TENTATIVE 2021 – 2022 SCHOOL YEAR PORTER PLANNER
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 205 Main Telephone Number 815-588-8000
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I have received a Porter Planner for the 2021 - 2022 School Year, which contains Lockport Township High School Policies and Procedures. Your signature (electronic through online enrollment or physical signature on document) indicates your receipt of the Porter Planner and your agreement to the following USER and PARENT/GUARDIAN STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. Record of your signed agreement will be held in our student management system.
Policies and Procedures are subject to change. An electronic copy is also available at www.lths.org.
USER STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING I will abide by the Technology Acceptable Use Policy for school Network and Internet access. I further understand that any violation of the regulations above is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. I am also aware that should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, and school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. In consideration for using the District's Network and Internet 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 from my use, or inability to use the school Network and Internet.
PARENT / GUARDIAN STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING I have read the Technology Acceptable Use Policy for the school Network and Internet access. I accept financial responsibility for the actions of my child and agree to compensate Lockport Township High School District 205 for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the District relating to, or arising out of any breach of this policy and/or procedures by my child. I understand that access is designed for educational purposes and that Lockport Township High School District 205 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 or Internet. I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child's use is not in a school setting. I have discussed the terms of this Policy with my child. I hereby request that my child be allowed access to the school Network and the Internet.
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 205 Main Telephone Number 815-588-8000
BOARD OF EDUCATION Dick Ives Lou Ann Johnson Michael Lewandowski Ann Lopez-Caneva Zyan Navarra Veronica Shaw Ed.D. Michael Travis
HISTORICAL STATEMENT OF DISTRICT In 1830, the first settlers came to Lockport. On what is now Division Street, just east of Grandview Avenue, the first school classes were held in a log cabin.
Although the exact location of this first school house is uncertain, the first village school was built in 1839 on the northeast corner of Eighth and Hamilton Streets.
In 1857, the first high school was built. This building, constructed of stone and having a four-sided clock tower on the roof, housed both grade and high school classes. After a fire destroyed the school building on August 10, 1896, classes were held in churches and other temporary buildings until March 1897, when a new school was ready. This combined grade and high school continued until 1909, when Lockport High School was opened. In 1910, the high school was accredited by the North Central Association.
Since the time of the dedication, two major additions have been made to the Central High School, one in 1930 and one in 1953. With these additions, the high school has literally grown around the block to Twelfth, Jefferson, Thirteenth, and Madison Streets.
In 1963, Lockport West High School opened as a four-year high school, and in 1964, Lockport Township High School - East Campus opened for freshmen and sophomores. Juniors and seniors attended Lockport Township High School - Central Campus, located at Twelfth and Jefferson Streets. Three Lockport High School attendance centers were in School District 205. Included in this district were Lockport and Homer Townships and a small part of DuPage Township; plus the villages of Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Romeoville, and the City of Lockport.
In 1971, disannexation took place and District 205 was separated into two districts. The Lockport Central and East campuses remained in District 205. Lockport West High School became District 211. District 205 now consists of Homer Township, part of Lockport Township, and a very small part of DuPage Township.
In the spring of 1995, the communities within District 205 passed a $34 million referendum to increase the size of and remodel the interior of Lockport East, renovate selected areas of Lockport Central, and upgrade and expand the technology resources and infrastructure at both campuses. Beginning with the 1997-98 school year, Lockport Township High School - East Campus became the attendance center for sophomores, juniors, and seniors while Lockport Township High School - Central Campus became a Freshman Center. The students and staff of District 205 sincerely appreciate our communities’ continued support for and commitment to quality education.
DISTRICT OFFICE
1323 East Seventh Street Lockport, Illinois 60441
815-588-8100
ADMINISTRATION Robert McBride, Jr., Ed. D., Superintendent Lorie Cristofaro, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Anthony J. Cundari, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Stefanie L. Croix, Director of Business Services Janine Wheeler, Director of Development/Public Relations William J. Thompson, Director of Facilities Management Matthew R. Dusterhoft, Director of Technology Angela A. Huntington, Ed. D., Director of Special Education Susan M. Kleffman, Director of Community Wellness Center Michael Dwyer, Director of Athletics Brian Lessner, Director of Activities David Niedospial, Director of Transportation
EAST CAMPUS
1333 East Seventh Street
Lockport, Illinois 60441
EAST CAMPUS John Greenan, Ed. D., Principal Matthew J. Bartley, Assistant Principal Jennifer Webb-Rea, Ph. D., Assistant Principal
DEANS OF STUDENTS Travanna Green Thomas Kurzawski Brian Lessner Ryan Russell Daniel T. Starkey
East Attendance 588-8320 East Registrar 588-8354 East Bookstore 588-8395 East Dean 588-8330 East Guidance 588-8350 East Principals Office 588-8304 East Nurse 588-8380 East Media Center 588-8446 Activities 588-8235 East Faculty Services 588-8390 Athletics 588-8150 Math 588-8479 Art 588-8574 Choral 588-8534 College & Career Applications 588-8453 Band 588-8494 English 588-8563 Physical Education 588-8419 World Languages and Cultures 588-8532 Science 588-8519 Social Studies 588-8587 ROTC 588-8469 Special Education 588-8484 Community Wellness Center 588-8400 Student Services 588-8140 Transportation 834-4430
CENTRAL CAMPUS
1222 South Jefferson Street
Lockport, Illinois 60441
CENTRAL CAMPUS Kerri A. Green, Ed. D., Principal Patricia A. Surman, Assistant Principal
DEANS OF STUDENTS Jason Ozbolt Ryan Visser
Central Attendance 588-8220 Central Registrar 588-8250 Central Bookstore 588-8295 Central Deans 588-8230 Central Guidance 588-8250 Central Principals 588-8203 Central Nurse 588-8280 Central Media Center 588-8677 Activities 588-8235 Central Faculty Services 588-8290 Athletics 588-8150 Math 588-8663 Art 588-8623 Choral 588-8675 College and Career Applications 588-8453 Band 588-8669 English 588-8657 Physical Education 588-8643 World Languages and Cultures 588-8532 Science 588-8651 Social Studies 588-8587 ROTC 588-8612 Special Education 588-8484 Transportation 834-4430 Student Services 588-8140
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS AND PHONE NUMBERS College and Career Applications Courtney Oxley-Turner 588-8453 English Department Andrea Cobbett 588-8563 Guidance Department Grant Ferkaluk 588-8361 Math Department Marissa Chovanec 588-8479 Physical Education Todd Elkei 588-8419 Science Department Richard Fullriede 588-8519 Social Studies Margo Singletary-Timm 588-8587 Special Services Department Joshua Oster 588-8146 Visual and Performing Arts Department Brian Covey 588-8494 World Languages and Cultures Department Anne Lee 588-8532
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MISSION STATEMENT Lockport Township High School District 205 will create a nurturing and challenging environment in which all students achieve success, develop personal responsibility, and become lifelong learners. We will promote a partnership with students, parents, businesses, and community; utilize effective teaching methods and current technology; and provide quality, comprehensive academic, career, and extracurricular experiences.
PHILOSOPHY Lockport Township High School District 205 believes that: 1. A quality education is essential to a democratic society. 2. Students reach their full potential through the cooperative efforts of the school, community, and family. 3. Education is a lifelong process that provides the foundation upon which success is built. 4. Students need to learn to be adaptable in a changing world. 5. Students will be educated in an environment that fosters dignity and self-esteem. 6. Respect for others and personal responsibilities are essential for creating a productive learning environment.
GOALS District 205, a comprehensive high school district, will strive to provide for all students the best possible education through: 1. Programs based on sound learning theories that promote academic, social, physical, and career development and enrichment in a rapidly changing world; 2. Proper counseling in making decisions regarding their education, careers, and future responsibilities as independent learners; 3. Participation in school and community programs that will enhance the understanding of the democratic principles of our society; 4. Opportunities which contribute to self-awareness and positive relationships through creative expression, aesthetic appreciation, physical activities, and good health; 5. Helping students develop self-direction, rational and critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and independent thought; and 6. Encouragement for students to develop a well-defined set of values that include a recognition and appreciation of the multicultural, multiracial heritage of American society.
CODE OF HONOR We, as students and staff of LTHS, will strive to uphold the highest standards of citizenship. We will be honest, ethical, tolerant of our differences, and considerate of each other. We will encourage others to abide by the same ideas. As students and staff, we will work in unison to bring recognition to ourselves, our families, our school, and our communities.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Lockport Township High School ensures all educational and employment opportunities will be offered without regard to all legally protected categories including but not necessarily limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, and military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
AFROTC Club National Honor Society Art Club Operation Snowball Auto Service Club Orchesis Band - Marching Porter Press Best Buddies Math Team Beta Club National Honor Society Chess Club Operation Snowball Choir Orchesis Class Officer - Freshman Porter Press Class Officer - Sophomore Robotics Class Officer - Junior Science Club Pilot Project Class Officer - Senior Sign Language Club Computer Club Ski/Snowboarding Club Drama Skills U.S.A. E-FACS Spanish Honor Society French Honor Society Special Olympics Future Educators of America Speech Team Gay Straight Alliance Step Club German Honor Society Student Government Association Great Books Club Tech Ed Club Interact Club Video Club International Club Winter Guard Literary Magazine (Visions) Yearbook Math Team
ATHLETICS Badminton Lacrosse Baseball Soccer Basketball Softball Bowling Swimming Cheerleading Tennis Cross-Country Track and Field Dance Volleyball Football Water Polo Golf Wrestling
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC INTEGRITY – CHEATING / PLAGIARISM Cheating occurs when a student obtains or assists others in obtaining credit for work that is not their own, whether it is accessed orally, in writing, graphically, or electronically. Plagiarism is using another person’s work and claiming it as one’s own. This includes using work from online sources without crediting sources and/or stealing work from other students.
ACCREDITATION The Illinois State Board of Education, pursuant to the standards for public schools set forth in the School Code of Illinois and Part 1 of the 23 Illinois Administrative Code- Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision, officially recognizes Lockport Township High School District 205 - Will County as FULLY RECOGNIZED.
ADMISSION TO THE HIGH SCHOOL Resident Resident students are those who live with their parents or legal guardian within District 205 boundaries at the beginning of the school year.
Any resident student who has completed the work of the eighth grade and presents the school with proof of residency, birth certificate, a completed physical form, and a complete immunization record will be admitted to school. It is strongly recommended that each student receive a dental examination.
Non-resident Refer to board policy 7:60 Residence-Request for Non-resident Student Admission.
Transferring A student whose parent or legal guardian moves out of LTHS District 205 during the school year may finish that school year at LTHS (as long as they provide their own transportation), but must transfer to the new school district the following year.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS RE-ENTERING AFTER THE TENTH DAY OF THE SEMESTER Any student seventeen or older must be enrolled and attending classes no later than ten (10) school days after the beginning of a semester. If a student is not enrolled and attending classes within that length of time, the student may not enroll until the next semester. A student and parent/guardian may appeal this policy in cases where medical or personal problems prevented such entry by requesting an Administrative Hearing.
ALCOHOL A student suspected of being under the influence of, and/or in possession of alcohol anywhere in the school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or at any school-sponsored function, including, but not limited to, athletic events, Community Wellness Center, plays, concerts, social gatherings, or field trips will be removed from the student body and referred to an outside substance abuse counselor or agency for an assessment before returning to school. Violation of the school alcohol policy will result in school disciplinary action and/or legal action.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES East Campus Attendance Office……….… 815-588-8320 Central Campus Attendance Office……….815-588-8220 It is the responsibility of LTHS to provide each student with the best education possible. It is the responsibility of the student to take advantage of the excellent educational opportunities offered at our campuses, and it is the combined responsibility of the student and parent/guardian to ensure the student’s daily attendance. The learning, which occurs in the classroom, is a vital, valuable component of the student’s educational experience and cannot be duplicated in any other manner.
LTHS cannot be responsible for the educational progress of a student who fails to maintain regular attendance habits and/or who is removed from the school setting for extended periods of time contrary to law or effective educational practices. The law specifically states that parents/guardians must cooperate with the school to ensure that regular, daily attendance is maintained.
To obtain the most from the educational opportunities provided and because a student’s attendance record is part of the student’s permanent record, it is necessary that the student be in attendance on a regular basis. Students and parents should realize that any absence may have an adverse effect on the student’s grades and every effort must be made to keep absences to a minimum.
Classification of Absences All absences will be considered documented, undocumented, or exempt. Excessive absences of thirteen (13) or more countable absences in three (3) or more classes within one semester results in Social Suspension for ninety (90) school days. Exempt absences are limited to the following:
• College visits (see section on college visits) • Hospitalization • Police custody • Court appearance – Parent phone call required prior to appearance. Upon return student must produce signed court papers. • Behavior Improvement Center assignments (BIC) • Illness during which a student is under doctor’s care. Students must produce documentation from a doctor immediately upon return to school. • School sponsored activities • Homebound • Religious holidays • Circumstance beyond control (requires building principal approval) • Ongoing medical conditions requiring doctors’ notes must be turned in at the start of every school year
Parents will be required to call in or to “document” their child’s absence by 3:00 p.m. on the day the absence occurs. An automated phone call will be sent if a student is absent the first two periods of the day. A student absent without documentation will be referred to the dean of students to verify their absence. Failure to produce parental documentation of an absence may result in appropriate disciplinary action, which will include social suspension.
Parents calling East campus should dial 815-588-8320 and parents calling Central campus, should dial 815-588-8220. Telephone lines are open 24 hours per day to leave a message.
Excessive and/or Consecutive Unauthorized Absence The following regulations pertain to students who are over seventeen years of age and who have been absent from Lockport Township High School for a period of five (5) consecutive days or have excessive absences without parent, guardian documentation and attendance office notification. Students who are absent for a period of five (5) consecutive school days will be dropped from the high school if the following conditions have been met: • The student is not ill. (If the student is ill, a doctor’s documentation will be required for re-admission.) • The student has received a registered letter and has not responded. This letter will inform the student that student is being dropped from the high school, that student has the right to return within five (5) school days, and student’s return will be contingent upon student’s parent/legal guardian coming to school with student, and that the student will not be permitted to re-enroll in the school until the next semester if the student does not come in within the established five (5) school day period or unless special circumstances require administrative review, and that this option will only be available on a one time basis and that if the student is again absent for five (5) consecutive school days on an unauthorized basis, the student will not be re-admitted until the next semester. A parent conference may be required for those students with excessive absences prior to returning to class.
Truancy Student attendance is critical to the learning process. Truancy is therefore a serious issue and will be dealt with in a serious manner by the school and district.
Students who miss 5% or more of the prior 180 regular school days without valid cause (an exempt absence) are considered chronic truants. Students who are chronic truants will be offered support services and resources aimed at correcting the truancy issue.
If chronic truancy persists after support services and other resources are made available, the school and district will take further action, including: • Referral to the truancy officer • Reporting to officials under the Juvenile Court Act • Referral to the State’s Attorney • Appropriate school discipline
A student who misses fifteen (15) consecutive days of school without a valid cause and who cannot be located or, after exhausting all available support services, cannot be compelled to return to school, is subject to expulsion from school.
A parent or guardian who knowingly and willfully permits a child to be truant is in violation of state law.
Extended Illness To safeguard the health and safety of all students, a student who is absent due to illness five (5) or more consecutive days must submit a doctor’s excuse to return to school. If no such excuse is brought in by the student, the student will be sent to the nurse who will contact parents regarding the health problem. When a student is to be absent for a long period of time, parent/legal guardian should contact the counselor and nurse.
College Visits and Job Shadowing Experiences Juniors and seniors will be allowed a maximum of three (3) non-countable days per school year, from the start of the school year until April 30th, to be used for either college visits or job shadowing. • À parent/legal guardian request must be made to the Office of Guidance Services at least three (3) days before the college visit. All job shadowing experience request forms, with parent permission, must be submitted to the Office of Guidance Services prior to the job shadow experience. • Approval for visits to local colleges (i.e. JJC, Lewis, Moraine Valley, St. Francis, etc.) will be granted only on a ½-day basis. • Upon returning from a college visit, the student must present a school-approved college verification form to the attendance office. • No college visitations or job shadowing experiences will be approved to take place after April 30th. LTHS retains the right to place a cap on the number of students involved in college visitations or job shadowing experiences on any given day.
Perfect Attendance To receive perfect attendance recognition upon graduation, a student must be in attendance of all courses, each period, each day, all four years. The following are the only absences that do not affect perfect attendance status: • LTHS approved college visits. • LTHS sponsored field trips. • School business (A student requested by attendance, dean, guidance, or principal).
ATTENDANCE RESPONSIBILITY School Day The school day for East Campus is as follows: Seniors: 8:25 a.m. to 2:58 p.m. Juniors: 8:25 a.m. to 2:58 p.m. Sophomores: 8:25 a.m. to 2:58 p.m. The school day for Central Campus is as follows: Freshmen: 8:25 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All students are required to be in their assigned building the entire day with the exception of those students who are in academic programs that provide for early dismissal as a part of their specific academic assignment.
Students Arriving Late To School If a student arrives fifteen (15) or more minutes late from their designated school start time, the student must report to the attendance office to pick up a “Process Accordingly” slip. This is taken to class within five (5) minutes and presented to the teacher. Students who are not in class within this time will be referred to the dean’s office by the teacher. The teacher either will record a first tardy or will write a referral and assign a detention if the student has previously been tardy. • When a student arrives with an excuse of oversleeping, car trouble, heavy traffic, etc., the dean will give the student a verbal warning that upon the next late arrival (fifteen (15) minutes from their designated school start time), the student will receive two (2) detentions. The dean will record this information in the student’s disciplinary record. Students who drive to school and are repeatedly late may have their driving privileges revoked. • When a student arrives at school after fifteen (15) minutes late from their designated school start time with a note or call from a parent explaining that the student was late due to a family emergency, family business, family problem, or personal illness, the student’s absence will be recorded with the appropriate codes for the period(s) missed that day. If there is a question regarding a specific situation, a dean will be contacted. The student should arrive at their class within five (5) minutes of receiving the “Process Accordingly” slip or the admit. Students who are not in class within this time will be referred to the dean’s office by the teacher. Students who attend 300 or more minutes of instruction per normal school day will be counted as present for the entire day. This means that students must attend school for at least six (6) periods. Students who attend 150-299 minutes of instruction (three-five periods) per normal school day will be counted as present for only half a day. Students who attend less than 150 minutes of instruction (one or two periods) per normal school day will be counted as absent for the entire day.
Tardies To Class The classroom teacher is responsible for keeping a record of the number of tardies that a student has accumulated. • Students are considered tardy if they are not in the classroom when the tardy bell rings. Classroom teachers will record the students’ cumulative tardies. Students should go directly to their respective classes and not to the attendance/deans’ office when they are tardy. • Upon the second tardy to an assigned area, the teacher will fill out a detention notice form, assign a detention date, (either current date or next- day date), and give the student a copy. Each future tardy during that semester to that assigned area will result in one (1) detention being issued. • Students going to lunch must be in the cafeteria before the tardy bell begins to ring.
AUTOMOBILES/PARKING/PARKING LOT SEARCHES Permission to drive to school is granted as a privilege to students and is subject to space availability. Special requests for driving privileges based upon a student’s participation in school activities, athletics, after school employment, or other personal matters cannot be honored. Each student obtaining a driving permit agrees to abide by the following in order to retain his/her driving privileges: 1. All rules of the road apply when driving on LTHS property. Posted speed limits, road signs and parking restrictions are in effect each and every day. Careful and considerate driving practices are an expectation. 2. The driving permit must be permanently attached to the driver’s side (lower) front windshield and placed so that it is easily visible from the outside of the car. 3. Student parking is only permitted in areas designated for student parking. Residential and business areas are not designated for authorized student parking. 4. Parking permits/privileges may not be shared, loaned, or transferred between students. Students issued an LTHS parking permit can only register a vehicle to a permit that is either owned by the student or an immediate family member (parent/guardian). 5. All LTHS students are expected to maintain excellent attendance and discipline. A student’s parking privilege may be rescinded as a means of improving a student’s attendance and/or discipline. 6. Mid-year graduates are required to turn their parking permit in to the dean’s office at the conclusion of the first semester. 7. Any students enrolled in auto shop, career or teaching field experience are required to apply for parking privileges. 8. WILCO students must also apply for parking permits and are NOT allowed to drive to WILCO. 9. If permit is revoked, permit fee is NOT refundable.
Permission to park on school property/premises is granted subject to all rules and regulations of the school as landlords of the property. A lottery may be necessary to determine student parking. The administration and/or deans reserve the right to deny or revoke parking privileges.
As landlords and in keeping with the need to maintain and protect a safe and learning-oriented environment, be aware of the following: By parking on the school property/premises, the person driving any vehicle is deemed to consent to a complete search of the automobile with or without cause, by school officials or police. If any person in the car other than the driver is the current custodian of the vehicle, consent to search is deemed given by the custodian also. Prior to a search of a vehicle, an attempt will be made to locate and have present the driver of the vehicle. The search may include, but is not limited to the entire passenger compartment, engine compartment, trunk and all containers therein, locked or unlocked, and the undercarriage.
BOOK BAGS/BACKPACKS/PURSES Book bags, backpacks, and purses are not allowed to be taken into the classrooms. These items are to be left in the students’ lockers. Small pencil cases and wristlets are allowed to be carried to classes.
BULLYING Threat (Verbal, Written, or Cyber), Intimidation, Aggressive Student Behavior, or “Bullying” Directed Toward a Student (Public Act 92-260)
This includes verbal, written, and cyber harassment initiated from school equipment during school hours and/or at school sponsored events.
Cyber bullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets, as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Bullying is prohibited at LTHS and will result in disciplinary and police actions.
COMPUTER MISUSE/ABUSE See TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
CONFLICT RESOLUTION The goal at LTHS is to provide an environment conducive to learning. Any verbal or physical conflicts can and are expected to be resolved in a constructive, positive fashion. Conflict mediation services are available through the deans’ and guidance offices to assist students in resolving conflicts in a positive manner. Students who feel they are being verbally or physically provoked should go to the nearest staff member, the guidance office, or the deans’ office to seek assistance. Verbal or physical conflicts will not be tolerated at either campus, on the bus when traveling to and from school or between buildings, or at school sponsored activities. Such verbal or physical confrontations will be subject to immediate disciplinary action. Failure to comply with agreed terms of resolution will result in disciplinary consequences.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT The use of corporal punishment is not permitted in District 205.
DANCE RULES Students, including guests, must present a current ID card to be admitted. LTHS students must submit a signed Dance Guest Request Form prior to the dance, by the announced deadline. This is done through the Dean’s Office at both campuses.
Students and guests are expected to follow rules and regulations of the school while in attendance at a dance and are subject to the terms of the Disciplinary Code and/or consequences.
Screening Process: All attendees will walk through a metal detector and will be required to empty out their pockets of all contents. Additional screening may be required.
Safety Exits: Evacuation rationale: In the event that the dance needs to stop, a designated staff member will make an announcement and provide further instructions. Reasons the dance may be interrupted:
• Severe weather • Safety concern in school/community • Personal emergency • To locate a student
Safety Announcement Drill: There will be a Safety Drill Announcement toward the beginning of the dance to help participants familiarize themselves with what to do in the event of an emergency.
Chaperone Identifier: In case you need to reach out to a staff member, staff members will be designated with a green glow stick hanging from their lanyard. If you have any questions or concerns, please see any designated staff member.
Attire: Students are expected to dress in an appropriate and respectful manner including, but not limited to: • Dresses, skirts, shorts, and slits no higher than fingertip length. • Neckline must be at an appropriate level. • Backless dresses must be 3 inches above the waistline. • Wristlet purses are allowed. • Midriff may not be exposed.
Behavior: • Dancing in a sexually explicit manner is prohibited. • All students will be subject to screening upon entry. • No admittance to dance after 8:30 p.m. unless previous arrangements have been made.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Technology access in the 21st Century has created an increasing demand to prepare our students to use technology safely, legally, and ethically, as well as socially and eventually professionally. At LTHS, we are promoting appropriate, responsible behavior while using technology to become respectful digital citizens.
DRUGS LTHS will not tolerate the use, possession, or sale of any illegal or controlled substance, unlawful drugs, or “look-alike” drugs by students anywhere in the school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or at any school-sponsored function, including, but not limited to, athletic events, Community Wellness Center, plays, concerts, social gatherings, or field trips. Any student in possession or using illegal drugs and/or abusing prescription or over- the-counter drugs with the intent to alter their mental state (abuses can be determined by over-using, not following recommended dosages) will be removed from the student body and referred to an outside substance abuse counselor or agency for an assessment before returning to school (priority: safety of student and/or student body). Violation of the school drug policy will result in school disciplinary action and/or legal action.
ELECTRONICS LTHS supports the use of technology in the instructional setting, including classrooms, study halls, media center, and cafeteria. For reasons of safety and security, use of technology in hallways is restricted during the academic school day. The use of noise-reducing headphones is prohibited at all times. Students may use personal electronics while seated during lunch. The sound must be turned off.
Misuse of technology is strictly prohibited. Misuse includes, but is not limited to: • Disrupting of the educational environment • Violating the rights of others • Using the device to communicate or take photos in locker rooms or bathrooms • Cheating • Violating the school conduct rules • Using the device to request a parent pick up when ill. Students must go through the Nurse’s Office.
Students who use technology while on school property or at school events, shall have no expectation of privacy with regard to the use of the device. Possession of technology is prohibited in locker room areas. Use of technology during any emergency drill will result in disciplinary actions. Failure to turn over any technology and any of its components to a staff member will result in further disciplinary action. Students found to be in violation of these procedures concerning the use of technology will be subject to the following: the device may be confiscated by any staff member who determines these procedures have been violated, whether by observing a student’s use of a device and any of its components, or by hearing such a device during any prohibited occasion. Upon confiscation, the School District reserves the right to investigate violations of this policy. Electronic or photographic devices may not be used in taking, transmitting, or sharing pictures or videos without school authorization.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES There are many extra-curricular and intramural activities available to students. These activities are generally held outside regular school hours and are sponsored by faculty members or the Community Wellness Center. All students are strongly encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities as an important part of their educational experience.
FEES Fees: Prior to the start of school, student fees will be charged to student accounts. School fees can be paid online at www.lths.org and in person at the Cashier’s Office in the East Campus Cafeteria. The Student Fee covers all instructional materials including, but not limited to, technology/Chromebook, textbooks, workbooks, course fees, Porter Planner, Porter Press, PE towel and lock, paperback books, all co-curricular and athletic participation fees, and admission to athletic events, plays, and concerts hosted by LTHS. This fee does not include: student parking permit, driver education fees, summer school fees, off campus course fees or admission to IHSA events hosted at LTHS. Textbooks must be returned at the end of the course in “satisfactory” condition. “Satisfactory” condition means that the book may be reissued to another student. Students who do not return books, or return books in an “unsatisfactory” condition, will be assessed the replacement cost of the book(s).
Free and Reduced Lunch Program/Fee Waiver Application: Fees may be waived in hardship cases as determined on an individual basis. Students receiving textbooks in these cases must pay for any textbooks not returned in “satisfactory” condition. Applications for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program may be submitted by a parent/guardian of a student who has been assessed a fee on an application form available at the Bookstore at East Campus and the Principal’s Office at Central Campus. Completed forms should be returned to the Bookstore at East campus and/or the Principal’s Office at Central campus. A student shall be eligible for a waiver of a fee when at least one of the following prerequisites is met: • The student is currently receiving aid under Article IV of the Illinois Public Aid Code (Aid to Families with Dependent Children). • The student’s family is currently eligible for free or reduced price meals under the guidelines of family-size income levels prescribed annually by the Secretary of Agriculture. • Also, consideration will be given by the Building Administrator to additional factors such as: illness in the family; unusual expenses such as fire, flood, storm damage, etc.; seasonal unemployment; emergency situations.
The parent/guardian shall submit evidence of eligibility for a waiver of the student’s fee. Such documentation may include current pay stubs of all adults in the household, income tax return, W-2 form, social security, and/or public aid documents. A separate application form shall be submitted for each student in a family. Denial of a fee waiver request may be appealed to the Superintendent/designee by submitting the appeal in writing to the Superintendent/designee within fourteen (14) days of the denial. The Superintendent’s/designee’s denial of a fee waiver request may be appealed to the School Board by submitting the appeal in writing to the Board Secretary within fourteen (14) days of the Superintendent’s denial. If appealed, the Board will reconsider the decision to deny the fee waiver request and will notify the parent/guardian in writing of its decision. The decision of the Board is final and binding. Questions regarding the fee waiver request process should be addressed to the Building Administrator.
FEE PAYMENT The following methods of payment are available for fee payment: • Personal check or money order mailed to the Cashier at East Campus. • Personal check/money order/cash/Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Discover presented in person at the Cashier at East Campus or the District Office. • Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Discover paid online through the district’s website. To pay with a credit card online, go to the district’s website at www.lths.org and click on the E-pay icon on the Parent page.
FIELD TRIPS Students going on school trips will be under the supervision of a certified employee and the same general rules apply that are in force during school hours. Parents must sign a written permission slip prior to the trip. Students are responsible for all missed assignments and make-up work. Students are required to ride school provided transportation to and from the field trip. Students must report for a full day’s attendance regardless of field trip duration.
FOOD ON CAMPUS Consumption of all food and beverages shall take place only in designated areas. Students are permitted to have food and beverage (not contained in glass bottles/containers) in designated areas before school and after school. It is up to the individual classroom teacher’s (rules and regulations) discretion whether this will be allowed in their classroom or not. Food and beverages purchased during the designated lunch periods may not leave the lunchroom area. Outside purchased food may not be delivered to students. LTHS expects everyone to help to keep the facilities clean and in
good condition. Keeping the building and campus free of litter is the responsibility of every student.
GRADING SYSTEM, CLASS RANK, AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) Grades will be recorded on the student’s permanent record (transcript) as whole letters A, B, C, D, and F (failure) at the end of each grading period. The course grade is based on participation, class discussion, and activities required by the teacher and established by department.
All courses will give final examinations at the end of each grading period. Students are not allowed to take exams early without administrative approval. If the student has not made arrangements for the exam to be made up within ten days of the end of the grading period, any exam that is not made up will be posted as a grade of “F”.
Grading Periods: Courses are one semester long. The final semester grade reflects 80% for the coursework and 20% for the semester exam.
A dual system of grade weighting will be in effect for all courses. Two grade point averages (GPA) will be computed for eligible students. This dual system will have the option of reporting GPA and Class Rank computed from either system to colleges and prospective employers.
Furthermore, it is the intent of the Board of Education that a balance of weighted courses be maintained throughout the curriculum to meet the varying needs of our students. Levels of courses will include College Prep, Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Credit. The system for weighting is as follows: Grade Regular (GPA) Weighted (GPA) A 4.0 5.0 B 3.0 4.0 C 2.0 3.0 D 1.0 2.0 F 0.0 0.0
• The UNWEIGHTED GPA will reflect a student’s average based on an unweighted grading system that computes all courses as being equal in terms of grading value. This system will be used internally to determine such honors as honor roll and graduate recognitions.
• The WEIGHTED GPA will reflect a student’s performance in one or more Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or Dual Credit courses. Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Dual Credit courses provide an opportunity to earn college credit (AP and Dual Credit) while in high school and/or prepare a student to enroll in high school courses through which they will have the opportunity to earn college credit (Honors). The use of the weighted GPA and class rank is restricted primarily for external reporting only.
Honor Roll: Honor Roll and High Honor Roll will be calculated at each Semester Grading Period only. Students must meet the following requirements to quality for Honor Roll: • Students must carry five (5) course hours to achieve Honor Roll status. • Students must have an unweighted grade point average of 3.0 or greater. • Students must have no mark of “D” or “F” in any subject including physical education and driver education. • To quality for High Honor Roll, a student must meet the above requirements and obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or better with no mark below “B”. • The UNWEIGHTED GPA will be used in determining eligibility for Honor Roll. • All courses are used for Honor Roll.
Students taking college courses will be eligible for Honor Roll or High Honor Roll if they submit a letter to the Principal of the East Campus requesting a variance from the above procedures and if they meet the following requirements: • Students must take one (1) or more hours at LTHS. • The total of high school and college courses must be at least five (5). • NOTE: For those students taking college courses, only hours taken at Lockport Township High School will be used to compute Honor Roll and High Honor Roll status.
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) FAFSA completion is a new graduation requirement added by Illinois School Board of Education beginning with the Class of 2021. Information will be communicated to students and parents by the Guidance Services staff outlining ways to complete this new requirement.
College and Career Readiness Lockport Township High School seeks to ensure that all students are prepared for successful futures whether they plan to attend a college, university or trade school, go immediately into the world of work or serve in the military. One element of that preparation is participation in a series of tests through the College Board and SAT Suite of Assessments. Participation in this series of tests provides students and parents with insight into the student’s academic strengths and areas for growth. In addition, LTHS provides students with a wide variety of course options that allow students to explore career opportunities and learn foundational skills to prepare for stepping into a career in the future. Students are encouraged to take courses that align with their career interests and future plans.
As per the Illinois State Board of Education, beginning in the 2020 – 2021 school year, College and Career Readiness standards have been added for graduation. Please work with your student’s counselor to fully understand ways to meet this requirement.
SAT Suite of Assessments: Scoring Insights
Information about the SAT Suite of Assessments can be found at www.collegeboard.org. Parents and students can learn more about the SAT Suite of Assessments and explore the test format, scoring and study guides and practice materials.
Khan Academy has partnered with CollegeBoard to provide personalized practice opportunities for students to prepare for any of the tests in the SAT Suite of Assessments. Students can visit the CollegeBoard + KHAN Academy site to create an account and access practice and support services.
With their Guidance Counselors, students will explore career interests and opportunities. In alignment with the identification by the State of Illinois of sixteen Career Clusters, Lockport Township High School has organized Career Choices and encourages students and parents to thoughtfully consider a student’s career interests and goals in site to making course selection.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS IN EFFECT FOR THE CLASSES OF 2019 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT YEARS CREDIT and SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS
English 4.0
Mathematics 1.0 Integrated Math 1 or Integrated Math 1 Honors 1.0 Integrated Math 2 or Integrated Math 2 Honors 1.0 Integrated Math 3 or Integrated Math 3 Honors or Math Elective Note: (4.0 credits of Math are recommended)
Science 1.0 Biology or Biology Honors 1.0 Physical Science or Chemistry or Chemistry Honors Note: (3.0 credits of Science are recommended)
Social Studies 1.0 U. S. History or AP U.S. History 0.5 American Government or AP American Government/Civics* 0.5 Economics, AP Macro Economics, Dual Credit Personal Finance (Meet State Consumer Management requirement) Note: (3.0 credits of Social Studies are recommended)
Health 0.5 Health or Honors Health
World Languages and Cultures 2.0 In the same World Language is recommended OR Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts OR College and Career Applications College and Career Applications (2.0 credits in any of these elective areas will satisfy the graduation requirement)
Physical Education 3.5
Core Classes/Electives Totals 17.0 Core Classes 5.0 Electives (Note: Electives are available in every subject area)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 22.0 ***
* American Government/Civics or AP American Government/Civics: Meets the Civics graduation requirement for the State of Illinois.
**Community Service Hours: Beginning with the Class of 2014 and thereafter, Lockport Township High School District 205 students shall complete no less than 40 hours of community service in order to graduate. Students transferring into the district shall complete 5 hours of community service per full semester of enrollment within Lockport Township High School District 205. It is recommended that students complete 10 hours per year of enrollment. Mid-Year Graduates are not exempt from this policy. Lockport Township High School District 205 community service is defined as follows: activities that benefit a school, non-for-profit entity that serves the community or individual in-need. Students may not earn community service credit for activities for which they are paid or which directly benefit a family member. Community service activities must take place during non-school hours. Responsibility for the identification and verification of potential projects lies with the student and parents/guardians.
College Entrance Requirements: Each institution has its own entrance requirements. Students should plan their high school program of study to meet the entrance requirements needed for the institution they plan to attend. The Career/College center has information regarding the entrance requirements for all Illinois State supported colleges and many other universities.
Credits Earned: Most LTHS students take more than the 22 credits required for graduation. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many core and elective offerings.
Math: Most postsecondary programs require coursework through high school Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3. Please check college and technical institutions for specific requirements for this subject.
Mid-Year Graduates: Students who would like to graduate after seven (7) semesters of attendance must complete a “Mid-Year Graduate Consent Form”. Forms are available in the office of Guidance Services. The forms must be completed and returned to the counselors by the course request deadline for the spring prior to the year graduation is anticipated. Graduation requirements are based on when a student enters the 9th grade. Mid-year graduates must meet these requirements. The student must pass three and a half (3.5) units of Physical Education (including health) and earn a total of 22 credits. Mid-year graduates are not exempt from completing all community service hours.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BOTH PROGRAMS OF STUDY: American Patriotism/Civics: No student shall receive a diploma without passing a satisfactory examination on American patriotism and the principles of representative government, proper use, and display of the American flag, and methods of voting.
Career-Based Coursework: Students will be permitted to enroll in only one vocational course receiving 2, 2.5, or 3 credits per year, unless granted special permission from the Guidance Services Department chairperson and College and Career Applications Department chairperson.
Physical Education: Enrollment in physical education during each semester a student is enrolled in school is required unless the student is enrolled in health education, driver education, AFJROTC, or has other exemptions as prescribed in the Course Description Book or in the Board Policy. Students must make up any physical education course that they fail. Students cannot substitute driver training credit for a quarter of physical education, which they failed. Nor can students be exempted from a quarter of physical education if they have elected to take driver education during the summer. Students may not be enrolled in more than one (1) physical education class per quarter/semester. Seniors may take an additional physical education class only with the approval from the Guidance Services Department Chairperson and Physical Education Department Chairperson.
GUIDANCE SERVICES EAST CAMPUS OFFICE OF GUIDANCE SERVICES………815-588-8350, ROOM 77 CENTRAL CAMPUS OFFICE OF GUIDANCE SERVICES...…815-588-8250, ROOM 222 The mission of the LTHS Guidance Services Department is to assist ALL students in developing the competencies to live and to work effectively in a changing world through: • Academic planning and support • Career planning and support • Personal and social guidance • Health and wellness support • Fostering a commitment to personal responsibility. Guidance Services assists students in developing the competencies to live and to work effectively in a changing world. As a part of a school-wide focus, we will encourage students to pursue life-long learning and to understand the relationship between coursework and career/work place skills, as well as to relate college majors and other post-secondary training to career choices. Students are helped to develop goals for high school and future educational and career endeavors through accurate information and conscientious guidance in the decision-making process. The Guidance Services staff of counselors, social workers, nurses, and school psychologists provide developmental guidance through a variety of services tailored to the needs of students.
HARASSMENT The harassment policy prohibits any person from harassing or intimidating a student based upon a student’s race, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, gender identity, order of protection status, status of being homeless, or actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy, or other protected group status.
HAZING/INITIATIONS Soliciting, encouraging, aiding, or engaging in hazing, no matter when or where it occurs, is prohibited. Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed to or required of a student for the purpose of being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any group, organization, club, or athletic team whose members are or include other students. Students participating in hazing will be subject to disciplinary actions.
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ID CARDS / LANYARDS Students must wear and display their school issued ID card on their LTHS lanyard at all times while on school premises, except Physical Education. The purpose of wearing our school ID and lanyard is for school safety. In addition, students will use their ID for access to the media center, transportation, technology assistance, lunch room, and extra-curricular activities. Lanyard and ID must be worn around the neck and visible at all times. Students cannot exchange or deface their lanyard or school ID. Student ID cards MUST be surrendered when requested by school officials. Students refusing to provide an ID card, refusing to identify oneself, or giving false identification when requested by a staff member will be referred to the Dean’s Office for disciplinary action. ID/Lanyards will be checked at the doors in order to enter the school building. The lanyard MUST be around student’s neck and the ID card front clear of any paper, money, stickers, etc. If student does not have their ID/Lanyard for the day, they will be issued a temporary sticker good for that day only with the appropriate course of action or afforded the opportunity to purchase a new one. Students will not be allowed to enter the building to go to their locker to get the ID/Lanyard if they forgot to take it home the night before.
Students who lose/misplace their lanyard or ID card may purchase a new one at the bookstore at Central or the cashier’s office at East. There is a replacement cost for the ID and lanyard.
Students may sign off on a “Student Account” if they do not have money that day.
IMPROPER FORMS OF BEHAVIOR AND PROTEST The following forms of behavior or protest are expressly prohibited: • Sit-In An organized protest whereby demonstrators sit in an area prohibited to them. If the group agrees to disband, a spokesperson for the group shall be named and action on the grievance shall be taken. All time missed from class shall be unexcused. If the group does not disband, all participants will be suspended. • Walk-Out The act of leaving or being absent en masse from a school building as an expression of protest. All time missed shall be unexcused. A parental conference must be held prior to the student’s re-admittance. • Riot A riot is defined as a wild, violent public disturbance. Students who are guilty of assault shall be recommended for expulsion. Students may also be subject to punishment by civil authorities.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/SURVEYS The District’s instructional materials shall be selected for compatibility with the District’s educational goals and objectives.
Parents or guardians of any student may inspect any instructional materials used in the schools. Refer to school board policy 6:210, 6:260, 7:15.
In accordance with federal law, students who participate in federally-funded programs are not required to divulge in a survey, analysis, or evaluation, without prior written consent of their parents or guardians, information which reveals the student’s or the student’s parents/guardians: (1) political affiliations; (2) mental or psychological problems; (3) sexual behavior and attitudes; (4) illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior; (5) critical appraisals of family members; (6) privileged relationships such as those involving lawyers, physicians, and clergy; (7) religious practices or beliefs; and (8) income (other than required to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for financial assistance).
INSURANCE District 205 provides medical insurance for any students enrolled at LTHS who are injured in an accident on school premises. The medical insurance policy covers accidents that occur while students are at school during the normal school day as well as when they are involved in school sponsored activities, including sports. The District 205 student medical insurance is a secondary policy. If the student is not covered by his/her family policy, District 205 student medical insurance will act as a primary policy. In addition, parents have the option to purchase additional medical insurance which covers students 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. Please contact the Business Office for more information. The additional insurance is also a secondary policy but will act as a primary policy if the student does not have family medical insurance. All medical insurance claims are to be reported to the Business Office as soon as possible for prompt processing.
LEAVING / RE-ENTERING BUILDING DURING SCHOOL HOURS Students who must leave the building because of illness must first report to the nurse to contact their parent. If a student is required to leave the building because of some other reason, the student must obtain permission from the Attendance Office. The school must have contact with a parent or guardian prior to the student leaving the building. Students who leave the building without following the proper procedure will be considered unexcused and disciplinary action will follow. All students returning to school must pass through the security entrance before entering.
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES The Administration, high school public safety officers, and deans will meet on a regular basis throughout the school year with local law enforcement agencies to discuss problems, concerns, and trends in the school and community and to exchange information regarding criminal activities by students. (105 ILCS 5/10 - 20.14)
LOCKERS Lockers are school property and school personnel have the authority to enter lockers. Your locker and its contents are subject to random searches. While the district has assigned you a locker for your convenience, that locker is district property. Because of the need to maintain and protect a safe and learning-oriented environment, random searches of lockers and locker contents may occur in order to insure that your school remains free from weapons, contraband, drugs, and look-alike substances. Therefore, you should have no expectation of privacy regarding either your locker or its contents. This includes your physical education locker. The school is not responsible for items missing from student lockers. Students are discouraged from sharing lockers or giving their locker combinations to others. Students will be held responsible for locker damage, graffiti, and for the contents of their locker.
LUNCH PROGRAM Hot lunches are provided for students who wish to purchase their lunch at the school cafeteria. Students from families whose income qualifies them for a free lunch or a reduced price lunch according to the federal guidelines may secure an application form in the Principal’s Office or at www.lths.org. Verification of total household income is required.
MEDIA INFORMATION SERVICES Media Information Services provides students and faculty with books, magazines, reference materials, computer materials, and audiovisual materials to enhance the educational program and to support the curriculum. Students are encouraged to use Media Information Services. Please check the Media Center link from the Academics tab at http://www.lths.org for our most current policies and procedures. The hours are:
East Campus Monday – Wednesday 8:05 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:05 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Central Campus Monday – Wednesday 8:10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday 8:10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
MEDIA RELEASE POLICY Throughout the school year, different media groups (television stations, local newspapers, school production classes, district communications staff, etc.) will produce stories about activities and events happening in the school district. These articles may include photographs and video that may be posted on the Internet, printed or aired on television and cable stations. In addition, the district may want to include news about activities and events on its own website and social media platforms.
Parents who DO NOT want their student(s) to be photographed or videotaped for news media or school publicity purposes, should submit a “Media Opt-Out Form”. The form can be found at www.lths.org, under the Public Relations Department.
District staff will make every reasonable effort to identify the primary subjects in photographs and to not publish photos containing students on the opt- out list. The “Media Opt-Out Form” will be valid for the current school year.
This policy relates to classroom activities or school events that are not already open to the public. Public events such as sporting events, theater productions, etc., are considered open to the public and outside photographers and videographers are not governed by this policy.
NURSE/ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES TO STUDENTS The school Nurse’s Office is open during school hours. If your child has a specific medical need, please contact the nurse to coordinate an individualized care plan. Only first aid treatment is offered. Parents or guardians are notified in case of serious illness or accident.
Prescription Medication Medication required by a student shall generally not be administered at school by a District employee. This policy includes even common and widely used over-the-counter preparations. However, students recovering from temporary illness or students on permanent medication who require medication during the school day may bring medication to school per the following guidelines:
• A written statement from the student’s physician, indication of the necessity for the medication along with the medication name and dosage, administration route and/or other directions, and licensed prescriber’s name, address, and telephone number shall be required. • A written request for permission to administer the medication along with a written release of liability from the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be required. • Medication shall be brought to school in appropriately labeled containers. The name of the student and the names and phone numbers of the physician and pharmacy shall be indicated on the containers. • Prescription medication shall be administered by the school nurse or other designated personnel. • All prescription medication, with the exception of inhalers, Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (Epi Pen R ), and diabetic supplies, will be kept in a
locked drawer or cabinet in the nurse’s office.
Administration of Medical Cannabis In accordance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program, qualifying students are allowed to utilize medical cannabis infused products while at school and school events. Please contact the building principal for additional information. Discipline of a student for being administered a product by a designated caregiver pursuant to this procedure is prohibited. The District may not deny a student attendance at school solely because he or she requires administration of the product during school hours. As with all prescribed medication, procedures/policies must be followed as stated.
Non-Prescription Medication District 205 follows the state guidelines for medication administration. This means that students are responsible for their own over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol, Midol, aspirin, etc., as long as they have a written Medication Authorization Form from their parent or guardian on file in the Nurse’s Office for all non-prescription medication that they bring to school. Non-prescription medication will NOT be supplied at any time to any student by District 205 employees. Non-prescription over-the-counter medication must be taken in the Nurse’s Office under adult supervision. All medication should be in its original container and labeled with the student’s name. No loose pills or capsules are to be carried by the student in school.
Under no circumstances are students to share their medication with another student.
Each student must take responsibility for understanding the medication student is taking. Student should be able to verbally articulate the medication name and dosage, the route taken, why it is needed, possible side effects, as well as how many hours are needed between each dose.
No student shall 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 policy and its implementing procedures.
In all cases, the school retains the discretion to reject a request for administering medication.
Sharps Disclosure In order to meet the best needs of all students and staff, students who must dispose of sharps during the school day need to do so safely, in a sharps disposal container immediately after they have been used, to ensure safety not only for themselves, but for others who may have contact with those sharps. Sharps containers are located in the Nurse’s Office at both Central and East Campuses.
PESTICIDE APPLICATION REGISTRY LTHS District 205 practices a safe Integrated Pest Management Program. Our Integrated Pest Management Program combines preventive techniques, non-chemical pest control methods and the appropriate use of pesticides. We only use pesticides as an absolute last resort. We never spray when children are in school and if and when we do use a pesticide, it is typically applied very early Saturday or Sunday morning when no children are present.
The term pesticide includes insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides and fungicides. Typically, we use the same pesticides as you may use at home, roundup for weeds and an herbicide on the grass to control the dandelions in the spring.
This School District is establishing a registry of people who would like to be notified at least 72 hours prior to a pesticide application. To be included in this registry, please contact the District Office and ask for a copy of the pesticide application registry notice form.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY REGULATIONS The Lockport Township High School Board established a Board Goal requiring every student to be engaged in physical education activity.
As per Illinois School Code and LTHS Board Policy 6:310, the following exemptions may occur: • Enrollment in a marching band program for credit; • Enrollment in Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) program; • Ongoing participation in an IHSA interscholastic athletic program (student must be in the 11th of 12th grade); • Student is a 5th year student and has met the Physical Education graduation requirements; • IEP requirements will be upheld: Adaptive PE or IEP Team Determination, participation in a documented adaptive athletic program outside of the school setting.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION NON-DRESSING REGULATIONS All students are expected to participate in physical education class to the best of their ability. In order to participate, each student must be suitably dressed. The following policy will be in effect for those students who choose not to dress for physical education class: • First No Dress: Verbal warning from teacher to student. • Second No Dress: Parent phone call; Counselor notification. • Third No Dress: Parent phone call and letter; counselor notification. • Fourth No Dress: Parent phone call and possible meeting with counselor and parent.
• Fifth No Dress: Missed activity days will result in recommendation for semester failure. Student is responsible for making up the semester of PE in order to graduate. A physical education uniform rental program will be administered by the Physical Education Department at both Central and East Campuses. Student cost is 50¢ per uniform piece per class period, and a current school ID is required.
Physical Education Make-Up Policy Students that accumulate 10 missed activity days (without make-up) will result in recommendation for semester failure. Student is responsible for making up the semester of PE in order to graduate. Physical Education non-countable absences can be made up in one of the following manners: • Use of fitness center before or after school. (East Campus during lunch/study halls) • With permission of athletic coach, may conduct up to four (4) out-of-season workouts to count for an absence (must be performed with LTHS coach or staff member) • Bowl two games for each absence from class (maximum two per semester). • Submit a 250-word book report on a fitness topic or the present unit of study (maximum four (4) per semester). • Complete an article review based on any Fitness/health related topic from Newsela, which can be found on the teacher’s classroom page (four (4) per semester)
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD All students shall show appropriate evidence of physical examination and immunization prior to being admitted to school. All students at LTHS must meet this requirement. If this requirement is not met by the first day of the current school year, the student will be excluded from school until the requirement is met. Transfer students will be given thirty (30) calendar days to furnish a physical examination and immunization record.
All incoming students, beginning with the 2019 school year, are required to obtain a dental examination prior to the start of the school year.
Vision screening will be done, as mandated, for all school age children who are in kindergarten and first grade; in fourth or fifth grade; in all special education classes; referred by teachers; and transfer students during the school year. Such screening services shall be provided in all public, independent, private and parochial schools. Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo this vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months and that evaluation is on file at the school. This notice is not a permission to test and is not required to be returned. Vision screening is not an option. If a vision examination report is not on file at the school for your child, your child in the mandated age/grade/group will be screened.
Accommodations The medical professional must update any necessary accommodations related to chronic illness and absences and the paperwork brought to the nurse’s office.
The student’s physician/medical professional must update any necessary PE accommodations each school year and the paperwork brought to the nurse’s office.
REPORT CARDS / PROGRESS MONITORING Parents are encouraged to use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to monitor student progress throughout the year. Report cards are available through the Parent Portal at the conclusion of each grading period. At the end of each semester, the student’s final grade in each course will be recorded on the student’s permanent record (transcript). Parents should always contact the teacher with any concerns about a student’s grade or academic progress in a class.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The School Board in support of the aims of public education believes that behavior of students attending public schools shall reflect standards of good citizenship demanded of members of a democratic society. Self-discipline (responsibility for one’s actions) is one of the important ultimate goals of education. The School Board believes also that, while education is a right of American youth, it is not an absolute right. It is qualified first by eligibility requirements.
Every student who gives evidence of a sincere desire to remain in school, to be diligent in studies and to profit by the educational experiences provided will be given every opportunity to do so and will be assisted in every way possible to achieve scholastic success to the limit of individual ability.
Rights • To attend school. • To express his or her opinion verbally or in writing. • To expect that the school be a safe place for all students to gain an education. • To be represented, when appropriate, by an active student government selected by free school elections.
SAFETY PLANS A comprehensive district-wide Safety Plan has been created to aid staff in the event of a school emergency. The plan provides a way to assist students and staff by outlining procedures for various crisis situations. Safety Plan binders and classroom action guides are displayed in every classroom.
SAFETY PLAN DRILLS AND MEANINGS All emergency drills are preparation for potentially life threatening situations. All students are expected to give their full attention and cooperation to staff during these drills. • Annual Lock-Down Drill An annual lock-down drill will be conducted at each campus within the first (90) ninety student attendance days of the school year. • Fire Drill A fire drill will be signaled by the fire alarms that create both a distinct sound and strobing light and/or by an announcement over the public address system. Upon hearing this signal, everyone is to evacuate the building promptly in accordance with the prearranged plan. A long signal from the passing bell or announcement over the public address system will be the signal to reenter the building. • Severe Weather Drill Severe weather drills will be announced over the intercom. Students will assemble in the prearranged areas under the direction of their teacher. • School Bus Evacuation A school bus evacuation drill will be held during the school year.
SCHEDULE CHANGES During the registration process parents, teachers, and counselors assist students in making meaningful class choices that support a student’s academic and career goals. The decision to take a course is an important one. Students should carefully consider their educational and career goals and develop a plan to work toward them with the intention of adhering to that plan. Schedule changes will be made only in rare occasions and under exceptional circumstances.
Course selections are completed by the end of February each year. Based on course requests and class sizes, sections are established. After the February deadline, student requests for schedule changes will NOT be considered unless the student failed a required course and did not successfully retake the class in summer school or the student is misplaced due to scheduling error.
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 high school public safety officers.
School Property and Equipment as well as Personal Effects Left There 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 left there by a student, without notice to or the consent of the student. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in these places or areas or in their personal effects left there.
The building principal 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.
Student Searches School authorities may search a student and/or the student’s personal effects in the student’s possession (such as purses, wallets, knapsacks, book bags, 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 of the search and not excessively intrusive in light of the student’s age and sex, and the nature of the infraction.
School officials may require a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific information about activity on the student’s account on a social networking website that violates the school’s disciplinary rules or school district policy. In the course of the investigation, the student may be required to share the content that is reported in order for the school to make a factual determination. School officials may not request or require a student or his or her parent/guardian to provide a password or other related account information to gain access to the student’s account or profile on a social networking website.
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.
Questioning of Students Suspected of Committing Criminal Activity Before a law enforcement officer, high school public safety officer, or other school security person detains and questions on school grounds a student under 18 years of age who is suspected of committing a criminal act, the building principal or designee will: (a) Notify or attempt to notify the student’s
parent/guardian and document the time and manner in writing; (b) Make reasonable efforts to ensure the student’s parent/guardian is present during questioning or, if they are not present, ensure that a school employee (including, but not limited to, a social worker, psychologist, nurse, guidance counselor, or any other mental health professional) is present during the questioning; and (c) If practical, make reasonable efforts to ensure that a law enforcement officer trained in promoting safe interactions and communications with youth is present during the questioning.
SEX OFFENDER COMMUNITY 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 for any reason – 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.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT LTHS will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includes student-to-student conduct and student-to-staff conduct as well as staff-to-student conduct. Any student or staff member who feels they are the subject of sexual harassment should report the incident or offending behavior to the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Students for appropriate action.
SOCIAL NETWORKING Effective August 25, 2015, Public Act 99-0460, prohibits schools from requesting or requiring student to provide passwords or other account information for their SOCIAL MEDIA accounts in any circumstance. We may require a student “to cooperate in an investigation” if there is specific information about activity on the student’s social media account that violates a school disciplinary rule or policy. Refusal to comply may result in disciplinary action.
SOLICITATION Students are prohibited from accessing or distributing any material (written, printed, or electronic) that will cause disruption of the orderly operation of the school and from creating such material, which causes substantial disruption to school operations and interferes with the rights of other students or staff.
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES – REQUEST FOR EVALUATION When a request for special education testing comes from parents, guardians, or agencies, the SRAIT will meet to gather the necessary information and determine if an evaluation is warranted or if other interventions will be implemented and monitored. All requests should start with the student’s guidance counselor or can be made in writing to the Director of Special Education or a building level administrator. Staff involved in the SRAIT includes: • Guidance Director and Counselors • Nurses • Special Education Director or Designee • Deans • Psychologists • Regular Education and Special Education Staff (as needed) • Social Workers
STUDENT RECORDS Upon entering District 205, parents are required to complete enrollment forms which include parent/guardian information. It is the parent’s or guardian’s responsibility to inform the school of any changes or updates regarding parent/guardian issues, change of address, or student information, throughout the child’s enrollment period in District 205.
Student Permanent Record This record is kept in the Registrar’s Office and is maintained for sixty (60) years after the student has transferred, graduated, or withdrawn from LTHS. This record includes minimal personal information containing: • Basic identifying information - student and parent names, addresses, student birthdate and place, and student’s gender. • Academic transcripts. • Attendance record. • Accident and health reports. • Information pertaining to the release of this record.
Student Temporary Record While the student is in attendance, this record is kept in the Registrar’s Office. Once the student has left the school, the temporary record will be retained for a period of five (5) years. The temporary record may include: • Family background. • Intelligence and aptitude scores. • Achievement test results. • Psychological reports. • Honors and awards received. • Information about involvement in school-sponsored organizations or activities. • Disciplinary information. • Teacher anecdotal records. • Special Education files. • Information pertaining to release of this record. • Other relevant information not required to be in the permanent record
Parental and Student Access The regulation of access to school records is as follows: • Parents have the right to inspect and/or copy all records of their children who are not yet eighteen (18) years old. • A student has the right to inspect and/or copy their permanent or temporary records. • School professional personnel may be present to interpret information contained in the student records.
Release of Records School records or information contained therein shall not be released or disclosed to unauthorized persons. They may be released by the Office of Guidance Services to the following: • To parents, student, or representative designated in writing by the student or parents. A twenty (20) cent fee shall be charged per page for copies. • To official representatives of a school to which the student is transferring on request of the student or parents. • To any person, with the dated written consent of the student or parent designating the person to whom records may be released. • In response to a court order.
SUICIDE AWARENESS 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 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 the school district’s policy, is posted on the school district website. Information can also be obtained from the school’s office.
SUMMER SCHOOL LTHS offers a summer school program for students who have received failing grades for their required courses and for those who wish to continue their education throughout the summer. In general, Summer School classes meet each Monday through Thursday morning for a period of four (4) hours. Each four (4) week session represents one (1) semester’s work and one-half (1/2) credit.
It is possible to attend more than one class during the summer session. High school students should check with counselors for approval of their course selection.
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE Engaging in teen dating violence that takes place at school, on school property, at school-sponsored activities, or in vehicles used for school-provided transportation is prohibited. For purposes of this policy, the term teen dating violence occurs whenever a student who is 13 to 19 years of age uses or threatens to use physical, mental, or emotional abuse to control an individual in the dating relationship; or uses or threatens to use sexual violence in the dating relationship is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.
TRANSFER OR WITHDRAWAL When a student is transferring or withdrawing from LTHS, the parent/legal guardian of the student must authorize and indicate the future intentions of the student, and sign the withdrawal form. A withdrawal clearance form is obtained in the Office of Guidance Services. Parental conferences are recommended for students permanently withdrawing from school.
TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES Transportation Office 815-588-8900 The Board of Education has provided for reasonable and safe bus transportation for students living more than one and one-half miles from the school. Buses will make their regular stops only where it is safe to do so.
Students are to ride the bus assigned and identified on their ID cards. Students must carry their ID cards at all times, and the ID card must be shown to the bus driver upon request. Special passes to ride another bus must be obtained through the deans’ office, after presenting a note from the parent/legal guardian. Students who violate school rules while riding the bus will receive the disciplinary action as prescribed in the transportation and general discipline guidelines.
In order to promote and maintain a safe environment for students and employees when transportation is provided for any school related activity, The Board of Education of Lockport Township High School District 205 has authorized the use of audio and video recording devices on the buses (Policy No. 7:220). The contents of the electronic recordings are student records and are subject to District policy and procedure concerning school student records.
Instruction to Students: These rules and regulations are made by the State Board of Education. They shall be enforced by the local school authorities.
General Guidelines • The bus driver, who is a staff member, is in full charge of the bus and riders at all times. Students are respectful to the bus driver while riding the bus the same as they are respectful to teachers while in attendance at school. The bus driver has the right to assign seats as they deem necessary. • Students are prohibited from tampering with electronic recording devices. Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined in accordance with the board’s discipline policy and shall reimburse the school district for any necessary repairs or replacement. • Students should always be ready for the bus at least five (5) minutes before the time it usually stops for them. Changing weather and road conditions make it impossible for the bus to stop at the same time every morning. • The driver on a regular route shall not wait for a tardy student but shall proceed in a timely manner if the student is not in sight or is purposely lagging. • The driver shall not allow a student to get off the bus at any place other than the student’s designated discharge point unless permission is granted by the proper school official and a permission slip is given to the driver. • Students are to get off bus at designated stop unless granted permission by the deans’ office with written parental permission. • Loading: When students must cross the road to be picked up, the driver, after looking for approaching cars, will signal them to cross. The students should wait for the driver to give them the signal to cross. • Unloading: At all discharge points where it is necessary for students to cross the highways, the driver shall direct the students to a distance some (ten) 10 feet in front of the bus on the shoulder of the highway and to remain there until a signal is given by the bus driver for the students to cross. • In case of an accident or breakdown while the bus is transporting students, the first consideration shall be whether it is safer to evacuate or to leave the students on the bus. If evacuation is necessary, students are to remain at a spot designated by the driver and not wander off. • Students have a responsibility to help keep the bus clean. • Gross disobedience or misconduct on the part of a student shall be reported to the proper school authority for appropriate disciplinary action.
The following are safety violations: • It is dangerous for students to move about while the bus is in motion. The driver will require that students do not change seats while the bus is in motion or scuffle while on the bus. Horseplay is not allowed on the bus. • Any distraction of the driver’s attention to remind a student of some regulation or to answer an unnecessary question jeopardizes the safety of every student on the bus. Students must not carry on unnecessary conversation with the driver. • Students should not at any time extend their arms or heads out of a bus window. • Students should not stand in the traffic lanes while waiting for a bus, but should stand behind the yellow curb lines, if present, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before attempting to board. • Scratching the paint and marking, cutting, or mutilating the seats is vandalism and will be handled as such.
The following offenses may be handled under the regular disciplinary procedures: • Use or possession of tobacco, including e-cigarettes, on a bus. • Use of drugs, drug paraphernalia, or alcohol on a bus. • Use of vulgar and abusive language on a bus. • Fighting/Bullying/Intimidation. • Possession of weapons or explosives on a bus.
Bus Riding Ethics • Converse in moderate tones. • Sit facing front - feet on floor. • Cease talk at railroad crossings. • Arrive at stop five (5) minutes prior to pick up. • No eating or drinking. • Be ready to get on or off at your stop. • Promptly take a seat. Bus will not go until all are seated.
School Bus Evacuation Drill • School bus evacuation drills are held twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. • As soon as an emergency is detected, be prepared to evacuate immediately through the emergency door or main door or both. • Always remember the gas tank is located just back of the front door on all of our buses. • The first student out should help those who follow. • Do not under any circumstances try to assist the driver in fighting a fire.
Activity Buses LTHS provides activity buses for those students who participate in school-sponsored activities at the conclusion of the school day. Students must show ID when boarding an activity bus. The schedule for activity buses for both campuses is as follows: Monday through Thursday 4:35 p.m. 6:10 p.m. Friday 5:15 p.m. All buses will load and unload on school grounds. Refer to your ID card, which must be carried at all times and must be shown to the bus driver upon request, or bus lineup sheet regarding information on which bus to ride and where to board your bus. If additional aid is needed, consult with the assistant principal.
TRANSPORTATION SUSPENSION The deans may suspend students from the use of LTHS transportation. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from school while on transportation suspension.
TRESPASS LETTER Individuals may be refused entry to LTHS sites or any part thereof.
UNIFORM GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES A student, parent/guardian, employee, or community member should notify any district complaint manager if they believe that the school board, its employees, or agents have violated their rights guaranteed by the state or federal constitution, state or federal statute, or board policy. Refer to the Board Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedures for specific information about complaint managers and procedures.
VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN REQUIREMENTS Weighted grade point averages are used to determine the class Valedictorian and Salutatorian and will be calculated at the end of the first semester of a student’s senior year. Students must have been enrolled at Lockport Township High School all seven semesters of his or her academic career to be considered for Valedictorian or Salutatorian. Beginning with the Class of 2022, LTHS will recognize graduating students using the following system: • Cum Laude – 3.5 – 3.75 GPA • Magna Cum Laude – 3.76 – 3.99 GPA • Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 and above GPA
VAPING / SMOKING / USE OF TOBACCO State of Illinois law prohibits possession or use of tobacco and vaping products anywhere in the school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or at any school-sponsored function, including athletic events, plays, concerts, social gatherings, or field trips. Possession or use of tobacco/vaping products by LTHS students is also forbidden at activities sponsored by other schools in which LTHS students participate officially. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in disciplinary action.
VISITOR PASSES All visitors must register at the Security Area of either Campus. No visitor will be permitted in the buildings without a visitor’s pass either while school is in session or after school hours. If a visitor arrives during a passing period, they will wait at the security area until the passing period is over. No student visitors from other schools are allowed in the building during school hours. Parents/legal guardians are encouraged to have conferences with staff members and are requested to arrange these conferences by telephone or e-mail before the visit.
WEATHER PROCEDURES When school must be closed due to an emergency, an announcement will immediately be posted on the district’s website and an automated phone call will go out to all parents/legal guardians, students, and staff. In addition, an announcement will be made as early as possible on the local radio station, WJOL. If no school closing announcement is on the website, school is open.
WORK PERMITS Work permits are issued in compliance with the rules set forth by the State Department of Labor. Students between the ages of 14 and 16 must provide the school with a signed statement from the prospective employer describing the nature of the work to be performed. In addition, the student must present a birth or baptismal certificate and a social security number. Parents/legal guardians are required to review the work permit form and sign it. These permits are issued through the Office of Guidance Services.
The Six Pillars of Character Trustworthiness Fairness • Be honest • Play by the rules • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Take turns and share • Be reliable – do what you say you will do • Be open-minded; listen to others • Have the courage to do the right thing • Don’t take advantage of others • Build a good reputation • Don’t blame others carelessly • Be loyal – stand by your family, friends, and country Caring Respect • Be kind • Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be compassionate and show you care • Be tolerant of differences • Express gratitude • Use good manners, not bad language • Forgive others • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Help people in need • Don’t threaten, hit, or hurt anyone Citizenship • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements • Do your share to make your school and community better Responsibility • Cooperate • Do what you are supposed to do • Get involved in community affairs • Persevere: Keep on trying! • Stay informed; vote • Always do your best • Be a good neighbor • Use self-control • Obey laws and rules • Be self-disciplined • Respect authority • Think before you act • Protect the environment • Consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices
AREA RESOURCE NUMBERS AND HOTLINES 24-HOUR HOTLINES Crisis Line of Will & Grundy Counties (Any Crisis) 815-722-3344 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) National Runaway Safeline 800-RUNAWAY Boys Town National Hotline (Parents or Children for help or crisis) 800-448-3000 Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline IL 800-252-2873 SASE (Sexual Assault Center) Joliet 815-730-8984 Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (R.A.I.N.N.) 800-656-4673 Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Hotline 800-228-3368
INFORMATION AND HELP LINES Groundwork/Guardian Angel Community Services 815-729-0930 Ala-Teen/Ala-Non/NA/AA (Alano Club) 888-425-2666 STD/Pregnancy (Testing and Prevention) 815-727-8670 INFORMATIONAL WEB SITES www.drugfree.org IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 911 This information was provided in cooperation with the Lockport Area Consortium for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Safe and Drug Free Schools & Communities Act, and the Drug Free Communities Support Program.
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All policies/procedures in this handbook are subject to change due to the actions of the Illinois and Federal Legislatures, the Illinois State Board of Education, the Board of Education at Lockport Township High School and the district or school administration. Changes will be posted on the district website at www.lths.org.
The following important LTHS information and announcements will be posted on our website, www.lths.org, sent in letter form, or printed in this Porter Planner/Student Handbook, and/or course description book. • Administration of Medicines • LTHS Testing and Assessment Program • Annual School District Budget/Contracts/Vendor/Compensation • Media Policy • Athletic/Activity Code • Parents Right to Know – Teacher Quality • Board Agenda/Meeting Minutes • School Board Members • Bullying/Harassment Policies/Forms • School Board Policies • Concussion/Steroid Information • Sex Equity Policy and Grievance Procedures • Educational Rights of Homeless Students • Social Networking • Enrollment/Registration/Residency Requirements • Stevens Amendment • Erin’s Law • Student and Family Privacy Rights • Fee Waiver Information • Student Discipline and Attendance Policies, Review Procedures • Grading and Promotion Policies • Student Password/Account Policies • Graduation Requirements • Student Record Information/Destruction of Records • Hands Only CPR Video • Suicide Awareness • Immunization Data • Teen Dating/Violence Policy • Integrated Pest Management/Pesticide Registry • Transgender Policy • LTHS School Report Card
STUDENT BEHAVIOR PHILOSOPHY OF STUDENT BEHAVIOR Student learning is enhanced in an environment that is safe, consistent, and welcoming. The Board of Education, in cooperation with students, parents, staff, and administration, have developed a set of expectations aimed at providing a culture and climate that fosters lifelong learners. Our behavior plans are supported by a variety of restorative practices that teach students how to strengthen relationships within the school community and understand how to become productive members of society. We want students to be happier, more mindful, and more likely to make positive changes resulting in more responsible behavior. To achieve these goals, our behavior plans, supported by restorative practices, are designed to assist students in finding ways to improve their behavior with a focus on decision making, as well as overall character development.
Copies of all school district policies on student behavior are available online at www.lths.org or in the school office.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR REVIEW PROCESS A review process has been established to provide students/parents with a forum to discuss concerns as to actions taken on the part of the deans of students arising from violations of the Student Behavior Code. The review process begins by contacting a building assistant principal. The assistant principal will provide additional information as to the review process to concerned students/parents/legal guardians.
Students must be given the opportunity to become acquainted with the rules. They must, except in unusual circumstances, be given the opportunity to explain their side of incidents, and due process will be followed in all disciplinary procedures. The school may request a student to provide a password or other related account information in order to access the student’s account or profile on a social networking website when the district has reasonable cause to believe that the student’s account contains evidence that has violated a school disciplinary rule or policy.
Disciplinary action should be reasonably swift, fair, and consistent. Students who are actively attempting to learn should be free from unnecessary disruptions and distractions that impede learning. Teachers have the right and the responsibility to maintain order and to prevent injury or damage to property in the classroom including the right to intervene to remove a disruptive student from the classroom.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES AND CODES Students are to follow these Student Behavior Guidelines: • At all events/activities held in any LTHS facility • At all LTHS events held at other locations • On LTHS Transportation • When conduct has a direct impact on the school. Disciplinary action may range from detention to external suspension, depending on the severity of violation(s). Social suspension may be included.
For students with Individualized Education Plans and a Behavior Intervention Plan, the dean will follow the BIP and notify the Special Services Department designee.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE Our student behavior code is strongly supported by a variety of restorative practices. Relationship management and student behavior modification maintain the climate of the school and strengthen relationships within the school community. Approaching student behavior through this model is key to improving academic and personal outcomes in education. Restorative Practice aims to decrease school suspensions/punitive consequences to create a more positive school culture; this approach uses various communicative techniques; • Restorative Circles • Dress Code Video • Cell Phone Video • Vaping Project • Reflection Assignments / Tasks
Detentions This is the assignment of an additional period after the regular school day. • Detentions will be served from 3:05 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. • Double detentions will be served on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:05 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. • Students are required to have their ID and be on time. • Students have the option of serving their detention(s) on the day it is received or on the following school day. • Failure to serve will result in further disciplinary action. • Work, extra-curricular activities, or babysitting are not valid reasons for postponing the serving of detention. • A student who does not serve an assigned detention will receive: First and Second Offense: Saturday or double detention Third Offense: 1 day Behavior Improvement Center (BIC)
Fourth and every offense thereafter: Two (2) days Behavior Improvement Center (BIC) and thirty (30) school day social suspension • Disruption of detention will result in removal from detention and further disciplinary action.
Excessive Detentions After a student has accumulated the maximum of 7 incident assignments per semester, the student will be assigned Saturday/double detentions and BICs. Saturday Detentions or Double Detentions • Saturday detention will be from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Central Campus, unless notified. • Double detentions will be served from 3:05 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. • Students will receive detention rules and expectations of Saturday detention/double detention. • A student who does not serve an assigned Saturday or double detention will receive: First Offense: 1 day Behavior Improvement Center (BIC) Second Offense and every offense thereafter: 2 days Behavior Improvement Center (BIC) 30 school day social suspension. Excessive Saturday Detentions/Double Detentions After a student has accumulated the maximum number of 7 incident assignments per semester, the student may be assigned remaining BICs and /or external suspensions.
BEHAVIOR IMPROVEMENT CENTER (BIC) This is an intervention that temporarily removes the student from their regular class schedule. • All students must report to the cafeteria at East Campus at 8:25 a.m. on the day of their assigned BIC. • Students who are assigned to BIC will be made aware of BIC procedures and expectations. • Students will also be expected to arrive at BIC with their Chromebook and all classroom materials needed to work. • Students are expected to complete all assigned work for the day. Any incomplete work may have academic consequences dependent upon the teacher’s discretion. • All students assigned to BIC are required to serve the number of hours assigned. This policy applies to all students including career internship students and early-dismissal students; no exceptions. • A student who refuses to serve a BIC assignment will be placed on external suspension. • Disruption of BIC by a student will be considered a serious offense and will result in further disciplinary consequences. • If a student is absent during the days when the student has been assigned to BIC, the days absent will not count toward completion of the student’s obligation. The student will be expected to complete their obligation upon return. • Excessive BICs – After a student has accumulated 7 incident assignments per semester, further discipline consequences will be determined. • ALL MAKE-UP WORK MUST BE TURNED IN THE DAY THE STUDENT RETURNS TO CLASS, UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH THE TEACHER.
SUSPENSIONS External Suspensions • Students may be disciplined for gross disobedience or misconduct, in which their continued presence at school would be a disruption or safety concern to the school or others in the school. The dean may determine that the student should be removed from the school for the general welfare of the school and for the benefit of the student involved. • Following notification, a parent/legal guardian has the right to review the suspension by calling the deans’ office. If the parent/legal guardian wishes to continue the review process after reviewing the suspension, the dean will direct the parent/legal guardian to the proper administrator. • External suspension may be paired up with BIC as a behavior consequence. A student may be out of school a number of days and in BIC a number of days per incident. • All students that go on external suspension will have a re-engagement meeting. • External Suspension days occur on student attendance days. • Any student who has been externally suspended is automatically placed on social suspension for the length of external suspension. This means that a student may not participate in any school function/activity while serving the external suspension. Students may also be placed on social suspension for extended periods of time if deemed necessary. Students who return to school property, including the Community Wellness Center, while on external suspension will be regarded as trespassing and subject to arrest and further disciplinary consequences will be determined. • Students will be able to make up all work from any external suspension at full credit. The teacher will be alerted to the student’s suspension; however, it is the responsibility of the student and/or parent/legal guardian to request work from student’s teachers. Electronic communication will be utilized as much as possible to promote self-advocacy for student learning and success. • ALL MAKE-UP WORK MUST BE TURNED IN THE DAY THE STUDENT RETURNS TO SCHOOL, UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH THE TEACHER. • Students receiving their third external suspension/incident assignment will be placed on social suspension for 90 school days.
External Suspensions - Excessive When a student’s inappropriate behavior has resulted in external suspension a total of 3 times, the student may be recommended for an expulsion
hearing.
SOCIAL SUSPENSIONS This is temporary removal from school functions both on and off campus, and the use of the Community Wellness Center. • Any student who has been externally suspended is automatically placed on social suspension for the length of the external suspension. This means that a student may not attend or participate in any school function/activity while serving the external suspension. • Students may also be placed on social suspension for extended periods of time if deemed necessary. • Students may be placed on social suspension after 13 or more countable absences in 3 or more periods in 1 semester. • Students may be placed on social suspension for a period of time determined by the dean for violations of the Student Behavior Code while attending extra-curricular activities. • Any student who violates the social suspension provisions will be issued an extension of the social suspension. • A student may not attend or participate in any school activity/function unless they are a member/participant of the activity/function while on social suspension.
EXPULSION This is removal of a student from school by the Board of Education. May only be used if other appropriate and available behavioral and disciplinary interventions have been exhausted and the student’s continuing presence in school would either: (1) pose a threat to the safety of other students, staff, or members of the school community, or (2) substantially disrupt, impede or interfere with the operation of the school. • Only the Board of Education has the authority to expel a student. • A notice of the pending expulsion hearing will be sent to the parent/legal guardian of the student. That notice will inform the parent/legal guardian of their right to meet with the district hearing officer to discuss the expulsion recommendation. • Any student appearing before the district hearing officer at an expulsion hearing shall have the right to be represented by the following people: Parent/legal guardian A legal representative • The maximum limit for any expulsion is 2 calendar years. • If a student returns to Lockport Township High School at the completion of the expulsion period, a re-engagement meeting will occur.
OTHER DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Restricted Pass The deans have the right to restrict student mobility during the course of the school day. Transportation Suspension The deans may suspend students from the use of LTHS transportation. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from school while on transportation suspension. Trespass Letter Individuals may be refused entry to LTHS sites or any part thereof.
RE-ENGAGEMENT MEETING A required attendance meeting with the building principal or designee, the student, parent/legal guardian, and any other support staff as needed, will be set upon the return of the student from an external suspension, expulsion, or alternative school setting. The goal of the meeting is to discuss any of the following, but not limited to: behavior incident, consequences, further conduct expectations, supports that may be needed to help with the student being successful in the school setting, make up work (to be received at full credit within a reasonable time frame), and future goals.
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR LETTER Interventions and supports shall be made to deter students, while at school or a school-related event, from engaging in aggressive behavior that may produce physical or psychological harm to someone else. If a student is involved in an incident that merits such action, an investigation will be conducted and a letter will be sent home.
THE ADMINISTRATION AND DEANS SPECIFICALLY RESERVE THE RIGHT, ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS, TO DEVIATE FROM THE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SET FORTH BELOW, WHEN IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER AND EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL. Parent/legal guardian will be contacted with the majority of the infractions, and many include a meeting with the parent/legal guardian.
ABSENCES (EXCESSIVE) OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Excessive - 13 or more countable absences in 3 or more periods in Social suspension for 90 school days one semester See Social Suspension Policies
AFFECTION OR PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Affection or PDA – Inappropriate displays Disciplinary action may range from warning to BIC
ALCOHOL OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Alcohol and/or Look-Alike Beverages - A student suspected of If student is suspected to be under the influence, the student may be being under the influence of and/or in possession of alcohol while requested to submit to a breathalyzer test. A refusal to submit to a attending school or a school-sponsored activity (on or off school breathalyzer test will result in the same consequences as being under property). the influence and/or in possession. 1st Offense – • Parent/legal guardian conference • External suspension • BIC • Social suspension for 90 school days • Completion of a school-approved assessment program within 10 days of the incident at parent/legal guardian expense • Police notification • Re-engagement meeting 2nd Offense – • All 1st offense disciplinary actions • Additional social suspension/restricted pass • Recommendation for Expulsion based on investigation
ALTERING SCHOOL DOCUMENTS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Altering School Documents – Any passes, tests, etc. Disciplinary action may range from BIC to recommendation for expulsion.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY TOWARD A STAFF MEMBER AND/OR A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Assault and Battery Toward a Staff Member and/or a School External suspension pending recommendation for expulsion based Board Member upon investigation and police notification
ASSAULT AND BATTERY TOWARD A STUDENT OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Assault and Battery Toward a Student External suspension pending recommendation for expulsion based upon investigation and police notification
AUTOMOBILES/PARKING/PARKING LOT SEARCHES OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Motor Vehicle Violations 1st Offense – 1 Saturday detention/double detention No parking is allowed on the streets or businesses of the immediate 2nd Offense and every offense thereafter –2 Saturday school community during school hours. detentions/double detentions
Any student in a motor vehicle during school hours
Any student given permission (permit) to drive to school must park in the designated area on campus.
Parking is prohibited in staff parking areas at either campus. Driving to school is a privilege and repeated parking violations and/or Revocation of parking privileges. unsafe driving practices will not be tolerated. A ticket may be issued and/or motor vehicle will be towed and stored at owner’s expense. Student will also be subject to the above- described disciplinary consequences.
BOMB THREATS/SCHOOL VIOLENCE THREATS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Bomb Threats/School Violence Threats Based on an investigation regarding the severity of the offense, disciplinary action: • May range from external suspension to a recommendation for expulsion • Other interventions may be recommended • Parents/legal guardians of all involved students will be contacted • Police notification • Restitution of any incurred charges to District 205
BULLYING / THREAT (VERBAL, WRITTEN, OR CYBER) / INTIMIDATION / AGGRESSIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOR OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Threat (Verbal, Cyber, or Written), Intimidation, Aggressive • Disciplinary action may range from BIC to a recommendation for Student Behavior, or “Bullying” Directed Toward a Student. expulsion (Public Act 92-260) • Interventions may be recommended This includes verbal, written, and cyber harassment initiated from • Parent/legal guardian contact school equipment during school hours and/or at school sponsored • Police notification events.
CAFETERIA VIOLATIONS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Violation of Cafeteria Expectations – All students utilizing the Disciplinary action may range from Saturday or double detention to cafeteria will be held responsible for cleaning their tables, the area BIC, and a possible change of lunch period or seating area. under and around their tables, and the area from the serving line to their tables.
CHEATING OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Cheating – Behaving in an unethical manner. Cheating, plagiarism, Disciplinary action may range from classroom consequences to or any other types of deception. external suspension, depending on the seriousness of the offense.
CLASS CUTS / TUTORING CUTS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Class Cuts/Tutoring Cuts 1st Offense- 2 Detentions and parent/legal guardian contact • A student who does not report to one of their classes, study halls, 2nd Offense and Every Offense Thereafter- Disciplinary action may or lunch. range from 2 detentions to BIC and parent/legal guardian contact. • A student who leaves one of their classes, study halls, or lunch early. • A student who does not sign in at the Media Center, Nurse’s Office, Dean’s Office, Guidance Service’s Office, or College Career Center. • A student who stays in homeroom and does not attend tutoring.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Violation of Conflict Resolution After conflict resolution is completed, any violation of the agreement will result in disciplinary consequences.
DANCE RULES AND/OR VIOLATIONS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Dance Violations – Inappropriate Dancing, Behavior, Actions, Disciplinary action may range from being asked to leave the dance to and/or Attire subsequent disciplinary actions without reimbursement.
DEROGATORY, RACIAL, OR ETHNIC LANGUAGE, SYMBOLS, AND/OR ACTIVITIES OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Derogatory Racial or Ethnic Language, Symbols, and/or Based on an investigation regarding the severity of the offense, Activities - those things, deemed offensive or abusive, including disciplinary action may range from external suspension to a those associated with computer use. recommendation for expulsion. Other interventions may be recommended. Parent/legal guardian of all involved students will be contacted. Police may also be contacted.
DISTURBANCE, DISRESPECT, AND/OR DEFIANCE OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Disturbance, Disrespect, and/or Defiance – refusing to comply with Disciplinary action may range from detention to BIC depending on the a reasonable request made by a staff member. seriousness of the offense.
DITCH DAY OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Class Ditch Day – LTHS does not sanction a class ditch day of any BIC sort.
DRESS CODE OFFENSE (Inappropriate Attire) DISCIPLINARY ACTION Pants 1st Offense – Warning: Dress attire must be changed to meet the • No undergarments are to be seen - (an undergarment is dress code requirement and parent/legal guardian may be contacted. anything under your shirt/top or pants/jeans/shorts). • Shorts, dresses, and skirts must be no shorter than fingertip 2nd Offense – 1 Detention: Dress attire must be changed to meet the with shoulders down. dress code requirement and parent/legal guardian may be contacted. • Pants, including jeans, must be worn at the waist. • Pants should be the appropriate size (sagging pants, pant 3rd Offense and every offense thereafter: Disciplinary action may legs that are excessively baggy, excessively tight, or see- range from detentions to BIC. Dress attire must be changed to meet through are not permitted). the dress code requirement and parent/legal guardian will be • Clothing may not have holes that reveal skin above finger-tip contacted. length with shoulders down. • All clothing should not be excessively tight or see-through. Tops • Top attire must touch bottom attire at all times including while standing, walking and sitting. • Crop tops, low neck lines, see-through clothing, including lace, tube tops, spaghetti straps, loose-fitting tank tops, one- shoulder tops, or halter tops are not allowed. Necklines should not show cleavage. Tops may not be excessively tight. For tank tops, 3-finger rule on width of strap. • No undergarments are to be seen - (an undergarment is anything under your shirt/top or pants/jeans/shorts). • Oversized sweatshirts may not be worn inside the premises. • Clothing may not have holes, slits, or frayed areas. • Midriffs front and back must be covered – (this includes athletic uniforms). • Clothing displaying vulgar language, obscene gestures, alcohol, or containing references to drugs, gang content, or tobacco, sexually offensive, suggestive, or violent content may not be worn at school. Outerwear • Sunglasses may not be worn indoors during the school day. • Hats and other non-religious head coverings may not be worn inside the premises. • Bandanas may not be worn.
• Clothing designed for outdoor attire (coats, gloves, hats, etc.) are not to be worn during the school day. Accessories • Inappropriate jewelry (including spiked jewelry and/or accessories) is not to be worn. • Pocket chains are not to be exposed at any time. Shoes • Shoes must be worn in school at all times. • Soft-soled slippers may not be worn in school. • No “heelys” or wheel-soled shoes
DRUGS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Drugs During the School Day or at Any School-Sponsored 1st Offense – Activity (on and off school property) • Parent/legal guardian conference • A student suspected of being under the influence of, and/or • External suspension possessing drugs, steroids, narcotics, marijuana, including • BIC medical marijuana, “look-alike” drugs, prescription drugs, and • Completion of a school-approved assessment program drug paraphernalia, including caffeine inhalants. within 10 days of the incident at parent/legal guardian • Any substance inhaled, injected, smoked, consumed, or expense otherwise ingested or absorbed with the intention of causing a • Police notification physiological or psychological change in the body, including • Social suspension for 90 school days without limitation, pure caffeine in a tablet or powdered form. • Re-engagement meeting 2nd Offense – • All 1st offense disciplinary actions • Additional social suspension/restricted pass • Recommendation for Expulsion based on investigation • Sale and/or distribution or intent to deliver drugs, steroids, Parent/legal guardian conference, immediate removal from building, narcotics, marijuana, “look-alike” drugs, and/or prescription notification of police, external suspension pending investigation. drugs. Possession of paraphernalia used for the sale and Recommendation for Expulsion based on outcome of investigation. distribution of drugs.
ELECTRONICS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION For reasons of safety and security, use of technology (including 1st Offense- phones) in hallways is restricted during the academic school day. The • 1 Saturday or double detention use of cell phones is prohibited from the start of the first period until • Seizure of device and all of its components. the end of the last period of the school day, unless they are being 2nd Offense- used for education in a classroom, with teacher permission or while • 2 Saturday or double detentions sitting in the cafeteria for lunch. No headphones or earbuds are • Seizure of device and all of its components permissible in the hallways and cafeteria. The use of noise- 3rd Offense and Every Offense Thereafter- reducing headphones is prohibited at all times. • 2 days BIC • Social suspension for 60 school days Misuse of technology, is strictly prohibited. Misuse includes, but is not • Seizure of device and all of its components limited to: • Disrupting of the educational environment Refusal to turn over the device and all of its components will • Violating the rights of others result in- • Using the device to communicate or take photos in locker rooms • External suspension for 2 school days or bathrooms • Social suspension for 60 school days • Cheating • Violating the student conduct rules All liability for loss or theft rests with the student. • Using the device to request a parent pick up when ill. Students must go through the nurse’s office.
Unauthorized use of an electronic device during a lockdown may result in disciplinary consequences.
Electronic or photographic devices may not be used in taking, Disciplinary action may range from Saturday or double detention to transmitting, or sharing pictures or videos without school Recommendation for Expulsion. Student may also be placed on social authorization. suspension. SEXTING: Sending, receiving, or possessing sexually explicit or Disciplinary action may range from BIC to Recommendation for otherwise inappropriate pictures or images, commonly known as Expulsion depending on the seriousness of the offense. Other “sexting.” Prohibited conduct specifically includes without limitation, interventions may be recommended. Parent/legal guardian of all creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an involved students will be contacted. Police will be contacted. Student indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use will be placed on social suspension for 90 school days. of a computer, electronic device, or cellular phone.
FALSE FIRE ALARMS / FALSE EMERGENCY CALLS / FALSE CODE CALLS / FALSE LOCKDOWN OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION False Fire Alarms/False Emergency Calls/False Code Calls/False • External suspension pending investigation Lockdown Activation • Social suspension • Recommendation for Expulsion proceedings based on investigation • Police notification • Restitution of any incurred charges to the district
FIGHTING / AGGRESSIVE PHYSICAL CONTACT OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Fighting/Aggressive Physical Contact 1st Offense - Verbal and/or written instigation, promotion, and/or incitement of a • External suspension fight. • BIC • Social suspension for 90 school days Videotaping and transmitting a conflict may be considered a form of • If deemed necessary, the aggressor may receive additional instigation. consequences, including additional external suspension days and/or additional social suspension days. • Police notification • Student may be taken to the police station and charged accordingly. • Re-engagement meeting • Conflict resolution • Parent/legal guardian conference Failure to comply with agreed terms of resolution will result in disciplinary action and parent conference before return.
2nd Offense – • All 1st offense disciplinary actions • Additional social suspension • Recommendation for Expulsion based on investigation Refusal to disperse and/or follow a staff member’s request Disciplinary action may range from BIC to external suspension. during a fight
FIRECRACKERS, SMOKE BOMBS, STINK BOMBS, EXPLOSIVE OBJECTS, AND SIMILAR DEVICES OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Firecrackers, Smoke Bombs, Stink Bombs, Explosive Objects Disciplinary action may range from external suspension to a and Similar Devices Recommendation for Expulsion depending upon the seriousness of the offense. Parent/legal guardian and police will be notified.
FORGERY OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Forgery – Permission Slips, Notes, and Phone Calls, Temporary 1st Offense – I.D.’s • 1 Saturday or double detention • Parent/legal guardian conference 2nd Offense and every offense thereafter – • 2 Saturday or double detentions • Parent/legal guardian conference
FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, GANGS, GANG ACTIVITIES, CULTS, SECRET SOCIETIES, AND OTHER GROUPS NOT SANCTIONED BY LTHS DISTRICT 205 OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Fraternities, Sororities, Gangs, Gang Activity, Cults, Secret 1st Offense – Societies, and Other Groups not sanctioned by Lockport • Parent/legal guardian conference Township High School District 205 • External suspension From the Illinois State School Code, Article 31-1: A public school • BIC fraternity, sorority, gang, cult, or secret society, in this article means • Police notification any organization, composed wholly or in part of public school pupils, • Social suspension for remaining years at LTHS which seeks to perpetuate itself by taking in additional members from • Re-engagement meeting the pupils enrolled in such school on the basis of the decision of its • Restricted pass membership rather than upon the free choice of any pupil in the 2nd Offense – school who is qualified by the rules of the school to fill the special • All 1st offense disciplinary actions aims of the organization. • Recommendation for Expulsion based on investigation Confirmation of a student being in a public school fraternity, sorority,
gang, cult, or secret society, or soliciting for membership, displaying
or possessing symbols or engaging in other activities. • Active recruiting or tagging of school property. 1st Offense – • Convoluted handshaking will be interpreted as a gang sign. • External suspension • Any form of dress or appearance deemed to be gang affiliated • BIC • Gang Language • Social suspension for 120 school days • Re-engagement meeting • Police notification • Restitution of damage to the district • Restricted pass 2nd Offense – • All 1st offense disciplinary actions • Additional social suspension • Recommendation for Expulsion based on investigation
GAMBLING OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Gambling – Students are not to gamble in school. This includes Disciplinary action may range from detentions to external online gambling. suspension, depending on the seriousness of the offense. Items may be confiscated.
HALLWAY DISRUPTIONS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Disciplinary action may range from detention to BIC.
HAZING/INITIATIONS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Hazing is defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act Disciplinary action may range from BIC to Recommendation for directed to or required of a student for the purpose of being Expulsion depending on the severity of the offense. initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any group, organization, club, or athletic team whose members are/or include other students.
HORSEPLAY-PUSHING AND/OR SHOVING OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Horseplay-Pushing and/or Shoving Disciplinary action may range from detention to BIC.
ID CARDS/LANYARDS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Identification Disciplinary action will range from verbal warning, social suspension, All students must wear and display their LTHS lanyard with or detention depending on number of incidents. current school year ID all day when on school premises, except during PE class. • Students must wear the lanyard with ID around their neck; photo and lanyard visible at all times
• Students may not exchange the school provided lanyard for a personal lanyard • Students may not alter, cut, puncture, or add anything to school ID/lanyard including stickers, pen marks, pins, etc. • Students may be subject to disciplinary actions for not wearing the lanyard and ID card • Students who lose/misplace the lanyard and/or ID card must pay for a new ID and/or new lanyard. ID Defiance Disciplinary action may range from detention to external suspension • Refusing to wear ID properly based on investigation. • Refusing to identify oneself • Providing false identification • Evading or running from a staff member • Wearing someone else’s ID • Refusing to wear temporary ID
IGNITING FIRES OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Igniting Fires • External suspension pending investigation • Recommendation for Expulsion based upon investigation • Police notification • Restitution of damages or any incurred charges to the district.
INCITING AN INCIDENT OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Inciting an Incident Disciplinary action may range from detention to external suspension, depending on the seriousness of the offense.
LASERS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Lasers – LTHS prohibits the possession and/or use of laser devices Confiscation of device(s) and parent/legal guardian contact by students on or in school property. • Possession • Use and/or repeated violations Confiscation of device(s) and parent/legal guardian contact. Disciplinary action ranging from detention to BIC.
LEAVING / RE- ENTERING BUILDING DURING SCHOOL HOURS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Leaving or re-entering the building during the school day without 1st Offense – 2 Saturday/double detentions permission or assisting others to leave or enter the building 2nd Offense and every offense thereafter – 2 days BIC
Once a student leaves school premises, the student is not allowed to take the activity bus.
The school must have contact with a Parent/Legal Guardian prior to the student leaving the building.
LOITERING OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Loitering – Students are to leave school property at the end of the 1st Offense – school day unless they are involved in a school activity, under the • Documented warning direct supervision of a school sponsor, or are required to serve a 2nd Offense – detention. • 1 Saturday or double detention 3rd Offense and every offense thereafter – • BIC • Police notification for a trespassing violation • Social suspension for 30 school days
MISBEHAVIOR AT A SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITY AND/OR IN THE COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Misbehavior at a School Sponsored Activity and/or in the 1st Offense - Any student ejected from a school sponsored activity will Community Wellness Center receive the appropriate discipline for the behavior which caused the student’s ejection and may be placed on social suspension for a period of time to be determined by the dean. 2nd Offense – Automatic additional social suspension for a period of time to be determined by the dean.
PASS MISUSE OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Pass Misuse Disciplinary action may range from a detention to BIC and student may be added to Restricted Pass List.
ROBBERY (SHAKEDOWN-EXTORTION) OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Robbery (Shakedown-Extortion) • External suspension pending Recommendation for Expulsion based upon investigation • BIC • Social suspension for 90 school days • Re-engagement meeting • Police notification • Restitution within10 days of the offense
SAFETY VIOLATIONS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Safety Violation – Any student who does not comply with the safety Disciplinary action may range from 2 detentions to external rules of the shops, laboratories, physical education facilities, etc., as suspension. set forth by the instructor, or commits an offense that jeopardizes the safety or risks injury to others.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Sexual Harassment – Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for • Range from BIC to Recommendation for Expulsion depending sexual favors, indecent exposure (including mooning), other verbal or on the seriousness of the offense physical conduct of a sexual or sex-based nature by anyone that has • Recommendation of other interventions the purpose or effect of: • Parent/legal guardian contact • interfering with a student’s educational/social environment; • Police notification • creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational/social • Social suspension for 90 school days environment; • Re-engagement meeting • depriving a student of educational aid, benefits, services or treatment.
STEALING AND/OR BEING IN POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Stealing and/or Being in Possession of Stolen Property 1st Offense - • External suspension pending Recommendation for Expulsion based upon investigation • Social suspension for 90 school days • Re-engagement meeting • Police notification • Restitution within10 days of the offense 2nd Offense – • All 1st offense disciplinary actions • Additional social suspension • Recommendation for Expulsion based on investigation
TECHNOLOGY OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Violation of Acceptable Use Policy The disciplinary action may range from detention to Recommendation for Expulsion depending on the seriousness of the offense
THREAT (VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR INTIMIDATION DIRECTED TOWARD A STAFF OR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Threat (Verbal or Written) or Intimidation Directed Toward a Staff Disciplinary action may range from external suspension to a or School Board Member Recommendation for Expulsion pending investigation. This includes but is not limited to cyber harassment initiated from • External suspension school equipment and/or during school hours. • BIC • Social suspension • Notification of police • Student may be taken to the police station and charged accordingly. • Re-engagement meeting • Parent/legal guardian contact
THROWING SNOWBALLS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Throwing Snowballs Detention
TRANSPORTATION INFRACTIONS ALL GENERAL DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES APPLY TO ALL TRANSPORTED STUDENTS ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING RULES: OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION • Disturbance Disciplinary action may range from a detention to Recommendation • Defiance for Expulsion depending on the seriousness of the offense. This may • Disrespect include suspension from transportation. Refusing to Comply with a Reasonable Request Made by a Bus Driver. Excessive Suspensions from Transportation. After a student has been suspended from transportation, upon any further code violation, which calls for a suspension from transportation, the student may be recommended for suspension from transportation for the remainder of the year. • Tampering with Safety Equipment, Emergency Doors, Disciplinary action will range from 2 detentions to Recommendation Radios, Instrument Panel, Driver Controls, or Safety for Expulsion, depending on the seriousness of the situation. This Violations, including throwing objects within, at, or out of may include suspension from transportation. the bus. • Vandalism or Destruction of School Buses. 1st Offense - Restitution will be made within 10 days of offense. Disciplinary action may range from detentions to suspensions, and/or possible Recommendation for Expulsion, and/or civil action. This may include suspension from transportation.
2nd Offense - External suspension pending to Recommendation for Expulsion based upon investigation and/or civil action, and restitution. This may include suspension from transportation.
TRUANCY District 205 recognizes a responsibility to establish and maintain an attendance program to reduce and discourage truancy in our district. For purposes of understanding truancy and absenteeism, the following definitions are provided directly from Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/26-2a). • “Truant” shall mean: a student subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent without valid cause for a school day or portion thereof. • “Chronic or habitual truant” shall be defined as a child who is subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent without valid cause from such attendance for 5% or more of the previous 180 regular attendance days. • Excessive absences, even with a parent/legal guardian contact, can result in truancy days as per discretion of the dean. OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Truancies – 3 or more periods within the school day Disciplinary action may range from Saturday/double detentions to BIC. Student will also be placed on social suspension. Repeated truancies will result in: • Guidance contact
• Parent/legal guardian conference • Referral to the Will County Truancy Office Parent/legal guardian contact will be maintained throughout the truancy process.
UNAUTHORIZED PRESENCE OUTSIDE OF BUILDING INCLUDING DURING LUNCH PERIODS OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Unauthorized Presence Outside of Building Including During • 2 days BIC or 2 Saturday/double detentions Lunch Periods • Repeated offenses will result in further disciplinary action at the discretion of the deans.
VANDALISM OR DESTRUCTION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Vandalism, Destruction, or Defacing of School Property • Disciplinary action may range from BIC to a Recommendation (including PE or athletic equipment) or Private Property on for Expulsion based upon investigation. School Premises • External suspension • BIC • Restitution within 10 days of offense • Parent/legal guardian contact • Police notification • Social suspension for 90 School Days
VAPING / SMOKING / TOBACCO OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Smoking/Tobacco 1st Offense – • Possession, sale, purchase, and/or use of vapes, electronic • 2 days BIC cigarettes, hooka pipes, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, and “look- • Parent/legal guardian contact alike” tobacco products • Ticket/fine from the Lockport Police Department for violation of • Students may not use or be in possession of tobacco on or in a city ordinance. (Ordinance 94-376), if applicable. visible sight of either school grounds or school sponsored • Restricted pass list activities. ***Vaping products may be tested for illegal substances. If tested positive, all disciplinary actions under the section for drugs would apply. 2rd Offense and every offense thereafter – • 2 days external suspension • Parent/legal guardian contact • Ticket/Fine from the Lockport Police Department for violation of a city ordinance. (Ordinance 94-376), if applicable. • Restricted pass list • Re-engagement meeting • 60 Day Social suspension Possession/use of matches and lighters or any flammable devices 1st Offense – • 1 Saturday/double detention • Parent/legal guardian contact • Confiscation 2nd Offense – • 1 Day BIC • Parent/legal guardian contact • Restricted pass list • Confiscation *Further disciplinary action may be incurred after investigation of device.
VULGAR OR OBSCENE GESTURES, ACTIONS, MATERIALS, OR LANGUAGE OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Vulgar or Obscene Gestures, Actions, Materials or Language Disciplinary action may range from Saturday or double detention to external suspension.
WEAPONS AND/OR AMMUNITION OFFENSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION Weapons and/or Ammunition • Object(s) will be confiscated and turned in to the Deans’ Office • Police notification The possession, distribution, purchasing, or selling of a weapon on • External suspension from school pending Recommendation for school premises or property at any school-sponsored activity or Expulsion for not less than 1 calendar year based upon event, or any activity or event, which bears a reasonable relationship investigation to school is prohibited. The term “weapon” means possession, use, • Re-engagement meeting control or transfer of any object which may be used to cause bodily • Social suspension for remaining year(s) at LTHS harm, including but not limited to knives, guns, firearms, rifles, shotguns, brass knuckles, billy clubs, taser guns, pepper spray, or “look-alikes” thereof. Such items as baseball bats, pipes, bottles, locks, sticks, pencils, and pens may be considered weapons if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm.
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
LTHS District 205 provides technology for use as a tool to enhance classroom teaching and learning. Access to the computer Network and the Internet offers valuable, diverse, and unique resources to users. The appropriate use of technology promotes educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
CURRICULUM It is the mission of the District 205 educational community to provide a curriculum for its students which is dynamic, engaging, and sensitive to the continually changing needs of a global society. To that end, the District 205 educational community is committed to providing the necessary technological tools and instruction which will maximize each user's ability to acquire, retrieve, construct, and present information. The use of the District 205 computer Network and Internet resources shall be consistent with the curriculum objectives adopted by the district as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of its students. The Internet and District 205's computer Network are part of the District's curriculum and not a public forum for general use.
PRIVILEGE STATEMENT The use of LTHS’s computer Network and connections to the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use as defined by Board Policy will result in cancellation of the privilege. Improper or prohibited use of the District computer Network may also result in the imposition of disciplinary measures as defined by the District's Student Behavior Code.
MONITORING OF USER ACCOUNTS LTHS intends to monitor use of its Network including, but not limited to, e-mail, Internet access, downloaded materials, storage media, printing, and other general activity. Accordingly, District staff may review files and messages created or viewed by users at any time. Although staff members will monitor and promote proper use of the Internet/Network, it is the responsibility of each person to use the Internet/Network in a responsible and appropriate manner and the District specifically disclaims liability for any harm caused by misuse of the Internet/Network or from any materials or information obtained from the Internet/Network.
ACCEPTABLE USE The purpose of using computer technology is to support research and education that promotes the values and objectives of this community of learners. All use of the Network must be consistent with the purpose and in accordance with this policy. The District's authorization for internet access is a privilege that requires each user to adhere to the responsibility of acceptable use. This Policy does not attempt to state all required and prescribed behavior by users, however, some examples are provided:
1. Acceptable Use: Access and use of the school district's computers must be in accordance with the mission of LTHS District 205 and promote the purpose of education or research. The District system may not be used for any unlawful activity or for any commercial activities. The following general guidelines are noted. Acceptable Use Guidelines: a. Be responsible for hardware and software equipment (i.e. notify your teacher of any change in the condition of equipment). b. All communication must be respectful of others. c. For your safety, do not reveal any personal information about yourself or others. d. At all times you are expected to be polite and considerate.
2. Network Etiquette: You are expected to abide by the general rules of decency; which include, but are not limited to the following: a. Avoid using offensive, provocative or vulgar language. b. Do not misrepresent yourself or others on the Network. c. Recognize that electronic mail and other correspondence is not necessarily private. And, remember that school staff may review and access your messages at any time. d. Never engage in any illegal activities.
3. Users are not to engage in any form of: a. "Hacking" (unauthorized probing) and/or "Cracking" (making unauthorized changes); bypassing the Internet filtering proxy, using proxy avoidance sites. b. Downloading of copyrighted material or making unauthorized copies of software found on District computers or otherwise violating any license agreement; accessing inappropriate or unauthorized areas. c. Wasting physical and/or electronic resources. d. Sending anonymous messages. e. Introducing a "virus" to the system. f. Using the district technology for personal (financial) gain. g. Transmitting or accessing any obscene, lewd, lascivious or pornographic material.
4. Access to Network resource: Each person is given an individual user ID and password to logon to school Network resource: a. DO NOT share your school user ID or password to others.
b. Do not use your school user ID and password to gain access to unauthorized school resources. c. Never use another person’s user ID and password at any time. d. If you are unable to access resources with your school user ID and password please ask a staff member for help.
5. Network data drives: Users will be given an Network drive to save and store school classroom related work only: a. DO NOT share your data with other users. b. Network storage should contain school related material only. c. Network storage should not contain illegal or copyrighted material.
UNACCEPTABLE USE You, the user of district resources, are expected to be responsible for your actions. Misuse of the equipment or the Network will result in consequences that may include denial of user privilege, suspension or even expulsion from school, and restitution. In situations where a negligent act has caused a loss to the District, the perpetrator will be expected to make restitution for the damages or be responsible for reimbursing the District as a result of the unauthorized use or misuse. When in doubt about any particular action, the user is expected to ask the teacher for advice.
Computer and Internet/Network users are expected to follow the direction of their instructor and conform to the educational purpose of the technological equipment. Inappropriate conduct will be referred to the dean of students or the administration for assessment and possible disciplinary action. The system administrator, in conjunction with the administration may investigate incidences of unacceptable use. Users will be held accountable for their misuse of the system and equipment.
NO WARRANTIES LTHS District 205 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 users may suffer. These damages include loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, missed-deliveries, service interruptions or errors and/or omissions caused by the negligence of user. Use of any information obtained via the Internet/Network is at the user's own risk. The District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained by Internet/Network users.
RESTITUTION The user agrees to make compensation to LTHS District 205 for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the District relating to, or arising out of any breach of this policy and/or procedures. The user will also be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees, including telephone charges, long-distance charges, per-minute surcharges, fines for breach of license, and/or equipment or line costs.
SECURITY The Internet/Network security is essential for the user to maintain. If the user can identify a security problem on the Internet/Network, the user must notify the teacher and/or the Network administrator. The security problem is not to be divulged or demonstrated to any other user. The user is to keep their account and password confidential. Another user's account and password is not to be used for any reason or at any time. Attempts to log-on to the Internet/Network as a Network administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access to the Internet/Network.
VANDALISM Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges and other disciplinary action as prescribed in this policy and the Student Handbook. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt (physical or electronic) to harm or destroy hardware, software, or data of another user, the Internet, or any other Network. This includes, but is not limited to, the downloading, uploading or creation of computer viruses.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION Individuals who violate this policy may be subject to one or all of the following consequences: 1. Reimbursement to the district by the offender for costs incurred by the district to return the computer equipment, programs, files, telecommunication Network and room environment to full operating condition. 2. Access to Network resources may be limited, suspended, or revoked (without notice to user). 3. May range from detention to external suspension. 4. Recommendation for an expulsion hearing. 5. Notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATION The guidelines of this policy are provided so that you are aware of your responsibilities. In general this requires efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of the Network resources. If an individual in LTHS District 205 violates any of these provisions, disciplinary consequences as set forth and described in this document may be applied.
Lockport Township High School
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Code of Conduct
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Athletics and Activities
A Century of Traditions…
Shaping the Future
Home of the Porters
Statement of Philosophy Positive Experiences Welcome to Lockport Township High School - one of the best extra-curricular programs in the state. Enjoy every minute of your experience and consider how you will impact LTHS extra-curricular teams and organizations during your involvement. While you are here remember our mantra — “good things happen to good people who work hard!”
Extra-Curricular activities at LTHS provide students with opportunities for success and to experience personal growth which will aid in the transition to adulthood.
Sportsmanship Successful achievement does not occur by chance or by skill alone. There is another ingredient which cannot be measured, but is readily recognized by every parent, fan, sponsor, coach, or participant. It is a positive “ATTITUDE”.
When a team or individual takes the position against an opponent this attitude is prevalent. This reflects the school’s commitment, desire, determination, leadership...it reflects CHARACTER. These qualities create an ATTITUDE that produces championship performances and unforgettable memories for all concerned and ensures success in life outside of sports and after high school.
The IHSA and LTHS believe that sportsmanship is a core value and its promotion and practice are essential.
This code of conduct applies to all parents/fans involved in athletics and activities. 1. Parents/Fans will promote academic, emotional, physical and moral well-being above desires and pressure to win. 2. Parents/Fans will teach, enforce, advocate, model, and promote the development of good character to include: • Trustworthiness • Respect • Responsibility • Fairness • Caring • Citizenship 3. Parents/Fans will respect participants, officials, opponents, and all other involved. 4. Parents/Fans will promote fair play and uphold the spirit of the rules in the activity. 5. Parents/Fans will model appropriate behavior at all times.
I have read and understand the requirements of this Code of Conduct and acknowledge that I may be forbidden from attending contests, performances, or meeting/practices if I violate any of its provisions.
We salute our students, parents, and fans who have demonstrated this positive ATTITUDE. Learning to win and lose in a proper manner is an important life lesson to learn at LTHS.
Extra-Curriculars are a Privilege Participation in student activities and athletics is considered an extension of, but separate from, the regular school program. While the regular program is a right afforded to each student, participation in athletics and activities is a privilege. This privilege asks students to meet certain expectations beyond those found in the traditional classroom setting. Since participation is a privilege, the school has the authority to suspend or revoke this privilege for those who do not conduct themselves in a responsible manner as determined by LTHS. Nothing in this handbook or Code of Conduct is intended, nor shall it be construed, as creating any right, contractual or otherwise, to participate in student activities or athletics, or to any procedure or process in connection with any suspension or revocation of the privilege of participating in student activities or athletics.
Expectations and Responsibilities Participation in extra-curriculars carries with it certain responsibilities. Students owe it to themselves and their teams to strive for the best possible educational experiences while at LTHS. Educational and extra-curricular experiences prepare students for future endeavors. All students involved in extra-curriculars are expected to abide by all school rules and regulations as outlined in the Porter Planner Student Handbook and current IHSA Athletic Eligibility Rules and Regulations (also in the Porter Planner). Compliance is required year round and regardless of whether the particular sport or activity is in season or not.
Team Concept Spirit and unity begin and end with each individual. Students should be proud and happy about school and team accomplishments.
Championships are built around students who are unselfish toward their teammates in and out of school. It is imperative that the participants and parents support the team concept by putting the team before self-interests. LTHS has achieved numerous state titles and many top four finishes because students, parents, coaches, sponsors, teachers, administration, and community members have all been united toward achieving team goals. We need to continue this sense of unity and solidarity to maintain the level of success we have enjoyed. How will you answer the following questions: “Can the team count on me?” and “Are my actions supporting the coach and the team?” A team meeting for both parent and athlete shall be held in order to review and explain specific sport team rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Attendance Students shall attend school daily and adhere to the specific attendance requirements for each activity/sport. We firmly believe that for students to attain their fullest potential, daily practice is essential. Non-attendance may result in suspension from contests and/or dismissal from the team. Additionally, students shall NOT be allowed to participate in contests or practices unless they have attended at least a half a day of school (4 periods); however, in rare cases the administration reserves the right to make an exception depending on circumstances. This policy does not include weekends or days when school is not in session.
Academics • It is an Illinois statute that students meet academic requirements in order to be eligible for IHSA competition (No Pass, No Play). All students participating in IHSA at LTHS must be passing five classes (2.5 credits including P.E.). Initial eligibility shall be checked at the beginning of the semester. Any student who did NOT pass five classes shall be ruled ineligible for the entire next semester. • At the end of each semester grading period the final eligibility will be determined by the outcome of the student’s final semester grade. All students participating in IHSA at LTHS must be passing five classes (2.5 credits including P.E.). • Additionally, weekly grade checks shall take place during the season. Participants must pass five classes each week to be eligible to compete. Those NOT passing five classes shall be suspended for the entire following week. Thus, the grade report on Thursday shall be applied to the following Monday-Saturday playing schedule. Participants who are ineligible due to academics shall be expected to practice and follow all team rules as per each Head Coach/Sponsor. • All students must: complete assignments on time, do quality work, seek help immediately from the instructor or a classmate when having difficulty, inform a coach if seeking help after school, schedule home study time and stick to it. • Parents are encouraged to check homework, require and review the Porter Planner with your student, review progress reports and check grades and attendance on-line at lths.org., dialogue with teachers, attend conferences, and sign up for Parent Portal at www.lths.org. • Students participating in IHSA competition are strongly encouraged to take 6 classes each semester. • NCAA Clearinghouse: o As a prospective college student-athlete at a Division I or II institution, you have certain responsibilities to attend to before you may participate. Information concerning who needs to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse and what documents should be submitted can be found in The Guide for College-Bound Student-Athletes http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CBSA17.pdf
ATTENTION: All prospective student-athletes intending to enroll in an NCAA Division I or II institution for the first time on or after August 1, 2007, must complete the NCAA Amateurism Certification questionnaire. The LTHS Guidance department has all materials you need to get started. See your counselor or the following web site. https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
Removal from a Team Athletes who quit or are removed from a team are not allowed to participate in another sport during the same season. The exception would be the student who is advised by the coach to participate in another sport because of lack of aptitude for the current placement.
Transportation All athletes are expected to use district transportation to and from events. This is an excellent time for coaches and players to communicate informally and build team cohesiveness that is a vital part of the athletic experience. Should there be an emergency; an athlete may be released only to their parent/guardian. Athletes shall never be released to someone other than a parent without prior written permission. Activity buses shall run each day. Coaches shall make every effort to end practices so that students can use the activity buses. Check with coaches for exceptions to these times.
Communication Good communication is paramount for a successful experience. Mandatory parent meetings are held at the beginning of each sport season so that the coach may review rules, expectations, and other team rules and guidelines. The coach shall also provide contact information and provide the best method to reach him/her. • We have also launched the LTHS Athletic Web Site at http://il.8to18.com/lockport You can also access the site through the school web page at www.lths.org Here you will find all essential information such as schedules, scores, stories, mandatory forms, cancellations, postponements, changes, articles of interest, character education, and much more. We encourage your
feedback in order to improve the site. Call or e-mail the Athletic Office with suggestions. • As with everything we do, we believe in the primacy of “teachable moments.” When students are having an issue, we need to seize this opportunity to teach life skills to resolve conflict. We expect students and parents to follow a path to positive communication when dealing with issues. 1. Student contacts the coach; 2. Student contacts the Head Coach; 3. Parent contacts the coach; 4. Parent contacts the Athletic/Activities Director; 5. Parent contacts Principal. If these steps are followed, concerns shall be heard by the appropriate person in the proper venue and resolution will follow.
Medical Concerns • Our first priority at LTHS is the safety of our athletes. We take precautions to ensure that safety. The Athletic Department and coaching staff understand that sports related injuries occur. If an athlete is injured, the athlete must report to an athletic trainer! We have certified athletic trainers on staff who can effectively deal with injuries. • Should an athlete see a physician, the athlete must have a WRITTEN RELEASE signed by that physician allowing the athlete to resume participation. If a student is excused from P.E. for medical reasons, the student may not participate in athletics until released by a physician. • Athletic participation has inherent dangers and risk. Even when competition and practice is within the rules of the sport and athletes are following the instruction of the coach, catastrophic injuries may still occur. These injuries may include, but are not limited to: serious head, neck or spinal injuries, complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, or death. Serious injury to any of the internal organs, bones, ligaments, muscles; tendons or other aspects of the musculoskeletal system are possible. The injuries that may occur may affect an athlete’s future ability to: 1. participate in athletic programs and recreational activities, 2. engage in other business or social activities, 3. earn a living. To attempt to avoid the possibility of injury, athletes should follow the instructions of the coach and athletic trainer at all times regarding techniques, training and team rules; always participate within the rules of the sport. • An IHSA pre-participation physical examination is mandatory for all students wishing to participate in athletic programs at LTHS. Incoming freshman may use their school physical to satisfy this requirement. Physicals must be renewed each year in order to participate.
Concussion Management Guidelines During the 2015-2016 school year, the Concussion Oversight Team was developed. The team established protocols and guidelines to be in compliance with policy 7:305. We are in compliance with IHSA legislation which requires IHSA member schools to adopt a policy regarding student-athlete concussions and head injuries that is in compliance with the protocols, policies, and by-laws of the IHSA. Information on the school’s concussion and head injury policy must be a part of any agreement, contract, code, or other written instrument that a school requires a student athlete and his or her parents or guardian to sign before participating in practice or interscholastic competition.
A student athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from participation or competition at that time.
A student athlete who has been removed from an interscholastic contest for a possible concussion or head injury cannot return to that contest unless cleared to do so by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois or a licensed athletic trainer. If not cleared to return to that contest, a student athlete cannot return to play or practice until the student athlete has provided his or her school with written clearance from a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois or a licensed athletic trainer working in conjunction with a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois.
Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct Application 1. This code shall apply year round to all students who participate in extra-curricular athletics and activities; it is not a seasonal code. 2. Violations are accumulated throughout a student’s career at LTHS; thus the number of violations carryover from year to year as the student progresses from freshman to senior status. 3. Students who violate the code must serve the penalties as outlined herein and/or complete prescribed programs as outlined prior to re-entry into extra-curricular activities. 4. When suspended from an activity/sport, students must continue to practice, unless they are prohibited from attending practice as part of their disciplinary action, and are required to follow all rules and regulations for the sport/activity if they intend to rejoin the team/squad. 5. Students who are serving a code violation consequence must complete their suspension during the season and finish the season in good standing. This means the suspension, even a partially served suspension, will not be declared complete if the
student quits the team/activity before the end of the season. 6. The student must serve the suspension for all extra-curricular athletics and activities they are currently participating in. 7. If a code suspension cannot be served completely during the current activity and sport, the remaining portion of the suspension shall continue to the next activity and sport season in which the student participates. 8. Failure to sign the Code of Conduct does not exclude a student form being held accountable for the rules and regulations of this policy. Those choosing not to sign the Code shall not be allowed to participate until a signed document is on file.
The Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct cannot anticipate every circumstance that may occur and, therefore, the District reserves the right to revise, supplement, deviate from or rescind any provision or portion of the Code from time to time as it deems appropriate in its sole and absolute discretion. The District will endeavor to post the most current version of the Code on the athletic web site and also make copies available in the Athletic Office. It is the responsibility of the student/family to check for updates and be aware of revisions regardless of the sport season in which they are active.
Violations The following rules apply regardless of whether the conduct occurs on or off school property; before, during or after school hours; and apply year round regardless of whether the student’s sport or activity is in season or not: 1. Students shall not possess, actively seek, solicit, sell, or be under the influence of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs/controlled substances, look-alike drugs, steroids or other illegal performance enhancing drugs/supplements, or possess drug related paraphernalia. 2. Students shall not attend or host a party primarily attended by students or for the benefit of students at which alcohol, tobacco, or any controlled substances are provided or at which the use of any such substances is permitted. 3. Theft, possession of stolen property, or destruction of property. 4. Hazing acts, initiations, or bullying (as defined by the LTHS Porter Planner Student Handbook) 5. Serious acts which are determined by the Administration to be detrimental to the individual, the coach, the team, or the school. 6. Acts which violate the LTHS Porter Planner Student Handbook.
THE FOLLOWING CONSEQUENCES APPLY TO ALL APPROVED ATHLETIC TEAMS AND THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: Speech, Scholastic Bowl, Group Interpretation, Chess, Band, Skills USA, Math Team, ROTC Drill Team, Color Guard, Winter Guard, Fall Play, Spring Musical, Winter One Acts, Madrigals, Orchesis, Step, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Musical Orchestra, and all extra-curricular choirs.
Consequences The following consequences are guidelines which will be followed by the coaches, Athletic Director, Activities Director, or the Administration. Should such person or persons determine that the violation or violations committed are sufficiently serious to warrant such, any step may be omitted and any more serious consequence, up to and including permanent removal from athletics/activities, may be imposed. Code does not apply to events, activities or requirements that are part of course expectations. First Offense: The student shall lose eligibility for the next interscholastic contest or public performances totaling ¼ of the total schedule. In cases of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs, an assessment program* MUST be completed and, when recommended, completion of a substance abuse prevention program. Programs must be approved by the Director of Athletics, Director of Activities, or Principal and all costs incurred are the responsibility of the student and his/her family.
Second Offense: The student shall lose eligibility for the next interscholastic contests or public performances the equivalent of one full season. The exact amount shall depend upon the activity in which the student has or shall be participating.
Third Offense: The student shall be permanently suspended from participation in extra-curricular activities for the remainder of their high school career. The student may appeal the Principal in writing for reinstatement after one calendar year.
THE FOLLOWING CONSEQUENCES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: Art National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior Class Officers, Foreign Language National Honor Society, Student Government, Art Club, Auto Club, Best Buddies, BETA, Computer Club, E-FACS, FEA, Gay Straight Alliance, Great Books, Interact Club, International Club, Literary Magazine, Porter Press, SADD, Science Club, Sign Language, Ski/Snowboard Club, Snowball, Special Olympics, Video Club, Yearbook, and other approved or probationary clubs.
Consequences The following consequences are guidelines which will be followed by the sponsors, Activities Director, or the Administration. Should such person or persons determine that the violation or violations committed are sufficiently serious to warrant such, any step may be omitted and any more serious consequence, up to and including permanent removal from athletics/activities, may be imposed. Code does not apply to events, activities or requirements that
are part of course expectations.
First Offense: Student will be suspended for 1/4th of the meetings, activities and or events for that activity. In cases of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs, an assessment program* MUST be completed and, when recommended, completion of a substance abuse prevention program. Programs must be approved by the Director of Activities, or Principal and all costs incurred are the responsibility of the student and student’s family.
Second Offense: The student shall lose eligibility for the equivalent of one school year. The exact amount shall depend upon the activity in which the student has or shall be participating.
Third Offense: The student shall be permanently suspended from participation in extra-curricular activities for the remainder of their high school career. The student may appeal the Principal in writing for reinstatement after one calendar year.
*Programs must be approved by the Athletic Director, Activities Director, or Principal and all costs incurred are the responsibility of the student and student’s family. The assessment must occur within 10 business days of notification of the violation. If a program is recommended by the assessor, students are responsible for submitting written proof of registration within that 10 day period. Students may participate in contests/performances while completing the prevention program. Written notification of completion of the program must be presented to the administration within 30 business days of the initial notification of the violation.
Social Media The LTHS Administration feels obligated to warn students and parents about the dangers of social media Misusing social media in any capacity could prove to be potentially very damaging and can have the following effects: • Identity theft • The site can show up in background checks when seeking employment • Information and pictures posted on the web may never be deleted • The site allows access by sexual predators and cyber stalkers.
Therefore, if a student is found to have violated the LTHS Code of Conduct outlined above, by inappropriate use of social media, those students shall be dealt with accordingly. Be very careful and remember that today’s technology make it very easy to be caught off guard. Make good choices! Parents, please be diligent in monitoring social media activity.
2021 – 2022 IHSA RULES NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER JULY 1, 2021
Illinois High School Association For 2020 - 2021 School Term This summary is for the purpose of assisting in the understanding of IHSA By-laws and Policies. In case of a conflict between this publication and the constitution and by-laws of the IHSA, the constitution and by-laws shall control. Key Provisions Regarding IHSA Rules Eligibility Rules When you become a member of an interscholastic team at your high school, you will find that both your school and the IHSA will have rules you must follow in order to be eligible for interscholastic participation. The IHSA’s rules have been adopted by the high schools which are members of IHSA as part of the Association’s constitution and by-laws. They must be followed as minimum standards for all interscholastic athletic competition in any member high school. Your high school may have additional requirements, but they may not be less stringent than these statewide minimums. The principal/official representative of your school is responsible to see that only eligible students represent the school in interscholastic competition. Any question concerning your eligibility should be referred to your principal/official representative, who has a complete copy of all IHSA eligibility rules, including the Association’s due process procedure. Only the IHSA Executive Director is authorized to make formal rulings on eligibility, so if your principal/official representative has questions or wishes assistance in answering your questions, the principal/official representative should contact the IHSA Office. Information contained here highlights some of the most important features of the IHSA by-laws regarding interscholastic eligibility. It is designed to make you aware of major requirements you must meet to be eligible to compete in interscholastic competition. The information here is only a general description of major by-law provisions and does not contain the statement of the by-laws in their entirety. You can review the by-laws at www.ihsa.org. You may lose eligibility for interscholastic competition if you are not in compliance with IHSA by-laws. Remember, if you have any questions regarding IHSA rules, please contact your principal/official representative. 1. Attendance A. You may represent only the school you attend. Participation on a cooperative team of which your school is a member is acceptable. B. You must be enrolled and attending classes in your high school no later than the beginning of the 11th school day of the semester. C. If you attend school for ten (10) or more days during any one semester, it will count as one of the eight (8) semesters of high school attendance during which you may possibly have eligibility. D. If you have a lapse in school connection for ten (10) or more consecutive school days during a semester, you are subject to ineligibility for the rest of the semester. The specific terms of your extended absence must be reviewed by the Executive Director to determine if it is “lapse in school connection” or not. 2. Scholastic Standing A. You must pass twenty-five (25) credit hours of high school work per week. Generally, twenty-five (25) credit hours is the equivalent of five (5) .5 credit courses (2.5 full credits). B. You must have passed and received credit toward graduation for twenty-five (25) credit hours of high school work for the entire previous semester to be eligible at all during the ensuing semester. 3. Residence Your eligibility is dependent on the location of the residence where you live full time with your parents, parent who has been assigned custody by the court, or court- appointed legal guardian. You may be eligible if you are entering high school as a freshman and: A. You attend the public high school in the district in which you live full time with both of your parents, custodial parent, or court-appointed guardian; or B. In the case of a multiple school district, you attend the public high school in the attendance area where you live full time with your parents, custodial parent, or court-appointed guardian; or C. You have paid tuition to attend a public school for a minimum of 7th and 8th grades in a district other than the one where you live with your parents, custodial parent, or court-appointed guardian and you continue to pay tuition as a high school student in that same district; or D. You attend a private/parochial school located within the boundaries of the public school district where you live with your parents, custodial parent, or court- appointed guardian; or E. You attend a private/parochial high school and have attended a private/parochial school for 7th and 8th grades, or for any four (4) grades from kindergarten through eighth grades; or F. You attend the private/parochial high school which one or both of your parents attended; or G. You attend a private/parochial high school located within a thirty (30) mile radius of the residence where you live with your parents, custodial parent, or court- appointed guardian. 4. Transfer A. In all transfer cases, both the principal of the school from which you transfer and the principal of the school into which you transfer must concur with the transfer in writing on a form provided by the IHSA Office. You cannot be eligible when you transfer until this form is fully executed and on file in the school office. B. If you transfer after classes begin for the current school term, you will definitely be ineligible for thirty (30) days from the date you start attending classes at the new high school. In addition, you will be ineligible for that entire school term in any sport in which you engaged in any team activity, including but not limited to tryouts, drills, physical practice sessions, team meetings, playing in a contest, etc. at the school from which you transferred. For example, if you were out for cross country at the school from which you transfer and transfer after the IHSA sport season has begun, you will be ineligible for cross country that entire school term at the new school. C. If you transfer attendance from one high school to another high school, you will be ineligible unless: 1. Your transfer is in conjunction with a change in residence by both you and your parents, custodial parent, or court-appointed guardian from one public school district to a different public school district; 2. Your transfer is between high schools within a public school district and both you and your parents, custodial parent, or court-appointed guardian change residence to the district attendance area for the school to which you transfer; 3. Your parents are divorced or legally separated; you transfer to a new school in conjunction with a modification or other change in legal custody between your parents by action of a judge; and required court documents are on file at the school into which you transfer;
D. If you transfer in conjunction with a change in legal guardianship, a ruling on your eligibility must be obtained from the IHSA Office. E. If you transfer attendance from one school to another while you are ineligible for any reason, the period of ineligibility imposed prior to your transfer or the period of ineligibility that would have been imposed had you stayed at the school, will be enforced at the school to which you transfer, even if you are otherwise in compliance with the by-laws. F. Any questions about your eligibility in any of these instances must be resolved by a formal ruling from the IHSA Executive Director. G. In all other transfer situations, a ruling by the IHSA Executive Director is necessary to determine your eligibility. This ruling must be obtained in writing by the principal/official representative of the school into which you transfer before you participate in an interscholastic athletic contest. H. The IHSA Executive Director may grant limited eligibility if you transfer schools prior to the start of your sophomore year and are not otherwise in compliance with the transfer eligibility by-laws. 5. Age You will become ineligible on the date you become twenty (20) years of age, unless your twentieth (20th) birthday occurs during a sport season. In that case, you will become ineligible in regard to age at the beginning of the sport season during which your twentieth (20th) birthday occurs. 6. Physical Examination You must have placed on file with your principal/official representative a certificate of physical fitness, signed by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner in order to practice or participate. Your physical examination is good for 395 days from the date of the exam. The physician’s report must be on file with your high school principal/official representative. 7. Amateur Status A. If you win or place in actual competition, you may accept a medal or trophy for that accomplishment, without limit to its cost. Your school may provide IHSA state champions with championship rings/mementoes. B. For participating in competition in an interscholastic sport, or for athletic honors or recognition in a sport, you may receive any type of award (except cash, check, or legal tender) that does not exceed $75 fair market value. There is no limitation on the value of your school letter. C. The amateur rule does not prohibit you from being paid to referee, receiving pay for teaching lessons, or coaching in a little kid’s league, etc. It only applies to your own competition in an athletic contest. D. If you violate the amateur rule, you become ineligible in the sport in which you violate. You must be reinstated by the Executive Director before you may compete again. 8. Recruiting of Athletes A. The by-laws prohibit recruiting of high school students for athletics. If you are solicited to enroll in or transfer to a school to participate in athletics, you are being illegally recruited and your eligibility is in jeopardy. B. You will lose your eligibility if you enroll in or transfer to a school in response to recruiting efforts by any person or group of persons, connected with or not connected with the school, related to athletic participation. C. You will lose your eligibility if you receive special benefits or privileges as a prospective student-athlete which are not uniformly made available to all students who attend your school. D. You may not receive an “athletic scholarship” or any other special benefit from your school because you participate in athletics. E. It is a violation for any student-athlete to receive or be offered remuneration or any special inducement which is not made available to all applicants who apply to or enroll in the school. F. It is also a violation to induce or attempt to induce or encourage any prospective student to attend any member school for the purpose of participating in athletics, even when special remuneration or inducement is not given. Please remember that you may not be offered or receive any benefit, service, privilege, or opportunity which is not also provided or made available to all prospective students at that school. Note: If you are interested in finding out more information about a school, contact the principal/official representative or an administrator at the school, not a member of the coaching staff. 9. School Team Sports Seasons A. Each sport conducted by IHSA member schools has a starting and ending date. Your school may not organize a team, begin practice, or participate in contests in a given sport until the authorized starting date. Your school may not continue to practice or participate in contests after the authorized ending date. This means that: 1. During the school year, you may not participate on a non-school team coached by any member of your school’s coaching staff unless it meets specific criteria established by the by-laws. 2. No school coach may require you to participate in an out-of-season sport program as a requirement for being a member of a school team. B. Violation of the sport season by-laws will result in penalty to you and/or to your school’s coaching personnel. 10. Playing in Non-School Competition A. During the time you are participating on a school team in a sport at your high school, you may neither play on a non-school team nor compete in non-school competition as an individual in that same sport or in any skill of that sport. B. If you participate in non-school competition during a sport season and subsequently wish to join the school team in the same sport, you will not be eligible. C. If you wish to participate in a competition sanctioned by the National Governing Body of a sport, a junior affiliate of the National Governing Body of a sport or an official Illinois affiliate for the sport, your principal/official representative must request approval through the Schools Center prior to any such participation. D. You may try out for a non-school team while you are on your school’s team in that same sport, but you may not practice, receive instruction, participate in workouts, or participate in competition with a non-school team in that same sport until you cease being a member of your school’s team. You cease being a member of your school’s team when the team(s) of which you are a member terminate(s) for the school term. E. You will become ineligible if you participate on, practice with, or compete against any junior college, college, or university team during your high school career. 11. All-Star Participation A. After you have completed your high school eligibility in the sport of football, basketball, soccer, or volleyball, you may participate in three (3) all-star contests in any of these sports and still play for other school teams, provided the high school season in that sport has been completed. You may lose your eligibility for other interscholastic sports if you play in all-star competition in any of these sports under any other conditions. B. You are not restricted from participating in all-star competition in sports other than football, basketball, soccer, or volleyball, except that you may not do so during the school season for the sport. 12. Misbehavior During Contests A. If you violate the ethics of competition or the principles of good sportsmanship, you may be barred from interscholastic athletic contests, either as a participant or spectator or both. B. If you are ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct, you will be ineligible for your team’s next contest. You are also subject to other penalties.
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Literacy Weeks
2021 - 2022
Students at LTHS will have weekly opportunities for practice with literacy skills in each content-area. Literacy skills help to develop comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and a sense of self as a learner in each discipline. Literacy weeks will take place in all classes following the schedule below. Teachers are asked to implement discipline-specific literacy practices during their assigned week.
FIRST SEMESTER August 16 English 23 Special Education 30 Math September 7 Fine Arts/World Languages 13 College and Career Applications FACS/ Business/Technology Education 20 Physical Education 27 Science October 4 Social Studies 12 English 18 Special Education 25 Math November 1 College and Career Applications FACS/ Business/Technology Education 8 Fine Arts/World Languages 15 Physical Education 29 Science December 6 Social Studies
SECOND SEMESTER January 10 English 18 Special Education 24 Math 31 College and Career Applications FACS/ Business/Technology Education February 7 Physical Education 14 Fine Arts/World Languages 22 Science 28 Social Studies March 8 English 14 Special Education 21 Math April 4 College and Career Applications FACS/ Business/Technology Education 11 Physical Education 19 Fine Arts/World Languages 25 Science May 2 Social Studies