WELCOME TO HENRY-SENACHWINE GRADE SCHOOL
2014-2015
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
The faculty and administration would like to welcome you to another year at HenrySenachwine Grade School. We hope you take advantage of the fine academic and
extracurricular opportunities that are provided. Success, to the school, means that each
student works at his or her potential. High student achievement requires the cooperation
of the students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and the entire school staff.
If your child has a problem at school, please contact the office, so that you can be advised
of the person you should talk with to resolve the problem. If the problem is not resolved,
talk to the principal, superintendent, and finally the Board of Education. Usually the
Superintendent and the Board are unaware of the problem and cannot resolve the
situation without contacting the principal.
We expect the students and parents/guardians to read the handbook and understand the
rules and regulations contained in it. You, the student, are the most important part of our
school, so be prepared to work hard and make this the best year possible. The staff is
anxiously awaiting the start of the new school year. We know this can be a really great
year. Remember this is your school; take pride in it, and represent your school well.
The provisions of this handbook and discipline code are not considered as irrevocable
contractual commitments between the school and student. Rather, the provisions reflect
the current status of the rules, practices, and procedures as currently practiced and are
subject to change. This handbook is only a summary of board policies governing the
district. Board policies are available to the public at the district office.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the expressed desire of the Henry-Senachwine Community Unit # 5 Board of
Education, administration and instructional staff, that all students at Henry-Senachwine
Grade School enjoy academic success as well as grow socially through positive
experiences in school activities. It is hoped that each student will work toward acquiring
the necessary skills for promotion. This goal is not magically attained but requires a
concentrated effort by four important parties: the student, the parent/guardian, the
teacher, and the administration. Daily attendance, completion of assignments,
preparation for tests, cooperation with instructors, and a willingness to understand the
work within the guidelines as stated in this student handbook are all major ingredients for
a successful learning experience. If at any time questions or concerns arise, you are
encouraged to call or come to the school to find the answer or address the concern that
you might have.
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SCHOOL LOYALTY SONG
We are proud of our athletes. We sing the school loyalty song at our basketball games.
On with Henry; On with Henry; On to victory!
Ever ready, firm and steady, is our Cardinal team,
Rah, Rah, Rah!
On before us, bright and glorious goes our Henry fame.
Fight Cardinals, fight, fight, fight, for Old Henry.
Cha-hee: Cha-haa; Cha-haa-haa-haa: Henry Cardinals,
HEY RAH!!
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
There are certain special responsibilities required of a citizen who is a student in school.
1.
To become informed of and adhere to reasonable rules and regulations
established by the local Board of Education and implemented by school
administrators and teachers
2.
To respect the rights and individuality of other students, school
administrators, and teachers
3.
To refrain from libel, slanderous remarks and obscenity in verbal and
written expression.
4.
To dress and groom in a manner that meets reasonable standards of health,
cleanliness, and safety.
5.
To be punctual and present in the regular or assigned school program.
6.
To refrain from gross disobedience, misconduct, or behavior that
materially and substantially disrupts the educational process.
7.
To maintain the best possible level of academic achievement.
8.
To respect the reasonable exercise of authority by school administrators
and teachers in maintaining discipline in the school and at school
sponsored activities.
9.
Sportsmanship Guidelines
a. Always back your team with true school spirit, and show
respect for your school's reputation.
b. Strive to maintain favorable relations with the opposing teams
and schools.
c. Cooperate with the cheerleaders in pep sessions and at games.
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We encourage all students to live by the Six Pillars of Character:
TRUSTWORTHINESS:
A person of character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, is honest, reliable, and loyal.
Integrity ∙Honesty ∙ Reliability∙ Loyalty
RESPECT:
A person of character values all persons, lives by the Golden Rule, respects the dignity,
privacy, and freedom of others, is courteous and polite to all, and is tolerant and
accepting of differences.
Golden Rule ∙ Tolerance and Acceptance ∙ Nonviolence ∙ Courtesy
RESPONSIBILITY:
A person of character meets the demands of duty, is accountable, pursues excellence, and
exercises self-control.
Duty ∙ Accountability ∙ Pursue Excellence ∙ Self-Control
FAIRNESS:
A person of character is fair and just, is impartial, listens, and is open to differing
viewpoints.
Fairness and Justice ∙ Openness
CARING:
A person of character is caring, compassionate, kind, loving, considerate, and charitable.
Concern for Others ∙ Charity
CITIZENSHIP:
A person of character is a good citizen, does his or her share, helps the community, plays
by the rules, and respects authority and law.
Do Your Share ∙ Respect Authority and Law
STEPS TO COMPLETE FOR ENROLLMENT
Students must be five years old on or before September 1st to be admitted to kindergarten.
Students must be six years old on or before September 1st to be admitted to 1st grade.
No student will be considered as enrolled in school until the parent or legal guardian has
completed the enrollment card stating address and verifying residence in our district. The
enrollment card is to contain the legal name of the child, as should all other school
records.
ITEMS NECESSARY FOR ENROLLMENT ARE:
1.
A copy of the certified birth certificate and social security card for students
entering the first time.
2.
A completed enrollment card signed by the parent or legal guardian.
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Evidence of a physical examination as required by the state law.
4.
Evidence of required immunizations as required by the state law.
5.
Evidence of a dental examination for grades K, 2, and 6 as required by the state
law.
6.
A report card or other official record of work done at your previous school.
7.
Students not in compliance with Illinois physical examination and immunization
requirements will not be allowed to attend school until they are in compliance.
PHYSICAL AND DENTAL EXAMINATIONS
Physical examinations are required immediately prior to the entrance into kindergarten
and upon entrance into the sixth and ninth grades. Pupils who transfer into our district
must present evidence of such examination upon entrance to any grade unless they have
been previously examined in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. In addition
to the physical examination, every child entering kindergarten and every transfer student
who has not previously complied with the law must be immunized against measles,
tetanus, diphtheria, poliomyelitis, pertussis, rubella (3-day measles), and chicken pox.
The deadline for complying with the physical examination and immunization requirement
is the first day of student attendance. Students moving to our school district from out of
state must have a physical examination taken in Illinois before they will be allowed to
attend classes. A dental examination will also be required for students entering
kindergarten, second grade, and sixth grade. The deadline for complying with the dental
examination requirement is May 15 of the current school year. An eye exam is required
for students entering kindergarten or enrolling in a public school for the first time.
VISION SCREENING
Vision screening will be done in October and/or November, as mandated, for the
following children: Vision screening will be performed on students in grades Pre-K,
Kindergarten, 2, and 8 in addition to students receiving Special Education services,
transfer students, and students referred by a teacher. Vision screening is not a substitute
for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to
undergo the vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and
signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the
previous 12 months and that evaluation is on file at the school. Hearing screening will be
performed on students in grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1, 2, and 3 in addition to students
receiving Special Education services, transfer students, and students referred by a teacher.
This notice is not a permission to test and is not required to be returned. Vision and
hearing screening are mandated by the state. All students in the mandated
age/grade/groups for hearing screening will be screened. All students in the mandated
age/grade/group for vision screening, with the exception of students with a vision
examination report on file at the school, will be screened.
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ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE
All Henry-Senachwine Grade School students are expected to attend school regularly in
order to fully benefit from the instructional program and to develop habits of punctuality,
self-discipline, and responsibility. The Educational Reform Act of 1985 require
elementary schools to notify parents within two hours, if students are not in attendance at
school. In order to help us confirm that your child is not supposed to be in school, we
would appreciate parents calling the school prior to 8:30 a.m. to indicate the reason for
absence. In addition, this would be the appropriate time to request the student’s
assignment for the period of the absence. The school’s phone number is (309) 364-2531.
If we have not received your call by 9:00 a.m., we will attempt to call you regarding the
child’s absence from school. Therefore, it is necessary that we have at least two
telephone numbers on file where we can obtain information regarding your child’s
absence. In cases where there has not been communication with the parents, the child’s
absence will be recorded as unexcused. If a student has a medical excuse from P.E., then
this also applies to recess.
PREVENTING BULLYING, INTIMIDATION, AND HARASSMENT
Bullying, intimidation, and harassment diminish a student’s ability to learn and a school’s
ability to educate. Preventing students from engaging in these disruptive behaviors is an
important District goal.
Bullying on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, nationality, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender-related identity or expression, ancestry, age, religion,
physical or mental disability, order of protection status, status of being homeless, or
actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy, association with a
person or group with one or more of the aforementioned actual or perceived
characteristics, or any other distinguishing characteristic is prohibited in each of the
following situations:
1. During any school sponsored education program or activity.
2. While in school, on school property, on school buses or other school vehicles, at
designated school bus stops waiting for the school bus, or at any school sponsored
or school sanctioned events or activities.
3. Through the transmission of information from a school computer, a school
computer network, or other similar electronic school equipment.
For purposes of this policy, the term bullying means any severe or pervasive physical or
verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or electronically,
directed toward a student that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one
or more of the following:
1. Placing the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property.
2. Causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental
health.
3. Substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance.
4. Substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from
the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.
Bullying, intimidation, and/or harassment may take various forms, including without
limitation: threats, stalking, physical violence, sexual harassment, sexual violence, theft,
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public humiliation, destruction of property, or retaliation for asserting or alleging an act
of bullying.
HOMELESS STUDENTS
Each child of a homeless individual and each homeless youth have equal access to the
same free, appropriate public education, as provided to other children and youths. Such
individuals may report to the building principal for information regarding education
related services.
TARDINESS
Attendance will be taken at 8:30 a.m. and turned in to the office. If a student enters the
classroom after 8:30 a.m., he/she will be counted as tardy unless there has been a problem
with a bus; and they should check in at the office. Students who receive unexcused
absences will be subject to the following consequences:
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6.
After the 3rd unexcused tardy absence in a semester, one detention will be given.
After the 4th unexcused tardy absence in a semester, one detention will be given
After the 5th unexcused tardy absence in a semester, two detentions will be given.
After the 6th unexcused tardy absence in a semester, two detentions will be given.
After the 7th unexcused tardy absence in a semester, two detentions will be given.
After the 8th unexcused tardy absence in a semester, a one-day, in-school
isolation will be given.
TRUANCY
The average absence of any student is six per school year.
1. After five absences, a letter outlining school policy and the state requirement
for regular school attendance will be sent home.
2. After nine absences, a student’s attendance will be closely monitored.
Additional unexcused absences may result in a referral to the truancy officer.
MONEY RAISING
The school has established definite policy regarding the raising of funds by student
classes or organizations:
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The sale of yearbooks is approved.
The sale of admission tickets to such school affairs as plays, musical
performances, and athletic contests is approved.
The sale of refreshments at athletic contests is approved.
Funds accumulated by a class or organization may be disbursed only with the approval of
the designated sponsors and the Principal. Purchase orders must be submitted for the
Principal's approval prior to purchase.
STUDENT ILLNESS
Students who are ill should report to their teacher and then to the office any time they are
sick or have had an accident. The office will call their parents if the student is sick
enough to go home. All medicine must be left in the main office.
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MEDICATION
When it becomes necessary for a child to take medication that must be administered
during school hours, the school must be provided with written permission from the
parent. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications such as pain
relievers and cough syrup. Board policy requires that the SCHOOL MEDICATION
AUTHORIZATION FORM be completed and signed by the parents before medicine
can be administered to students at school. Prescription and non-prescription medication
brought to school should be in clearly labeled, original containers with the student’s name
attached and taken immediately to the school office. The school will not provide pain
relievers.
STUDENTS WHO HAVE HAD A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Students who have had a communicable disease such as impetigo, measles, chicken pox,
or pink eye will be allowed to return to school after administrative approval. Students
who develop symptoms of a communicable disease at school will be sent home as soon
as parents are notified and can pick up their child. During the year, we have many
students who contract childhood diseases. We ask parents to notify the school
immediately if their child contracts one of these diseases. Whenever we feel that it is
in the best interest of the students and parents, we will send out notification of these
outbreaks.
HEAD LICE
Students with head lice will only be readmitted after they are nit free. We ask that
parents notify the school immediately if their child/children contract head lice.
GENERAL SCHOOL PROCEDURES
Teachers’ e-mail addresses are listed on the school website (www.henrysenachwine.org).
In order to make it easier for parents and students to deal with school problems, we at
Henry-Senachwine Grade School offer the following procedure:
Scholastic Problems (Homework, tests, personality conflicts, etc.):
Parent: If the parent or guardian wishes to see a teacher concerning a school
problem during school hours:
1. Call the school office (364-2531), and leave a message for the teacher;
or contact the teacher via e-mail. If, having spoken to the teacher, the
situation is not resolved, please contact the principal.
2. When visiting school, please check at the office; and let the school
secretary know you are here for a conference.
Student:
Any time a student is having difficulty with a particular class, be
sure to ask the teacher involved for a private conference during
independent time.
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Personal Problems:
Parent:
Call the school, and ask for the Guidance Counselor. After
discussion, if the parties agree it is necessary, the problem will be
brought to the attention of the Administration.
Student:
Feel free to discuss personal problems with the Guidance
Counselor; conferences are kept confidential.
Bus Transportation and School Business (Changing bus routes, riding different bus
home, a problem with another student, etc.):
Parent:
Call the school, and ask for the Principal.
Student:
Report to the office, and ask to see the Principal.
After having consulted the teacher, the Counselor, and the Principal, and the situation is
still unresolved, parents should then consult the Superintendent and lastly the Board of
Education.
GREIVANCE PROCEDURE
A student, parent/guardian, or community member should notify the district
superintendent if he or she believes that the School Board, its employees, or agents have
violated his or her rights guaranteed by the State or Federal Constitution, State or Federal
statute, or Board policy.
GRADING SYSTEM
A+
100 and up
C+
79-77
A
99-93
C
76-73
A92-90
C72-70
B+
89-87
D+
69-67
B
86-83
D
66-63
B82-80
D62-60
F
59 and below
JUNIOR-HIGH REPORT CARDS
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS (grades 6-8)
Students are encouraged to do their best throughout the school year. At the end of each
grading period, the school will announce Scholastic Honor Roll and Effort and Conduct
Honor Roll.
SCHOLASTIC HONOR ROLL
HIGH HONORS:
1. Must have all A’s in all academic subjects.
2. Must have no grades lower than C in PE, Chorus, Art, Band, Library and
Computer.
REGULAR HONOR ROLL:
1. Must have a B average in all academic subjects.
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2. Must have no grades lower than C in academics, PE, Chorus, Band, Art,
Library and Computer.
Criteria for Effort and Conduct Honor Roll Activity
Each nine-week grading period is scored separately so that each student can start with a
“clean slate” as to promote improvement.
The student must:
1. Have all excellent and good conduct marks from all classes.
2. Have all excellent and good effort marks from all classes.
EFFORT AND CONDUCT
Comment 1
Excellent Effort
Good Effort
Fair Effort
Poor Effort
Please Contact Teacher
Criteria for Comments on Effort
Excellent Effort
The student (is) ALWAYS:
1. Prepared for class.
2. Completes assignments on time.
3. Participates in class.
Good Effort
The student (is) USUALLY:
1. Prepared for class.
2. Completes assignments on time.
3. Participates in class.
Fair Effort
The student (is) SOMETIMES:
1. Prepared for class.
2. Completes assignments on time. (Students who have received a detention
for missing assignments are likely to receive a fair effort.)
3. Participates in class.
Poor Effort
The student (is) RARELY:
1. Prepared for class.
2. Completes assignments on time.
3. Participates in class.
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Comment 2
Excellent Conduct
Good Conduct
Fair Conduct
Poor Conduct
Please Contact Teacher
Criteria for Comment on Conduct
Excellent Conduct
The student (is) ALWAYS:
1. Trustworthy for and toward teachers and peers.
2. Respectful of and toward teachers and peers.
3. Follows classroom and school rules.
Good Conduct
The student (is) USUALLY:
1. Trustworthy for and toward teachers and peers.
2. Respectful of and toward teachers and peers.
3. Follows classroom and school rules.
Fair Conduct
The student (is) SOMETIMES:
1. Trustworthy for and toward teachers and peers
2. Respectful of and toward teachers and peers.
3. Follows classroom and school rules.
Poor Conduct
The student (is) RARELY:
1. Trustworthy for and toward teachers and peers.
2. Respectful of and toward teachers and peers.
3. Follows classroom and school rules.
REQUESTING MAKE-UP WORK
If you wish to pick up homework after school, be sure to call in the morning to indicate
how the homework will be sent home and to ensure that the teacher will have time to
make a list of assignments. Parents requesting assignments for an extended period of
time should give the teacher at least three days to prepare the assignments before they are
to be picked up. Teachers are not required to provide more than five days’ assignments
at one time.
MAKE-UP WORK
It is the student’s responsibility to check with their teachers regarding all class work
missed as a result of absence. When a student knows in advance that he/she will be
absent, an effort should be made to obtain anticipated missed work so that it can be
completed prior to the student’s return to school. Whenever the student’s parent or
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guardian gives an adequate excuse, the student will receive full credit for all make-up
work completed. The work is due and/or the tests will be taken on the day the student
returns to school. Students may be required to complete make-up work during
recess/study hall or other designated times. All missed work during an unexcused
absence will result in zeroes.
HOMEWORK POLICY
In order for students to be successful in school, homework needs to be completed and
turned in on time. If students do not come to class prepared, they fall behind very
quickly. This homework policy will only affect students who continually do not turn in
their homework. Students who refuse to do their work at home may have to stay after
school to complete their assignments. Of course, when a student is sick, he/she will be
allowed time to make up their work. When returning to school after an illness, the
student will be allowed one day for each day of absence to make up any missed
assignments before they are considered late.
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Late and incomplete assignments will be accepted the next day, but they will be
lowered one letter grade.
Assignments not made up by the end of the following day may receive a 50%
credit.
Students will only be allowed three late assignments per subject per nine weeks
without a detention as a consequence.
Every subsequent third missing assignment will result in a detention.
Long term or major assignments may be counted as a double grade and could
result in two zeroes being given if not completed.
Following is an example of reasonable homework expectations:
Grade 6
HOMEWORK TIME FRAME
15-20 minutes of homework per course, per night, not to exceed
one and one-half hours
Grade 7
20-25 minutes of homework per course, per night, not to exceed
two hours
Grade 8
20-30 minutes of homework per course, per night, not to exceed
two and one-half hours
If a student is experiencing difficulty, parents/guardians have the option of
signing off at the upper time limit for a course’s daily homework, if the student
has worked studiously and has produced quality work.
D/F STUDY HALL (Grades 5-8)
Each Friday, students who have a D and/or F in any academic subject will be referred to a
daily 15-minute study hall for the following week. When his/her grade has risen to a C,
he/she will be dismissed from this study hall.
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In this study hall, the supervisor will discuss the concerns related to the D/F grades with
the student(s). New strategies will be suggested and assistance will be given to raise the
grades.
Continuous participation in this study hall could result in a student being referred to the
Building-Based Team for alternative solutions. If a student is in danger of failing a
grade, then his/her schedule may be altered to ensure success. It may be necessary to
limit his/her choice of specialties.
MORNING ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS BEFORE 8:00 A.M.
THERE IS NO ADULT SUPERVISION AT THE SCHOOL BEFORE 8:00 A.M.
Students desiring to participate in the breakfast program may enter the front door at 8:00
a.m. Otherwise, the doors to the school building will open at 8:20 a.m.
LINING UP UPON ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
When students arrive at school at 8:15, they must line up single file. When the bell rings,
they must be in silence before being allowed to enter the building. Students will line up
at the following doors:
K, 1st, 2nd:
Primary door
3rd, 4th and 5th:
Middle door
6th, 7th, and 8th:
Junior-high playground
3-5 Outdoor Guidelines:
 Whistle will be blown at 8:17 a.m.
 Students quietly line up by 8:20 a.m.
 Students will not be allowed to come in for playground equipment.
 Students may throw ball back and forth but no football.
 Do not pass border created by evergreen trees and junior-high sidewalks.
 Supervisors will determine if weather conditions necessitate staying on sidewalks
or coming inside.
 Students participating in the breakfast program must walk outside the building to
the proper door. If they proceed through the hallways, they will be required to
return to the cafeteria and walk around the outside of the building.
3-5 Indoor Guidelines
 Students will line up in junior-high foyer.
 Students may not go to classrooms to hang coats.
 Students must stand in line and visit quietly.
MORNING PASS
Students who have arranged to work with teachers will need a pass to enter the building.
HALL PASS
Students must have a hand-held hall pass to move between classrooms.
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THE SCHOOL DAY
School begins at 8:30 a.m. and is dismissed at 3:15 p.m.
3:15 - All students K-8 riding a bus will be dismissed.
3:20 - All students K-8 not riding a bus will be dismissed.
½ Day kindergarten students will attend from 8:20 a.m. to.11:10 a.m.
STUDENT DRESS
The Board of Education feels that dress and grooming are important and that what a
student wears to school has a direct relationship to the learning atmosphere in school. It
is the obligation of the parents and the responsibility of students to see that reasonable
and proper dress and appearance is maintained at all times in school and at school
activities. Student dress and/or appearance that distract from and/or disrupt the
educational process will not be tolerated.
In all dress, the chest, back, mid-riff, and shoulders must be covered with non-seethrough clothing. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are required to bring a spare set of
clothing, other than P.E. clothes, in case of a clothing infraction. Students who attend
school inappropriately dressed will be told to change into their spare t-shirt and
shorts/sweats in their locker.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
In all dress, the chest, back, mid-riff, back side, and shoulders must be covered with
non-see-through clothing. No low necklines will be allowed. The chest, including
cleavage, must be covered.
SHIRTS AND BLOUSES— Tank top shirts should not be worn, but all students in
grades 3 through 8 may wear appropriate close-fitting, sleeveless tops. All 6th-,
7th-, and 8th-grade students must wear shirts with a sleeve so that no armpits are
visible. Grades Pre-K through 1 may wear tank tops and spaghetti straps. The
length of all tops should be long enough to cover bare mid-riff during reasonable
activity and long enough to tuck in.
SHORTS AND SKIRTS (grades 3-8)—must be no shorter than a 6” inseam and not
too tight or revealing. Skirts worn with leggings will be subject to the same rules as
shorts and skirts. Shorts may only be worn the first and fourth nine-week grading
periods.
PAJAMA PANTS AND RIPPED, TORN, OR EXCESSIVELY REVEALING
clothing are not permitted. Undergarments may not be exposed while standing,
sitting, or moving during activities. Jeans may be worn that are torn/ripped
between the knee and the required length of shorts. A concern for student safety
may result in a request for the student to change pants.
TIGHT CLOTHING—such as spandex, biker shorts, etc. is not acceptable. If a
student wears leggings, the top/skirt must meet length requirements for shorts.
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FOOTWEAR—must be worn at all times and must not pose a safety threat to the
student.
HATS, HOODS, AND SUNGLASSES—are not to be worn in the building.
SUGGESTIVE SLOGANS—on clothing are considered inappropriate for school.
ADVERTISEMENTS—on clothing depicting or symbolizing drugs, alcohol,
tobacco, or judged by the principal to be inappropriate, lewd, or profane are
prohibited.
Any clothing that goes against common decency, common sense, common
cleanliness, and common concern for the good of the school and community is not
acceptable dress for Henry-Senachwine Grade School students. The principal will
make the final decision on infractions of the dress code.
The administration may use discretionary powers to deviate from these guidelines
when considering the appropriateness of individual cases.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS—All 6th, 7th and 8th graders are required
to wear a gym uniform during PE class. These uniforms may be purchased in the
school office and are not to be worn to other regular classes. P.E. uniforms, old or
new, are not to be worn in the classroom.
COATS AND OUTERWEAR- Coats and other outerwear cannot be worn in the
classrooms. Purses, backpacks and book bags should be left in lockers.
LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
When parents need to pick up students during the school day, they should report to the
office to pick up their child/children. No student is to leave the school grounds during
the school day without first being signed out of the office by an adult. Students are not
allowed to walk home during the school day.
VISITORS
Henry-Senachwine Grade School welcomes parents and visitors to our school. Visitors
are to park in the parking area in front of the building and enter the building through the
front doors. Upon entering the building during the school day, all parents and visitors
are to first report to the office. The office personnel will assist them at that time and
issue a pass if appropriate. Parents who wish to visit classes or pick up their children,
must first stop by the office. We do this for the protection of students and teachers.
Concerts that occur during the school day welcome siblings who are not attending the
grade school as long as they behave appropriately. Any student not behaving
appropriately will be asked to leave the building.
With pre-arranged classroom teacher permission, siblings not attending the grade school
may assist with special classroom activities.
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STUDENT VISITORS ARE DISCOURAGED AND WILL NOT BE GIVEN
PERMISSION TO VISIT.
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT/TELEPHONE USE
Whenever possible, students should prearrange their transportation home following
practices and games. If it is necessary to use a telephone to call home, students should
check with their coach or other school personnel. Students may use the office phone
during the school day for emergencies after they have received permission from a
member of the office staff. Making after-school arrangements with friends is not an
emergency. They should also have a pass from their teacher. The use of the office
telephone will be limited to: First Grading Period-5 uses and 3 uses for each grading
period for the remainder of the year. The use of cellular telephones is prohibited with the
exception of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Cell phones must be turned in at the morning
lunch-deposit station in the junior-high wing first thing in the morning. Labeled one-zip
bags will house individual phones. All cell phones will be distributed at 3 p.m. in the
junior-high classrooms. Cell phones may be brought to school if they are needed because
the student has an extracurricular event after school. Otherwise, they are strongly
discouraged. No cell phone usage may occur on school grounds before 3:20 p.m.
1. After one infraction, the cell phone will be confiscated, collected by a
parent, and a detention given.
2. After the second infraction, the cell phone will be confiscated for the
remainder of the week, collected by the parent, and an in-school isolation
will be given.
3. After the third infraction, a meeting with parents will be arranged and a
Saturday detention will be given.
All other electronic equipment (I Pods MP3 players, etc.) should be placed in
backpacks/lockers once the student is on school grounds. Students may be given
permission to use electronic headsets during junior-high honor roll study hall. The
school will not be responsible for lost or stolen electronic equipment.
PETS
Before students bring pets to school, they must have the permission of their teacher. It is
recommended that a parent bring the pet and then wait until the pet has been shown to
take the pet home. Parents should refrain from bringing pets into the building before and
after school.
LUNCH ACCOUNTS
We offer a free and reduced lunch program for those who qualify. Application forms are
available in the school office. Our school uses a computerized lunch program to keep
track of money deposited and meals eaten. Each account is like a bank account. Money
is deposited into the account, and the proper amount is subtracted whenever the student
eats lunch or breakfast. Students may make a deposit in their lunch account in the
morning before school. Paraprofessionals are stationed at each entrance to the school to
accept payments. Every Friday, kitchen personnel will contact parents whose children
have a negative lunch account. If your child should fall below zero during the week,
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he/she may have two credit lunches and then a peanut butter sandwich and carton of milk
for the remainder of the week. In an effort to eliminate closing the school year with
negative lunch accounts, the guideline for credit lunches will change toward the end of
the school year.
WAIVER OF STUDENT FEES
A student shall be eligible for a fee waiver when:
1. The student is currently eligible for free lunches and breakfasts.
2. The student or student’s family is currently receiving aide under Article IV of the
Illinois Public Code.
Applications for fee waiver are available in the grade school office.
MILK CARDS
Milk may be purchased daily or ten-punch milk cards are available. Students will not be
allowed to charge milk and must purchase a new card when their card is used up. Milk
purchases may also be deducted from the student’s lunch account provided there is
money available in the lunch account.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
A breakfast program will be offered before school from 8:00-8:15 A.M. each day.
Students who wish to purchase breakfast may enter the front door at 8:00 A.M. Menus
will be available each month. Students receiving free lunches will also be eligible for the
breakfast program. Students will not be allowed to charge breakfast.
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
Students are fortunate that their school has a cafeteria that provides noon meals for them
to enjoy at a small charge. Monthly menus are sent home at the beginning of each
month. Students may also bring their lunch if they so desire. Please note that soda pop is
not allowed in the lunchroom at noon. Free and reduced-lunch applications are available
in the office. Students should deposit lunch money into their account before school at the
door where they enter. Students will not be allowed to charge milk.
RECESS AND NOON PARTICIPATION
Each student is expected to participate in recess and noon activities each day. Students
may be excused from going outdoors for recess or lunch by note from their parent. This
excuse is good for up to three consecutive days. If the student is to be excused for a
longer period of time, his/her doctor must excuse him. If students are unable to
participate in recess activity, they may be kept from participating in gym for that day. If
a student is unable to participate in P.E., they may not participate in recess that day.
PLAYGROUND RULES
1. Do not grab people’s clothes, hit, shove, trip, use foul language, or interrupt other
people's games. No teasing, name calling, taunting, rude remarks, etc.
2. Do not leave the playground without permission or play by cars, buses, bicycles,
or garbage containers.
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6.
Stay away from P.E. classes and streets.
No skateboards, roller skates, or roller blades.
Balls and ropes should be kept away from play equipment and parked cars.
When using swings, students should not swing from side to side, twist, jump off,
stand up, wrap around the top, or run under.
7. When using the slide, students should go up the ladder and then down the slide in
a seated position.
8. Ropes should not be used for tying people.
9. DO NOT BRING KNIVES, CIGARETTES, PLAY GUNS, WATER
PISTOLS, LIGHTERS, MATCHES, SMOKE BOMBS, OR ANY
EXPLOSIVE DEVICE to school.
10. Do not climb fences or trees. Throwing rocks, wrestling, tackling, or piggyback
type of games are not allowed.
11. No snowballing or playing in the mud or water.
12. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades may bring balls from home. Students should
report to the office for permanent marking of the student’s name on the ball. The
school is not responsible for the loss of students’ playground balls.
13. Students should ask supervisors for permission to retrieve a ball that has gone
outside the playground area.
14. Students should return playground equipment to the proper area at the end of
recess.
15. Students should not kick playground balls onto roofs or walkway covers.
16. K-5 noon supervisors have discretionary control of playground equipment.
We teach our students:
Fair Play
You can’t say, you can’t play
Walk, Talk, Rock
Play by the rules
Bullies are cruel and bystanders rule
EARLY DISMISSALS AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Parents are asked not to call the school and/or school personnel to inquire about school
closings. Decisions regarding early dismissal or school closing due to severe weather
will be broadcast as soon as they are made. When it becomes necessary to close school
because of severe weather conditions, the following TV and radio stations will be
notified:
AM RADIO
FM RADIO
TV
Peoria WMBD-1470
Peoria WSWT-107
Peoria Channel 31 WMBD
Peru WLPO-1220
Peoria WPBG-93.3
Peoria Channel 19 WHOI
Peoria WIRL-1290
Oglesby WAJK-99.3
Peoria Channel 25 WEEK
Princeton WZOE-1490
Henry WRVY-100.5
Princeton WZOE-98.1/100.5
On occasion of severe weather, parents should anticipate the possibility of early dismissal
and make appropriate arrangements for supervision of their children
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Our school offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities for 7th and 8th grade students
and a few activities for 5th and 6th grade students. The following activities are offered:
7th & 8th Girls’ Softball
Late July-End of September
7th & 8th Boys’ Baseball
Early August- End of September
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Literary Contest-6 ,7 , & 8
End of September-Late November
Girls’ Basketball- 7th & 8th
End of September-Early December
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Girls’ Basketball-5 & 6
Winter TBA
Cheerleading & Dance Team
During Boys’ Basketball
Boys’ Basketball-7th & 8th
Early October-Early February
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Boys’ Basketball -5 & 6
Winter TBA
Girls’ Volleyball- 6th , 7th , & 8th
Early December-Early March
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Scholastic Bowl- 6 ,7 , & 8
Early February-Mid April
School Play
February-March
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Track- 6 , 7 , & 8
Early March-Mid May
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Cardinal Corps-6 , 7 , 8
All year
Students who participate in events outside the regular school day are required to attend
practice, rehearsals, games, and/or performances unless their parents notify the instructor
or coaches in writing.
RIDES AFTER SCHOOL EVENTS
Please be prompt in picking your child up after school events. Consequences for
repeated late pickups will be determined by the principal and/or coach.
DROPPING BAND/CHOIR/ART
Students who wish to drop an elective activity must complete the following guidelines:
A. Discuss the situation with their parents.
B. Discuss the situation with the teacher.
C. Discuss the situation with the principal.
D. The principal will make the final decision within 2 weeks.
E. Classes can only be dropped at the end of a semester.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
You are responsible for your own property and the school is not responsible for lost,
stolen, or damaged property. For your own protection DO NOT BRING electronic
equipment, expensive toys, watches, rings, or large amounts of money to school.
Personal music headsets are permitted on the bus but are not to be used during the school
day except by special permission from a staff member.
Students are not allowed to exchange their personal property for money.
SCHOOL PROPERTY/SCHOOL LOCKERS
You are responsible for school property that is issued to you such as books, library
materials, etc. You will be held responsible for damage done to school property.
Lockers are made available to students for their convenience. However, the lockers
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remain the possession and under the control of the school district which reserves the right
to enter any locker at any time and remove the contents of the locker. No food, candy, or
beverages, except sack lunches should be kept in the locker. The school district reserves
the right to randomly search the school grounds and lockers with specially trained dogs
for the purpose of detecting the presence of unlawful drugs on campus. Unlawful use of
drugs are harmful to the health and well being of every student in the district as well as
contrary to the best educational interests of the student body. Any illegal contraband
found on school property will be turned over to legal authorities when appropriate.
EXTRA SUPPORT FOR REGULAR-EDUCATION STUDENTS
Response to Intervention (RTI) is an educational support system used in HenrySenachwine Grade School, which utilizes existing services and staff members (teachers,
administrators, support personnel, etc.) in cooperation with students and
parents/guardians. The focus of this process is to address student needs in the areas of
academic development, social relationships, or behavioral expectations.
Student concerns are presented during a building-based team meeting. Parental
participation in this meeting is valuable to help develop a plan of interventions to meet
student needs. The team may consist of parents/guardians, students, educators, and
support staff such as: school psychologist, school social worker, educational consultants.
If the student continues to experience difficulty, other services may need to be
considered. Written parental permission is needed to put into place these different
services. If after a period of time, the student’s need is not met, additional information
may be gathered by developing questions related to the student’s school performance.
The responses to these questions provide information needed to help students be
successful in school.
EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
The School District shall provide a free appropriate public education in the least
restrictive environment and necessary related services to all children with disabilities
enrolled in the District, as required by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA).
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
If a parent wishes to access these services, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
Students will be evaluated in their native language, and programs will be developed as
needed.
PROMOTION POLICY
At the end of the school year, the grade placement of any student for the next school year
will be based on the determination of what is best for each child. Parents and teachers are
encouraged to work together in order to ensure that students achieve to their maximum
potential in their schoolwork. Factors to be included in determining grade placement are
as follows: successful completion and earning a passing grade in course work,
performance on the achievement test, and teacher recommendation. Students failing one
class will be considered for retention. Students who fail two or more classes will not be
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promoted to the next grade. Please note that junior-high Language Arts counts as two
classes. Special circumstances will be handled on an individual basis.
In addition to the above-mentioned requirements, all eighth-grade students must complete
the academic requirements as prescribed by the State of Illinois and Unit District # 5 in
order to graduate from the eighth grade. These include passing the U.S. Constitution test
and the Illinois Constitution test.
HENRY-SENACHWINE GRADE SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE POLICY
At Henry-Senachwine Grade School, our goal is to motivate students to become mature,
independent, and productive adult citizens who are capable of making independent
decisions. To achieve this goal, it is important to maintain a school climate that is
conducive to learning. Good discipline must be maintained to make this possible. This
discipline can be learned and taught by realizing that each individual should become
responsible for his/her own actions.
Discipline can occur in many forms. It can include praise, appreciation, and recognition
for a job well done, in addition to consequences for unacceptable behavior. Behavior that
interferes with the right of others to learn will result in appropriate consequences.
Behavior that is positive will be treated in a positive manner.
It is important that each student strive to do his/her best. The faculty and administration
will strive to create an appropriate environment so that each student can reach his/her
highest potential. In striving for excellence, it is necessary that we receive the fullest
cooperation from students, parents, and staff. By doing our best, we will create a school
environment that we can all be proud of.
DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES
The Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent/Principal to suspend any
student guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct at school or at any school activity.
The Superintendent/Principal may also suspend the bus-riding privileges of students
guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct on the school bus.
Any student guilty of such acts may be suspended for a period not to exceed ten (10)
school days.
Notification of Out-of-School Suspension will be mailed to the parents by certified mail
for all out-of-school suspensions.
Suspension Make-Up Work Policy:
1.
All work must be turned in completed on the first scheduled day of return
or zeros will be given.
2.
All tests must be taken the first day back or zeros will be given.
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4.
5.
6.
It is the student's responsibility to turn all work in and not the
teachers’ responsibility to remind the student.
No additional help will be given for days absent from school.
Arrangements must be made to pick up assignments through the
office, and the suspended student is not permitted on school campus.
Any test scheduled on the first day back must be taken when scheduled or
receive zeros.
Any misconduct that seriously interferes with the functioning of the school may
result in a detention, suspension, or possible expulsion.
Detentions are served on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 3:25 p.m. until
4:20 p.m. Students in fourth grade and below may receive a detention of 30
minutes.
Saturday detentions will be two hours long from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. or from 10 a.m.
until 12 noon.
We encourage all students to live by the Six Pillars of Character.
The following guidelines are recommended for general practice; however, the
Principal may use his discretionary powers to deviate from these guidelines when
considering the appropriateness of individual cases. The Principal may also assign
Saturday detentions in lieu of suspensions.
RECOMMENDED DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
Minor misconduct and minor misbehavior obstructs the orderly operation of the
classroom, school, or bus.
Discipline Procedures:
There is immediate intervention by the staff member who is supervising the student
or who observes the misbehavior. Repeated misbehavior may require a
parent/teacher conference or a conference with a counselor and/or an
administrator. The staff member maintains an appropriate record of the offense
and disciplinary action.
Discipline Options
Verbal reprimand
Conference with student
Withdrawal of privileges
Detention
Conference with Principal
In-School Isolation
RTI or PST team referral
Saturday School
Out-of-School Suspension
Conference with parent/guardian (by phone or in person)
Behavioral contract
Counseling
Expulsion
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Other appropriate measures
The administration has the authority to use either in-school isolation or out-of-school
suspension whenever the term suspension is used.
Be responsible.
1. Alcohol and Drugs: defined as any students found in the possession of, use of,
distribution of, under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other dangerous
substances including drugs, drug paraphernalia, or look a likes is strictly
prohibited. This pertains to incidents on campus or at any school function either
home or away. Legal authorities will be contacted if warranted.
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: 10-day Suspension and possible recommendation for Expulsion
Be caring.
2. Behavior endangering the safety of themselves or other students such as
throwing objects, sticking with pins, kicking, etc.
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: Detention , In-school isolation, Saturday school, , Suspension, or
Expulsion depending on the severity of the act
Be trustworthy.
3. Cheating on academic work:
K-2
1st Offense: Student will receive a zero on work.
2nd Offense: Student will receive a zero on work, and parent/guardian will be
contacted.
3-8
1st Offense: Detention assigned and student will receive zero on work
2nd Offense: Will be treated as gross misbehavior
Be respectful.
4. Disrespect to staff member
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: 1 day In-school isolation
2nd offense: 1-day Saturday school
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3rd offense: 1-day Out-of-school suspension
Be fair.
5. Disruptive classroom behavior: Teachers may remove students from the
classroom for disruptive behavior. If a student is removed from the classroom
he/she must report to the principal’s office.
K-2
Teacher will assign an appropriate consequence.
3-8
1st offense: Possible detention, In-school isolation, Saturday school, or Expulsion
depending on the severity of the act.
Be responsible.
6. Fighting on school property or at school activities: Legal authorities will be
contacted if warranted.
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: 2-day In-school isolation or Out-of- school suspension, depending on
the severity of the fight
2nd offense: 2 days Saturday school, In-school isolation or Suspension, depending
on the severity of the fight
3rd offense: 5-day Suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion
Be respectful.
7. Gross insubordination: defined as using abusive or obscene language to a staff
member or failing to follow a staff member’s directions. Legal authorities will
be contacted if warranted.
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: 3-day In-school isolation & Character Counts sheet personally given
to staff member
2nd offense: 2 days Saturday School
3rd offense: 10-day Suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion
Be responsible and respectful.
8. Gross misbehavior, disobedience, or misconduct: defined as any willful conduct
detrimental to the normal functioning of the school day or to a program or
activity under school sponsorship whenever and wherever scheduled. Legal
authorities will be contacted if warranted.
Gross misbehavior, disobedience, or misconduct may occur on school grounds, on
a school bus, at school functions, or outside school grounds, provided, however,
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that a direct relationship exists between the conduct of the student and the
school’s educational function.
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: Possible detention, In-school isolation, Suspension, Saturday school,
or Expulsion depending on the severity of the act. A parental conference may be
required.
Be respectful of others.
9. Harassment or bullying of a student:
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: Detention
2nd offense: In-school isolation
3rd offense: 2-day In-school suspension
4th offense: Saturday school
5th offense: 1-day Out-of-school suspension
NOTE:
Misbehaviors # 9 and #20 will accrue over semesters unlike other
detentions.
Be trustworthy.
10. Lying to staff member or forging official school documents including school
notes:
K-2
1st offense: Teacher will assign an appropriate consequence.
3-8
1st offense: Will be treated as gross misbehavior (see misbehavior #8)
Be a good citizen.
11. Minor misbehaviors:
Note: K-2: The teacher will assign an appropriate consequence for minor
misbehavior. If misbehaviors are repetitious, a principal referral will be made as well
as a phone call home.
a. Late to class
b. Failure to take material to class (assignment notebook, textbook, paper,
pencils. etc.)
c. Eating candy in school
d. Littering
e. Hand holding and other public displays of affection
f. Minor disruptive behavior in class (including noisy gum chewing)
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g. Use of profanity in minor situations
h. Minor harassment of students
i. Playground rule violation
j. Horseplay, reckless play, pushing, tripping, or running in the building
k. Trading personal property for money
1st offense:
Teacher Consequence
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2 offense: Detention assigned
3rd offense: Office referral
Classroom teachers and other staff members are encouraged to refrain from using
disciplinary methods that may be physically or psychologically damaging to children
such as ridicule, excessive display of temper, etc. Physical restraints may be used when
necessary to protect the student, other individuals and/or property from physical harm.
Be trustworthy.
12. Plagiarism-“The unauthorized use of someone else’s material, which is then
presented as being the result of the plagiarist’s own primary research, creative
impulse or insight.” This includes material taken from the internet.
1st offense: Detention
2nd offense: 2 detentions
3rd offense:1-day In-school isolation
Be respectful.
13. Pornographic materials:
Defined as any student found in possession of, use of, or distribution of
pornographic materials, including on electronic devices. This pertains to
incidents on campus or at any school function either home or away.
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: 2-day In-school isolation or Out-of- school suspension
2nd offense: 2 days Saturday school, In-school isolation or Suspension
3rd offense: 5-day Suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion
Be a good citizen.
14. Possessing, using, or transferring weapons including explosives: defined as a
threatening situation by one student toward the safety of other students or staff.
Legal authorities will be contacted if warranted.
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: up to 10-day Suspension and possible recommendation to the Board of
Education for Expulsion for a minimum of one calendar year
Be respectful.
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15. Sexual Misconduct: including comments of a sexual nature.
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: 1-day In-school isolation
2nd offense: Saturday detention
Be responsible.
16. Sharing or throwing food in cafeteria:
K-2
Isolated seating
3-8
1st offense: Detention
2nd offense: Seated with lower grade for remainder of semester
Be a good citizen.
17. Stealing:
K-2
Restitution will be required. Teacher will assign an appropriate consequence.
3-8
1st offense: Restitution will be required. Detention, in-school isolation,
suspension, or expulsion depending on severity of act
Legal authorities will be contacted if warranted.
Be respectful of others.
18. Threatening harm to another student or students:
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: Possible detention, In-school isolation, Suspension, Saturday school,
or Expulsion depending on the severity of the act. A parental conference may be
required.
Be responsible.
19. Tobacco: defined as smoking, chewing, or possessing tobacco or tobacco
products, or look alikes, e.g. e-cigarettes on the campus or at any school function
either home or away.
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: 3-day In-school isolation
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2nd offense: 3-day Out-of-school suspension
3rd offense: 5-day Suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion
Be respectful of others.
20. Using threatening, abusive, slanderous, or obscene language to another student:
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: Detention
2nd offense: In-school isolation
3rd offense: 2-day In-school isolation
4th offense: Saturday school
5th offense: Out-of-school suspension
NOTE:
NOTE
Misbehaviors # 9 and # 20 will accrue over semesters unlike other
detentions.
Inclusion of a weapon in a threat may result in a more serious
consequence.
Be responsible.
21. Vandalism or false alarms:
K-2
Student will be sent to principal, and parents will be contacted.
3-8
1st offense: Immediate suspension of student with the length of suspension
determined by the severity of the act. Restitution may be required. Legal
authorities will be contacted if warranted.
Be respectful of others.
22. Violation of Dress Code
K-2
Each offense: Call home for change of clothing.
3-8
1st Offense:
2nd Offense:
3rd Offense:
4th Offense:
Call home for change of clothing.
Detention
Detention
In-school isolation
DETENTION and IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION RULES
1.
Students in detention must report at 3:25 p.m. to the detention room and
remain until they are dismissed. Students in grades 5-8will remain in
detention until 4:20 p.m. Students in grades K-4 will remain in detention
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until 3:55 p.m. Being late will result in an additional detention being
assigned. Students on internal suspension will report to the office at 8:30
a.m. on the days assigned.
Detentions must be served when assigned unless principal grants permission
to reschedule.
Students will be required to remain seated and quiet during detention.
Detention days are Tuesday and Thursday.
An unexcused absence from the detention period will result in a doubling of
the days to be served. A further refusal will result in suspension or Saturday
school.
Students must read or do homework
Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation after
detention.
Failure to bring back a signed detention sheet will result in the school calling
the student’s parents.
A student removed from an after-school detention will be assigned an inschool suspension.
If a student is removed from in-school suspension, they will receive an
additional in-school suspension.
A parent-principal conference may be called at any time to address discipline
issues.
If an in-school isolation, a Saturday detention, or an out-of-school suspension is
assigned for a rule violation, the loss of extracurricular activities will apply.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTIONS, SATURDAY
SCHOOL, ISOLATIONS, AND SUSPENSIONS
Students need to be aware that detentions will be cumulative and the following
schedule will be followed. (per semester)
Detentions 1-4
Detention 5
Detention 6
Detention 7
Detention 8
Detention 9
Detention 10
to be served after school from 3:25 p.m. until 4:20 p.m.
1-day In-school isolation and loss of extracurricular activities
for that day
2-day In-school isolation and loss of extracurricular activities
for the entire week
1-day Saturday school and loss of extracurricular activities for
2 weeks
2-day Saturday school and loss of extracurricular activities for
4 weeks
2-day Out-of-school suspension and loss of extracurricular
activities for 9weeks
5-day Out-of-school suspension and loss of extracurricular
activities for the remainder of the year in addition to possible
recommendation for expulsion
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Extracurricular is defined as after-school events not including team-member events.
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS IN RELATION TO DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Individual rights granted by the Constitution of the United States are granted to all
individuals regardless of age, color, or creed. Students have rights as individuals. The
school disciplinary procedures should not violate these rights. The essential rights
involved in disciplinary procedures stem from the concept of due process. A student is
entitled:
1. To know what the rules and regulations are
2. To know what charges are brought against her/him
3. To present his/her point of view and/or evidence about the charge
4. To have a notice of and hearing on the charges
5. To have counsel
6. To appeal a decision about the charges to a higher level
7. To have the charges or penalties removed from the record if the evidence
demonstrates his/ her innocence or noninvolvement.
SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSION
Section 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6 of the School Code of Illinois gives the Board of Education
the power to suspend or expel a student for GROSS DISOBEDIENCE or
MISCONDUCT. In Unit District # 5 the administration is given the authority to
suspend for a period not to exceed ten school days. The Unit District #5 School Board
has the legal authority to EXPEL students or levy a suspension of more than ten school
days.
Suspension deprives the student of the privilege of attending school, being on school
property, or attending any school activities. It does allow the possibility of reinstatement
upon evidence or intention of abiding by the rules.
Expulsion indicates the student has forfeited the right to attend Unit District # 5 schools.
So that all students and parents of Unit District # 5 may know what might be considered
gross disobedience or misconduct, the district stipulates that one or all of the following
acts may be considered as evidence of gross disobedience or misconduct and may be
cause for suspension or expulsion:
1. Fighting or assault of a student, a teacher, or any school employee
2. Arson or creating a false fire alarm
3. Truancy
4. Repeated or continuous acts of misconduct or disobedience which are disruptive of
school function and the educational process
5. Verbal abuse, profanity, or threats directed toward a student, a teacher, or any school
personnel
6. Refusal to follow reasonable orders, directions, or stated school rules
(insubordination)
7. Theft
8. Participation in acts designed to disrupt school (strikes, walkouts, mass defiance, etc.)
9. Repeated failure to follow stated rules
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10. Smoking on school property
11. Possession, use or under influence of alcohol or other drugs (controlled substances)
on school property
12. Destruction of property
13. Possession of weapons or ammunition
14. Acts that obstruct or interrupt the instructional process in the classroom
15. Any other acts that endanger the well being of students, teachers, or any school
employee
All parents and students should be aware that some of the above acts could also
bring criminal prosecution and penalties as well as school disciplinary actions. The
school, police, state’s attorney, parents and/or students can bring legal action.
APPEALING SUSPENSION AND EXPULSIONS
Anyone wishing to contest any disciplinary action taken by Henry-Senachwine Grade
School should first contact the elementary hearing officer, District Superintendent, after
disciplinary actions have been taken. The Superintendent’s number is (364-3614).
STUDENT RECORDS
A set of temporary and permanent records is to be kept for each student enrolled at
Henry-Senachwine Grade School. Student records are used as guides in counseling
students.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
TO GOVERN SCHOOL STUDENT RECORDS
Based on the Illinois School Student Record Act of 1975
I.
STUDENT PERMANENT RECORD
1.
2.
3.
II.
Shall consist of:
a.
Basic identifying information, including students
and parents names and addresses, birth date and
place, and gender;
b.
Academic transcript including grades and scores on
examinations;
c.
Attendance record;
d.
Accident reports and health record;
e.
Record of release of permanent record information;
and,
May also consist of:
a.
Honors and awards received; and,
b.
Information concerning participation in schoolsponsored activities or athletics.
No other information shall be placed on the student permanent
record.
STUDENT TEMPORARY RECORD (Ref: Art. 50-2 (f) consist of all
information not required to be in the student permanent record and may include:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Family background information;
Intelligence test scores, group and individual;
Aptitude test scores;
Reports of psychological evaluations including information on
intelligence, personality, and academic information obtained
through test administration, observation, or interviews;
Elementary and secondary achievement level test results;
Participation in extracurricular activities;
Honors and awards received;
Teacher anecdotal records;
Disciplinary information;
Special education files including the report of the multidisciplinary staffing on which placement or non-placement was
based, and all records and tape recordings relating to special
education placement hearings and appeals;
Any verified reports or information from non-educational persons,
agencies or organizations;
Other verified information of clear relevance to the education of
the student; and,
Record of release of temporary record information.
RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
A school may afford to students any or all of the rights afforded to parents under
the Act or these regulations in relation to the temporary record.
III.
COSTS FOR COPIES OF RECORDS
The school may charge the actual cost for providing a copy of school student
records or any portion of such records to parents and students upon request for
such copies, provided that such costs shall not exceed thirty-five cents per page.
No parent or student shall be denied a requested copy of school student records
due to inability to bear the cost of such copying.
IV.
EMERGENCY RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Information may be released without parental consent in connection with an
emergency to appropriate persons if the knowledge of such information is
necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons, provided
the parents are notified as soon as possible of the information released, the date of
the release, the person, agency, or organization receiving the information, and the
purpose of the release.
Factors to be considered in determining whether records should be released
pursuant to this paragraph include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
The seriousness of the threat to the health or safety of the student
or other persons;
The need for such records to meet the emergency;
Whether the persons to whom such records are released are in a
position to deal with the emergency;
The extent to which time is of the essence in dealing with the
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emergency.
The requirements and criteria for release of information pursuant to this section
are to be strictly construed.
V.
PARENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW
As a parent/guardian of a student at a school receiving funds under Title I of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, you have the right and may request
information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom
teacher. This information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s
classroom teachers and paraprofessionals who may assist them including, at a
minimum, the following:
1. Whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for
the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides
instruction.
2. Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional
status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been
waived.
3. The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduation
certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the
certification or degree.
4. Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so,
their qualifications.
If at any time your child has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a
teacher not highly qualified, the school will notify you.
VI.
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
The records of a student shall be transferred by the records custodian of a school
to another school in which the student has enrolled or intends to enroll upon the
request of the records custodian of the other school or the student, provided that
the parent receives prior written notice of the nature and substance of the
information to be transferred and opportunity to inspect, copy, and challenge such
information. If the address of the parents is unknown, notice may be served upon
the records custodian of the requesting school for transmittal to the parents. Such
service shall be deemed conclusive, and ten school days after such service, if the
parents make no objection, the records may be transferred to the requesting
school.
The school shall grant access to information contained in school student records
to persons authorized or required by state or federal law to gain such access,
provided that:
1.
2.
Such person shall provide the school with appropriate
identification and a copy of the statute authorizing such access;
and,
The parent receives prior written notice of the nature and substance
of the information to be released and an opportunity to inspect,
copy and/or challenge such information. If this release of
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information relates to more than 25 students, such prior notice may
be given in a local newspaper of general circulation or other
publication directed generally to parents.
The school shall grant access to, or release information from, student's records
without parental consent or notification:
1.
2.
3.
To an employee or official of the school or school district or the
State Board of Education, provided such employee or official or
State Board of Education has a current demonstrable education or
administrative interest in the student and the records are in
furtherance of such interest;
To any person for the purpose of research, statistical reporting, or
planning, provided that:
a.
Such person has the permission of the State
Superintendent of Education; and,
b.
No student or parent can be identified from the
information released;
Pursuant to a court order, provided that the procedures outlined in
Ill. Rev. Stats. 1975, Ch. 122, Article 50-6 (a), (5) are observed.
Any release of information other than specified in 7.01 through 7.03 of this
Article requires the prior, specific, dated, written consent of the parent designating
the person to whom such records may be released, the reason for the release, and
the specific records to be released. At this time, such consent is requested or
obtained, the school shall inform the parents of the following rights:
1.
2.
3.
VII.
To inspect and copy such records;
To challenge the contents of such records; and,
To limit any such consent to designated records or designated
portions of information within the records
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Information that may be designated as directory information shall be limited to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Identifying information: name, address, telephone number, gender, grade
level, birth date and place, and parents' names and addresses;
Academic awards, degrees, and honors;
Information in relation to school-sponsored activities, organizations, and
athletics;
Period of attendance in the school
"Directory Information" may be released to the general public unless a parent
requests that any or all such information not be released on his/her child.
VIII.
CHALLENGE PROCEDURES
Parents shall have the right to challenge any entry exclusive of grades in the
school student records on the basis of:
1.
Accuracy;
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2.
3.
Relevance; and/or,
Propriety.
The request for a hearing shall be submitted in writing to the school, and shall
contain notice of the specific entry or entries to be challenged and the basis of the
challenge.
Each school shall establish administrative procedures for parents to challenge the
contents of student records. Such procedures shall include:
1.
2.
An initial informal conference with the parents, within 15 school
days of receipt of the request for hearing.
If the challenge is not received by the informal conference, formal
procedures shall be initiated:
a.
A hearing officer, who shall not be employed in the
attendance center in which the student is enrolled,
shall be appointed by the school.
b.
The hearing officer shall conduct a hearing within a
reasonable time but no later than 15 days after the
informal conference, unless an extension of time is
agreed upon by the parents and school officials.
The hearing officer shall notify parents and school
officials of the time and place of the hearing.
c.
At the hearing each party shall have the rights
outlined in the Act (see Art. 50-7, (b) (1) through
(4).
d.
A verbatim record of the hearing shall be made by a
tape recorder or a court reporter. A typewritten
transcript may be prepared by either party in the
event of an appeal of the hearing officer's decision.
However, a typewritten transcript is not required in
an appeal.
e.
The decision of the hearing officer shall be rendered
no later than 10 school days after the conclusion of
the hearing and shall be transmitted immediately to
the parents and school district. It shall be based
solely on the information presented at the hearing
and shall be one of the following:
(1) To retain the challenged contents of the student
record; (2) To remove the challenged contents of
the student record; or (3) To change, clarify or add
to the challenged contents of the student record.
Any party shall have the right to appeal the decision of the local hearing officer to
the Superintendent of the Educational Service Region within 20 school days after
such decision is transmitted. If the parent appeals, the parent shall so inform the
school and within 10 school days, the school shall forward a transcript of the
hearing, a copy of the record entry in question and any other pertinent materials to
the Superintendent of the Educational Service Region. The school may initiate an
appeal on its own behalf by the same procedures. Upon receipt of such
documents, the Superintendent of the Educational Service Region shall examine
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the documents and record, make findings and issue a decision to the parents and
the school within 20 school days of the receipt of the appeal documents. If the
subject of the appeal involves the accuracy, relevance or propriety of any entry in
special education records, the Educational Service Region should seek advice
from appropriate special education personnel who were not the authors of the
entry.
The school shall be responsible for implementing the decision of the
Superintendent of the Educational Service Region.
IX.
IMPLEMENTATION - ENFORCEMENT
The State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Education shall
collect and maintain information concerning compliance with the provisions of
the Act and these rules and regulations and shall take action as specified by the
Act to secure compliance in the event of violation.
SEX-OFFENDER INFORMATION
You may find the Illinois Sex offender Registry on the Illinois State Police’s website at:
http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/.
You may find the Illinois Statewide Child Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth
Registry on the Illinois State Police’s website at:
http://www.isp.state.il.us/cmvo/.
GENERAL DISTRICT INFORMATION
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS POLICY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Henry-Senachwine C.U.D. 5 maintains a policy on the use of behavioral interventions for
students with disabilities. It is the fundamental principle of this policy that positive
interventions designed to develop and strengthen desirable behaviors shall be used to the
maximum extent possible and are preferable. It is the intent of Henry-Senachwine
C.U.D. 5 that behavior interventions for a student with disabilities will incorporate
procedures and methods consistent with generally accepted practices in the field of
behavioral intervention. Interventions that are considered nonrestrictive are preferred.
Nonrestrictive interventions may be used without the development of a written Behavior
Management Plan within the student's Individual Educational Program (IEP). HenrySenachwine C.U.D. 5 shall maintain a Behavioral Intervention Committee to implement
and regularly review the district policy on the use of Behavioral Interventions. This
committee will be the same committee as meets annually to discuss and review the
disciplinary procedures of the school. A complete copy of the Behavioral Interventions
Policy and Procedure for District 5 may be requested from the superintendent.
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES - Sex Equity (Board Policy 700.1)
No student shall, on the basis of his or her sex, and or handicap or race, be denied equal
access to programs, activities, services or benefits, or be limited in the exercise of any
right, privilege, advantage or opportunity.
The Superintendent shall appoint a Coordinator for Nondiscrimination (the
"Coordinator") for the School District. Students and parents/guardians shall be notified
annually of the District's sex equity, handicap and minority policy, of their right to
initiate a discrimination grievance and the Coordinator to whom such grievances shall be
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directed.
Within seven (7) calendar days of inquiry by a student, parent/guardian or community
resident, the Coordinator shall send a copy of the District's written grievance procedure to
the person making the inquiry. Upon receipt of a written grievance, the Coordinator shall
investigate the nature and validity of the grievance with District personnel responsible for
the program or activity cited by the grievant. The Coordinator may seek advice from
related state agencies or legal counsel. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving the
grievance, the Coordinator shall render a written decision, including the steps to be taken
for further appeal of that decision.
The Equal Educational Opportunities Coordinator for sex equity, handicapped and
minorities is: Grade School Principal, 201 Richard Street, Henry IL 61537, Telephone
(309) 364-2531.
The Coordinator's written decision may be appealed within fifteen (15) calendar days to
the School Board by submitting a written request for hearing before the Board, addressed
to the Office of the Superintendent.
The decision of the School Board may be further appealed to the Regional
Superintendent of Schools pursuant to Section 3-10 of The School Code of Illinois and,
thereafter, to the State Superintendent of Education pursuant to Section 2-3.8 of The
School Code of Illinois, as provided in Section 200.90(b) of the Sex Equity Rules.
Appeal outside the District shall be made in a timely fashion.
LEG. REF.:
Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 122, para. 10-22.5.
Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 122, para. 27-1.
23 Ill. Adm. Code, ch. I, section 200.
SCHOOL TRIPS
Each individual teacher and/or grade level plans class trips. The trips must be
educational in nature and are open to all students of that grade level. The size of the
group is often limited by the location being visited and by space on the bus. On some
occasions, the faculty may request parental assistance for the trip. The need for parental
help and the number of parents who will attend the field trip will be determined by the
faculty. No siblings or other children are allowed on school trips except class members.
Chaperones are expected to travel on the bus with the class to and from the event. Use
of electronic equipment on buses on field trips will be determined by the staff supervising
those field trips. Extracurricular trips may have their own restrictions on student
participation.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
PARENTAL GUIDELINES FOR FIELD TRIPS
For the purpose of safety, stay with your student group at all times.
If discipline issue arises, communicate with teacher.
Due to food allergies, do not give any food or drink items to students.
Do not purchase gifts/souvenirs at the gift shop, etc. for students.
Handbook rules apply on field trips. Please review the rules before the trip.
To ensure maximum vigilance, parents are asked to refrain from use of electronic
devices including cell phones while supervising students.
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TRANSPORTATION
Parents dropping off or picking up children
Parents are asked to follow the parking procedures as designated on the following map.
Your cooperation is necessary for the safety of our students.
Bus Lane
NO VEHICLE ACCESS BY
MUSIC DEPARMENT
between 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
WilliamsStreet
Alley
No thru traffic from
Richard Street
No thru traffic
from Thomas
Street
No Parking
No Parking
No Parking
BUS INFORMATION
Free transportation is provided to all students living more than one and one-half miles
from school. We also provide six in-town pick-up points: St. Mary’s, Video Store, Child
Park, High School Athletic Field, Lincoln Street, and Patricia Lane. It is a privilege to
ride a bus, and students are expected to obey the rules and regulations set by the school
and the state.
Any student needing to ride a bus other than his/her regular route must have a parental
note requesting permission to ride that bus. The note must be signed in the office and
then presented to the bus driver. When a student must go home in a different manner
from his/her normal manner, it is important that the classroom teacher and the bus driver
are notified in writing.
BUS RULES
The school bus driver has a crucial role on the bus. He/She must be able to devote 100%
of their time to driving the bus in order to drive safely; therefore, they cannot be
distracted by the conduct of their passengers.
Please cooperate by following these rules:
1. Be on time at the designated school bus stop, and help keep the bus on schedule.
2. Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.
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3. Be careful when approaching the place where the bus stops. Do not move toward the
bus until it has come to a complete stop.
4. Pupils must occupy seats assigned to them.
5. Do not leave your seat while the bus is in motion.
6. Be alert to danger signal from the driver.
7. Remain seated in the bus in the event of a road emergency until the driver gives
instructions.
8. Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times after entering and until leaving the
bus. Do not throw anything out of the bus windows.
9. Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts the
driver’s attention and could result in a serious accident.
10. No cell phone use on the school bus.
11. Be absolutely quiet when approaching a railroad-crossing stop.
12. Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in your own home. Never
tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
13. Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times. No eating or drinking is
allowed on the bus.
14. No teasing, name calling, taunting, rude remarks, etc. No foul or profane language is
allowed.
15. No touching other students.
16. Any damage to the bus must be reported to the driver at once.
17. Keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisles.
18. No animals are allowed on the bus.
19. If you have a problem with anyone or anything, let the bus driver know.
20. Help look after the safety and comfort of smaller children.
21. Do not ask the driver to stop at places other than the regular bus stop. He is not
permitted to do this except by proper authorization from a school official.
22. Observe safety precautions at the discharge point. When it is necessary to cross the
highway, proceed to a point at least ten feet in front of the bus on the right shoulder of
the highway where traffic may be observed in both directions; then wait for the bus
driver to signal for you to cross
23. The bus driver’s relationship should be the same level as that expected of a teacher.
Should any pupil persist in violating any of the rules and regulations, it shall be the
duty of the driver to notify the school administrator; and after due warning has been
given to the pupil and parents, the school administrator may forbid such pupil the
privilege of riding the bus.
24. Students please note: If your bus conduct is unsatisfactory the same procedure
will be followed as if you are in the classroom. Both the principal and your
parents will be contacted.
25. Be courteous to your fellow students and the bus driver, so everyone gets along fine.
Bus Rules Violation:
1st Offense: The driver will notify the principal, and parents will be notified in
writing of their child’s infraction.
2nd Offense: The student will be suspended from riding the bus for one day.
Parents will be notified in writing.
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3rd Offense: The student will be suspended from riding the bus for three days.
Parents will be notified in writing.
4th Offense: The student will be suspended from riding the bus for ten days.
Parents will be notified in writing.
Infractions after the fourth offense may require the student and parents to meet with the
Board of Education and could result in suspension from riding the bus for the remainder
of the year. Parents will be notified in writing. Repeat offenders may need an individual
bus behavior plan.
INTERNET AND THE SCHOOL
INTERNET POLICY, PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZATION
TO:
Parents/Guardians of Henry-Senachwine Grade School Students
Henry-Senachwine Grade School now has the ability to enhance your student's education
through the use of the Internet. The Internet offers vast, diverse and unique resources.
The District's goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence by
facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. Your authorization is
needed before your child may use this resource.
The Internet electronically connects thousands of computers throughout the world and
millions of individual subscribers. Students and teachers may have access to:
*
*
*
Limited electronic mail communications with people all over the world.
Information from government sources, research institutions, and other
sources.
Many libraries, including the catalog to the Library of Congress, and the
Educational Resources Information Clearinghouses (ERIC).
With this educational opportunity also comes responsibility. You and your child should
read the "Authorization for Internet Access" and discuss it together. The use of
inappropriate material or language, or violation of copyright laws, may result in the loss
of the privilege to use this resource. Remember that you are legally responsible for your
child's actions.
The District takes precautions to prevent access to materials that may be defamatory,
inaccurate, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate in the school setting. On an unregulated
network, however, it is impossible to control all material and a user may discover
inappropriate material. Ultimately, parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for setting and
conveying the standards that their child or ward should follow. To that end, the school
district supports and respects each family's right to decide whether or not to authorize
Internet access.
Please read and discuss the "Authorization for Internet Access" with your child. If
you agree to allow your child to have access to the Internet, sign the authorization
form, and return it to the school office.
Authorization for Internet Access
All use of the Internet shall be consistent with the District's goal of promoting
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educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
The school's Internet site may include pictures of students that participate in school
activities or candid classroom pictures. It is the school's policy to identify students by
first name and last initial. If you do not wish your child's picture to be posted, you must
submit a written request yearly that he or she be excluded from the web posting.
This authorization does not attempt to state all required or proscribed behavior by users.
However, some specific examples are provided. The failure of any user to follow the
terms of the "Authorization of Internet Access" will result in the loss of privileges,
disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action. The signature(s) on the handbook
sheet is legally binding and indicates the party who has signed has read the terms and
conditions carefully and understands their significance.
Terms and Conditions.
1.
Acceptable Use: Access to the District's Internet must be for the
purpose of education or research and be consistent with the
educational objectives of the District.
2.
Privileges: The use of the District's Internet is a privilege not a
right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those
privileges. The Building Principal will make all decisions
regarding whether or not a user has violated this authorization and
may deny, revoke, or suspend access at any time.
3.
Unacceptable Use: You are responsible for your actions and
activities involving the network. Some examples of unacceptable
uses are: (a) Using the network for any illegal activity, including
violation of copyright or other contracts, or transmitting any
material in violation of a U.S. or State regulation; (b) Unauthorized
downloading of software, regardless of whether it is copyrighted or
de-virused; (c) Downloading copyrighted material for other than
personal use; (d) Using the network for private financial or
commercial gain; (e) Wastefully using resources, such as file
space; (f) Gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities; (g)
Invading the privacy of individuals; (h) Using another user's
account or password; (i) Posting material authored or created by
another without his/her consent; (j) Posting anonymous messages;
(k) Using the network for commercial or private advertising; (l)
Accessing, submitting, posting, publishing, or displaying any
defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually
oriented, threatening, racially offensive, harassing, or illegal
material; and (m) Using the network while access privileges are
suspended or revoked.
4.
Network Etiquette: You are expected to abide by the generally
accepted rules of the network etiquette. These include, but are not
limited to, the following: (a) Be polite. Do not become abusive in
your messages to others; (b) Use appropriate language. Do not
swear, or use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language; (c)
Do not reveal the personal addresses or telephone numbers of
students or colleagues; (d) Recognize the 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; (e) Do not use the network in any way
that would disrupt its use by other users; (f) Consider all
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
communications and information accessible via the network to be
private property.
No Warranties: The District makes no warranties of any kind,
whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The
District will not be responsible for any damages you suffer. This
includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, misseddeliveries, or service interruptions caused by its negligence or your
errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the
Internet is at your own risk. The District specifically denies any
responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained
through its services.
Indemnification: The used agrees to indemnify the School District
for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable attorney
fees, incurred by the District relating to, or arising out of, any
breach of this authorization.
Security: Network security is a high priority. If you can identify a
security problem on the Internet, you must notify the Building
Principal. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Keep
your account and password confidential. Do not use another
individual's account without written permission from that
individual. Attempts to log in on to the Internet as a system
administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any
user identified as a security risk may be denied access to the
network. Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 reserves the right to
view/access any file stored on our computers.
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.
Telephone Charges: The District assumes no responsibility for any
unauthorized charges or fees, including telephone charges, longdistance charges, per-minute surcharges, and/or equipment or line
costs.
Instruction and access to the Internet:
The School Board’s goal is to include the Internet in the District’s instructional program
in order to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation,
and communication. The Superintendent or designee shall develop an implementation
plan for this policy; Building Principals shall act as the “system administrator” for their
buildings.
The School District is not responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or
unavailable when using the network or for any information that is retrieved via the
Internet. Furthermore, the District will not be responsible for the unauthorized charges or
fees resulting from access to the Internet.
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Individual School Board members, community members, parents, and administrative
staff members shall be treated like teachers. “Internet” includes all information accessed
by Internet sites, e-mail, on-line services, and bulletin-board systems.
Curriculum
The use of the Internet shall be consistent with the curriculum adopted by the District as
well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels
of the students. The Internet shall comply with the selection criteria for instructional
materials. Teachers may, consistent with the Superintendent’s implementation plan, use
the Internet throughout the curriculum. The Internet is part of the curriculum and is not a
public forum for general use.
Acceptable Use
All use of the District’s connection to the Internet must be in support of education and/or
research and be in furtherance of the School Board’s stated goal. Use is a privilege not a
right. General rules for behavior and communications apply when using the Internet.
The District’s Authorization for Internet Access contains the appropriate uses, ethics, and
protocol for the Internet. Electronic communications and downloaded material may be
monitored or read by school officials.
Authorization for Internet Access
Each teacher must sign the District’s Authorization for Internet Access as a condition for
using the District’s Internet connection. Each student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s)
must sign the Authorization before being granted use. The failure of any student to
follow the terms of the Authorization for Internet Access or this policy will result in the
loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action.
Student pictures posted on the School’s Internet Site
The School’s Internet site may include pictures of students that participate in school
activities or candid classroom pictures. It is the school’s policy to only identify students
by first name and last initial. If you do not wish your child’s picture posted, you must
submit a written request yearly that they be excluded from web postings.
ASBESTOS
The Henry-Senachwine Community Unit District # 5 buildings have been inspected for
asbestos containing materials as mandated by USEPA, 40 CFR Part 763, Asbestos
Containing Materials in Schools. An Accredited Management Planner with Asbestos
Consultants of Illinois, Inc. has prepared a Management Plan to offer direction and
guidance in the management of asbestos in our buildings. These reports are available for
inspection at the administrative offices during normal working hours at no cost. Copies
of these reports may be supplied upon request at a minimal cost.
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL ACT
The structural pest control act requires schools in Illinois to establish and maintain a
registry of parents or guardians of students who wish to receive notification prior to
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application of pesticides inside the school or on the school grounds. If you would like to
be placed on our list, please call the school secretary; and ask to be placed on this list.
RECORD DESTRUCTION
The Building Principal is the records custodian for his or her respective building and is
responsible for the maintenance, care, and security of a student’s permanent or temporary
records. Upon a student’s graduation, transfer, or permanent withdrawal, the Building
Principal or designee shall notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the student when the
student’s permanent and temporary school records are scheduled to be destroyed and
their right to request a copy. Before any school student record is destroyed or
information deleted there from, the parent/guardian must be given reasonable prior notice
at his or her last known address and an opportunity to copy the record and information
proposed to be destroyed or deleted. Student records shall be reviewed at least every 4
years or upon a student’s change in attendance centers, whichever occurs first, to verify
entries and correct inaccurate information.
HENRY-SENACHWINE GRADE SCHOOL
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CODE
ACTIVITIES POLICIES
Students are encouraged to participate in activities that are available to them. Activities
at Henry-Senachwine Grade School include: Softball, Baseball, Literary (Speech)
Contest, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Volleyball, Scholastic Bowl, Track,
Robotics, School Play, and Music Contests.
The following policies apply to Softball, Baseball, Literary (Speech) Contest, Basketball,
Cheerleading, Dance Team, Volleyball, Scholastic Bowl, Track, Robotics, School Play,
and Music Contests.
It is the purpose of the Henry-Senachwine Grade School staff to build up standards under
which competition can be carried on, with ethical relations and high principles, reflected
in the conduct of participants, coaches, sponsors, and spectators.
These activities are a privilege extended to students who are physically able to
participate, meet scholastic requirements, and comply with the rules and regulations of
the Henry-Senachwine Grade School Co-Curricular Activity Program.
PHILOSOPHY
Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the total educational program. It is our
philosophy that students of this age are still developing and learning, so all who wish
should be able to participate.
However, there is the occasion when too many students wish to participate. When this
occurs, the coach/sponsor is forced to limit the number of players and a “cutting” process
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must be used. While it is not an easy decision to make, it is done because, much like a
classroom setting, too many participants make it difficult to conduct an effective practice.
This cut occurs during the first two weeks of practice. If there is the possibility that
players may be cut, parents should wait before purchasing any special shoes or other
equipment.
The following activities will use the cutting process:
Baseball - 18 players
Softball - 18 players
Basketball - 15 players per team (7th and 8th)
Dance Team - 20 participants
Cheerleading - 12 participants
Volleyball – 30 participants (7th and 8th) 20 players (6th grade)
Scholastic Bowl - unlimited
In activities where the number of participants is limited, the students must also
demonstrate the necessary skills to be selected by the coach/sponsor.
Sixth-grade students may compete in activities that will not limit the participation of
seventh- and eighth-grade students on the junior-high team. Seventh-grade students may
compete in activities that will not limit the participation of eighth graders. There are
special programs for fifth- and sixth-grade basketball and sixth-grade volleyball. If there
are not enough interested seventh and eighth graders to complete a team, then the Cocurricular Council will determine if sixth graders will be permitted to participate in the
activity. Rationale for this decision will be based on needs as they pertain to numbers.
The sponsor will determine which sixth graders will participate after holding tryouts.
It is the philosophy of the Henry-Senachwine Grade School that certain rules and
regulations be followed to realize the benefits of an extracurricular program.
1. A yearly physical examination is required for all students who participate in interscholastic athletics.
2. Students who participate in extra-curricular physical activities are required to
have insurance.
3. All participants are required to be in attendance on the day of the activity
including practice for at least 150 minutes of instructional time.
4. Disrespect toward officials will not be tolerated.
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PARTICIPATION
Students may participate in more than one activity during the same season providing
practices and contests do not conflict. Parents must sign a permission slip before their
child can participate in an extracurricular activity. Parents must also sign
acknowledgement of activity expectations and guidelines. A schedule of practices and a
communication method will be established for activity members as soon as possible.
Ideally, important information regarding an activity should be passed to students via
morning announcements.
GOALS
1. To develop a spirit of competition – a student must give his/her best to achieve
success within the framework of the activity itself (to handle winning or losing equally
well.)
2. To develop a living commitment – a student must make a sincere commitment to the
group or organization. Dependability is important to the whole team. A student has a
responsibility to be at all of the practices or contests on time.
3. To develop emotional maturity – a student must show an acceptance of the rules,
guidelines, and guidance from teammates, administrators, teachers, and coaches/
sponsors. A student must strive for self-discipline and should be able to make sound
decisions, take orders, and make worthwhile friends.
4. To develop good sportsmanship and citizenship – a student must show a quality of
honor that desires to be courteous, fair, honest, and respectful at all times. These
positive attitudes must prevail in your conduct as a student, an athlete, and a citizen.
Each student should conduct him/herself in such a way that will reflect a good image
on him/herself, the group, the school, and the community.
ELIGIBILITY
Students are required to maintain passing grades in all subjects (including electives) to be
eligible to participate in co-curricular activities. According to the I.E.S.A. handbook,
section 2.042, “A student shall be doing passing work as determined by the local school
district in all school subjects and the school shall certify compliance with this By-Law.”
In order to remain eligible, students should allow enough time to study for tests and turn
in all daily assignments on time.
Eligibility is determined on a weekly basis, accumulated through the grading period and
figured at 8 a.m. on Thursday for the following Monday through Saturday. When a
student is scholastically ineligible for the third time during the season, he/she will be
dismissed from the activity.
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Students who have zeros in the grade book or do poorly on a major test may not be able
to bring their grade up with the regular daily work. Students should work to keep their
grades up and not depend on extra credit since it will not always be available or allowed
in order to be eligible for extra-curricular activities. Extra credit will be allowed if at
least two grades are not recorded during the week between eligibility checks. It is the
responsibility of the student to check on the requirements of any extra credit.
Grading is from 8:00 a.m. Thursday through 8:00 a.m. the following Thursday.
CO-CURRICULAR CODE
Once a student begins participation in any athletic activity he/she is subject to the Cocurricular Code for the remainder of his/her years at Henry-Senachwine Grade School.
The Co-curricular Code is enforced throughout all 12 months of the year. An athlete shall
be disciplined if he/she commits any of the following violations regardless of the time of
year or whether he/she is on or off school grounds. Parents or guardians are asked to
assume the responsibility of insisting that their child be honest and accept the
consequences for their actions if they have been improper. Parental support is vital in
seeing that a student accepts responsibility regardless of how other students have acted or
been disciplined in the past. A Co-curricular Code violation relating to the following five
areas are to substantiate by reports from certified district staff, reports from law
enforcement officials to the extent available pursuant to the Juvenile Court Act, or as a
result of self-admission.
Violations:
1. Use of, possession of, or distribution of alcohol, marijuana, or any
illicit/illegal drug.
2. Use of or possession of any tobacco product.
3. Theft or vandalism of any school or personal property.
4. Conduct unbecoming of a student of Henry-Senachwine Grade School such
as:
disrespect of officials, use of foul language, excessive locker room
horseplay,etc., shall be considered a violation which will be dealt with by the
coach/sponsor of that activity and/or principal.
5. Knowingly being in the presence of the illegal use of, possession of, or
distribution of alcohol, marijuana, or any illicit/illegal drug.
If there is a potential violation of the Co-curricular Code, the Principal and/or Athletic
Director will conduct an investigation to determine whether a meeting of the Athletic
Council is warranted. The Co-curricular Council is comprised of the Principal, Athletic
Director, an off-season coach, and two faculty members. These members represent the
voting body of the Co-curricular Council. The in-season coach of the sport in which the
violation occurs will be involved in the meeting and make recommendations to the Cocurricular Council but will not be a voting member. Notice of the Co-curricular Council
meeting will be sent to the parent/guardian of the athlete involved. Information relevant
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to the possible violation will be presented to the Co-curricular Council by the student and
administration at the meeting. The Co-curricular Council will determine appropriate
disciplinary action if it is found the student has committed a violation. A student may
appeal the decision to the Superintendent. Any appeal must be made within five days of
notification of the Superintendent’s decision. The student may offer additional
information regarding the alleged violation at the requested hearing before the Board of
Education.
If a certified staff member witnesses a violation, it shall be reported to the principal. The
principal will schedule a meeting of the Co-curricular Council within 48 hours of the
reporting of the violation.
Absences
Any absence from a scheduled practice or contest must be excused by the coach/sponsor
of that activity. An unexcused absence from a regularly scheduled practice or contest will
be dealt with by the coach/sponsor of that activity and/or the principal.
In order to participate in an athletic activity after school, a student must have participated
fully in P.E. that day.
Uniforms and Equipment
The student agrees to accept responsibility for any uniform or other school equipment. In
the event that the student should lose or damage it, the student agrees to reimburse the
Henry-Senachwine Grade School for its replacement value.
Any person with unauthorized and/or misused school equipment may be subject to legal
action to obtain equipment or damages. Parents can help here by seeing that the student
does not have this lost equipment at home.
When a student completes an activity, he/she is ineligible to receive equipment for a new
activity until he/she had paid all fees for lost equipment and turned in all other equipment
previously checked out to him/her. At the end of a school year, students must return all
school equipment or pay for any lost equipment.
TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS
TO AND FROM ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
PRIVATE VEHICLES
When private vehicles are used to transport students to and from co-curricular contests,
the operator of such vehicles must follow the vehicle driven by the coach/sponsor both to
and from the contest. Under no circumstances will one vehicle be allowed to stop (at
McDonald’s, etc.) unless all vehicles stop, including the vehicle driven by the
coach/sponsor.
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SCHOOL VEHICLES
All students will ride to and from road games on the bus under the supervision of his/her
coach/sponsor. All exceptions must be cleared with the coach/sponsor in advance.
Students will be released from riding the bus only when the parent or guardian gives
written permission in advance to the coach/sponsor.
DROPPING AN ACTIVITY
(These guidelines do not apply to Band/Chorus/Art- please see handbook p.16)
If a student decides to drop an activity, he/she will be expected to do so in an appropriate
manner. If this is not done in an acceptable manner, the student should realize that he/she
is in danger of being refused the opportunity to participate in future co-curricular
activities.
The following procedure is to be followed:
1. Discuss it with his/her parents
2. Discuss it with his/her coach and explain the reason for deciding to end
participation
3. Return any equipment that has been issued.
AWARDS POLICIES
1. A student will be awarded only one letter during their participation in cocurricular activities at Henry-Senachwine Grade School.
2. If a student earns more than one letter, he/she will be awarded a pin designating
the activity in which he/she was awarded the letter.
3. Manager letters will be awarded to students who serve as manager or statistician.
NOTE- Athletes must finish the season in good standing. The above standards are not
absolute and any player may or may not receive an award at the discretion of their
coach/sponsor in any given activity. For example- it is customary for eighth graders who
have not earned a letter previously to be awarded a letter in their eighth grade year.
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