O'fallon Township High School 2017-18 Student Handbook
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O’FALLON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 2017-18 STUDENT HANDBOOK Smiley Campus—632-3507 600 South Smiley O’Fallon, IL 62269 Milburn Campus—622-9647 650 Milburn School Road O’Fallon, IL 62269 www.oths.us This handbook belongs to: ___________________________ 1 ATTENDANCE HOTLINES/PROCEDURES Please give the following information within 35 seconds: 1. The person calling and your relationship to the student. 2. The student's name and grade. 3. Why the student is absent and how long he/she will be out. NOTE: If the student has been or will be out 2 or more school days, and you are requesting homework, please call the Attendance Office by 10:00 a.m. To speak to someone in the Attendance Office, please call the Milburn or Smiley Campus and dial the appropriate extension: MILBURN CAMPUS: 622-9647 Freshmen Mrs. Jennifer Boedeker Ext. 204 SMILEY CAMPUS: 632-OTHS (632-6847) Sophomores Mrs. Robin Mason Ext. 212 Juniors Mrs. Becky Patton Ext. 620 Seniors Mrs. Darcie Reno Ext. 206 All Special Services Ms. Kim Cordon Ext. 205 Mrs. Karen Hayes Ext. 253 OTHS ADMINISTRATION Superintendent Dr. Darcy G. Benway Ext. 660 Assistant Superintendent Dr. Martha Weld Ext. 598 Principal Mr. Rich Bickel Ext. 585 Director of Special Services Mrs. Martha Blackburn Ext. 639 Director of Athletics and Activities Mr. Todd Moeller Ext. 274 Chief School Business Official Mrs. Tammy Steckel Ext. 273 Milburn Campus 622-9647 Vice Principal-Freshman Class Mrs. Twana Dollison Ext. 550 Coordinator of Student Services Dr. Beth Shackelford Ext. 501 Smiley Campus 632-3507 Vice Principal-Sophomore Class Mr. Randy Dickenson Ext. 223 Assistant Principal-Junior Class Mr. Dan Howe Ext. 221 Assistant Principal-Senior Class Mr. Corey Wallis Ext. 217 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Per Board of Education Policy 7:10, O’Fallon Township High School District 203 does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, status of being homeless, immigration status, order of protection status, actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy, in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Comments and inquiries should be directed to the District Office, 600 South Smiley Street, O’Fallon, Illinois 62269. 2 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of O’Fallon Township High School is to access the talents of community, family, and staff to provide a positive environment that maximizes the potential of students to become informed decision makers, engaged, life-long learners, and responsible citizens in an ever-changing and diverse society. 4 E = Excellence in Education for Every student Every day HANDBOOK DISCLAIMER This handbook is not intended to create a contractual relationship with the student. Rather, it is intended to describe the school, its current practices, procedures, rules and regulations. 3 PLEASE READ THIS HANDBOOK CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR REFERENCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ALPHABETICAL REFERENCE GUIDE Academic Policies 30 Early Graduation Option 34 Advanced Placement® (AP®): 30 Electronic Devices 47 After School 16 Eligibility Guidelines (Extra- 41 Curriculars) Alcohol and Other Drugs 9, 17 Email for Students 11 Allergy Awareness 9, 26 Emergency Drills 11 Alternative Classroom (ACR) 45 Emergency Notification 11 Alternative Credit Courses 32 English Language Learners 12 Athletic Program 40 Equal Educational Opportunities 34 Attendance Hotlines/Procedures 2 Expulsion 16 Attendance Policy 17 Exterior Doors 21 Auditing Policy 31 Extra-Curricular Information 41 Automobiles 18 Extra-Curricular Regulations 21, 41 Balloons 19 Failure to Report to Office 21 Board of Education Policies 9 False Reports 21 Book Rental Plan 9 Fan Bus 21 Bullying 19 Field Trips/Competitions 12 Bus Conduct 19 Fighting 21 Bus Transportation 9 Final Exams 34 Cafeteria Account Balance Policy 10 Forging Notes, Passes, Calls 22 Cafeteria Regulations 10 Gambling 22 Cell Phones/Electronic Devices 47 Gangs 22 Cheating (Academic Integrity) 30 Gender Equity See Title IX Class Load 31 General Information 9 Class Officers/Student Council 41 General Policies and Procedures 15 Class Rank 31 Government Proficiency Test 35 Class Suspension 19 Grade Point Average and Rank 35 Clubs/Organizations 41 Grade Reports 36 Code of Conduct 43 Grading Scale 35 College Days 20 Graduation Ceremony 36 College Entrance Requirements 31 Graduation Requirements 36 Contacting Teachers 10 Grievance Procedures 12 Credit for Alternative Courses 32 Gross Disrespect 22 Credit Policy 31 Hallway/Common Area Conduct 23 Credit Recovery 32 Hallway Pass Information 23 Daily Schedule 6 Handbook Disclaimer 3 Dances 20 Hazardous Material Mgmt. Plan 12 Delayed Enrollment 33 Home School Credits 36 Deliveries 20 Honor Roll 36 Disabilities 10 Honors Classes 36 Discipline 15 Honors Upon Graduation 36 Display of Affection 20 IDs - Identification Tags 23 Disruption or Disorder 20 IHSA Eligibility 41 Dress Code 20 In Loco Parentis 37 Driver Education 33 Incomplete Grades 37 Dual Credit Courses 34 Instructional Media Center (IMC) 48 Dual Enrollment 34 Insubordination 24 Due Process for Students 16 Internet Contract/Comp. Violations 48 Early Bird 34 Internet Use Policy 46 4 Intolerance of Diversity 24 Sexual Harassment/Intimidation 27 Introduction (Student Regulations) 15 Single Period Absences 18 Lab Assistants 37 Sitting in Halls 27 Leaving School Grounds 24 Skateboarding 27 Letters of Recommendation 37 Skipping/Missing School in Groups 27 Library See IMC Skipping School/Cutting Classes 27 Locker Information 12 Smoking 27 Locker Locations 7 Social Networking 28 Locker Policy 24 Special Education Classes 39 Lost and Found 13 Special Education Discipline 11 Lunch Period Policy 24 Special Education Services 10 Make-Up Assignments 24 Staff Offering Support 11 Medication 25 State Seal of Biliteracy 39 Mission Statement 3 Stealing 28 NCAA Eligibility 37 Student Accidents 14 Non-Discrimination Policy 2 Student ID Cards 14 Nurse 25 Student ID Policies/Procedures 23 OTHS Administration 2 Student Records 14 OTHS Equipment Use Policy 51 Student Regulations Introduction 15 OTHS Expectations/School Compact 8 Student to Teacher Communication 15 Parental Disability Accommodations 13 Study Hall 28 Penalty Hours 15, 26 Summer School 39 Personal Property 13 Suspension 15 Pesticides Management Policy 13 Tardiness 28 Physical Education 37 Tardy Procedures and Penalties 28 Physical Education Medical Exemption 38 Technology Use Policy 46 Physicals 26, 41 Threats 28 Posters 13 Title I Parent Involvement Policy 39 Profanity 26 Title IX 14 Profanity to Teachers/Staff 27 Transcripts 40 Response to Intervention (RtI) 10 Transfer Grades 40 Restrictions on Enrollment 38 Trespassing 29 Retaking Classes 38 Truancy 18 Rules and Regulations 16 Unauthorized Areas on Campus 29 Schedule Changes 38 Vandalism 29 School Loyalty Song 52 Visible Student ID Policies 23 School Resource Officer/Questioning 13 Visitors 29 Searches 13 Weapons or Look-Alike Weapons 29 Section 504 Policy Statement 39 Website/Family Access 14 Security Cameras 14 Withdrawal From School and Not 40 Enrolling in another School Semester Grades 39 Withholding of Privileges 16 5 DAILY SCHEDULE MILBURN CAMPUS DOORS TO THE BUILDING OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. 7:30 a.m. — 8:25 a.m. First Period (Pledge of Allegiance) 8:30 a.m. — 9:25 a.m. Second Period 9:30 a.m. — 10:25 a.m. Third Period 10:30 a.m. — 11:25 a.m. Fourth Period/Advisory/Lunch* 11:30 a.m. — 12:25 p.m. Fifth Period/Lunch 5A/Advisory 5B* 12:30 p.m. — 1:25 p.m. Sixth Period 1:30 p.m. — 2:25 p.m. Seventh Period *4th Hour *5th Hour 4A 10:30-10:55 5A 11:30-11:55 4B 11:00-11:25 5B 12:00-12:25 5 minutes are allowed for passing from class to class. SMILEY CAMPUS DOORS TO THE BUILDING OPEN AT 6:30 A.M. 7:00 a.m. — 7:55 a.m. Early Bird 8:00 a.m. — 8:55 a.m. First Period (Pledge of Allegiance) 9:00 a.m. — 9:55 a.m. Second Period 10:00 a.m. — 10:55 a.m. Third Period/Advisory 3A/Lunch 3B* 11:00 a.m. — 11:55 a.m. Fourth Period/Advisory/Lunch* 12:00 p.m. — 12:55 p.m. Fifth Period/Advisory/Lunch* 1:00 p.m. — 1:55 p.m. Sixth Period 2:00 p.m. — 2:55 p.m. Seventh Period *3rd Hour *4th Hour *5th Hour 3A 10:00-10:25 4A 11:00-11:25 5A 12:00-12:25 3B 10:30-10:55 4B 11:30-11:55 5B 12:30-12:55 5 minutes are allowed for passing from class to class. 6 LOCKER LOCATIONS MILBURN CAMPUS LOCKER LOCATIONS A001 – A209 1400 Hall (A) B001 – B193 2400 Hall (B) C001 – C206 1500 Hall (C) D001 – D201 2500 Hall (D) SMILEY CAMPUS LOCKER LOCATIONS 9-75 600 Hall (Central) 2047-2076 300 Hall (East) 76-242 400 Hall 2077-2129 200 Hall (East) 243-388 600 Hall (Central) 2200-2230 800 Hall (PP North) 389-453 Cafeteria 2231-2288 800 Hall (PP South) 454-535 1100 Hall 2289-2355 800 Hall (PP North) 526-664 100 Hall 2356-2422 800 Hall (PP South) 665-718 1100 Hall 2500-2566 300 Hall (West) 719-723 Wrestling Hall 2567-2590 300 Hall (East) 727-732 1100 Hall 2591-2597 300 Hall (West) 733-742 Wrestling Hall 2600-2666 200 Hall (West) 746-865 400 Hall 2667-2684 200 Hall (South) 866-893 Wrestling Hall 2685-2691 200 Hall (West) 970-1129 Cafeteria 2700-2769 700 Hall 1134-1325 100 Hall 2801-2857 700 Hall 1326-1403 500 Hall (Band Area) 2900-2984 800 Hall 1404-1485 500 Hall (Gym) 3001-3042 800 Hall 1486-1573 500 Hall (East) 3101-3256 900 Hall 1574-1717 600 Hall (Guidance) 3301-3455 1000 Hall 1718-1829 500 Hall (East) 3501-3632 Blue Mile 2000-2028 300 Hall (East) 3700-3770 Walk of Fame 2029-2046 200 Hall (East) 4000-4314 1000 Hall 7 OTHS EXPECTATIONS STUDENT, PARENT, STAFF SCHOOL COMPACT WHAT WE EXPECT FROM STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND OURSELVES: We expect students .