La Harpe District 347 School Information
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La Harpe District 347 School Information The School Board governs the school district, and is elected by the community. Current School Board members are: Bobi James, President [email protected] Dustin Detherage, Vice-President [email protected] Lacey Covert [email protected] Jake Allen [email protected] Dana Blythe [email protected] Ryan Johnson [email protected] Brian Brown [email protected] The School Board has hired the following administrative staff to operate the school: Dr. Michelle Lee, Superintendent [email protected] Sara Ryner, Principal [email protected] Kendra Ruebush, Guidance Counselor [email protected] Jason Finch, Athletic Director [email protected] The school is located and may be contacted at: 404 West Main Street La Harpe, IL 61450 (217)659-3713 Central Office 659-7739 John Amschler, Secretary Laura Claassen, Bookkeeper [email protected] [email protected] Elementary/Junior High Office 659-3713 Kelly Lafferty, Secretary [email protected] Faculty and Staff Art Ryan Kitch [email protected] Health, 5th & 7th Social Studies Joanna Sholl [email protected] First Grade Melissa Johnson mjohnson@laharpeeagles. com Fourth Grade Karri Wallace [email protected] Kindergarten Jennifer Hensley [email protected] Language Arts Carrie Faul [email protected] Librarian Erin Neff [email protected] Math & 5th grade Grant Rogers [email protected] Music Stephanie Mencel [email protected] PE Ryan Hopper [email protected] Pre-School Carrie Finch [email protected] Psychologist Haley Humes [email protected] Science, 6th & 8th Social Studies Leah Nickols [email protected] Second Grade Julie Garrison [email protected] Social Worker Gina Lanning [email protected] Special Education Jason Finch [email protected] Special Education Darcy Stonger [email protected] Speech Madison Mershon [email protected] Third Grade Ashley Cox [email protected] Title I Susan Bray [email protected] Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION AND GENERAL NOTICES 1.0 School Operation during a Pandemic or Other Health Emergency pg. 4 1.4 Visitors pg.5 1.5 Equal Opportunity and Sex Equity pg.6 1.6 Animals pg.6 1.7 Volunteers pg.6 1.8 Invitations & Gifts pg. 6 1.85 Treats and Snacks pg. 6 1.9 Emergency School Closing pg. 6 1.100 Video & Audio Monitoring pg. 7 1.110 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities pg. 7 1.120 Students with Food Allergies pg. 7 1.130 Care of Students with Diabetes pg. 7 1.140 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention pg. 8 2.0 ATTENDANCE, PROMOTION & GRADUATION 2.1 Attendance pg. 8 2.15 Home and Hospital Instruction pg. 8 2.2 Student Absences pg. 8 2.21 Hunting pg. 10 2.3 Release Time for Religious Instruction and Observance pg. 10 2.4 Make-Up Work pg. 10 2.5 Truancy pg. 11 2.6 Grading and Promotion pg. 11 2.61 Honor Roll pg. 11 2.7 Homework pg. 12 2.8 Exemption from PE pg. 12 2.100 Hospital and Home Instruction pg. 13 3.0 STUDENT FEES & MEAL COSTS 3.1 Fees, Fines and Charges; Waiver of Student Fees pg. 13 3.2 School Lunch Program pg. 14 4.0 TRANSPORTATION & PARKING 4.1 Bus Transportation pg. 14 4.15 Bus Conduct pg. 14 4.20 Parking pg. 15 1 5.0 HEALTH & SAFETY 5.10 Immunizations pg. 15 5.11 Eye Examination pg. 15 5.12 Dental Examination pg. 16 5.2 Student Medication pg. 16 5.3 Guidance and Counseling pg. 17 5.4 Safety Drill Procedures and Conduct pg. 17 5.41 Fire Drill pg. 18 5.42 Tornado & Disaster Drills pg. 18 5.5 Communicable Disease pg. 19 5.51 Blood Borne Pathogen Policy pg. 19 5.6 Head Lice pg. 19 5.7 Asbestos Notification pg. 20 6.0 DISCIPLINE & CONDUCT 6.1 General Building Conduct pg. 20 6.2 School Dress Code and Student Appearance pg. 20 6.3 Student Behavior pg. 21 6.31 Study Hall Regulations pg. 24 6.32 Playground & Recess Rules pg. 24 6.33 Public Displays of Affection pg. 25 6.35 Disciplinary Measures pg. 25 6.4 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment pg. 28 6.45 Sexual Harassment & Teen Dating Violence pg. 30 6.5 Cafeteria Rules pg. 31 6.6 Field Trips pg. 31 6.7 Access to Student Social Networking Passwords & Websites pg. 32 6.8 Student Use of Electronic Devices pg. 32 7.0 INTERNET, TECHNOLOGY & PUBLICATIONS 7.10 Internet Acceptable Use pg. 33 7.20 Guidelines of Student Distribution of Non-School Publications pg. 35 8.0 SEARCH & SEIZURE pg. 36 9.0 EXTRACURRICULAR & ACTIVITIES pg. 37 9.10 Extracurricular Athletic Activities Code of Conduct pg. 37 9.20 Attendance at School-Sponsored Dances pg. 42 9.30 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries pg. 43 10.0 SPECIAL EDUCATION 2 10.10 Education of Children with Disabilities pg. 43 10.20 Discipline of Students with Disabilities pg. 43 10.30 Exemption From PE Requirement pg. 43 10.50 Access to Classroom for Special Education Observation or Evaluation pg. 44 10.6 Related Service Logs pg. 44 11.0 STUDENT RECORDS & PRIVACY 11.10 Student Privacy Protections pg. 44 11.20 Student Records pg. 45 11.30 Student Biometric Information pg. 47 12.0 PARENTAL RIGHTS NOTIFICATION 12.20 Standardized Testing pg. 48 12.30 Homeless Child’s Right to Education pg. 48 12.40 Sex Education Instruction pg. 48 12.60 English Learners pg. 49 12.70 School Visitation Rights pg. 49 12.80 Pesticide Application Notices pg. 49 12.90 Mandated Reporter pg. 49 12.100 Unsafe School – Transfer pg. 49 12.105 Student Privacy pg. 50 12.110 Sex Offender Notification Law pg. 50 12.120 Violent Offender Community Notification pg. 50 12.130 Parent Notices Required by the Every Student Succeeds Act pg. 50 PREAMBLE: La Harpe Community District #347 welcomes new and returning students to La Harpe Elementary and Junior High School. We are proud of the advantages and opportunities offered to our students. The mission of La Harpe schools is accomplished through the joint efforts of the School Board, Administration, Teachers, Parents, Community, and Students. We want the community to be proud of La Harpe and for our students to uphold the principles of our school. Along with the academic learning offered here, we hope the students will learn a sense of responsibility and justice so that their years at La Harpe School will be happy and successful and in their years beyond school they will be responsible citizens. This handbook is a statement of the policies, traditions, and practices governing La Harpe schools. This handbook of information is prepared for all students, teachers, and parents as a guide in matters which we must understand for good citizenship and efficiency in running the school. All handbook and school rules apply to all school-sponsored events. Many questions you may have can be answered by the information given here. Any situation not specifically covered in this 3 handbook is left to the discretion of the administration. We welcome the opportunity to help you at La Harpe Schools. 1.0 INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION 1.0 School Operations During a Pandemic or Other Health Emergency This handbook procedure is meant to apply generally to any pandemic or other health emergency and should be supplemented with other relevant and timely information. A pandemic is a global outbreak of disease. Pandemics happen when a new virus emerges to infect individuals and, because there is little to no pre-existing immunity against the new virus, it spreads sustainably. Your child’s school and district play an essential role, along with the local health department and emergency management agencies, in protecting the public’s health and safety during a pandemic or other health emergency. During a pandemic or other health emergency, you will be notified in a timely manner of all changes to the school environment and schedule that impact your child. Please be assured that even if school is not physically in session, it is the goal of the school and district to provide your child with the best educational opportunities possible. Additionally, please note the following: 1. All decisions regarding changes to the school environment and schedule, including a possible interruption of in-person learning, will be made by the superintendent in consultation with and, if necessary, at the direction of the Governor, Illinois Department of Public Health, local health department, emergency management agencies, and/or Regional Office of Education. 2. Available learning opportunities may include remote and/or blended learning. Blended learning may require your child to attend school on a modified schedule. 3. Students will be expected to participate in blended and remote instruction as required by the school and district. Parents are responsible for assuring the participation of their child. Students who do not participate in blended or remote learning will be considered truant. 4. All school disciplinary rules remain in effect during the interruption of in-person learning. Students are subject to discipline for disrupting the remote learning environment to the same extent that discipline would be imposed for disruption of the traditional classroom. 5. Students and parents will be required to observe all public health and safety measures implemented by the school and district in conjunction with state and local requirements. 6. During a pandemic or other health emergency, the school and district will ensure that educational opportunities are available to all students. 7. School personnel will work closely with students with disabilities and other vulnerable student populations to minimize the impact of any educational disruption. 8. Students who have a compromised immune system, live with an individual with a compromised immune system, or have a medical condition that may impact their ability to attend school during a pandemic or other public health emergency should contact school officials.