Peoria Heights High School
2012 – 2013
Home of the Patriots
508 East Glen Ave.
Peoria Heights, Illinois 61616
Telephone: (309) 686-8803
Mr. Eric M. Heath
Superintendent
Mr. Joseph Stoner
Principal
Engaging,
encouraging,
and empowering to new “Heights”
– one student at a time.
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Peoria Heights High School
Calendar 2012 – 2013
August 16 .............. Teachers’ Institute (No School)
August 17 .............. First Day of Classes (8:00-2:00 a.m. H.S.)
August 20 .............. First Full Day of School (Hot Lunches Served)
September 3........... Labor Day (No School)
September 20......... Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conference )PHHS dismissed @ 11:30
September 21......... Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)
September 26......... School Improvement Day, School Dismissed (H.S.-11:30 a.m.)
September 29......... Homecoming: Parade 10 AM / Game 1:30 / Dance 7:00 – 10:00
October 8 ............... Columbus Day (No School)
October 13……. .... Patriot Cross Country Invitational – Detweiller Park
Nov 7..................... School Improvement Day, School Dismissed (H.S.-11:30 a.m.)
Nov 19 – 24 ........... Patriot Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament
Nov 21-23 ............. Thanksgiving Vacation (No School)
Dec 19, 20, 21 ....... 1st Semester Final Exams
Dec 22 - Jan. 7 ...... Winter Vacation (School dismissed at end of regular day on
Dec. 22 - to start back on Monday, Jan. 8 )
January 7 ............... Teachers’ Institute (No School)
January 21 ............. Martin Luther King’s Birthday (No School)
January 30 ............. School Improvement Day, School Dismissed (H.S.-11:30 a.m.)
February 15 ........... Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)
February 18 ........... President’s Day (No School)
March 2 ................. High School Play 7:00
March 15 ............... Teachers’ Institute (No School)
March 19 ............... 8th Grade Orientation and Registration – 6:30
Mar 29 – Apr 5 ...... Spring Break (School dismissed at end of regular day on March
29, to start back Monday, April 8 )
April 19 ................. Half-Day In-service Workshop, School Dismissed (H.S.-11:30)
April 23 & 24……. Junior Testing – ACT/PSAE
May 6 ………… ... Jim Faulkner Memorial Golf Outing – Weaver Ridge Golf Club
May 8 .................... School Improvement Day, School Dismissed (H.S.-11:30)
May 9 .................... Academic Awards Night - 7:00
May 13 & 14 …… Senior Finals
May 16…………. . Graduation 7:30
May 21, 22, 23 ...... Final Exams (provided no emergency days are used)
May 27 .................. Memorial Day Observed (No School)
*June 10 ................ Teachers’ Inst. (No School – May 24 if no snow days are used)
*June 11 ................ Last Day of School (May 28 If no emergency days are used.)
*Grading Period Ends
Reports Cards Out
1st
October 19, 2012
October 26, 2012
2nd
December 21, 2012
January 11, 2013
3rd
March 8, 2013
March 15, 2013
4th
June 11, 2013
June 11, 2013
EARLY STUDENT DISMISSAL on last day of grading period is 2:00 for
Peoria Heights High School
PEORIA HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of Peoria Heights High School to provide an educational program
that will enable all students to master the skills, concepts, ideas, and knowledge they
will need to become successful citizens beyond high school. These will be attained
by our students when school, home, and community work together to encourage the
personal qualities of self discipline, confidence, goal setting, respect for self and for
others, and the maturity to accept responsibility for one’s actions.
Our goals for our students are that they:
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Become technologically literate in applying and accessing technology and
information.
Be able to communicate, cooperate, and collaborate well with others.
Become accustomed to setting and achieving goals.
Be aware and knowledgeable of global events and cultures from the past
and present.
Be able to think critically and solve practical problems using technology
and mathematical concepts.
Cooperate and become involved with the community.
To promote respect for oneself, peers, school, and community.
Be able to read and comprehend material in all subject areas.
Regular Bell Schedule
1st Hour
7:53 – 8:43
2nd Hour
8:46 – 9:36
3rd Hour
9:39 – 10:29
4th Hour
10:32 – 11:22
A Lunch
11:22 – 11:53
B Lunch
11:53 – 12:24
5th Hour
12:24 – 1:14
6th Hour
1:17 – 2:07
7th Hour
2:10 – 3:00
School Improvement Day Schedule
1st Hour
7:53 – 8:22
2nd Hour
8:25 – 8:54
3rd Hour
8:57 – 9:26
4th Hour
9:29 – 9:57
5th Hour
10:00 – 10:28
6th Hour
10:31 – 10:59
7th Hour
11:02 – 11:30
2:00 Dismissal (Afternoon Assembly)
1st Hour
7:53 – 8:35
2nd Hour
8:38 – 9:20
3rd Hour
9:23 – 10:05
4th Hour
10:08 – 10:50
5th Hour
10:53 – 11:35
A Lunch
11:35 – 12:05
B Lunch
12:05 – 12:35
6th Hour
12:35 – 1:16
7th Hour
1:19 – 2:00
FACULTY ROSTER
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Joseph Stoner
SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Eric M. Heath
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Matt King
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Ms. Jill Hayes
LANGUAGE ARTS
Mrs. Kathy Allen
Miss Kelly White
Mrs. Kathleen Smallwood
MATHEMATICS
Mr. Greg Higby
Miss Josie Gustafson
SCIENCE
Mrs. Ellen Tallon
Mr. Jeff Vallosio
PHYS. ED / DR. ED.
Mr. Jon Adkins
PHYS. ED./ HEALTH
Mrs. Julia Lowe
SOCIAL STUDIES
Mr. Matt King
Mr. Matt Wasilewski
FOREIGN LANGUAGE/
JOURNALISM
Mrs. Pam Gibbons
IND. ED. TECH
Mr. John Smith
BUSINESS
Ms. Melissa Fike
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
Mrs. Holly Kahn
ART
Miss Lindsay Johnson
BAND/MUSIC
Mr. Chris Piper
Mr. David Eggert
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Mrs. Michelle Barnes
Mrs. Katie Thornton
Mrs. Gina Gorman
Miss Bethany Thompson
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Mr. Jim Carter
MAINTENANCE STAFF
Mr. Dan Diefendorf
Mr. Chae Yu
Mr. Mark Matheny
TEACHER AIDES
Mr. Brian Ehle
Mr. Mike Ulrich
LIBRARIAN
Mrs. Rachel Poole
PRINCIPAL'S SECRETARY
Mrs. Mary Henricks
GUIDANCE SECRETARY
Mrs. Becky Moore
CAFETERIA STAFF
Mrs. Ann Markovich
Mrs. Barbara Stimeling
Mrs. Melanie Price
Mrs. Jane Lightly
Mrs. Mikki Taylor
DISCIPLINARY POLICY
The disciplinary policies of Peoria Heights High School are in effect on school
grounds at all times and off school grounds during any school-related activity. The
expected standards of behavior apply whenever the student is on school property;
such as athletic events, dances, field trips, or during other school-related activities at
any other location.
The disciplinary policy of Peoria Heights High School is a progressive step system.
Upon the third consecutive detention, a Saturday Detention is assigned. Upon the
third consecutive Saturday detention, an out-of-school suspension is assigned, and
upon the third out-of-school suspension, an expulsion hearing is called.
The appropriate disciplinary action will be dependent on:
1. The nature and seriousness of the offense
2. Whether the offense is a repeat offense
3. The overall disciplinary history of the student for the year.
(step he/she is currently on)
When a student repeats the same unacceptable behavior in spite of disciplinary
measures, inquiries may be made to teachers, parents and the counselor about the
reasons and motivations behind these behaviors with the intent to provide effective
behavioral intervention. Recommendations such as additional counseling, mentoring
programs, or other measures may be considered in addition to the prescribed
disciplinary measures.
Disciplinary records are renewed at the beginning of each school year or upon
enrollment.
TARDIES
Students are tardy when they come to class late without a valid excuse or pass.
Tardies are recorded by the classroom teacher. For each semester, after the second
tardy in any class, a detention will be assigned. Students over 5 minutes tardy to a
class will be given a detention, and students over 20 minutes late with no excuse are
considered absent.
CONFERENCES
A teacher may assign a student a conference for various reasons, such as minor
disciplinary issues, failing to do assigned tasks, or failing to bring required materials.
Conferences may be arranged with students with 24- hour notice and must not exceed
30 minutes. Conferences are intended for minor first offenses, and when served by
students, do not become part of their disciplinary record. Failing to attend an
assigned conference will result in detention or suspension, depending on the current
step.
AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTIONS
After school detentions are for more serious disciplinary issues. Detentions are
served from 3:05 until 4:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A student must serve the
detention during one of the next two detention days after it is assigned. Failure to do
so will result in another detention or Saturday detention. Written warnings may be
given for minor or first offenses. Any staff member may assign a detention for the
following reasons:
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Failure to serve teacher’s conference
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Failure to turn in equipment, supplies, or money
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General misbehavior and classroom disturbances
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Insubordination or disrespect
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Profanity or inappropriate gestures
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Throwing objects
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Being in unauthorized areas
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Tardy
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Displays of affection, other than hand-holding
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Littering or misuse of facilities
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Being in the halls without a pass
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Leaving class or the building without permission
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Improper parking or driving
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Having food or drink in unauthorized areas
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Dress code violations
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Sleeping in class
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Any behavior deemed worthy of such punishment by the principal
According to the progressive step policy, every third after-school detention will
result in a Saturday detention or suspension.
SATURDAY DETENTION
Saturday detentions are served from 8 am until 12 noon during one of two Saturdays
each month. Students are assigned to serve during the next available date, provided
that 24-hour notice is given. Depending on the circumstances, the detention may be
accompanied by a referral to the Board of Education for expulsion. Students
assigned to Saturday detention may not participate in any school activity on that day
until it is served.
Saturday detention may be assigned (but not limited) for the following reasons:
Failure to serve after-school detention
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Academic dishonesty and giving false testimony
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Insubordination
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Gross classroom disturbance
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Use of profanity or gestures
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Disrespect toward staff or students
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Behavior that risks harm or injury to others or the facility
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Forging or having someone forge a name on a pass or other document
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Sexual harassment
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Hazing or other harassment
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Unexcused absences
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Possession (1st offense) of tobacco or paraphernalia (lighter, matches)
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Inappropriate use of computers or the internet
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Violation of the Cellular phone policy (1st Offense)
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Aiding others in the violation of a school policy
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Reckless driving on school grounds
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Third consecutive after-school detention, according to the step
policy
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Any repeated behavior that resulted in a prior after-school detention
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Any other behavior deemed worthy of such punishment by the
principal
According to the progressive step policy, every third
Saturday detention may result in an out of school suspension.
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
In-school suspension can be used as needed according to the discretion of the
principal and is considered equivalent to a Saturday detention with respect to
disciplinary seriousness and the disciplinary step.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
An out-of-school suspension may last from 1 to 10 days and may be immediate.
Depending on the circumstances, the suspension may be accompanied by a referral to
the board of education for expulsion. Make up work or tests during the suspension
period will only be worth 80% of the obtained score. P.E. makeup must be
completed within two days of returning to school. It is the responsibility of the
student to request assignments. Suspended students are not permitted to attend any
school functions or be on school grounds while suspended. For the purposes of
extracurricular eligibility, out-of-school suspensions end at midnight on the last
suspension day. Therefore, if a student’s suspension ends Friday, he/she may
participate in that weekend’s school activities.
According to the progressive step policy, the third out of school suspension will
result in an expulsion hearing before the Board of Education.
The following behaviors may result in suspension and possible expulsion:
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Failure to serve a Saturday detention or removal from Saturday
detention
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Threatening, bullying*, or harassing* a student or staff member
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Gross use of profanity or gestures
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Gross disrespect toward staff or students
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Possession (2nd offense) or use of tobacco products or
paraphernalia
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Violation of electronic communication/cell phone policy.
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Defacing or destroying the facilities or school property
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Fighting or assaulting another student
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Instigating others to commit school violations
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Stealing from school, staff, or other students
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Intentionally setting off the school fire alarm system
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Any repeated behavior that resulted in a prior Saturday detention
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Any behavior deemed worthy of such punishment by the principal
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Third consecutive Saturday detention, according to the step policy
Bullying is using any form of aggressive behavior that does physical or
psychological harm to someone else and/or urging other students to engage
in such conduct. Prohibited aggressive behavior includes, without
limitation, the use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threats, intimidation,
fear, bullying, or other comparable conduct. Efforts, including the use of
early intervention and progressive discipline, shall be made to deter
students, while at school or a school-related event, from engaging in
aggressive behavior that may reasonably produce physical or psychological
harm to someone else. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that
the parent(s)/guardian(s) of a student who engages in aggressive behavior
are notified of the incident. The failure to provide such notification does
not limit the Board’s authority to impose discipline, including suspension
or expulsion, for such behavior.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment of students is prohibited. Sexual harassment is defined as
follows:
a) An employee’s or District agent’s unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a
sexual or sex-based nature, imposed on the basis of sex, that denies or
limits the provision of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment;
or that makes such conduct a condition of a student’s academic status.
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Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or sex-based nature by anyone,
including students, imposed on the basis of sex, that has the purpose
of effect of (a) substantially interfering with a student’s educational
environment; (b) creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive
educational environment; (c) depriving a student of educational aid,
benefits, services, or treatment; or (d) making submission to or
rejection of such unwelcome conduct the basis for academic decisions
affecting a student.
Students who believe they are victims of sexual harassment are
encouraged to discuss the matter with the Building Principal, and written
documentation of every incident will be kept. Students will be given the
opportunity to review the documentation and verify its accuracy with their
signature.
IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION AND REFERRAL FOR EXPULSION
The following behaviors will result in an immediate suspension and referral to the
Board of Education for expulsion. Behaviors include, but are not limited to:
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Possession, use, or being under the influence of alcoholic
beverages on school property or during school functions
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Possession, use, or being under the influence of non-prescription
narcotics, marijuana, or other possibly harmful substances on
school property, including look-alike drugs
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Possession of drug paraphernalia
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Possession of a weapon or look-alike weapon or any other object
on school property or during any school sponsored activity,
which, in the opinion of the principal, may appear to be used to
inflict bodily harm or property damage
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Violation of cellular telephone policy. (3rd Off.)
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Gang activity
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Assaulting a school employee
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Bomb threats or other serious threats of violence
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Third out of school suspension
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Other behaviors deemed appropriate by the principal
Expelled students may not attend any school function or be on school property for
the balance of the expulsion.
REMOVAL OF PRIVILEGES
Removal of student privileges for disciplinary reasons is at the discretion of faculty
and administration. Depending on the offense, privileges can be removed
temporarily or permanently. The following are some examples of removable
privileges:
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Driving to school and parking in the school parking lot
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Pass privileges to the library or other areas of the building
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Computer or internet use in the library, classroom, or labs
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Seating arrangement at lunch and access to activities and the soda and
candy machines
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Attendance at athletic or extracurricular events such as dances
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Participation in field trips or class projects
STUDENT DRIVING AND PARKING
Student parking is a privilege, not a right. Under no circumstances may students
park vehicles on the drive, in the visitor's parking lot, or in the faculty parking area.
Driving privileges may be removed if students park improperly or drive in an unsafe
manner on school grounds. Students must obtain and display a parking permit and
must park in the third row and beyond. Improperly parked cars may be towed at the
owner’s expense.
The school administration has the right to search a car while on school property if
they believe that there is a dangerous or illegal item or substance in the car. Students
will not be allowed to return to cars during the school day without permission from
the principal.
SEARCHES
The school lockers are considered school property, and they and the possessions in
them are subject to search, without notice, by the administration. Students and their
possessions may also be searched if there is reasonable suspicion that an unlawful act
has been or will be committed. Any vehicle on school property is subject to search
by school administration and/or Peoria Heights Police if illegal activity is suspected
within that vehicle.
CONFISCATION
Lighters, cigarettes, personal radios, stereos, laser pointers, pagers, phones, two-way
radios, unregistered prescription drugs, food, drinks, and other inappropriate or
disruptive articles can be confiscated. Communication devices, tobacco
paraphernalia, and other unlawful items may not be returned. Parents may be
required to pick up other returnable items.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
All students and their parents/guardians are responsible for presenting an appearance
which is conducive to the learning process. The following guidelines shall be
observed:
Dress attire must not interfere with the educational process or with the rights of
others. Students must, however, be covered from shoulders to mid-thigh. Attire
which is likely to interfere, and which is therefore prohibited, includes, but is not
limited to, the following:
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hats
bandanas
bare midriffs & chests
sagging pants
spaghetti strapped tops
wallet chains or chains on pants
sunglasses
see-through garments
visible undergarments
bare backs or shoulders
cut off muscle shirts (tank tops)
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halter tops
low-cut blouses
exposed shoulders
short shorts
mini-skirts
clothing that is too tight
clothing w/ inappropriate words
or pictures
hair rollers
house slippers
pajamas
1. Dress attire must always be neat and clean, and must not be destructive of school
property. Unless otherwise prohibited, clothing shall be worn in the manner in which
it was designated.
2. Dress attire must always comply with existing state health and safety codes. For
example, footwear must be worn at all times and sunglasses and contacts may only
be worn when so prescribed by a licensed physician or optometrist.
3. Any extremes in dress that cause distractions in the school will cause the
professional staff to request that this distraction be corrected immediately. Students
will be sent home to get proper clothing. If a student is sent home to get proper
clothing, they will receive unexcused absences for time missed.
4. Hair length and style is personal with each individual. Students may wear their
hair as they please if it is kept clean, and does not present a safety hazard or a
distraction.
5. Athletic equipment issued to a student athlete or cheerleading equipment issued to
a cheerleader may not be worn in or out of school for other than the activities they
were designed for; except by the direction and approval of the principal or athletic
director.
6. Students may wear shorts all year if they so desire. Shorts must be mid-thigh in
length.
Students who continuously violate the dress code policy will face disciplinary action
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES
To ensure that electronic devices do not disrupt the learning environment, the
following rules are to be followed. These rules pertain to all students of the district.
Using or possessing electronic paging devices, cellular telephones, video recording
devices, cameras, personal digital assistants (PDA), MP3 players, video game
systems, CD players or other electronic devices is prohibited.
All electronic devices must be powered off and kept out of sight during the school
day unless; a) the student has administrative approval, b)use of the device is provided
in a student’s IEP; c) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of
students, staff or other individuals.
If electronic devices are seen, turned on, ring, or are used during the school day, the
student is in violation of the policy. Upon a first offense, the phone is confiscated
and the student will serve a Saturday detention or suspension, depending on the step.
The phone will be returned to a parent. A second offense within a school year will
result in confiscation until the end of the school year and a suspension. Students who
refuse to give the electronic device to a staff member will face a suspension for gross
insubordination. Further violations result in permanent confiscation and a suspension
and expulsion hearing. In case of an emergency, a student may carry a cell phone
with permission from the building principal.
STUDENT USE OF SODA AND CANDY MACHINES
Students may use the soda and candy machines before school (prior to 7:50), during
lunch, and after school. No soda may be taken into the building from the lunch deck.
Students are prohibited from using these machines at times other than those
mentioned above. There will be absolutely no food or beverage allowed in the
classroom during the school day. Students are not to go to the cafeteria to purchase
food or beverage other than during their lunch.
All food and drinks must be consumed on the deck only! Students will not have
food and open drinks of any kind inside of the building. Open drinks are soda cans
that have been opened, plastic bottles with seals broken and cups from commercial
establishments with or without lids. Students are allowed to have sack lunches and
closed soda in their lockers for lunch.
USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
The Peoria Heights Community Unit School District #325 Board of Education will
prohibit the use of tobacco on school property when such property is being used for
any school purposes. Students will not be allowed to possess or use tobacco on
school property. Use of tobacco will result in an out of school suspension, and a 1 st
offense of possession will result in Saturday detention, depending on the step. A
second offense will result in suspension. Any student acting as a lookout in an effort
to help others avoid disciplinary action will be subject to the same penalty.
GANG ACTIVITY PROHIBITED
Gang activity is prohibited on or around school grounds, on school buses or off
school grounds at any school activity. A "gang" is any group of 2 or more persons
whose purpose includes the commission of illegal acts. No student on or around
school grounds, on school buses, or off school grounds at a school activity shall
engage in any gang activity including, but not limited to:
1. Wearing, using, distributing, or selling any clothing, jewelry, emblem,
gang symbol/sign, or other things that are evidence of membership of
affiliation in any gang.
2. Committing any act or omission, or using any speech, either verbal or
non-verbal (such as gestures or hand-shakes) showing membership to a
gang.
3. Using any speech or committing any act or omission in furtherance of
the interests of any gang or gang activity, including, but not limited to:
(a) soliciting others for membership in any gangs,
(b) requesting any person to pay protection otherwise intimidating or
threatening anyone,
(c) committing any other illegal act or other violation of school district
policies (d) inciting other students to act with physical violence upon any
other person. Students engaging in any gang-related activity will be subject
to one or more of the following disciplinary actions:
1. Conference with parent(s)/guardian(s)
2. Referral to appropriate law enforcement agency
3. Suspension for up to ten days
4. Expulsion for the remainder of the school term
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE OF DUE PROCESS
1. The student and/or the parents/guardians should discuss the matter with the
person(s) directly responsible for the grievance.
2. If this does not resolve the issue, the matter should be directed to the building
principal and then to the district superintendent. If the grievance is against the
principal, the district superintendent should be contacted after talking with the
principal, if the matter has not been satisfactorily resolved.
3. If the matter is still not solved, the student or parents/guardians may request the
permission of the school board president to speak on the matter at the next
meeting of the local board of education.
4. The next step would be through the judicial system, unless an alternative was
provided by local board rules and regulations.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular school attendance is one of the most important determining factors of
academic success. It is the responsibility of each student and his/her parents or
guardians to ensure consistent attendance. Poor or irregular attendance can result in
disinterest, lower grades, and failure. Student attendance records are kept in each
student’s permanent record file. This information can be requested by a prospective
employer to determine a student’s level of dependability.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
It is the responsibility of the parents to call the school before 9:00 a.m. regarding the
absence of a student. The attendance phone number is 686-8806. Parent calls or
notes do not automatically excuse students if the reason is not excusable and
credibility is in question. The following reasons constitute an excused absence:
 Personal illness
 Funeral or death in the family
 Other reasons deemed excusable by the principal.
Upon returning to school the student should present a parent or doctor’s
note describing the absence. For medical or dental appointments to be excused,
students must return with official documentation showing the time, date, and place of
the appointment. An absence of five or more school days out of ten successive
school days due to illness will be considered an excused absence only if a note
from a licensed physician is provided, attesting to the illness.
It is the student’s responsibility to get missing assignments and make up
work or tests. Students that are excused are allowed two school days for each day
missed to complete work for full credit. Approved college days and school related
trips are not counted against a student’s attendance. Parents should make every
attempt to schedule medical and dental appointments, personal business, and
vacations outside of regular school days or hours.
An absence for family vacations or other reasons may be considered
excused only if a note from the parent/guardian is received by the school no less than
5 days in advance. The student must get assignments prior to leaving. Participating
in “take your child to work day” may be considered an excused absence provided that
a parent has contacted the school in advance.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
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Oversleeping
Leaving school without permission
Personal appointments
Driver’s license exams
Unauthorized trips
Failure to check out in the office
Car trouble
Other reasons as determined by the principal
The penalty for an unexcused absence is Saturday detention or suspension, according
to the step on the student’s disciplinary record. The truancy officer may also be
involved in cases of truancy and may fine parents according to ordinances in the
village of Peoria Heights.
Students absent without excuse will not be allowed to make up any missed work or
tests. The scores for missed work will be zeros.
ILLNESS AND INJURY
If a student is ill and wishes to go home, he or she should be sent to the guidance
secretary. The secretary will then contact the parents/guardians to secure permission
for the student to leave the building. The parent/ guardian will pick the student up or
see that someone does. The student will not be allowed to walk home or drive
him/herself home unless there are extenuating circumstances. In such a situation, the
parents/guardians must give permission, and the student must call the school and
his/her parents when he/she arrives home. The school will not take responsibility for
driving students home unless the situation warrants. There is no place in the school
to lie down and rest.
POLICY FOR MAKE-UP WORK –
Reminder: 70% of all course work must be complete to obtain a grade
It is the student's responsibility to obtain any assignments he or she has
missed while absent. Make-up assignments must be completed during the student's
free time within two days after he or she has returned to school to receive a passing
grade for the assignments. If a student is ill for an extended period of time, he or she
will have two days for each day absent (up to a maximum of 10 school days) to
complete his or her make-up work for a passing grade. During this extended illness,
a student is expected to complete as many of his or her assignments at home as he or
she is capable of doing. If the work is not completed within the required time, the
teacher will not give a passing grade for the work, but will give the student credit for
completing the assignments.
If a test, paper, or other major assignment was previously known by the
students, he or she would be required to complete the assignment on the specified
date if he or she is in attendance. If the student is not in attendance on the date the
assignment was due, the assignment will be due on the first day he or she returns to
school.
BUILDING HOURS
The school will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The school day begins at
7:50 a.m. and ends at 3:00. Plan to arrive no earlier than 7:30 a.m. Students
attending after school activities or athletics must go to their lockers before the
activity begins. Students are not permitted to linger in the halls or be in the main part
of the building after practice.
STUDENT USE OF BUILDINGS-EQUAL ACCESS
Non-curriculum related student groups may meet on school premises during noninstructional time if approved by the Building Principal. If the meeting is studentinitiated and not a part of a school sponsored activity, it must be conducted according
to the following guidelines:
1.
Attendance is voluntary;
2.
The school will not participate in or sponsor it;
3.
School employees can be present at religious meetings only in a nonparticipatory capacity;
4.
It cannot materially and substantially interfere with the orderly
conduct of educational activities within the School;
5.
Non-school persons may not direct, conduct, control or regularly
attend;
6.
The school maintains its authority to maintain order and discipline.
SIGNS AND POSTERS
All signs and posters must be approved by the principal before being posted. No tape
is to be used to hang posters anywhere in the building with the exception of the gym
and the deck. All posters in the main part of the building are to be hung on the
bulletin boards only.
LUNCH
A Class A lunch, an a la Carte lunch and a salad bar will be served. The price for the
Class A lunch and salad bar is $2.00. Students are not allowed to charge lunches.
Students who owe excessive amounts of money will not be able to purchase regular
lunch. A sack lunch containing a peanut butter sandwich and milk will be provided.
Students may also bring their lunch. Food may be eaten in the lunch area only.
Students are expected to behave in an orderly manner and clean their lunch areas of
debris. The lunchroom supervisors have the authority to limit lunch privileges
according to the behavior of the students.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Guidance and counseling is part of the total experience and works closely with the
instructional program. The counselor seeks to assist the student toward achieving
greater understanding of his/her abilities, interests, goals, and achievements. The
counselor seeks to assist the student in his/her own personal growth and in making
adjustments and decisions so that he/she may become a more self-understanding,
self-directed, responsible, and happy citizen.
Specifically, the guidance staff is responsible for helping with course planning,
schedule changes, college and vocational planning, individual and group counseling,
group testing, cumulative records, registration, career education, follow-up studies,
financial aid, and working with administrators and teachers in preparing data for
curriculum improvement.
Each student is encouraged to think carefully about himself/herself in relation to
possible job opportunities, levels and kinds of work, further education, personal
characteristics, and any other factors that influence his/her life.
Tools available to help provide information are tests, study aids and educational
literature about the many different kinds of schools available after high school, and
vocational literature about job opportunities and qualifications, exploration kits,
career and college conferences, and individual inventories.
As a student progresses through high school, there will be many adjustments and
important decisions to make. A counselor has time during the day when students
may discuss any personal, social, educational, or vocational problems. Students are
invited to the Guidance Office whenever the counselor can be of service.
The following information has been designated as directory information. This
information will be released to the public as requested without the prior written
consent of the students' parents/guardians. If you do not want such information
released, the school must be notified in writing within 3 school days of the student's
first day of attendance.
1. Identifying information: name, address, gender, grade level, birth date
and place, and parents/guardians' names and addresses
2. Academic awards, degrees and honors
3. Information in relation to school-sponsored activities
4. Major field of study and period of attendance in school
STUDENT SCHEDULE CHANGES - VALID REASONS
1. There is an error in your schedule.
2. The teacher and student feel it is necessary to drop a course due to the
instructional needs and interests of the student.
3. A parent may request a schedule change. A parent conference with the
principal and counselor may be requested before the change is made.
NO SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE ACCEPTED AFTER THE FIRST 5
SCHOOL DAYS.
Grades will be given at the close of each 9-week period. Any student with parent
permission electing to drop a course AFTER the first 5 days of each semester will be
given an "F" for the semester, unless there are unusual circumstances as determined
by the principal.
Credits Toward Graduation
For the 2012 - 2013 school year Peoria Heights High School has adopted a new
schedule that requires students to take seven classes in their schedule. As a result,
the credit requirements for students will be slightly varied.
The total credits required to graduate Peoria Heights High School:
Class of 2013 = 24.5 credits,
Class of 2015 = 24 credits
The minimum credits must include:
4 credits of English Language Arts
4 credits of Physical Education
3 credits of Mathematics
2 credits of Science
½ credit Health Education
1.
2.
3.
Class of 2014 = 24 credits,
Class of 2015 = 24 credits
1 credit U.S. History
½ credit American Government
½ credit of Economics
½ credit Keyboarding
Graduation requirements must be met before the first day of the next
school year in order to graduate under the requirements of the current
school year.
Students not meeting graduation requirements by the graduation date may
not participate in the commencement ceremony.
According to State Law, students must take the PSAE to graduate.
Tech Prep Curriculum
The Tech Prep Curriculum is for students who choose to obtain an Associate’s
Degree from a Community College or will enter the military or the world of work
immediately after high school.
As part of their high school work, all Tech Prep students must complete the
following:
English
Mathematics
Social Science
Science
Physical Education
Keyboarding
Health
Sequenced Electives
4 Credits
3 Credits
2 Credits
2 Credits
4 Credits
1 Credit
.5 Credit
6.5 Credits
Sample Schedule
Freshman
1. Algebra I
2. English I
3. General Science/Biology
4. Physical Education
5. Keyboarding & Software App.**
6. Humanities** or Foreign Lang.
7. Sequenced Elective Course
Junior
1. Geometry/Algebra II/
2. English III
3. U.S. History**
4. Physical Education**
5. Test Prep** or Study Hal
6. Chemistry I/II, Anatomy
7. Sequenced Elective Course
Sophomore
1. Algebra II
2. English II
3. Biology I/ Chemistry I
4. Health/Drivers Ed./PE
5. Sequenced Elective Course
6. Sequenced Elective Course
7. Sequenced Elective Course
Senior
1. Geometry/Algebra III/Calculus
2. English IV
3. American Gov./Economics**
4. Adult Liv/Liv. Envir.*
l5. Physical Education**
6. Science Seminar/ Bio II/Physics
7. Sequenced Elective Course
*Suggested Courses
**Required Courses
Sequenced Electives – 1 year of electives must be music, art, foreign language,
or vocational course work.
College Prep Curriculum
The College Prep Curriculum is for students who choose to obtain a Bachelor’s
Degree from a University or 4-year College. Students enrolled in the College Prep
Curriculum will be required to take the ACT test during the spring of the junior year.
As part of their high school work, all College Prep students must complete the
following:
English
Mathematics
Social Science
Science
Foreign Language
Physical Education
Keyboarding/Software Apps
Health
Sequenced Electives
4 Credits
4 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
2-4 Credits
4 Credits
1 Credit
.5 Credit
6.5 Credits
Sample Schedule
Freshman
1. Algebra I / Algebra II
2. English I A**
3. Biology I
4. Foreign Language
5. Physical Education
6. Keyboarding I/II**
7. Sequenced Elective Course
Sophomore
1. Algebra II / Geometry
2. English II A
3. Chemistry I
4. Foreign Language
5. Health / Drivers Ed./PE
6. Sequenced Elective Course
7. Sequenced Elective Course
Junior
1. Geometry/Alg II/ Alg III*
2. English III A **
3. U.S. History**
4. Biology II/Chem. II/Physics
5. Test Prep.**
6. Physical Education**
7. Sequenced Elective Course
Senior
1. Algebra III/Calculus*
2. English IV A**
3. American Gov./Economics**
4. Biology II/Chem. II/Physics*
5. Physical Education**
6. Sociology*
7. Sequenced Elective Course
*Suggested Courses
**Required Courses
General Admissions Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (Required by University of Illinois. Recommended by Bradley
University, Illinois State University, Western Illinois University & Southern Illinois
University)
1. Grade point average, high school rank and college admissions test
scores are factors.
2. Special courses: Those courses listed above will be the minimum
requirements by most universities.
3. Transfer Programs
a. Those courses required will be the same as listed above.
b. Requires class rank in upper-half of class.
c. A.C.T. Test or college placement tests.
4.
Career Programs
a. Recommended taking high school subjects related to
students career interests.
b. Upper one-half of graduating class and satisfactory A.C.T.
scores for some programs.
c. American College Test (A.C.T.) or placement tests required
of full-time students.
d. Some specific courses may be required.
Reclassification Policy
Students are required to have a minimum number of credits in order to be promoted
to the next grade level. For the 2012 – 2013 school year:
o Sophomores need at least 4 credits or more
o Juniors need at least 11 credits or more
o Seniors need at least 17 credits or more
Transfer Policy
Graduation requirements of the sending school could affect the required credits to
graduate from P.H.H.S. The required credits will be determined by considering the
sending school’s minimum requirements along with the prorated credits required at
P.H.H.S. All course requirements must be met in addition to the adjusted credit total.
The principal and counselor will decide whether a transferring course may substitute
for a particular required course.
GRADING POLICY
1. Students must be enrolled in a high school program recognized by the Illinois
State Board of Education
for not less than 14 weeks during a semester in order to be eligible to receive
semester credit for
academic work completed during the semester.
2. The semester grade will be an average of the two 9-week grades and the final
examination: each 9-week grade counting 40% of the semester average; final
exam counting 20%.
3. student must have earned a minimum of 4 grade points to receive credit for the
course. If the student is required to take the final exam, the student will need 5
points to receive credit for the course.
4. Incomplete grades must be changed by the teacher by the next reporting period.
5. If, in the opinion of the instructor, a student should not continue with the second
semester of a subject after failing the first semester, the instructor should
recommend that the student be dropped from the subject. In this case, the
student will either be given a semester class or be required to carry a lighter
load. The program of study in which the student is enrolled may affect whether
or not he/she is taken out of a specific course.
6. Credit is earned on a semester basis.
7. Special variance in grading policies in specific department, regarding major
course requirements, must be made clear to the student and must be submitted in
writing to the principal.
8. Contact with the parent/guardian will be made immediately when it becomes
apparent the student is in danger of failing a nine-weeks grading period.
Conferences will be arranged, when necessary, concerning academic work by
students.
9. Any student who fails to take a semester final exam, when required, has not
completed the course, and therefore, will be assigned a failing grade for the
semester.
10. P.E and Junior Test Prep, though graded, will not count toward grade point
average.
The "F" Student
1. Has not succeeded in doing the minimum required work in a course. (70% of all
work assigned in the nine-week grading period.)
2. Has achievement so low that credit is obviously not warranted.
The "I" Student
"Incomplete" is to be used whenever a student, for good reason, has not been able to
complete the assigned work before the end of the grading period. The main reason
for issuing this grade will be absence from school due to illness. If a student is
present, and does not have a good reason for not completing the work, this mark
should not be used. If, after 10 school days following the end of a given grading
period, a student has not made up his work, the teacher must change the grade for the
work missed to failing (F). Obviously, there will be cases when an extension of time
will be necessary because of extenuating circumstances.
Semester Grades
Semester grades are determined by the two 9-week grades and the semester
examination. Each 9-week grade will count as 40% of the semester grade. A
student must receive a passing grade in both of the 9-week grading periods to be
eligible to pass a course for the semester, or pass one 9-week’s period and the final
examination. In addition, the student must have earned a minimum of 4 grade points
during the semester; 5 points if the student must take the final exam.
The following scale will be used to determine the semester grade: Averages will be
rounded up at .5 or above.
99-100%A+
95-98% A
93-94% A91-92% B+
87-90% B
85-86% B-
12 points
11 points
10 points
9 points
8 points
7 points
83-84%
79-82%
77-78%
75-76%
72-74%
70-71%
0-69%
EXAMPLE # 1
1st. nine weeks
2nd. nine weeks
Final Exam
C
A
B-
EXAMPLE # 2
1st. nine weeks
2nd. nine weeks
Final Exam
F
D
D-
C+
C
CD+
D
DF
6 points
5 points
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
0 points
10 points
22 points
7 points
39 points
Dividing 39 points by 5 equals 7.8, rounded to 8, which is a B on the scale for the
semester grade.
0 points
4 points
1 points
5 points
*this student must take
and pass the final exam
since he/she failed
one grading period.
Dividing 5 points by 5 equals 1.0, which is a D- on the scale for the semester grade.
4 points are a minimum to get semester credit for any class unless he/she has to take
the final exam. The student must pass 2 out of 3 grading periods and/or final exam.
Grading Scale
A
Excellent
B
Above Average
C
Average
D
Below Average
F
Failure
I
Incomplete
93-100
85-92
77-84
70-76
Below 70
Physical Education:
M-Medically Excused
FINAL EXAM POLICY
A student may opt out of taking a final exam in any given class provided that
both of the following two criteria are met:
1. The student has 2 or fewer absences in that particular class during the semester.
Exceptions include a death in the family or a court appearance (not at fault) to
testify.
2. The student has passed both 9-week grading periods.
This policy is implemented on a class-by-class basis. Therefore, a student may be
required to take an exam in one class and not another. A student meeting the criteria
may wish to take the final exam without the risk of lowering the student’s semester
grade. An exam grade that improves the semester grade will be counted. Students
transferring in after the first two days of the semester must automatically take exams
in all classes.
FIRST SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
December 19
Period 1 exam - 8:00 - 9:30
Period 2 exam - 9:40 - 11:10
Period 3 exam - 11:20 - 12:50
December 20
Period 4 exam - 8:00 - 9:30
Period 5 exam - 9:40 - 11:10
December 21
Period 6 exam - 8:00 - 9:30
Period 7 exam - 9:40 - 11:10
SECOND SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
May 21
Period 1 exam - 8:00 - 9:30
Period 2 exam - 9:40 - 11:10
Period 3 exam - 11:20 - 12:50
May 22
Period 4 exam - 8:00 - 9:30
Period 5 exam - 9:40 - 11:10
May 23
Period 6 exam - 8:00 - 9:30
Period 7 exam - 9:40 - 11:10
Second semester exams will be adjusted if there are snow days to make up.
There will be no lunch served on these days.
PHHS WEIGHTED GRADE POLICY
The following weighted grading policy will be in effect for all courses taken.
Courses at Peoria Heights High School are divided into three academic categories.
The categories are General, Academic, and Honors. The Honors classes are
generally advanced college preparatory courses, and therefore carry more points
when computing grade point averages. The semester final exam is required and the
course includes a major project or paper which is mandatory for passing the class.
The courses and their categories are:
General: All Special Education, Algebra Concepts Block, Art I, Physical Science,
Driver Education, Industrial Education Orientation, Physical Education (pass/fail),
Test Prep (pass/fail), Reading and Study Skills
Academic: Freshman English, Sophomore English, Junior English, Senior English,
Journalism, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, General Science, Biology I, Chemistry
I, Anatomy and Physiology, U.S. History, Economics, Keyboarding/Software,
Accounting I/II, Computer Technology I/II, Business and Tech Concepts,
Humanities, American Government, Foods and Nutrition I & II, Child Development/
Parenting, Living Environment, Adult Living, Graphic Design, Woods I, II, & III,
Building Trades I & II, Construction I & II, Health, Food Services, Spanish I & II,
Ceramics, 2-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, Studio Art, Chorus, Band.
Honors - Senior English IVA, Algebra III/Trig., Calculus, Chemistry II, Physics,
Biology II, Advanced Science Seminar, Spanish III & IV, Sociology, Approved
Independent Study Classes.
Letter
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
General
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0
Academic
5.3
5.0
4.7
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
0
Honor
6.3
6.0
5.7
5.3
5.0
4.7
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
0
HONOR ROLL
PHHS has an honor roll and a high honor roll. To achieve high honors, students
must earn a 4.5 or higher GPA. To qualify for the honor roll, the following scale is
used:
Class
Grade Point Requirements
Seniors
4.0-4.499
Juniors
4.0-4.499
Sophomores
3.8-4.499
Freshmen
3.6-4.499
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ATTENDANCE POLICY
1. A Peoria Heights High School P.E. Uniform must be purchased from the school
and worn during
class. No other uniform will be allowed. Tennis shoes must be worn for PE.
Sandals, boots and
other shoes besides athletic shoes are not permitted. Non-marking soles must
also be worn on the
gym floor at all times. Black soles will not be permitted.
2. Excuses from class:
a. Parent Excuse - if a parent feels that their child should be excused from P.E.
for a minor illness or injury, a parental excuse will be accepted for up to one
week.
b. Doctor Excuse - Any reason that requires a student to miss more than one
week of P.E. will require a doctor's excuse.
c. Students will be required to dress and walk during the period while on medical
excuse unless specifically stated by the doctor. Then written assignments will be
made.
3. The P.E. requirement for the State of Illinois and Peoria Heights High School is
8 semesters. If due to medical reasons, a student is only able to complete 7 or
less of the required semesters during the four years in high school, the medical
excuse will be attached to his/her transcript.
4. Any medical excuse involving the loss of a semester's credit must be given to the
counselor for the files.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAKE-UP POLICY
Students who miss a day of P.E. class with an excused absence will be required to
make up the work within two school days for each day absent. The make-up work
will consist of running one mile for each class period missed. If the work is not
made up within a two-day period, it cannot be made up for academic credit.
Exceptions to this policy will be made only on the recommendation of a physician.
The make-up work will take place after school and will be closely supervised by a
teacher.
Peoria Heights High School currently has a requirement that students must complete
70% of all work assigned during the 9 weeks grading period in order to be eligible to
receive a passing grade for the 9 weeks. The student will have to participate in or
make up 70% of the physical education class periods during the 9 weeks in order to
receive a passing grade. Unexcused absences cannot be made up for credit.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADING POLICY
Each nine week grading period grade will be calculated in the following manner:
1. 25% of the grade - DRESS – proper school uniform, socks, shoes, etc.
2. 25% of the grade - PARTICIPATION - Student makes an effort to participate in
the activity to the best of his/her ability.
3. 25% of the grade - ATTITUDE - Student cooperates with the teacher and other
students in the class.
4. 25% of the grade - SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE - Basic skills, test and written
test of basic knowledge of rules and strategies will be given at the end of each unit.
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

A zero is given for NOT DRESSING for P.E. without a valid excuse.
Parents will be notified via mail when their child has received a third (3)
non-dress zero.
On the non-dress, the student will receive an “F” for the nine weeks and
will be placed in study hall for the remainder of the quarter. The student
may return to PE after the nine week period is up.
STUDENTS MUST PASS EIGHT (8) SEMESTERS OF P.E. TO GRADUATE
HIGH SCHOOL!!!
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g; 34 CFR
Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The
law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S.
Department of Education.
FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records.
These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a
school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred
are “eligible students.” The provisions of FERPA are as follows:
o Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the
student’s education records maintained by the school. Schools are not
required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great
distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the
records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.
o Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct
records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school
decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the
right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not
to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a
statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested
information.
o Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible
student in order to release any information from a student’s education
record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without
consent to the four following parties or under the following conditions (34
CFR 99.31):

School officials with a legitimate educational interest;

Other schools to which a student is transferring

Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;

Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;

Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school

Accrediting organizations;

To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;

Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and

State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant
to specific state law.
Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory” information, such as a student’s
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards and
dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about
directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of
time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them.
Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under
FERPA. The actual means of notification (e.g., special letter, inclusion in a PTA
bulletin, student handbook or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each
school.
ATHLETIC/ACTIVITY CODE AND ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
Philosophy
The Athletic Department and other activity sponsors view athletics and
activities as vital components of a Peoria Heights High School education. Athletics
and activities will be positive learning experiences for our students if they can
recognize that they may achieve their highest personal and athletic potential only by
embracing a lifestyle dedicated to competition, integrity, and self-discipline.
Selection to a team or activity is both an honor and a privilege, and as such,
carries responsibilities commensurate with leadership roles. As leaders and very
visible representatives of Peoria Heights High School, participants have an obligation
to represent themselves in an exemplary manner. The athlete is an athlete 12 months
of the year, not just during the time in which he/she is actually participating on a
team. Therefore, the athletes are responsible for following all the rules listed under
the athletic code 12 months of the year.
As our student athletes are representatives of Peoria Heights High School,
so are members of other non-athletic extracurricular activities. These students are
under the same obligations, responsible for following the same rules of conduct and
recognized for their representation of their school. The Athletic/Activity Code and
Grade Eligibility requirements apply to the following extracurricular activities:
Seasonal Athletics/Activities:
Non-Seasonal Activities:
Football
Student Council
Volleyball
Class Officers
Cross Country
Drama
Wrestling
Musical performances/Competitions
Basketball
Academic Challenge
Baseball
Track
Dance Team
Cheerleading
Scholastic Bowl
The Athletic/Activity Code of Peoria Heights High School exists in addition to the
rules and guidelines established by the Illinois High School Association. Coaches
and sponsors may also establish guidelines above and beyond those of PHHS
provided they are reasonable and non-discriminatory.
Once a student begins participation in any extracurricular activity, he/she is subject to
the Athletic/Activity Code for the remainder of their years at PHHS. The code is in
effect all 12 months of the year and participants will be penalized regardless of the
date or location of the offense.
ATHLETIC/ACTIVITY CODE
General Guidelines
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
The cut-off time for players to be added to the roster is up to the discretion of
the head coach. The date shall be set at the beginning of the particular season.
If cuts are to be made by the coaches, or an athlete wishes to change from one
sport to another, this shall be done prior to the tenth scheduled practice
session.
When there are 2 or more sports in season at the same time, an athlete may not
switch from one sport to another after he/she has competed in more than 10
regular practice sessions, unless he/she has the permission of both head
coaches/sponsors involved. When the athlete has participated in more than ten
regular practice sessions in any sport, he/she shall not start, practice or play in
any following sport until the completion of the original activity, unless there is
an agreement to the contrary by the two head coaches/sponsors involved.
To practice or participate in any extracurricular activity, the student must be in
school on that day no later than 9:00 a.m. and remain in school all day. Failure
to comply will result in 24-hour ineligibility from practice and participation in
any extracurricular activity. Exceptions would be a doctor or dentist
appointment (notes required), court subpoena or family emergency. Only the
principal may excuse a participant. Ineligibility due to a suspension from
school ends at midnight on the last day of the suspension.
The student participant should be aware of his/her dress and health habits and
set a good example at all times. The student athlete's hair should be kept clean
and combed. There is no restriction on the length of hair except wrestlers
whose hair is governed by Illinois High School Association rules. The athlete's
hair must be cut in such a manner that it will not obstruct his/her vision nor
cause a safety concern.
Grade Eligibility
Grade Eligibility is figured on a weekly basis. The student must be passing 5
classes per week. Students take 7 classes. If a student has a study hall then
they only have 6 classes. They must be passing 5 classes of them to be
eligible.
Grade Eligibility is figured on a cumulative basis. The student's grade will be
figured on all work done from the start of the semester up to the specific time
that the eligibility report is submitted. A simple explanation might be: If the
student were moving from Peoria Heights to another school, what would
his/her semester grade be?
Grade Eligibility starts over at the beginning of each semester for all courses.
However, students that fail more than 2 courses for the semester are ineligible
to compete for the entire next semester of attendance at PHHS.
1st Week of Ineligibility: Students may practice, but not compete/perform nor dress.
2nd and 3rd Weeks of Ineligibility: Students may not practice, compete, nor dress.
4th Week of Ineligibility: Students are removed from the roster for the entire season.
Athletic/Activity Code Violations
An athlete or participant in extracurricular activities at Peoria Heights High School
will be considered in violation of this Code if he/she commits any of the following
violations:
1. Involvement in theft, vandalism, or any other illegal activity that endangers
the safety of others or the reputation of PHHS.
2. Use, consumption, possession, or transportation of alcohol or any
controlled, illegal, non-prescription drug or any legal prescription drug that
is not prescribed to the user.
3. Use or possession of tobacco, in any form.
4. An act of violence toward a student, staff member, or official.
Any student charged with a criminal act by police authorities, the court system, or
any other recognized law enforcement agency including the school district will result
in him/her being found in violation. Determination of a violation can be
substantiated by reports from district staff, law enforcement officials, or selfadmission. The principal and activities director will investigate all indications of a
violation and make a determination according to the evidence.
These types of offenses may also carry disciplinary action under disciplinary policy
for all students enrolled at Peoria Heights High School if they occur at school, on
school grounds or at ANY school-sponsored activity.
Any team member or participant guilty of violating the Athletic/Activity Code shall
be under the following penalties:
First Offense: Within 5 days of notification of a violation, the student must exercise
one of the following two options:
Option A: Forfeiting the equivalent of an entire season of participation
If the violation does not occur during a season of participation, the student will not be
allowed to participate in any upcoming practices nor competitions for the entire next
season in which he/she has participated in the past year, nor any season in the mean
time. The student will also be eliminated from all non-seasonal activities for the
remainder of the year.
If the violation occurs during the season, effective immediately, the participant will
not be allowed to participate in any practices nor competitions for the equivalent of
one complete season. A season is defined by the number of dates of competition. A
student in the midst of a season will not participate nor practice during the remainder
of the current season, nor the remaining balance of the next season in which he/she
has participated in the past year, nor any other season in the mean time. The student
will also be eliminated from all non-seasonal activities for the remainder of the year,
or until a seasonal activity suspension has been served.
A student must remain academically eligible to serve any term of suspension.
Option B: Forfeiting the equivalent of ½ of a season in addition to serving 25 hours
of service to the school district
The student will be suspended from competing in one half of one season, or the
combination of two seasons that is equivalent to one half. A half season is defined as
approximately one half of the number of dates of competition within the regular
season.
Football
Volleyball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Baseball
Scholastic Bowl
Cross-Country
Track
Wrestling
Dance Team
Varsity: 4 games;
Varsity: 10 game dates
Varsity: 12 game dates
Varsity: 16 game dates
Varsity: 10 game dates
Varsity: 8 game dates
6 meets
6 meets
7 meet dates
7 performances
J.V.: 4 games
J.V.: 10 game dates
J.V.: 9 game dates
J.V.: 12 game dates
J.V.: 7 game dates
J.V.: 4 game dates
If the violation does not occur during a season of participation, the penalty is
assessed during the next season in which the student had participated last year, and
the student may not participate in any other season, in any way, in the mean time.
For the first half of the season, the student may practice, but must not participate in
any competitions or performances. He/she must attend games and stay with the team
without being in uniform. Students participating at the varsity level and a lower level
will be suspended at both levels of competition, and students competing in
simultaneous seasons will be penalized in both activities. The student will also be
eliminated from all non-seasonal activities for the remainder of the year.
If the violation occurs during the season, the student will be ineligible to play the
appropriate number of games as stated above. If the penalty includes the last contest
day of the regular season, then the student will be dropped from the roster for the
remainder of the season and will not be allowed to practice, nor dress, nor compete in
any post-season competition or performance. Any remaining balance of a suspension
will be applied to the next activity in which the student had participated last year, and
the student may not participate in any other season in any way in the mean time. The
student will also be eliminated from all non-seasonal activities for the remainder of
the year, or until a seasonal activity suspension has been served.
In addition the student must perform 25 approved hours of service to the school to be
overseen by the principal. The principal will assign appropriate duties, monitor the
student’s progress, and log the student’s hours. Failure to comply with the service
program will result in the Option A penalty.
Subsequent Offenses: The student athlete will be suspended from participating in
any way from all seasonal athletics and activities as well as non-seasonal activities
for a period of 12 months from the date of the violation.
A student must remain academically eligible to serve any term of suspension.
Technology: Acceptable Use Policy
We are pleased to offer students of Peoria Heights CUSD #325 access to the district
computer network and the Internet. Access to the Internet will enable students to
explore thousands of libraries, databases, and other information sources while
exchanging messages with Internet users throughout the world.
Access is a privilege — not a right.
Access privileges may be revoked at any time upon reasonable
suspicion that the user has committed, or attempted to commit,
unauthorized or improper use of any network or network resource.
With access to computers and people worldwide also comes access to the availability
of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the
school setting. Some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are
illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. While our
intent is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives,
industrious students may find ways to access other materials as well. On a global
network it is impossible to control all materials.
We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet, in the form of
information resources and opportunities for collaboration, far exceed any
disadvantages. Ultimately, however, parents and guardians of minors are responsible
for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using
media and information sources. To that end, Peoria Heights CUSD #325 supports
and respects each family’s right to decide whether or not to apply for access. To gain
access to the Internet, all students must obtain parental permission, then sign and
return this form to the classroom teacher.
District Network and Internet “Netiquette” and Rules
Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies
and regional and state networks. The Internet links computer networks around the
world, giving Peoria Heights students and staff access to a wide variety of computer
and information resources.
Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they
are in a classroom or a school hallway. Individual users of the district computer
networks are responsible for their behavior and communications over networks.
Outside of school, families bear the same responsibility for such guidance as they
exercise with information sources such as television, telephones, movies, radio and
other potentially offensive media.
The school district will secure its network and computing systems to a reasonable
and economically feasible degree against unauthorized access and/or abuse. This
includes informing users of expected standards of conduct and the disciplinary
measures for not adhering to them. During school hours, teachers will guide students
toward appropriate materials and will provide guidance and instruction in the proper
use of such resources. Communications on networks are often public in nature. Users
should not expect that files stored on any network server would always be private.
Network storage areas will be treated like school lockers. Network administrators
may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that
users are using the system responsibly.
Acceptable Use
The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct and adherence to
strict guidelines of network users. Guidelines are provided here so that network users
are aware of the responsibilities acquired when network access is permitted. In
general, these guidelines require considerate, efficient, ethical and legal utilization of
the network resources.
The use of the network must be in support of education and research and consistent
with the educational objectives of the Peoria Heights CUSD #325. Use of other
organizations’ networks or resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that
network.
Improper use of the network includes, but is not limited to:
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Allowing another person to use your password or User ID to access the
network
Sending or accessing offensive messages or pictures
Using obscene language
Threatening, harassing, insulting or attacking others
Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks
Violating copyright laws
Accessing Chat rooms and commercial e-mail accounts (Unless such access
is required for a teacher assigned project. This access requires prior approval
of the building principal.)
Providing personal information such as name, address, and phone number
on the Internet.
Trespassing in another’s folders, work or files
Employing the network for commercial or political purposes
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other systems
Attempting to decrypt system or user passwords
Attempting to “crash” network system or programs
Willfully introducing computer “viruses” or other disruptive/destructive
programs into the district
Using the network for any purpose or activity that is prohibited by federal,
state, or local laws,
Installation of any software without prior approval of the network
administrator
It is presumed that users will comply with district network and Internet standards and
will honor the agreements they sign. Any actions not outlined as specifically
permitted in this document are prohibited.