James B. Conant High School Bell Schedule Period Time Mission Statement 700 East Cougar Trail • Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169-3659 1 ��������������8:15 - 9:05 As a comprehensive high school with a long-standing (847) 755-3600 2 ��������������9:10 - 10:00 tradition of academic excellence, Dear Students and Parents, 3 ��������������10:05 - 10:55 Lunch the James B. Conant school community The staff and administration of James 4 ��������������11:00 - 11:50 Lunch is committed to developing lifelong learners B. Conant High School welcome you to the 5 ��������������11:55 - 12:45 Lunch who are able to employ critical thinking 2021-2022 school year! Each year presents 6 ��������������12:50 - 1:40 Lunch and problem solving skills an opportunity for our Cougar community to 7 ��������������1:45 - 2:35 in an increasingly diverse global society. provide students extraordinary opportunities, 8 ��������������2:40 - 3:30 innovative teaching, and exceptional learning 4:35 Late Bus (Tues.–Thurs.) experiences. 6:10 Evening Bus (Mon.–Fri.) Conant Fight Song Conant High School opened in 1964, Cougars fight for dear old Conant High and was the first high school built within Late Start Bell Schedule For our alma mater cheer. Schaumburg Township, and the third in District Period Time Fight for Conant High School; never fear 211. It was named after James Bryant Conant, 1 ��������������9:35 - 10:15 For victory is near. a chemist, educator, and leading authority on teacher education. Conant 2 ��������������10:20 - 11:00 When the going gets so rough and tough, High School serves students who reside on the east side of Schaumburg, 3 ��������������11:05 - 11:45 Lunch We’ll never worry ’cause we got the stuff. the west side of Elk Grove Village, the northern Cook County section of 4 ��������������11:50 - 12:30 Lunch So fight, fight, fight for blue and white Roselle, and the Southeast side of Hoffman Estates. And we’ll go to victory. 5 ��������������12:35 - 1:15 Lunch Conant High School’s students, staff and parents are committed to 6 ��������������1:20 - 2:00 Lunch academic excellence and support one another during times of triumph 7 ��������������2:05 - 2:45 and adversity. We depend on our entire school community to work 8 ��������������2:50 - 3:30 Cougar Cheer together to ensure a successful educational experience for our students. Conant High, fight, fight, never die 4:35 Late Bus (Tues.–Thurs.) The calendar/handbook is a resource which not only provides you with Stand, cheer, go team, Victory’s near. 6:10 Evening Bus (Mon.–Fri.) Rough, tough, Conant High has the stuff important dates and information, but is a document that reflects the high Blue … White … Cougars … Fight! expectations we have for ourselves and our students. Please take time to Early Dismissal Bell Schedule familiarize yourself with the calendar/handbook. Period Time We look for your continued support to make Conant High School a 1 ��������������8:15 - 8:40 Team Name: Cougars place where we demonstrate our care for others and strive for excellence. 2 ��������������8:45 - 9:10 Together we can sustain a school environment that supports our students 3 ��������������9:15 - 9:45 Lunch School Mascot: Cassius Cougar in achieving the best possible academic outcomes and extracurricular 4 ��������������9:50 - 10:20 Lunch School Colors: Navy and White with a experiences. 5 ��������������10:25 - 10:55 Lunch touch of Scarlet 6 ��������������11:00 - 11:30 Lunch Sincerely, 7 ��������������11:35 - 12:00 Julie C. Nowak 8 ��������������12:05 - 12:30 Principal

RED TEAM...... (847) 755-3670 WHITE TEAM...... (847) 755-3671 BLUE TEAM...... (847) 755-3672 Mr. Henning, Administrator Mr. James, Administrator Mr. Joseph, Administrator Counselors: Counselors: Counselors: Ms. Hill, Mr. Leibman, Ms. Nehrke, Mr. Wiley Mr. Altergott, Ms. Hernandez, Mr. Sobey Mr. Bauer, Mr. Hoeft, Ms. Roesslein

Often students and parents need specific information. Here is a handy reference: All phone numbers are (847) 755-XXXX Academic Problems...... Teacher/Counselor...... 3670/3671/3672 Money Lost from School Fee Questions...... Assistant Principal/Main Office...... 3612 Attendance Problems...... Team Room...... 3670/3671/3672 Vending Machine Malfunction... Food Service Department...... 3680 Sports Information...... Athletic Director’s Office...... 3771 Safety Concern Hotline...... 3911 Night/Summer School/ Theft...... Assistant Principal/Police Consultant.... 3660 Bus Information...... Transportation...... 6796 G.E.D. Test Information...... Guidance/Administration Building...... 6600 Title IX Information...... Assistant Principal/Administration Center...3612 Club Information...... Activities Director...... 3612 Off-Campus Permit Form...... Team Room...... 3670/3671/3672 Transcripts...... Registrar...... 3628 Driver Education...... Wellness...... 3776 Physical/P.E. Excuses...... Nurse’s Office...... 3662 Vehicle Registration...... Police Consultant...... 3660 Guest Pass for Social Event...... Activities Director...... 3612 Refund on School Fees...... Cashier...... 3676 Visitor’s Pass...... Main Office...... 3600 Locker Issues...... Team Room...... 3670/3671/3672 Replacement Medical Issues...... Nurse’s Office...... 3662 I.D. Card or Lanyard...... Main Office...... 3600 Parking Issues...... Team Room...... 3670/3671/3672 School Activities Calendar...... Activities Director...... 3612 2021 -2022 High School District 211 Calendar

First Semester Second Semester 2021 2022 Tuesday, August 10 Teacher Institute –– No Classes Monday, January 10 Teacher Institute –– No Classes Wednesday, August 11 Teacher Institute –– No Classes Tuesday, January 11 Opening Day of Second Semester Thursday, August 12 Opening Day of School Monday, January 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day –– No School Monday, September 6 Labor Day –– No School Monday, February 21 Presidents’ Day –– No School Monday, October 11 Columbus Day –– No School Friday, March 21 Spring Vacation Begins at Close of School Tuesday, October 12 Teacher Institute –– No Classes Monday, March 28 Opening Day of School After Vacation Friday, April 15 Non-Attendance Day –– No School Wednesday, November 24 Non-Attendance Day –– No School Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day –– No School Wednesday, May 25 James B. Conant High School Graduation Friday, November 26 Thanksgiving Holiday –– No School Friday, May 27 Last Day of School Wednesday, December 22 End of First Semester Winter Vacation Begins at Close of School

Opportunity – Our District values fostering a High School District 211 Value Statements comprehensive array of enrichment experiences to support all aspects of student development. Township High School District 211 serves the Academic Rigor – Our District values engaging educational needs of 11 communities in Palatine curriculum built upon high-quality educational Safety – Our District values safeguarding the welfare of and Schaumburg Townships through five high experiences to develop critical thinking. all by providing a positive and respectful environment. schools: Palatine, William Fremd, James B. Conant, Accountability – Our District values the charge of Wellness – Our District values cultivating the healthy Schaumburg, and Hoffman Estates; and two providing thorough and accurate information with all physical, social and emotional well-being of all. alternative schools: District 211 North Campus and shared stakeholders. Approved by the Board of Education: August 18, 2016 Higgins Education Center. Communication – Our District values an open exchange of information and perspectives. Statement of Compassion, Dignity and Respect – Our District values and honors the strengths and diversity of all individuals. Organizational Commitment

Mission Statement Education and Learning – Our District values the We who serve the students and parents of Township High continuous pursuit of knowledge, preparation and School District 211 pledge our continued commitment to: readiness to pursue future endeavors. Township High School District 211 • demonstrate courtesy and patience in our dealings Efficiency Our– District values systemic measures with students, parents, and the community; serves the educational needs and practices to optimize the community’s resources throughout the organization. • respect the individual differences within our student of the community inspiring body; Financial Integrity – Our District values strong fiscal all students to management and reporting practices to ensure the highest • respond on a timely basis to inquiries and requests degree of financial stewardship. for help; successfully contribute to the world. Innovation – Our District values continuous improvement • maintain our professionalism through appearance, Approved by Board of Education: August 18, 2016 to advance educational and operational practices. communications, and care of school facilities; • offer consistent, dependable service to the young people of our school community. 2 Lindsay M. Tiritilli, Assistant Director of Special William Fremd High School...... 847-755-2600 Board of Education Education 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067-7018 Mark A. Langer, Principal The Board of Education meets at 7:30 p.m. at the G.A. Eric P. Wenckowski, Director of Athletics and Activities fhs.d211.org McElroy Administration Center, 1750 South Roselle Road, in Palatine. A meeting schedule is posted on Directory James B. Conant High School...... 847-755-3600 the District’s website (http://adc.d211.org). The public is 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3659 welcome to attend. Call the school first with questions about the school, Julie C. Nowak, Principal Anna Klimkowicz, President individual students, or school policies. chs.d211.org Steven Rosenblum, Vice President Schaumburg High School...... 847-755-4600 Kimberly Cavill, Secretary Contact the teacher concerning the classroom and your 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194-4150 Curtis Bradley child’s progress. Call the teacher or send a message to Mark J. Cramer arrange a conference. Brian A. Harlan, Principal Peter Dombrowski shs.d211.org Contact the principal concerning school operations and Tim Mc Gowan Hoffman Estates High School...... 847-755-5600 policy. Some of these areas are handled by assistant 1100 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-4050 principals. The school switchboard operator will direct District Administration Michael M. Alther, Principal you to the proper person. hehs.d211.org Lisa A. Small, Superintendent of Schools District Information ...... 847-755-6631 District 211 North Campus...... 847-755-6700 community events, district publications, media Lauren C. Hummel, Chief Operating Officer 335 E. Illinois Avenue, Palatine, IL 60067-7132 relations, general information Joshua D. Schumacher, Assistant Superintendent for Francesca Anderson, Program Administrator Curriculum & Instruction Continuing Education ...... 847-755-6820 ncam.d211.org Kurt Tenopir, Assistant Superintendent for adult evening classes, alternative high school, Administrative Services Higgins Education Center...... 847-755-6640 senior citizen gold cards 1030 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-4200 James A. Britton, Director of Human Resources Food & Nutrition Services ...... 847-755-6680 Jessica Orstead, Program Administrator Renée J. Erickson, Director of Special Education federal government free and reduced-price lunch cntr.d211.org Jacquese L. Gilbert, Director of Summer School & and breakfast program Community Outreach Gary R. Gorson, Chief Technology Officer Human Resources ...... 847-755-6618 employment opportunities Emergency Procedures David G. Grelyak, Facilities & Energy Manager In cooperation with local and State authorities, all precautions Danielle L. Hauser, Director of Student Services Special Education ...... 847-755-6835 are taken for the safety and protection of students and staff. programs for students with learning and/or Matthew J. Hildebrand, Director of Administrative Safety drills are held periodically, including fire, severe weather, Services behavioral disabilities and lock-down. During any emergency situation or drill, it is Erin Holmes, Director of Communications Summer School ...... call the school important for students to follow directions from staff. Specific Mary Pat Krones, Assistant Director of Special Education in your attendance area exiting directions are posted in all classrooms and hallways. Karen R. Lasher, Director of Business Services In the case of severe weather or other particular emergency Transportation ...... 847-755-6796 situations, students will stay in the building in safe areas. Stacy L. Lenihan, Director of Food Services school attendance areas, bus policies They will not be released from school until allowed to do so Diana J. Mikelski, Director of Transportation by authorized personnel. District 211 Buildings Sandra A. Mir, Accounting Supervisor G.A. McElroy Administration Center.... 847-755-6600 If school is not in session and severe weather or another Michele Napier, Director of College and Career 1750 S. Roselle Road, Palatine, IL 60067-7336 emergency will cause school to be closed, High School Readiness District 211 utilizes a district-wide communication system. Lisa A. Small, Superintendent John V. Pahlman, Director of Facilities & Purchasing Parents are encouraged to keep all phone numbers and email adc.d211.org addresses up to date in order to receive such communications. Barbara J. Peterson, Controller & Treasurer Palatine High School...... 847-755-1600 Parents also are advised to log-on to the District 211 website Anita M. Seaholm, Human Resources Assistant (adc.d211.org) or listen to the radio or television. In the 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine, IL 60074-3777 event of an emergency, please try to avoid calling the school Tony Medina, Principal as this will tie up emergency telephone lines. phs.d211.org 3 Index

Page Page Page Absence Procedures & Policies ...... 4 Expulsion & Expulsion Procedures ...... 8 Police Consultant ...... 15 Absence & Participation in After-School Activities ....12 False Fire & Safety Alarms ...... 7 Pranks ...... 10 Academic Dishonesty ...... 18 Fifth or Sixth Subject Drop Procedure ...... 18 Promotion ...... 19, 20 Acceptable/Unacceptable Use (of technologies)...... 6 Food & Nutrition Services ...... 17 Reciprocal Reporting Agreements ...... 16 Accessibility Accommodations ...... 14 Gangs...... 11 Release of Information to Military Recruiters.....22, 23 Athletics and Competitive Activities ...... 12, 13, 14 G.E.D. Certificate...... 21 Respiratory Sensitivity ...... 5 Admission Requirements ...... 4 Grading ...... 17, 18 School-Community Relations ...... 21 Alternative High School Completion Programs...... 21 Graduation Requirements ...... 18, 19 School Discipline...... 5 Alternative Learning Academy ...... 9 Gross Disobedience or Misconduct ...... 8, 9 School Threats and Threat Assessments...... 9 Amendment & Challenge Procedures ...... 23 Hall Passes ...... 7 School Visitation Rights Act ...... 14 Athletic/Activity Board...... 13 Hazing...... 10 Search & Seizure ...... 11 Athletics & Competitive Activities...... 12, 13, 14 Health Services ...... 14 Section 504 ...... 15 Attendance ...... 4 Homebound & Hospital Instruction ...... 15 Smoking/Tobacco/E-Cigarettes ...... 10, 11 Automobiles & Parking ...... 16 Honor Roll ...... 19 Social Probation and Suspension...... 12 Behavioral Intervention Policy ...... 9 I.D. Cards ...... 7 Special Education ...... 15 Board of Education ...... 2 I.H.S.A. Eligibility Rules ...... 24, 25 Student Evaluations ...... 15 Bullying/Harassment...... 6, 7 Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy...... 20 Student Final Examinations...... 18 Bus Services ...... 16 In-Progress Grade Reports ...... 19 Student Government ...... 12 Career Programs ...... 20 Injuries ...... 15 Student Records ...... 22 Certificate of Completion...... 19 Instructional Supplies/Textbook Rental Fees ...... 19 Student Services ...... 16 Clubs and Activities...... 11, 12 Internet Use Agreement...... 21 Student Supervisors ...... 15 Code of Behavior for School Events ...... 12 Interscholastic Eligibility...... 12, 13 Student-Teacher Meetings ...... 19 Collegiate Sports Eligibility...... 13 Leaving Campus ...... 8 Summer School ...... 20 Community Use of Schools ...... 21 Library...... 16 Suspension & Suspension Procedures ...... 8 Communicable/Chronic Infectious Diseases ...... 15 Local Wellness Policy Overview...... 17 Tardiness ...... 5 Course Credit ...... 19 Lockers ...... 16, 17 Test Makeup ...... 20 Cyber-Bullying...... 7 Loitering ...... 8 Title IX and Sexual Harassment/Athletics & Activities....10 Detention ...... 8 Loss of Parking Privileges...... 8 Transfer Students...... 4 Disabling Products ...... 10 Maintenance of School Records ...... 23 Truancy ...... 5 Discrimination ...... 10 Mandate to Report Clear and Present Danger ...... 9 United States Constitution Test...... 19 Disciplinary Procedures ...... 13 Meal Application Program (free or reduced-price meals)....17 Vandalism ...... 11 District Administration & Buildings ...... 2, 26 Medications in Schools ...... 14, 15 Video Surveillance Monitoring...... 11 Dress Code (Student Appearance Policy) ...... 5 National Honor Society ...... 12 Vision and Hearing Screening...... 14 Drug & Alcohol Policy ...... 5, 6 Network Use for Students...... 20, 21 Visitors ...... 11 Drug & Alcohol Prevention ...... 15 Off-Campus Courses...... 20 Weighted Grades...... 18 Early Graduation ...... 19 Optional Student Insurance...... 15 Withdrawing from School ...... 20 Electronic Devices ...... 6 Pass/Fail Grading...... 18 Work & Social Events ...... 4 Emergency Procedures ...... 2 Peer Mediation ...... 15 Work Permits ...... 20 Excessive Show of Affection...... 7 Physical Education Uniforms ...... 16 Important Notice Information contained in this calendar/handbook is intended as a guide, and not as legal advice. Official School District policies may be examined in the District office or school library, or online at the District website (adc.d211.org). From time to time, the Board of Education and Township High School District 211 administration may develop additional policies and procedures that modify or supplement this information. The School District’s policies and procedures incorporate the Illinois School Code and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. The guidelines are, therefore, subject to change, and should be interpreted consistent with state and federal law. The application of the guidelines is subject to discretionary judgment based upon circumstances. 4 allows the student to come to class the next day with little Work and Social Events Admission and Attendance or no delay. Parents are requested to notify school personnel A student who is too ill to attend school may not attend no later than 24 hours after the absence. If parents do not work-study jobs, social, or athletic events. Admission Requirements call, the student’s absence will be considered truant until a parent authorizes the absence. School staff will attempt to Special Absence Policies To enroll a student in a District 211 school, a parent or legal contact parents when students are absent and a parent call guardian must present the following: (1) the student’s original has not been received. Family Vacations: The District discourages vacations that birth certificate; (2) results of a student’s physical examination; keep students from school because lost time from school places An authorized absence means the student is not present in students at a disadvantage. Requests from parents to excuse (3) record of required immunizations; and (4) proof of residency the school, assigned classroom, or on the campus. in the school’s attendance area. Proof of residency may include students for vacations with members of the immediate family a current lease, mortgage agreement, contract to purchase, or Students are not to leave school before their regular (family vacations) are considered on an individual basis. The gas or electric utility bill in the name of the student’s parent or dismissal time without the permission of an administrator school will not excuse a student for a vacation in which the student legal guardian. or the nurse. Once students have permission to leave, they is not accompanied by a parent or guardian. The birth certificate must be presented within the first 30 days must sign-out in the attendance office and leave the building. To obtain approval for a family vacation, please follow these steps: of enrollment. Birth certificate verification is necessary for driver While daily attendance is required, students may occasionally education, athletic eligibility, and work permits. miss school for the following reasons: • Parents should make the request by telephone far enough in advance so students can have their teachers The physical examination must have been completed within • Serious illness or death in the family (inform the school 12 months of the first day of class. sign the excusal form five school days in advance of the as soon as reasonably possible). vacation. The signed form must be submitted to the IImmunization records must include, but are not limited • Court appearance. to the following immunizations against measles, mumps, attendance office. • Doctor or dental appointments. rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, T-dap, polio, varicella, pertussis, • A school administrator must approve the request. meningococcal, and hepatitis B. To protect the health of all • Pre-arranged college visits (must be made two days in advance). • Students are responsible for asking their teachers for students, a student whose records are not current will not be homework assignments at least five school days in permitted in school. A tetanus-diphtheria booster is required if If one of these situations occurs, parents should call the advance of the vacation. To receive credit, the student it has been 10 years since the previous immunization. attendance officeat least 24 hours in advance of the absence. For court, doctor, or dental appointments during the day, the is expected to make arrangements with each teacher for Transfer students must meet admission requirements. The birth student must sign out in the attendance office.Students may turning in daily work missed during the absence. certificate must be submitted within the time period stated not be excused from any class in order to complete work, College Visitations: College-bound juniors and seniors may above. The physical examination and immunization record make-up work, or take a test or quiz. be excused for two days for college visits. These absences must be submitted within 30 days of enrollment unless your All work assigned when the student was absent is to be made must be prearranged through the attendance office. child is an incoming ninth grader transferring from a school up after the student’s return to school. within Illinois. If your child is a ninth grader transferring from Transfer Students an Illinois school, the physical and immunization requirements Results of Excessive Absences Transfer students must meet admission requirements. The must be met before your child can begin school. If records from Absences will be recorded on a per semester basis. Any birth certificate must be submitted within the time period the school previously attended include a report of a physical student with excessive absences may be required to stated above. The physical examination and immunization examination and immunizations taken after completing eighth produce a medical authorization verifying the reason for record must be submitted within 30 days of enrollment grade, transfer of these records may meet the requirement. his or her absences. Any of the following interventions or unless your child is an incoming ninth grader transferring Transfer students from out of state must submit a physical procedures may be utilized for students who accumulate from a school within Illinois. If your child is a ninth grader examination completed within the previous twelve months. six or more absences: transferring from an Illinois school, the physical and Attendance • 6 Days of Absence: Parents may be notified by letter, immunization requirements must be met before your child can begin school. If records from the school previously Daily attendance at school is required by State Law. email or other direct communication. attended include a report of a physical examination and Success in school is linked closely with being in the classroom, • An administrator may meet with the student to discuss immunizations taken after completing eighth grade, joining in class discussion, and doing the assigned work the reason for the absences. A justified reason could transfer of these records may meet the requirement. on a regular basis. In the classroom, students can take full postpone a conference with the parent. Transfer students from out of state must submit a physical advantage of classmates’ ideas, teacher explanations of • An administrator may request a parent conference. examination completed within the previous 12 months. assignments, and other material that enriches learning. • If no extenuating circumstances exist, the number of There is no way to duplicate the same classroom experience courses in which student participation and credit is after a student has been absent. allowed may be reduced. Absence If a student is absent for 15 consecutive days, it is possible Parents should call the attendance office by 10:00 a.m. when that the student may not earn course credit. a student is too ill to attend school. This telephone call 5 be subject to the following progressive sequence of consequences: g. Clothing with graphics or wording which depicts violence Behavior • Loss of privileges; in any form. • Detentions; Students who do not comply with the student appearance policy School Discipline are subject to disciplinary action. Depending on the severity Students who attend District 211 schools are expected to attend • Notification sent to parents; student may not be admitted to of the offense, the number of offenses, and the interference or assigned classes, work conscientiously in all classes, exhibit good classes on the day following repeated tardiness until a parent threat of interference with the operation of the school or the school citizenship, and obey the policies established by the Board of telephone conference is held; safety and security of students or staff, students may be warned, Education. Teachers and school officials maintain order and safety • A student may be suspended pending a successful parent asked to change objectionable clothing, assigned to Saturday in the classroom and school environment so that all students may conference; School, excluded from school activities or events, suspended learn. If a student’s behavior becomes so offensive or disruptive that • The administrator may assign penalties at his or her from school pending a parent conference, and/or recommended it interferes with the instructional process or learning environment, discretion, including possible reduction in the number of for expulsion. As used in this policy, the word “clothing” the student will be sent directly to the discipline office to be seen credits a student may earn. includes accessories such as rings, earrings, necklaces, purses, by an administrator. A student may be addressed for inappropriate backpacks, chains, and shoes. behavior or for the investigation into a possible disciplinary or • If tardiness persists, a student may be considered insubordinate and face additional consequences. The Superintendent or designee may develop administrative school safety incident by any school administrator. The use of regulations and/or school rules that facilitate implementation corporal punishment is not permitted in High School District 211. Dress Code (Student Appearance Policy) of this policy, including identification of particular types of Class Truancy Students’ dress and grooming must not disrupt the educational clothing deemed to violate this policy. Students are truant when they are absent from classes or school process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching/ School administration reserves the right to make judgment without permission (see Absence, page 4). Students who are learning climate, or compromise reasonable standards of as to whether a student’s clothing is consistent with District truant from class will be dealt with an increasing measures health, safety, and decency. Specifically, the following is standards. of discipline including parent telephone conferences, after prohibited at school or at school-sponsored events: Respiratory Sensitivity school detentions, lunch detention, loss of half of lunch period, a. Clothing which depicts tobacco, alcohol, or illegal revocation of privileges, written notification sent home to substances in any way. Use of fragrances including perfumes, colognes, and hair parents, in-school suspensions, and assignment to reassigned sprays can cause difficulties for individuals who suffer learning time, and possible loss of course credit. b. Clothing which depicts graphics or wording with sexual, vulgar, lewd, or indecent meanings or connotations, or from asthma or other respiratory illnesses. Students should Students who are truant will be expected to make arrangements clothing which by community standards is indecent for minimize use of fragrances and consider others when using with the teacher to complete all work assigned when the student these products. Students may be required to remedy the issue was absent. purposes of educational and school activity. Students must be adequately clothed. by changing clothing, etc. School Truancy c. Clothing which identifies one with a gang or with a group Drug and Alcohol Policy Incidents of school truancy may include any of the following whose purpose or effect is to interfere with the operation Students will be subject to immediate suspension and/or progressive sequence of consequences: of the school or school activities or with the safety and expulsion from school after a proper hearing and review when: security of students and staff. • Four detentions assigned; telephone conference with parent; • They are in violation of the laws governing the sale, lunch detention; loss of half lunch period; revocation of d. Coats, jackets, caps, bandanas, “do-rags,” and hats, except when arriving at, or departing from school or attending after-school possession, or use of drugs, alcohol, other intoxicating privileges; written warning of truancy ticket; written substances, or “look alike” substances; notification sent to parent. activities. Coats, jackets, blankets, caps, bandanas, “do-rags,” and hats are inappropriate in an educational institution and • They are under the influence or are impaired, or exhibit • In-school suspension pending parent conference; referral to threaten the educational process and compromise safety. They the odor, of alcohol “look alike” beverages, or any illegal county truancy officer. may not be worn anywhere in the school during the school day drug, narcotic, controlled substance, or un-prescribed • Repeated truancy may result in referral to local police (except as required for religious or medical purposes). This prescription medications, or for the misuse of medications authorities and may result in a local ordinance ticket or policy, also enforced during summer school, is established prescribed to the student (see page 14 for additional information court proceedings. Students who are repeatedly truant may to ensure the health, security, and safety of students. For the on school procedures regarding prescription medication in the be referred to the county truancy officer. purpose of this policy, jackets or coats are defined as any outer school building); • Audit garments which are usually worn over indoor clothing for • They are in possession of any drug paraphernalia as defined protection from outside elements. in the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act. High School District 211 does not authorize or condone “ditch e. Students may wear a hooded sweatshirt or other shirt Students who are suspended for alcohol or drug violations days.” Students who are absent on “ditch days” may not be that has a hood. Students may not wear the hood over involved in afterschool events. may be referred to the student assistance staff for counseling. their head during the school day and must comply with Students suspected of violating these laws may be reported Tardiness any request to remove the hood. Failure to comply will be to the appropriate school officials and police for further considered insubordination and will result in disciplinary A student is tardy if not in the assigned seat or area at the start of investigation and action which could include a wellness check consequences. performed by a certified nurse. Suspected violation of this the bell. A student is allowed three tardies per semester. The school f. Clothing or accessories that may damage school property will notify parents when the third tardy occurs. Upon the fourth or be readily used as a weapon. (continued on next page) incident of tardiness and each incident thereafter, a student may 6 Drug and Alcohol Policy (continued) 5. The proper use of the Internet and District educational g. Attempt to log in through another person’s account technologies is the joint responsibility of students, parents or use computer accounts, access codes or network policy may result in a referral to police and a breathalyzer may and employees of the District. identification other than those assigned to the be used. Students refusing to submit to a wellness check or a Unacceptable Uses of District 211 Electronic Technologies user. Users must keep all account information and breathalyzer test may be considered to be in violation of the passwords private. drug and alcohol policy. The following uses of District electronic technologies, including District network and District access, are considered unacceptable Violation of the Responsible Use Guidelines Electronic Devices and also may be in violation of state and federal statutes: Students who violate a portion of the Electronic Technologies Appropriate use of electronic devices can enhance and improve 1. Users will not use the District’s electronic technologies to Acceptable Use Agreement may be subject to disciplinary student learning opportunities. Students are permitted to create, access, review, transfer, upload, download, store, actions. Depending on the severity of the offense, students may possess and utilize District-owned or personal electronic devices print, post, receive, transmit or distribute: be restricted or suspended of network, technology or computer while on school property. Students are permitted to utilize a. Inappropriate personal photos, videos, music or files. privileges; assigned detentions; suspended from school electronic devices in a classroom or other instructional setting b. Any unauthorized audio- or video-recording of pending a parent conference; reported to law enforcement and/ when such use is directly associated with an academic purpose students or staff members, or the public distribution or recommended for expulsion. and is authorized by the classroom teacher. A teacher may of any such recording without the full, knowledgeable Notification for Social Media Password Requests restrict the use of or access to electronic devices depending on the consent of the individual being recorded. nature of a given assignment. Student use of electronic devices According to state law, a school must notify students and without authorization from a teacher or other staff member, in c. Pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit material parents that the school may not request or require a student an unauthorized location, for an unauthorized purpose, or in or other visual depictions. to provide a password or other related account information violation of the District’s student conduct policy may result in d. Obscene, abusive, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, in order to gain access to the student’s account or profile disciplinary action as outlined in the student conduct policy. inflammatory, threatening, disrespectful or sexually on a social networking website. The school may conduct Electronic devices – whether personal or provided by the District explicit language. an investigation or require a student to cooperate in an – are subject to search by school personnel as permitted by law e. Materials that use language or images that advocate investigation if there is specific information about activity and District policy. Refusal to comply with a staff member’s violence or discrimination toward other people or on the student’s account in a social networking website that request may result in the confiscation of the device. that may constitute harassment or discrimination, violates a school disciplinary rule or policy. In the course of an or that threatens the safety of others. investigation, the student may be required to share the content Acceptable Use that is reported in order to make a factual determination. f. Any image, message, photo, file or other electronic The District 211 Network exists for students to access content that may violate District policy. Bullying/Harassment educational and informational resources for, and in support of, educational and research purposes related to their coursework. g. Any illegal act or violation of any local, state or federal Township High School District 211 believes in providing all The network may only be used for lawful, non-commercial laws. students equal access to a safe learning environment in curricular activities in support of these purposes. Students may use the 2. Users will not use the District’s electronic technologies, and extracurricular programs by preventing students from network in conjunction with assigned classroom activities or including District network and District access, to vandalize, engaging in bullying behaviors, identifying disruptive bullying assignments consistent with these purposes. damage or disable the property of another person or acts, and intervening should bullying occur. organization. Users will not: State law expressly prohibits bullying in schools. Unacceptable Use a. Make deliberate attempts to degrade or disrupt Responsible Use of District 211 Electronic Technologies Bullying on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, District educational technology performance gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical Electronic technologies, including District network and District by spreading computer viruses, engaging in or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender- Internet access, are assets of the District and are protected from “spamming” or by any other means. related identity or expression, unfavorable discharge from unauthorized access, modification, destruction or disclosure. b. Tamper with, modify or change the District military service, association with a person or group with one or 1. The District may monitor, read or copy any item on or using educational technology or take any action to violate more of the aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics, the District’s electronic technologies, including its network. the District’s security system. or any other distinguishing characteristic is prohibited in each 2. Students will not vandalize, damage, disable or hack into c. Disrupt the use of the District’s electronic technologies of the following situations: District electronic technologies. Students are not permitted by other users. 1. During any school-sponsored education program or activity. to install clients, VPNs, or configure proxy servers. d. Gain unauthorized access to information resources 2. While in school, on school property, on school buses or other 3. The District retains control over materials using District or to another person’s materials, information or files school vehicles, at designated school bus stops waiting for electronic technologies. Users should not expect privacy in without the implied or direct permission of that the school bus, or at school-sponsored or school-sanctioned the contents of personal files on District-owned devices or person. events or activities. on student personal devices brought into the school. e. Delete or modify a student or employee file without 3. Through the transmission of information from a school 4. Routine maintenance and monitoring of electronic the owner’s permission. computer, a school computer network, or other similar technologies, including the District network, may lead to a f. Post information in public access areas regarding electronic school equipment. discovery that a user has violated the Student Responsible private or confidential information about another 4. Through the transmission of information from a computer Use Guidelines, another District policy or the law. person. (continued on next page) 7 Bullying/Harassment (continued) complaint as soon as possible or appoint a qualified person to or posting on social media – even if such discussion is that is accessed at a non school-related location, activity, function, undertake the investigation on his or her behalf. considered to be in a joking manner by students. Likewise, or program or from the use of technology or an electronic device Any student who is determined, after an investigation, to students should never respond to messages or posts that are that is not owned, leased, or used by the District or school if have engaged in bullying in violation of this policy, and suggestive, obscene, belligerent or harassing. the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational the bullying behavior is within the scope of the school’s Excessive Show of Affection process or orderly operation of a school. jurisdiction, will be subject to disciplinary action, including, Excessive physical demonstrations of affection are inappropriate but not limited to, suspension, and/or expulsion consistent in school. Bullying includes cyber-bullying and means any severe or with the District’s discipline policy; and/or athletic/activity pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including board review. Students engaged in bullying behavior may False Fire & Safety Alarms communications made in writing or electronically, directed be referred to local law enforcement authorities. toward a student or students that has or can be reasonably A false fire or safety alarm triggered by a student is a serious predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following: By law, bullying also is prohibited through the transmission of offense that endangers the safety of students and staff and causes information from a computer that is accessed at a non-school related significant disruption to the school environment. Examples of 1. Placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm false safety alarms can include, but are not limited to, maliciously to the student’s or students’ person or property; location, activity, function, or program or from the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by District or intentionally activating a fire or lockdown alarm when no 2. Causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s 211 if the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational threat to safety exists, causing a fire or smoke alarm to activate or students’ physical or mental health; process or orderly operation of the school. as a result of prohibited behavior such as vaping or smoking, or acting in any way that prompts the school to enter into a 3. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ Consistent with rules governing student privacy rights, the lockdown. Students engaging in such behavior are subject to academic performance; or parent(s)/guardian(s) of every student involved in an alleged arrest and may be recommended for expulsion or placement at 4. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ incident of bullying shall be promptly informed and made an alternative education setting. ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, aware of the availability of social work services, counseling, or privileges provided by a school. school psychological services, other interventions, and Hall Passes Cyber-bullying means bullying through the use of technology restorative measures. Students must have a hall pass when in any non-option area or any electronic communication, including without limitation A reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act or while classes are in session. Altering passes or failing to any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, of bullying is prohibited. A student’s act of reprisal or retaliation produce a pass while in these areas results in restriction of hall or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part will be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited pass privileges. Students are to report directly to the destination by a wire, radio, electromagnetic system, photo-electronic to, suspension and/or expulsion consistent with the District’s indicated on the hall pass. system, or photo-optical system, including without limitation discipline policy and/or athletic/activity board review. electronic mail, Internet communications, instant messages, or I.D. Cards facsimile communications. Cyber-bullying includes the creation A student will not be punished for reporting bullying Students are required to wear and properly display a current of a webpage or weblog, or a social media account in which the or supplying information, even if the administrator’s school I.D. card upon entering the building, throughout the creator assumes the identity of another person or the knowing investigation concludes that no bullying occurred. However, school day, and during school-related afterschool activities. The impersonation of another person as the author of posted content knowingly making a false accusation or providing knowingly I.D. card must be worn around the neck and visible at all times or messages if the creation or impersonation creates any of false information will be treated as bullying for purposes of during the school day except when specifically exempted on a the effects enumerated in the definition of bullying. Cyber- determining any consequences or other appropriate remedial temporary basis by a faculty member. Any I.D. lanyard other than bullying also includes the distribution by electronic means of actions. the school-issued lanyard must be approved at the discretion of a communication to more than one person or the posting of Cyber-Bullying school staff. Students may not embellish their I.D. card with any material on an electronic medium that may be accessed by one Students are not permitted to use personal devices in school drawing or writing. Students must have their I.D. card in their or more persons if the distribution or posting creates any of the or to use the District’s technologies, including District network possession when participating in, or attending, any school-related effects enumerated in the definition ofbullying . and District access to: extracurricular activity. I.D. cards must be surrendered upon Bullying may take various forms, including without limitations request of any staff member, including bus drivers and student 1. Take pictures of anyone that will cause embarrassment supervisors. The card must be shown to the staff member on one or more of the following: harassment, threats, intimidation, and/or harm to that individual. Any unauthorized audio stalking, physical violence, sexual harassment, sexual violence, duty when entering or leaving the building for any purpose, or video recording of any student or staff member, and/or entering buses, checking out media materials, making up tests, theft, public humiliation, destruction of property, or retaliation any unauthorized distribution of any image or recording of for asserting or alleging an act of bullying. and gaining entrance to school activities and athletic events. any student or staff member without the full knowledge and Students without an I.D. card on a school-issued lanyard must Students who believe they have been the subject of bullying are consent of the individual being recorded is not permitted. obtain a replacement card or lanyard immediately upon entering encouraged to report the matter immediately to the principal, Such conduct may also be illegal. the school building. A $3 fee may be charged to replace a lost or assistant principal, or a Title IX/ADA compliance administrator. 2. Create, post, repost, or transfer any discriminatory, invalid I.D. card or school lanyard. If a temporary I.D. is issued Students may choose to report to a person of the student’s same confidential, threatening, libelous, obscene or slanderous to a student, privileges such as off-campus may be revoked, and gender. Anonymous reports are also acceptable. All schools comments about District 211, its employees, students, parents a fee of $1 may be charged. Further disciplinary consequences maintains an anonymous electronic Safety Concern Center on or community members. may apply for failure to properly wear and display the current the school website as well as a telephone tip hotline to report 3. Send mean or threatening email. Students should never I.D. card. incidents of bullying. An administrator will investigate the discuss inappropriate topics when emailing, texting 8 Leaving Campus Students may be offered the opportunity to attend an in-school conducted by a hearing officer appointed by the Board of Once students have arrived at school, they may not leave the suspension or alternative consequence at the discretion of the Education. The hearing officer shall report to the Board the school campus without permission of a school official. Students principalship for certain offenses in place of an out-of-school evidence presented at the hearing and the Board shall take such must check-in and out of the attendance office if they arrive late suspension. Failure to attend an assigned consequence may result final action as it finds appropriate. or have plans to leave early. in an out-of-school suspension. 2. During the expulsion hearing, the student and his or her Suspension Procedures parent(s)/guardian(s) may be represented by counsel, present Loitering witnesses and evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. At 1. Before suspension, the student shall be provided a conference Loitering in corridors, washrooms, and parking lots is prohibited the expulsion hearing, the hearing officer shall hear evidence during which the charges will be explained and the student will and may result in disciplinary action. Students must be in of whether the student is guilty of the gross disobedience or be given an opportunity to respond to the charges. assigned areas during the scheduled school day. Loitering in the misconduct as charged. After receipt of the hearing officer’s hallways can disrupt learning for other students. Students should 2. When the student’s presence poses a continuing danger to written summary of the evidence, the Board shall decide the leave the campus after their last class. Exceptions to this are: a persons or property or an ongoing threat of disruption to issue of guilt and take such action as it finds appropriate. the educational process, a pre-suspension conference is NOT teacher or administrator conference, detention, or extracurricular 3. In lieu of a recommendation of expulsion, the student may required and the student can be immediately suspended. In activities. Students who cause a disruption after school, and who be administratively transferred to an alternative school such cases, the notice and conference shall follow as soon as are not participating in a sanctioned, supervised extracurricular established under the Safe Schools Act (105 ILCS5/13A) where practicable. activity or in an approved area of the building, may be subject to appropriate. disciplinary consequences. 3. Any suspension shall be reported immediately to the student’s 4. All transfer students serving terms of suspension or expulsion parent(s)/guardian(s). A written notice of the suspension Detention from any public or private out-of-state or Illinois school must shall state the reasons for the suspension, including any school serve the entire duration of the suspension or expulsion before Detention is the assignment of an additional period of supervised rule which was violated, and provide notice to the parent(s)/ enrolling in District 211. study. Primarily, students are assigned to detention to make up class guardian(s) of their right to a suspension review hearing. time lost as a result of behavior violations, truancy, or tardiness. Gross Disobedience or Misconduct (Suspension, Expulsion) Failure to serve detention can result in additional detentions and 4. When parent(s)/guardian(s) disagree with a suspension, the the issuance of additional consequences including suspension. parent(s)/guardian(s) may seek to appeal the suspension to Gross disobedience or misconduct can occur at school or school Student jobs and extracurricular activities are not valid reasons the principal. Should the parent(s)/guardian(s) not be satisfied activities, on or off school property, on a school bus, at a school- for missing detentions. with the outcome of an administrative appeal with the principal, sponsored function, at a school-related event, or at an event the parent(s)/guardian(s) may request a formal hearing to reasonably related to school, and applies to interactions and Loss of Parking Privileges review the suspension in accordance with established Board communications that take place involving person-to-person Students may lose the privilege of parking on school property as a of Education policies for such hearings. contact between individuals, written communication, or via any consequence for conduct that violates the student conduct policy 5. Upon written request of the parent(s)/guardian(s), a formal form of electronic transmission or communication, including the or behavioral expectations. At the discretion of school personnel, review of the suspension shall be conducted and a hearing will use of social media. the loss of this privilege may be temporary or permanent without be held. At the hearing, the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) Illinois School Code states that students may be suspended or refund. Students who manipulate and/or use counterfeit permits may appear and discuss the suspension with the hearing expelled for gross disobedience or misconduct. will be subject to disciplinary action including loss of permit and officer appointed by the Superintendent. The student may be Types of behavior that are considered gross disobedience or future parking privileges. represented by counsel. After presentation of the evidence by misconduct include, but are not limited to: Suspension the student and school, the hearing officer will prepare a written summary of the evidence for the Board of Education. After • Repeated or willful behavior which shows disregard for Students can be suspended from school for continued misbehavior review of the hearing officer’s report, the Board shall take such school rules and regulations. or a single act of gross disobedience or misconduct for a maximum action as it finds appropriate. • Insubordination to any school personnel (administrators, of 10 consecutive school days. A suspended student is not teachers, and all Certified and non-certified staff). permitted in school or on school grounds during the day, in Expulsion the evening, or on a weekend while the suspension is in effect. The Board of Education may expel a student for gross • Acts that endanger or harm the health, safety, and welfare of In addition, students who are suspended are not permitted to disobedience or misconduct for a definite period of time not others. attend work-study jobs or participate in extracurricular activities to exceed two calendar years. A student may be suspended • Behavior in which the student tries to harass, intimidate, or or school events. A parent conference may be required for a for up to a maximum of 10 consecutive school days pending frighten, directly or indirectly, any student or school employee. student to be readmitted to school after suspension. Students are action on the recommendation of the administration to expel. • Sexual harassment or assault of any student or school personnel. responsible to make arrangements with the classroom teacher to Due process will be observed. complete all work missed during a suspension. • Possessing, distributing, or accessing lewd or pornographic Expulsion Procedures images, including of oneself, whether stored, transmitted, or A student who is suspended may be prohibited from attending 1. Before expulsion, the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) shall generated electronically or in the form of written material or any night school program. be provided written notice of the time, place, and purpose of a pictures. Social suspension from any event taking place outside of the school hearing by registered or certified mail requesting the appearance • Fighting or assaulting any person. day may also be utilized by the principalship. The principalship of the parent(s)/guardian(s). If requested, the student shall may invoke social suspension in addition to school suspension. have a hearing, at the time and place designated in the notice, (continued on next page) 9 Gross Disobedience or Misconduct (continued) to be, or is represented to be, the real substance or item. Examples are a toy school administration who will activate the threat assessment gun which is very difficult to distinguish, except upon close examination, and investigation process. A student threat assessment will be • Direct threat against the life of a student, staff member, or other from an actual gun; or a green leafy plant material which is not, but is initiated when behaviors include, but are not limited to, serious person associated with a school event. claimed, believed, or appears to be, marijuana. violence or violence with intent to harm or kill, verbal/written • Hazing, bullying, or taunting; or attempting to intimidate or “Possession” means having any knowledge of, or any control over, an threats to harm/kill others, Internet website/MSN threats to harass, directly or subtly, any school personnel, student, or other item. Control includes, but is not limited to, having access to an item harm/kill others, possession of weapons (including replicas), individual present at any event associated with the District. in a school locker, personal effects, a vehicle, or other place where the bomb threats and fire setting. Assessment teams that include • Use of profane or obscene language. item is located. It is not necessary that a student intend to control the administrators, student support personnel, and a member of the • Excessive truancy, tardiness, or class-cutting after warnings. item. A student may acquire knowledge of an item visually, by being police will conduct threat assessments to ascertain the level of • Theft, destruction of property, or possession of stolen property told about the item, or through other sensory perception. A student’s threat and initiate interventions and school responses. belonging to the school, staff, or other students or any other knowledge will be determined based on the surrounding circumstances, Law enforcement officials are notified in every instance of threats person associated with a school event. not just the student’s statements. For example, “forgetting” that an against school safety. School officials work closely with police • Unauthorized access or misuse of a computer program or network, item is in one’s locker, personal effects, or vehicle does not constitute to conduct thorough investigations to ensure the safety of all and/or any creation or use of Internet webpages, social media, or lack of knowledge. Also, for example, coming onto school grounds students, staff, and the community. email that materially or substantially interferes with, disrupts, or or to a school-sponsored event in a vehicle which the student knows contains an item constitutes possession of that item, even if the vehicle Mandate to Report Clear and Present Danger deleteriously affects any staff member, student, or the educational As a component of legislation pertaining to the legal right of process. or the item is not the student’s. This provision on possession applies to any policy or rule which regulates or prohibits possession of any item, individuals to carry a concealed weapon, Illinois State Law also • Any unauthorized audio or video recording of any student or such as weapons or drug paraphernalia, such substances as tobacco, requires school personnel to report to the Illinois State Police staff member, and/or any unauthorized distribution of any alcohol, drugs, and look-alikes of such items or substances. any person determined to pose a “Clear and Present Danger.” image or recording of any student or staff member without the A “gang” means any ongoing organization, association, or group Any student may be considered to pose a Clear and Present full knowledge and consent of the individual being recorded. Danger if the individual demonstrates threatening physical or • Unauthorized use of electronic communication devices. of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities the commission of one or more criminal acts verbal behavior; violent, suicidal, or assaultive threats; or other • Possession, use, sale, or distribution of any intoxicant, alcoholic or acts in violation of school rules, which has an identifiable name actions or behaviors deemed potentially dangerous by school beverage, “look-alike” alcoholic beverage, illegal drug, “look- or identifying sign or symbol, and whose members individually or personnel. Upon making this determination, school personnel alike” drug, or narcotic, or exhibiting the odor of alcohol or any collectively engage in, or have engaged in, a pattern of criminal gang will notify the student’s parent(s) of the potential danger and illegal drug, narcotic, or controlled substance. This prohibition activity or activity relating to the violation of school rules. “Gang will submit documentation to the Illinois State Police. includes any attempt to sell or solicitation to obtain an illegal activity” includes, but is not limited to, any act in furtherance of It is important that parents and students understand the legal substance. the gang and possession or use of gang symbols, such as drawings, mandate that compels school personnel to report behaviors • Possession, control, transfer, use or attempt to use, threat to hand signs, and attire. deemed to pose a clear and present danger. use, conspiracy to use, or aiding or abetting use of a weapon. For purposes of this policy, a weapon includes guns, rifles, “Harassment” includes any unwelcome verbal or physical conduct, Behavioral Intervention Policy shotguns, knives, brass knuckles, billy clubs, chains, bombs, contact or communication, whether by in-person contact, written Behavioral interventions shall be used to promote and flares, smoke bombs, explosives, incendiary devices, devices communication or via any form of electronic transmission that is strengthen desirable behaviors and to reduce behavior designed to incapacitate through electro-shock (i.e. Tasers and motivated by or related to race, creed, color, age, religion, ancestry, that impedes the learning of others. Practices surrounding stun weapons), or any item defined by applicable federal or state national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, behavioral interventions encourage positive interventions law as a weapon, and look-alikes of these types of weapons. military service, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, use of which are based upon consideration for physical freedom, Such items as baseball bats, tools, bottles, locks, sticks, pencils, lawful products while not at school, or any other unlawful basis of social interaction, and respect of a student’s dignity. Generally, laser pointers, or pens also will be considered weapons when discrimination, and that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive restrictive interventions shall be considered when non- used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm. Attempt educational environment. Although harassment may take many restrictive interventions have been attempted and failed. A to use includes any threat to use. different forms, examples include name-calling and other derogatory copy of the policy is available upon request from the Student comments, jokes, gestures, posting or distribution of derogatory Services department. • Participation in games of chance. pictures, notes or graffiti (whether written or conveyed electronically), • Commission of a felony. and pushing or hitting or other forms of physical aggression. Alternative Learning Academy • Act(s) of arson. School Threats and Threat Assessments Township High School District 211’s Alternative Learning • Gang activity. Academy is a school intended to educate disruptive students To keep school communities safe, staff, parents, students, and • Bomb threat. who would otherwise be subject to suspension or expulsion. community members must report all threat-related behaviors. This program will provide such students with a direct connection • Setting off a false fire alarm. A threat is an expression of intent to do harm or act out violently • Possession and/or use of any laser device. to District 211 programming and offer students additional against someone or something. Threats may be verbal, written, academic and social-emotional support. After reviewing due • Any student behavior or activity that actually causes or drawn, posted on the Internet or made by gesture. Threats must process, such students may be administratively transferred to reasonably forecasts the occurrence of substantial disruption be taken seriously, investigated, and responded to. or interference with school or school activities. the Alternative Learning Academy or another alternative school All threat making behavior by a student shall be reported to created under the Safe Schools Act (105 ILCS5/13A). A “look-alike” is any substance or item which is not, but reasonably appears 10 Discrimination Conduct which has the effect of creating a hostile or offensive • Loss of privileges. Students and staff have a right to learn and work in an environment environment might include sex-oriented, uncomfortable or • Athletic/activity board review, if applicable. in which all are respected and valued. Such an environment is free inappropriate physical contact, verbal joking, teasing, questions, • Exclusion from final examination exemption. anecdotes, or offensive personal remarks of a sexual nature. of all forms of harassment and discrimination due to race, sex, • Exclusion from graduation exercises. sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, or disability. Any student who abuses another student through any sexually harassing conduct or communication, whether via in-person • Restitution. It is the policy of High School District 211 to prohibit discrimination. contact, written communication, or via any form of electronic • Suspension. It is your right to be treated fairly. Any student who violates the transmission or communication, shall have violated the policy • Expulsion. discrimination policy may be suspended up to five (5) days, or whether such conduct occurs on school grounds, at school events, • Possible referral to the police and arrest. may face expulsion. or on the school bus. Depending on the incident, violators of the It is a violation of the discrimination policy to: policy can either be suspended from school or face expulsion. Disabling Products • Make stereotypical or demeaning remarks. Such remarks A student who feels he or she has been sexually harassed by Any student who possesses and/or discharges a “stink” bomb, include name calling, racial slurs, or “jokes” pertaining to any person (1) directly tell the alleged harasser to stop his or her mace, pepper spray, any noxious substance, or other disabling one’s race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or offensive behavior; and/or (2) report the incident to a teacher, products on or adjacent to school property or at a school event disability. counselor, or administrator who shall report the matter immediately will be subject to discipline. • Display or circulate written or visual materials in which the to the principal. Each school has a designated ADA/Title IX Possession or use of these devices or substances is reckless language or conduct: Coordinator designated to respond to matters of sexual harassment. conduct which: a. results in a substantial interruption of school or school The student making the complaint is not required to file a complaint a. can cause fear, mass alarm, disturbance, disruption, and bodily activities; or with a particular administrator and may request to speak with injury; a person of the same gender. The ADA/Title IX Coordinator at b. endangers the health and safety of students and staff by b. creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment William Fremd High School is Assistant Principal Jeannette Ardell, exposing them to acrid, debilitating odors which these devices that interferes with or disrupts any student’s right to fully and she can be reached at 700 E. Cougar Trail Hoffman Estates, IL and substances can emit; participate in school or activities. 60169-3659; 847-755-3612; or via email at [email protected] • Deface school property or materials with the intent to demean. c. may cause the evacuation of any area of the school, thereby Regardless of how the student chooses to report the alleged sexual imposing additional risks while emergency measures are • Damage, deface, or destroy the private property of an harassment, a student’s good faith action in reporting will not used to exit the school, particularly during severe weather individual. adversely affect the student’s education, grades, curriculum, or conditions. • Make threats which harass or intimidate another person. record. However, if a student or witness is found to have been Any student who possesses, uses, or threatens to use these devices • Physically threaten or harm someone. intentionally dishonest in making a report, the student or witness or substances, or acts in concert with others who do by arranging, Students who believe they have been the object of harassment or shall be subject to discipline. planning, devising, and/or participating in the behavior by mutual discriminatory behavior may report their complaints by: Title IX and Athletics & Activities understanding and with knowledge and consent commits gross • Directly telling the alleged harasser to stop the offensive Eric Wenckowski, director of athletics and student activities, misconduct. Administration of this policy shall be consistent with behavior. serves as the Title IX coordinator for the purposes of Board policies concerning student discipline, specifically sub-section • Notifying a teacher, counselor, or administrator who shall report ensuring gender equity in regard to activities and athletic JG. Disciplinary action may include any or all of the following, the incident to the affected student’s assistant principal. opportunities. Any concerns regarding limited access to the depending upon the nature and severity of the disabling products District’s extracurricular programs or activities based on sex and the circumstances of their possession and/or use or threat Hazing discrimination can be communicated to Mr. Wenckowski, who to use: Hazing includes any humiliating or dangerous activity expected of can be reached at 1750 S. Roselle Road, Palatine, IL 60067-7336; • Suspension; a student in order to join a group, activity, sport, or club, regardless 847-755-6770; or via email at [email protected]. • Loss of off-campus privileges for the duration of high school of that student’s willingness to participate. Hazing is a violation years; of the Athletic and Competitive Activity Policy, as well as Board of Pranks Education policy. Penalties may include suspension or expulsion Any student who commits any mischievous act of vandalism, • Restitution; from school, as well as suspension or expulsion from athletic and disruptive behavior, and/or engages in gross misconduct will be • Exclusion from any (special or regular) event(s), athletic competitive activities. subject to a range of sanctions and penalties as listed below, up to contest(s), or activity program(s); and including expulsion. Students who commit such behaviors, or • Athletic/activity board review, if applicable; Title IX and Sexual Harassment act in concert with others who do by arranging, planning, devising, • Expulsion (in accordance with the provisions of Student The Board of Education has adopted policies which prohibit sexual and/or participating in the behavior by mutual understanding Conduct Policy-JFC). harassment in its schools. The policies define forms of verbal and with knowledge and consent, may be subject to any or all of • Possible referral to the police and arrest. or physical sexual conduct which constitute sexual harassment. the following disciplinary actions, depending upon the nature The school has a responsibility to provide students with a learning and severity of their behaviors: • Referral to an alternative school. environment free from sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, • Exclusion from any regular or special event(s) or activity Smoking/Tobacco/E-Cigarettes demeaning or insulting sexual remarks or conduct, and forced (example: prom, homecoming, etc.). Students may not smoke, possess, or use tobacco or any “look-alike” physical contact of a sexual nature. • Exclusion from any athletic contest(s) or activity program(s). (continued on next page) 11 Smoking/Tobacco/E-Cigarettes (continued) the school. Visitors are required to show a valid I.D. and will be asked to wear a visitor I.D. and lanyard. Advance approval must Activities tobacco substance in any form anywhere on school property. This be obtained for student visitors. Students wishing to bring a policy applies to all tobacco derivatives and Electronic Cigarettes. visitor to school must submit a written request, signed by their For the purpose of this policy, the term Electronic Cigarettes is parents, several days in advance of the visit. Requests must be Clubs and Activities defined as the following: approved by the assistant principal. Schools reserve the right to Participation in clubs and activities provides excellent “Electronic cigarette” refers to any oral device that provides a restrict visitors. opportunities for students to broaden their experiences vapor of liquid nicotine, and/or other substance, and the use or and to meet other students and teachers. With this Vandalism inhalation of which simulates smoking. The term shall include opportunity, comes the responsibility that students any such devices, whether they are manufactured, distributed, A student who vandalizes or abuses school property will be exhibit behavior that does not infringe upon privileges marketed or sold as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, or under any suspended pending a parent conference. The length of the of others or reflect poorly upon themselves or the school. other product name or descriptor. suspension will be determined at the conference. The student Students who wish to participate in extracurricular must pay for the damage, may face expulsion proceedings, may be activities must agree to abide by an activity code of This Policy applies to activities before, during, and after school referred to an alternative setting, and may be referred to the police. conduct provided to them by their activity sponsor. In hours. Penalties for violating the smoking/tobacco policy are: Search and Seizure addition, certain clubs and activities are subject to the Students may be subject to citation by the police where local same academic eligibility requirements as athletics (see ordinance prohibits possession and/or use of tobacco products. To maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect following list). Consult your school’s activity director the safety and welfare of students and school personnel, school First Offense: The student may be assigned to in-school suspension for these requirements. authorities may search a student’s person and/or personal effects, and require a parent conference. The student may be referred to including but not limited to purses, wallets, bookbags, backpacks, attend a smoking/ tobacco health awareness seminar at a later date There are more than 60 organizations to meet the needs electronic devices of any kind, cell phones, networks, the student’s (if available) or other consequences may be applied. Failure to attend and interests of all students. Among the many groups electronic storage locker or student email account, and/or the seminar, if offered, may result in further consequences. available at our five schools are: automobile and may seize any contraband materials discovered Repeated Offense: The student may be suspended from school in the search in accordance with Illinois law and the authority and and a parent conference will be held. Competitive Groups (all participants are subject to the guidelines established by the United States Supreme Court, and same behavior policies and procedure as athletes)* Smoking/tobacco products/devices will be confiscated by other federal law, state law, and school policies and procedures. Chess Team* Science Olympiad* administration at which time a student’s parent/guardian will Students who refuse to cooperate or fully comply with the terms of Debate Team* Special Olympics* be contacted to discuss returning the confiscated property to the a search conducted by school personnel may be determined to have Flag Squad* Speech Team* parent/guardian. Administration will not return smoking/tobacco violated the student conduct policy for the behavior in question and Math Team* Student Congress Club* products/devices to any student, regardless of age. may be subject to disciplinary consequences. Model United Nations* Worldwide Youth in Gangs Repeated incidents of refusal to submit to search or cooperate Competitive Dance Science & Engineering with school administrators is considered Gross Disobedience or Students may not recruit other students in school for membership (Pom Pon) Squad* Club* Misconduct and will result in referral to the principal. in non-school sponsored clubs or organizations, including gangs, Scholastic Bowl Squad* Science Bowl Team* hate groups, and/or cults. A student who possesses, displays, or School officials will conduct occasional searches using canine units. Performing Arts uses gang language, emblems, or symbols may be suspended and a Canine searches may include any area of the school or parking lot. Band Drama Club Orchestra parent conference held. Continued such misconduct may result in Video Surveillance Monitoring Choir Dramatic Productions Variety Show a recommendation of expulsion or transfer to an alternative school Board of Education Policy KKB established and authorizes the use of Color Guard Orchesis Dance Club program. Students engaged in any gang related behavior, which may overt video surveillance cameras and monitors on District property include recruitment, intimidation, or threat to safety may be subject to promote safety and security, deter inappropriate or illegal activity, Career Clubs to suspension and referral to law enforcement agencies. A second and to provide evidence of crime or violation of school code. To Business Professionals of Family, Career & incident of gang-related misconduct or intimidation may result in ensure the proper use of the recorded images, the use of the system America** Community Leaders an indefinite suspension and a recommendation of expulsion. If a for surveillance shall be limited to the functions delineated in Board Health Occupation of America (FCCLA) student commits violence on other students, staff, or school property Policy. Only those authorized by the designated administrative Students of America the student will be suspended, pending a possible recommendation agent or the Superintendent of Schools will have access to ongoing (HOSA) of expulsion or transfer to an alternative school program. operation and/or use of the video images produced. Any review Students who are approached by individuals or groups representing of the video images shall be conducted consistent with the Family Publications a gang or engaging in gang activity should immediately inform a Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Illinois School Student Literary Magazine Newspaper Yearbook counselor, assistant principal, or police consultant. Records Act. Video files commonly qualify as a student record Student Government Visitors and their release must be authorized by school authorities. Images may be archived if, in the opinion of the designated administrator, Class Officers Student Council* For the protection of students and school property, visitors are it documents an event considered to be of such significance that a subject to administrative approval. All visitors must secure historical record is desirable. (continued on next page) permission at the office or front receiving desk upon entering 12 Clubs and Activities (continued) Student Council represents and serves the entire as gross misconduct (reference Board of Education student body. Student concerns and opinions are Policy JFC) or could jeopardize the safety of students Honors relayed by council members to the administration. and staff. In these cases, the principalship may invoke Modern Music Masters National Honor Society* The council supervises financial projects for activities social suspension in addition to school suspension. The and charitable purposes, plans and promotes social duration of the social probation or social suspension Special Interest events (such as homecoming activities), and consults is established at the discretion of the principalship The school strives to have clubs and activities for a with school officials when an anticipated policy change in consideration of the severity and frequency of the wide variety of interests. Please check the school will affect students. student’s misbehavior up to a maximum of 12 months. website for the most current list of special interest clubs and activities. Absence and Participation in After-School Activities * All participants in these activities must meet the same academic rules Students attending activities must follow the same Athletics & Competitive Activities as student-athletes ** Participants in these activities who are involved in competitions must rules that apply during the school day. A student who meet the same academic rules as student-athletes is absent from school for all or part of a school day High School District 211 athletic programs adhere to may not attend or participate in any after-school event the by-laws of the Illinois High School Association National Honor Society without the permission of the principalship. Rules (I.H.S.A.) that governs interscholastic athletics. District Each school has a chapter of National Honor Society apply to off-campus as well as on-campus activities. 211 competes in interscholastic athletics in badminton, which must follow the guidelines established by the Students will be expected to abide by the Code of baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, football, national organization. One of the highest school honors Behavior outlined below. Unacceptable conduct at a golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, indoor and outdoor track, a student can receive is membership in National Honor social or athletic event may result in suspension from soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water Society. school, social probation, and/or social suspension. polo, wrestling, competitive dance, and cheerleading. Membership is based on scholarship, service, Code of Behavior for School Events High School District 211 schools are members of the leadership, and character. The criteria of scholarship Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege Mid-Suburban League. In addition to league contests, is used only to determine a student’s initial eligibility. extended to all students in High School District 211. many teams engage in non-conference competitions. At To be a candidate for membership, a junior must have Students have an opportunity to participate in and enjoy the conclusion of each season, each school participates a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.000 for social and athletic events within the intended purposes of in I.H.S.A. sponsored tournaments. grades 9 and 10. A senior must have a cumulative the function. With this opportunity comes the responsibility Interscholastic Eligibility average of at least 3.000 through grade 11. From that students exhibit behavior which does not infringe upon these candidates, National Honor Society members To be eligible for participation in interscholastic the privileges of others. With this in mind, I understand that athletics, students must have a current physical on file are selected based on excellence demonstrated in the I am expected to adhere to the following code of behavior at remaining areas of service, leadership, and character. with the school nurse. Physicals are valid for thirteen all school events: months; therefore, students are advised to schedule A faculty member council selects the students who will • I will display respect, consideration, and courtesy for physical examinations annually prior to expiration of become members of the National Honor Society. This students, staff, and visitors in our school. their previous physical to ensure eligibility throughout committee evaluates each eligible candidate, with input • I will show self-control at all times and accept the the following school year. IHSA physical forms can from other staff members. When the selection process decisions of school officials. be found on the District 211 website. They also must is complete, the eligible candidates are notified whether have a signed parent permission form and an athletic or not they have been granted membership. Questions • I am responsible for my own behavior at all times and will not let the crowds control my actions. emergency medical authorization card during the regarding the selection process should be addressed to online athletic and activity registration process. the principal or the National Honor Society sponsor. • I understand that any behavior expected of me during the More detailed information regarding the National Honor regular school day must also be exhibited at all activities. In order to be eligible to participate in athletics and Society process is available on the school website, under If a student’s behavior infringes on another person’s competitive activities, students must satisfy the privileges and opportunities, that behavior is unacceptable. eligibility requirements of both the Illinois High Activities/NHS. School Association and District 211. High School Student Government Social Probation and Suspension District 211 eligibility standards require a student to Whenever it has been determined that a student’s The amount of student government in District 211 achieve a minimum 2.0 grade point average at the conduct has been disruptive at a school-sponsored schools is determined by students’ willingness to accept end of semester 1 and semester 2, as well as pass all social or athletic event, or when the student fails to responsibility for conduct and control of activities. courses. Failure to satisfy either of these requirements follow the rules of acceptable conduct at such an Student government is a valuable part of education will result in athletic or extracurricular probation and event, the principalship may invoke social probation in a democratic society; thus, student participation is may result in ineligibility. Students on probation or suspension. Social suspension also may be utilized encouraged. must adhere to specific academic interventions to when the principalship deems a student’s behavior continue to compete in athletic or extracurricular (continued on next page) 13 Interscholastic Eligibility (continued) conduct and attitude. Because participants represent or coach to consider a disciplinary case involving their school, they are expected to represent high an athlete or individual in a competitive activity programs. Information regarding the specific criteria standards of morality and conduct the year around. (an activity that has a competitive season and/or within the District’s standards is available from the has a year ending culminating competition)). The athletic director’s office or the guidance department. To participate in the Athletic and Competitive Activity Program, the student and his or her parents Athletic/Activity Board shall weigh the evidence that Many competitive activities, including, Chess, shall be required to attend a mandatory “meet the is presented and, after considering the best interests Debate, FCCLA, Flags, HOSA, Math Team, Model coach/sponsor” team meeting at which parents and of the student and the school, make a decision on the United Nations, National Honor Society, Pom Pons, the student will be informed about training and disposition of the student’s case. Scholastic Bowl, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, participation rules and the function of the Athletic/ Special Olympics, Speech, Student Congress, Student B. Disciplinary Procedures Activity Board. Council, Worldwide Youth Science & Engineering, After a participant has been given an opportunity for due Auto Club, and Business Professionals of America Misconduct among participants shall include offenses process and there is reason to conclude that the student has require that participants meet the same academic such as the possession or use of tobacco in any form, violated Athletic/Activity Policies based upon available eligibility rules as student-athletes. vaping, possession or use of alcohol or drugs, theft, information, he/she will be suspended from competition dishonesty, and other misconduct. Training rules are Students also must meet the state requirements dealing and/or practices pending a disciplinary review and in effect for all 12 months. with residence, school attendance, out-of-school decision by the Athletic/Activity Board. The parent will be competition in sports, outside awards, and age limits. Students who are found to be involved in such notified of the rule violation and will be requested to attend misconduct will face disciplinary action according a Board meeting related to their student. The Board will In all sports, coaches recommend athletes for awards to procedures outlined in section B, Disciplinary meet at the earliest opportunity but no later than ten school based on participation, training, sportsmanship, Procedures. When alcohol or drugs in any form are days from the date of notification of the Board meeting to cooperation, and attitude. present at student parties, it is recommended that consider the status of the student and render a decision. Coaches may drop athletes from squads for irregular students involved in athletics or activities leave the Generally, the following process will be observed for both attendance at practice. In addition, athletes may be party immediately. in/out-of-season violations. dropped for lack of ability to perform at the standards A participant who admits to a drug, alcohol, or tobacco set for squad membership. 1. The Athletic/Activity Board verifies that the related problem to a school staff member before a participant has been made aware of rules of the reported training rule violation occurs will be referred Collegiate Sports Eligibility sport or activity to the athletic/activity director. A conference with the To be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics 2. Upon notice to the administration, either verbal during their freshman year at an N.C.A.A. Division I or student and his/her parents will be conducted. After considering all information pertinent to the student’s or written, of an alleged violation of the rules, the Division II college, high school graduates must satisfy student will be informed by the athletic/activity the requirements of the N.C.A.A. bylaw. There also are problem, the athletic/activity director will confer with the principal before releasing a decision. director of the nature of the offense and suspended special requirements for students who wish to compete from competitions and/or practices. The athletic/ at the N.C.A.A. Division III or N.A.I.A. level. All participants in I.H.S.A. athletics or competitive activity director will notify the student to appear These requirements vary depending on the year the activities must sign a consent to random testing for all at a meeting of the Board. Parents will be notified student-athlete will first enter college and whether performance enhancing banned substances. of the rule violation and requested to appear at the enrollment is at a N.C.A.A. Division I, II, III, or N.A.I.A. A. Athletic/Activity Board meeting. If the violation occurs out-of-season, the college. Included in the requirements are successful participant will be informed by the administration completion of core curriculum courses in addition The Athletic/Activity Board is the disciplinary arm and the same procedures will be followed. of the athletic and competitive activity program. It is to attaining a specified combination of grade point 3. The Athletic/Activity Board will meet to review the composed of the following individuals: average and S.A.T. or A.C.T. composite score. situation. The Board may invoke one or more of the A detailed explanation of these requirements is Athletic/activity director – Chair following: available from your school’s athletic director or in the Selected members of the coaching/activity staff a. Dismiss the charges. student services office. District 211 central administration representative b. Place the student on probation for a specific Athletic and Competitive Activity When there is a need for the Athletic/Activity Board length of time. Policies and Procedures to meet because of a rule infraction by a student in a c. Invoke a suspension. competitive activity, the director of student activities One purpose of an athletic and competitive activity (1) The penalty for the violation will be will serve on the Board in lieu of the division head for established by the Board after review of the program is to provide students wholesome competition athletics. on an interscholastic level. A necessary corollary to severity of the infraction. this purpose is the development in students of a sense The Board shall meet after a request has been presented (2) When a suspension is invoked, the Athletic/ of dedication and establishment of high standards of to the athletic/activity director by the activity sponsor

(continued on next page) 14 Disciplinary Procedures (continued) Sport Seasons Procedure. The Uniform Grievance Procedure may be Activity Board will determine the season(s) found on the District 211 website or may be requested from Boys Girls the ADA administrator. in which the penalty will begin. Fall Cross Country Fall Cross Country (3) When a suspension is invoked for a Football Golf The School Visitation Rights Act drug, alcohol, or tobacco violation, the Golf Swimming The School Visitation Act makes it mandatory for private student may be asked to attend and Soccer Tennis employers, local governments, and school districts to successfully complete an educational Cheerleading (spirit) Volleyball permit employees unpaid time off from work to attend program recommended by the Athletic/ Cheerleading (spirit) necessary educational or behavioral conferences at the Activity Board. The cost of educational Winter Basketball Winter Basketball school where their children attend if the employer employs programs will be the responsibility of the Swimming Bowling at least 50 employees. Another provision of the act requires student’s parent. Wrestling Gymnastics schools to make time available for visitation during regular A recommended penalty for first violation of Cheerleading (comp.) Cheerleading (comp.) school hours and evening hours. If you would like to see possession/use of alcohol, tobacco in any form, or a copy of the act, or if you have any questions about the drugs will be up to 25% of the scheduled contests. Spring Baseball Spring Badminton School Visitation Rights Act, please contact the Student d. Drop the student from the sport(s) or activity(ies) Gymnastics Lacrosse Services Director at your school. for a specific period of time. Lacrosse Soccer e. Drop the student from participation in athletics Tennis Softball Health Services or activities for the remainder of his/her time in Track Track A student who is ill may obtain a pass from a teacher and high school. Volleyball Water Polo go to the nurse’s office. If the student must be sent home, 4. The decision of the Board will be communicated in Water Polo a parent, guardian or other responsible adult must give writing to the parent of the student. permission through the nurse’s office for the student to leave school. C. General Rules Programs and Services No student who is ill may leave school without Suspected violations and/or rumors are to be directed permission of the nurse. to the student’s immediate coach or sponsor. It is hoped that the coach or sponsor can serve in a counseling role Accessibility Accommodations A student who is ill and absent from school due to a communicable disease must see the nurse before returning and directly inform the participant of the allegations Township High School District 211 will not discriminate and the importance of correcting an improper image. to classes. Some communicable diseases require a doctor’s on the basis of disability against any qualified individual release when the student returns to school. The district director of student activities should be in accordance with the provisions of the Americans with consulted if any doubt exists regarding the convening Disability Act (ADA) of 1990. If a student is unable to participate in regular wellness of an Athletic/Activity Board. or physical education class for more than three days, the If an individual with a disability would like to request an nurse must be given a medical excuse from a physician Mid-Suburban League accommodation or auxiliary aid or service from the District, stating the nature and time limitation of the condition. East Division the individual should make that request to the school’s A parent note is acceptable if the time out of class is designated ADA administrator. The request should be three days or less. Buffalo Grove (Bison) made at least one week in advance of the time that the Elk Grove (Grenadiers) accommodation will be needed. While the District will Vision and Hearing Screening Hersey (Huskies) make reasonable attempts to accommodate requests made School nurses conduct vision and hearing screenings Prospect (Knights) with less than one week advance notice, the District will for all transfer students and students receiving special Rolling Meadows (Mustangs) not be obligated. In most instances, the District cannot be education services. Most screenings are done in the fall Wheeling (Wildcats) expected to fulfill such requests with less than 72 hours of each school year. These screenings are not a substitute advance notice. Requests for a sign language interpreter for a complete examination and evaluation by a doctor. West Division may be made to the ADA coordinator or to the District’s Barrington (Broncos) assistant to the superintendent. Medications in Schools Prescriptions and non-prescription medications will Conant (Cougars)* In considering the request, the ADA Administrator may be given according to the High School District 211 Fremd (Vikings)* ask for additional information from the individual making medication policy. Signed authorization from the Hoffman Estates (Hawks)* the request in order to understand the nature and extent of student’s physician and parent must be on file in the Palatine (Pirates)* the accommodation being sought. The ADA Administrator health services office. Only those medications that are Schaumburg (Saxons)* will inform the individual making the request within three necessary to maintain the student during school hours *District 211 school days whether the accommodation will be provided. If the individual’s request is denied, the individual may appeal the decision according to the District’s Uniform Grievance (continued on next page) 15 Medications in Schools (continued) 10 days of school on an ongoing intermittent basis Section 504 during the school year. Pregnant students may be shall be administered by the school nurse. Medication Students with disabilities who do not qualify for special eligible for homebound instruction and are encouraged must be brought to the school in the original package and education services under the Federal Individuals with to continue their education. High School District 211 given to the nurse. Medications will be stored in a secure Disabilities Education Act may qualify for assistance under is committed to eliminating barriers to the education area in the nurse’s office. At the end of the treatment Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A child may of pregnant students. regime, the parent will be responsible for removing any qualify under this Act if the child has a physical or mental unused medication from the school. If not picked up by Instruction time for assigned certified teachers shall total impairment that substantially limits one or more major life the end of the year, the school nurse will dispose of the up to five hours per week. A medical certification form activity, has a record of physical or mental impairment, or medications. High School District 211 retains the right signed by a physician must include a diagnosis and the is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment. to reject requests for the administration of medication. length of absence and must be submitted before homebound Students or parents may contact their school’s student instruction begins. Requests for homebound instruction services department for information related to eligibility Communicable/Chronic Infectious Diseases should be made through the student services director’s office. and assistance. If parents have a question or concern Some communicable/chronic infectious diseases may Drug and Alcohol Prevention regarding their eligible child, please contact Brigit Cain, pose potential health problems for students in the school Student Services Director, at 847-755-3626. district. A student known to have a communicable/ High School District 211 is aware of the chemical abuse chronic infectious disease will be evaluated to determine problem among some adolescents and is concerned about Student Evaluations if the student’s condition poses a risk to others. An students’ welfare. Your school has a team of specially trained Staff members meet regularly to review students appropriate educational program for the student will be personnel which provides services and programs to students experiencing difficulties with educational performance. determined by the Superintendent and school staff after and their families affected by alcohol or drug use and abuse. If needed, intervention and strategies may be developed consultation with a team consisting of a medical advisor, Students or parents who want help in treating this health and implemented. Additionally, an individual evaluation school nurse, school administrator, physician, and the problem should call the student’s school counselor who may be conducted to determine need for school-based student’s parents. A student with a chronic infectious may refer the family to outside agencies for assistance. services, supports and/or accommodations. disease will be allowed to attend school in a regular classroom setting unless the evaluation determines the Special Education Peer Mediation need to place specific limitations on attendance. A student Students with disabilities of vision, hearing, orthopedic The peer mediation process gives students an opportunity will be excluded from school for the period in which impairment, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, to resolve conflicts confidentially with their peers using there is high risk of transmitting the disease to other autism, emotional disabilities and other health a structured format facilitated by specially trained students or employees. The privacy of a student known impairments may be eligible for special education services students. The goal is to develop a win-win solution to to have a chronic infectious disease will be respected under the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education which both parties agree. Anyone can refer two disputants by maintaining confidential records in accordance with Act. High School District 211 provides a continuum to mediation, but the process is voluntary. For further federal and state privacy laws. In certain cases, the Cook of special education programs, ranging from minimal information, contact your counselor or administrator. County Department of Public Health may be informed of supplementary resource assistance to total instructional a student’s condition, and direct that student’s attendance. programs. Students or parents may contact their school’s Student Supervisors special education department for information related to District employees monitor student behavior and assist Optional Student Insurance eligibility and special education services. in controlling building security and safety. Students High School District 211 does not carry individual Additionally, High School District 211 provides an array should treat these supervisors with the same respect student accident insurance coverage. Should parents feel of related services such as speech and language therapy, shown to teachers. student accident coverage is necessary, information is occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing services, Police Consultant available on the District 211 website at http://adc.d211.org/ and/or counseling. Students with disabilities may receive Each school is assigned a sworn police officer who is employed parentsstudents-2/student-insurance/. related services as part of their individualized education by the local police department. The police consultants’, or programs (IEPs). Your child’s school will maintain related Injuries school resource officers’, primary role is to provide for the service logs that record the type and number of minutes Any school injury should be reported immediately to a security of the school and the safety of students and staff. All of the related service(s) administered to such students. staff member. The student will be sent to the nurse for police-related matters that occur within or connected to the In accordance with Public Act 101-0515, copies of related medical attention. If parents have purchased student school are handled by the police consultant in coordination service logs will be available to parents/guardians at accident insurance and need to make a claim, they may with school administration. Police consultants are involved their child’s annual review IEP meeting or upon request. ask the school nurse to send details of the accident report in school safety planning, preparedness, and response. The school district may receive Medicaid funding for the to them. Additional functions of the police consultant includes delivery of related services. If parents have a question or prevention of student delinquency, provide law enforcement Homebound and Hospital Instruction concern regarding services for their eligible child, please consultations and counseling, participate in classroom contact Renée Erickson, director of special education, at Home and hospital instruction is a short term service presentations, assistance with staff development activities, and 847-755-6835. for students who will be out of school more than 10 response to all other student and school police-related matters. consecutive school days for medical reasons or who, due to medical reasons, are anticipated to miss at least 16 Reciprocal Reporting Agreements to purchase a parking permit must pay a $75 per semester Students who are scheduled to start after period 1 or In compliance with Illinois School Code, High School fee. In cases where parking spaces are limited, a lottery may are dismissed before period 8 must provide their own District 211 has developed agreements with local law be used. There will be no refund of the student parking user transportation. Students who are dismissed early must leave enforcement agencies for the reciprocal reporting of fee for the current semester. Parking stickers or tags must be school after their last regularly assigned class. criminal offenses committed by students. The intent is displayed properly according to school directions. Parking Guidelines: The student I.D. card also is used as a bus pass to exchange information, to the extent permitted by law, tags are non-transferable. Students who produce, possess, and must be shown to the driver. The bus route number in order to maintain safe, healthy, and non-violent school or distribute a counterfeit parking permit may be subject to appears on the I.D. card. Students must only ride their environments to which all students are entitled. disciplinary consequences. assigned bus route. The bus route and times are set as a Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only as permitted general guide. The bus route and times are set as a general Student Services by each school’s parking regulations. Local law enforcement guide. All student should be at their bus stop at least 5 The Student Services Department at each school provides officials monitor school parking lots. Vehicles that are minutes before the assigned pickup time . D211 utilizes a GPS social, personal, and academic counseling, as well as college improperly parked, violate local ordinances, or fail to display tracking program called Versatrans MyStop. This allow users and career planning. When students enter high school, a village or registration stickers may be ticketed and/or towed. to track the bus they are assigned to visualize an approximate school counselor is assigned to help them in these areas. Violators of parking regulations or the student parking user arrival time at the bus stop. Counselors see their students several times per year. Students fee policy are subject to school disciplinary action up to and All students should be at their assigned pickup at least 5 also can schedule appointments with their counselor. Parents including suspension, loss of parking privileges, ticketing, fine, minutes before the route start time. Students must cross the are encouraged to contact the counselor at any time. towing at student expense, and/or arrest. Automobiles may road in front of the bus while the stop arm is out and the Students may meet with a counselor: be searched by authority of the principalship when there is flashers are operating. Students need to look at the driver and • During a study hall or lunch. reason to believe that there are illegal or harmful materials in wait for a signal to cross. Extreme caution should be observed an automobile. By obtaining a parking permit, students give when entering or leaving the bus. Students may not loiter or walk • Before or after school by appointment. consent to the possible search of vehicles. Authorities will through parking lots before entering or after leaving buses. • When an emergency exists. be notified regarding cars parked illegally, and cars parked School rules apply on buses. Aside from a possible Additional school services include: illegally also may be searched. suspension from school, bus privileges may be suspended • Student Support Groups: Students who have concerns Students are expected to drive safely and responsibly on school for misconduct such as vandalism, fighting, or violation of relating to divorce, grief or loss, eating disorders, or anger property. Students and parents are reminded to obey all local safety procedures. Behavior expected of students during should contact their counselor about participating in school and state vehicle laws while on school property and in the the regular school day also must be exhibited on the bus. support groups on these issues. vicinity of the school. Smoking or vaping is not permitted on the bus. To promote safety and welfare of students and staff, audio and video • Psychologist: conducts psychological evaluations and Bus Services interprets results for students, parents, and staff. The recording may be used on buses. Rules are posted in each bus. psychologist also provides counseling and helps locate Free bus transportation is available to students who live 1½ To ride a bus other than one regularly assigned, an eligible outside referral agencies. miles or more from school and within school attendance bus rider must have a very specific or special circumstance. boundaries. Students who live less than 1½ miles from • Social Worker: Provides individual, group, and family Transportation is not provided to or from after school jobs, school may elect to pay for transportation. The cost is $200.00 babysitting, tutoring or extra-curricular activities off-campus. counseling and serves as a liaison between the school a year, payable in advance. A late fee of $35.00 will be added and community agencies. For general information or questions, please send an email to registrations received after July 1. Please be advised that to: [email protected]. Requests from parents should • Speech and Language Therapist: Identifies and assists it may take up to three (3) school days for your child to be be sent to Diana Mikelski, director of transportation, at students who need help with communication skills. eligible to ride the bus after payment is received. Students [email protected]. • Nurse: Provides health services within legal guidelines. must present a valid school I.D. with their printed bus route to the driver before they are allowed to ride. Library • Student Assistance Team: Specially trained personnel who Transportation also is provided for regular bus riders who The library does not charge for overdue materials. Students provide services and programs to students and their families have the responsibility to return or renew materials on or affected by alcohol or drug use and abuse. stay after school under a teacher’s supervision. Late buses run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4:00 p.m. for FHS, before the due date. Students will be charged for lost or • Community Resources: A list of community agencies HEHS, SHS and at 4:40 p.m. for CHS and PHS. Evening buses damaged materials. that provide assistance for families may be obtained run Monday through Friday at 5:25 p.m. for FHS, HEHS, SHS Physical Education Uniforms by contacting the school social worker. and at 6:10 p.m. for CHS and PHS. Student I.D.s must be Physical education uniforms and locks may be purchased Automobiles and Parking surrendered upon request of any bus driver. Only students with a valid school I.D. with an assigned bus-route number at the start of school during physical education class and Driving to school is a privilege, not a right. District 211 students are allowed to ride the Late/Evening routes. are the responsibility of the student. who have a valid license, a properly registered vehicle, and permission from their parents are eligible to use the student Upon boarding the bus, students must present their school Lockers parking lot at their school. Due to space limitations at some I.D. with a printed bus-route number on it. If you do not have Each student is assigned a school locker. Lockers are not to be an I.D. you will not be allowed to ride. buildings, not all eligible students will receive permission to (continued on next page) purchase a parking permit. Students who receive permission 17 Lockers (continued) lifelong wellness. Several school-related activities help make this possible: Academics shared, and locker combinations should be kept confidential. A student has no reasonable expectation of privacy in a • Access to student nutrition programs that meet school locker or in personal effects left therein and has the regulations and guidelines established by the U.S. Grading responsibility to store only those items needed for school or Department of Agriculture The school year is divided into two semesters, each 18 school-related activities and other items needed for non-school • All foods and beverages available on campus during weeks in length. Students receive in-progress grades activities which are neither harmful or illegal. The student the school day are consistent with the current Healthy, at 6 and 12 weeks each semester. Hunger-Free Kids Act to whom the locker is assigned will be held responsible In most courses, the semester examination represents for illegal or harmful materials kept in his or her locker by • All foods available on campus adhere to food safety and 20%. In some designated courses, there is a final project another individual. Lockers will not be opened for students security regulations and no examination. Only semester grades are recorded not assigned to that locker. In the event of mechanical failure, • Physical activity and nutrition education are part of the on a student’s permanent record; the in-progress a student’s locker will not be opened without student I.D. school curriculum reports are informational reports. School officials will periodically inspect all lockers for reasons The following is an explanation of the grading scale of health, safety, and the recovery of property which is not to used on report cards: be in lockers, or for other reasons in their discretion. Lockers may be searched only by authority of the principalship. A ������������A superior grade for exceptional or outstanding work. Each student also is assigned a physical education locker. Heavy-duty locks must be purchased at the school. B ������������A commendable grade for an above-average Students should use locks to prevent theft. THE SCHOOL degree of accuracy and knowledge of the IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN subject. PROPERTY. C ������������A passing grade reflecting adequate and satisfactory performance. Food & Nutrition Services D �����������A passing grade reflecting below average The Food & Nutrition Services Department provides work. breakfast, lunch, and à la carte options daily. A variety of entrees is offered for breakfast and lunch as part of a well- E ������������A passing grade for demonstrating balanced meal or available to be purchased à la carte. Students maximum effort and/or minimum skills. may pay for a la carte purchases in cash or through a prepaid F ������������A failing grade indicating that no credit was account. A meal account can be set up at MySchoolBucks.com. awarded. A valid student I.D. is required to access prepayment funds AUD �����Special permission to take a course for no and meal benefits. grade and no credit. Meal Application Program EXC �������Excused for the grading period and/or from Meal applications are available to students whose families taking the semester examination. Credit meet federal guidelines. Households must reapply annually. for the course may depend on any existing An application can be completed online through the school grades earned during the course. or District website, or a printed copy is available at the school PASS �����A passing grade for a course taken on a or by request. All households will receive either a printed or Pass/Fail basis. Credit is given but no grade electronic copy of the meal application in July. Those who point is recorded. qualify may receive waived or reduced optional school fees. FAIL ������A failing grade for a course taken on a Pass/ The Food & Nutrition Services Department can be reached Fail basis. No credit is given and no grade at 847-755-6681 or [email protected]. point is recorded. A parent may request a refund of any remaining prepayment W/P ������Withdrew from course with passing grade. account funds by emailing the department at foodservice@d211. No credit is given and no grade point is org. All refunds must be requested within one year. recorded. Local Wellness Policy Overview W/F ������Withdrew from course with failing grade. No credit is given, and grade point High School District 211 is committed to providing a school reduction is recorded. environment that enhances learning and development of SAT �������Satisfactory grade.

(continued on next page) 18 Grading (continued) • Students’ pass/fail permission forms must be signed test, lose class or course credit, be suspended pending and on file by the end of the 25th school day of the a parent conference, or be recommended for expulsion. INC �������Required work is incomplete. The student semester. must discuss a schedule for completion • Once students choose pass/fail, they may not change Graduation Requirements of work with their teacher and school that option after the 27th school day of the semester. Students must complete a minimum of twenty (20) units of counselor as soon as possible. If work is credit, including the following: not completed within an agreed time frame, Fifth or Sixth Subject Drop Procedure a. Four (4) units of English the student may not receive credit for the Students may drop a fifth or sixth class without course. b. Two (2) years of writing-intensive courses, one (1) of penalty until the 25th day of the semester. Thereafter, which must be English and the other of which may – �����������Following a letter grade indicates “minus” the student will be given “W/F” or “W/P” based on be English or any other subject. When applicable, (i.e., “C-” means a low “C” grade). academic standing at the time of the drop. The “W/F” writing-intensive courses may be counted towards + �����������Following a letter grade indicates “plus” grade will be included in the calculation of grade the fulfillment of other graduation requirements. (i.e., “C+” means a high “C” grade). point average. Students who drop after the 25th day c. Three (3) units of mathematics with at least one (1) will be assigned compulsory study hall instead of Student Final Examinations course at the 300-level or higher. One (1) of the three attending class for the remainder of the semester. (3) required units must be Algebra I, one (1) unit must All students will be required to take final examinations. Academic Dishonesty include geometry content, and at least one (1) course Seniors may qualify for an exemption from their last must be at the 300-level or higher. (The superintendent semester final examinations in all courses if the student: Academic dishonesty refers to cheating, copying, may grant exceptions to the requirement of a 300-level has at least a “C” average in the course; has fewer than plagiarizing, or otherwise representing the work of course on a case-by-case basis) six absences from the class; has never been truant from others as one’s own through verbal, written, graphic, d. Two (2) units of science the class; has never been suspended from the class; and electronic, or other means. Forms of academic is not incomplete on assignments required by the teacher. dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following: e. One (1) unit of American history Seniors who are not exempt from last semester final • looking at another student’s answers, or using a f. One (1) unit of social science survey or one-half (½) unit examinations will take their examinations at the regularly “cheat sheet” during a test; or, providing other of economics and one-half (½) unit of government scheduled times for semester examinations. students with the means to copy answers; g. One (1) unit of world language, art, music, or vocational education Weighted Grades • downloading material from an online source and representing it as one’s own without citing sources h. One-half (½) unit of consumer education (or High School District 211 provides colleges with a or crediting the author; equivalent) student’s grades computed two ways –– weighted and i. One-half (½) unit of health, ending with the Class of non-weighted. This procedure allows colleges to select • copying in any form another person’s computer program 2021 each student’s grade-point according to their standard or software file and representing it as one’s own; practice for use in determining college admissions. • submitting work received through purchase or j. Wellness (incorporates physical education and health Weighted grades are used for college admissions transfer as one’s own; education), beginning with the Class of 2022 purposes and selection of academic scholars only. • copying text in any form from a source, without k. Physical education for each semester of attendance (or proper citation, and submitting as one’s own; equivalent) after sophomore year, beginning with the Pass/Fail Grading • falsifying, or attempting to alter, course grades, test Class of 2022; OR physical education for each semester In most departments, the pass/fail method of grading grades, grade point averages, credits earned, or other of attendance (for the Classes of 2020, and 2021) is available for juniors and seniors who wish to explore confidential information about oneself or others; l. Thirty (30) hours of instruction in safety education subject areas for academic and personal enrichment (driver education classroom instruction). If without affecting their grade point average. A passing • acquiring and/or distributing tests, answers to tests, answer keys, class projects, research papers, reports, determined by an Individualized Education Program grade is any grade of “D-” or higher. The following (IEP), a student may be exempted and be allowed to guidelines are used for pass/fail grading: or school-owned materials through verbal, written, graphic, electronic, or other means. participate in another curriculum that provides safety education. • The pass/fail option is available in approved courses • Using any web, app, or software-based answer or for junior and senior students only. (Counselors can responder generator to complete coursework or Additional requirements: identify approved courses.) answer assessment questions. a. Pass a qualifying examination on the state and federal constitution, Declaration of Independence, use of the • The pass/fail option is not available in required courses. Students determined to have been academically • Only one pass/fail course per semester may be taken. American flag, and the Australian (secret ballot) method dishonest are subject to disciplinary action. Depending of voting. • Full credit, but no grade-point, is awarded for on the severity of the offense, the number of offenses, successful completion of a course taken with the the impact on other students and teachers, and/or the b. Participate in the assessment testing system as established pass/fail option. curriculum, students may lose credit for a project or by the State of Illinois, except as excused by State regulations. (continued on next page) 19 Graduation Requirements (continued) c. Juniors and seniors participating in inter-scholastic athletic Instructional Supplies/Textbook Rental Fee programs and enrolled in at least five (5) subjects will be c. File one of the following: (1) a Free Application for eligible to be excused from taking physical education The $170 fee for instructional materials/ textbooks has Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the U.S. Department during their athletic season(s). Students excused under been waived for every student for the 2021-2022 school year. Fees for the physical education uniform and driver of Education; (2) an application for State financial aid; this provision will be assigned to study hall. or (3) an Illinois State Board of Education waiver form education behind-the-wheel instruction are assessed indicating that the student understands what these aid Certificate of Completion separately. Students whose families face a financial opportunities are and has chosen not to file an application. A student who is eligible to receive special education hardship should call the principal to discuss special If the student is not at least 18 years of age or legally services and who requires continued public school arrangements for paying fees. emancipated, the student’s parent/guardian must file educational experience to facilitate his or her integration Student-Teacher Meetings one of these documents on the student’s behalf. into society shall be eligible for such services through d. A student is exempt from additional requirement C if: A student is required to remain after school to discuss age 21. In such a case, the student may receive their performance or for individual instruction when (1) the student is unable to file a financial aid application a Certificate of Completion after the student has or an ISBE waiver due to extenuating circumstances; (2) a teacher thinks it is necessary. Such meetings may completed four years of high school and the issuance be necessary if a student is not working up to capacity, the building principal attests that District made a good of the diploma may be deferred so that the student faith effort to assist the student or the student’s parent/ work is incomplete, the student is in danger of failing, or will continue to be eligible to receive special education there is a need to discuss the student’s class performance guardian with filing a financial aid application or an services. The student is encouraged to participate in the ISBE waiver form; and (3) the student has met all other and attitude. The teacher will give the student a day’s graduation ceremony with his or her high school class notice, and then the student can be excused only by an graduation requirements. and may only participate in one graduation ceremony. Additional physical education requirements: administrator. Failure to meet with the teacher may result in suspension from classes until the meeting is held. a. Swimming will be a unit at both freshman and sophomore Early Graduation levels Students who plan to graduate in less than four years In-Progress Grade Reports b. Seniors who are enrolled in six (6) academic subjects, must see their school counselor at least one semester in At six and 12 weeks into each semester, in-progress grade maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, and have no advance of graduation for clarification of graduation reports are made available to parents. An in-progress grade free periods, excluding lunch, during the eight (8) period requirements. report provides information about the student’s status in day will be excused from taking physical education Honor Roll each course on the student’s current schedule. Parents courses provided that: An honor roll is announced each semester. Students are encouraged to contact teachers to discuss student 1. At least one (1) of the six (6) academic courses in which with an unweighted semester grade point average progress. The student’s school counselor also is available the student is enrolled is required for admission to an (GPA) of at least 3.0 but less than 3.5 are placed in the for consultation. institution of higher learning and that student’s failure honors group. Students with an unweighted semester to take such class(es) will result in the student being Course Credit grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher are placed Students who drop a full-year course at the end of the denied enrollment to the institution of the student’s in the high honors group. Grade points are assigned as choice; or first semester will receive one-half unit of credit if they follows: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 are passing at the time. However, students are advised 2. Enrollment in at least one (1) of the six (6) academic point, and F = 0 points. Grades in physical education, courses which was previously failed or missed because that one semester of a one-year course seldom meets driver education, and pass/fail classes are not assigned college entrance requirements. of change in schools and is required for graduation grade points and are not included in determining honor from this high school district, and that failure to take roll status. An incomplete grade will prevent a student Credits transferred from another school must be earned such class(es) will result in the student being unable from being placed on the honor roll. in the same or equivalent courses offered in High School to graduate District 211 in order to count toward graduation. Students taking accelerated and/or honors courses To validate eligibility to be excused, a student must present receive a weighted GPA boost each semester. The Refer to the Curriculum Guide for details on courses, either: an admission application, statement of intent to weighted GPA is used for college admissions and to prerequisites, and credits. This publication is given to apply, or acceptance from an institution of higher learning determine academic scholar status. Weighted GPA is students prior to freshman year and also is available in verifying the facts in sub-paragraph one (1) above, or a not considered when placing students on the honor roll. the Student Services Department and online at the District statement from the student’s counselor certifying the facts website at: https://adc.d211.org/Page/3718. in sub-paragraph two (2) above. United States Constitution Test Additionally, the District shall maintain records showing State law requires that Illinois students pass a Promotion that, in disposing of each request to be excused from Constitution test as a graduation requirement.* Promotion depends solely on the acquisition of physical education, the District has applied the criteria set *The minimum score on the Constitution Test is set by the social the requisite number of credits and the successful forth in Section 27-6 of the School Code to the student’s studies faculty. For further information, contact the school’s completion of any requirements as specified by the individual circumstances. social studies department chair or student services director. Illinois State Board of Education. These credits need (continued on next page) 20 Promotion (continued) for making up this work as soon as possible. The teacher vacations should not be scheduled during the will set guidelines providing a reasonable amount of time summer school period. to include credit in core academic subjects. A student’s to makeup tests after an absence. Tests will be on file in • Students who engage in possession or use of tobacco class is determined by the following: the test makeup room. The student should get a pass or controlled substances; are truant or excessively 3.5 credits = sophomore from the teacher and make up this work during non-class tardy; or commit acts of gross misconduct will be 8.0 credits = junior time. An after-school job does not excuse a student from immediately dismissed from Summer School and completing examinations or required assignments. An 12.0 credits + completion will forfeit credit and fees. These behaviors may I.D. card must be presented to make up tests. of state testing requirement = senior be considered relative to the previous school year Withdrawing from School or the coming school year’s behavioral expectations Students who fail to earn enough credits in a year to and terms. be promoted to the next class will meet with a school The procedure for withdrawing from school is: • Attendance is mandatory on the last day of each counselor to identify appropriate supportive services • Obtain written parent approval and develop a plan to address the credit deficit. semester when final examinations are scheduled. • Discuss reasons for leaving school with a counselor Individualized program planning by the counselor Students not in attendance will forfeit credit and to facilitate promotion includes, but is not limited • Follow checkout procedures as assigned by administrator fees. Final examinations will not be given early. to, additional course work during the school year, • Return to the registrar all property owned by the school, • Students may not wear hats or coats during school. summer school classes, correspondence courses of including but not limited to: textbooks, library books, Work Permits study, evening school classes, and courses taken at school I.D. card, and school-assigned iPad Attention Parents: There have been changes in the other accredited institutions. • Secure the signature of all required personnel on the child labor laws regarding work permits issued to 14 check-out slip (Signatures indicate that all student Career Programs and 15 year old students. To obtain a work permit, these obligations have been met, making the student eligible students must have a current physical examination High School District 211 provides many opportunities for a refund of book rental fees based on a prearranged done within the last year. The application for a work for students to explore career possibilities. The schedule) permit must be signed by the parent or guardian at Curriculum Guide outlines career programs offered A student transferring to another school will have an official school in the Student Services Department. at each school, as well as some off-campus sites. transcript of credits and disciplinary records mailed to the Students also may explore their interests through new high school when all obligations to High School District Off-Campus Courses shadowing experiences, career treks, and guest 211 have been met. Students who enroll in off-campus courses are subject speakers. Additional assistance is available from to school regulations while attending and en route to the career advisor at your school and at: http://www. Summer School and from these classes. Enrollment in these courses d211careercluster.org. Summer School is an academic enrichment program may commit students to attending on days other All career programs are offered without regard to for students who desire or need additional learning than those regularly scheduled in the District, to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or opportunities. Most Summer School courses are for credit securing additional transportation, or to accepting disability. For further information, Josh Schumacher, and count toward graduation, just as courses taken during other uncommon responsibilities. assistant superintendent for curriculum & instruction, the regular school year. A Summer School course catalog Network Use for Students may be contacted at the G.A. McElroy Administration listing offerings is mailed to parents each spring and is also Center, 847-755-6616. available online. Many students attend Summer School District electronic technologies access is provided to to take a wider range of courses, repeat a failed course or students for specific educational purposes. Students are Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy make up credit lost by failure, repeat a course for a higher expected to use their assigned 1:1 iPad and other District Students can earn the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy grade (subject to Student Services Director approval), or to electronic technologies to further the District’s educational by demonstrating high levels of proficiency in move into more advanced work. Summer School fees are mission, goals, and strategic direction. Students are English and an additional language. Illinois public determined by the Board of Education. expected to use the District’s electronic technologies to universities will accept the State Seal of Biliteracy as support classroom activities, educational research or equivalent to 2 years of foreign language coursework The same rules and regulations are in effect during professional enrichment and effectiveness. taken during high school if a student’s high school summer school as during the regular school year. Use of the District’s assigned iPad and District electronic transcript indicates that he or she received the State In addition, the following rules apply: technologies is a privilege, not a right. Misuse of the Seal of Biliteracy. Current languages available are • Regular attendance is required. Students absent the District’s electronic technologies may lead to discipline of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, first two days of school will not be admitted into class the offending employee or student. The District’s network, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, in that semester. Any student who accumulates three an educational technology, is a limited forum; the District Spanish, and Thai. For more information go to: https:// days of absence will forfeit credit and fees. Any tardy may restrict participation for educational or safety reasons. adc.d211.org/Page/6681. beyond one hour counts as an absence, and any two Guidelines in the use of electronic technologies are outlined tardies less than one hour count as an absence. Truancy in the District 211 “Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use Test Makeup will result in loss of course credit. Agreement.” Students who miss tests because of absence are responsible • Because Summer School is a concentrated program, (continued on next page) 21 Network Use for Students (continued) while on the school campus outside the school building. Alternative High School Completion Programs Students using social networking tools and curriculum High School District 211 Diploma Students have been provided with 1:1 iPad devices. In content management software for a teacher’s assignment addition, computers are provided in specific locations are required to keep personal information, as stated above Individuals 17 years of age or older who are no longer throughout the school for a variety of student uses, out of their postings. enrolled in high school may earn a regular High School including: District 211 diploma by completing a prescribed set Students have access to a student email account issued • School-related assignments of courses. Courses include evening classroom work. by the District. Users of the network have no expectation Students must present a withdrawal letter from their • Accessing school-approved apps, technologies, or assurance of privacy for information transmitted or previous school in order to be eligible for the program. systems, and learning software received via the network or contained in District-owned Educational counseling services are available. For more • Internet research storage media, including but not limited to, electronic information, call the Continuing Education Office at • Class-related and/or Athletics and Activity related mail. The District reserves the right to search, examine, 847-755-6820. information or copy at any time without cause or suspicion, the contents of District-owned storage, media, District-issued G.E.D. Certificate Students understand: student email accounts, or data stored or accessed on the Persons over 17 years of age whose high school • Electronic technologies are assets of the District and assigned electronic device(s). The “Electronic Technologies education has been interrupted may obtain a high are protected from unauthorized access, modification, Acceptable Use Agreement” can be viewed online at: https:// school equivalency certificate from the Illinois State destruction or disclosure. adc.d211.org/AcceptableUseAgreement. Board of Education by passing the General Education • The District reserves the right to monitor, read or Community Use of Schools Development Tests. The certificate is accepted for copy any item on or using the District’s electronic college entrance at some institutions. District 211 does technologies, including its network. The Board of Education values the District’s partnership not offer GED preparation classes, nor is it an approved • Students will not vandalize, damage, disable or hack with charitable, municipal, civic, and church groups GED testing site. GED preparation classes are available into any electronic technology or system used by the within the District and will work closely with such through Harper College and information about the GED District. groups to accommodate requests to use the five high can be obtained from a guidance counselor. schools. Among the facilities available are classrooms, • By authorizing use of the District’s electronic system cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, swimming pool, or devices, including the electronic network, the and outdoor athletic practice facilities. Priorities for District does not relinquish control over materials on, use include: school instructional programs, school or connected to, the system or contained in files on the extracurricular programs, Continuing Education system or District-owned or operated devices. Users programs, and community programs. should not expect privacy in the contents of personal files on the District system or the assigned District iPad. District custodial and related costs determine charges for use. Applications for use of the facilities are available • Routine periodic maintenance and monitoring of from Matthew Hildebrand, director of administrative electronic technologies, including the District network, services, at 847-755-6626. may lead to a discovery that a user has violated this policy, another school District policy or the law. School-Community Relations Violations of these conditions, or others prescribed in The District’s community relations office serves as the District 211 “Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use a liaison between individuals and groups in the Agreement” or other student policies, may result in a community and the school district. It is responsible referral to an administrator, suspension of computer, for District publications as well as maintenance of the iPad, and/or network privileges, loss of credit, or other District’s website, adc.d211.org. disciplinary action if deemed appropriate. Parents and other residents may call Erin Holmes, director of community relations, at 847-755-6631, with Internet Use Agreement suggestions for improving communications between The proper use of the Internet and educational technologies the schools and community. and the educational value to be gained from proper usage is For news information about District 211 and its schools, the joint responsibility of students, parents, and employees log on to the D211 Post, a news website featuring of the District. Students have access to Internet resources community stories, teacher and student profiles, photos, through the District’s wireless network, classrooms, media videos, and more. The D211 Post is accessible via the centers, District-provided electronic devices, District-issued District 211 website or directly at: http://www.d211post.org. iPads, and school computer labs. Access to the District’s wireless network can be found throughout each school and 22 documents, discipline reports, reports from non-educational planning, provided that no student or parent can be Student Records entities, and release of Temporary Record information. identified from the information released. 5. Pursuant to a court order. The following information describes the contents of Inspection of Student Records 6. To any person as specifically required by state or federal Student Records plus procedures for inspecting, accessing, 1. A parent has the right to inspect, review, and copy their law.* challenging, and maintaining the contents of the records. child’s Student Records, except: 7. In connection with an emergency, to appropriate persons a. no person prohibited by an order of protection from Definition of Student Records if the knowledge of the information is necessary to protect access to Student Records, will be allowed access; Student Records refer to any recorded information the health or safety of the student or other persons. This maintained by the district by which a student may be b. communication otherwise protected by law as information may be released without parental consent; individually identified. Recorded information maintained privileged or confidential shall be protected; and parents will be notified as soon as possible of the by a staff member for his or her exclusive use, and not c. the confidentiality of information communicated information released, the date of the release, the person, disclosed to any other person except temporary substitute, by a student or parent in confidence to district agency, or organization receiving the information, and the is not a part of the Student Records. Student Records consist personnel shall not be impaired. purpose of the release. of a Permanent Record and a Temporary Record. 2. Student Records will be made available to a parent 8. When relevant to court action, against a student or The term “Parent” refers to the biological parent of the within 15 school days from the time a written request parent, initiated by the district. student, or other person who has the primary responsibility is received by the official records custodian. 9. To any person with the prior specific dated written consent for the care and upbringing of the student. All rights 3. When a parent inspects the Student Records, a qualified of a parent, designating the person to whom the records afforded to a parent become exclusively those of the student staff member will be present to interpret the information may be released, the reason for the release, and the specific upon the student’s: contained in these records. records to be release. When the consent is requested or 1. 18th birthday, 4. Copies of Student Records will be provided to a obtained, the district will advise the parent in writing that 2. graduation, parent upon request. The cost for duplicating Student the parent may inspect and copy the records, challenge their content, and limit the consent to designated records 3. marriage, or Records may be charged to the parents at the current rate established by the Board of Education. Fees must or portions of the information. 4. entry into military service, whichever occurs first be paid upon receipt of copies. No parent or student *The District will give the parent prior written notice of the except that a parent retains –– concurrent with the shall be denied a copy of student records for inability nature and substance of the information proposed to be released student –– the right to inspect and review special to bear the cost of copying. and up to 10 calendar days in which to inspect and request education records. These rights may also be exercised a copy of the Student Records and challenge their content in by the student at any time with respect to the Student 5. A non-custodial parent has the same rights as a custodial parent unless specifically denied by a court order. the case of transfer to another school and up to five calendar Permanent Record. Either parent may be asked to provide documentation days in all other cases. Student Permanent Record regarding his or her legal access to student records. School “directory information” may be released to the The Student Permanent Record consists of: Access to Student Records general public at the District’s discretion unless a parent requests in writing that any or all of the information not be 1. Basic identifying information: student’s and parents’ No Student Record, or information in a Student Record, released. The written request should be sent to the principal. names and addresses, student’s birth date and place, may be released except: Directory information is the: and gender. 1. To a parent or person specifically designated as a 1. Student’s name, address, gender, grade level, birth date 2. Academic transcript, including grades, class rank*, representative by a parent. and place, and parents names, addresses, and email graduation date, grade level achieved, academic 2. To District or Illinois State Board of Education addresses. achievement exam scores as required by the Illinois personnel with current demonstrable educational or 2. Academic awards and honors. State Board of Education, and college entrance exam administrative interest in the student, in furtherance of scores. such interest. 3. Information in relation to school sponsored activities, organization, and athletics. 3. Attendance record. Personnel who must review Student Records to fulfill 4. Accident reports and health record. their professional responsibilities have a demonstrable 4. Period of attendance in the school. 5. Record of release of Permanent Record information. interest. The following information describes the contents of *Class rank was discontinued beginning with the class of 2013. 3. To the official records custodian of another high school Student Records plus procedures for inspecting, accessing, in which the student has enrolled or intends to enroll, challenging, and maintaining the contents of the records. Student Temporary Record upon the request of the records custodian or the Release of Information to Military Recruiters The Student Temporary Record means all information in the student. Disciplinary and special education information Student Records but not in the Student Permanent Record. contained within a Student’s Temporary Record will be Under the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act, school Examples of this information are family background, test results, included in the transferred record. districts must provide access to high school students’ participation in extracurricular activities, special education 4. To any person for research, statistical reporting or (continued on next page) 23 Release of Information to Family Policy Compliance Office Military Recruiters (continued) U.S. Department of Education High School District 211 Facts 600 Independence Avenue, SW names, addresses, telephone listings, and email Washington, D.C. 20202-4605 • Township High School District 211 is one of the addresses when requested by military recruiters. A largest high school districts` in Illinois student or his or her parent or legal guardian may Maintenance of School Records request that his or her individual information not be 1. The Student Permanent Record is maintained for • Communities served: Hoffman Estates, Inverness, released to military recruiters. To have this information 60 years after the student transfers, graduates, or Palatine, and Schaumburg and parts of Arlington withheld, the student or parent or legal guardian permanently withdraws from school. This record Heights, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Rolling must submit a written request to the student services is destroyed after the 60-year period. Meadows, Roselle, Streamwood, and South Barrington, in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago director’s office. 2. The Student Temporary Record is maintained for No person may condition the granting or withholding five years after the student transfers, graduates, or • Geographic area: Palatine and Schaumburg of any right, privilege or benefits –– or make as a permanently withdraws from school. The record Townships, serving a community of over 250,000 condition of employment, credit or insurance –– the is destroyed shortly after the five-year period, residents in 62 square miles securing by any individual of any information from typically within six months. Exercise of the right • Five high schools: James B. Conant, William Fremd, a Student Temporary Record which the individual to copy student records before destruction must be Hoffman Estates, Palatine, and Schaumburg High may obtain through the exercise of any right under made, in writing, to the records custodian within 30 Schools; Two alternative schools: District 211 North Illinois law. days after the end of the five-year period. Campus and Higgins Education Center. Amendment and Challenge Procedures 3. A parent or individual student has a right, upon written request, to copies of the Student Permanent • Projected 2021-2022 Enrollment: 12,106, a 1.3% 1. A parent has the right to request an amendment and Temporary Records any time before the increase from the previous school year (includes concerning, or a hearing to challenge, the accuracy, destruction of, or deletion from, these records. The off-campus enrollment from District 211 North Campus, relevance or propriety of any entry in his or her child’s records may be needed by the student or the parent Higgins Education Center, and private facilities) Student Records, exclusive of grades. If the challenge for social security benefits or other purposes. is being made at the time the student’s school records • 82% of District 211 graduates from the Class of 2020 are being forwarded to another school to which the enrolled in post-secondary education within 12 student is transferring, parents shall not have the months of graduation (based on data from the National right to challenge references to expulsions or out-of- Student Clearinghouse and the Illinois State Board of school suspensions. Education Student Information System) 2. The request must be made in writing to the school’s • District-wide state-administered SAT examination registrar and must state the specific entry or entries average (Class of 2019): 1079 (statewide average: 997 requested to be amended or challenged, and the basis and national average: 973) of the proposed amendment or challenge. • 30 students were named 2020 National Merit 3. The registrar and an administrator will conduct an Scholars and 500 students were named 2021-2022 informal conference with the parent within 15 school Illinois State Scholars days of the receipt of the request. • Operating expense per pupil (fiscal year 2019): 4. If the request is not resolved by the informal $20,395 conference, formal procedures shall be initiated in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Code • 945 licensed staff (including teachers, psychologists, governing student records challenge procedures, social workers, and counselors), 90% with master’s 23I.A.C. 375.90. degrees or beyond 5. A parent has the right to insert in the Student Records • Student/Teacher Ratio: 13.2:1 a statement declaring the parent’s position on any disputed information in a record. The District will • Comprehensive curriculum with over 270 courses, include a copy of the statement in any subsequent advance placement opportunities in 34 subject areas, dissemination of the information in dispute. and 66 dual credit courses offered 6. A parent has a right to file a complaint with the United • Over 69% of students participate in extracurricular States Department of Education concerning alleged activities or sports; more than 60 clubs and failures by the district to comply with federal law on organizations at each school, comprehensive Student Records. Complaints should be directed to: program of 29 interscholastic sports 24 semesters of high school attendance during which you 4. Transfer may possibly have eligibility. A. In all transfer cases, both the principal of the school D. If you have a lapse in school connection for ten (10) or from which you transfer and the principal of the school more consecutive school days during a semester, you into which you transfer must concur with the transfer are subject to ineligibility for the rest of the semester. in writing on a form provided by the IHSA Office. You The specific terms of your extended absence must be cannot be eligible when you transfer until this form is Key Provisions Regarding I.H.S.A. Rules reviewed by the Executive Director to determine if it is fully executed and on file in the school office. (For 2021-2022 School Term) “lapse in school connection” or not. B. If you transfer after classes begin for the current school Eligibility Rules 2. Scholastic Standing term, you will definitely be ineligible for thirty (30) days When you become a member of an interscholastic team at from the date you start attending classes at the new high A. You must pass twenty-five (25) credit hours of high school. In addition, you will be ineligible for that entire your high school, you will find that both your school and school work per week. Generally, twenty-five (25) credit the IHSA will have rules you must follow in order to be school term in any sport in which you engaged in any hours is the equivalent of five (5) .5 credit courses (2.5 team activity, including but not limited to tryouts, drills, eligible for interscholastic participation. The IHSA’s rules full credits). have been adopted by the high schools which are members physical practice sessions, team meetings, playing in a of IHSA as part of the Association’s constitution and by- B. You must have passed and received credit towards contest, etc. at the school from which you transferred. For laws. They must be followed as minimum standards for graduation for twenty-five (25) credit hours of high example, if you were out for cross country at the school all interscholastic athletic competition in any member school work for the entire previous semester to be from which you transfer and transfer after the IHSA high school. Your high school may have additional eligible at all during the ensuing semester. sport season has begun, you will be ineligible for cross requirements, but they may not be less stringent than these 3. Residence country that entire school term at the new school. statewide minimums. Your eligibility is dependent on the location of the residence C. If you transfer attendance from one high school to The principal/official representative of your school is where you live full-time with your parents, parent who has another high school, you will be ineligible unless: responsible to see that only eligible students represent been assigned custody by the court, or court-appointed legal 1. Your transfer is in conjunction with a change in the school in interscholastic competition. Any question guardian. residence by both you and your parents, custodial concerning your eligibility should be referred to your You may be eligible if you are entering high school as a parent, or court-appointed guardian from one public principal/official representative, who has a complete copy school district to a different public school district; of all IHSA eligibility rules, including the Association’s due freshman and: process procedure. Only the IHSA Executive Director is A. You attend the public high school in the district in which 2. Your transfer is between high schools within a public authorized to make formal rulings on eligibility, so if your you live full-time with both of your parents, custodial school district and both you and your parents, principal/official representative has questions or wishes parent, or court-appointed guardian, or custodial parent, or court-appointed guardian change residence to the district attendance area for assistance in answering your questions, the principal/ B. In the case of a multiple school district, you attend the the school to which you transfer; official representative should contact the IHSA Office. public high school in the attendance area where you live Information contained here highlights some of the full-time with your parents, custodial parent or court- 3. Your parents are divorced or legally separated; most important features of the IHSA by-laws regarding appointed guardian; or you transfer to a new school in conjunction with a modification or other change in legal custody interscholastic eligibility. It is designed to make you aware C. You have paid tuition to attend a public school for a between your parents by action of a judge; and of major requirements you must meet to be eligible to minimum of 7th and 8th grades in a district other than the compete in interscholastic competition. The information required court documents are on file at the school one where you live with your parents, custodial parent, here is only a general description of major by-law provisions into which you transfer; and does not contain the statement of the by-laws in their or court-appointed guardian, and you continue to pay tuition as a high school student in that same district; or D. If you transfer in conjunction with a change in legal entirety. You can review the by-laws at http://www.ihsa.org. guardianship, a ruling on your eligibility must be D. You attend a private/parochial school located within the You may lose eligibility for interscholastic competition if obtained from the IHSA Office. boundaries of the public school district where you live you are not in compliance with IHSA by-laws. Remember, E. If you transfer attendance from one school to another if you have any questions regarding IHSA rules, please with your parents, custodial parent, or court-appointed guardian; or while you are ineligible for any reason, the period contact your principal/official representative. of ineligibility imposed prior to your transfer or the E. You attend a private/parochial high school and have period of ineligibility that would have been imposed 1. Attendance attended a private/parochial school for 7th and 8th had you stayed at the school, will be enforced at the grades, or for any four (4) grades from kindergarten A. You may represent only the school you attend. school to which you transfer, even if you are otherwise through 8th grades; or Participation on a cooperative team of which your in compliance with the by-laws. school is a member is acceptable. F. You attend the private/parochial high school which one F. Any questions about your eligibility in any of these or both of your parents attended; or B. You must be enrolled and attending classes in your high instances must be resolved by a formal ruling from the school no later than the beginning of the 11th school day G. You attend a private/parochial high school located within IHSA Executive Director. of the semester. a thirty (30) mile radius of the residence where you live G. In all other transfer situations, a ruling by the IHSA with your parents, custodial parent, or court-appointed C. If you attend school for ten (10) or more days during Executive Director is necessary to determine your guardian. any one semester, it will count as one of the eight (8) eligibility. This ruling must be obtained in writing by (continued on next page) 25 4. Transfer (continued) a school to participate in athletics, you are being illegally B. If you participate in non-school competition during a recruited and your eligibility is in jeopardy. sport season and subsequently wish to join the school the principal/official representative of the school B. You will lose your eligibility if you enroll in or transfer to team in the same sport, you will not be eligible. into which you transfer before you participate in an a school in response to recruiting efforts by any person or C. If you wish to participate in a competition sanctioned interscholastic athletic contest. group of persons, connected with or not connected with by the National Governing Body, or its official F. Any questions about your eligibility in any of these the school, related to athletic participation. Illinois affiliate for the sport, your principal/official instances must be resolved by a formal ruling from C. You will lose your eligibility if you receive special representative must request approval in writing from the IHSA Executive Director. benefits or privileges as a prospective student- the IHSA Office prior to any such participation. G. In all other transfer situations, a ruling by the IHSA athlete which are not uniformly made available to all D. You may try out for a non-school team while you are Executive Director is necessary to determine your students who attend your school. eligibility. This ruling must be obtained in writing on your school’s team in that same sport, but you may by the principal/official representative of the school D. You may not receive an “athletic scholarship” or any not practice, receive instruction, participate in workouts, into which you transfer before you participate in an other special benefit from your school because you or participate in competition with a non-school team in interscholastic athletic contest. participate in athletics. that same sport until you cease being a member of your E. It is a violation for any student-athlete to receive or school’s team. You cease being a member of your school’s 5. Age be offered remuneration or any special inducement team when the team(s) of which you are a member You will become ineligible on the date you become which is not made available to all applicants who terminates for the school term. apply to or enroll in the school. twenty (20) years of age, unless your twentieth (20th) E. You will become ineligible if you participate on, birthday occurs during a sport season. In that case, you F. It is also a violation to induce or attempt to induce or practice with, or compete against any junior college, will become ineligible in regard to age at the beginning encourage any prospective student to attend any member school for the purpose of participating in athletics, even college, or university team during your high school of the sport season during which your twentieth (20th) career. birthday occurs. when special remuneration or inducement is not given. Please remember that you may not be offered or receive 6. Physical Examination any benefit, service, privilege, or opportunity which is 11. All-Star Participation You must have placed on file with your principal/official not also provided or made available to all prospective A. After you have completed your high school eligibility representative a certificate of physical fitness, signed students at that school. in the sport of football, basketball, soccer, or volleyball, by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse Note: If you are interested in finding out more information you may participate in three (3) all-star contests in practitioner in order to practice or participate. Your about a school, contact the principal/official representative or an any of these sports and still play for other school physical examination is good for 395 days from the date administrator at the school, not a member of the coaching staff. teams, provided the high school season in that sport of the exam. The physician’s report must be on file with has been completed. You may lose your eligibility your high school principal/official representative. 9. School Team Sports Seasons for other interscholastic sports if you play in all-star A. Each sport conducted by IHSA member schools has competition in any of these sports under any other 7. Amateur Status a starting and ending date. Your school may not conditions. A. If you win or place in actual competition, you may organize a team, begin practice, or participate in B. You are not restricted from participating in all-star accept a medal or trophy for that accomplishment, contests in a given sport until the authorized starting competition in sports other than football, basketball, without limit to its cost. Your school may provide date. Your school may not continue to practice or soccer, or volleyball, except that you may not do so IHSA state champions with championship rings/ participate in contests after the authorized ending during the school season for the sport. mementoes. date. This means that: B. For participating in competition in an interscholastic 1. During the school year, you may not participate 12. Misbehavior During Contests sport, or for athletic honors or recognition in a sport, on a non-school team coached by any member of A. If you violate the ethics of competition or the you may receive any type of award (except cash, your school’s coaching staff unless it meets specific principles of good sportsmanship, you may be barred check, or legal tender) that does not exceed $75 fair criteria established by the by-laws. from interscholastic athletic contests, either as a market value. There is no limitation on the value of 2. No school coach may require you to participate in participant or spectator or both. your school letter. an out-of-season sport program as a requirement B. If you are ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike C. The amateur rule does not prohibit you from being for being a member of a school team. paid to referee, receiving pay for teaching lessons, or conduct, you will be ineligible for your team’s next B. Violation of the sport season by-laws will result in contest. You are also subject to other penalties. coaching in a little kids league, etc. It only applies to penalty to you and/or to your school’s coaching your own competition in an athletic contest. personnel. This summary is for the purpose of assisting in the D. If you violate the amateur rule, you become ineligible understanding of IHSA By-laws and Policies. In case of in the sport in which you violate. You must be 10. Playing in Non-School Competition a conflict between this publication and the constitution reinstated by the IHSA Executive Director before you A. During the time you are participating on a school and by-laws of the IHSA, the constitution and by-laws may compete again. team in a sport at your high school, you may neither shall control. 8. Recruiting of Athletes play on a non-school team nor compete in non-school The complete set of IHSA By-laws and Policies is competition as an individual in that same sport or in available at http://www.ihsa.org. A. The by-laws prohibit recruiting of high school students any skill of that sport. for athletics. If you are solicited to enroll in or transfer to 26 District 211 Buildings Dundee Road (Route 68) NW Hwy. (Route 14) Palatine High School District 211 North Campus Cunningham Drive  1111 North Rohlwing Road 335 East Illinois Avenue NW Hwy. (Route 14) Palatine Rand Road (Route 12) High Palatine, Illinois 60074-3777 Palatine, Illinois 60067-7132 School Baldwin Road Hicks Road Telephone: (847) 755-1600 Telephone: (847) 755-6700 Tony Medina, Principal Francesca Anderson, Program Administrator Rohlwing Road  Route 53 Website: phs.d211.org Website: ncam.d211.org

Palatine Road

Plum Grove Road William Fremd High School Higgins Education Center District 211 1000 South Quentin Road 1030 W. Higgins Road North Quentin Road Roselle Road Illinois Avenue Campus NW Hwy. (Route 14) Palatine, Illinois 60067-7018 Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169-4200  Fremd  Arlington Park Telephone: (847) 755-2600 Telephone: (847) 755-6640 High School Race Track Administration Center Euclid Avenue Mark A. Langer, Principal Jessica Orstead, Program Administrator  Website: fhs.d211.org Website: cntr.d211.org Kirchoff Road Algonquin Road (Route 62) James B. Conant High School G.A. McElroy Administration Center

Ela Road Central Road 700 East Cougar Trail 1750 South Roselle Road Route 53 Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169-3659 Palatine, Illinois 60067-7336 Central Road Telephone: (847) 755-3600 Telephone: (847) 755-6600 I-90 (Northwest Tollway) Wilke Road Julie C. Nowak, Principal Lisa A. Small, Superintendent Hoffman Estates High School Website: chs.d211.org Website: adc.d211.org Higgins Education Higgins Road (RouteCenter 72) Golf Road Arlington Heights Road (Route 58) Schaumburg High School Woodfield Mall 1100 West Schaumburg Road  Schaumburg, Illinois 60194-4150 Schaumburg Conant High School High School Higgins Road (Route 72) Telephone: (847) 755-4600

 Meacham Road Brian A. Harlan, Principal Schaumburg Road Website: shs.d211.org

Old Plum Grove Road

Hoffman Estates High School 1100 West Higgins Road Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169-4050 Telephone: (847) 755-5600 Michael M. Alther, Principal Website: hehs.d211.org United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence AUGUST 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Class of 2025 Freshmen Kickoff 6:00 p.m.

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IHSA Fall Sports Begin Teacher Institute Teacher Institute Opening Day of School (No Classes) (No Classes)

Conant Boosters Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Media Center

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Band Parent Meeting Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. - A160 6:30/7:30 p.m.

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Student Late Start Spirit Wear Sales SAT Testing 9:35 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

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Marching Band Preview Concert 7:30 p.m. - Stadium Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence SEPTEMBER 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Early Dismissal 1 2 12:30 p.m. 3 4 Spirit Wear Sales

Parent Open House 7:00 p.m.

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Labor Day Student Late Start (No School) 9:35 a.m.

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Spirit Wear Sales First Generation College Symposium Band Parent Meeting Conant Boosters Meeting at Palatine High School 7:00 p.m. - A160 7:00 p.m. - Media Center 7:00 - 8:10 p.m.

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Homecoming Performance Student Late Start Homecoming Pep and Recognition 9:35 a.m. Assembly Assembly End of 6-Week Homecoming Homecoming Dance Grading Period Game vs Fremd 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Stadium Main Gym 6:30/7:30 p.m. 26 27 28 29 30

Directions College & Career Fair (Special Ed. College & Career Night) Conant Music at Forest View Educational Department Concert Center, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - Main Gym Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence OCTOBER 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Spirit Wear Sales

Early Dismissal 3 4 5 12:30 p.m. 6 7 8 9

College Night at Palatine High School NHS Induction FAFSA Completion Night 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - Auditorium 6:30 p.m. - Media Center

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Columbus Day Teacher Institute PSAT/NMSQT Testing Spirit Wear Sales Incoming Freshman (No School) (No Classes) Testing 8:00 a.m. Conant Boosters Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Media Center

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Conant Boosters Craft Fair 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Band Parent Meeting 7:00 p.m. - A160 Board of Education Meeting 6:30/7:30 p.m. Student Late 24 25 26 Start - 9:35 a.m. 27 28 29 30

31 National Merit Reception 3:45 p.m. - Atrium Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence NOVEMBER 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 End of 12-Week Spirit Wear Sales SAT Testing Grading Period 8:00 a.m. Musical Musical Musical 2:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium Auditorium

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Daylight Saving Student Late Start Time Ends 9:35 a.m.

Band Parent Meeting Conant Boosters Meeting 7:00 p.m. - A160 7:00 p.m. - Media Center Board of Education Meeting 6:30/7:30 p.m. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Spirit Wear Sales

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Non-Attendance Day Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Holiday (No School) (No School) (No School)

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Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence DECEMBER 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 Spirit Wear Sales

Improv Performance 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Student Late Start 9:35 a.m. Incoming Freshman Student & Parent Night 6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting 6:30/7:30 p.m. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Winter Band Concert 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium Band Parent Meeting Conant Boosters Meeting Winter Orchestra Concert Winter Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. - A160 7:00 p.m. - Media Center 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Final Exams Final Exams Final Exams Winter Vacation Per. 2 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Per. 5 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Per. 1 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. (No School) Per. 3 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m. Per. 6 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m. Per. 8 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m. Per. 4 - 11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. Per. 7 - 11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. End of First Semester Winter Vacation Begins At Close Of School 26 27 28 29 30 31 Winter Vacation (No School)

Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence JANUARY 2022 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Winter Vacation (No School)

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Teacher Institute First Day of Classes Spirit Wear Sales (No Classes) Second Semester

Band Parent Meeting Conant Boosters Meeting 7:00 p.m. - A160 7:00 p.m. - Media Center

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Martin Luther Student Late Start Spirit Wear Sales D211 Honors Choir King, Jr. Day 9:35 a.m. Concert at PHS (No School) 4:00 p.m. Improv Performance Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Cafeteria 6:30/7:30 p.m. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence FEBRUARY 2022 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 GEMS at Student Late Start Spirit Wear Sales Conant High School 9:35 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Band Solo and Winter Play Ensemble Festival Winter Play 2:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Music Area 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium Auditorium

Early Dismissal 6 7 8 9 10 11 12:30 p.m. 12

D211 Honors Orchestra Concert Conant Boosters Meeting Orchestra Pops Concert at PHS 7:00 p.m. - Media Center 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium D211 Career Expo 7:00 p.m.

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Student Late Start Spirit Wear Sales 9:35 a.m.

Band Parent Meeting Variety Show Variety Show 7:00 p.m. - A160 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 6:30/7:30 p.m. Presidents’ Day 20 21 (No School) 22 23 24 25 26 End of 6-Week Grading Period Winter Dance Choral Concert 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium Main Gym

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Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence MARCH 2022 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Improv 1 2 3 4 5 Performance Student Late Start Spirit Wear Sales 7:00 p.m. - Cafeteria 9:35 a.m. Conant Boosters Social Fundraiser - Jazz Band Concert Orchesis Show 7:00 p.m. - Chandler’s 7:00 p.m. - Media Center 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium Orchesis Show 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

D211 Honors Band Conant Boosters Meeting International Fair Concert at SHS 7:00 p.m. - Media Center 6:30 p.m. - Auditorium 2:00 p.m.

Daylight Saving 13 Time Begins 14 15 16 17 18 19 Student Late Start Spirit Wear Sales 9:35 a.m. Band Showcase Concert 7:30 p.m. - Auditorium Band Parent Meeting Spring Vacation Begins 7:00 p.m. - A160 Board of Education Meeting At Close Of School 6:30/7:30 p.m. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Spring Vacation (No School)

Opening Day of 27 28 School After 29 30 31 Vacation

Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence APRIL 2022 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Cupcakes for a Cause 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m, - Cafeteria School of Rock Band Showcase 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Improv Performance Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 6:30/7:30 p.m. End of 12-Week 10 11 12 Grading Period 13 14 15 16 Non-Attendance Day Tentative State Tentative State (No School) Testing Date Testing Date Band Parent Meeting Conant Boosters Meeting 7:00 p.m. - A160 7:00 p.m. - Media Center

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Student Late Start Spirit Wear Sales 9:35 a.m. Spring Play Open “Mic” Night Spring Play 2:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Media Center 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium Auditorium

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 The Future Begins Today (Special Education Resource Night) at Palatine High School 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prom - Hyatt Regency O’Hare - Honors Convocation Spring Choral Concert Board of Education Meeting Spring Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 6:30/7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence MAY 2022 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Spirit Wear Sales Advanced Placement Exams The Last Minute Show 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium

Early Dismissal 8 9 10 11 12 13 12:30 p.m. 14 Advanced Placement Exams Cap and Gown Distribution Band Parent Meeting Conant Boosters Meeting 7:00 p.m. - A160 7:00 p.m. - Media Center Board of Education Meeting 6:30/7:30 p.m. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

D211 Incubator Thespian Induction Spring Band Concert Pitch Night at HEHS CNA Pinning Ceremony Ceremony 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Graduation Rehearsal Senior Breakfast Final Exams Final Exams Final Exams 8:15 a.m. - Main Gym 8:00 a.m. - Belvedere Per. 2 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Per. 5 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Per. 1 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Per. 3 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m. Per. 6 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m. Per. 8 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m. Senior Picnic Per. 4 - 11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. Per. 7 - 11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. Last Day Of School Graduation Board of Education Meeting 6:30/7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - NOW Arena 29 30 31 Memorial Day

Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence JUNE 2022 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771 Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672 Off-Campus Privilege Classroom Expectations 7. The study hall teacher is not allowed to initiate Permission to leave the school campus for lunch is a Please see class syllabus for specific information regarding passes, unless there are extreme circumstances. privilege that may be extended to Junior and Senior classroom policies and procedures. students as long as they exercise good school citizenship. Student I.D. Cards/Lanyards Student Expectations For Study Hall Students are required to have a current school I.D. card. Township High School District 211 policy provides that Study hall rules have been established to help you develop a student with parental permission and administrative Only a school-issued lanyard may be used to wear and good study habits and allow you additional work time display the I.D. card. approval may leave the school campus only during a during the school day. scheduled lunch period. Students without permission A $3 fee may be charged to replace a lost or invalid I.D. to leave campus may use those areas designated as Our goal is for students to enhance their opportunity for card or school lanyard. New I.D. cards and/or school “option areas” in the building and on campus. success in the classroom by providing a regular time and lanyards may be obtained in Main Office 100. place each day for study. BEFORE GRANTING PERMISSION, GIVE CAREFUL 1. Students must be in their assigned seats and A $1 fee may be charged for each temporary I.D. CONSIDERATION TO THE FOLLOWING: quiet when the bell rings. Additional information on school I.D. cards can be found 1. Students are supervised while on school premises. 2. All students will be required to sit in their assigned on page 7 of the calendar/handbook. 2. Tutorial centers, guidance and counseling services, seat for the entire period. quiet study, and library services are available to 3. Absolutely no talking is allowed without permission Library Hours students during the lunch hours. of the study hall teacher. Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. 3. Nutritionally balanced lunches are available in 4. Everyone is expected to bring enough schoolwork Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. school. to keep him or her busy the entire period. Parents should consider other personal factors 5. All students must sign-in and sign-out if they leave before granting off-campus permission. In granting this study hall. Technology Assistance permission, parents agree that they are responsible 6. Passes should be submitted to the study hall teacher Any lost or damages to school issued iPads should be for students’ whereabouts, conduct, and welfare while upon arrival. All passes will be honored after reported immediately to the Technology Department away from campus. attendance has been taken. at (847) 755-3760. Families who opted to enroll in the school insurance program will be issued a loaner iPad OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH PERMISSION IS A PRIVILEGE. 7. All students must report back to study hall before the end of the period. Should you leave on a pass while it is being repaired. Please contact the Technology IT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE STUDENT’S PARENT and fail to return, you will lose pass privileges, and Department with any questions or concerns regarding OR ADMINISTRATOR AT ANY TIME. be marked absent. iPad use. Off-campus privileges may be revoked based on, but not limited to, the examples below: Pass Procedure 1. Failure to demonstrate overall good school citizenship. 1. No half-period study students may leave on a pass. 2. Any misconduct or attendance problem related to the 2. Present your pass to your study hall teacher when off-campus privilege. you arrive. Passes are for one student and one 3. Presence at another school without permission while day only. off-campus. 3. Wait quietly in your seat until after attendance when 4. Earning a D or F in a class. 5. Any reason which leads the student’s parent or your pass will be honored. (You will be called by name). administrator to feel that it is not in the student’s best 4. Have your pass time stamped or signed by a teacher interest to retain this privilege. when you leave to return to study hall. 6. Student accumulates more than 8 tardies per semester. 5. Return your pass to the study hall teacher before 7. Student accumulates more than 2 class truancies per the end of the period. You will be considered “truant” semester. if you do not return, and you will face loss of your Cover artwork created by Parents may revoke permission to leave campus during pass privileges. lunch by contacting the student’s administrator. 6. If a teacher requests that you be somewhere other Conant High School student than study hall for an entire period, obtain a study Andrew Filby hall pre-excusal form from your teacher and present Class of 2023 it to your study hall teacher the day before. On the If you require assistance while visiting our school, please contact the day of the pre-excusal, go directly to your destination. assistant principal’s office at (847) 755-3612. For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, please access the following TTD/ TTY telephone number: (847) 755-6654. Parking Lots Cafeteria Expectations Tutoring Students may park in the Main Lot or Second lot only, if The following cafeteria rules apply to all Conant High Before School: Mathematics - Monday-Friday from 7:30 to they have a parking tag. Students may lose their parking School students: 8:00 a.m. in Room 108. privileges if they are found in violation of the parking 1. Students are responsible for voluntarily cleaning All Day: contract signed upon receipt of their pass. Violators may up after themselves. Staff members will provide Mathematics, Science, Reading/Writing, and SAT in the be ticketed and/or towed. Students violating parking direction when needed. Academic Intervention Hallway. rules will be prohibited from future consideration for a 2. Students should not sit at tables which have parking pass. been left messy. Those who do sit at messy After School: Mathematics, Science, and Reading/Writing tables are responsible for cleaning them. – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:35 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 108. School Safety and Security Information 3. Students who display inappropriate behavior will be referred to their Team Room and may lose Safety and security are of utmost importance at Conant High Detentions social privileges. Monday - Friday during lunch periods. School. Students or parents who hear or witness something 4. Students who fail to return trays or clean up after which they think might jeopardize student or staff safety themselves will be referred to their Team Room Bus Schedule or security should share this information in a confidential and may lose social privileges. way with an administrator, teacher, or counselor. This can Late Bus (Tuesday - Thursday) 4:35 p.m. be done in person or by contacting a staff member directly. Evening Bus (Monday - Friday) 6:10 p.m. Another alternative is to use the Information Hotline at (847) 755-3911 or report it on the CHS website. Faculty by Departments — 2021-2022 Administration English Drenth, Angela Lopez, Judith Jonen, David Hannant, Neal Zervos, Victoria Nowak, Julie Apperson, Katherine Kim, Song Lundquist, James Hernandez, Ophelia Ardell, Jeannette Koopman, Katie Music Mikrut, Andrew Hill, Paula World Language Avella, Anthony Godzicki, Devin Chan, Lichien Cain, Brigit Taaffe, Tracey Mitchell, Denise Hillary, Blayne Carpenter, Roger Koll, Tim Chriske-Hines, Vicki Hastings, Travis Moravek, David Hoeft, Scott Catapano, Jordan Doan, Heather Henning, Dane Mathematics Moorhouse, Kreg Panek, Arden Langley-Krajack, Ashley Gaza, Christine Dopke, Elizabeth James, Gerry Adelman, Shayna Roder-Manson, Leann Serrano, Samantha Leibman, Adam Gibbs, Grace Drenth, Brian Joseph, Jinu Barkalow, Aimee Spizzirri, Amy MacFarlane, Felicia Guilde, Andrew Bauch, Allison Science Halter, Carrie Kane, John Aubin, Monika Stearns, Jennifer Nehrke, Pamela Gwizdala, David Cortez, Richard Langer, Jennifer Bass, Vera Stewart, Jeffrey Roesslein, Margaret Halloran, Martell Davies, Mark Malloy, Patrick Bruce, Christopher Vega, Nico Rubinson, Bina Applied Technology Harbeck, Joshua Differding, Amy Spizzirri, Anthony Cochrum, Caleb Wolf, David Smeltzer, Dawna Adelman, Shayna Hastings, Travis Fivelson, Derek Storey, Andrea DeGuia, Victoria Smulkstys, Nicole Babcock, Jon Hess, Susan Franco, Jason Sobey, Austin Weintraub, Jodie Eschenbrenner, Alecia Special Education LeBlanc, Eric Jones, Benjamin Hay, Chad Coconate, Joseph Tziortzis, Tracy Wozniak, Amber Galla, Tracy Robinson, Jeffrey Long, Michael Hebert, Megan Dalton, Kalli Wiley, Matt Hauser, Erik Tullo, Joseph Madura, Kristy Kolakowski, Zenon Garcia, Josefina Xi, Sandra Police Consultant Karapanos, Gus Teipel, Matt Michaels, Kristina Krueger, Victoria Johnson, Danielle Art Kulak, Martin Modelski, Karla Kurfess, Stephen Jonen, John Wellness Bickus, Justin Lichtenberger, Karin Cashman, Janine Nathan, Zia Melone, Jeffrey Lilley, Scott Garrity-Duffey, Erin Malone, Shannon Cromer, David Bold - Department Chair Sall, Kathryn Mogge, Jennifer Lutz, Camille Jenner, Theodore Pieper, Lauren Cunningham, Lorel Schomer, Becky Patel, Amar Meyer, Matthew Leno, Machaela Pullia, Gabriella Donatucci, Anthony Smith, CathyAnn Roberts, Katherine Mikrut, Jennifer Peterson, Jamie Rogers, Jimmy Espinosa, Javier Stella, Lori Sagerer, Kathryn Mogge, Kevin Schroeck, Brian Shoro, John Essex, Aaron Zerby, Zak Salas, Vincent Schlender, Jacob Stanish, Jennifer Spizzirri, David Janus, Jonathon Business Education Schweinebraten-Melone, Christina Ertl, Patricia E.S.L. 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TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 Administrators Julie Nowak...... Principal Julie Nowak Lisa A. Small Jeannette Ardell...... Assistant Principal/Activity Director Principal Superintendent Brigit Cain...... Student Services Director Dane Henning...... Assistant Principal United States Department Of Education Gerry James...... Assistant Principal Blue Ribbon School Of Excellence Jinu Joseph...... Assistant Principal Travis Hastings...... Dean of Students John Kane...... Athletic Director/Division Head Alexander Woods...... Building & Grounds Manager James B. Conant High School Student Council Board Members 700 E. Cougar Trail Linsey Benson Annette Lee Ria Patel Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169-3659 Makenna Cosgrove Tyler Marrazzo Nicole Romo chs.d211.org Jillian Grabowski Megan Osten Charlotte Stanton Daria Harris Fiona Mendoza Lina Yao Main Number Hotline Number Klaudia Kadziolka Isha Patel Lisa Zhang (847) 755-3600 (847) 755-3911

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Red Team White Team Blue Team Elizabeth Paveza...... Vice President (847) 755-3670 (847) 755-3671 (847) 755-3672 Heather Sharbaugh...... Recording Secretary Kristin Selemeczy...... Corresponding Secretary Activity Director Athletic Director Cheryl Jancaric...... Treasurer (847) 755-3612 (847) 755-3770 Band Parent Club Lori Filby...... President Jenny Cooper...... Vice President Mike Guarino...... Treasurer Dave Piecuch...... Secretary Please call (847) 755-3613, or visit conantboosters.com, to join the Conant Boosters, a parent organization. Conant High School

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