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ROMEOVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 100 N. Independence Boulevard Romeoville, Illinois 60446 www.vvsd.org/rhs 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education Member of the Illinois High School Association Member of the Southwest Prairie Conference School Administration Derek Kinder, Principal Nicole Egizio, Assistant Principal-Student Services Gina Smith, Assistant Principal-Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Michael Strode, Assistant Principal-Athletic/Activities Kristin Augle, Core Content Administrator-Literacy Jessica Ehmann, Core Content Administrator-Mathematics Grant Galotta, Student Services Administrator Carol Forsyth, Dean of Students Chaz Kuhn, Dean of Students Sandy Mettel, Dean of Students Justin Trovato, Dean of Students Andy Urban, Dean of Students Chairpersons Richard Rujawitz, Career and Technical Education/Visual Arts/ Music Michael Odle, Physical Education/Driver Education/ROTC Adam Rio, Science Douglas Darguzis, Social Studies Karen Trower, World Languages Mission The mission of Romeoville High School is to maximize student learning through a commitment to con- tinuous improvement and regular collaboration by all in the learning community. School Loyalty RHS - we cheer for you, hear us lift our voices high Blue and White - we're full of fight as we give our vic-try cry. (You, Rah, Rah) Spartans all, we answer the call to bring honor and fame to RHS who'll lead all the rest, and we’ll WIN, WIN, WIN, this game! School Nickname SPARTANS School Colors Navy Blue, White, and Orange Students please note: You must use only your assigned book for your personal hall passes. ESCUELA ROMEOVILLE HIGH 100 N. Independence Boulevard, Romeoville, Illinois 60446 (815) 886-1800 Administradores de la Escuela Director: Derek A. Kinder Sub Director: Gina Smith Sub Director: Nicole Egizio Sub Director: Michael Strode Core Content Administrator: Kristin Augle Core Content Administrator: Jessica Ehmann Student Services Administrator: Grant Galotta Misión La misión de la Escuela Romeoville High es engrandecer el aprendizaje de los estudiantes a través de un compromiso de mejora continua y colaboración regular de todos en la comunidad de aprendizaje. Mascota de la Escuela: Espartanos Colores de la Escuela: Azul Marino, Blanco y Naranja DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION James A. Mitchem, Jr., Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Garrick Grizaffi, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Rachel Kinder, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Sharon Hawks, Executive Director for Human Resources Adam Hurder, Executive Director for Educational Services PreK-5 Karen Flories, Executive Director for Educational Services 6-12 Erica Ekstrom, Executive Director for Student Services BOARD OF EDUCATION Steven Quigley, President Chrystal Hansen, Vice President Deborah Sykora, Secretary James T. "J.T." Boudouris, Member Elizabeth "Liz" Campbell, Member Dan Falese, Member Diane Parro, Member MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to empower all learners to be college and career ready and to develop, grow, and achieve as productive citizens. OUR VISION We will hold high expectations and provide collaborative supports to ensure academic, social and emotional success for ALL students in Valley View School District, regardless of race, gender, income, geography, disability or native language through: Rigor, Assessment, Instruction, and Accountability. NUESTRA MISIÓN Capacitar a todos los estudiantes para que estén preparados para la universidad y una profe- sión y para que se desarrollen, crezcan y logren convertirse en ciudadanos productivos. NUESTRA VISIÓN Mantener altas expectativas y proporcionar apoyos de colaboración para asegurar el éxito académico, social y emocional de todos los estudiantes en el Distrito Escolar Valley View, sin importar raza, sexo, ingresos, geografía, discapacidad o idioma nativo por medio de: Rigor, Evaluación, Instrucción y Responsabilidad. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRINCIPAL'S LETTER . .A BRAIN . .B CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES . .C ATTENDANCE . .D GENERAL INFORMATION Lost and Found/Personal Security . E Electronic Devices . .. .E Police Liaison Officer . .E Lunch Period . .E Guidance and Counseling . .E Emergency Medical Forms . .F Student Behavior at Activities . .F Athletic Conference Information . .F SCHOOL MAP . ..G WILCO SCHEDULE . .. .H VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMON INFORMATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . .1 Graduating Juniors or Early Graduation . .1 Graduation Ceremony . .2 Grade Reporting-90/10 Philosophy . .3 Grade Determination Policy . .4 Academic Recognition in Middle and High School . .6 Failure Notification . .6 NCAA Eligibility Requirements . .6 Transcripts . .7 Student Assessment Testing . .8 ACADEMIC CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Spectator Code of Conduct . .8 Boys’-Girls’ Athletics . .9 Athletic School Rules and General Information . .11 High School Co-Curricular Code of Conduct . .11 Rules and Regulations for Participating in Co-Curricular Activities . .12 IHSA Eligibility Requirements . .13 TABLE OF CONTENTS STUDENT FEES Required Student Fees . .15 Additional or Optional Student Fees . .16 Waiver of Fees for Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials . .17 Textbooks and Compact Discs . .17 ATTENDANCE POLICIES/TARDINESS GUIDELINES The Illinois School Code Regarding Attendance . .17 Role of the Parent/Role of the Student . .18 Procedure to Report an Absence . .18 When is an absence Excused or Unexcused?. .18 Parent Verified Illness. .19 Make-Up Work Policy . 20 Truancy . 21 Family Residency Change Notification . .22 Tardiness Guidelines . 22 Guidelines for Early Release Program. 23 Students Who Have Been Expelled . .23 Safety & Security. .24 Emergency School Closing . .24 Fire and Disaster Drills . .24 Lockdown Procedures . .24 Catastrophe Survival Plan . .25 STUDENT RECORDS INFORMATION AND PARENT RIGHTS Notification of Rights Under FERPA . .25 Access to Student Records and Safeguards to Protect Their Use . .27 Information to Non-Custodial Parents . .27 District Procedures for Deleting or Destroying Student Records . ..