ROXANA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 SECONDARY STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

Roxana Senior/Junior High School 2019-2020

Roxana Junior High School Roxana Community Unit School District No. 1 401 N. Chaffer Ave. District Offices Roxana, IL 62084 401 N. Chaffer Ave. Phone: (618) 254-7561 Roxana, IL 62084 Roxana High School Phone: (618) 254-7544 401 N. Chaffer Ave. www.roxanaschools.org Roxana, IL 62084 Twitter: @RHS_Shells and @RJHS_Shells Phone: (618) 254-7553 Facebook: Roxana Shells Instagram: rhs_shells

The provisions in this handbook are not to be considered as irrevocable, contractual commitments between the school and the student. Rather, the provisions reflect the current status of rules, practices, and procedures as currently practiced and are subject to change without prior notification. Board policies are available to the public at the District Office or online at www.roxanaschools.org under the Board of Education tab. All parents must sign that they have received a copy of the student/parent handbook (1:10, 1:20, and 1:20.1) as well as sign and return the Extra-Curricular Code (1:20.2).

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2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S. • Lafayette, IN 47909 • 765.471.8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY VISION STATEMENT Achieving excellence with passion, pride, and partnership MISSION STATEMENT The Roxana Community Unit School District No. 1 is committed to help students develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Students will be given encouragement to develop positive self-esteem, to show respect for others, to acquire the skills to participate productively in society, and to make a life-long commitment to learning. BELIEFS 1. We believe in ensuring a safe physical and emotional environment that supports the well-being of all students and staff. 2. We believe in effective communication and collaboration amongst all stakeholders. 3. We believe the expectation of excellence will yield excellence. 4. We believe all students can learn. 5. We believe education addresses the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of all learners. 6. We believe in the importance of being good stewards of all resources. (financial, environmental, etc.) 7. We believe in a willingness to initiate and respond to change for progress. 8. We believe education takes place best in an environment that fosters pride, passion, and respect. 9. We believe the school district exists for the good of the entire community. STRATEGIES 1. We will provide facilities that meet the needs of the district and instill pride in the community. 2. We will provide a safe and secure school environment. 3. We will establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with our district and community. 4. We will enhance extra-curricular experiences that support the development of character, intellect, creativity, and community pride. 5. We will provide for the social and emotional needs of our students. 6. We will continue to develop and support a curriculum that serves our mission. 7. We will provide opportunities to attract, retain, and support quality personnel. STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Education cannot proceed effectively without good, consistent discipline. We will do our best to support the following Student Rights and Responsibilities. The dignity of individuals should be protected, with proper consideration displayed for their personal feelings, which may be associated with race, color, creed, cultural heritage, and intellectual and physical characteristics. Educators, as well as students, should be respectful to each individual in his/her daily life and develop a sincere appreciation for the different ethnic, economic, religious, and social backgrounds of groups. At Roxana CUSD #1, we believe our students have certain rights that must be protected. We also believe that they have definite responsibilities, which must be fulfilled in order to ensure that all students succeed in school. These rights and responsibilities are as follows: RIGHTS 1. Each student has the right to pursue an education without the fear of personal harm or damage to personal property. 2. Each student has the right to participate in an educational experience free from disruptive, destructive, or distracting influences. 3. Each student has the right to expect a well-prepared and organized classroom procedure. 4. Each student has the right to appeal, as outlined in this publication, cases of suspension or expulsion. 5. Each student and parent has the right of privacy concerning their academic and personal records maintained by the school. 6. Each student has the right to dress in such a way as to express the student’s personality in accordance with the school’s dress code.

2 RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Each student has the responsibility to restrain him/herself and actively discourage others from inflicting personal harm or damage to another student’s property. 2. Each student has the responsibility to support efforts to maintain an environment free from disruptive, destructive, or distractive behavior and influences. 3. Each student has the responsibility to prepare for and participate in classroom activity to the best of his/her ability. 4. Each student has the responsibility to abide by decisions reached through appeal. 5. Each student has the responsibility to respect the privacy of others concerning academic and personal records. 6. Each student has the responsibility to dress and groom in a manner that meets reasonable community standards of good taste, health, safety, and cleanliness, which does not disrupt or interrupt the educational process, indicate affiliation with any group which advocates dangerous or distasteful activities, or indicate support for drug, alcohol, or tobacco usage. ROXANA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS IN LEARNING Student-Parent-Teacher-Administrator Agreement 2018-2019 We know that learning can take place only when there is a combination of effort, interest, and motivation. As we are all committed to your student’s progress in school, we are going to do our best to promote his/her achievement. This agreement is a promise to work together. We believe that this agreement can be fulfilled by our team effort. Together we can improve teaching and learning. AS A STUDENT I PLEDGE TO: • Work as hard as I can on my school assignments. • Discuss with my parents what I am learning in school. • Follow the Code of Student Conduct in the student handbook. • Meet the expectations the junior high has set in place. • Ask my teacher questions when I don’t understand something. • Be committed to reaching the goals I set for myself. AS A PARENT I PLEDGE TO: • Provide a quiet study time at home and encourage good study habits. • Talk with my child about his/her school activities every day. • Reinforce the Code of Student Conduct in the student handbook. • Find out how my child is progressing by attending conferences and Title I activities, looking at school work, and contacting the teacher if concerns arise. • Encourage my child to read by reading to him/her. • Limit my child’s TV viewing and help select worthwhile programs. AS A TEAM OF TEACHERS WE PLEDGE TO: • Provide motivating and interesting learning experiences in my classroom. • Explain expectations, instructional goals and grading system to students and parents. • Communicate and cooperate with each parent to ensure the best education possible. • Find out what techniques and materials work best for the student. ~ RJHS Faculty and Staff AS A PRINCIPAL I PLEDGE TO: • Create a welcoming environment for students and parents. • Communicate to students and parents the school’s mission and goals. • Ensure a safe and orderly learning environment. • Reinforce the partnership between parent, student, and staff. • Act as the instructional leader by supporting teachers in their classrooms. • Provide appropriate in-services and training for teachers and parents. ~ Mr. Chad Ambuehl Principal Roxana Junior High School 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

District Philosophy...... 2 2:120 Home and Hospital Instruction...... 28 RJHS Partners in Learning...... 3 Chapter 3 - Student Fees & Meal Costs...... 28 Chapter 1 - Introductory Information & General Notices...... 7 3:10 Fines, Fees, and Charges: Waiver of Student Fees...... 28 1:10 Parent/Guardian Handbook Acknowledgement...... 7 3:20 School Breakfast & Lunch Program...... 28 1:20 Student Handbook Acknowledgement...... 7 3:30 Check Collection...... 29 1:20.1 RJHS Parent Compact & Partners in Chapter 4 - Transportation & Parking...... 30 Learning Pledge Acknowledgement...... 7 4:10 Bus Transportation...... 30 1:20.2 Receipt for Roxana C.U.S.D. 4:20 Parking...... 31 No. 1 Extra-Curricular Code...... 8 Chapter 5 - Health & Safety...... 32 1:30 General School Information...... 9 5:10 Immunization, Health, Eye and Dental Examinations...... 32 1:30.1 Procedures to Address a Concern...... 10 5:20 Student Medication...... 33 1:30.2 Roxana Schools Foundation...... 11 5:30 Guidance & Counseling...... 33 1:30.3 Lost and Found...... 11 5:40 Safety Drill Procedures and Conduct...... 33 1:40 Visitors...... 11 5:50 Communicable Diseases...... 33 1:50 Equal Opportunity and Sex Equity...... 11 5:60 Head Lice...... 34 1:60 Animals on School Property...... 11 5:70 Students with Food Allergies...... 34 1:70 School Volunteers...... 11 5:80 Care of Students with Diabetes...... 34 1:80 Invitations & Gifts...... 11 5:90 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention...... 34 1:90 Emergency School Closings...... 11 5:100 Students with Asthma...... 34 1:100 Video & Audio Monitoring Systems...... 12 5:110 School Insurance...... 34 1:120 Physical Education Policies...... 12 Chapter 6 - Discipline and Conduct...... 35 1:130 Library Media Center...... 12 6:10 General Policy on Discipline and Behavior...... 35 1:140 Lockers and Passes...... 12 6:20 School Dress Code / Student Appearance...... 35 Junior High Schedule Information...... 13 6:20.1 Student IDs...... 36 Senior High School Bell Schedule...... 14 6:30 Student Discipline...... 36 High School Auditing...... 14 6:30.1 Cell Phones and Electronic Devices...... 41 Philosophy...... 15 6:30.2 Cheating and Plagiarizing...... 43 Procedures...... 15 6:30.3 Food and Drink...... 43 Chapter 2 - Enrollment, Attendance, Promotion & Graduation...... 15 6:40 Students...... 44 2:10 Enrollment/Registration/Ferpa...... 15 6:50 Lunch & Cafeteria Rules...... 46 2:10.1 FERPA...... 15 6:60 Access to Student Social Networking Passwords & Websites...... 47 2:20 Attendance...... 16 6:60 E Letter to Parents/Guardians Regarding Access to 2:30 Junior High - Student Absences...... 16 Student Social Networking Passwords and Websites...... 47 2:40 High School - Student Absences...... 17 Chapter 7 - Internet, Technology & Publications...... 48 2:50 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance...... 18 7:10 Internet Acceptable Use...... 48 2:60 Make-Up Work...... 18 7.10E1 Internet Acceptable Use Sign-Off...... 49 2:70 Truancy...... 20 7:20 Non-School-Sponsored Publications/Websites...... 50 2:80 Grading, Retention and Report Cards...... 21 7:30 Skyward Family Access...... 50 2:90 Homework...... 26 Chapter 8 - Search & Seizure...... 50 2:100 Exemption From Physical Education Requirement...... 27 8:10 Search and Seizure...... 50 2:110 High School Credit for Alternative Courses and Programs, And Course Substitutions...... 27

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 9 - Athletics and Extra-Curricular Activities...... 51 10:20 Discipline of Students with Disabilities...... 59 9:10 Purpose...... 51 10:30 Exemption From Physical Education Requirement...... 59 9:20 Extra-Curricular Participant...... 51 10:40 Certificate of High School Completion...... 59 9:30 Extra-Curricular Activity...... 51 Chapter 11 - Student Records & Privacy...... 60 9:40 Team Membership Limitations...... 52 11:10 Student Privacy Protections...... 60 9:50 Communication...... 52 11:20 Student Records...... 60 9:60 Conference, IHSA, IESA Affiliation...... 53 11:30 Student Biometric Information...... 61 9:70 Requirements for Participation in Athletics...... 53 11:40 Requests From Military or Institutions of Higher Learning...... 61 9:80 Academic Eligibility for IHSA/IESA...... 53 Chapter 12 - Parental Right Notifications...... 62 9:90 Absence From School/Truancy/Suspension...... 54 12:10 Teacher Qualifications...... 62 9:100 Attendance at Practices and Events...... 54 12:20 Standardized Testing...... 62 9:110 Quitting...... 54 12:30 Homeless Child’s Right to Education...... 62 9:120 Consent Form for Performance Enhancing Substance Testing by the IHSA...... 54 12:40 Sex Education Instruction...... 63 9:130 Dress and Grooming...... 54 12:40E1 Notice to Parents on Sex Education Instruction...... 63 9:140 Use of Equipment/ Lockers...... 54 12:50 Parental Involvement (Title I)...... 64 9:150 Drugs, Alcohol And/Or Tobacco...... 54 12:60 English Language Learners...... 64 9:160 Injury/Illness/Medical Conditions...... 55 12:70 School Visitation Rights...... 64 9:170 Concussions and Head Injuries...... 55 12:80 Pesticide Application Notice...... 64 9:180 Imposition of Discipline...... 55 12:90 Mandated Reporters...... 65 9:190 Code of Conduct...... 55 12:100 Transfer to Another School...... 65 9:200 Disciplinary Suspension...... 58 12:110 Sex Offender Notification Law...... 65 9:210 Disciplinary Dismissal...... 58 12:120 Sex Offender & Violent Offender Community Notification Laws...... 65 9:220 Disposition of Penalty Pending Appeal...... 58 12:130 Asbestos and Hazardous and Infectious Materials...... 65 9:230 Attendance at School Dances...... 58 Chapter 13 - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment...... 66 Chapter 10 - Special Education...... 59 13:10 Assessment...... 66 10:10 Education of Children with Disabilities...... 59 13:20 Field Trips...... 66

5 6 CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION & GENERAL NOTICES 1:10 PARENT/GUARDIAN HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have reviewed the Student/Parent Handbook with my child(ren) in an effort to promote a better understanding of school rules and expectations. My signature below acknowledges receipt of the Student/Parent Handbook. I understand that this handbook may be amended during the year without notice. This handbook in the latest version is applicable to all students upon the implementation of any change. The administration will notify all parents and students in writing, where possible, of any changes to the handbook

______Printed Name of Parent or Guardian Name of School Child Attends

______Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

1:20 STUDENT HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have received a copy of the Student/Parent Handbook. I have read the handbook and understand all the rules and expectations. I agree to be responsible for following all of the rules and expectations of the school and understand the consequences for failing to follow the requirements. I understand that this handbook may be amended during the year without notice. This handbook in the latest version is applicable to all students upon the implementation of any change. The administration will notify all parents and students in writing, where possible, of any changes to the handbook as soon as is practical.

______Printed Name of Student

______Signature of Student Date

1:20.1 RJHS PARENT COMPACT & PARTNERS IN LEARNING PLEDGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have reviewed the Partners in Learning Pledge with my child. We understand the pledge that the parent/guardian and the student have committed to for the school year. The teachers and building principal have also agreed to the Partners in Learning Pledge. We understand that all parties must work together for the student to be successful. Our signature below acknowledges receipt of the Pledge.

______Printed Name of Guardian Printed Name of Student

______Signature of Guardian Signature of Student

______Date

7 1:20.2 RECEIPT FOR ROXANA C.U.S.D. NO. 1 EXTRA-CURRICULAR CODE To be completed for every student in both Roxana Junior and Senior High Schools Detach this page, check the appropriate blanks, sign, and return to the junior high or senior high office. Please check each of the following blanks as evidence you have met the requirements as stated in the Extra-Curricular Code. (Located in this handbook in section 9:10) ��������� I received a copy of the Roxana Community Unit School District No. 1 Extra-Curricular Code. (Located in this handbook in section 9:10) ______I have read the Extra-Curricular Code. ______I understand these rules apply to my child as a participant in any extra-curricular activity as defined. ��������� I acknowledge that even with the best coaching and supervision, injuries are a possibility in any extra-curricular activity and I accept the risks of extra-curricular participation. ��������� I have supplied a current physical (Athletes only), as described under “Requirements for Participation”, to the RCUSD #1. INSURANCE The Board of Education and school personnel of the Roxana Schools are vitally interested in the safety and well-being of students. We are particularly concerned that students who participate in extra-curricular programs have adequate insurance coverage in case of injury. The Board of Education has approved an insurance agency or you may provide an indication of your own policy in order to meet this requirement for participation. Parents wanting to purchase school insurance should contact the Board of Education office at 254-7541. Please check one of the following statements.

���������I have purchased, or will purchase, school insurance before my child participates in any extra-curricular activity as defined on page one, “Definitions”, number two “Extra-curricular Activity.”

���������I have been informed concerning the insurance program and do not wish to participate. My child is adequately covered by a policy with the following company______

______I have alternative coverage as noted:______

As a condition for participation in extra-curricular activities the student and parent must sign and print their names in the blanks below. These signatures will be valid for each athletic and extra-curricular activity in which they participate.

______Student Signature Date

______Print Student’s Name Grade Level (2018-19 SY)

______Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature Date

______Print Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name

8 1:30 GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION This handbook is a summary of the school’s rules and expectations, and is not a comprehensive statement of school procedures. The Board’s comprehensive policy manual is available for public inspection through the District’s website (www.roxanaschools.org) or at the Board office, located at:

Roxana CUSD 1 401 N. Chaffer Ave. Roxana, Illinois 62084

The School Board governs the school district, and is elected by the community. Current School Board members are: Clyde “Butch” McGill, President Sherry Keller, Vice-President Gloria Phipps, Secretary Patricia Devening, Member Craig Harris, Member Chad Owsley, Member Steve Palen, Member The School Board has hired the following administrative staff to operate the schools: ROXANA CUSD #1 Debra Kreutztrager - Superintendent Fonda Starbuck – Administrative Assistant 254-7541 Stephen Oertle, Assistant Superintendent Cindy Hendley – Administrative Assistant 254-7585 Tammy Steckel, Business Manager Densie Briggs – Administrative Assistant – Accounts Payable 254-7542 Kim Sheraka – Administrative Assistant - Payroll 254-7543 Laura Ballard, Special Services Director Krissy Hawk – Administrative Assistant 251-7003 ROXANA HIGH SCHOOL 401 N. ChafferAve. Roxana, Illinois 62084 254-7553 Jason Dandurand, Principal Mike Rumsey, Assistant Principal Mark Briggs, Athletic Director Jennifer Pointer – Administrative Assistant 251-7020 Stephanie Palmer – Attendance/Athletics 254-7553

9 ROXANA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 401 N. ChafferAve. Roxana, Illinois 62084 254-7561 Chad Ambuehl, Principal David Oestreich, Assistant Principal Kim Marcuzzo – Administrative Assistant 254-7561 Lindy Dixon – Administrative Assistant 251-7008 CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 601 N. Chaffer Ave. Roxana, Illinois 62084 254-7594 Jim Miller, Principal Cary Anderson – Administrative Assistant 254-7594 SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL 414 Indiana Ave. South Roxana, Illinois 62087 254-7591 Ryan Tusek, Principal Kim Kattelman – Administrative Assistant 254-7591 Directors Tim Dyer, Building and Grounds, Custodial 254-7573 or [email protected] Mari-Anne Sundberg, Food Service 254-7575 or [email protected] Angela Simms, Transportation 254-7572 or [email protected] Anna Manda – Administrative Assistant 251-7039 or [email protected] 1:30.1 PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS A CONCERN The Roxana School District understands that from occasionally parents will have a concern for actions by the school district and/or its employees. When a concern arises, the parent should speak directly with the staff member or person most directly related to the concern. Example: a parent has a concern over their child’s grade, or how the child was disciplined in a behavioral situation. The first course of action is for the parent to contact the specific teacher involved. Failure to satisfactorily resolve the concern should then be referred to the building principal as the second step. If the parent is dissatisfied with the resolve at step two and wishes to appeal the decision, contact should then be made with the district superintendent. If a satisfactory resolve is not reached at step three, the parent should contact the district superintendent requesting to be placed on the agenda to speak to the Board. It is not appropriate to bypass any step in the chain of command. Any complaint or concern brought to the Board of Education related to a specific employee and/or student shall be heard in executive session as per the school district’s responsibility to comply with the legal standards of the “Right to Privacy” act. The Board reserves the right to place reasonable (as determined by the Board) time limits upon speakers wishing to address the Board.

10 1:30.2 ROXANA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION In 1995 the Roxana School District established the Roxana Schools Foundation. The Foundation is designed to provide an opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax-deductible contributions to the school district to benefit the students. Since its inception the Foundation has collected and spent over $100,000 on activities, projects, textbooks, supplies and equipment to directly benefit our district students. Donors are encouraged to designate the program and/or area of the school district that they wish their donation to be spent. No donations are too large or too small! If you are interested in making a contribution you may send a check to the Roxana Schools Foundation, 401 Chaffer, Roxana, IL 62084 or you may inquire at 254-7541. 1:30.3 LOST AND FOUND Lost and found articles are to be brought to the office. A student may retrieve lost articles by claiming them in the office. Please check when articles are lost; many valuable articles are left unclaimed at the end of each school year. 1:40 VISITORS General Guidelines All visitors must enter and sign in through the main entrance of our complex (middle set of the three entrances) to gain access to the junior and senior high buildings. All other doors will be locked during the day. All visitors will be asked for their driver’s license or state issued ID card, as well as the date and time of arrival, and the location of their visit. Approved visitors will wear a visitor ID displayed visibly. All visitors are required to return to the greeting area and sign out before leaving the complex. Visitors are expected to abide by all school rules during their time on school property. A visitor who fails to conduct himself or herself in a manner that is appropriate will be asked to leave and may be subject to criminal penalties for trespass and/ or disruptive behavior. 1:40.1 TOBACCO USE PROHIBITED Public notice is hereby served that tobacco use of any kind is prohibited on all school district property at all times. This includes all extra-curricular activities at all schools. “Tobacco” includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, and e-cigarettes. 1:50 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND SEX EQUITY Equal educational and extra-curricular opportunities are available to all students without regard to race, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, status as homeless, or actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy. No student shall, based on sex or sexual orientation, be denied equal access to programs, activities, services, or benefits or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage, or denied equal access to educational and extra-curricular programs and activities. Any student or parent/guardian with a sex equity or equal opportunity concern should contact their building principal (listed in 1-30 of this handbook). 1:60 ANIMALS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY In order to assure student health and safety, animals are not allowed on school property, except in the case of a service animal accompanying a student or other individual with a documented disability. This rule may be temporarily waived by the building principals in the case of an educational opportunity for students, provided that (a) the animal is appropriately housed, humanely cared for and properly handled, and (b) students will not be exposed to a dangerous animal or an unhealthy environment. 1:70 SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS All school volunteers must complete the “Volunteer Information Form” and be approved by the school principal prior to assisting at the school. Forms are available in the school office. Some teachers utilize parent volunteers in the classroom. The individual teachers make this decision. Teachers who desire parent volunteers will notify parents. For school-wide volunteer opportunities, please contact the building principal. Volunteers are required to check in and out at the main office and receive a visitor badge before going to their destination. 1:80 INVITATIONS & GIFTS Party invitations or gifts for classmates should not be brought to school to be distributed. Items such as these are of a personal nature and should be mailed home. The office is unable to release addresses and phone numbers of students. Student gifts should remain in the office until the end of the school day. 1:90 EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS In cases of bad weather and other local emergencies, please listen to any local radio or television station to be advised of school closings or early dismissals. Skylert, the district’s automated calling system, will also call each student when closings occur. School closings for any reason will be announced by 6:00 a.m. If bad weather or other emergency occurs during the day, please listen to local media stations for possible early dismissal information. For your child’s safety, make certain your child knows ahead of time where to go in case of an early dismissal. In case of emergency dismissal, all after-school functions are automatically cancelled. 11 1:100 VIDEO & AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEMS A video and/or audio monitoring system may be in use on school busses and a video monitoring system may be in use in public areas of the school building. These systems have been put in place to protect students, staff, visitors and school property. If a discipline problem is captured on audiotape or videotape, these recordings may be used as the basis for imposing student discipline. If criminal actions are recorded, a copy of the tape may be provided to law enforcement personnel. 1:110 ACCOMMODATING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Individuals with disabilities will be provided an opportunity to participate in all school-sponsored services, programs, or activities. Individuals with disabilities should notify the superintendent or building principal if they have a disability that will require special assistance or services and if so, what services are required. This notification should occur as far in advance as possible of the school-sponsored function, program or meeting. 1:120 PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICIES HS - Students are expected to dress for physical education every class period and failure to do so will result in negative consequences to the student’s grade according to division policy. The regulation uniform for both boys and girls consists of a gray shirt and royal blue mesh short lettered with “Roxana Phys. Ed.” Uniforms may be purchased during the first week of school from PE teachers. It is recommended that these items have the students name marked on them to facilitate their identification in cases of dispute of ownership. Any medical reason that would keep a student from dressing for physical education must be sent in writing to the teacher to have the no-dress day excused. Such an excuse must be doctor verified and carry his/her signature. JH – Students are not required to dress in PE uniforms. Tennis shoes are required for participation. Exemption from Physical Education Requirement A student in grades 9-12 may submit a written request to the building principal to be excused from physical education courses for the reasons stated below. 1. Enrollment in a marching band program for credit; 2. Ongoing participation in an interscholastic athletic program (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade); 3. Enrollment in academic classes that are required for admission to an institution of higher learning (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade); or 4. Enrollment in academic classes that are required for graduation from high school, provided that failure to take such classes will result in the student being unable to graduate (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade). 1:130 LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER The junior and senior high school library media centers (LMC) are open from 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM except on Friday, or the day before a holiday when it closes at 2:45 PM. Any student may come to the LMC without a pass before or after school or during his/her lunch hour for study, recreational reading, or use of library materials. At all other times—except when coming in with a class as a group—each student must present to the LMC staff an individual pass issued by the teacher for whom he/she is using the LMC. There are time limits for materials checked out of the LMC. A book is checked out for two weeks, but it may be renewed twice for two additional weeks. Students may not check out or request DVDs or CDs unless assigned to by a teacher. Being absent does not cancel a student’s obligation to return materials on time. A fine of five cents per day will be charged for each overdue book. Lost or damaged materials will be paid for according to the cost of replacement or the degree of damage. Students with overdue items, lost items, or fines may be unable to check out additional materials until their financial obligation is cleared. Items requested from other libraries will be held for student pick up for one school week before being returned to the lending library. Students are invited to make all possible use of the LMC. They are expected to help maintain a quiet environment, to keep chairs and tables in order and to replace items used or return them to the front desk. These behaviors will benefit all students and allow the LMC staff and student assistants more time to process new materials and to help any class or individual. 1:140 LOCKERS AND PASSES Lockers Lockers are provided for the convenience of all students, so they can keep their books, materials, and belongings locked in them. Each student will be issued a locker. Lockers should not be shared with anyone since this defeats the purpose of personal security. In addition, students should not give their locker combination or leave their locker unlocked since this may result in the loss of personal property. Under no circumstances will the school assume responsibility for items left in a locker. We will do all that is possible, however, to create a protected environment for those lockers and the personal items they contain.

12 Locker Use Suggestions Since it is not possible for the locker issued to be close to each class in a student’s schedule, it may not be possible for him/her to return to it after every class. When the student’s schedule is such that returning to the locker between classes causes the student to be tardy to his/her next class, it is suggested that more than one class’ worth of books be transported, since tardiness for this reason will not be excused. An additional suggestion for locker use is to check valuables and money at the school office for safe keeping. Finally, the student should always remember that if the lock fails to work, the office should be notified so that proper assistance can be provided. Passes When a student is out of class, he/she must have his/her student planner on his/her person and it should designate the time issued, destination, and the name or initials of the person allowing the person out of class. Office helpers are not required to carry the organizer; however, they will have badges which identify them as on duty. 1:150 JR. HIGH STUDENT ACCESS TO BUILDING Junior High students are not allowed in hallways until the 8:00 bell. All students who are brought to school should be dropped off in front of the school and enter through the center doors (nearest the district office with the handicap ramp). Only authorized vehicles are allowed behind the school from 7:15 AM to 2:40 PM. This is a SAFETY issue. All students who arrive at school before 7:30 are required to remain outside, IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, in accordance with Roxana Junior High School CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY. Once you are on campus you are expected to stay until the end of the school day or unless you have been given permission to leave. No students are to be in the building before 7:30 unless they are under the supervision of a teacher or having breakfast in the cafeteria. No one is to be at his or her locker prior to 8:00. After school, students are expected to be out of the building by 2:45 unless they are under the supervision of a teacher. As a final note, when remaining outside before school and at lunchtime, students are not to congregate on the front steps. You are expected to stay off the steps until the bell rings. During the school day you are not to be anywhere other than your assigned classroom unless you have a pass signed by your teacher or someone in the office. 1:160 SECONDARY SCHEDULE JUNIOR HIGH SCHEDULE INFORMATION SCHOOL TIMES Beginning and ending times for Roxana Junior High students are as follows: 1st BELL: 8:00 AM SCHOOL BEGINS: 8:05 AM SCHOOL ENDS: 2:40 PM RJHS SCHEDULE HOMEROOM 8:05 - 8:10 5 MINUTES 1ST BLOCK 8:10 - 9:30 80 MINUTES 2ND BLOCK 9:33 - 10:53 80 MINUTES LUNCH/ADVISORY 10:53 - 11:23 30 MINUTES 3RD BLOCK 11:27 - 12:47 80 MINUTES LUNCH/ADVISORY 12:47 - 1:17 30 MINUTES 4TH BLOCK 1:20 - 2:40 80 MINUTES JUNIOR HIGH TEAM PLANNING TIME SCHEDULE Roxana Junior High School values the school-home-community relationship and believes it is essential to the successful completion of our mission. If you wish to schedule a conference with an individual teacher or a team of teachers, please contact the school office to make arrangements. Teacher teams will be available to communicate with you by appointment or phone during the following times. • Specials’ Team Planning: 8:10 am - 8:35 am • 8th Grade Team Planning: 9:35 am - 10:00 am • 6th Grade Team Planning: 11:30 am - 11:55 am • 7th Grade Team Planning: 1:20 pm - 1:45 pm Before and after school conferences may also be scheduled as needed. If there are circumstances or conditions we should be made aware of pertaining to your child, we encourage your communication.

13 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE: PERIOD TIME 1 7:50 - 8:40 50 minutes 2 8:45 - 9:35 50 minutes 3 9:40 - 10:30 50 minutes 4 10:35 - 11:25 50 minutes 5 11:25 - 11:55 (A) lunch (A) lunch = 30 minutes 12:00 - 12:50 (A) class (A) class = 50 minutes 11:30 - 12:20 (B) class (B) class = 50 minutes 12:20 - 12:50 (B) lunch (B) lunch = 30 minutes 6 12:55 - 1:45 50 minutes 7 1:50 - 2:40 50 minutes *Students are released every Wednesday at 2:00 for planning time. Students can either find their own transportation or stay for study hall until regularly scheduled transportation at 2:40. High School Drop and Student Transfer Procedure Within the policies outlined in this handbook, the administration will attempt to fit the school to the child rather than the child to the school. The following policy on awarding credit, dropping a class, and transferring classes/sections at RHS does not constitute an ironclad, rigid set of rules, but it provides the infrastructure for all decisions made. High School Scheduling Parents and guardians should give serious attention to the course selection process. Schedule changes will not be permitted once parents have approved the classes selected through the schedule verification sheet. Roxana High School builds its master schedule based on student class requests. The master schedule is then used to determine staffing needs for the school year. Only schedules that require correction due to inaccurate information or a verified schedule conflict will be changed. Such requests may not be based upon teacher preference and may be denied on the basis of class size requirements and limitations. Counselor initiated changes may be necessary because of scheduling conflicts, computer errors, or teacher/counselor recommendation based on aptitude or prerequisites. Student selected alternate courses will be used in such cases. Students will not be allowed to drop a year-long course mid-year. If a student believes he/she is inappropriately placed in a course, a parent/teacher/student/administrator conference will be held to evaluate the situation. At this time, standardized assessments will be reviewed and the amount of effort put forth by the student will be assessed to determine if a course change will be allowed. Students may not change classes at the semester simply on the basis of personal preference. Schedule Conflicts: 1. Students must enroll in a minimum of seven classes. 2. Only in extreme cases will a student be allowed to drop or transfer a class after the beginning of the semester. A student who attempts to drop a class by simple nonattendance will be truant from his/her assigned class and treated according to school disciplinary policy. 3. The school will always reserve the right to make changes that it feels will benefit students. Those changes might address areas of tracking, balance class size, or other matters deemed essential for the good of the educational program at RHS. HIGH SCHOOL AUDITING I. Auditing is defined as regularly attending a class without working for, or receiving graduation credit. A. Auditing a class requires the approval of the teacher. Necessary agreements must be reached concerning work to be completed. B. It is important to note that auditing a class will not assist with eligibility since that is based on the process of earning credits. Audits are listed on a student’s official transcript. Therefore if a student withdraws from an audit course outside the time limit, a “W” will be recorded on their transcript for the audited course.

14 RHS Philosophy and Procedures for Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Honors and Advanced Courses: PHILOSOPHY All students who wish to take an advanced placement, dual credit, honors or advanced course should be allowed as long as there is 1) an available seat and 2) the student demonstrates a minimum set of competencies that, when coupled with good work and study habits, enable them to be successful. PROCEDURES 1) All students wanting to take an advanced placement, dual credit, honors or advanced class in any of the 4 core content areas must take a Common Core State Standard (CCSS) aligned placement assessment. The local CCSS aligned assessment will focus on reading and writing skills related to the content, grade level of instruction and content that is exclusively foundational and prerequisite to the course. a. The local CCSS aligned assessment will be used primarily as a pre-test to inform instruction at the beginning of the course. b. The local CCSS aligned assessment will be used secondarily (as a part of the rubric) as a deciding factor for placement in the course ONLY IF there is a need to cut based upon class size caps. 2) Any students fulfilling the requirements mentioned above, but excluded from the class due to class caps WILL BE allowed to enroll in the class IF an enrolled student drops the course within the guidelines of the handbook. Students to be enrolled will be determined by the order of their score on the rubric. *Seniors in junior courses MUST finish the course with the rest of the class, EVEN IF seniors have been released for the year. *Once an upperclassman has taken the placement test for a particular course and has maintained at least a B in that course, they are exempt from taking another placement test in that subject area. CHAPTER 2 – ENROLLMENT, ATTENDANCE, PROMOTION & GRADUATION 2:10 ENROLLMENT/REGISTRATION/FERPA RESIDENCY Students attending Roxana Schools must physically reside, on a full-time basis, within the boundaries of the Roxana School District as per the Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5.10-20.12b. A student’s residence is the same as the person who has legal custody of the student. Non-resident students wanting to attend the Roxana Schools must pay tuition as mandated by law at the rate established by the Illinois State Board of Education. For further information and/or to have your questions answered relating to this topic contact the District Office at 254-7544. ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS An official birth certificate (not a hospital announcement) must be presented and recorded for all kindergarten students and new students. Kindergarten students must be five years of age on or before September 1. (See 5:10 for additional requirements) TEACHER REQUESTS PROHIBITED Due to requirements to balance class sizes, and various other criteria, we do not honor parent requests for specific classroom teachers. 2:10.1 FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal privacy law that gives parents certain protections with regard to their children’s education records, such as report cards, transcripts, disciplinary records, contact and family information, and class schedules. As a parent, you have the right to review your child’s education records and to request changes under limited circumstances. FERPA defines “directory information” as information contained in a student’s education record that generally would not be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Directory information could include: • name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, date and place of birth, dates of attendance, and grade level; • participation in officially recognized activities and sports; • weight and height of members of athletic teams; • degrees, honors, and awards received; and • the most recent school attended. Periodically, the school receives requests to provide a student’s directory information (i.e. colleges, trade/vocational schools, military recruiters, press, etc.). You must submit a letter to the school by October 1 if you do not want your child’s directory information to be provided to a requesting third party. Student Privacy The District has adopted and uses several policies and procedures regarding student privacy, parental access to information and administration of certain physical examinations to students. Copies of these policies are available upon request. 15 2:20 ATTENDANCE Illinois law requires that whoever has custody or control of any child between seven and seventeen years of age (unless the child has already graduated from high school) shall assure that the child attends school in the district in which he or she resides, during the entire time school is in session. Illinois law also requires that whoever has custody or control of a child who is enrolled in the school, regardless of the child’s age, shall assure that the child attends school during the entire time school is in session. There are certain exceptions to the attendance requirement for children who: attend private school, are physically or mentally unable to attend school (including a pregnant student suffering medical complications as certified by her physician), are lawfully and necessarily employed, are between the ages of 12 and 14 while in confirmation classes, have a religious reason requiring absence, or are 16 or older and employed and enrolled in a graduation incentive program. EMERGENCY INFORMATION It is imperative that emergency contact information be complete and updated with the school office. This is the first source of reference used in contacting immediate help for your child in case of an emergency; therefore, we must have a current telephone number. If any of your contact information changes during the course of the school year, please update your emergency information in the office as soon as possible. 2:30 JUNIOR HIGH – STUDENT ABSENCES Parents, with the aid of the school, are responsible for regular attendance. Daily attendance records of the school identify sporadic attendance and truancy. Consistently poor attendance and truancy will be reported to the parents as well as the pertinent local authorities. Junior High Absentee Procedures On the day a student is absent from school, a parent or guardian is requested to call the school prior to 10:00 a.m. to inform the reason for the absence. In order to facilitate this process, the following number is to be called, 251-7008. 1. If for some reason the parent/guardian and the school have been unable to make telephone contact, the student must report to the attendance office upon returning to school and present a written excuse signed by the parent or guardian. An excuse must be given within 48 hours of the student’s return or the absence will be marked as an unexcused absence. 2. An excused/unexcused student absentee list is distributed daily to every teacher. Any student who is on the unexcused absentee list should report to the attendance office to receive an admit slip to re-enter class after an absence. A. Failure of a parent/guardian to contact the school, either by telephone or written note, to excuse an absence will result in the student receiving an unexcused admit slip. Students and parents should expect that if the school is not informed of reasons for absences, school personnel will contact the home to determine those reasons. 1. Personal illnesses, a death in the immediate family or a definite emergency (as determined by the school authorities) are the only valid reasons for being absent. 2. Medical and dental appointments and family vacations are discouraged during school time. If it is absolutely necessary that such activities occur during the school day, parents should contact the office two days prior to such an event in order that arrangements can be made for the absence. 3. Students must be in attendance at least 3 hours to be eligible to attend after school activities on the day of the event. Junior High Attendance Policy A student who misses more than five (5) days in a school year may have additional absences marked “UNEXCUSED” even if a reason is provided by the parent/guardian since this level of absenteeism is considered to be excessive. With absences more than three (3) consecutive days, the office may request a medical note from a doctor. Any absence not excused by a parent or guardian within 48 hours (the end of the following school day) may be considered truant. Students who are five or more minutes late to class or school will be considered absent or truant and must report to the attendance office. In order to discourage truancy (unexcused absences) and help our students become more responsible to themselves, their classes and the school, the following can occur as it relates to truancy. First, the school will mail letters to all students that fall BELOW 95% attendance at every mid-quarter report and again at report cards. Both the office and the teachers will work to set up meetings with the parents/guardians. Social work or nurse referrals may also occur if attendance concerns become chronic. When students drop below 90% attendance the school will attempt to provide more individual services for the student and/or family. Consequences can be applied at any time regarding truancy as well. Social Probation Students with more than ten days of unexcused absences over the course of the school year may not be allowed to attend school dances. Junior High Leaving School Grounds Students are not allowed to leave school grounds during the school day without permission. Junior High students arriving at school in the morning are expected to remain on school property. Junior High students are not to be across the street before or during school hours. If a student becomes ill at school or must leave for any other reason, they must come to the office and sign out before leaving. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in an unexcused absence and/or unexcused absence consequences regardless of the reason for leaving. Students returning to school after signing out are to report to the office before going back to classes. Junior High Perfect Attendance Perfect attendance awards are issued for “perfect” attendance, no days missed, NO exceptions made. 16 2:40 HIGH SCHOOL - STUDENT ABSENCES On the day a student is absent from school, a parent/guardian should notify the school before 10:00 a.m. If for some reason the parent/guardian and the school have been unable to make telephone contact, the student must report to the attendance office upon returning to school and present a written excuse signed by the parent or guardian. An excuse must be given within 48 hours of the student’s return or the absence will be marked as an unexcused absence. The following number is for this purpose and is available at any time: 254-7553 High School Attendance Office When the office is closed, a voice mail system will accept the message. Please provide the following information: • the caller’s name • his/her relationship to the student • the student’s name • the reason for being absent • a phone number at which a parent/guardian can be reached during the day for verification (used only when recording the message). Students whose parent(s)/guardian(s) provide a valid reason for an absence will be put on the absentee list as excused. However, students who have been absent more than 10 days in a school year will be required to present a physician’s written note (or FAX, 254-7580) to the attendance office in order to have the absence excused. Extenuating circumstances will be considered by the principal/assistant principal. Parents/guardians of students with ongoing medical conditions that result in lengthy/frequent absences are strongly encouraged to notify the attendance office. Unexcused absences will result in academic consequences for class assignments, test, quizzes, and projects issued or collected on those days. Any absence not excused by a parent or guardian within 48 hours (the end of the school day following the absence) will remain unexcused and may be considered truant. Consequences can be applied at any time regarding truancy as well. In order to discourage truancy (unexcused absences) and help our students become more responsible to themselves, their classes, and the school, the following attendance policy has been adopted. All incidents for RHS are per academic year. Students truant from class or school may be assessed the following punishment: 1st Incident: Lunch Detention 2nd Incident: ASD 3rd Incident: Block of ISD 4th Incident: 2 Blocks of ISD 5th Incident: 3 Blocks of ISD 6th Incident: Full day of ISD 7th + Incidents: Referral to the STOP Program Students that accumulate 10 hours (class periods) of unexcused absences and/or 25 or more discipline points during quarter, are prohibited from attending school dances and other school sponsored events / activities the following quarter. Student attendance can be viewed online by parents/guardians through Skyward Family Access. Contact the high school office if you did not receive or lost your pass code. When parent(s) or guardian(s) are out of town, they must designate a responsible adult to provide the attendance office with excusable information for any absences. The parent/guardian must personally notify the attendance office of this change or the alternate for the parent will not be able to excuse a student and the absences will be unexcused. If a student must be absent during a particular period of the day, the student’s parent or guardian should notify the attendance office in advance. If that notification is a note, it must carry the initials of the attendance office secretary, the assistant principal, or the principal to have the request honored by the teacher. Under all but extreme circumstances this means that the student will need to get such verification before 8:00 a.m. This will avoid most foreseeable problems by providing the teacher with the documentation needed to allow the student to leave during a class period. All students leaving during the school day must check out through the attendance office. Pre-Planned Absences In the case of pre-planned absences, the principal or assistant principal has the authority to grant excused absences for the following types of pre-planned requests: 1. College visitation (documentation required) 2. Career education visitation (documentation required) 3. Family trips (vacation)—qualified by the phrase, “...accompanied by a parent or guardian...” 4. Participation in regional and/or national contest or special awards not endorsed by the Illinois High School Association 5. Special religious events/holidays. 17 The administration has the authority to deny a student’s request for a pre-planned absence. The student’s attendance pattern and/or behavior history as documented by referrals to the principal/assistant principal’s office will provide the basis for this decision. No student will be eligible for an excused absence if the request for a pre-planned absence covers the final week of a semester. The application procedure for a pre-planned absence is as follows: 1. Applications are available in the High School office. 2. Submit completed applications to the principal or assistant principal for review at least two school days before the pre-planned absence. 3. The principal or assistant principal shall notify the student after having reviewed the completed application as to the approval/disapproval of the request. 2:50 RELEASE TIME FOR RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION/OBSERVANCE A student will be released from school, as an excused absence, to observe a religious holiday or for religious instruction. The student’s parent/guardian must give written notice to the building principal at least 5 calendar days before the student’s anticipated absence(s). Students excused for religious reasons will be given an opportunity to make up any examination, study, or work requirement. 2:60 MAKE-UP WORK Junior High Make-Up Work Students with excused absences will be allowed two days make-up time for each day absent (day 1 is the day returning, day two is the following day). Example: Monday & Tuesday absences mean Monday’s work is due on Thursday and Tuesday’s work is due on Friday. In addition, students are required to keep up the daily course work. Maximum make-up time for any absence is two weeks. If a student is absent on an “A” or “B” day and returns on the next day, the student is responsible for collecting the work they missed and coming to class the following “A” or “B” day prepared. If a student attends a portion of the day and signs out for an appointment they have the responsibility to turn in any assign- ments that are due that day and to collect the homework from the classes they will be missing. If a student fails to take care of this, work for that day could be counted late by the classroom teacher. Assignments given prior to an absence will be due upon a student’s return to school at the discretion of the teacher; this may also include tests, which were announced prior to the absence. INCOMPLETE WORK - Incomplete work not made up within ten (10) school days after the end of a grading period will automatically be recorded as failing (“F”) for the grading period. High School Make-Up Work If a student’s absence is excused, he/she will be permitted to make up any missed work, including homework and tests. Parents and students are responsible for obtaining assignments from his/her teachers during an absence. Teacher email addresses and phone numbers are available at www.roxanaschools.org. Students who are unexcused from school are encouraged to complete any missed assignments, but will be subject to academic consequences. Students serving suspen- sions are responsible for completing all work assigned by their classroom teachers; however, those serving Out of School Suspensions (OSS) will receive 100% of the grade earned for those assignments. Students serving ISS may receive full credit for the grade earned on completed missed assignments. Students are responsible for communicating with their teachers to collect make-up work for an absence upon returning to school. Single-day absences are a particular challenge in an alternating (A/B) day schedule. It is extremely important that students who are absent for one-day check-in with those teachers whose classes they missed upon returning to school the following day. Students returning from a single-day absence are expected to be prepared for and fully participate in all class activities. Students are expected to make up work within a reasonable time set by each teacher, if a student has missed school the entire day for two consecutive days. Prolonged absences beyond five days may receive special consideration if there is justification. Students should keep in contact with a classmate concerning assignments and work due. Students will be expected to be ready to participate in any work in any period unless they have missed all periods for two consecutive days. Anything short of that will require the student to participate in the class as though there was no absence.

18 Tardies and Consequences (Per Semester) Tardy: Students without proper authorization shall be considered tardy when they arrive at the classroom after the bell rings. If a student comes to school after first hour begins, he/she must come to the Attendance Office for an Admit to Class slip in order to be admitted to class. The student must present a note from a parent/guardian stating the reason for his/her tardiness to school. If the student does not have a note, they may make a phone call to a parent/guardian. Students who arrive at class in excess of ten (10) minutes late may be counted as truant. Students are expected to arrive on-time (8:05 a.m.) in first period classes and be present prior to the bell in each succeeding class. Junior High Policy Roxana Junior High School students are responsible for getting to school and all classes on time. Students will be marked tardy if they are not in class by the time the tardy bell stops ringing. Tardies are cumulative per semester. The tardy cycle will start over at the start of each semester. Students entering class after the bell has rung are subject to the following: Tardy # 1 = Warning | documented by teacher Tardy # 2 = Warning | Parent notification | documented by teacher On the student’s third tardy to each class the following disciplinary action will be taken: Tardy # 3 = Lunch Detention Tardy # 4+ = After School Detention Parents may excuse (1) one tardy to school per quarter (i.e., family emergency). Parents should provide a phone call or written correspondence explaining the reason. High School Policy Roxana High School students are responsible for getting to school and all classes on time. Students will be marked tardy if they are not in class by the time the tardy bell stops ringing. Tardies are cumulative per semester. The tardy cycle will start over at the start of each semester. Students entering class after the bell has rung are subject to the following: Tardy # 1 = Warning | documented by teacher Tardy # 2 = Warning | Parent notification | documented by teacher On the student’s third tardy to each class the following disciplinary action will be taken: Tardy # 3 = Lunch Detention Tardy # 4 = After School Detention Tardy # 5 = In-School Detention (1 Period) Tardy # 6 = In-School Detention (2 Periods) Tardy # 7 = In-School Detention (3 Periods) Tardy # 8 = In-School Detention (4 Periods) Tardy # 9 = In-School Detention (5 Periods) Tardy #10 =. In-School Detention (6 Periods) Tardy # 11 = In-School Detention (7 Periods) Tardy # 12 = Referral to the STOP Program Habitually tardy (#11 and beyond) students who drive themselves to school may have their parking/driving privileges temporarily suspended (i.e., week, quarter, and up to a semester) or relegated (from on campus to off campus parking). Students will be expected to utilize district transportation or be dropped off by a parent if their driving privileges are revoked. Students will have the opportunity to earn back their parking/driving privilege if their tardiness improves. Parents may excuse (1) one tardy to school per quarter (i.e., family emergency). Parents should provide a phone call or written correspondence explaining the reason.

19 2:70 TRUANCY A parent or guardian who knowingly and willfully permits a child to be truant may be convicted of a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of thirty days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1500.00 Truancy Definition Students are truant when absent from school/class without consent of a parent, guardian, or school personnel. Among those absences classified as truant are: 1. Leaving class without permission, 2. Skipping class, and 3. Leaving school without checking out through the Attendance Office, an administrator, or the nurse. Local Ordinances Pertaining to Truancy and Misbehavior Effective July 07, 2006, the Illinois Juvenile Court Act mandated that a “Community Truancy Review Board” must certify that a local school has provided appropriate truancy intervention services to a truant minor and his/her family prior to a 705 ILCS 405/3-33.5 Truant Minor In Need of Supervision Juvenile Petition being filed. The Roxana School District will now access services under the provisions of the Truancy Review Board as soon as a pattern of truancy is identified, and not have to wait until the student reaches the statutory limit of 9 days unexcused (on July 28, 2011, House Bill 3179 modified the definition of a “habitual truant” from those who had missed 10% of the 180 regular school days to 5% of those days – now Public Act 97-0218). The Village of Roxana is committed to supporting education of the young people of the Roxana School District. Missing school, except for acceptable reasons as determined by the school, is an intolerable act to which the village feels compelled to react. In addition, it will not condone behavior that adversely affects the educational process. The school district and police department are in agreement with the ordinances to follow. They will work together in terms of the ordinances and within the scope of the district’s truancy and discipline policies. Parents and students of the Roxana School District should be aware of the following village ordinances and are hereby encouraged to stay within the letter of the law. I. Truancy Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school within the corporate limits of the Village of Roxana to absent him/herself from attendance at school without valid cause. Any person who shall so absent him/herself shall be guilty of the offense of truancy and be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each offense. Emergency or unforeseen absences due to illness or other causes beyond the control of the person so absenting him/herself from school without valid cause shall not constitute truancy if an acceptable excuse is submitted to the school authorities as per the school’s attendance policy. A. False Excuse Prohibited: It shall be an offense under the previously stated ordinance for a parent/guardian or other person in loco parentis to knowingly submit to the proper school authorities a written or verbal excuse that contains false information. A person convicted of an offense under this Section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.00 for each offense The following policy allows the school district and local police to work cooperatively to maintain order in and around the school. Both phases of the ordinance apply to students in school and persons out of school who interfere with our educational atmosphere. I. A person commits the offense of interference with an institution of education when, on the property of an institution of education or at a facility operated or being used by the institution, and without authority from the institution does one of the following: A. Denies to an employee, student, or person rightfully thereon of the institution 1. freedom of movement at such place, 2. use of the property or facilities of the institution, 3. the right of ingress or egress to the property or facilities of the institution. B. Willfully impedes, obstructs, interferes with, or disrupts 1. the performance of the institutional duties by the board of education or employee of the institution, 2. the pursuit of educational activities as determined or prescribed by the institution, by a board member, or by an employee of the institution. C. Knowingly occupies or remains in or at any building or property or other facility owned, operated by or currently being used by the institution after due notice to depart. Withdrawal from School If a student intends to withdraw from school, he/she must follow the following procedure: 1. Visit the high school office to pick up a student withdrawal card. 2. List his/her daily class schedule on the card. 3. Acquire all necessary signatures and have each teacher indicate the grade earned to date. 4. Return all books, locks, etc. to each teacher when they sign the withdrawal card. 5. Return the card to the high school office before leaving school. 6. Rectify all financial obligations. 20 2:80 GRADING, RETENTION AND REPORT CARDS Junior High Grades An explanation of academic grades is printed on the report card. Effort remarks are there as well. The following grading scale is used at Roxana Junior High. A - Excellent 90 to 100 B - Above Average 80 - 89 C - Average 70 - 79 D - Below Average 60 - 69 F - Failure 0 to 59 A+ = 100 A = 99-95 C = 76-73 A- = 94-90 C- = 72-70 B+ = 89-87 D+ = 69-67 B = 86-83 D = 66-63 B- = 82-80 D- = 62-60 C+ = 79-77 F = 59-0 High Honor Roll = All A’s Honor Roll = More A’s than B’s (No C, D, F) The Honor Roll is compiled and published after each quarter. In order to qualify for the High Honor Roll a student must make all “A’s”. Honor Roll will consist of more “A’s” than “B’s”, NO C’s, D,’s or F’s are permitted to make Honor Roll. There will be no substitution of grades. JUNIOR HIGH RETENTION It shall be the responsibility of the district to establish a system of grading and reporting of academic achievement to students and parents/guardians. The district system shall also determine when students meet promotion and graduation requirements. In general, any student who fails two or more of his/her core subjects (Math, Language Arts, History, Science) for the year or fails fourth quarter with three or more F’s may be retained in his/her present grade or be required to attend summer school. 8th grade students who are being retained, or students needing successful summer school completion to be promoted to high school, will NOT be allowed to participate in the 8th grade promotion ceremony. Any student who does not attend or successfully complete summer school may be placed in an intervention the following school year. Successful completion of summer school will be defined as: passing all assigned classes with a D or above and not missing more than 3 days of attendance. Grade promotion of students shall be based upon successful completion of several academic areas and appropriate school attendance. Included in the academic areas are the following: 1. Curriculum. 2. Successful completion of the state required classes - Government, PE and Health. 3. Student performance based on various assessment instruments including but not limited to the Illinois Student Achieve- ment Program or tests developed by the state to succeed this particular test. 4. Local assessment instruments. A student shall not be promoted based upon age or any other social reason not related to academic performance. Junior High Report Cards – Progress Reports Report cards will be mailed home quarterly (four times or every nine weeks during the school year). There are spaces on the card where teachers may indicate academic, conduct and effort grades. Progress reports will be mailed home after the fifth week of each quarter, to serve as a warning of probable failure unless the student’s work is vastly improved. However, if a student does not receive a failure notice, it does not mean that a teacher must give a passing grade for the grading period.

21 Drivers Education Eligibility For students entering 9th grade: A student otherwise eligible to take a Driver’s Education course MUST have passed all 4 of 4 core 8th grade Jr. High classes (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science) AND Physical Education before the initial day of the course. For a student entering the 2nd semester of his/her 9th grade year: A student otherwise eligible to take Driver’s Education MUST receive 3.5 credits during the 1st semester of their 9th grade year AND MUST have passed all 4 of 4 core 8th grade Jr. High classes (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science) AND Physical Education before the initial day of the course. Those students who have been delayed a semester due to not passing all required 8th grade classes will ONLY need to fulfill the 4 credit requirement in order to register for driver’s education classes. For a student entering his/her 10th grade year: A student otherwise eligible to take Driver’s Education MUST receive 6 credits during the previous 2 semesters before the initial day of the course. The Superintendent or designee may waive this requirement if he or she believes a waiver to be in the student’s best interest. The course shall include classroom instruction on distracted driving as a major traffic safety issue. Automobile safety instruction covering traffic regulations and highway safety must include instruction on the consequences of alcohol consumption and the operation of a motor vehicle. The eligibility requirements contained in State law for the receipt of a certificate of completion from the Secretary of State shall be provided to students in writing at the time of their registration. High School Grading, Credits and Graduation High School Graduation Credits Twenty-eight credits are required for graduation for the class of 2019 only. Twenty-seven credits are required for graduation for the class of 2020 only. Twenty-six credits are required for graduation for the class of 2021 only. Twenty-five credits are required for graduation for the class of 2022 and all subsequent classes In addition to the credits listed above, each student must have met the following requirements: • 4 credits in English • 3 credits in Mathematics • 2 credits in Science • 2 credits in Social Studies • ½ credit in Global Cultures A and ½ credit in Global Culture B - (required for Freshmen) • ½ credit in Government and ½ credit in American History (required for Sophomores) • ½ credit in Consumers Education • ½ credit in Health • 2 ½ credits in Physical Education • 1 credit from one of the following areas: o Vocational Education o Fine Arts (Music, Art) or Foreign Language Community Service (Service Learning) Expectations for Graduation Community Service is defined as any act or service completed which helps the school, the community, or a family but does not benefit the student financially. It may not be service for the immediate family or relatives or a fundraiser that is a financial gain for a school activity. The purposes of the high school community service are: develop relationships between the school and community; provide diversified experiences for students; support the mission statements of the high school and the school district; expand district community service experiences; foster self-discipline, responsibility, respect, and compassion for others. Graduation Expectation Per the Roxana High School Course Handbook, approved by the RCUSD1 School Board of Education, 20 hours of Community Service is required for graduation. Initial implementation is as follows: Class of 2020 15 hours of community service Class of 2021 and all subsequent classes will be required to earn 20 hours of community service The office collects completed forms and enters the information into the school management system. If the community service is not acceptable, the student will be contacted by the office. It is highly recommended that the student make a copy of all forms at home before turning them into the office.

22 While non-completion will not prevent a student from walking in the commencement ceremony, non-completion will be reflected on the graduate’s final transcript (Yes/No). However, it will not impact GPA or class rank. Students who complete the requirement will be honored with a white cord to be worn at graduation. Each year, those student(s) with highest number of service hours will be acknowledged as our Impact Student(s) of the Year. Minimum Requirements for Graduation The following table outlines the transition in the number of credits required for graduation:

Grade Level Credit Adjustment New Credits Required for Graduation

32 to 30 possible credits Class of 2020 27.00 credits (90% x 30) = 32 to 29 possible credits Class of 2021 26.00 credits (90% x 29) = Class of 2022 28 possible credits 25.00 credits

Class of 2023 28 possible credits 25.00 credits High School Class Rank High School Class Rank A student’s class rank is determined primarily for college use and for scholarship applications. It is based on the following: 4.0 for an A, 3.666 for an A -, 3.333 for a B+, 3.0 for a B, 2.666 for a B-, 2.333 for a C+, 2.0 for a C, 1.666 for a C-, 1.333 for a D+, 1.0 for a D, and .666 for a D-. A grade of “F” receives no value. Weighted courses have a value that will be explained in the following outline. I. RHS institutes a program of Weighted Courses with appropriate grades. The intent of such a program is two-fold: to encourage students to take challenging courses and to reward those who accept such challenges. a. Weighted classes are only available to juniors and seniors and have “Honors” in their title. b. Students taking weighted courses must achieve a letter grade of “C” or better to receive any bonus on their GPA. The bonus system for students qualifying with weighted grades is as follows: Students will have 0.033 of a point added to their total grade point average (GPA) for each semester of a weighted class in which they qualify, and that GPA is used to determine their class rank. (For example, a student with 12 semesters of weighted classes would multiply 12 x 0.033 = .396, and then add .396 to their total cumulative unweighted GPA.) c. The valedictorian and salutatorian are determined prior to graduation. d. Honors Upon Graduation Roxana High School will assign honors to those students who have distinguished themselves with superb academic performance during their high school career. These honors include: summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude. Students who are candidates for graduation with a weighted cumulative grade point average greater than or equal to: - 4.000 for all work completed will be recognized as “Summa Cum Laude” - 3.75 for all work completed will be recognized as “Magna Cum Laude” - 3.50 for all work completed will be recognized as “Cum Laude” College Bound Students State universities and colleges have established certain guidelines that they advise students to follow for admittance to institutions of higher education. Deviation from these standards will require students to take remedial courses for non-credit. The requirements are four years of English; three years of science, social studies, and mathematics; and two years of fine arts. Acceptance of Transfer Student Credits Students transferring to RHS from a public, private, or parochial school will have their transcripts evaluated by the guidance and/or administrative staff. Credit for courses passed that correspond to the RHS curriculum will count toward graduation. Transfer of Credit TO RHS BY CURRENT students Any course work to apply toward a RHS diploma and taken by a current student at an institution other than RHS must have advanced approval of the principal. During his/her senior year, a student may earn a maximum of one credit per semester through community college classes or correspondence. These credits must come from a university extension or school accredited by the North Central Association or some other accrediting association as determined by the school district. Credits may only be earned by seniors who are behind in credits, and they require approval from a counselor, parent, and principal. From LCCC, a student may earn one unit of credit for any course that lasts 16 weeks or longer and has a course number of 131 or higher. Classes that meet 16 weeks or longer but have a course number lower than 131 will receive ½ credit. A student entering RHS during the 8th semester must understand that RHS will forward any credits earned to the student’s previous school, and that school will award their diploma according to its own requirements. Any extenuating circumstances must be reviewed and approved by the school administrators. 23 Enrollment by Private School Students at RHS It shall be the policy of the Roxana Community Unit School District to allow enrollment of private school students into public school programs within this district under the following criteria. 1. Student and parents/guardians must meet the Illinois state statutes as it pertains to school district residency. 2. Enrollment shall be contingent upon available space within the course requested and shall not require additional staff or course sections. 3. The student shall meet all academic requirements required for enrollment in the course. 4. The student shall pay a partial registration fee based on the established registration fee for the school as well as those required for specific courses based on the amount of classes taken. These might include lab fees and workbook fees as well as general supplies required by the district. Grades and Grading The true measure of education is how much students learn and how well they apply that knowledge to what they do in life. One method of communicating how much a student has learned is to award grades based on his/her academic performance. In keeping with this philosophy, RHS uses the following definitions to guide and assist the faculty in this work. A semester grade will be determined by combining the student’s cumulative semester grade plus a semester exam. It is recorded on the student’s transcript as a single grade. It is important to note that students earn credit based on the semester grade, and only it becomes part of their permanent transcripts. To establish consistency within the school for students’ comparative performance, the following grading scale has been established: Table 1: Grading Scale for RHS Highest Lowest Percent Lowest Percent Highest Percent Letter Grade Percent of Letter Grade of Range of Range of Range Range A 95 100 C 73 76

A- 90 94 C- 70 72

B+ 87 89 D+ 67 69

B 83 86 D 63 66

B- 80 82 D- 60 62

C+ 77 79 F 0 59

In addition, nothing over 100% will be recorded in the Skyward Grade Book. No pass, no play policy Participation in co-curricular activities is dependent upon course selection and successful progress in those courses. In order to be eligible to participate in any school-sponsored or school-supported athletic or extra-curricular activity, including school dances, a student must satisfy the Illinois High School Association’s scholastic standing requirement, on a weekly basis during the period of their participation, of carrying a passing grade for the semester in at least six classes. Grade checks are completed weekly and any student-participant failing to meet these academic criteria shall be suspended from the activity for seven calendar days or until the specified academic criteria are met, whichever is longer. A student who fails to meet weekly eligibility requirements 3 consecutive times during a season will be removed from participation for the remainder of that season. A student must receive a passing grade in six courses in the semester prior to entry into any extra-curricular or athletic activity. DEFINITIONS: • Co-curricular: are activities that are viewed as extensions of the curriculum and/or specific courses. In the case of at least one (band) participation is a requirement of the course resulting in grade calculation. • Extra-curricular: are activities that may have academic merit but are not necessarily extensions of the curriculum or specific courses. In some cases, the activity centers on selection or election by fellow students. Academic standards must be met to participate, and RHS uses the IHSA standards for academic eligibility. • Athletic: refers to activities specifically related to our athletic program. Academic standards must be met to participate, and RHS uses the IHSA standards for academic eligibility.

24 Table 2: No Pass No Play Co-Curricular Extra-curricular Athletic Art Club Thespians Athletic Teams Business Network Club Scholar Bowl Cheerleaders Spanish Club Honors Chorus Dance Team Band Pep Club History Club R Club Science Olympiad Peer Leadership Home EC Club Rotary Interact Club J.E.T.S. (WYSE) Student Council Science Club TWIRP King Court Prom Court Homecoming Court Secondary Recycling Club Final Exams Final exams will take place at the conclusion of each semester. A doctor’s excuse is required for students missing final exams. Parents are strongly encouraged not to schedule appointments or vacations for students during final exams. If a student misses 1st Semester Final Exams, he/she will be expected to make-up these exams no later than the first three days of the second semester. Students will not be allowed to complete 1st Semester Final Exams before the scheduled exam period. If a senior misses 2nd Semester Final Exams, he/she must make-up these exams before graduation. If an underclassman misses 2nd Semester Final Exams, he/she will be expected to make-up these exams no later than the first week of summer break. Students will not be able to complete 2nd Semester Final Exams before the scheduled exam period. All unexcused absences must be cleared up with the Attendance Office within 48 hours of the absences to qualify for the final exam exemption. Honor Roll Honor rolls are compiled and published after each semester. To qualify for the High Honor Roll, a student must have at least a 3.8 grade point average for that particular grading period. He/she may not qualify with a “C”, “D”, or “F” in any course. The Regular Honor Roll will consist of those students who have a GPA of greater than or equal to 3.0 but less than 3.8 for that particular grading period. He/she may not qualify with a “D” or an “F” in any course. Credits for Proficiency, Non-District Experiences, Course Substitutions and Accelerated Placement Credit for Non-District Experiences: A student may receive high school credit for successfully completing any of the listed courses or experiences even when it is not offered in or sponsored by the District: 1. Distance learning course, including a correspondence, virtual, or online course. 2. Courses in an accredited foreign exchange program. 3. Summer school or community college courses. 4. College courses offering dual credit courses at both the college and high school level.[2] 5. Foreign language courses taken in an ethnic school program approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. 6. Work-related training at manufacturing facilities or agencies in a Youth Apprenticeship Vocational Education Program (Tech Prep). 7. Credit earned in a Vocational Academy. Students must receive pre-approval from the building principal or designee to receive credit for any non-District course or experience. The building principal or designee will determine the amount of credit and whether a proficiency examination is required before the credit is awarded. Students assume responsibility for any fees, tuition, supplies, and other expenses. Students are responsible for (1) providing documents or transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of the experi- ence, and (2) taking a proficiency examination, if requested. The building principal or designee shall determine which, if any, non-District courses or experiences, will count toward a student’s grade point average, class rank, and eligibility for athletic and extracurricular activities.

25 Proficiency Credit Proficiency credit is available in limited subjects where a student demonstrates competency. Contact the building principal for details. Substitutions for Required Courses Vocational or technical education. A student in grades 9-12 may satisfy one or more high school courses (including physical education) or graduation requirements by successfully completing related vocational or technical education courses if: 1. The building principal approves the substitution and the vocational or technical education course is completely described in curriculum material along with its relationship to the required course; and 2. The student’s parent/guardian requests and approves the substitution in writing on forms provided by the District. Advanced placement computer science. The advanced placement computer science course is equivalent to a high school mathematics course. A student in grades 9-12 may substitute the advanced placement computer science course for one year of mathematics. The transcript of a student who completes the advanced placement computer science course will state that it qualifies as a mathematics-based, quantitative course. Volunteer service credit. A student participating in the District’s Volunteer Service Credit Program, if any, may earn credit toward graduation for the performance of community service. The amount of credit given for program participation shall not exceed that given for completion of one semester of language arts, math, science, or social studies. Accelerated Placement The District provides for an Accelerated Placement Program (APP) for qualified students. It provides students with an educational setting with curriculum options that are usually reserved for students who are older or in higher grades than the student. Accelerated placement includes but may not be limited to: early entrance to kindergarten or first grade, accelerating a student in a single subject and grade acceleration. Participation is open to all students who demonstrate high ability and who may benefit from accelerated placement. It is not limited to students who have been identified as gifted or talented. Please contact the building principal for additional information. 2:90 HOMEWORK Homework is used as a way for students to practice what they have learned in the classroom. While the time requirements and the frequency of homework will vary depending on a student’s schedule, teacher, ability and grade level, the general guidelines are based upon average student performance and as follows: ROXANA JUNIOR HIGH 6th Grade – 60 minutes total or less 7th Grade – 70 minutes total or less 8th Grade – 80 minutes total or less ROXANA HIGH SCHOOL 9th Grade – 1 ½ hours total or less 10th Grade – 1 hour and 40 minutes or less 11th Grade – 1 hour and 50 minutes total or less 12th Grade – 2 hours total or less *exceptions may occur in Honors, Advanced and Dual Credit classes HOMEWORK WILL BE: • a review of material and/or skills in which the student is already proficient or near proficient HOMEWORK CAN BE: • review and/or preparation of material and/or skills for an upcoming assessment or presentation • a flipped classroom video (previewing the lecture or concept for the next day) • previewing the reading material for the next day • the completion of school work missed due to absence(s) HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE: • more than 10% of the total grade in the junior high school • more than 20% of the total grade in the high school • newly introduced or unfamiliar concepts or skills unless it is brief, ungraded and reviewed thoroughly as part of the subsequent lesson Students are expected to have an agenda book to assist in their organization of class work and to enhance communication between teachers and parents. Students are expected to have their agenda with them in each class during the day and to enter assignments and due dates as directed by the classroom teacher.

26 2:100 EXEMPTION FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT A student in grades 9-12 may submit a written request to the building principal to be excused from physical education courses for the reasons stated below. 1. Enrollment in a marching band program for credit; 2. Enrollment in Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) program sponsored by the District 3. Ongoing participation in an interscholastic athletic program (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade); 4. Enrollment in academic classes that are required for admission to an institution of higher learning (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade); or 5. Enrollment in academic classes that are required for graduation from high school, provided that failure to take such classes will result in the student being unable to graduate (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade). Students may also be excused from physical education curses based on medical or religious prohibitions. Excusal requests based on medical prohibitions must be in writing and must include a signed statement from a person licensed under the Medical Practices Act corroboration the medical basis for the request. Excusal requests base on religious prohibitions must be in writing and must include a signed statement from a member of the clergy corroborating the religious basis for the request. Excusal requests based on medical or religious prohibitions will be reviewed on an individual basis in accordance with State and Federal Law. Students with an Individualized Education Program may also be excused from physical education courses for reasons stated in handbook Procedure 10.30. 2:110 HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR ALTERNATIVE COURSES AND PROGRAMS, AND COURSE SUBSTITUTIONS Distance Learning Courses, Including Virtual, College or Online Courses In order to take classes through “American School” or any other accredited organization, students must meet the following requirements: 1. Students must be in grade 12 with one credit or less deficiency 2. If the deficiency existed prior to Grade 12, students must have attempted to address the deficiency by taking the appropriate number of summer school courses available (if the deficiency occurred after the start of grade 12 and was in a required course for graduation, the summer school requirement is waived). * The Distance Learning Committee may review any applicant and either decline approval or process requests for exceptions. Grades earned in approved distance learning courses count toward a student’s grade point average, class rank, and eligibility for athletic and extra-curricular activities. Exchange Programs An exchange student will be granted a diploma if he or she completes the criteria for graduation established by the State of Illinois and the School Board. The board may grant a certificate of attendance to exchange students. District students will receive high school credit for foreign exchange courses that meet the criteria established in the curriculum and that are approved by the building principal. International study course work not meeting district requirements may be placed in the student’s permanent record and recorded as an international study experience. Summer School and Independent Study A student will receive high school credit for successfully completing: (1) any course given by an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and (2) independent study in a curriculum area not offered by the District, provided the student obtains the consent of a supervising teacher as well as the building principal. Dual Credit Courses A student who successfully completes a dual credit course may receive credit at both the college and high school level. Foreign Language Courses A student will receive high school credit by studying foreign language in an approved ethnic school program, provided such program meets the minimum standards established by the State Board of Education. The amount of credit will be based on foreign language proficiency achieved. The building principal may require a student seeking foreign language credit to successfully complete a foreign language proficiency examination. Military Service The board may accept military service experience as credit toward graduation, provided the student making the request has a recommendation from the U.S. Commission of Accreditation of Service Experiences. The student seeking credit shall supply any documents or transcripts necessary to support the request. Volunteer Service Credit Program A student may earn high school credit through community service activities. The Superintendent shall implement the volunteer service credit program to ensure student enrichment, educational growth, and personal welfare. Students shall receive the amount of credit given for the completion of one semester of language arts, math, science, or social studies. 27 Youth Apprenticeship Vocational Education Program (Tech Prep) Students participating in the Youth Apprenticeship Vocational Education Program (Tech Prep) may earn credit toward graduation for work-related training received at manufacturing facilities or agencies. Vocational Academy Students enrolled in the Vocational Academy earn credit toward graduation as provided in the Academy’s design. Substitutions for Courses A student in grades 9-12 may satisfy one or more high school courses (including physical education) or graduation require- ments by successfully completing related vocational or technical education courses if: 1. The building principal approves the substitution and the vocational or technical education course is completely described in curriculum material along with its relationship to the required course; and 2. The student’s parent/guardian request and approve the substitution in writing on forms provided by the district. 2:120 HOME AND HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION A student who is absent from school for an extended period of time, or has ongoing intermittent absences because of a medical condition, may be eligible for temporary instruction in the student’s home or hospital. A student who is unable to attend school because of pregnancy will be provided home instruction, correspondence courses, or other courses of instruction before the birth of the child when the student’s physician indicates, in writing, that she is medically unable to attend regular classroom instruction as well as for up to 3 months after the child’s birth or a miscarriage. For information on home or hospital instruction, contact Laura Ballard, Special Services Director, at 251-7003. CHAPTER 3 – STUDENT FEES & MEAL COSTS 3:10 FINES, FEES, AND CHARGES: WAIVER OF STUDENT FEES The school establishes fees and charges to fund certain school activities. Some students may be unable to pay these fees. Students will not be denied educational services or academic credit due to the inability of their parent or guardian to pay fees or certain charges. Students whose parent or guardian is unable to afford student fees may receive a fee waiver. A fee waiver does not exempt a student from charges for lost and damaged books, locks, materials, supplies, and/or equipment. Applications for fee waivers may be submitted by a parent or guardian of a student who has been assessed a fee. As student is eligible for a fee waiver if at least one of the following prerequisites is met: 1. The student currently lives in a household that meets the free lunch or breakfast eligibility guidelines established by the federal government pursuant to the National School Lunch Act; or 2. The student or the student’s family is currently receiving aid under Article IV of the Illinois Public Aid Code (Aid to Families of Dependent Children). FEE SCHEDULE (At time of publication, current fees represent fees from the 2018-19 school year. Fees will be updated and communicated for the 2019-20 school year) Registration Fees: Grade 6 – 12 $65.00 Additionally, students are responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies, technology, and furniture supplied by the district. Anyone damaging property or abusing equipment will be required to pay for the damage or replace the item in addition to other disciplinary sanctions as may be imposed. Any textbook lost or damaged will be charged to the student to whom the book was issued at the cost of a new book to replace the one lost or damaged. Any damage to the school laptop will be charged to the student at the following rates: Device replacement $800.00 (maximum) Screen replacement $200.00 Charger replacement $80.00 Bag replacement $35.00 Bag ID tag replacement $1.00 The student is responsible for maintaining their district issued device up to and including the replacement cost should such device become damaged. The district offers each student the opportunity to purchase a service agreement. By purchasing this agreement, students substantially decrease their responsibility. 3:20 SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAM An excellent breakfast and lunch program is offered in the Roxana School District. Monthly menus can be viewed online and are sent home with students. The district uses a prepaid meal account for student meals and snacks. Meal account deposits are collected in the cafeteria. If you are including more than one child in a deposit, please provide instructions on how to divide the deposit. If you are paying by check, please make the check payable to the Roxana School District. 28 Prices are as follows: Breakfast $1.50/day (reduced price breakfast is $.30) Lunch $2.60/day – 6-12 (reduced price lunch is $.40) (Prices are subject to change.) We encourage you to include the following information on the deposit envelope: Name: first, last and middle initial (please give us name listed on school records) School Grade level/Teacher Amount of money in envelope (if using a check please include a check number) Date For your convenience, Roxana CUSD 1 has contracted with RevTrak, a national credit card payment processor, to provide you the simple security and convenience of making online food service payments. Online payments can be made into food service accounts through the familiar Skyward Family Access portal. If your child’s food service balance is low, it only takes a few minutes to add money using your Discover, VISA or MasterCard (credit/debit). There is a small fee charged for the convenience of using this service. You may check the account balance through Skyward Family Access available at www.roxanaschools.org. You may also sign up for email notifications. The cashier will also tell your child their balance. Your child will not be allowed to “charge” a meal. They must have a positive account balance to purchase meals or snacks. So that children will not miss a lunch; cheese and crackers, fruits, vegetables and milk will be provided until arrangements have been made on their account. Thanks to Community Eligibility Option, students in grades 6-8 will receive one (1) breakfast and one (1) lunch free of charge. Students must have a positive account balance to purchase snacks. Due to regulations, your child will have to purchase milk if they would like to have it with a sack lunch from home. Student accounts can be flagged “no ala carte”. We cannot set a daily or weekly spending limit for ala carte. NOTE: Students are not allowed to have soda with their lunch, and no fast food may be brought into school for students. If a parent or guardian wants to take their student to lunch, they must be signed out from the high school office. Free/Reduced Meals (High School Only) The District is part of the USDA free and reduced price meal program. Children may be eligible for free breakfast and lunch or reduced price (.30) breakfast and (.40) lunch Applications for free/reduced price meals are available for students at any time during the school year. All cafeteria cashiers, the cafeteria office, and the school office have the applications. Please call the cafeteria office 254-7575 if you have any questions. Please note: Even if you do not plan to use the free/reduced price meals and you feel that your family is eligible for the program--please fill out the application. The applications are used by the state to provide money to the district for other programs. Students that are on the free or reduced price meal program will be provided one breakfast and one lunch per day at the free or reduced price. Please deposit additional money on their account if they wish to purchase extra entrees or snacks. Your child will have to purchase milk if they bring a sack lunch. New applications for free or reduced priced lunches must be on file as soon as possible. The system does not allow for “backdating” free or reduced eligibility. You will be responsible for meal charges if you do not have an approved application on file. Children eligible for free or reduced price meals at the end of the school year are automatically eligible for the first 30 days of the new school year. A NEW APPLICATION MUST BE ON FILE FOR EACH SCHOOL YEAR! Food Allergies If your child has a food allergy, such as a milk allergy, we will provide the proper food substitutions. A PHYSICIAN’S NOTE FOR THE FOOD ALLERGY MUST BE ON FILE. Refunds Student balances will be carried over to the next school year. We use the same system throughout the district and your child will keep the same account from pre-k through high school. Refunds will be given only to graduating seniors or students moving out of the district. 3:30 CHECK COLLECTION Checks written to the Roxana School District that are dishonored or returned for any reason will be processed by an electronic collection service that will electronically debit the account for the amount of the check plus a processing fee not to exceed the legal limit.

29 CHAPTER 4 – TRANSPORTATION & PARKING 4:10 BUS TRANSPORTATION The district provides bus transportation to and from school for all students living 1.5 miles or more from the school. A list of bus stops will be published at the beginning of the school year before student registration. Parents must, at the beginning of the school year, select one bus stop at which a student is to be picked up and one stop at which a student is to be dropped off. Students are not permitted to ride a bus other than the bus to which they are assigned. Exceptions must be approved in advance by the building principal. While students are on the bus, they are under the supervision of the bus driver. In most cases, bus discipline problems can be handled by the bus driver. In the case of a written disciplinary referral, student bus problems will be investigated and handled by the building principal. Parents will be informed of any and all inappropriate student behavior on a bus. Parents are encouraged to discuss bus safety and appropriate behavior with their children before the beginning of the school year and regularly during the year. In the interest of the student’s safety and in compliance with State law, students are expected to observe the following rules: 1. Choose a seat and sit in it immediately upon entering the bus. Do not stand in the entrance or in the aisle. 2. Do not move from one seat to another while on the bus. 3. Keep all parts of the body and all objects inside the bus. 4. Loud conversation, singing, boisterous conduct, unnecessary noise or profanity in not allowed. 5. Enter and exit the bus only when the bus is fully stopped. 6. All school rules apply while on the bus, at a bus stop, or waiting for the bus. 7. Use emergency door only in an emergency. 8. In the event of emergency, stay on the bus and await instructions from the bus driver. 9. Good behavior and behavior that will not distract the bus driver from operating the bus safely is required. Crowding, pushing, scuffling, and other needless commotion are grounds for disciplinary action. 10. Do not open windows. 11. Keep the bus neat and clean. 12. Athletic footwear equipped with cleats or spikes are not allowed on the bus. 13. Inappropriate behavior will be reported to school authorities and failure to observe safety rules may result in suspension from bus services. 14. Be waiting at your bus stop on time. 15. Never tamper with, damage, or deface anything in or on the bus, or any of the bus or school equipment. 16. Keep bookbags, books, packages, coats, and other objects out of the aisles. Keep all body parts clear of the aisles when seated. 17. Eating is not permitted on the bus. 18. Parents will be liable for any defacing or damage students do to the bus. Students may be suspended from riding the school bus for up to 10 consecutive school days for engaging in gross disobedi- ence or misconduct If a student is suspended from riding the bus for gross disobedience or misconduct on a bus, the school board may suspend the student from riding the school bus for a period in excess of 10 days for safety reasons. The district’s regular suspension procedures shall be used to suspend a student’s privilege to ride a school bus. Video and audio cameras may be active on busses to record student conduct and may be used for the purposes of investigation into misconduct or accidents on the bus. ACTIVITY BUS There are busses Monday through Thursday at 3:45 p.m. to transport students who stay after school for various school- sponsored activities. If the student is not participating in such activities, he/she may not ride these buses. An activity bus pass should be picked up from the teacher in charge and presented to the bus driver at the time of boarding. Students without passes to ride this bus will not be allowed to board.

30 TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT Parents or legal guardians who must provide transportation to and from school because free transportation is not available for their child may be eligible to receive money from the state to help offset some of the cost. Claim forms should be available from February through 21 days after the close of the school year or July 1, depending upon the number of emergency days used during the school year. If you have questions please call or come by your child’s school as soon as possible. You may also contact the State Board of Education directly by calling 217-782-5630. For questions regarding school transportation issues, contact: Angie Simms - Director of Transportation 401 N. Chaffer Roxana, IL. 62084 618-254-7572 4:20 PARKING Visitor Each building has several locations available for school visitor parking. Those dropping off and picking up children may do so during the following hours: Elementary: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM and 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM Secondary: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM and 2:20 PM – 3:00 PM Parking spaces for automobiles are limited. Please avoid having cars parked in designated bus loading zones or in a manner that will impede efficient traffic flow. Do not drive on playgrounds or behind the secondary complex during school hours. Student Parking The Privilege of parking a vehicle on school campus is granted to Juniors (11) and Seniors (12) who comply with the following regulations: 1. A student must have earned the number of credits to be classified as a Junior or Senior at the start of the school year (August). 2. Parking spots are determined by the following criteria from the previous school year; a. Unexcused absences – 10 hours or more unexcused absences exclude students from parking. b. Discipline points – 10 or more discipline points excludes students from parking. c. Class rank – Eligible students are listed from highest to lowest to determine order for parking spot distribution. d. All fees for the previous year must be paid in full. 3. A parking permit application must be completed and returned signed by both the student and the parent/guardian. Rules and Regulations: a. Vehicles are to be parked only in the designated student areas. b. Parking hang tags are to be hung from the rear-view mirror. c. The following are prohibited: • Exceeding the posted 10 MPH speed limit • “Revving engines” • “Burnouts” • Littering • Sounding horns unnecessarily • Loud music • Reckless driving 4. Students, who have excessive tardiness, unexcused absenteeism, or discipline referrals, as determined by the school administration, are subject to having their parking privileges suspended or revoked. 5. Parking on campus is a privilege. Student vehicles are subject to school searches without notice and without suspicion of wrongdoing. 6. Students are required to exit their vehicle upon arriving and parking on campus. Students are not permitted to loiter and remain inside their parked vehicle at any time. 7. Student drivers must adhere to all school zone regulations: a. Wear seat belt at all times b. No cell phone use c. No texting while driving d. No speeding

31 8. All campus parking spots are numbered and reserved for upperclassmen (Juniors and Seniors); however, due to limited parking spots available, not all Juniors and Seniors may be able to park on campus. Parking spots will be awarded strictly on the listed criteria. 9. Students are not allowed to share their hang tags with anyone. 10. Second semester, the early graduates parking spots will be given out following the same parking criteria to Seniors first, Juniors second, and Sophomores third (if applicable). Violations: Driving and parking violations may result in the possible suspension of parking privileges on campus or parking privileges being revoked completely. 1st Offense: Attend Traffic Safety School – An After School Detention to Review Driving/Parking Procedures 2nd Offense: Short Suspension of Parking Privileges (1-3 days) 3rd Offense: Long Suspension of Parking Privileges (4-10 days) 4th Offense: Semester Suspension of Parking Privileges 5th Offense: Year Suspension of Parking Privileges Any student caught parking on school property without authorization/permit, will loose future parking privileges. Students helping other students get a permit who are not eligible will have their permit revoked, plus receiving student will not be able to purchase a parking permit for the first semester when they become eligible. The school is not responsible for student vehicles, any possessions left in them or anything attached to the vehicles. STUDENTS PARK THEIR VEHICLES ON OR NEAR SCHOOL PROPERTY AT THEIR OWN RISK. Students should be aware their vehicles are not protected in any way while in the parking lot or parking spaces and items of value should not be left in or near the vehicle while unattended. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in cars parked on school grounds. School lots and parking spaces are regularly searched by contraband dogs, administration, and police officers. Students should be aware that items and spaces on school grounds are subject to search and view by others, and that prohibited items discovered during the course of a search may result in discipline; including, but not limited to, expulsion from school. Vehicles MAY NOT be parked or located in the bus lanes or fire lanes at ANY TIME. Bus lanes and fire lanes are clearly marked. Vehicles located in these locations may be ticketed and/or towed by the police. Video cameras may be active in parking lots and may be used for the purposes of investigation into student misconduct. Discipline for misconduct includes all disciplinary measures in the student discipline code and/or withdrawal of parking privileges. CHAPTER 5 – HEALTH & SAFETY 5:10 IMMUNIZATION, HEALTH, EYE AND DENTAL EXAMINATIONS Required Health Examinations and Immunizations All students are required to present appropriate proof that the student received a health examination and the immunizations against preventable communicable diseases within one year prior to: 1. Entering Kindergarten; 2. Entering the sixth, ninth and twelfth grade 3. Enrolling in an Illinois school for the first time, regardless of the student’s grade. The required health examinations must include a diabetes screening (diabetes testing is not required) and a statement from a physician ensuring “risk-assessed” or screened for lead poisoning. Failure to comply with the above requirements by October 15 of the current school year will result in the student’s exclusion from school until the required health forms are presented to the school, subject to certain exceptions. New students who register mid-term shall have 30 days following registration to comply with the health examination and immunization regulations. If a medical reason prevents a student from receiving a required immunization by October 15, the student must present by October 15, an immunization schedule and a statement of the medical reasons causing the delay. The schedule and statement of medical reasons must be signed by an appropriate medical professional. Eye Examination All students entering Kindergarten or an Illinois school for the first time must present proof before October 15 of the current school year of an eye examination performed within one year prior to entry of Kindergarten or the school. Failure to present proof by October 15 allows the school to hold the student’s report card until the student presents: (1) of a completed eye examination, or (2) that an eye examination will take place within 60 days after October 15.

32 Dental Examination All children entering Kindergarten, second and sixth grade must present proof of having been examined by a licensed dentist before May 15 of the current school year. Failure to present proof allows the school to hold the child’s report card until the student presents: (1) of a completed dental examination, or (2) that a dental examination will take place within 60 days after May 15. Exemptions A student will be exempted from the above requirements for: 1. Religious or medical grounds if the student’s parent/guardian presents to the building principal a signed statement explaining the objection; 2. Health examination or immunization requirements on medical grounds if a physician provides written verification; 3. Eye examination requirement if the student’s parent/guardian shows an undue burden or lack of access to a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches who provides eye examinations or a licensed optometrist; or 4. Dental examination requirement if the student’s parent/guardian shows an undue burden or a lack of access to a dentist. 5:20 STUDENT MEDICATION Taking medication during school hours or during school-related activities is prohibited unless it is necessary for a student’s health and well-being. When a student’s licensed health care provider and parent/guardian believe that it is necessary for the student to take a medication during school hours or school-related activities, the parent/guardian must request that the school dispense the medication to the child by completing a “Student Medical Authorization Form.” No school or district employee is allowed to administer to any student, or supervise a student’s self-administration of, any prescription or non-prescription medication until a completed and signed School Medication Authorization Form is submitted by the student’s parent/guardian. No student is allowed to possess or consume any prescription or non-prescription medication on school grounds or at a school-related function other than as provided for in this procedure. A student may possess an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen®) and/or an asthma inhaler prescribed for immediate use at the student’s discretion, provided the student’s parent/guardian has completed and signed an Authorization for Student Self-Medication Form. The school and district shall incur no liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury arising from a student’s self-administration of medication or epinephrine auto-injector or the storage of any medication by school personnel. A student’s parent/guardian must agree to indemnify and hold harmless the school district and its employees and agents, against any claims, except a claim based on willful and wanton conduct, arising out of a student’s self-administration of an epinephrine auto-injector and/or asthma inhaler, or the storage of any medication by school personnel. 5:30 GUIDANCE & COUNSELING The school provides guidance and counseling programs for students. The school’s counselors are available to those students who require additional assistance. The guidance program is available to assist students in identifying career options consistent with their abilities, interests, and personal values. Students are encouraged to seek the help of counselors to develop class schedules that meet the student’s career objectives. High school juniors and seniors have the opportunity to receive college and career-oriented information. Representatives from colleges and universities, occupational training institutions and career-oriented recruiters, including the military, may be given access to the school campus in order to provide students and parents/guardians with information. 5:40 SAFETY DRILL PROCEDURES AND CONDUCT Safety drills will occur at times established by the RCUSD school board. Students are required to be silent and shall comply with the directives of school officials during emergency drills. There will be a minimum of three (3) evacuation drills, a minimum of one (1) severe weather (shelter-in-place) drill, a minimum of one (1) law enforcement drill, and a minimum of one (1) bus evacuation drill each school year. There may be other drills at the direction of the administration. Drills may not be preceded by a warning to the students. Detailed response plans can be obtained by contacting the building principal. 5:50 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES The school will observe recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding communicable diseases. 1. Parents are required to notify the school nurse if they suspect their child has a communicable disease. 2. In certain cases, students with a communicable disease may be excluded from school or sent home from school following notification of the parent or guardian. 3. The school will provide written instructions to the parent and guardian regarding appropriate treatment for the com- municable disease. 4. A student excluded because of a communicable disease will be permitted to return to school only when the parent or guardian brings to the school a letter from the student’s doctor stating that the student is no longer contagious or at risk of spreading the communicable disease.

33 5:60 HEAD LICE The school will observe recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding head lice. 1. Parents are required to notify the school nurse if they suspect their child has head lice. 2. Infested students will be sent home following notification of the parent or guardian. 3. The school will provide written instructions to parent or guardian regarding appropriate treatment for the infestation. 4. A student excluded because of head lice will be permitted to return to school only when the parent or guardian brings the student to school to be checked by the school nurse or building principal and the child is determined to be free of the head lice and eggs (nits). Infested children are prohibited from riding the bus to school to be checked for head lice. 5. They should be accompanied to school by an adult for the re-check. In most cases, this process should require no more than 24 hours. However, realizing that severe infestations could take longer to clear, the child will be considered “EXCUSED” for a period of time not to exceed three (3) days provided the parent calls in each day or sends a note when the child returns. If the child is out of school for more than three days due to any one infestation, she/he will be marked “UNEXCUSED” for every day that exceeds three. The same procedure will be followed with all subsequent infestations. 5:70 STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES State law requires our school district to annually inform parents of students with life-threatening allergies or life-threatening chronic illnesses of the applicable provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal statutes, state statutes, federal regulations and state rules. If your student has a life-threatening allergy or life-threatening chronic illness, please notify the building principal. Federal law protects students from discrimination due to a disability that substantially limits a major life activity. If your student has a qualifying disability, an individualized Section 504 Plan will be developed and implemented to provide the needed supports so that your student can access his or her education as effectively as students without disabilities. Not all students with life-threatening allergies and life-threatening chronic illnesses may be eligible under Section 504. Our school district also may be able to appropriately meet a student’s needs through other means. 5:80 CARE OF STUDENTS WITH DIABETES A diabetes care plan will be developed for any student who seeks assistance with diabetes care in the school setting. It is the responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian to share information regarding the student’s diagnosis, recommended treatment, and required medication upon the initial diagnosis or any change to the treatment plan. Parents must provide the student’s health care provider’s instructions concerning the student’s diabetes management in writing to school staff by the first day of school. The diabetes care plan shall include the treating health care provider’s instructions concerning the student’s diabetes management during the school day, including a copy of the signed prescription and the methods of insulin administration. Students may also self-carry and self-administer diabetic testing supplies and insulin provided the student’s parent/guardian has completed and signed an Authorization for Student Self-Medication Form.. In accordance with PA 100-0726, each school will attempt to maintain a stock supply of EpiPens and asthma medication in all of our schools. This law allows the School Nurses and any trained personnel to administer the undesignated EpiPen and asthma medication to any person whom the school nurse or trained personnel in good faith believes to be experiencing respiratory distress while in school, while at a school-sponsored activity, under the supervision of school personnel or before or after normal school activities. The school district, its employees and the physician providing the standing orders are to incur no liability or professional discipline, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury arising from the administration of asthma medication, or EpiPen. 5:90 SUICIDE AND DEPRESSION AWARENESS AND PREVENTION Youth suicide impacts the safety of the school environment. It also affects the school community, diminishing the ability of surviving students to learn and the school’s ability to educate. Suicide and depression awareness and prevention are the important goals of the school district. The school district maintains student and parent resources on suicide and depression awareness and prevention. Much of this information, including a copy of school district’s policy is posted on the school district website. Information can also be obtained from the school office. 5:100 STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA If your child has a diagnosis of asthma, please provide the district with an Asthma Action Plan from your child’s doctor. Forms are available on the school website. 5:110 SCHOOL INSURANCE Accident insurance is available on an optional basis through an independent insurance carrier. Two plans are available. The “School Time Plan” will cover accidents while the student is at school and going directly to and from the school and residence. The “Twenty-Four Hour Plan” provides “round the clock” protection at school and residence. This coverage includes weekends and summer. Applications for the aforementioned insurance are found at the www.roxanaschools.org website under the “Parent” tab”.

34 CHAPTER 6 – DISCIPLINE AND CONDUCT 6:10 GENERAL POLICY ON DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR The Board of Education requires that orderly discipline be maintained in each classroom and in the halls, lunchrooms, libraries, and grounds of all schools. The principals and superintendent shall provide adequate personnel to assist in this process of maintaining order at each after school activity in elementary and secondary schools. Teachers are responsible for enforcing all rules prescribed by the principals and superintendent. Efforts, including the use of positive interventions and supports, will be attempted, as appropriate, to deter students from engaging in aggressive behavior that may reasonably cause physical or psychological harm to others. The following procedures serve as a general pattern for dealing with disciplinary problems: Procedure A. In the case of classroom behavioral violations, the teacher should talk to the student after the school day or at a time convenient to both parties. In this effort to obtain proper conduct, the teacher should maintain a friendly atmosphere. He/She should indicate to the student the effect that the misbehavior has on class morale, achievement, etc., and that it will not be ignored. The teacher may also require the student to serve a detention period after school as a result of misbehavior. The teacher should send flagrant violations to the principal/assistant principal immediately. B. Students receive detention periods for misconduct not of a serious nature; however in instances of insubordination, disrespect, defiance, etc., the teacher will inform the principal or assistant principal, and he/she will take appropriate disciplinary action. Teacher documentation is in the form of a written referral outlining the offense. C. Parents are to be called when out-of-school suspension or expulsion may be the consequence of inappropriate student behavior. The principal, assistant principal, and/or superintendent will be responsible for this call to the parents or guardian. D. If the teacher refers the student to the principal or assistant principal, the following procedure is typically followed; however, depending on the nature of the student infraction, the disciplinary action may be altered at the discretion of administration. • 1st offense: Warning & Referral • 2nd offense: Detention or Multiple Detentions • 3rd offense: Assigned block(s) of ISD • 4th offense: 1/2 day of ISD • 5th and subsequent offenses: Discretion of administration E. The seriousness of some behaviors may make it necessary to disregard this procedure and immediately suspend a student out of school and possibly begin proceedings for expulsion. F. The number and duration of out-of-school disciplinary consequences (out-of-school suspensions and expulsions) will be limited to the greatest extent practicable. In no case will a student be suspended out-of-school for no more than 10 consecutive school days for each incident or be expelled for longer than 2 calendar years. 6:20 SCHOOL DRESS CODE / STUDENT APPEARANCE Students are expected to wear clothing in a neat, clean and well-fitting manner while on school property and/or in attendance at school sponsored activities. Students are to use discretion in their dress and are not permitted to wear apparel that causes a substantial disruption in the school environment. 7B’s which have become associated with disrupting the learning environment should not be visible include: Bras, Bellies, Bottoms, Backs, Bandanas, Boxers, and Bedroom Attire. • Student dress (including accessories) may not advertise, promote, or picture alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, violent behavior, confederate flag, or other inappropriate images. • Student dress (including accessories) may not display lewd, vulgar, obscene or offensive language or symbols, including gang symbols. • Hats, coats, bandanas, sweatbands, and sun glasses may not be worn in the building during the school day. • Hair styles, dress, and accessories that pose a safety hazard are not permitted in the shop, laboratories, or during physical education. • Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. • The length of shorts or skirts must be appropriate for the school environment. • If there is any doubt about dress and appearance, the building principal will make the final decision. • Students whose dress causes a substantial disruption of the orderly process of school functions or endangers the health or safety of the student, other students, staff or others may be subject to discipline. Dress Code Violation Consequences: Progressive discipline will be administered for distraction, disruption, or loss of instructional time.

35 6:20.1 STUDENT IDS As a means of promoting a safe and secure school environment that continues to be conducive for the educational process, all students in grades 6-12 must wear an ID badge. This rule is in place for the safety of all staff and students. In an emergency, the only way to ensure who belongs in the building is through proper identification. Students and staff are expected to follow this policy. Students receive a picture identification card at the beginning of the school year. ID cards will be needed to check out library materials, to attend school activities, and for use with lunch/breakfast. 1. Wearing of the IDs: All students must wear a lanyard and ID around their neck, on the front side of their body. The lanyard and ID must be on the outside of their clothing and clearly visible at all times during the school day. No decorative stickers or defacing of any type is allowed on the ID. 2. Time to be worn: Students must wear their lanyard and ID upon entering the school building until the conclusion of the school day. 3. Forgotten or no ID: Any student who has forgotten his/her ID must purchase a temporary ID ($1) at the door or report to the welcome desk to purchase a new permanent ID ($5) and/or lanyard ($1). 4. Replacement IDs: If a student is late to class, or asked to leave class and report to the office because they do not have a proper ID and/or lanyard, they will be marked tardy. 5. Students that are sent to the office because he/she is not wearing an ID after the school day starts will be assigned a warning, detention, lunch detention or ISS. 6. False IDs: Any student found wearing an ID which is not his/her own or an ID from a previous school year will be assigned a warning, after school detention, lunch detention or ISD. 6:30 STUDENT DISCIPLINE Respect of Adult Authority Students are to recognize that adults, whether they be administrators, teachers, secretaries, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, aides, or monitors are authority figures in the school. As such, students are to show respect for and follow the directions of these adults. Failure to show the appropriate respect for adult authority shall result in disciplinary action against the student. In addition, a student’s failure to appropriately identify themselves when asked by an adult authority figure will receive disciplinary action. Prohibited Student Conduct Students may be disciplined for misconduct, including but not limited to the following: 1. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco materials or nicotine materials; including electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes. 2. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling alcoholic beverages. Students who are under the influence of an alcoholic beverage are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had alcohol in their possession. 3. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, selling or offering for sale: a. Any illegal drug, controlled substance, or cannabis (including marijuana, medical marijuana, and hashish). b. Any anabolic steroid or performance-enhancing substance not administered under a physician’s or licensed practitioner’s care and supervision. c. Any prescription drug when not prescribed for the student by a licensed health care provider or when not used in the manner prescribed. The use or possession of medical cannabis, even by a student for whom it has been prescribed, is prohibited. d. Any inhalant, regardless of whether it contains an illegal drug or controlled substance: (a) that a student believes is, or represents to be capable of, causing intoxication, hallucination, excitement, or dulling of the brain or nervous system; or (b) about which the student engaged in behavior that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the student intended the inhalant to cause intoxication, hallucination, excitement, or dulling of the brain or nervous system. This does not apply to a student’s use of asthma medication or other legally prescribed inhalant medications, so long as the use is consistent with the directions given for use by the student’s physician or licensed health care provider. e. Look-alike” or counterfeit drugs, including a substance not containing an illegal drug or controlled substance, but one: (a) that a student believes to be, or represents to be, an illegal drug or controlled substance or other substance that is prohibited by the District; or (b) about which a student engaged in behavior that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the student expressly or impliedly represented to be an illegal drug or controlled substance or other substance that is prohibited by the District. f. Drug paraphernalia, including devices that are or can be used to: (a) ingest, inhale, or inject cannabis or controlled substances into the body; and (b) grow, process, store, or conceal cannabis or controlled substances. Students who are under the influence of any prohibited substance are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they have the prohibited substance, as applicable, in their possession. 4. Using or possessing a laser pointer unless under a staff member’s direct supervision and in the context of instruction. 5. Using, possessing, controlling or transferring a firearm or “look alike,” knife, brass knuckles or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition, a billy club, or any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm. 36 6. Engaging in academic dishonesty, including cheating, intentionally plagiarizing, wrongfully giving or receiving help during an academic examination, and wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores. 7. Disobeying rules of student conduct or directives from staff members or school officials. 8. Causing or attempting to cause damage to, stealing or attempting to steal school property or another person’s personal property. 9. Being absent without a recognized excuse. 10. Being involved with any public school fraternity, sorority, or secret society. 11. Bullying, hazing or any kind of aggressive behavior that does physical or psychological harm to a staff person or another student or encouraging other students to engage in such behavior. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, any use of violence, intimidation, force, noise, coercion, threats, stalking, harassment, sexual harassment, public humiliation, theft or destruction of property, retaliation, hazing, bullying, bullying through the transmission of information from a school computer, a school computer network, or other similar electronic school equipment, or other comparable conduct. 12. Violating any criminal law, including but not limited to, assault, battery, arson, theft, gambling, eavesdropping, and hazing. 13. Engaging in any activity, on or off campus, that interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school environment, school operations, or an educational function, including but not limited to, conduct that may reasonably be considered to: (a) be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff member; or (b) endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or school property. 14. Being involved in a gang or engaging in gang-like activities, including displaying gang symbols or paraphernalia. 15. Sending, receiving or possessing sexually explicit or otherwise inappropriate pictures or images, commonly knowing as “sexting.” 16. Using or possessing an electronic paging device. 17. Students are allowed to wear earbuds/headphones only in the commons during lunch and in the media center or classroom with teacher approval. Earphones/ Earbuds should be stowed away in a bookbag or locker during the school day, including passing periods. 18. Using a cellular telephone, smartphone, video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), or similar electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others. All cell phones, smart- phones and similar electronic devices must be kept powered-off and out-of-sight during the regular school day unless: (a) the supervising teacher grants permission; (b) use of the device is provided in a student’s individualized education program (IEP); or (c) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals. 19. Making an explicit threat on an Internet website against a school employee, a student, or any school-related personnel, if the Internet website through which the threat was made, is a site that was accessible within the school at the time the threat was made or was available to third parties who worked or studied within the school grounds at the time the threat was made. If the threat could be reasonably interpreted as threatening to the safety and security of the threatened individual because of his or her duties or employment status or status as a student inside the school and the threat either creates a substantial disruption within the school or if the threat affects other student(s) rights to attend school. 20. Using, purchasing, selling or possessing any performance-enhancing substance on the Illinois Association of High School Association’s most current banned substance list, unless administered in accordance with a prescription. 21. Engaging in inappropriate sexual activity such as offensive touching, sexual harassment, indecent exposure (including “mooning”), and sexual assault. 22. Calling emergency responders (such as calling 911), signaling or setting off alarms, or indicating the presence of a bomb or other explosive device at school, on the school bus, or any school activity. 23. Operating an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or drone on school property or at a school activity or event, unless granted permission by the building principal or other school administrator. For purposes of these rules, the term “possession” includes having control, custody, or care, currently or in the past, of an object or substance, including situations in which the item is: (a) on the student’s person; (b) contained in another item belonging to, or under the control of, the student, such as in the student’s clothing, backpack, or automobile; (c) in a school’s student locker, desk, or other school property; (d) at any location on school property or at a school-sponsored event; or (e) in the case of drugs and alcohol, substances ingested by the person. No disciplinary action shall be taken against any student that is based totally or in part on the refusal of the student’s parent/ guardian to administer or consent to the administration of psychotropic or psychostimulant medication to the student. Other Examples of Infractions The following list contains information in addition to the district discipline section, further indicating some types of infractions that will subject a student to disciplinary action: The administration reserves the right to assign appropriate discipline that is not addressed in the handbook. I. Fighting with or assault or battery of another individual A. Unprovoked assault or battery without warning B. Instigator—the participant who clearly swings or pushes first C. Participation—to actively participate in a fight D. Self-defense—the use of appropriate action to avoid further bodily injury E. Assault—a verbal display such that the victim believes they could be physically harmed. 37 II. Possession and/or use of firecrackers or other explosive items III. Pulling a fire alarm without evidence of a fire IV. Taking school property or another person’s property without permission—includes a breach of test security. V. Defacing or damaging school property VI. Defiant Attitude VII. Failure to sign out or in at school VIII. Indecency in behavior—includes any act that offends commonly recognized standards of sexual conduct, such as possession of obscene pictures or “mooning,’ using profane language orally, in writing, in drawings, or in gestures IX. Public Display of Affection—any bodily contact other than holding hands is not appropriate behavior at school. X. Closed Campus Violation—Any student leaving campus without proper permission. XI. Discharge of a Fire Extinguisher without Evidence of a Fire – (Discipline as well as pay to recharge) XII. Conspiracy in Misconduct—here a student was involved in the planning of a misdeed but may not have taken part in its action. XIII. Actions of hate. Although these can be covered in several of the other examples, this is included to address actions taken to demonstrate a hateful attitude in a discriminatory manner. XIV. Aggregate of small discipline offenses may be combined into a major infraction for purposes of discipline consequences. The grounds for disciplinary action also apply whenever the student’s conduct is reasonably related to school or school activities, including but not limited to: 1. On, or within sight of, school grounds before, during, or after school hours or at any time; 2. Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school; 3. Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event; or 4. Anywhere, if the conduct interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school environment, school operations, or an educational function, including but not limited to, conduct that may reasonably be considered to: (a) be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff member; or (b) endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or school property. Disciplinary Measures Disciplinary measures may include: 1. Disciplinary conference. 2. Withholding of privileges. 3. Seizure of contraband. 4. Notifying parents/guardians. 5. Suspension of bus riding privileges. 6. Notifying juvenile authorities or other law enforcement whenever the conduct involves illegal drugs (controlled substances), “look-alikes,” alcohol, or weapons. 7. In-school/after school/lunch detention. 8. Temporary removal from the classroom. 9. Social Probation 10. In-School Suspension (Alternate locations are utilized.) 11. Out-of-School suspension from school and all school activities for up to 10 days for each incident. A suspended student is prohibited from being on school grounds or other school facilities. 12. Expulsion from school and all school-sponsored activities and events for a definite time period not to exceed 2 calendar years. An expelled student is prohibited from being on school grounds. Social Probation Students who accumulate 10 hours (class periods) of unexcused absences and/or 25 or more discipline points during the quarter, are prohibited from attending school dances and other school sponsored events/activities the following quarter. 4th quarter absences and points carry over to 1st quarter privileges of the following year. Detentions The use of detentions is a method of attempting to change undesirable behavior in students. Teacher Issued Detentions Teachers will issue detentions in a written manner. In most cases, students will be given 24 hours to serve the teacher issued detention. If students fail to serve their original time, the teacher will refer the student to an administrator. Lunch Detention Lunch detentions are assigned to the Detention/Zone Room for the 30 minute lunch. Lunch detentions may also be assigned to include the Advisory Period as well at the administrator’s discretion. 38 After School Detention After school detentions are assigned from 2:45-3:30 pm and are located in the Detention/Zone Room. In-School Detention In-school detentions are assigned in the Detention/Zone Room throughout the school day. ISD may be assigned for one block, two blocks, ½ day, or full day based on the severity of the disciplinary infraction. In-School Suspension (STOP) In-school suspension to the Short Term Option Program is an alternate setting / in-school option utilized. The Regional Office of Education provides this intervention in a separate area of ETC/CEO in Troy, IL. Certified faculty provide academic supervision and social/emotional supports. Students assigned to STOP are in need of greater consequence than our conventional ISD/Zone Room, but are not deemed in need of out-of-school suspension. Students are subject to not return to the campus until their assigned days are served. Out-of-School Suspension Any administrator has the authority to suspend students out of school for a period not to exceed ten school days that have engaged in acts that are considered, by the administration to be of gross disobedience or misconduct. This authority extends to all school functions and activities. Procedural Protection The student and/or parents have the following procedural protections: 1. If practical, and before a student can be suspended out-of-school, a conference will be held and the charges explained to the student. The student will then be given an opportunity to respond. This conference will not be required if the student’s continue presence at school poses a continuing danger to others or the school, or there is an ongoing threat of disruption to the educational process. 2. An attempted phone call of the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). 3. A written notice of the suspension will be provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the student that: (a) provides notice to the parent(s)/guardian(s) of their right to a review of the suspension; (b) include information about an opportunity to make up work missed during the suspension for equivalent academic credit. 4. Upon request of the parent(s) or guardian(s), the Board shall conduct a hearing, or a hearing officer appointed by it, to review the suspension. At the hearing, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the student may appear and discuss the suspension with the Board or its hearing officer. If a hearing officer is appointed by the Board, he/she shall report to the Board a written summary of the evidence heard at the meeting. After its hearing or upon receipt of the report of the hearing officer, the Board may take such action as it deems to be appropriate. Restrictions During Out-of-School Suspensions During an out-of-school suspension, the students incur the following restrictions: 1. They may not be on RCUSD property anytime, night or day. Violation of this is trespassing, and the police will be called. 2. They are not eligible to participate in any school sponsored activities and functions regardless of where they are held—on or off campus or even at another campus. Violation of this is trespassing, and the police will be called. 3. Students will be allowed to earn full credit for course work missed during an OSS. All course work must be turned in upon the first day of return from the suspension. Classroom teachers may accept work up to, but not to exceed, 5 school days beyond the first day of return from suspension. Expulsion If a student commits an act of gross disobedience or misconduct as determined by the school, he/she may be expelled by the Board of Education for up to 2 calendar years. During any disciplinary action taken by administrators and/or the Board, students will receive due process. Procedural Protections The student and/or parent(s) or guardian(s) shall be due the following procedural protections: 1. Before a student may be expelled, the student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) will be provided a written request to appear at a hearing to determine whether the student should be expelled. The notice will be sent either by registered or certified mail and include: (a) the date, time and location for the hearing; (b) briefly describe what will happen during the hearing; (c) detail the specific acts of gross disobedience or misconduct; and (d) ask that the Superintendent or Board Attorney be notified if the student and the parent(s)/guardian(s) will be represented by legal counsel at the expulsion hearing. 2. During the expulsion hearing, the student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) may be represented by counsel. They may present witnesses and evidence on the student’s behalf as well as cross-examine any adverse witnesses. The expulsion hearing shall be a two-level proceeding. First, the Board or hearing officer shall hear evidence on the issue of whether the student is guilty of the gross disobedience or misconduct charged. After presentation of the evidence or receipt of the hearing officer’s report, the Board shall decide the issue of guilt. If the Board finds the student guilty of the gross disobedience or misconduct as charged, it shall then hear evidence on the appropriate level of discipline to be meted out. After presentation of the evidence or receipt of the hearing officer’s report, the Board shall decide whether expulsion or some lesser form of discipline shall be imposed upon the student. 39 Corporal Punishment Corporal punishment is illegal and will not be used. Corporal punishment is defined as slapping, paddling, or prolonged maintenance of students in physically painful positions, or intentional infliction of bodily harm. Corporal punishment does not include reasonable force as needed to maintain safety for students, staff, or other persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or defense of property. Firearms, Knives, Brass Knuckles & Other Objects Used or Attempted to Be Used to Cause Harm A student who is determined to have brought one of the following objects to school, any school-sponsored activity or event or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year: 1) A firearm. For the purposes of this Section, “firearm” means any gun, rifle, shotgun, weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18 of the Unites States Code, firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, or firearm as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961. The expulsion period may be modified by the superintendent, and the superintendent’s determination may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis. 2) A knife, brass knuckles or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition, a billy club, or any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm, including “look alikes” of any firearm as defined above The expulsion requirement may be modified by the superintendent, and the superintendent’s determination may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis. Gang & Gang Activity “Gang” is defined as any group, club or organization of two or more persons whose purposes include the commission of illegal acts. No student on or about school property or at any school activity or whenever the student’s conduct is reasonably related to a school activity, shall: (1) wear, possess, use, distribute, display, or sell any clothing, jewelry, paraphernalia or other items which reasonably could be regarded as gang symbols; commit any act or omission, or use either verbal or non-verbal gestures, or handshakes showing membership or affiliation in a gang; or (2) use any speech or commit any act or omission in furtherance of the interest of any gang or gang activity, including, but not limited to, soliciting others for membership in any gangs; (3) request any person to pay protection or otherwise intimidate, harass or threaten any person; (4) commit any other illegal act or other violation of district policies, (5) or incite other students to act with physical violence upon any other person. Student Supports & Recognition In addition to the disciplinary methods administered to students to change the undesirable behavior, Roxana Junior-Senior High School utilizes the following actions to provide social/emotional support to students: Zone Room – The Zone Room is a safe environment aimed at helping students de-escalate their emotions in order to return to the learning environment. While in the Zone, students are engaged in meaningful activities and are provided strategies to help them achieve the desired behavioral outcomes moving forward. Restorative Practices – is a powerful approach to discipline that focuses on repairing harm through inclusive processes that engage all stakeholders. Implemented well, Restorative Practices shift the focus of discipline from punishment to learning and from the individual to the community. System of Privileges & Rewards – utilize a system of privileges and rewards to acknowledge those students who are in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing. Students who demonstrate exemplary school citizenship have the opportunity to earn rewards and privileges at Roxana High School which include bur are not limited to: parking permit on campus, quarterly rewards, Shell de Café during lunch, Shells of the Month, ROX Stars, attending school sponsored events and activities. At Roxana Junior High School, rewards and privileges include but are not limited to the following: Student of the Month, Quarterly Incentives, Shell de Café, SOAR Cards, attending school sponsored events and activities. RHS Zero Heroes – Universal quarterly rewards system used to reward and recognize students for exemplary behavior at RHS. Students who meet the attendance and discipline criteria will earn the reward held each quarter. The criteria to be eligible includes: 0 tardy referrals, 0 hours of unexcused absences, and 0 discipline infractions / referrals. RJHS Zero Heroes – End of the year reward system used to reward and recognize students for displaying exemplary attendance, grades, and behavior all four quarters. The criteria to be eligible includes: 95% attendance, C’s or better for the year, and no discipline. Shells of the Month – Student nominations are completed by the RHS and faculty & staff, then reviewed by our UT/Process Champions members, and then selected. A Midwest Credit Union representative will present certificates and gift cards. Students will receive recognition on our website and on the credit union’s website & marquee. Seniors who are the recipients of the award will be finalists for the Midwest Credit Union Student of the Year Scholarship which will be awarded at the end of the school year at our Senior Scholarship & Awards Night. ROX Stars – This recognition is provided over our morning PA announcements to students who are acknowledged for superior efforts, helping others, excelling in the classroom, showing respect, responsibility, safety and kindness to others. Students will receive a coupon to the Shell de Café. MAD Cards – This recognition is provided for students and staff making a difference in the building. Students and staff submit cards acknowledging the efforts of other students and staff to the office. Announcements will be made on Make a Difference Mondays recognizing the winner(s) and each winner will receive a MAD pin for their lanyard. 40 6:30.1 CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES Cell Phones In accordance with the amended law (P.A. 92-793) as of 8-9-02 and in order to insure minimal disruption to the learning environment, the Roxana CUSD #1 establishes the following policy regarding the use and/or possession of cellular telecommunication devices. Students are prohibited from using cell phones or having them “on” after the start of the pupil day at 7:50 and extending throughout the day until the end of the regular attendance day. Students will be permitted to use their phone during their specific lunch period, but must power it off before returning to class. If a teacher requests students to use their phone for instructional purposes then they will be permitted to use them. Students are prohibited from using their cell phones in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others. Cell Phone Violation Consequences: Progressive discipline will be administered for distraction, disruption, or loss of instructional time. • First offense Give phone to teacher; revisit social contract; return phone at the end of period. • Second offense Give phone to teacher; revisit social contract; return phone at the end of period. Submit a “minor” ODR indicating 2nd infraction (Completed by staff and given to the building secretary to be entered into SWIS). Teacher contacts parent as an “FYI” (2nd Distraction/disruption in class). • Third Offense Give phone to teacher; revisit social contract. Deliver the phone to the office. Submit a “minor” ODR indicating 3rd infraction (Completed by staff and given to the building secretary to be entered into SWIS). The phone is returned at the end of the day by administrator (call to parent). • Fourth Offense Give the phone to the teacher, and send it to the office. Submit a “major” ODR for a pattern of insubordination. Parent/Guardian/Emergency Contact must pick-up the phone in the HS office. • “Refusal to Cooperate” A refusal to give a phone to the teacher results in a “major” ODR for insubordination. • If the behavior is passive-aggressive, continue teaching. • If the behavior is aggressive, send the student to the office. At the close of the lesson/ class period, please submit a “major” ODR to the office. The office will issue and appropriate consequence. Personal Electronic Devices Students are prohibited from using all electronic devices (iPods, iPads, mp3 players, PSP’s, cameras, etc.) after arriving on campus each morning and extending throughout the day until the end of the regular attendance day, unless at teacher request. Students should not have these items visible during the school day. Students may, however, carry electronic devices in a backpack, purse, or otherwise out of plain sight and powered off. Students and parents must realize that Roxana CUSD # 1 is not responsible for the loss, theft, damage, or vandalism to student electronic devises. Therefore, students and parents are strongly encouraged to leave all electronic devices at home. Use of electronic devices in violation of this policy or in a manner deemed inappropriate by the school administration will subject the student to consequences within the scope of the district discipline practices and procedure including but not limited to verbal warning to suspension from school.

41 School Issued Electronic Devices Students are prohibited from using school issued devices for the purposes of accessing: -inappropriate games (content including: excessively violent, sexual explicit games, or other sites disruptive to educational process) -appropriate games are prohibited when used in excess or when they are determined to have disrupted the educational process School issued devices are considered school property and damage will result in school consequences. Laptop Expectations A. Student will show pride and respect for the assigned laptop. Appropriate Behavior • Refrains from eating and drinking near the laptop • Places the laptop in the carrying case when moving locations • Carries the laptop with two hands Inappropriate Behavior • Places the laptop near the edge of the desk or table or on the floor or ground • Leaves the computer unattended • Defaces the computer using stickers, etc. B. Student properly maintains their laptop computer. Appropriate Behavior • Charges laptop computer and is ready at the start of the day • Carries only the computer, charger, agenda, pens/pencils, earbuds, and calculator in the carrying case Inappropriate Behavior • Laptop is not shutdown at the end of the school day or after a period of long use. • Student follows all district expectations along with local, state, and federal laws. Appropriate Behavior • Sites all sources when using electronic materials • Obeys all copyright laws Inappropriate Behavior • Disrupts the learning environment by hacking, online bullying, abusing software, introducing viruses, or using proxy sites • Access inappropriate materials such as social networking sites, sites with obscenity or profanity, drugs/alcohol, or firearms/weapons • Downloads material that is not improved by the instructor • Student acts with integrity when using the laptop. Appropriate Behavior • Uses his/her district assigned laptop • Keeps all passwords/logins private from other students Inappropriate Behavior • Shares personal information through the Internet • Uses other students’ assigned laptops without permission • Shares files without the permission of the instructor • Modifies or uses work that is not your own • Deletes another student’s work • Student accesses software/sites that support the learning endeavor. Appropriate Behavior • Any software that has been pre-loaded on the laptop • Any website that has been approved by the instructor or by parent/guardian in the home setting • Using discussion boards related to the classroom subject • Online games related to subject content Inappropriate Behavior • Accessing social network sites • Illegal downloading of movies or music • Visiting “Click here if 18” sites • Any site that contains pornography • Instant messaging during school hours • Chat rooms • Online gambling 42 E-Reader Policy Electronic readers, simply called “e-Readers”, are digital devices that can store books, periodicals, magazines, and other electronic media. e-Readers like Amazon’s Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, Apple’s iTouch, and Apple’s iPad are quickly becoming ever-present in our digital culture. Roxana School District, in striving to maintain technological relevance in educa- tion, is providing the opportunity for students to use these devices in accordance with our e-Reader Acceptable Use Policy. This opportunity is a privilege that requires extra caution and responsibility on the part of the students and their parents. A student who violates any portion of the e-Reader Acceptable Use Policy (below) may immediately lose the privilege to use their e-Reader at school for a length of time commensurate with the nature of the violation. 1. e-Readers are to be used only for the reading of school appropriate material (books, etc.) and not for other purposes such as communication, entertainment, music, gaming, etc. 2. All material on the e-Reader must comply with the spirit and policies of Roxana School District. Please refer to the Parent Student handbook for more details. 3. All e-Readers must have cellular and network capabilities disabled (turned off) while the device is at school. 4. e-Readers must be used at appropriate times in accordance with teacher instructions. The e-Reader must not be a distraction for the student or those around him/her nor be a source of any classroom disruption. 5. The student is responsible for knowing how to properly and effectively use their e-Reader and this should not be a burden for the teachers. Parents and guardians understand that if his/her child brings an e-reader to school that the student must comply with the above requirements and the RSD Acceptable Use Policy. You also understand that Roxana School District is not responsible for any damage or loss associated with their child’s e-Reader. Parents/guardians must also understand that a violation of the e-Reader policy may result in their child losing the privilege to bring their e-Reader to school for a length of time commensurate with the nature of the violation. 6:30.2 CHEATING AND PLAGIARIZING The basis to all learning is being able to apply material learned meaningfully and the feeling of achievement is well worth the effort required to complete the work assigned honestly. The teachers of Roxana School District evaluate each student’s work to determine his/her knowledge level. When work is copied from others or when class work is completed by cheating, the student is in essence cheating him/herself. Therefore, when the work of others is presented by a student without giving the original author credit, he/she has plagiarized, and that is unacceptable philosophically, ethically, and legally. Roxana School District does not condone cheating/plagiarizing. Depending upon the severity of the offense, consequences ranging from reduced credit to ‘zero’ credit on the project, test, homework, etc. will be administered. Additional disciplinary measures including detention, in-school suspension, and out-of-school suspension may also be assigned. Those students guilty of repeated violation of this policy will be dealt with more severely. 6:30.3 FOOD AND DRINK Students will be allowed to bring food or drink items into the building prior to the start of the regular school day. These items must be contained in the commons or the student center. No outside food or drink, however, is allowed outside of the commons or student center once students begin passing to their first hour class and for the remainder of the school day. Junior High: Students are permitted to have only water in a sealable container throughout the school day. High School: Students are permitted to have only water in a sealable container or school purchased drinks in a sealable container throughout the school day. Food and Drink Violation Consequences: Progressive discipline will be administered for distraction, disruption, or loss of instructional time. • First offense will result in a warning and “minor” ODR (Completed by staff and given to the building secretary to be entered into SWIS). • Second offense will result in a “minor” ODR with an assigned detention (Completed by staff and given to the building secretary to be entered into SWIS). • Additional infraction will result in an ODR with consequences assigned at administrative discretion.

43 6:40 STUDENTS Prevention of and Response to 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 and providing all students equal access to a safe, non-hostile learning environment are important District goals. Bullying on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, military status, unfavorable discharge status from the military service, 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 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. 4. Through the transmission of information from a computer that is accessed at a non-school related location, activity, function, or program or from the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by the School District or school if the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational process or orderly operation of a school. This paragraph (item #4) applies only when a school administrator or teacher receives a report that bullying through this means has occurred; it does not require staff members to monitor any non-school related activity, function, or program. Definitions from Section 27-23.7 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/27-23.7) Bullying includes cyber-bullying and means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communica- tions made in writing or electronically, directed toward a student or students that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following: 1. Placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s or students’ person or property; 2. Causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s or students’ physical or mental health; 3. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ academic performance; or 4. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. Cyber-bullying means bullying through the use of technology or any electronic communication, including without limitation any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic system, photo-electronic system, or photo-optical system, including without limitation electronic mail, Internet communications, instant messages, or facsimile communications. Cyber-bullying includes the creation of a webpage or weblog in which the creator assumes the identity of another person or the knowing impersonation of another person as the author of posted content or messages if the creation or impersonation creates any of the effects enumerated in the definition of bullying. Cyber-bullying also includes the distribution by electronic means of a communication to more than one person or the posting of material on an electronic medium that may be accessed by one or more persons if the distribution or posting creates any of the effects enumerated in the definition of bullying. Restorative measures means a continuum of school-based alternatives to exclusionary discipline, such as suspensions and expulsions, that: (i) are adapted to the particular needs of the school and community, (ii) contribute to maintaining school safety, (iii) protect the integrity of a positive and productive learning climate, (iv) teach students the personal and interpersonal skills they will need to be successful in school and society, (v) serve to build and restore relationships among students, families, schools, and communities, and (vi) reduce the likelihood of future disruption by balancing accountability with an understanding of students’ behavioral health needs in order to keep students in school. School personnel means persons employed by, on contract with, or who volunteer in a school district, including without limitation school and school district administrators, teachers, school guidance counselors, school social workers, school counselors, school psychologists, school nurses, cafeteria workers, custodians, bus drivers, school resource officers, and security guards. Bullying Prevention and Response Plan The Superintendent or designee shall develop and maintain a bullying prevention and response plan that advances the District’s goal of providing all students with a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassment. This plan must be consistent with the requirements listed below; each numbered requirement, 1-12, corresponds with the same number in the list of required policy components in 105 ILCS 5/27-23.7(b) 1-12. 1. The District uses the definition of bullying as provided in this policy.

44 2. Bullying is contrary to State law and the policy of this District. However, nothing in the District’s bullying prevention and response plan is intended to infringe upon any right to exercise free expression or the free exercise of religion or religiously based views protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution or under Section 3 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution. 3. Students are encouraged to immediately report bullying. A report may be made orally or in writing to the District Complaint Manager or any staff member with whom the student is comfortable speaking. Anyone, including staff members and parents/guardians, who has information about actual or threatened bullying is encouraged to report it to the District Complaint Manager or any staff member. Anonymous reports are also accepted. Nondiscrimination Coordinator: Stephen Oertle – Assistant Superintendent Compliance Managers: Stephen Oertle – Assistant Superintendent 401 N. Chaffer Ave Roxana, IL 62084 618-254-7585 Laura Ballard – Director of Special Services 401 N. Chaffer Ave Roxana, IL 62084 618-254-7577 Students may also use the Stay Safe/Speak Up services (866)547-8362 that are provided through the Roxana School District. A direct link is available on the district web site. Students, parents, guardians or community members may report incidents of: • Abuse • Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco • Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation • Discrimination • Hacking/Cyber Crime • Health Concerns • Suicidal/Self-Abuse • Suspicious Behavior • Theft • Threats (Bomb, Physical, Other) • Vandalism • Violence/Fighting • Weapons/Dangerous Items There are two ways to file a statement: • Call-1.866.listen2me • Go to the school or district website and click on the “Speak UP!” button 4. Consistent with federal and State laws and rules governing student privacy rights, the Superintendent or designee shall promptly inform the parent(s)/guardian(s) of every student involved in an alleged incident of bullying and discuss, as appropriate, the availability of social work services, counseling, school psychological services, other interventions, and restorative measures. 5. The Superintendent or designee shall promptly investigate and address reports of bullying, by, among other things: a. Making all reasonable efforts to complete the investigation within 10 school days after the date the report of a bullying incident was received and taking into consideration additional relevant information received during the course of the investigation about the reported bullying incident. b. Involving appropriate school support personnel and other staff persons with knowledge, experience, and training on bullying prevention, as deemed appropriate, in the investigation process. c. Notifying the Building Principal or school administrator or designee of the reported incident of bullying as soon as possible after the report is received. d. Consistent with federal and State laws and rules governing student privacy rights, providing parents/guardians of the students who are parties to the investigation information about the investigation and an opportunity to meet with the Building Principal or school administrator or his or her designee to discuss the investigation, the findings of the investigation, and the actions taken to address the reported incident of bullying. 45 The Superintendent or designee shall investigate whether a reported incident of bullying is within the permissible scope of the District’s jurisdiction and shall require that the District provide the victim with information regarding services that are available within the District and community, such as counseling, support services, and other programs. 6. The Superintendent or designee shall use interventions to address bullying, that may include, but are not limited to, school social work services, restorative measures, social-emotional skill building, counseling, school psychological services, and community-based services. 7. A reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act of bullying is prohibited. A student’s act of reprisal or retaliation will be treated as bullying for purposes of determining any consequences or other appropriate remedial actions. 8. A student will not be punished for reporting bullying or supplying information, even if the District’s investigation concludes that no bullying occurred. However, knowingly making a false accusation or providing knowingly false information will be treated as bullying for purposes of determining any consequences or other appropriate remedial actions. 9. The District’s bullying prevention and response plan must be based on the engagement of a range of school stakeholders, including students and parents/guardians. 10. The Superintendent or designee shall post this policy on the District’s Internet website, if any, and include it in the student handbook, and, where applicable, post it where other policies, rules, and standards of conduct are currently posted. The policy must also be distributed annually to parents/guardians, students, and school personnel, including new employees when hired. 11. The Superintendent or designee shall assist the Board with its evaluation and assessment of this policy’s outcomes and effectiveness. This process shall include, without limitation: a. The frequency of victimization; b. Student, staff, and family observations of safety at a school; c. Identification of areas of a school where bullying occurs; d. The types of bullying utilized; and e. Bystander intervention or participation. The evaluation process may use relevant data and information that the District already collects for other purposes. The Superintendent or designee must post the information developed as a result of the policy evaluation on the District’s website, or if a website is not available, the information must be provided to school administrators, Board members, school personnel, parents/guardians, and students. 12. The Superintendent or designee shall fully implement the Board policies, including without limitation, the following: a. 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure. A student may use this policy to complain about bullying. b. 6:60, Curriculum Content. Bullying prevention and character instruction is provided in all grades in accordance with State law. c. 6:65, Student Social and Emotional Development. Student social and emotional development is incorporated into the District’s educational program as required by State law. d. 6:235, Access to Electronic Networks. This policy states that the use of the District’s electronic networks is limited to: (1) support of education and/or research, or (2) a legitimate business use. e. 7:20, Harassment of Students Prohibited. This policy prohibits any person from harassing, intimidating, or bullying a student based on an identified actual or perceived characteristic (the list of characteristics in 7:20 is the same as the list in this policy). f. 7:185, Teen Dating Violence Prohibited. This policy prohibits teen dating violence on school property, at school sponsored activities, and in vehicles used for school-provided transportation. g. 7:190, Student Discipline. This policy prohibits, and provides consequences for, hazing, bullying, or other aggressive behaviors, or urging other students to engage in such conduct. h. 7:310, Restrictions on Publications. This policy prohibits students from and provides consequences for: (1) accessing and/or distributing at school any written, printed, or electronic material, including material from the Internet, that will cause substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities, and (2) creating and/or distributing written, printed, or electronic material, including photographic material and blogs, that causes substantial disruption to school operations or interferes with the rights of other students or staff members. 6:50 LUNCH & CAFETERIA RULES The cafeteria provides hot lunches and breakfasts every day for those who wish to avail themselves of this service. All meals meet the U. S. Department of Agriculture nutrition standards for school meals. It is expected that students keep a positive balance on their lunch account for purchases of meals. Charge limits may be established as necessary throughout the course of the year. Students must have money in their account to buy snacks and extra items. Alternative meals may be served if a student’s negative balance reaches the limit. Students are not allowed to charge to buy snacks and extra items.

46 Junior High Roxana Junior High School campus is closed during lunch breaks in order to provide a safe environment for the students. The school cafeteria is available to provide students with a well-prepared and balanced breakfast and lunch. No food or drinks other than lunches brought from home are to be taken into the cafeteria. Parents may sign students out for lunch for special occasions but no fast food may be delivered to the student. High School The campus is CLOSED, including advisory and lunch periods. Students may not leave campus for lunch and should proceed to the cafeteria during his/her scheduled lunch period. The following rules shall be observed and abided by during lunch: • Students shall not loiter in the halls or classrooms, and shall immediately proceed to the cafeteria upon dismissal from class. Students shall obey all cafeteria rules during lunch. • Students shall be respectful, courteous and safe in the cafeteria. Students shall obey rules and shall clean up after themselves before returning to class. Cafeteria Behavior Expectations Students are to display good manners when using the cafeteria, including returning trays to cleaning stations when finished and being responsible for any messes they create. Misbehavior in the cafeteria is subject to punishment in the forms of detentions and/or suspensions from cafeteria use. • Students shall not save seats for other students. • Loud talking, yelling, screaming, and other disruptions are prohibited. • Students shall not throw food, drinks. • Students shall NOT take additional lunch items or snacks without money on their lunch accounts. • Students shall not trade food. • Vending machines are provided for student convenience. Students shall not misuse, abuse, attempt to dismantle or cheat the machine and must wait in line to use the machines. Students may not save spots in line, cut in line, or otherwise cheat or intimidate their way into line. • Students shall not leave the cafeteria until the after the appropriate tone rings, or otherwise directed by staff. • Students shall follow the instructions of the cafeteria aides and other staff and show proper respect toward all cafeteria personnel. • Students shall immediately become silent when staff or presenters make announcements in the cafeteria. • Students shall report spills and broken containers to cafeteria staff immediately. • Students are to stay seated while in the cafeteria. • Students should pick up his/her mess and throw trash/waste in the appropriate place. Misbehavior will result in disciplinary action in accordance to the school’s disciplinary procedures. 6:60 ACCESS TO STUDENT SOCIAL NETWORKING PASSWORDS & WEBSITES School authorities may require a student or his or her parent or guardian to provide a password or other related account information in order to gain access to the student’s account or profile on a social networking website if school authorities have reasonable cause to believe that a student’s account on a social networking website contains evidence that a student has violated a school disciplinary rule or procedure. 6:60E LETTER TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS REGARDING ACCESS TO STUDENT SOCIAL NETWORKING PASSWORDS AND WEBSITES Re: Access to Student Social Networking Passwords and Websites for Violations of School Rules or Procedures Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Under ordinary circumstances, school authorities cannot request or require that a student provide a password or other related account information in order to gain access to the student’s account or profile on a social networking website. School authorities may require a student or his or her parent or guardian to provide a password or other related account information in order to gain access to the student’s account or profile on a social networking website if school authorities have reasonable cause to believe that a student’s account on a social networking website contains evidence that a student has violated a school disciplinary rule or procedure. Social networking website means an Internet-based service that allows students to: (1) construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system created by the service; (2) create a list of other users with whom they share a connection within the system; and (3) view and navigate their list of connections and those made by others within the system. Social networking website does not include electronic mail. Please contact the school if you have any questions. Sincerely, Building Principal 47 CHAPTER 7 – INTERNET, TECHNOLOGY & PUBLICATIONS 7:10 INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks To gain access to the Internet, all students under the age of 18 must obtain parental permission. By signing the Handbook Acknowledgement, the parent indicates that the signature is legally binding and indicates the party who signs has read the terms and conditions carefully and understands their significance. All use of electronic networks shall be consistent with the District’s goal of promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. These procedures do not attempt to state all required or prescribed behavior by users. However, some specific examples are provided. The failure of any user to follow these procedures will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action. Terms and Conditions Acceptable Use – Access to the District’s electronic network must be: (a) for the purpose of education or research, and be consistent with the District’s educational objectives, or (b) for legitimate business use. Privileges – The use of the District’s electronic network is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. Building Administrator will make all decisions regarding whether or not a user has violated these procedures and may deny, revoke, or suspend access at any time. His or her decision is final. Unacceptable Use – The user is responsible for his or her 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 an State or federal law; 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. Hacking or gaining unauthorized access to files, resources, or entities; g. Invading the privacy of individuals, that includes the unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, and use of information about anyone that is of a personal nature including a photograph; 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; m. Using the network while access privileges are suspended or revoked; n. Using the network for political lobbying, political campaigning, chat rooms, instant messaging, video streaming, and audio streaming; o. Physical or electronic tampering with computer resources (computers, computer systems, or computer networks); and p. Using personal equipment on the school network without written permission from the Building Administrator. Network Etiquette – The user is expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Be polite. Do not become abusive in messages to others. b. Use appropriate language. Do not swear, or use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. c. Do not reveal personal information, including the addresses or telephone numbers, of students or colleagues. d. Recognize that 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 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 the user suffers. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, no-deliveries, missed-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its negligence or the user’s errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user’s own risk. The District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.

48 Indemnification – The user 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 violation of these procedures. Security – Network security is a high priority. If the user can identify a security problem on the Internet, the user must notify the system administrator or 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-on to the Internet as a system administrator will result in cancellation of your privileges. Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access to the network. 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, long-distance charges, per-minute surcharges, and/or equipment or line costs. Copyright Web Publishing Rules – Copyright law and District policy prohibit the re-publishing of text or graphics found on the Web or on District Web sites or file servers without explicit written permission. a. For each re-publication (on a Web site or file server) of a graphic or a text file that was produced externally, there must be a notice at the bottom of the page crediting the original producer and noting how and when permission was granted. If possible, the notice should also include the Web address of the original source. b. Students and staff engaged in producing Web pages must provide library media specialists with e-mail or hard copy permissions before the Web pages are published. Printed evidence of the status of “public domain” documents must be provided. c. The absence of a copyright notice may not be interpreted as permission to copy the materials. Only the copyright owner may provide the permission. The manager of the Web site displaying the material may not be considered a source of permission. d. The “fair use” rules governing student reports in classrooms are less stringent and permit limited use of graphics and text. e. Student work may only be published if there is written permission from both the parent/guardian and student. Use of Electronic Mail – The District’s electronic mail system, and its constituent software, hardware, and data files, are owned and controlled by the School District. The School District provides e-mail to aid students and staff members in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, and as an education tool. a. The District reserves the right to access and disclose the contents of any account on its system, without prior notice or permission from the account’s user. Unauthorized access by any student or staff member to an electronic mail account is strictly prohibited. b. Each person should use the same degree of care in drafting an electronic mail message as would be put into a written memorandum or document. Nothing should be transmitted in an e-mail message that would be inappropriate in a letter or memorandum. c. Electronic messages transmitted via the School District’s Internet gateway carry with them an identification of the user’s Internet “domain”. This domain name is a registered domain name and identifies the author as being with the School District. Great care should be taken, therefore, in the composition of such messages and how such messages might reflect on the name and reputation of the School district. Users will be held personally responsible for the content of any and all electronic mail messages transmitted to external recipients. d. Any message received from an unknown sender via the Internet should either be immediately deleted or forwarded to the system administrator. Downloading any file attached to any Internet-based message is prohibited unless the user is certain of that message’s authenticity and the nature of the file so transmitted. e. Use of the School District’s electronic mail system constitutes consent to these regulations. Internet Safety In addition to the information above, policies and procedures for the digital conversion (student laptops) are available on the RCUSD website. All incoming sixth grade students and new students to the district will be required to attend a laptop orientation with a parent before receiving a laptop. All returning students and parents will attend a refresher presentation before laptops are issued at the beginning of the school year. All parents and students MUST sign the laptop Acceptable Use Policy in order for the laptop to be taken home. 7.10 E1 INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE SIGN-OFF Dear Parents/Guardians: Our School District has the ability to enhance your child’s education through the use of electronic networks, including the Internet. Our goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. Students and their parents/guardians need only sign this Authorization for Electronic Network Access once while the student is enrolled in the School District.

49 Each District computer with Internet access has a filtering device that blocks entry to visual depictions that are: (1) obscene, (2) pornographic, or (3) harmful or inappropriate for students, as defined by the Children’s Internet Protection Act and as determined by the Superintendent or designee. However, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials, and an industrious user may discover controversial information either by accident or deliberately. If a filter has been disabled or malfunctions it is impossible to control all material and a user may discover inappropriate material. Ultimately, parents/guardians are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their child or ward should follow, and the School District respects each family’s right to decide whether or not to authorize Internet access. With this educational opportunity also comes responsibility. 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. If you agree to allow your child to have an Internet account, sign the Authorization form below and return it to your school. Authorization for Electronic Network Access All use of the Internet shall be consistent with the District’s goal of promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. The failure of any user to follow the terms of the Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action. The signatures at the end of this document are legally binding and indicate the parties who signed have read the terms and conditions carefully and understand their significance. I have read this Authorization form. I understand that access is designed for educational purposes and that the District has taken precautions to eliminate controversial material. However, I also recognize it is impossible for the District to restrict access to all controversial and inappropriate materials. I will hold harmless the District, its employees, agents, or Board members, for any harm caused by materials or software obtained via the network. I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child›s use is not in a school setting. I have discussed the Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks with my child. I hereby request that my child be allowed access to the District’s electronic network, including the Internet. Students must also read and agree to the following: I understand and will abide by the above Authorization for Electronic Network Access. I understand that the District and/ or its agents may access and monitor my use of the Internet, including my email and downloaded material, without prior notice to me. I further understand that should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, and school disciplinary action and/or legal action may be taken. In consideration for using the District’s electronic network connection and having access to public networks, I hereby release the School District and its Board members, employees, and agents from any claims and damages arising from my use of, or inability to use the District’s electronic network, including the Internet. 7:20 NON-SCHOOL-SPONSORED PUBLICATIONS/WEBSITES Students are prohibited from accessing and/or distributing at school any pictures, written material, or electronic material, including material from the Internet or from a blog, that: 1. Will cause substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities; 2. Violates the rights of others, including but not limited to material that is libelous, invades the privacy of others, or infringes on a copyright; 3. Is socially inappropriate or inappropriate due to maturity level of the students, including but not limited to material that is obscene, pornographic, pervasively lewd and vulgar, or contains indecent and vulgar language; 4. Is primarily intended for the immediate solicitation of funds; or 5. Is distributed in kindergarten through eighth grade and is primarily prepared by non-students, unless it is being used for school purposes. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to prevent the inclusion of material from outside sources or the citation to such sources as long as the material to be distributed or accessed is primarily prepared by students. The distribution of non-school-sponsored written material must occur at a time and place and in a manner that will not cause disruption, be coercive, or result in the perception that the distribution or the material is endorsed by the school district. 7:30 SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS The Roxana School District’s Skyward Student Management software allows access via the Internet to student information including grades, attendance, and cafeteria balances. (Please note that up to a 5 school day lag time may exist between collection of assignments and grade posting). Login and password information will be distributed each year during registration or can be acquired by contacting the school office. CHAPTER 8 – SEARCH & SEIZURE 8:10 SEARCH AND SEIZURE In order to maintain order safety and security in the schools, school authorities are authorized to conduct reasonable searches of school property and equipment, as well as of students and their personal effects. “School authorities” includes school liaison police officers.

50 School Property and Equipment as well as Personal Effects Left by Students School authorities may inspect and search school property and equipment owned or controlled by the school (such as, lockers, desks, and parking lots), as well as personal effects, including vehicles, that have been left by a student, without notice to or the consent of the student. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in these cases and areas or in their personal effects left there. An administrator may request the assistance of law enforcement officials to conduct inspections and searches of lockers, desks, parking lots, and other school property and equipment for illegal drugs, weapons, or other illegal or dangerous substances or materials, including searches conducted through the use of specially trained dogs. Students School authorities may search a student and/or the student’s personal effects in the student’s possession (such as, purses, wallets, knapsacks, backpacks, lunch boxes, etc.) when there is a reasonable ground for suspecting that the search will produce evidence the particular student has violated or is violating either the law or the school or district’s student rules and policies. The search will be conducted in a manner that is reasonably related to its objective and not excessively intrusive in light of the student’s age and sex, and the nature of the infraction. Seizure of Property If a search produces evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the school or district’s policies or rules, evidence may be seized and impounded by school authorities, and disciplinary action may be taken. When appropriate, evidence may be transferred to law enforcement authorities. CHAPTER 9 – ATHLETICS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 9:10 PURPOSE The Board of Education and staff of Roxana Community Unit School District No. 1 have adopted this Extra-curricular Code which applies to all students in grades 6-12 who currently are or may, in the future, participate in extra-curricular, athletic, IHSA, or IESA sponsored activities. This Code stands in addition to other policies, rules and regulations concerning student conduct and imposes additional requirements on extra-curricular participants in addition to school disciplinary procedures. Participation in athletic and extra-curricular activities is a privilege available to qualified students. Those who participate have a responsibility to favorably represent the school and community. Students are expected to conduct themselves both in and out of school in a manner appropriate to their responsibilities as representatives of Roxana Community Unit School District No. 1. Strict adherence to the rules and policies set forth in the Extra-curricular Code is a responsibility, which accompanies the privilege of participation. If a student fails to comply with the terms of this Code, the privilege to participate in extra-curricular activities team may be lost in accordance with the terms herein. 9:20 EXTRA-CURRICULAR PARTICIPANT Any boy or girl enrolled in grades 6 through 8 at Roxana Junior High School or grades 9 through 12 at Roxana High School, or who otherwise has authorized administrative permission to participate and who is participating and/or intends to participate in any extra- curricular activity, interscholastic sport, or IHSA sponsored activity approved by the Roxana Community Unit School District No. 1. For high school students, selection of members or participants is at the discretion of the teachers, sponsors, or coaches, provided that the selection criteria conform to the District’s policies. Participation in co-curricular activities is dependent upon course selection and successful progress in those courses. In order to be eligible to participate in any school-sponsored or school-supported athletic or extracurricular activity, a student must maintain a passing grade in six (6) courses. Any student-participant failing to meet these academic criteria shall be suspended from the activity for 7 calendar days. 9:30 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY Activity means any tryout, practice, game, event, camp, contest, competition, tournament, match or recreation connected to the conduct of an extra-curricular function, including school sponsored weight training, summer league, camp or open gym. Activities include, but are not limited to, the following: All athletic activities (including cheer and dance), as well as extra-curricular activities and clubs, including, but not limited to Scholar Bowl, IHSA band and choral contests, theatre productions, Homecoming/Prom/TWIRP Courts, Student Council, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, and WYSE. High School Extra-Curricular Activities All High School extra-curricular activities are listed in Section 2:60, Table 2. Junior High Extra-Curricular Activities A year round interscholastic athletic program is provided for both boys and girls at Roxana Junior High. The sports open to students are: BOYS: Football, Basketball, Wrestling, and Track GIRLS: Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Cheerleading 51 Competitive athletics provides students involved the opportunity to learn teamwork, self-discipline, and commitment. Competitive athletics allow students involved an opportunity to develop a positive self-image and an avenue to become involved with school activities outside of the classroom environment. Those students not participating in competitive athletics have the opportunity to become involved through several other school organizations such as Instrumental Band, Peer Helpers, Student Council, etc. It is through all of these organizations and activities that students develop school spirit and pride. Attempts are made to provide a variety of activities to appeal to different student’s needs and interests. Some of the activities available to students are: Student Council: The Student Council is a service organization composed of 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students elected by their classmates. Its purpose is to deal with school problems, provide input into school policy, sponsor service projects of various types, and provide student entertainment through a series of fundraising activities. . Band: Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in playing an instrument. The band meets and group lessons are scheduled into the school day. Chorus: Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in singing. This group meets during the school day. Science Olympiad: Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in hands on science activities. This is a competitive activity held at SIUE in late February. Drama: Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in acting, singing, or stage production. PEP Club – Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in promoting school spirit and attending athletic events. 9:40 TEAM MEMBERSHIP LIMITATIONS We believe that every team and organization be composed of as many members as possible and that each member participate to the greatest extent as possible so long as these numbers do not prohibit or impair the intent of the activity and detract from the capabilities of a coach or sponsor to perform his/her duties while providing time for active and contributory participation of team members. In light of these beliefs Roxana Junior High School competitive athletic teams shall, as a goal, be composed of the following numbers: 7th and 8th Grade Boys Football – no limit; 7th Grade Boys Basketball – 15; 8th Grade Boys Basketball – 15; 7th Grade Girls Basketball – 15; 8th Grade Girls Basketball – 15; 7th Grade Girls Volleyball – 15; 8th Grade Girls Volleyball – 15; 7th Grade Girls Cheerleading – 7; 8th Grade Girls Cheerleading – 7; 6th – 8th Grade Girls & Boys Track & Field – no limit; 6th – 8th Grade Boys Wrestling - limited to a manageable number of participants as dictated by weight class divisions. Coaches at any level may conduct tryouts. Coaches may limit team members based on the following criteria: 1. Availability of personnel in sufficient numbers to ensure adequate supervision and safety of participants 2. Character and personality of the individual 3. Work habits and loyalty to the program(s) 4. Positions needed for the team or activity 5. Final determination on an athlete’s team membership will be made by the district athletic director 9:50 COMMUNICATION Parents have a right to be informed about the program their son/daughter is involved in. Parents, coaches, sponsors, and administration should act as a support group for the welfare of the student. Pre-season Meeting for Athletics Coaches/Sponsors shall have a pre-season meeting with parents and athletes. The purpose of the pre-season meeting is to promote cooperation and understanding between the parents, athletes, and coaching staff. It is MANDATORY that a parent or guardian attends the preseason meeting and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that the athlete attend. Parental attendance is required so all parties are fully aware of the rules and regulations of the athletic activity. Communication from the Coach/Sponsor Good communication is essential to the success of a program. Therefore, parents can expect the following communication from the coach/sponsor: 1. Philosophy, goals, and rules of the activity 2. Expectations of participants 3. Location and time of practices 4. Expected financial obligations for fees, fundraising, special equipment, etc. 5. Attendance, discipline, and varsity lettering policies Communication from the Parent/Guardian/Fan

52 Successful relationships are formed between the coach, parent, guardian, and fan by showing: 1. Support and respect for all participants (including all officials and workers) 2. Good sportsmanship at all times (KNOW YOUR ROLE) 3. Courteous and appropriate communication 4. Notification of scheduled absences is given well in advance of an event. Scheduled Conferences Required It is recognized that situations may arise when a parent needs to discuss an issue with the coach. Open communication is encouraged, but this communication should follow guidelines to prevent potential conflict. Appropriate discussions with the coach/sponsor should include how to help your son/daughter improve through academics, skill and strength development. Parents/guardians should ask how to improve through summer and off season programs. Behavioral concerns and concerns with your child’s social development can be brought to the coach/sponsor’s attention. Issues that are not appropriate to discuss include game strategy, play calling, playing time, and other participants in the activity. The following procedure should be followed to help promote a resolution to issues of concern: 1. Do not confront the coach/sponsor with a concern immediately before or after an event. 2. Call Stephanie Palmer, Athletic Secretary, at 254-7553 to leave a message for the coach to contact you. 3. Call Chad Ambuehl, District Athletic Director, at 254-7553 if the coach does not respond in a reasonable time. 4. If needed, a conference between the parent/guardian, coach, and district athletic director or principal may be scheduled. 9:60 CONFERENCE, IHSA, IESA AFFILIATION Roxana High School is a member of the South Central Conference (SCC) and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Roxana Junior High School is a member of the Madison County Jr. High Conference (MCC) and the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA). 9:70 REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS A student must have the following fully executed documents on file at the school office wherein the athlete is in attendance before the athlete’s first participation in any activity: 1. A current physical examination report completed by a physician licensed in Illinois to practice medicine in all its branches which finds the participant is physically able to participate. The physical is current if it is dated within 395 days of the last date of participation in any given activity. The physical must not expire during the dates of participation in that activity. 2. Proof the athlete is covered by medical insurance. 3. A receipt showing the participant and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) received a copy of the Extra-Curricular Code, understand the terms of the Code, and agrees to abide by its terms and conditions. 4. A receipt showing the participant and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) received concussion information each school year. 9:80 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FOR IHSA/IESA Eligibility for most athletics is also governed by the rules of the South Central Conference for high school students, the Madison County Conference for junior high students, the Illinois High School Association [or] Illinois Elementary School Association and if applicable, these rules will apply in addition to this Athletic Code. In a case of a conflict between the conference, IHSA, [or] IESA and this Athletic Code, the most stringent rule will be enforced. High School Athletic Academic Eligibility (9-12) To retain eligibility, a student must have passed a minimum of 3.5 semester hours of academic course work in the semester preceding his or her eligibility and must have passed 3.5 semester hours of academic course work in the week preceding his or her eligibility. After School Tutoring Policy 1. Tutoring for athletes may be required each week, whenever deemed necessary by the coach. 2. Tutoring will have to be worked out with individual teachers, coaches, and student athletes. 3. If there is a shortened week due to a holiday, weather cancellation, or other unforeseen circumstance, the principal/ athletic director/coach may allow for alterations to the tutoring procedures. Junior High Athletic Academic Eligibility (6-8) To retain eligibility, a student must have passed ALL course work in the week preceding his or her eligibility. Students who fail two or more courses are required to attend summer school. Any student who does not successfully complete summer school will be assigned to the Extended Day Program. Extended Day Program students will not be eligible to participate in athletics until he/she has successfully completed the program. At the conclusion of each quarter, attendance and grades will be evaluated for all students in the program. Students may exit the program if they are passing all of their classes and making reasonable progress. (Please see section on Grading, Retention, and Report Cards)

53 9:90 ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL/TRUANCY/SUSPENSION An athlete/participant who is absent from school after 12:00 p.m. on the day of an activity is ineligible for any activity on that day unless the absence has been excused and participation in the activity has been approved by the principal or district athletic director. Examples of approved absences may include prearranged medical absence, a death in the student’s family, or other approved personal absences. A student who is absent from school on Friday before a Saturday event may be withheld from Saturday activities at the discretion of the coach/sponsor or at the direction of the administration. A student who has one or more truancies from school may be suspended from participation in athletic and/or extra-curricular activities by the administration. A student who is suspended from school will be withheld from participation in that day’s activity. A student who serves an In School Suspension (ISS) may be withheld from participation in that day’s activity at the discretion of the principal, district athletic director, or coach. 9:100 ATTENDANCE AT PRACTICES AND EVENTS For the protection of the health and safety of students, and to protect the integrity of the team, team members shall be required to attend all regularly scheduled practices, meets, games and events of the team. Failure to attend by a team member may result in discipline, including suspension or dismissal from the team. 9:110 QUITTING Following the two week try-out period, any student who decides to quit an athletic team by giving verbal or written notice to the coach(es) before the season is completed will be prohibited from rejoining the team for the remainder of the season. However, within twenty-four (24) hours after the student notified the coach(es) of his/her decision to quit the team, a student may ask the coach(es) for permission to rejoin the team. In the event a student requests to rejoin the team, the coach(es) will schedule a meeting with the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) and principal/athletic director to discuss the student’s proposed return to the team. The principal/athletic director retains sole discretion in deciding whether the student will be permitted to rejoin the team. The principal/athletic director’s decision is final. If a student quits an athletic team, the student will not be allowed to tryout for or participate in another athletic team before the end of the season of the activity the student quit, unless given approval by the principal/athletic director. 9:120 CONSENT FORM FOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCING SUBSTANCE TESTING BY THE IHSA Before participating in interscholastic sports, the student and the student’s parent/guardian shall consent, in writing, to random drug testing in accordance with the IHSA or the District. The student’s and parent’s signature on this extra-curricular code authorizes random performance-enhancing substance testing by the IHSA. Participants that fail to take part in random testing will be considered ineligible to participate in the activity. Selection of athletes to be tested: Students will be selected at random from a list of all those students participating in IHSA-sponsored state series competitions at which drug-testing takes place. The IHSA Board of Directors shall determine on an annual basis those state series competitions that shall be subject to testing for a given school term. By signing this Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct, both Roxana High School students and parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to comply with the IHSA drug testing policy. 9:130 DRESS AND GROOMING Rules regulating the dress or grooming of students may be developed by the coach/sponsor of each respective sport provided, however, that such rules are limited to health or safety regulations. 9:140 USE OF EQUIPMENT/ LOCKERS Team uniforms and equipment shall be required. Students shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment issued to them. Each student issued equipment/uniform shall return the equipment/uniform in the condition in which it was received, normal wear and tear excepted, to the coach/sponsor within one week of the completion of the season for which the equipment/uniform was issued, or within one week of the end of the student’s participation in the activity for the season, whichever comes first. If a student fails to return equipment/uniform as required, or returns it in damaged condition, the student may be charged for replacement or repair, or otherwise disciplined as appropriate. Lockers are school property and are loaned to students for their temporary use. Lockers are subject to search by school officials at any time. 9:150 DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND/OR TOBACCO The use by an athletic or extra-curricular participant of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or performance altering substances not prescribed by a physician for medical purposes for the patient who is using them in the manner in which they were prescribed is prohibited at all times. The use of these items by a student who participates in athletic and/or extra-curricular activities presents a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the student, as well as those with whom the student participates or competes. In addition, students are in violation of this Code of Conduct if they are in attendance at a party where under-age consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs is present. Likewise, students will be in violation if they are in a vehicle where alcohol and/or illegal drugs are being transported.

54 Except with respect to prescription drugs used by the person for whom such drugs were prescribed in the manner intended by the prescribing medical doctor, the possession, use, distribution, purchase or sale of any alcoholic beverage, drug, drug paraphernalia, controlled substance, look-alike, tobacco or tobacco product or any other substance which, when taken into the human body is intended to alter mood or mental state, including any item or substance which is represented by a student to be, or is believed by a student to be any of the foregoing, regardless of the true nature or appearance of the substance, is prohibited in school buildings, on school buses and on all other school property or school related events at any time. For purposes of this policy, students who are under the influence of prohibited substances shall be treated in the same manner as though they had prohibited substances in their possession. Any student found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to discipline in accordance with the school districts regular and extra-curricular discipline policies, rules and regulations as provided herein. The district may elect to work with parents, the student, and a mutually agreed upon agency to provide counseling and/or education related to violations of this section. This may or may not impact the length of suspension time required of the students. A posting of banned drug classes shall be prepared annually by the IHSA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee and approved by the IHSA Board of Directors. It shall be subject to updates at any point during a school term. A complete posting of the current year’s banned drug classes list can be accessed at: http://www.ihsa.org/org/initiatives/sportsMedicine/files/IHSA_banned_list-2008-09.pdf 9:160 INJURY/ILLNESS/MEDICAL CONDITIONS The student shall promptly report all injuries and illnesses or medical conditions, regardless of severity, and whether or not caused by athletic competition to the head coach of the sport or sponsor of the activity in which the student is participating. Medical Release to Return When there is any question of a student’s medical fitness to practice or compete, coaches/sponsors or school officials may require the student to provide a release to participate, signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine, before allowing the student to engage in further activity. In each instance when a student has been directed by a coach/sponsor or other school official to seek medical examination or treatment, the student shall provide a release to participate, signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine, before the student is allowed to engage in further activity. 9:170 CONCUSSIONS AND HEAD INJURIES A student athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion in a practice or game will be removed from participation or competition at that time. A student athlete who has been removed from an interscholastic contest for a possible concussion by any person deemed appropriate under the return-to-play protocol shall be allowed to return only after all statutory prerequisites are completed, including without limitation, the return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols developed by the Concussion Oversight Team. An athletic coach or assistant coach may not authorize a student’s return-to-play or return-to-learn. 9:180 IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINE Coaches/sponsors and school officials shall impose discipline appropriate to the offenses committed. The discipline imposed for any particular offense shall be at the sole and exclusive discretion of the coaching staff and school officials. Extra-curricular discipline is in addition to whatever other discipline may be imposed under the student disciplinary code applicable to all students. 9:190 CODE OF CONDUCT Rules in Effect The following regulations are in effect during all the years a student attends Roxana Junior/Senior High School, including summer vacations. The Code of Conduct applies to student-athletes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365/366 days a year. Penalties for Level I, II, and III shall be cumulative for each independent level beginning with and throughout the student’s participation in extra-curricular activities while at RJHS/RHS. The activities governed by these regulations shall include all extra-curricular activities. The following violations and consequences represent guidelines that will be followed. It should be noted that participation in extra-curricular activities is a privilege, and each code of conduct violation will be considered based upon the specific circumstances of the incident. Consequences will be administered accordingly. Application of the consequences involving Code of Conduct violations will be administered in both athletics and for each extra-curricular activity independently and separately unless a student who violates the code is involved in an activity and an interscholastic sport simultaneously. In this case, the consequence for the code infraction will run concurrently. For example, a student has a Code of Conduct violation in November and is involved in Student Council, National Honor Society and plays baseball. The student will serve the Student Council and National Honor Society suspensions immediately, however will have to wait until the baseball season to serve his athletic suspension. In situations when a student is involved in an activity and a sport that occur at different times during the school year, the student will serve his/her consequence at the time the respective seasons commence. Once a student has successfully served the consequences in an activity and an interscholastic sport, the discipline for the code infraction will be considered adequately served.

55 Sportsmanship/Appropriate Conduct Coaches/sponsors shall personally exhibit and shall require of their students sportsmanship and appropriate behavior consistent with Board Policy and this Code. Behavioral misconduct by students shall not be tolerated. Behavioral misconduct shall include but shall not be limited to: a. Insubordination; or b. Gross disrespect (confrontation with school officials, sponsors, participants from other schools, officials); or c. Theft; or d. Any behavior which is negligently or intentionally injurious to a person or property or which places a person or property at risk of injury or damage; or e. Any behavior which disrupts the appropriate conduct of a school program or activity; or; f. Hazing, bullying, or harassment of any kind; or g. Use of profanity; or h. Exhibition of bad sportsmanship; or i. Violation of the Extra-Curricular Code, training rules, or any other school policies, rules or regulations Honesty Clause The Honesty Clause is provided as an opportunity to self-report athletic code violations for a reduced consequence. If an athlete violates any portion of the “Athletic Code,” they may invoke the “Honesty Clause” for a first offense only. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility, not a parent, to contact the athletic director or high school administration within 48 hours of the violation. If the student-athlete is out-of-season, he/she must contact the athletic director or high school administration within the said time frame. By admitting their violation to the appropriate school representative within the 48 hour time frame, the student-athlete may have their first violation suspension reduced by one-half. If the student invokes the Honesty Clause, the appeal process is forfeited. If the student-athlete fails to notify any of the said individuals within 48 hours of the “Athletic Code” violation, the athlete will serve the full consequence as outlined under the Code of Conduct-Violations section. I. Level One - Violations: - Use or possession of a controlled substance. - Use or possession of an alcoholic beverage. - Delivery of alcohol or illegal drugs. - Hosting a party where under-age drinking or alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs are permitted. Consequences: A. First Offense – Participant will be suspended from all games/contests for a period of 40% of the season. (See “Buy Back” Guidelines) B. Second Offense - Participant will be suspended from all games/contests for 70% of the calendar year C. Third Offense - Participant will be suspended from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of his/her junior high and/or high school career. II. Level Two - Violations: - Use or possession of any tobacco substance or e-cigarette. - Stealing or vandalizing community, school, or personal property. - Possession of drug paraphernalia. - Violations of the rules and regulations of District #1 that result in an out of school suspension greater than three (3) days per semester. Consequences: A. First Offense – Participant will be suspended from all games/contests for a period of 15% of the season. B. Second Offense - Participant will be suspended from all games/contests for a period of 40% of the season. (See “Buy Back” Guidelines) C. Third Offense - Participant will be suspended from all extra-curricular activities for a period of one (1) calendar year. D. Fourth Offense - Participant will be suspended from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of his/her junior high and/or high school career.

56 III. Level Three - Violations: - Attendance at parties where under-age drinking of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs are present. - In a car where alcohol or illegal drugs are being transported. Consequences: A. First Offense – Probation: If the police report or if a participant states that he/she attended, but did not use alcohol or drugs, the participant will be advised by coach, director, or sponsor not to attend any similar functions again. B. Second Offense - Participant will be suspended from all games/contests for 15% of the season. C. Third Offense – Participant will be suspended from all games/contests for a period of 40% of the season. (See “Buy Back” Guidelines) D. Fourth Offense – Participant will be suspended from all games/contests for a period of one (1) calendar year. E. Fifth Offense – Participant will be suspended from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of his/her junior high and/or high school career. IV. Level Four - Violations: - Violations of rules and regulations of District #1 that result in a suspension of three (3) or fewer days per semester. - Arrest for minor infractions. - Truancy from class or school. Consequences: A. Each Offense- Participants will be suspended from all games/contests for a period of 5% of the season. **If the violation occurs “out of season” then the one game suspension will carry over to the next sport season or participatory activity in which the student is involved. V. Level Five – Violations: - Assignment to In-School Suspension (ISS) Consequences: A. First through Third Offense- Punishment will be by the coach/sponsor with notification given to the athletic director B. Fourth Offense- Participant will be suspended from all games/contests for a period of 5% of the season (consistent with a suspension of three (3) or fewer days per semester, see level Four Consequences). C. Fifth or More Offenses- Participant will be suspended from all games/contests for a minimum period of 5% of the season. Referral to the athletic director’s office for further appropriate action. **Please note that the student will be expected to be at practice or game on the day of ISS unless communicated otherwise by administration. **ISS will be cumulative for each semester. VI. Level Six – Violations: - Unexcused absences from a contest, performance, or practice. - Misconduct at a practice, contest, performance, or other athletic event or activity. - Swearing or abusive language. - Blatant disregard to the head coaches’ expectations of participation. (game and practice) Consequences: A. First Offense- Punishment will be by the coach/sponsor with notification given to the athletic director. B. Second Offense- Participant will be suspended from team/activity. Length of time is determined by the coach/sponsor with notification given to the athletic director. C. Third Offense- Repeated offenses in this area will be referred to the athletic director’s office for appropriate action. Due Process: A student will be advised of the charges against him/her and be given the opportunity to respond to the charges. The student and his/her parents will be advised by administration of any disciplinary action taken as a result of the charges. Points of Emphasis: • The participant must complete the activity for the consequences to be considered served which includes attending practices. The student must start and finish the activity on the original starting and ending dates. The athletic director or principal has the prerogative to remove the athlete from the team due to a Code of Conduct violation and in this case any remaining participation days will be counted towards the days of suspension. • “In-season” violations will carry over into the next sport season or participatory activity in which the student is involved. • “Out-of-Season” violations will carry over into the next sport season or participatory activity in which the student is involved. 57 • “Buy Back Guidelines”- When an infraction has been committed by a student/athlete in which a 40% of the season suspension has been incurred, he or she will have the option to “buy back” ½ of the penalty time (20% suspension) under the condition that the athlete and his parent or legal guardian agree to enter and to complete successfully a District approved rehab program. The funding for this program will be paid by the parent or athlete and must be approved by the school nurse and social worker as a legitimate program of rehabilitation. The scheduled appointments with the substance abuse program must be adhered to or the reduction will be null and void. Any absence or rescheduled appointment must have administrative approval. Any set appointment will take precedent over any practice or game activity. The athlete must petition the principal or athletic director to participate in this “buy back” option. • Under IHSA rule, any student who transfers into or out of District #1 must serve his/her remaining consequence prior to participation in a new school system. It is the principal’s obligation to identify Code of Conduct violations for incoming or exiting students. • The coach/sponsor affected will be notified of what disciplinary action has been taken against a student in violation of the Code of Conduct. • Disciplinary action relating to the Code of Conduct imposed by a coach/sponsor will be written and submitted to the athletic director. 9:200 DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION Suspension is defined as removal of the student from participation in one or more practices, games, meets or other activities as defined by the extra-curricular code of conduct violations’ level. The principal, district athletic director, or coach/sponsor may suspend a student from participation for violation of the extra-curricular code, training rules, or other appropriate policies, rules and regulations of the school district. The following procedures shall apply to disciplinary suspensions: a. Prior to suspension, the student shall be provided an explanation of the charges against him/her. The student shall be given an opportunity to present his/her version of the incident to the suspending school official. b. Upon written request within 10 days, the student may appeal his/her disciplinary suspension first to the district athletic director, then to the principal, then to the superintendent, and then to the Board of Education who shall have final and binding authority to determine the appropriateness of the suspension. Days of suspension for a code violation will begin immediately the day that the administration is notified of the offense if the violation occurs during the season. If the violation occurs during the off-season, the days of suspension will begin on the first day of the season or when the administration is notified if the season has begun. If a student athlete quits the current sport during the suspension, the suspension will carry over into the next sport season or participatory activity. Disciplinary suspensions may be imposed pending dismissal proceedings. 9:210 DISCIPLINARY DISMISSAL The coach/sponsor, upon consultation with and upon approval of school administration, may dismiss a student from athletic and/or extra-curricular participation for violation of this Code of Conduct, training rules, or other appropriate policies, rules and regulations of the school district. Dismissal from a team/activity is defined as removal of the student from participation in one or more practices, games, meets or other activities for the balance of a season. The following procedures shall apply to disciplinary dismissals: a. Prior to dismissal, the student shall be provided an explanation of the charges against him/her. The student shall be given an opportunity to present his/her version of the incident to the suspending school official. b. Within 10 days, an appeal may be filed upon written request by the parent or student whereupon the athletic director/principal shall schedule a meeting with the relevant parties and shall thereafter determine the appropriateness of the suspensions. c. If the student is dissatisfied with the decision of the athletic director and/or principal, they may make a written request within 10 days for appeal of this decision to the superintendent. The superintendent shall schedule a meeting with the relevant parties and shall thereafter determine the appropriateness of the suspension. 9:220 DISPOSITION OF PENALTY PENDING APPEAL If a student appeals a penalty, a student remains suspended from the activity pending appeal of the penalty. Reinstatement shall be at the sole and exclusive discretion of school officials. 9:230 ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL DANCES Attendance at school-sponsored dances is a privilege. Junior High students must be at school the day of the dance and not serving ISS or OSS the day of the dance. High school students must meet the Illinois High School Association’s scholastic standing requirement, during the week prior to the dance, of carrying a passing grade for the semester in at least six classes and meet the social probation requirements to attend a RHS sponsored dance. Roxana High School holds three formal dances each year. Homecoming is held in the fall, TWIRP is held in the large gymnasium in February/March, and PROM is a May event at Lewis and Clark Community College. These dances are intended for high school students or recently graduated guests (no junior high school students are allowed to attend). Our goal for these events is to provide a safe and enjoyable evening for our students. To this end, Roxana High School students requesting to bring an off-campus guest must submit a formal request form to the high school office. Availability and due dates for these requests will be communicated through daily announcements. Students must receive prior approval for their guest to attend.

58 All school rules, including the school’s discipline code and dress code are in effect during school-sponsored dances. In particular, students shall not: 1. Use, posses, distribute, purchase, or sell tobacco materials, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes; 2. Use, possess, distribute, purchase, or sell alcoholic beverages. 3. Use, possess, buy, sell, barter, or distribute any illegal substance or paraphernalia; 4. Use, possess, buy, sell, barter, or distribute any object that is or could be considered a weapon or any item that is a “look alike” weapon; 5. Vandalize or steal; 6. Haze or bully other students; 7. Behave in a manner that is detrimental to the good of the school; 8. Be insubordinate or disrespectful toward teachers and chaperones; or 9. Demonstrate inappropriate dancing as determined by chaperones. Students who violate the school’s discipline code will be required to leave the dance immediately and the student’s parent/ guardian will be contacted. The school may also impose other discipline as outlined in the school’s discipline code. CHAPTER 10 – SPECIAL EDUCATION 10:10 EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES It is the intent of the district to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilita- tion Act of 1973 or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are identified, evaluated and provided with appropriate educational services. The School provides a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment and necessary related services to all children with disabilities enrolled in the school. The term “children with disabilities” means children between ages 3 and the day before their 22nd birthday for which it is determined that special education services are needed. It is the intent of the school to ensure that students with disabilities are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. A copy of the publication “Explanation of Procedural Safeguards Available to Parents of Students with Disabilities” may be obtained from the school district office. Parents who feel their child may have disability that impacts the student’s ability to access the curriculum should contact Laura Ballard at (618) 251-7003. 10:20 DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The school will comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) when disciplining students. Behavioral interventions will be used with students with disabilities to promote and strengthen desirable behaviors and reduce identified inappropriate behaviors. No special education student shall be expelled if the student’s particular act of gross disobedience or misconduct is a manifestation of his or her disability as determined through a manifestation hearing. Any special education student whose gross disobedience or misconduct is not a manifestation of his or her disability may be expelled pursuant to the district’s expulsion procedures. 10:30 EXEMPTION FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT A student in grades 3-12 who is eligible for special education may be excused from physical education courses if: 1. The student’s parent/guardian agrees that the student must utilize the time set aside for physical education to receive special education support and services, or 2. The student’s individualized education program team determines that the student must utilize the time set aside for physical education to receive special education support and services. 3. The student has an Individualized Education Program and is participating in an adaptive athletic program outside of the school setting, and the student’s parent or guardian documents this participation. The agreement or determination is made a part of the individualized education program. A student requiring adapted physical education will receive that service in accordance with the student’s individualized education program. 10:40 CERTIFICATE OF HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION A student with a disability who has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) prescribing special education, transition planning, transition services, or related services beyond the student’s 4 years of high school, qualifies for a certificate of completion after the student has completed 4 years of high school. The student is encouraged to participate in the graduation ceremony of his or her high school graduation class.

59 CHAPTER 11 – STUDENT RECORDS & PRIVACY 11:10 STUDENT PRIVACY PROTECTIONS Surveys by Third Parties Before a school official or staff member administers or distributes a survey or evaluation created by a third party to a student, the student’s parent/guardian may inspect the survey or evaluation, upon their request and within a reasonable time of their request. This applies to every survey: (1) that is created by a person or entity other than a district official, staff member, or student, (2) regardless of whether the student answering the questions can be identified and (3) regardless of the subject matter of the questions. Parents who object to disclosure of information concerning their child to a third party may do so in writing to the building principal. Surveys Requesting Personal Information School officials and staff members will not request, nor disclose, the identity of any student who completes any survey or evaluation (created by any person or entity, including the school or district) containing one or more of the following items: 1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent/guardian. 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family. 3. Behavior or attitudes about sex. 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior. 5. Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom students have close family relationships. 6. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those with lawyers, physicians, and ministers. 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent/guardian. 8. Income other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program. 11:20 STUDENT RECORDS A school student record is any writing or other recorded information concerning a student and by which a student may be identified individually that is maintained by a school or at its direction or by a school employee, regardless of how or where the information is stored, except for certain records kept in a staff member’s sole possession; records maintained by law enforcement officers working in the school; video and other electronic recordings that are created in part for law enforcement, security, or safety reasons or purposes; and electronic recordings made on school buses. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Illinois Student Records Act afford parents/guardians and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s school records. They are: 1. The right to inspect and copy the student’s education records within 15 school days of the day the school receives a request for access. There may be a small charge for copies, not to exceed $.35 per page. This fee will be waived for those unable to afford such cost. 2. The right to request the amendment of the portion student’s education record that the parent/guardian or eligible student believes is inaccurate, misleading, irrelevant, or improper. 3. The right to permit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except in certain circumstances. Disclosure is permitted without consent in the case of directory information and to school officials with legitimate educational or administrative interests. Disclosure is also permitted without consent to: any person for research, statistical reporting or planning, provided that no student or parent/guardian can be identified; any person named in a court order; appropriate persons if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons; juvenile authorities when necessary for the discharge of their official duties who request information before adjudication of the student; and in other cases permitted by law. 4. The right to inspect and copy the student’s education records within 15 school days of the day the District receives a request for access. The degree of access a student has to his or her records depends on the student’s age. Students less than 18 years of age have the right to inspect and copy only their permanent record. Students 18 years of age or older have access and copy rights to both permanent and temporary records. A parent/guardian or student should submit to the building principal a written request that identifies the record(s) he or she wishes to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent/guardian or student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. The District charges $.35 per page for copying but no one will be denied their right to copies of their records for inability to pay this cost. These rights are denied to any person against whom an order of protection has been entered concerning the student. 5. The right to request removal from the student’s academic transcript one or more scores received on college entrance examinations. A parent/guardian or eligible student may ask the District to remove certain scores of college entrance exams from their student’s academic transcript. Students often take college entrance examinations multiple times in order to improve their results. Test publishers provide the results from each examination taken to the student’s high school. Schools must include each of these scores on the student’s transcript, which may result in academic transcripts having multiple scores from a single college entrance exam. A parent/guardian or eligible student may not want certain scores to be sent to postsecondary institutions to which the student applies. To request the removal of scores on college entrance examinations, the parent/guardian or eligible student must submit a written request stating the name of each college entrance examination that is the subject of the request and the dates of the scores that are to be removed. 60 6. The right to permit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that the FERPA or Illinois School Student Records Act authorizes disclosure without consent. Disclosure without consent is permitted to school officials with legitimate educational or administrative interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or any parent/guardian or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the District discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student has enrolled or intends to enroll, as well as to any person as specifically required by State or federal law. Before information is released to these individuals, the parents/guardians or eligible student will receive prior written notice of the nature and substance of the information, and an opportunity to inspect, copy, and challenge such records. Academic grades and references to expulsions or out-of-school suspensions cannot be challenged at the time a student’s records are being forwarded to another school to which the student is transferring. Disclosure is also permitted without consent to: any person for research, statistical reporting or planning, provided that no student or parent/guardian can be identified; any person named in a court order; appropriate persons if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons; and juvenile authorities when necessary for the discharge of their official duties who request information before adjudication of the student. 7. The right to a copy of any school student record proposed to be destroyed or deleted. The permanent record is maintained for at least 60 years after the student transfers, graduates, or permanently withdraws. The temporary record is maintained for at least 5 years after the student transfers, graduates, or permanently withdraws. Temporary records that may be of assistance to a student with a disability who graduates or permanently withdraws, may, after 5 years, be transferred to the parent/guardian or to the student, if the student has succeeded to the rights of the parent/guardian. Student temporary records are reviewed every 4 years or upon a student’s change in attendance centers, whichever occurs first. 8. The right to prohibit the release of directory information. Throughout the school year, the District may release directory information regarding students, limited to: Name; Address; Gender; Grade level; Birthdate and place; Parent/ guardian names, addresses, electronic mail addresses, and telephone numbers; Photographs, videos, or digital images used for informational or news-related purposes (whether by a media outlet or by the school) of a student participating in school or school-sponsored activities, organizations, and athletics that have appeared in school publications, such as yearbooks, newspapers, or sporting or fine arts programs; Academic awards, degrees, and honors; Information in relation to school-sponsored activities, organizations, and athletics; Major field of study; Period of Attendance in school. Any parent/guardian or eligible student may prohibit the release of any or all of the above information by delivering a written objection to the building principal within 30 days of the date of this notice. 9. The right to request that military recruiters or institutions of higher learning not be granted access to your student’s information without your prior written consent. Federal law requires a secondary school to grant military recruiters and institutions of higher learning, upon their request, access to secondary school students’ names, addresses, and telephone numbers, unless the parent/guardian, or student who is 18 years of age or older, request that the information not be disclosed without prior written consent. If you wish to exercise this option, notify the building principal. 10. The right contained in this statement: No person may condition the granting or withholding of any right, privilege or benefits or make as a condition of employment, credit, or insurance the securing by any individual of any information from a student’s temporary record which such individual may obtain through the exercise of any right secured under State law. 11. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington DC 20202-4605 11:30 STUDENT BIOMETRIC INFORMATION Before collecting biometric information from students, the school must seek the permission of the student’s parent/guardian or the student, if over the age of 18. Biometric information means information that is collected from students based on their unique characters, such as a fingerprint, voice recognition or retinal scan. 11:40 REQUESTS FROM MILITARY OR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING Upon their request, military recruiters and institutions of higher learning will be given access to students’ names, addresses and telephone numbers. Parents who do not want their child’s name to be released (or students over the age of 18 who do not want their name released) should contact the building principal. 61 CHAPTER 12 – PARENTAL RIGHT NOTIFICATIONS 12:10 TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Parents may request information about the qualifications of their child’s teachers and paraprofessionals, including: • Whether the teacher has met State certification requirements; • Whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency permit or other provisional status by which State licensing criteria have been waived; • The teacher’s college major; • Whether the teacher has any advanced degrees and, if so, the subject of the degrees; and • Whether any instructional aides or paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if so, their qualifications. If you would like to receive any of this information, please contact: Stephen Oertle – Assistant Superintendent 401 N Chaffer Ave Roxana, IL 62084 618-254-7585 12:20 STANDARDIZED TESTING All students in grades 3 through 12 take standardized tests in the fall or spring. The standardized testing sequence is as follows: 6-12: Renaissance Learning Assessment (Three benchmarks for both reading and math) 6-8: PARCC Language Arts and Math 11: SAT For more detailed information on assessments in the Roxana CUSD, see section E13:1 or S13:1 in this handbook. Parents are encouraged to cooperate in preparing students for the standardized testing, because the quality of the education the school can provide is partially dependent upon the school’s ability to continue to prove its success in the state’s standardized tests. Parents can assist their students achieve their best performance by doing the following: 1. Encourage students to work hard and study throughout the year; 2. Ensure students get a good night’s sleep the night before exams; 3. Ensure students eat well the morning of the exam, particularly ensuring they eat sufficient protein; 4. Remind and emphasize for students the importance of good performance on standardized testing; 5. Ensure students are on time and prepared for tests, with appropriate materials, including number 2 pencils; 6. Teach students the importance of honesty and ethics during the performance of these and other tests; 7. Encourage students to relax on testing day. 12:30 HOMELESS CHILD’S RIGHT TO EDUCATION When a child loses permanent housing and becomes a homeless person as defined at law, or when a homeless child changes his or her temporary living arrangements, the parent or guardian of the homeless child has the option of either: 1. continuing the child’s education in the school of origin for as long as the child remains homeless or, if the child becomes permanently housed, until the end of the academic year during which the housing is acquired; or 2. enrolling the child in any school that non-homeless students who live in the attendance area in which the child or youth is actually living are eligible to attend. For assistance and support for homeless families, contact the district’s homeless liaison: Stephen Oertle – Assistant Superintendent 401 N. Chaffer Ave Roxana, IL 62084 618-254-7585

62 12:40 SEX EDUCATION INSTRUCTION Students will not be required to take or participate in any class or course in comprehensive sex education if his or her parent or guardian submits a written objection. The parent or guardian’s decision will not be the reason for any student discipline, including suspension or expulsion. Nothing in this Section prohibits instruction in sanitation, hygiene or traditional courses in biology. Parents or guardians may examine the instructional materials to be used in any district sex education class or course. Erin’s Law Erin’s Law is a federal mandate put in place to effectively address the issue of child sexual abuse in Illinois; all public schools should implement a child sexual abuse prevention program with students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12. The mandates of the law are met in kindergarten through the “Talk About Touch” program and in 1st through 12th grades using presentations by Call for Help. For more information about Erin’s Law, go to: http://www.erinslawillinois.org/ 12:40E1 NOTICE TO PARENTS ON SEX EDUCATION INSTRUCTION Exhibit - Notice to Parents/Guardians of Students Enrolled in Family Life and Sex Education Classes Date______Class and Time______Teacher______Classes or Courses on Sex Education, Family Life Instruction, Instruction on Diseases, Recognizing and Avoiding Sexual Abuse, or Donor Programs for Organ/Tissue, Blood Donor, and Transplantation For your information, State law requires that all sex education instruction must be age appropriate, evidence-based and medically accurate. Courses that discuss sexual intercourse place substantial emphasis on both abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Courses will emphasize that abstinence is a responsible and positive decision and the only 100% effective method in the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Family life courses are designed to promote a wholesome and comprehensive understanding of the emotional, psychological, physiological, hygienic and social responsibility aspects of family life, and for grades 6 through 12, the prevention of AIDS. Request to Examine Instructional Material A sample of the District’s instructional materials and course outline for these classes or courses are available from the classroom teacher for your inspection. If you are requesting to examine this material, please complete the following statement and return it to your child’s classroom teacher within 5 days. ______I request to examine the instructional materials and course outline for this class. Class Attendance Waiver Request Request According to State law, no student is required to take or participate in these classes or courses. There is no penalty for refusing to take or participate in such a course or program. If you do not want your child to participate in these classes or courses, please complete the following class attendance waiver statement and return it to your child’s classroom teacher within 5 school days. request that the District waive the class attendance of my child in a class or courses on: ������� Comprehensive sex education, including in grades 6-12, instruction on both abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. ������� Family life instruction, including in grades 6-12, instruction on the prevention, transmission, and spread of AIDS ������� Instruction on diseases ������� Recognizing and avoiding sexual abuse ������� Instruction on donor programs for organ/tissue, blood donor and transplantations Student (Print)______Parent/Guardian (Print)______Parent/Guardian Signature______Date______

63 12:50 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT (TITLE I) The school annually has a meeting for all Parents/Guardians. This meeting takes place in the fall of each school year at the main complex located at 401 N Chaffer Ave, Roxana. At the meeting, the school will discuss parental involvement, and opportunities for Parents/Guardians to get involved in the education of their children. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in the discussions that occur. Parents/Guardians should use the meeting as an opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions, and learn about all of the opportunities and programming available for Parents/Guardians to be fully involved in the educational process. The school and its teachers provide meetings, including parent/teacher conferences, at flexible times to accommodate a variety of parent schedules. Parents/Guardians will be given notice of meeting availability at the beginning of each year, and at least two weeks before conferences or other regularly scheduled meetings, to provide sufficient opportunity to schedule and attend meetings with teachers. Additionally, teachers are available regularly to meet with parents/guardians to discuss the success of their child. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to inquire about available meeting times, and to work with teachers. Parents/Guardians will be involved in an organized and timely way when any programs are created, considered, or altered, and will be continually involved in the ongoing development of programming, curriculum, and policy. If you are a parent or guardian and wish to become involved in any of our supplemental school programs, please contact your building principal (contact information located in 1-30. The school provides Parents/Guardians with access to: 1. school performance profiles required by Federal law and their child’s individual student assessment results, including an interpretation of such results; 2. a description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school, the forms of assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet; 3. opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions, share experiences with other Parents/Guardians, and participate as appropriate in decisions relating to the education of their children if such Parents/Guardians so desire; and 4. timely responses to suggestions. Everyone is responsible for the success of our students. While the school provides the best education it can, it is critical to the success of students that parents assist us in meeting the goals of education set forth by the state, the federal government and us. In order to better assist in educating the students, we need the help of all parents and guardians. We ask that you help us educate children by monitoring attendance, homework completion, and media usage, by volunteering in your child’s classroom; and participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of children and positive use of extra-curricular time. The school endeavors to do its best to provide all information in the language best understood by parents and guardians. Questions about language alternatives should be directed to Laura Ballard at 251-7003. Parents/Guardians of participating children have a right to appeal the contents of this policy. The state’s resources on parental involvement can be located at http://illinoisparents.org/. The state’s website on parental involvement provides information, training, and support for parents and schools on various websites which may be useful or interesting to parents and students, and provides advice and information about how to get involved and participate in the educational process. Resources are provided by search by county and by categorical query. 12:60 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS The school offers opportunities for English Language Learners to develop high levels of academic attainment in English and to meet the same academic content and student academic achievement standards that all children are expected to attain. Parents/guardians of English Language Learners will be: (1) given an opportunity to provide input to the program, and (2) provided notification regarding their child’s placement in, and information about, the District’s English Language Learners programs For questions related to this program or to express input in the school’s English Language Learners program, contact Laura Ballard at 251-7003. 12:70 SCHOOL VISITATION RIGHTS The School Visitation Rights Act permits employed parents/guardians, who are unable to meet with educators because of a work conflict, the right to time off from work under certain conditions to attend necessary school functions such as parent-teacher conferences. Letters verifying participation in this program are available from the school office upon request. 12:80 PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTICE The district maintains a registry of parents and guardians of students who have registered to receive written or telephone notification prior to the application of pesticides to school grounds. To be added to the list, please contact: Debra Kreutztrager – Superintendent 401 N Chaffer Ave Roxana IL 62084 618-254-7541 Notification will be given before application of the pesticide. Prior notice is not required if there is an imminent threat to health or property.

64 12:90 MANDATED REPORTERS All school personnel, including teachers and administrators, are required by law to immediately report any and all suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The toll free number is 800-252-2873. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has a legal right to interview children at school. School personnel have no obligation to notify parents. 12:100 TRANSFER TO ANOTHER SCHOOL If a student is a victim of a violent crime that occurred on school grounds during regular school hours or during a school- sponsored event, the parent or guardian may request a transfer to another public school within the district. 12:110 SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION LAW State law prohibits a convicted child sex offender from being present on school property when children under the age of 18 are present, except for in the following circumstances as they relate to the individual’s child(ren): 1. To attend a conference at the school with school personnel to discuss the progress of their child. 2. To participate in a conference in which evaluation and placement decisions may be made with respect to their child’s special education services. 3. To attend conferences to discuss issues concerning their child such as retention or promotion. In all other cases, convicted child sex offenders are prohibited from being present on school property unless they obtain written permission from the superintendent or school board. Anytime that a convicted child sex offender is present on school property – including the three reasons above - he/she is responsible for notifying the principal’s office upon arrival on school property and upon departure from school property. It is the responsibility of the convicted child sex offender to remain under the direct supervision of a school official at all times he/she is in the presence or vicinity of children. A violation of this law is a Class 4 felony. 12:120 SEX OFFENDER & VIOLENT OFFENDER COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION LAWS State law requires that all school districts provide parents/guardians with information about sex offenders and violent offenders against youth. 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/ 12:130 ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIALS Asbestos The following public notification is being released for compliance with the regulations of the Federal AHERA guidelines for the management of asbestos containing materials. The Inspection Report and Management Plan is on file for review at the Roxana Community Unit School District Superintendent’s Office. This notice is to inform building occupants of the potential hazard and locations of asbestos containing materials in the Roxana Community Unit School District No. 1. It has been determined by the Illinois Department of Public Health and Federal Environmental Protection Agency that asbestos is a potential health hazard, and precautions should be taken to avoid distributing any asbestos containing materials. Materials containing asbestos have been found in the following buildings: 1) Junior/Senior High School 2) South Primary School 3) Central Intermediate School Any evidence of disturbance or change in condition will be documented in the Management Plan as required by law. Cleaning and maintenance personnel, who have been trained in identification of asbestos containing material and who recognize the danger of asbestos, are taking special precautions during their work to properly abate asbestos debris and to guard against disturbance of the asbestos containing materials. All asbestos containing material is inspected and evaluated periodically and additional measures will be taken when needed to protect the health of building occupants. Any concerns relative to asbestos containing materials should be directed to Mr. Tim Dyer, Director of Building and Grounds at 254-7573. HAZARDOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIALS The District takes all reasonable measures to protect the safety of District personnel, students, and visitors on District premises from risks associated with hazardous materials, including pesticides and infectious materials in accordance with Illinois School Law.

65 CHAPTER 13 – CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT 13:10 ASSESSMENT The district assesses student progress in many ways. 1. Common Assessments – The district administers the common assessments to all students throughout each course at all levels. These assessments provide data for determining student placement in remedial or enrichment opportunities through RtI. 2. IAR - The IAR assessments are administered to all students in grades 3 – 8. The assessment includes a rich set of performance-based tasks that address a long standing concern among educators about large scale, pencil and paper assessments – they have been unable to capture some of the most important skills that we strive to develop in students. The IAR assessments were carefully crafted to accomplish this important goal. They enable teachers, schools, students and their parents to gain important insights into how well critical knowledge, skills and abilities essential for young people to thrive in college and careers are being mastered in ways that only computer-based assessments can. Because of IAR’s ability to better measure student performance through technology enhanced test items, they look very different to students. The tasks on the assessments will resemble the classroom work they do during the school year and less like a conventional fill-in-the-bubble or short-answer test. Computer delivery of IAR allows the test items to both measure those skills needed for life beyond high school and be interactive and engaging. 3. LOCAL ASSESSMENTS - Teachers from each grade level have designed local assessments for reading, writing, mathematics, science, social science, physical education and fine arts. These assessments are used for evaluation of student achievement with the local instructional program. 4. STATE ASSESSMENTS - The high school administers the PSAT/NMSQT to 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students typically in the fall and the required SAT to all juniors in the spring annually. Students and parents with questions about this college bound assessment are encouraged to contact their guidance counselor for details. 5. Social/Emotional Universal Screening – The district uses various screening/tools to help monitor student behavior. Teachers use a screening tool called the Behavioral Profile Benchmark Screening, also known as Form L. Student behavior is assessed based upon internalizing behaviors, externalizing behaviors, and behaviors that interfere with learning. Students are assessed twice a year, in the Fall and Spring. When a need is identified, students may be referred to participate in various interventions to improve skills and performance in an academic setting. A list of these interventions is available to parents upon request or is available on our district website. 13:20 FIELD TRIPS Field trips are a privilege for students. Students must abide by all school policies during transportation and during field-trip activities, and shall treat all field trip locations as though they are school grounds. Failure to abide by school rules and/or location rules during a field trip may subject the student to discipline. All students who wish to attend a field trip must receive written permission from a parent or guardian with authority to give permission. Students may be prohibited from attending field trips for any of the following reasons: • Failure to receive appropriate permission from parent/guardian or teacher; • Failure to complete appropriate coursework; • Failure to be passing the required amount of classes; • Behavioral or safety concerns; • Denial of permission from administration; • Other reasons as determi\ned by the school. Parents are occasionally asked to accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision. Younger children may NOT be included in these trips. The field trip “chaperone” list will be submitted to the building principal prior to the day of the field trip for his/her approval. Any chaperone must meet the following criteria: • Must be 18 years of age or older • Must be a family member of the student attending Chaperones are prohibited from using any tobacco product; including, but not limited to, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, and e-cigarettes or consuming any alcoholic beverages on a field trip. They are also prohibited from using inappropriate language. Parents may be required to accompany a student if there is a behavioral concern. For High School Students All students shall complete and return the field trip form in advance of the trip or they will not be allowed to attend. On this form, the teacher will indicate if the student is passing or failing for the semester behind his/her initials. Any student not passing six (6) academic subjects will be ineligible to attend the field trip. If the field trip is a graded part of the curriculum, the student will be provided substitute work for which an equivalent grade can be achieved. This requirement makes the eligibility for field trips equal to eligibility for athletic participation. Any student unable to provide a completed form will also be considered ineligible to attend the field trip. 66 CALENDAR YEARS 2019 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 April

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67 RESPONSIBILITY

RESPONSIBILITY ….requires you to recognize that what you do-and what you don’t do-matters, and you are morally responsible for the consequences of your choices.

YOU CAN SHOW RESPONSIBILITY AT SCHOOL BY: • Be proactive. Take initiative to improve yourself. • Get to class on time. • Following the school rules. • Lead by example-take lead to do what needs to be done.. SET GOALS FOR YOURSELF! “When you blame others, you give up your power to change.”

What three goals will you be responsible for this year? 1.______2.______3.______

Read each statement. Pick (T) true if it applies to you and (F) false if it does not.

When I need to do something, I do it. T F I am trustworthy. T F I exercise self-control. T F I do not blame others for my actions. T F Before I take action or risk, I consider the consequences. T F I fulfill my commitments. T F I do not procrastinate. T F I am a responsible person because I . . . ______I am not a responsible person because I. . . ______

68 HONESTY If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything. ~Mark Twain

ARE YOU AN HONEST PERSON? • Am I truthful, sincere and straightforward? • I don’t lie, cheat or steal. • Do I intentionally mislead others?

WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES OF AN HONEST PERSON? 1. Tells the truth, regardless of the consequence. 2. Admits when he or she is wrong. 3. Does not exaggerate to make things seem different than they are. 4. Keeps promises and encourages others to be truthful.

You’re taking a stroll when you see a stray $20 bill fall from the pocket of an elderly woman walking in front of you. She doesn’t notice the fallen money. You…

a. Pick up the money, and hand it back to her.

b. Pick up the money. Hand her a five and tell her she dropped it. $15 is a reasonable finder’s fee.

c. Pick up the money and pocket it. Finders Keepers.

…….. Honesty means saying or doing what is true. The opposite of honesty is dishonesty.

69 RESPECT “Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up.” Jesse Jackson YOU CAN SHOW RESPECT BY: • Listen to others when they speak. • Don’t mock or tease people. • Don’t talk about people behind their back. • Don’t insult or make fun of people.

List 3 examples of people you know whom you respect? 1. Name:______Why:______R-E-S-P-E-C-T ______~find out what it means to me~ 2. Name:______The dictionary defines Why:______respect as meaning ______admiration, high opinion, 3. Name:______esteem, value, reverence Why:______and regard. The opposite is ______disrespect, disregard, and contempt. List 3 examples of people you don’t know whom you respect?

1. Name:______Why:______2. Name:______Why:______3. Name:______Why:______

“When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.” Lau Tzo

70 THANKFULNESS “Whenever we are appreciative, we are filled with a sense of well-being and swept up by the feeling of joy.” — M.J. Ryan

Write 4 things you Examples of what you can be thankful are thankful for: for:

1.______*Simply walking or ______having any sense ______(smell, sight…) 2.______*Friends, relatives, ______someone that 3.______Start your day appreciates your company, even a pet ______dedicating some . ______time to be *Possessions: 4.______thankful, as it clothes, a car, a house ______a computer, etc… ______puts you in a really good mood *Food, Do you starve to go on with daily? your day.

EVEN SO… I AM THANKFUL FOR:

….the mess to clean in my room because it means I have a home to live in. ….the girl behind me in chorus who sings off key because it means I can hear. ….the homework I have every night because it means I have teachers that care.

“Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness.” -Henri Frederic Amiel

71 CARING “I am a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down…” ~ Abraham Lincoln

What does caring mean to you? Who is a very caring person in your life? How is caring shown? How does it look? Discuss why it is important to be a caring person? What are the benefits of being a caring person?

HOW TO BE A CARING PERSON

Treat people with kindness and generosity.

Help people in need.

Be sensitive to people's feelings.

Never be mean or hurtful.

Think about how your actions will affect others.

Always remember - we become caring people by doing caring things!

Copyright Elkind+Sweet Communications / Live Wire Media. Reprinted by permission. Copied from www.GoodCharacter.com.

caring [car-ing] adj

1.______1. feeling or ______showing care and 2.______compassion ______3.______**a caring attitude ______

72 COURAGE It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are…..” ~E. E. Cummings

Keys to What is courage?

COURAGE Who do you know who is courageous and why?

~It takes courage to ask Are you a courageous for help. person and why? ~Learn to admit when you are wrong. That takes What courageous things real courage! can you do to make your ~Courage is when you school a better place? stand up for what you know is right. You must do the thing that you think you cannot do. ~It takes courage to ~Eleanor Roosevelt encourage others. ~It takes courage to accept the things we have not control over. ~It takes courage to be kind to those who are unkind to you. ~It takes courage to smile when you don’t really feel

 There is a new student in your class in school. This student has just moved to the area and does not know anyone. Your friends do not like the student and refuse to speak to him/ her or to include him/her in their activities. What would you do?

 You studied a lot for a test, but your best friend did not. On test day, he sits beside you and asks if you will position your test so he can copy from it. What would you do?

73 PERSEVERANCE Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another. ~Walter Elliott You need a positive attitude to persevere in difficult situations? TRUE or FALSE

Having a goal in mind helps a person persevere. TRUE or FALSE

People fail because they give up too easily. TRUE or FALSE

It is important to resist people who might prevent you from accomplishing your goals. TRUE or FALSE

1. Name one of your goals? ______2. What can you do to help achieve your goal? ______3. What have you already done to help achieve your goal? ______

Test your perseverance quotient Rate yourself – on a scale of one to three, one being low and three “Many of life’s being high – on each of the following: failures are people who do not realize 1. I believe in myself. how close they 2. I have clear career goals. were to success 3. I address my limitations. 4. I bounce back from disappointment. when they gave 5. I have the stamina to persist. up.” 6. My family and friends support me in my pursuit of goals. 7. I can adapt to change. —Thomas Edison 8. I focus and complete projects. 9. My goals are consistent with my purpose and values. 10. I can take unpopular actions when I believe I’m right.

74 FAIRNESS It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

DO: Be fair and just * Treat people equally * Make decisions without favoritism or prejudice * In imposing punishment be sure the consequences for wrongdoing are consistent, certain, and proportional (not too harsh or lenient)

DON’T: Take more than your fair share * Take advantage of or blame others unfairly.

Are You a Fair Fair·ness - Person? Noun

 I treat other people Free from bias, the way I want to be dishonesty, or treated. injustice: a fair True or False decision; a fair  I am open-minded judge. and reasonable. True or False  I don’t take - Synonyms: advantage of people. True or False Fair, impartial,  I play by the rules. disinterested, True or False unprejudiced

I. What does it mean to be fair? ______II. How do you know when something is unfair? Describe how you feel when you think you have been treated unfairly?______III. What are some characteristics of someone who is fair? ______

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