below will
be directly notified, such as through U.S. Mail or email providing an
opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation.
Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys.
Following is a list of the specific activities and
surveys covered under this requirement; collection,
disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales,
or other distribution; administration of any protected
information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED; and any non-emergency,
invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
Parents
who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy
Compliance Office
St. Libory School works in
cooperation with Head Start and a Preschool Screening process to identify
eligible students who are not currently receiving services. Once located, these
students are placed in an appropriate program that meets their individual
needs.
FAPE is provided for all
children with disabilities that are between the ages of 3 and 21 and who have
not yet graduated from high school. At St. Libory School, this includes grades
PreK through 8th. Freeburg Community High School District 77 serves
older students. Special education services are coordinated with the Belleville
Area Special Services Cooperative.
Programs are available for all handicapping conditions; learning
disability, behavioral disorders, speech therapy, early childhood education,
hearing impaired, vision impaired, and mentally retarded. Specific questions/concerns should be
directed towards the building principal.
PARENT TEACHER COMMITTEE
An active and supportive Parent
Teacher Club (PTC) works for the benefit of all students. Activities include meetings every other month,
Fall Festival and fundraising. For information, contact the school office for
the current contact person's name and phone number.
BUS CONDUCT
When students
are being transported to and from school on buses, they are as much a part of
the school as though they were on the campus. The rules of good citizenship,
conduct, and fairness should prevail. The superintendent shall be responsible
for development of rules, etc. mindful of safety and safe operation. Only authority of the Superintendent, and only
with advance notification may make denial of the privilege of riding the bus to
the parents. In extreme instances, where
a long-term or permanent suspension is being considered, the procedure outlined
in the Illinois School Code shall be followed.
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 that are not in
accord with reasonable standards of health, safety, modesty, and decency will
be considered inappropriate. Specific examples are as follows;
·
Attire which
promotes obscenity, denigration of others, offensive language, drugs, tobacco
products, or alcohol.
·
Headgear shall
not be worn in the school building, except for a medical or religious purpose.
Students wearing a hat will be warned the first time, and the second time it
will be taken and returned at the end of the school year.
·
No clothing
considered to be revealing will be allowed. This would include, but not be
limited to, bare midriffs, certain holes in clothing, and low cut tops. Skirts
and shorts are to be no shorter than a students’ longest fingertip when they
are standing with their arms at their sides.
·
Pants should not
sag excessively nor expose undergarments.
·
Shirts having
bare backs, one-shoulder, or spaghetti straps may not be worn.
These guidelines apply to all students, boys and
girls. First time offenders will be given the option to change into other
clothes or otherwise remedy the situation. Disciplinary action will be taken
with repeat offenders
Students must be in attendance a portion of the day of the
event, with an excused absence the remainder of the day, in order to be
permitted attendance to an extracurricular activity.
In the operation of the schools, it
is hoped that the hallmark of the exercise of authority will always be fairness. Every effort should be made to secure
understanding and acceptance of decisions that are made in good faith. At times there may be legitimate differences
of opinion between student and staff member.
The student should know that he/she and/or his/her parents have a right
to a hearing and a judgment by persons other than the one with whom the
disagreement lies. The school principal,
if he/she is not involved, shall be the first recourse. The Board will extend to students their full
rights as provided by law. It is the
Board's desire that the exercise of authority necessary in a school setting be
fair and that the student's rights be fully protected. DUE PROCESS IS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY
PROCEDURE BOOK, WHICH IS FOUND IN THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE.
Students have both
the right and the responsibility to express school related concerns and
grievances to the administration. For the discussion and consideration of a
grievance, any student or group of students should request a meeting time and
place with the principal. One faculty member of the student's choice may be
present at such meeting(s). Such time
and place will be designated upon request.
All students are required to take
physical education. All activities in our program are appropriate for
elementary school age students. All students must provide a pair of gym shoes
to be worn only when playing in the gym (non-skid). If a child can not participate in physical
activity parents should please send a note explaining the reason.
FIELD TRIPS
The school seeks to expand the
background of its students through experiences outside the classrooms. Students are afforded a variety of field
trips, as all grade levels are eligible to take at least one field trip each
year. Parents/guardians are encouraged
to volunteer as chaperones on these outings by calling the office or classroom
teacher. Students who have accumulated
three (3) or more detentions per quarter and/or owe money/fees in excess of $75
are not eligible to go on class field trips, but will be provided with an
appropriate educational program at school on that day. The detention requirement may be waived if a
parent accompanies the student on the field trip. The money requirement may be waived if the
principal has agreed to a payment plan with the parent to eventually pay all
fees owed.
SPORTS
The school offers a variety of sports for student
participation. Students are encouraged to participate and to enjoy the fun
associated with playing a sport. The
following sports are offered:
FALL-------------- Baseball (Boys)
WINTER--------- Basketball (Girls) Basketball (Boys) Cheerleading
SPRING---------- Volleyball (Girls) Track (Boys & Girls)
Cheerleading is open only to 7th
and 8th grade students.
Cheerleaders are expected to cheer at varsity boy’s home and away
basketball games as long as there is not a conflict with girl’s
basketball. There must be 5 students
out for cheerleading for the sport to be offered.
The coaches will make out practice schedules for parent
information. If you need to communicate
with a coach please call the school for assistance. Any questions regarding the
sports program should be directed to the athletic director and/or the
Principal.
ALL
STUDENTS PLAYING SPORTS AND/OR CHEERLEADING MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL BEFORE THEY
WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE. THIS IS
A STATE RULE. FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
OFFICE. THEY MUST ALSO EITHER SUBMIT PROOF OF MEDICAL INSURANCE, OR PURCHASE
THE AVAILABLE SCHOOL INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Athletic lockers are available in
the locker rooms. If there is a large number of student athletes some students
may have to share lockers. The lockers
are rented for $3.00 a year. At the end of the year students returning their
locks will be refunded the $3.00.
This activity code is an attempt to state expectations and help
influence positive behavior of those students representing St. Libory School.
St. Libory School believes that it is a privilege to participate in extra curricular
activities. Students that participate in
extra curricular activities are representatives of the school and
community; therefore, when they choose
to participate in an activity, the expectations of the students will be higher.
Certain rules will apply to all participants in all EXTRA CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES. Penalties shall be cumulative beginning with and throughout the
students participation in extra curricular activities while attending St.
Libory School. This code also applies on weekends and after school hours and
will be enforced when observed by a certified member of the staff and/or a law
enforcement official. Activities included are Band, basketball, volleyball,
baseball, cheerleading, and track.
FIRST OFFENSE: Student will lose participation privilege in
the following sports. The number indicates the number of events the student
will be excluded from:
3-----basketball 3-----cheerleaders 2-----volleyball 2-----softball 1-----track
SECOND OFFENSE: The excluded events will be doubled.
THIRD OFFENSE: Will result in the loss of a full calendar
year of athletic eligibility.
ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURE FOR ATHLETICS
At the beginning of each school
year eligibility will be determined at the end of the second week. A student's eligibility will be determined on
a weekly basis on each Friday. A
student's weekly eligibility will be determined by averaging the total number
of points accumulated from the beginning of the quarter by the total number of
required homework, worksheets, tests, etc.
The previous quarter's average will be figured only in the averaging of
the lst week of each quarter.
EXAMPLE: If a student becomes ineligible on Friday
(grade check) they will remain ineligible through to the following Friday at
which time an evaluation (grade check) of the student's progress will be
evaluated to determine if he/she is passing.
If the student is passing then he/she will be eligible to participate on
the weekend if competition is scheduled.
There will be no practicing during the week of ineligibility. Ineligible players are not permitted to ride
the team bus to/from away games. ALL
SUBJECTS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY. THIS INCLUDES MUSIC,
ART, P.E., COMPUTER AND BAND.
The Board expects student’s
conduct to be such as to contribute to a productive learning climate.
Individual rights are to be honored and protected; however, the rights of one
individual shall not take precedence over those of another individual or of the
group itself, and all pupils shall have equal rights and equal responsibilities
in their demeanor in the classroom or on any school property. The Board
endorses the following principles of student conduct:
1.
Respect for law and those given the authority to administer it shall be
required of all students. This includes conformity to school rules as well as
general provisions of the law regarding minors.
2.
Respect for the rights of others, consideration of their privileges, and
cooperative citizenship shall be expected of all members of the school
community.
3.
Respect for real and personal property, pride in one's work, achievement
within the range of one's ability, and exemplary personal standards of
courtesy, decency, honesty, and wholesome attitudes shall be maintained.
4.
Respect for individual worth to the end that every student shall be
assisted to the limit of his/her ability is an obligation of the school. Diligence and a sincere desire to profit from
the opportunity offered are an obligation of the school as well as the student.
Discipline may be imposed for any misbehavior on school
grounds, at school sponsored events, while representing the school, while using
school equipment, or any activity which occurs any place and causes or is
likely to cause substantial disruption to the educational environment. Specifically, hazing and gang activity are
prohibited.
The St. Libory Discipline Policy
is a general guide for students, parents, and staff. The lists and consequences
are not intended to cover all possible situations and the
superintendent/principal will use professional judgment in responding to deeds
of misbehavior and subsequent consequences, students' right to due process.
Behaviors are categorized into three types with related consequences;
LEVEL I
discipline deals with minor misbehavior that impedes the orderly operation
of the school (classroom, restroom, cafeteria, gym, hallways, school grounds,
school bus and all school sponsored activities). LEVEL I misbehavior includes,
but is not limited to:
1.
Minor disturbances (running, pushing, wrestling, shouting, loitering,
etc.)
2.
Improper attire (advertising tobacco, alcohol, drugs, profanity)
3.
Classroom disturbances as defined by the teachers' classroom rules
4.
Excessive tardiness (two or more
tardies to school in one grading period)
5.
Cheating
LEVEL I consequences include, 1. Established
classroom consequences as mandated by the teacher, 2. Referral to school
administration, 3. Parent contact and/or conference, or 4. After School
Detention
LEVEL II
misbehavior represents misconduct that frequently disrupts the school's
learning climate, endangers the well being of others, or damages school
property. Acts such as these require administrative action. LEVEL II misbehavior includes, but is not
limited to:
1.
A repetition of Level I offenses
2.
Physical or verbal threats including fighting
3.
Disrespect or insubordination toward any school staff
member at school or on the bus
4.
Petty theft
(under $20.00)
5.
Verbal abuse including name calling and use of
profanity
6.
Minor acts of vandalism
(under $50.00)
7.
Leaving school grounds without proper authorization
from superintendent
LEVEL II consequences include, 1.
Referral to school administration, 2. Parent conference, 3. Student detention after school for 1 hour not
to exceed five days, 4. No more than three days school suspension, or 5.
Reparations, if appropriate.
LEVEL III
misbehavior is very serious and always requires immediate administrative
action and at least temporary removal of the student. These acts may represent
a direct threat to the health and safety of others. The intervention of law
enforcement authorities and action by the School Board may be necessary. LEVEL III misbehavior includes, but is not limited
to:
1.
Repetition of Level II offenses
2.
Deliberate physical injury to any person on school
grounds including physical attack.
Possession and/or use of a knife or any other weapon or injurious and/or
their use in a dangerous manner
3.
Major acts of vandalism including setting fires
4.
Theft (over
$20.00)
5.
Gross disobedience to a teacher, administrator, or
other school employee
6.
Acts which are seriously disruptive or abusive
(including sexual misconduct) or that create a hazard, and
7.
Any act involving a civil wrong or crime
LEVEL III consequences may
include, 1. Referred to school administrator, 2. Parent conference, 3. Not more
than 10 days suspension from school, or 4. Recommendation of expulsion to the
school board by the superintendent.
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION
The teacher or
principal who gives the detention will notify the child's parent by phone or
written notice at least one day prior to the day the detention is to be
served. School staff will supervise
students who are detained after school.
Detention for any given day is limited to sixty (60) minutes. The following school day will be designated
as the detention day. If a detention
falls on a day of an extra curricular event the student will serve the
detention and will not be permitted to attend the event or allowed to
participate regardless of the scheduled event time. Parents must call if there is a problem with
serving the detention on the date assigned otherwise it will be considered an
unexcused absence. Receiving an
unexcused absence will result in being assigned TWO detentions. Possible causes for a detention include;
aggressive behavior (i.e. pushing a person), inappropriate behavior (i.e.
tripping a person), inappropriate language (i.e. cursing), disrespect (i.e. talking back to a teacher),
insubordination (i.e. refusing to cooperate).
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Students who receive a detention
will be expected to sit quietly and conduct themselves as in a classroom
setting. They are expected to take a
bathroom and drink break before coming to detention. Detention is a consequence of misbehavior so
should not be a time when students can work on homework and receive help from
the teacher. Students should have to
take their homework home and complete it there. If a student receives a
detention for repeatedly not turning in homework, that student will have to
work on homework without the assistance of the teacher who is on duty.
A student who receives THREE
after school detention (total) will be assigned to an in-school suspension on
the FOURTH OFFENSE. If the student
receives a FIFTH OFFENSE he/she will receive further out of school
suspensions. This will be on a semester
basis (2 quarters). The student will
start over the second semester.
In school
suspensions are served in the Principal's office. The student will spend the
entire day in the office. They will eat
their lunch in the office. The student will do their daily assignments for that
day. They will receive full credit for all work they complete and turn in to
the teacher that day. In school suspensions are assigned by the Principal.
The Principal
assigns this suspension. A student receiving an out of school suspension WILL
NOT be allowed to turn in homework for credit and can not attend any school
activity. This is in accordance with Illinois School Code.
With regard to school
suspension, the following procedure will be observed:
1. The student will be given oral and/or written
notification of the charges and evidence to support the charges.
2. If the student denies the charges they will
be granted the opportunity to present an explanation to the superintendent. The superintendent will inform the student
whether or not the suspension will be enforced.
3. In all cases, the parent/guardian will be
notified immediately of any suspension and will be provided a written statement
within ten school days. Parents may seek a formal review of the suspension
through the school board or hearing
officer and the student, at their expense, may be represented by an attorney
and may put forth a defense at the formal hearing or review. The school board
and administration recognize their responsibility to maintain order and
security in the school. School property, including but not limited to student
desks and lockers, is subject to search and seizure in accordance with school
district policy. St. Libory Discipline Policy regarding the use, possession or
distribution of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs is presented in the
"Summarization of Drug and Alcohol School Policy".
A student will
be advised of the charges against him/her and be given the opportunity to
respond to the charges. The student and his/her
parents will be advised by the administration of any disciplinary action taken
as a result of the charges. The student or parents may appeal the disciplinary
action by responding in writing to the Principal within three days of receiving
the results of the charges.
No student shall, on the basis of
his or her sex, be denied equal access to programs, activities, services or
benefits, or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage, or
opportunity. The District has a grievance procedure, which may be followed in
the event a student feels they have been denied access to school opportunities.
A copy of this procedure is available in the school office upon request.
Sexual harassment of students is
prohibited. Sexual harassment is defined as follows:
1.
An employee's or District agent's unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or
sex-based nature, imposed on the basis of sex, that denies or limits the
provision of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or that makes
such conduct a condition of a student's academic status.
2.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal
or physical conduct of a sexual or sex-based nature by anyone, including
students, imposed on the basis of sex, that has the purpose or effect of, a.
Substantially interfering with a student's educational environment, b. Creating
an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment, c. Depriving a student of
aid, benefits, services, or treatment, or d. Making a submission to or reject
of unwelcome conduct affecting academic decisions impacting the student. Students who believe they are victims of
sexual harassment are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Principal. An allegation that one student was sexually
harassed by another student shall be referred to the Principal for appropriate
action.
TEXTBOOK LOAN
The
District participates in the State of
Definitions of Terms:
Tobacco/Alcohol/Drug/Mood
Altering Substance: includes any tobacco or tobacco products, any alcohol or
malt beverage, any drug listed as a controlled substance, over the counter
medication, or medication for which a prescription is required under the law,
or any substance which is intended to alter mood.
Examples of the above include,
but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, beer, wine,
wine coolers, liquor, marijuana, hashish, chemical solvents, glue, narcotics,
stimulants, hallucinogens, depressants, look-alike substances and any capsules
or pills not registered in accordance with the District policy for the
administration of medication to students in school.
Distribution: deliver, sell, or
give any alcohol, tobacco, drug, or mood altering substance, as defined by this
policy, from one person to another or to aid therein.
Possession: knowingly possess or
hold, without any attempt to distribute, any tobacco, alcohol, drug, or mood
altering substance determined to be illegal or restricted by this policy.
Use/Under the Influence of:
individuals are determined to be using or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or mood altering substances based on a checklist of physical signs and
symptoms.
Drug Paraphernalia: includes any
utensil or item, which in the school's judgment can be associated with the use
of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or mood altering substances.
This policy
applies at all times to students on school grounds, in school buildings, on school
buses, or on other school property. It also applies to students at school
sponsored and related activities (including field, athletic, and music trips or
events, whether held before or after school, evenings, summers or weekends).
Students shall be subjected to discipline pursuant to the procedures and
provisions outlined in Board Policy. In addition to this policy, a student
participating in extracurricular activities will be subject to the guidelines
set forth in the extracurricular activity policy.
1. All personnel should immediately report to an
administrator any student on school property or at a school related function
who is suspected of the use, possession, or distribution of tobacco, alcohol,
drugs, or mood altering substances or the possession of drug paraphernalia.
Personnel should avoid making any direct accusations to the student.
2. In cases of self referral (unless a clear and
imminent danger or health issue is involved or the student is "under the
influence" or in "possession" of), the student will be referred
to the school personnel. The student will also be told of available agencies in
the area and encouraged to seek help.
It shall be the
policy of the Board of Education that the possession, use, or distribution of tobacco
or tobacco products is prohibited as stated under the Scope and Application
section of this policy. A student who is found to be in violation of this
policy for the first time shall be subject to the following action:
a. The building administration or its designee
shall immediately contact parents or guardians.
b. The student, his locker, and other
possessions will be searched as outlined under Search and Seizure in this
policy. Any evidence that is confiscated
shall be treated according to the procedures for confiscated substances.
c. The student shall receive a 1-day in school
suspension or equivalent detention time along with an education assignment,
such as a written review of literature, films, etc., on the effects of tobacco
use. Parents or guardians will be
notified of the suspension.
d. A conference between the parents or
guardians, student, administrator, and other persons who, in the judgment of
the administration, could make contributions, shall be scheduled as soon as
possible.
e. An anecdotal report describing the incident
shall be written by staff member(s) having knowledge of the incident.
Subsequent
offenses of the above:
a. Parents or guardians shall be immediately
contacted by the administration.
b. The student, his locker, and other
possessions will be searched as outlined under Search and Seizure in this
policy. Any evidence that is confiscated
shall be treated according to the procedures for confiscated substances.
c. The student shall receive a
3-day in-school suspension or equivalent detention time along with an education
assignment, such as a written review of literature, films, etc., on the effects
of tobacco use. Parents or guardians will
be notified of the suspension.
d. A conference between the parents or
guardians, student, administrator, and other persons who, in the judgment of
the administration, could make contributions, shall be scheduled as soon as
possible.
e.
An anecdotal report describing the incident shall be
written by staff member(s) having knowledge of the incident.
It shall be the policy of the Board
of Education that the possession of drug paraphernalia, or the possession, use,
or distribution of alcohol, drugs, or mood altering substances is prohibited as
stated under the Scope and Application of this policy. Furthermore, students shall not be permitted
to attend or remain in school while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
mood altering substances.
A student who is found to use, possess,
or be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or mood altering substances
for the first time shall be subject to the following action:
a. Parents or guardians shall be immediately contacted
by the administration. The student shall be sent home or removed from the
school for medical attention if necessary.
If parents or guardians cannot be reached, the decision to get medical
attention for the student or to isolate the student from other students shall
be made by the administration in consultation with the school nurse, if so
employed by the school.
b. The student, his locker, and other
possessions will be search as outlined under Search and Seizure in this policy.
Any evidence that is confiscated shall be treated according to the procedures
for confiscated substances.
c. The Superintendent shall notify the police
department having jurisdiction over the area in which the school is located and
the student shall be referred for appropriate action.
d. The student shall be suspended
for a minimum of three (3) days. This may be an in-school or out-of-school
suspension. Parents or guardians will be
notified of the suspension. The
administration and Board of Education shall retain the discretion to impose
additional disciplinary action including expulsion pursuant to the laws of the
State of
e. A conference between the parents or
guardians, student, administrator, and other persons who, in the judgment of
the administration, could make contributions, shall be scheduled as soon as
possible.
f. An anecdotal report describing the incident
shall be written by staff member (s) having knowledge of the incident.
Subsequent
offenses of the above:
a. Parents or guardians shall be immediately
contacted by the administration. The student shall be sent home or removed from
the school for medical attention if necessary. If parents or guardians cannot be reached, the decision to get
medical attention for the student or to isolate the student from other students
shall be made by the administration in consultation with the school nurse, if
so employed by the school.
b. The student, his locker, and
other possessions will be searched as outlined under Search and Seizure in this policy. Any evidence that
is confiscated shall be treated according to the procedures of confiscated
substances.
c. The Superintendent shall notify the police
department having jurisdiction over the area in which the school is located and
the student shall be referred for appropriate action.
d. The student shall be suspended
for a minimum of 10 days. This may be an in school or out of school suspension,
as decided by the administration.
Parents or guardians will be notified of the suspension. The administration and
Board of Education shall retain the discretion to impose additional
disciplinary action including expulsion pursuant to the laws of the State of
e. A conference between the parents or
guardians, student, administrator, and other persons who, in the judgment of
the administration, could make contributions shall be scheduled as soon as
possible.
An anecdotal report describing
the incident shall be written by staff member (s) having knowledge of the
incident.
Any student who is found distributing alcohol, drugs, or mood
altering substances for the first time shall be subject to the following
action:
a.
Parents or guardians shall be immediately contacted by
the administration.
b.
The student, his locker, and other possessions will be
searched as outlined under Search and Seizure in this policy. Any evidence that is confiscated shall be
treated according to the procedures for confiscated substances.
c.
The Superintendent shall notify the police department
having jurisdiction over the area in which the school is located and the
student shall be referred for appropriate action.
d.
The student shall receive a minimum 5-day out of school
suspension. Parents or guardians will be notified of the suspension. The administration and Board of Education may
consider reducing the penalty to a minimum of a 3 day suspension if the parents
or guardians elect to have the student undergo an assessment by a licensed drug
and alcohol agency and the parents or guardians agree to comply with the
agency's recommendations.
e.
A conference between the parents or guardians, student,
administrator, and other persons who, in the judgment of the administration,
could make contributions shall be scheduled as soon as possible.
f.
An anecdotal report describing the incident shall be
written by staff member (s) have knowledge of the incident.
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Subsequent
offenses of the above:
a. Parents or guardians shall be immediately contacted
by the administration.
b. The student,
his locker, and other possessions will be search as outlined under
Search and Seizure in this policy. Any evidence that is confiscated shall be
treated according to the procedures for
confiscated substances.
c.
The Superintendent shall notify the police department
having jurisdiction over the area in which the school is located and the
student shall be referred for appropriate action.
d. The student shall receive a 10-day out of
school suspension. Parents or guardians will be notified of the
suspension. The administration and Board
of Education shall retain the discretion to impose additional disciplinary
action including expulsion pursuant to the laws of the State of
e. A conference between parents, student,
administrator, and other persons who, in the judgment of the administration,
could make contributions shall be scheduled as soon as possible.
f. An anecdotal report describing the incident
shall be written by staff member(s) having knowledge of the incident.
Any student found to possess drug paraphernalia for the first time
shall be subject to the following:
a. Parents or guardians shall be immediately
contacted by the administration.
b. The administration and Board
of Education shall retain the discretion to impose additional disciplinary
action including suspension or expulsion pursuant to the laws of the State of
c. A conference between the parents or
guardians, student, administrator and other persons who, in the judgment of the
administration, could make contributions, shall be scheduled as soon as
possible.
d. An anecdotal report describing
the incident shall be written by staff member(s) having knowledge of the
incident.
The following
procedure is recommended to protect the administrator, the school, and the
rights of the student:
1. Never accuse a student of possession or use
of anything. State that there is a
suspicion of possession or use.
2. The administrator should place any
confiscated sample in a sealed envelope or container with a witness present.
3. The following should be noted on the outside
of the sealed envelope or container:
-date and time -school name -description of contents -signature of both parties
4. Make a separate list of every object found in possession of the
student. Include the date, time,
description, and signature of the administrator and witness.
5. The administrator should contact the
authorities in any instance of possession of alcohol, drugs, or mood altering
substances.
6. The authority receiving the sample should
verify in the presence of the administrator that the indicated sample was
received. Have the officer sign the
sealed envelope or container.
7. The proper authorities will analyze
confiscated substances.
The Board
recognizes its responsibility to maintain order and security in the school, to
protect school property, safeguard the education process, and protect the
health, safety, and welfare of students and faculty. Accordingly, school
authorities are authorized to conduct searches of students and their personal
effects, as well as the property of the District, in accordance with this
policy.
STUDENTS AND THEIR PERSONAL
EFFECTS: School authorities (certified employees and school administrators) may
search a student and/or the student's personal effects (e.g. purses, wallets,
knapsacks, book bags, lunch boxes, etc.)
when there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will produce
evidence the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules
of the school. It is preferable to
obtain voluntary disclosure of the suspected property, without coercion or
threat. The search should be conducted
as follows:
----after consent by the
individual, if possible, without coercion or threat.
----outside the view of others,
including students
----in the presence of an
administrator or adult witness
----by a certified employee or
administrator of the same sex.
SCHOOL PROPERTY: School property, including but not limited
to desks and lockers, is owned and controlled by the District and the District
may regulate its use according to school policy and procedures.
School authorities are authorized
to conduct area-wide, general administrative inspections of school property
(e.g. searches of all student lockers) as a means of protecting the health,
safety, and welfare of District employees and
students, with notice to but not necessarily the consent of
the students, and without a search warrant.
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School
authorities may search school property when there are reasonable grounds to
suspect that the search will produce evidence that a student has violated
either the law or the District's rules. It should be noted that automobiles
parked on school property may be searched if there is reasonable cause to
believe a law or District rule has been violated.
SEIZURE OF PROPERTY: If a search
conducted in accordance with this policy produces evidence that the student has
violated or is violating either the law or the District's rules, such evidence
may be seized by school authorities, and disciplinary action will be taken.
When appropriate, such evidence will be transferred to law enforcement
authorities.
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Use of
school technology and internt access is a privilege, not a right, subject to
compliance with the Acceptable Use Policy.
Each parent and student are asked to sign this policy once during a
student’s attendance.
PESTICIDES MANAGEMENT POLICY
St.
Libory District 30 has an Integrated
Pest Management Policy which incorporates building maintenance, sanitation,
physical barriers and as a last resort, the safest and most effective means of
pesticide. Excluded from this notification requirement are disinfectants,
sanitizers, and insecticide and rodenticide baits. Although we have no
intention of spraying or fogging with pesticides during the school day when
children are in attendance, we maintain a voluntary registration. By putting
your name on this list, you are asking to be notified two days before an
airborne pesticide application. In the
event an extreme emergency and pesticides must be used immediately, we will
notify you as soon as possible. Contact the school office if you wish to be
added to this registry.
SCHOOL BOARD
The
School Board meets every 4th Tuesday of each month. Meetings are
held at the school and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public.
Board members are elected on odd years.
STUDENT TELEPHONE USAGE
One of the goals we
strive to teach all students is personal responsibility. Students who habitually use the telephone to
call for routine items not only show a lack of responsibility, but also miss valuable
instructional time. In past years, the
one telephone line has been so busy with students that the office has missed
school related calls coming in. For
these reasons, students may not use the telephone to call home for ‘routine’
matters and may need to face low level consequences. Be assured that any student with a health
related item will be granted permission to use the telephone.
St. Libory
Elementary School and St. Libory Consolidated School District #30 reserve the
right to revise policy and guidelines when situations arise which interfere
with the educational mission of the school.