OHS Panther Planner 4250 Daryl Thompson Highway Oswego, IL 60543 (630) 636-2000
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2017–2018 OHS Panther Planner 4250 Daryl Thompson Highway Oswego, IL 60543 (630) 636-2000 Administration Michael Wayne, Principal Tania Sharp, Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Instruction William Nunamaker, Assistant Principal, Operations & Activities Dr. Gregory Baker, Assistant Principal, Student Services Andrew Derwin, Special Education Coordinator Darren Howard, Athletic Director Melissa Calvert, Dean of Students Brian Cooney, Dean of Students Dave Jones, Dean of Students Student Services Department Dr. Patti Marcinko, Director of Student Services Jamie Anderson, Counselor Paula Hilderbrand, Counselor Michelle Felten, Counselor Christopher Hupke, Counselor Dave Mattes, Counselor Traci Perez, Counselor Amy Rux, Counselor Emily Wiencek, Counselor Dale Eschbach, Psychologist Nisa Gibbidon, Psychologist Karen Herbeck, Social Worker Tyleen Harper, Social Worker Teri Hiles, Social Worker Matthew Mumm, Police Liaison Officer Division Chair Jennifer Keto, Social Studies Jeff Edwards, Kinetic Wellness: PE/Health/Driver Education Daniel Olandese, Science Mark Krebs, Math Amy Howerton, English Andrew Mundsinger, Learning Resource Center Elaine Diveley, World Language Dan Okoren, Career & Technical Traci Bosold, Special Education Michael Skura, Fine Arts 1 Panther Compact As staff members, we commit to: • Provide a supportive school atmosphere where everyone feels emotionally, physically and intellectually safe. • Establish and maintain clear and consistent expectations for our students and ourselves. • Model the pillars of character for our students and holding all students accountable for following these same pillars of character. • Partner with parents and colleagues to monitor student progress through frequent and routine communication. • Celebrate school accomplishments and promote school spirit. • Develop and provide all students access to rigorous and aligned curriculum and instructional strategies which will promote engagement of all students. • Collaborate with one another to create conditions that provide equity and promote student success. • Act in a professional manner with integrity and honesty, developing caring and respectful relationships. • Provide students with information and support to develop educational and career goals for transitioning to, through, and beyond high school. • Teach and guide students to accept increasing responsibility for their learning, to advocate for themselves and to make responsible decisions. • Assess and provide meaningful and frequent feedback to support student learning. • Assess and provide meaningful and frequent feedback to support student learning. • Demonstrate Panther Pride. As students, we commit to: • Provide a positive and safe school environment. • Come to school regularly and arrive to class on time. • Engage as active participants in all our classes. • Manage our time wisely by developing a routine to complete homework when assigned and to study regularly. • Demonstrate a positive attitude, promote school spirit, and keep the school clean. • Respect fellow students and school staff members, offering help when needed. • Seek help and guidance to support our academic and social needs. • Create an environment free of bullying and hazing. • Take advantage of curricular and extracurricular opportunities to make the most of our high school experience. • Respect and follow school rules and expectations. • Demonstrate Panther Pride. 2 As staff members, we commit to: • Engage in open and timely communication with the school. • Promote the value of high academic standards and offer encouragement and praise. • Monitor the health and well-being of our children. • Utilize the available academic and behavioral supports available for OHS. • Read and use the OHS website. • Help our children set appropriate goals. • Demonstrate respect, consideration, and cooperation for both school policies and school personnel. • Ensure our children attend school regularly and on time. • Monitor our children’s progress in all subject areas. • Provide distraction-free time dedicated to homework. • Demonstrate Panther Pride. 3 Table of Contents Student Rights and Responsibilities Code ...................................................... 8 I. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 9 II. Rights and Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 9 III. Records .......................................................................................................................... 12 IV. Authorization for Electronic Network Access .............................................. 13 V. Health Services ............................................................................................................ 18 VI. Attendance ................................................................................................................... 25 VII. Bullying and Cyber-bullying ............................................................................... 28 VIII. Student Discipline ................................................................................................. 32 IX. Related Disciplinary Issues ................................................................................... 43 X. Student Suspension Guidelines ............................................................................. 45 XI. Student Expulsion Guidelines .............................................................................. 47 XII. Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................ 49 OHS Mission Statement ................................................................................................. 57 Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................ 57 Grade Point Average ....................................................................................................... 57 Graduation Distinctions ................................................................................................ 58 Early Graduation .............................................................................................................. 58 Honor Roll and High Honor Roll ................................................................................ 58 Interim Progress Reports ............................................................................................. 59 Report Cards ...................................................................................................................... 59 School-Wide Grading Scale .......................................................................................... 59 Curricular-Related Policies and Procedures ............................................. 59 Advanced Placement Program ................................................................................... 59 Audit Policy ......................................................................................................................... 60 Articulated Credit............................................................................................................. 60 Course Load ........................................................................................................................ 60 Course Selection Timeline for 2017–2018 ........................................................... 60 Driver Education Requirement .................................................................................. 61 4 Dropping or Adding a Class ......................................................................................... 61 Enrollment Requirement .............................................................................................. 62 Incompletes ........................................................................................................................ 62 Pass/Fail Credit ................................................................................................................ 62 Repeating Courses ........................................................................................................... 63 Student Withdrawal ........................................................................................................ 63 Textbook Return ............................................................................................................... 63 Learning Resource Center ................................................................................. 63 Hours ..................................................................................................................................... 63 Loan Periods ....................................................................................................................... 63 Fines ....................................................................................................................................... 63 Services ................................................................................................................................. 64 Available Resources ........................................................................................................ 64 Policies .................................................................................................................................. 64 Student Services .................................................................................................