Greenfield High School

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2009-2010

Bill Bishop Principal/Superintendent

Dan Bowman Dean of Students

502 East St. Greenfield, IL 62044 217-368-2219

TABLE OF CONTENTS Greenfield High School Staff ...... i Bell Schedule...... ii Greenfield High School Mission Statement/Goals...... iii Philosophy of the Board of Education...... iv

Section 1 - Academics Graduation Requirements...... 1 Course Offerings...... 2 Grading Policy/Honor Roll...... 3 Exams...... 4 Final Grades...... 5

Section 2 - School Information School Dress Policy...... 5 Students in the Building...... 6 Discrimination...... 6 Class Load...... 6 Citizenship...... 6 Visitors...... 7 Schedule Changes...... 7 Student Assistance Program...... 8 Required Attendance...... 8 Student Attendance...... 8 Absence Notification...... 9 Truancy/Definitions...... 10 Pre-arranged Absences...... 11 Tardies...... 12 Make-Up Work...... 12 Leaving School Early...... 13 Passes...... 13 Homeroom...... 13 Classroom Rules...... 13 Student Records...... 13 Procedure for School Problems...... 14 Textbooks...... 14 Emergency School Closing...... 15 Lockers...... 15 Student Performances...... 15 Copy Services...... 15 Fundraising...... 16 Deficiency List...... 16 School Lunches...... 16 Car Use and Student Parking...... 16 Change of Address...... 16

Student Welfare/Administering Medications...... 17

Section 3 - Student Discipline Types of Discipline...... 17 Student Rules (Discipline)...... 18 Punishments for Offenses...... 19

Section 4 - School Policy Electronic Equipment...... 21 Anti-Hazing/Bullying...... 22 Sexual Harassment...... 23 Illinois School Code Regarding Weapons...... 24 Searches...... 24 Due Process...... 24 Jurisdictional Statement...... 25 Student Rights Procedure...... 26 Gang Activity ...... 27

Section 5 - Extra-Curricular Activities Guidelines...... 28 Football/Softball/Baseball/Basketball/Track/Volleyball...... 29 Cheerleaders...... 29 Scholastic Bowl...... 30 Student Council...... 30 Vocational Activities...... 31 Extra-curricular Activities...... 33 National Honor Society...... 33 Games/Practices...... 34

Section 6 - Crisis Hotline Numbers...... 34

Student/Parent Signature Page...... 35

GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STAFF

Administrative Staff Bill Bishop...... Principal Beth Bettis...... Asst. Principal/Guidance/Curriculum Dan Bowman...... Dean of Students Dan Bowman...... Athletic Director Cindy Plogger...... Secretary

Instructional Staff Tamara Henry...... Band/Chorus John Bayless...... Science Angie Brown...... Business/Computers Beth Burrow...... Agriculture ...... History Katie McGovern...... Art Nick Gant...... Math TyannHallock...... Cross Categorical Luann Hubbard...... Family & Consumer Science Caleb Williams...... Driver’s Ed/ PE Toni Longmeyer...... English Mike Lopez...... LD Jill Pembrook...... Health/PE Joe Pembrook...... Science Jan Prough...... Librarian Roberta Trump...... Math John Jaros...... Spanish Max Salinas...... Industrial Technology Elayne Willis...... English

Maintenance Staff Roger Lansaw...... Custodian Bill Loy...... Custodian

-v- HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Regular Dismissal 8:08 - 9:35 1 A/B Period 9:39 - 11:06 2 A/B Period 11:10 - 11:32 Home Room 11:32 - 12:08 Lunch 12:12 - 1:39 3 A/B Period 1:43 - 3:10 4 A/B Period 1:25 Dismissal 8:08 - 9:16 1 A/B Period 9:20 - 10:28 2 A/B Period 10:32 - 11:40 3 A/B Period 11:40 - 12:13 Lunch 12:17 - 1:25 4 A/B Period 11:25 Dismissal 8:08 - 8:54 1 A/B Period 8:58 - 9:44 2 A/B Period 9:48 - 10:34 3 A/B Period 10:38 - 11:25 4 A/B Period **NO Homeroom in either early dismissal schedule.**

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SCHOOL MISSION Research shows that successful businesses instill their sense of mission in all of their personnel. Given the fact that today's school is a business, our staff has developed the following mission statements. 1. Provide experiences and learning such that each student can gain as much as possible 2. Graduate young men and women who are capable of being productive American citizens 3. Cause students to become lifetime learners

DISTRICT #10 STUDENT GOALS

Greenfield Community Unit School District #10 should provide opportunity for each student to: 1. Recognize and act upon his obligation to develop and maintain a healthy and sound body. 2. Develop to their potential those basic academic skills necessary for a productive and satisfying life. 3. Acquire knowledge about, understanding and perception of, the aesthetic aspects of his emerging world. 4. Develop and clarify a set of their values which will provide meaningful direction for his life. 5. Develop an understanding of the democratic system, a feeling for its inherent obligations and responsibilities, and a commitment to participate in its process. 6. Acquire those attitudes and skills necessary for personal satisfaction in the wise use of leisure time. 7. Develop an understanding of his world, acquire skills in the management of natural resources, and act to improve the quality of their environment.

-ii- PHILOSOPHY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION It is the responsibility of the district to provide an educational program which will enable the children of the community to grow physically, intellectually, morally, socially, and emotionally, that they may live happily as children and that they may be come productive citizens of our democracy, realizing the most complete life possible within the limits of their individual needs, interest and abilities. As a basis for building this educational program, we believe that: –Education is a continuous growth process by which people learn to think and act more effectively. –The individual has worth and dignity as a person. –The individual’s welfare is dependent upon the welfare of others and all must have an understanding of the mutual rights and problems of all people. –A respect for and an understanding of the policies of democratic government must be held by all. –The privileges of the democratic way of life enjoyed by the individual imply a responsibility to help maintain this democracy. –Education should strive to remove class and cast barriers and to promote social mobility in our society. –Ours is a dynamic society, a society where change is the rule and not the exception, one in which we must advance by guiding progress through the evaluation of alternatives and the outcome thereof. –Complete citizenship can be realized only through the development of a personality, characterized by intellectual, emotional and social maturity. –We must provide ways and means for the individual to discover and develop his ability and personality. –In our democratic society, an opportunity for the development and mastery of fundamental attitudes, habits and skills must be offered, at a manageable rate for the individual, to all the people. –Each person should acquire an understanding of and a respect for the traditions, customs and heritage of this country which have contributed to its development and which will affect its future progress.

-iii- GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Greenfield High School requires 28½ credits for graduation. Subject Area Credits required English 4* Math 3 Science 3 Social Science 3** P.E. 3 Geography .50 Resource Management .50 Health .50 Drivers’ Ed. .50 *including English I, II, III and one additional from Course List **including Government, U.S. History and 1½ from Course List Minimal requirements used to determine a student’s grade level placement: Freshman - completion of 8 th grade Sophomore - 4.5 credits Junior - 12.5 credits Senior - 20.5 credits Credits will be evaluated before the start of a new school term. No re- evaluation of credits will be done during the school year. EARLY GRADUATION Early graduation may be granted after completion of (7) semesters of attendance and when students have met all graduation requirements. Students, who have permission from their parent/guardians must apply to their counselor within the first two (2) weeks of the 7 th semester. Notification of the student’s request and verification of the student’s acceptability for early graduation will be given to the Superintendent by the counselor. Permission for early graduation may be granted a student by the School Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

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COURSE OFFERINGS - 2009-2010 English Science English I Biology I English II Biology II English III Chemistry English IV Ecology Communications Environmental Science Creative Writing General Science Drama IPS Film in Literature Physics Journalism Mathematics Novels Algebra I Short Stories Algebra II Speech Calculus Social Science Geometry Advanced History Pre-Algebra Current Events Trigonometry Geography Vocational Geometry Government Business Education Military History Introduction to Business 20 th Century History Accounting I U.S. History Accounting II Family & Consumer Science Computer Concepts Software Introduction to FACS Desktop Publishing Adult Living Office Information Clothing/Textiles Record Keeping Co-operative Work Training Agriculture Food Service Introduction to Agriculture Foods I Agriculture Biological Science Living Environment Agriculture Business Management Industrial Technology Ag Mechanics Introduction to IT Horticulture Computer-Aided Drafting I Natural Resources & Wildlife Mgt. Computer-Aided Drafting II Construction I Additional Classes: Construction II Band Welding 191/193 Chorus Woods Driver’s Education Foreign Language Health Spanish I Physical Education Spanish II Resource Management Art I-IV Study Skills

2 GRADING POLICY Grade reports will be issued to students at the end of each quarter. Progress reports, indicating a student’s academic deficiency, will be issued approximately during the fifth week of each nine weeks.

GRADING SYSTEM Grades and honor roll are calculated on the basis of percentage grades. Some teachers may include their corresponding letter grade for reference. For reference only, percentage grades are roughly equivalent to the following letter grade ranges: A+ 100-98 A 97-95 A- 94-93 F 69-below B+ 92-91 B 90-87 B- 86-85 C+ 84-83 C 82-80 C- 79-78 D+ 77-76 D 75-73 D- 72-70 HONOR ROLL Recognition is given each quarter for degrees of academic excellence based on grade point average: High Honors 3.8 - 4.0 Honors 3.6 - 3.79 Honorable Mention 3.0 - 3.59

GRADE EXPLANATION Any student to be considered for valedictorian or salutatorian in his/her graduating class must have completed a class from five of the six target areas. The student must earn at least a “B” in each semester of the five targeted classes. 1. English English IV 2. Math Algebra II or Ad Math/Trig or Pre Cal/Cal 3. Science Chemistry or Physics 4. Social Sciences Advance History 5. Foreign Lang. Second year of a foreign language 6. Vocational Ed Horticulture, Child Development, CAD or Acct.

1 A. Art and PE cannot be considered for GPA more than one full credit per year. B. The student(s) considered for val/sal must have attended GHS for at least the last full semester prior to graduation. C. Attendance in the actual class must occur in order for a class to be recognized as one of the five (5) areas, independent studies do not qualify. D. All transferred classes will be determined by the high school Principal as to their fit into the prescribed areas. E. Grading scale to be used to figure GPA is 4.0 scale.

EXAMS All Juniors must take the PSAE/ACT. Any student who meets or exceeds all categories on the PSAE will be exempt from ALL first semester exams their Senior year. Freshmen are required to take semester and final exams. All students take semester exams. Final exam exemptions are as follows: Sophomores with an A average, Juniors with a B average and Seniors with a B average. Any student who is not required to take finals, but chooses to do so for additional credit, may do so without penalty of lowering the semester grade. If a student receives 6 period absences (excused), s/he will be required to take the final exam in that class. Anyone who exceeds 10 days absent (A or B) (excused and unexcused) will take the final exam. The student must be in class for ½ of the time to qualify for attendance toward exam exemptions. Students who receive a full day alternative placement, 10 detentions or an out-of-school suspension will take final exams. Any unexcused daily absence during the 4 th quarter of the school year will result in that student being required to take all his/her final exams. NOTE: Days missed are for the entire year, not by semester. After a student has missed more than 10 days the student will need to remain on campus during lunch period. Students may earn back their lunch privilege. For every five (5) consecutive days of attendance, without discipline problems, one (1) day of lunch privilege will be returned.

2 FINAL GRADES The teacher shall be responsible for administering the approved grading (marking) system, designed for evaluating pupil progress. The teacher maintains the right and responsibility to determine grades and other evaluations within the grading policies of the Board of Education, based upon his/her professional judgement of available criteria. No grade may be changed without notification to the teacher regarding the nature and reason for such change, and if such change is made, the person making the change shall assume such responsibility for determining the grade or evaluation and initial such change. Grade changes must be made in accordance with School Board policy. SCHOOL DRESS POLICY The overall general appearance and dress of a student shall be given opportunity for individuality, but also must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching/learning climate, or compromise reasonable standards of health, safety and decency. In keeping with this policy, the following dress code shall be enforced. The following items are considered UNACCEPTABLE : See-through clothing Clothing that shows undergarments Shirts or tops that are revealing (i.e., cleavage or midriff, halters) Shirts that have the sleeves removed Short skirts, shorts and dresses Caps in the building Sunglasses in the building unless prescribed by a doctor Clothing that advertises tobacco, alcohol, drugs Clothing that has offensive words, phrases and/or graphics (ethnic/profane/sexual) Spandex shorts unless a shirt or another pair of shorts covers them Gang-related or gang look-a-like clothing & accessories Chains Trousers must be worn at the waist. A student violating the dress policy will be required to alter his/her attire. Non-adherence to the dress policy may result in a detention/discipline referral. Continued abuse of the school dress policy will result in more severe penalties. The attire, grooming and appearance of students at any school activity are the responsibility of students and their parents. However, school officials and teachers will request or direct a modification of student dress or grooming if it is a danger to the student’s health or the well 3 being of others or if it causes, or is likely to cause, a general disruption at school or school activities. Items that depict images or contain slogans relating to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, drug paraphernalia, gang symbols, death, body mutilation or disfigurement, acts of violence and vulgar and lewd subjects are forbidden. Special dress may be required for certain classes or activities. Students participating in class or school activities will be expected to follow teacher or administrative direction in this respect. STUDENTS IN THE BUILDING Good Weather - students are not to enter the building until 8:05a.m. Bad Weather - students should wait on 1 st floor, not in hallways, entries, etc. You are not allowed to go to your locker until the bell. Lunch - students are to remain on 1 st floor or go outside. This is not the time to be in lockers or halls. Restroom use should be immediately following the lunch bell. Emergency Situations - Drills will be conducted periodically.* *See bulletin boards in classrooms for directions. Warning is by bell and intercom system. DISCRIMINATION Greenfield Community Unit District #10 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or handicap. This institution does not follow policies or procedures that intentionally or unintentionally discriminate on the basis of sex. CLASS LOAD A minimum class load is eight classes. All classes will be considered when figuring Honor Roll and class rank except Drivers’ Education. CITIZENSHIP One of the compliments that can be paid to a student in our school is to say that he or she is a good school citizen. A good citizen will: – Be polite and helpful to students, teachers and visitors. – Be orderly in the halls, cafeteria, classrooms and gym. – Refrain from loud talk and boisterous laughter. – Help keep school grounds and building neat and clean by depositing all paper in wastebaskets, keeping lockers clean and orderly and refrain from marking on desks, tables and walls.

– Remove hats or caps upon entering the building. – Walk, not run in the corridors and in the classrooms.

4 – Cooperate with teachers by preparing assignments and being attentive in class. – Take part in several activities of the school and assume a fair share of the work and responsibility. – Take good care of books and other possessions. – Attend school regularly and be on time for all classes and activities. – Be cheerful, courteous and thoughtful in relations with younger children and older people of his/her age. – Be charitable and sincere in dealing with other people. – Try to eliminate what is wrong and accentuate what is right. VISITORS We welcome visitors. Visitors are required by law to report to the office upon entering school grounds! Individuals should not go directly to a school employee's area. Parents are encouraged to arrange periodic meetings with their child's teachers. School age children from other communities are permitted to visit classrooms only in special circumstances. All student visitors must complete a STUDENT VISITOR FORM at least two days prior to the visit. SCHEDULE CHANGES Once a student is enrolled, schedule changes will not be made without completing the “Request for Schedule Change” form. This form can be obtained from the counselor and must be signed by the counselor, parent and teachers involved. If this request is initiated by the student a reason must be included on the Request for Schedule Change form before any signatures are received. Any schedule changes should be completed prior to the beginning of the semester in question. Changes made for the fall semester should be completed either before the student leaves school the previous year or during the week prior to semester exams during the fall semester. Once the semester has begun schedule changes will be made only by teacher request or at the discretion of the counselor. STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a team consisting teachers, administrators, school counselors and other support personnel. The mission of the SAP at Greenfield High School is to provide assistance and intervention for students at risk of failing to reach their potential in the areas of attendance, academics, behavior, and school health. Referrals can be made by parents, students and all school personnel.

5 Referral forms are available in the office and should be placed in the locked box upon completion. A student is automatically referred once they have accumulated 10 absences or 10 detentions, been involved in a fight on school grounds or been in possession of or under the influence of alcohol or drugs on school property. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Students at Greenfield High School, regardless of age, are required to attend school the entire time it is in session during the regular school term. Compliance with the compulsory attendance law is the responsibility of both parent and student. Remember : Attending each class session is required and there is a direct correlation of attendance to student performance. At this time of a student’s life, school is a primary occupation and as in any occupation, attendance is expected. STUDENT ATTENDANCE Each teacher will verify the date(s) of absence and note if it is excused or unexcused. *ALL ABSENCES will be counted as full or half days accordingly: Full day attendance = 300+ minutes of class time Half day attendance = 150-299 minutes of class time Full day absence = 149 minutes or less of class time All absences will be considered either: Excused : Personal illness, observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency and such other situations beyond the control of the student as excused by school administration. Excused : Pre-arranged (valid reason) Excused : Parental discretion Unexcused : No excuse Unexcused : Leaving school without signing out in the office; leaving class without permission of the teacher; general excuses such as oversleeping, missing the bus, auto failure if student is eligible for school transportation or other situation as determined by school administration. ABSENCE NOTIFICATION A student’s parent/guardian must: (1) upon their child’s enrollment, provide telephone numbers to the building Principal and update them as necessary, and (2) authorize all absences and notify the school in advance or at the time of the child’s absence. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to inform the school if their son/daughter is going to be absent. For an absence to be considered excused, parents must contact the high school office by phone or in 6 person before 10:00 a.m. on the day their student is to be absent. IF the parent does not notify the school by 10:00 a.m., the Dean of Students will cause the parent to be contacted by phone at home or work to report the student’s absence (state law). Notes will not be accepted for absences, unless the parent does not have a home or work phone and does not reside near a phone. If a student has been absent more than 10 days, beginning on the 11 th day the student will lose the open campus privilege for lunch and receive a referral to the SAP team. The student will stay on campus during lunch time and a school lunch will be available. The student will be required to take final exams. A letter will be sent to the parent informing them of the number of absences and the regional truancy officer will be notified. If the truancy officer is not remedied, the building Administrator may notify the truancy officer to begin legal proceedings. The truancy officer will issue a summons for the parent and student to appear before the Regional Truancy Committee. If truancy continues, charges will be filed against the parent/guardian and a court appearance with possible legal ramifications will take place. Loss of privilege may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the building Administrator, especially in cases of prolonged sickness (such as hospital stays, etc.). Students can earn their lunch privilege back. It is not the intent of this policy to punish students that have legitimate illnesses, but to encourage students attendance in school. It is in every student’s best interest to be in attendance every day. In the event that a student misses school, the following criteria (as defined by Illinois State 5/26-2a) will be used to determine whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

DEFINITIONS TRUANT - a “truant” is a child subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent without valid cause from such attendance for a school day or any portion thereof. VALID CAUSE FOR ABSENCE - a child may be absent from school because of illness, observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, situations beyond the student’s control as determined by the School Board or such other circumstances which cause reasonable concern to the parent for the safety or health of the student. CHRONIC OR HABITUAL TRUANT - a “chronic or habitual truant” is a child who is subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent without valid cause from such attendance for 10 percent or more of the previous 180 regular attendance days.

7 TRUANT MINOR - a child to whom supportive services including prevention, diagnostic, intervention and remedial services, alternative programs and other school and community resources have been provided and have failed to result in the cessation of chronic truancy or have been offered and refused. TRUANCY The school district will determine if the student is a truant, chronic or habitual truant, or a truant minor. The Superintendent shall direct the appropriate school district staff to develop diagnostic procedures to be used for identifying the cause(s) of unexcused student absenteeism. The diagnostic procedures shall include, but not be limited to , interviews with the student, his/her parent/guardian and any school official(s) or other people who may have information. The following supportive services may be offered to truant or chronically truant students: - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Student and/or Family Counseling - Information about community agency services If truancy continues after supportive services have been offered, the building Principal shall refer the matter to the Superintendent. The Superintendent may call upon the resources of outside agencies such as the juvenile officer of the local police department or the truant officer of the Regional Office of Education of Greene County. The School Board, Superintendent, school district administrators and teachers shall assist and furnish such information as they have to aid truant officers. No punitive action, including out-of-school suspensions, expulsions, or court action shall be taken against a chronic truant for his/her truancy unless available supportive services and other resources have been provided to the student. PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES Every effort should be made to make medical and/or dental appointments at times that do not interfere with school attendance. However, if a student must miss part or all of the day, the Dean of Students must be notified in advance by phone. These absences, to include Holy Day observances, must be pre-arranged and authorized by the Dean of Students. On occasion, family activities necessitate a student being absent. When this happens, the following procedures must be followed for pre-arranged absences: 1) Parent and Administration must sign the form first before the student has his/her teachers sign the form. 2) Student must be in good standing for teacher to sign form.

8 3) The request should be made by parent to administration first (2 weeks prior notice if possible). Then student must do parent request form one week in advance of absence. 4) Student should carry a C average or better. 5) Student must be willing to share educational experience through report or presentation. 6) Student must understand this absence will count toward the 10 days absence policy. 7) All homework must be completed. All quizzes, tests, etc. must be completed within a reasonable amount of time when returning. NOTE: Parents will sign the form stating the above rules and requirements for pre-arranged absences before students will be given the actual “Pre-arranged Absence form for teachers to sign. JUNIORS & SENIORS : Two (2) college visit days will be permitted for juniors and seniors. More college visits may be granted students through administrative approval provided that all procedures are followed correctly. 8) “Pre-arranged Absences” procedures must be followed. Parent and Administration form must be completed for prior approval of absence with student being in good standing in all classes. Request should be made at least two (2) weeks prior to absence if at all possible. All homework must be completed according to teacher request. 9) College visits cannot be used during 1 st semester exam week and all college visits should be used by May 1st . (Most colleges are into final exams in early May.) College visits after May 1 st must be verified and approved by Administration. 10) Forms that verify the college campus visit must be signed by college personnel and returned to the high school office. TARDIES Tardiness is defined as a student who is not in his seat when the bell rings. Tardies are calculated by semester. 1st offense: Warning 2nd offense: Detention (30 minutes) 3rd offense: Detention (30 minutes & letter sent home

9 4th offense: Unexcused tardies for that class will count toward 10 days for final exam. Numerous tardies may result in further administrative action. MAKE-UP WORK Lessons missed due to absence must be completed in order to meet course requirements and to earn credit for the class. This may necessitate alternative assignments in lieu of actual class work missed in some cases. The teacher will determine work to be made up and will set a reasonable time limit for completion. A student who is absent from school for two (2) days may call the school office to request assignments. Assignments, books, etc. can be picked up in the school office by 3:30 p.m. on the day requested. LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY To leave school early: a. parent/guardian contact must be made b. student must sign out in the office c. student must sign in upon returning to school d. student must present a parent or doctor’s note upon return

PASSES Personal passes will be used at the teacher’s discretion. Students should not be out of class without a pass. HOMEROOM When a student leaves GHS, we want him to be prepared for life. Whether this means college, career or family, we want students to succeed. The very best tools one can have are strong reading skills and a habit of daily reading. To encourage reading, this school year’s schedule has time set aside. The purpose of Homeroom is 1) to hear daily announcements, 2) to do student work, 3) to attend meetings or events, 4) to provide for teacher contacts and, 5) to gather missed assignments. CLASSROOM RULES Each teacher has expectations for students to follow. Teachers will have a classroom management plan posted in the room, detailing expectation and consequences. These rules will be explained to the students. Don’t forget: It is the student’s responsibility to learn and follow the rules.

10 STUDENT RECORDS NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND STUDENTS 1. The student permanent record consists of basic identifying information, academic transcript, attendance record, accident report and health record, record of release of permanent information, and other basic information. The permanent record shall be kept for 60 years after graduation or permanent withdrawal. 2. The student temporary record consists of all information not required to be in the student permanent record including family background information, test scores, psychological evaluations, special education files, teacher anecdotal records, and disciplinary information. The temporary record will be reviewed every four years for destruction of out-of-date information and will be destroyed entirely within five years after graduation or permanent withdrawal. 3. Parents have the right to: a. Inspect and copy any and all information contained in the student record. There may be a small charge for copies not to exceed $.35 per page. This fee will be waived for those unable to pay. b. Challenge the contents of the records by notifying the Dean of Students or records custodian of an objection to information contained in the record. An informal conference will then be scheduled to be conducted by an impartial hearing officer. c. Receive copies of records proposed to be destroyed upon graduation, transfer, or permanent withdrawal from school. d. Inspect and challenge information proposed to be transferred to another school district in the event of a move to another school district.

4. Local, state and federal education officials have access to student records for educational and administrative purposes without parental consent. Student records shall also be released without parental consent pursuant to a court order of subpoena or in connection with an emergency where the records are needed by law enforcement or medical officials to meet a threat to the health or safety or the students or other persons. All other releases of information require the informed written consent of the parent or eligible student. 5. The following is designed as public information and may be released to the general public, unless the parent requests that any or all such information not be released: student’s name and address, grade level, birthdate and place, parents’ names and addresses, information on participation in school sponsored activities and athletics, student’s major field of study and period of attendance in school district.

11 6. A parent or student may not be forced by any person or agency to release information from the temporary record in order to secure any right, privilege or benefit, including employment, credit or insurance. 7. Full and complete copies of the laws, rules and regulations on student records are on file with the record custodian of each school and the superintendent of the district. Parents or eligible students are encouraged to contact local school district authorities if further information is desired. PROCEDURE FOR SCHOOL PROBLEMS When problems arise that are child/school centered, parents should make every effort to find a solution with their child’s teacher. If no satisfactory solution is found, the channel of appeal is to the principal, the superintendent and finally to the Board of Education. Every effort will be made to find fair and equitable solutions to all problems. TEXTBOOKS A rental fee for textbooks is assessed each year. At the end of the year any damaged books will result in a fine for the student. New books that are damaged will be assessed the full price. The school district will loan textbooks and waive fees for students unable to afford them. Parents of such students shall complete a form provided by the District Superintendent on or before registration. EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOL In the event of inclement weather conditions or other emergencies, announcements regarding school changes will be called into the following radio and television stations. Every attempt will be made to air the announcements as early as possible. WLDS (1180) WIBI (91.1) WJVO (105.5) Channel 4 (KMOV) WJBM (1480) WRVI (96.7) WSMI (106.1) Channel 5 (KSDK) WEAI (107.1) Channel 2 (KTVI) Channel 30 (KDNL) LOCKERS Students are assigned lockers in the academic building and in physical education at the beginning of each school term. The school cannot be responsible for valuables taken from the lockers - padlocks are the student’s responsibility. The lockers are the property of the school and periodic inspection will occur. All messages and/or notes are posted in or on student lockers so it is vital that the student use the locker that is assigned to them.

12 Students are not permitted to store food, drink or the containers in lockers overnight. All trash and food stuffs should be removed daily. Clean lockers regularly for they will be inspected for that purpose. STUDENT PERFORMANCES Teachers will make effort to avoid scheduling performances or public presentations by a school group on Sunday or Wednesday evenings. Permission for the teachers to conduct any student performance or public presentation by school groups must be obtained from the District Superintendent. COPY SERVICES The following charges are for public and student use: Copy machine: $ .10 student school use .20 public and student personal use .50 send high school transcript Fax machine: $ .50 per page FAX

FUND RAISING Sales of products or services by students to the community outside the school building must be approved by the Administrator. Sponsors of student groups desiring to conduct a community fund raise (limited to one (1) door-to-door) shall forward a request to conduct the fund raiser through the administration. DEFICIENCY LIST Students on the deficiency list lose all pass privileges during the effective dates. No passes to the gym, office, restroom, etc. will be issued. The only exception is for tutoring purposes from a teacher. SCHOOL LUNCH Lunch may be ordered daily. For students who want to order a school lunch, tickets are available for purchase only on Monday mornings before school . A ticket must be given to your teacher each day when you order lunch in your first hour class. Lunches will not be ordered without a ticket . Lunch prices will be published each year. Menus are listed in the Daily Announcements. CAR USE AND STUDENT PARKING Students may drive to school. Sophomores are to park south of the high school new gym in the vacant lot. Juniors and Seniors may park in the lower lot west of the high school gym. CWT students will park in the west parking lot. Students are not to park on the north side of the street in front of the new gym, on the east side of the new gym or any 13 area other than what is permitted in this section. Students who park in off limit parking areas will be subject to disciplinary action. 1st offense - warning 2nd offense - detention 3rd offense - loss of privilege A lottery system will be used to assign individual parking spaces. If an assigned spot is vacant on a consistent basis, the spot can be revoked. CHANGE OF ADDRESS If you move or change your phone number, please report the change to the school office.

STUDENT WELFARE - ADMINISTERING MEDICINES Board Policy 720.14 (revised 4/9/92) Parent(s)/guardian(s) have the primary responsibility for administering medication to their children. Administering medication during school hours or during school hours or during school-related activities is discouraged unless it is necessary for the critical health and well-being of the student. Teachers and other school employees, except certified school nurses, shall not be required to administer medication to students. Parent(s)/guardian(s) may authorize their child to self-administer a medication according to the District’s procedures for student self-administration of medication. Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to students, including administering medication. The building Principal shall distribute to each student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) the District’s policy, policy guidelines and forms on administering medicines to students within fifteen (15) days after the beginning of each school year, or within fifteen (15) days after starting classes for a student who transfers into the District. TYPES OF DISCIPLINE 1. Warning Every attempt will be made by the staff to help students avoid breaking of school rules. 2. Parent Contact

14 Parents may be included in the discipline process, thus keeping them informed of their student’s behavior. 3. Detention Faculty members may assign detentions. Failure of a student to serve the detention on the following day will result in doubling the time. All detentions will be served during lunch. Students should report for detention within the first five minutes with a lunch. School lunches can be ordered that morning if needed. d) After 3 detentions - letter sent home to the parents e) After 5 detentions - loss of lunch privilege for one week f) After 10 detentions - 1 day of alternative placement. This student will also take ALL final exams. g) When a student receives a total of 5 detentions from the same teacher, there must be a parental conference.

4. Classroom Suspension Students who receive a classroom suspension will not be permitted to attend the class. The student will report to the office and will receive credit for work completed. Major tests may be made up. 5. Alternative Placement Students will be placed in the office for the duration of the alternative placement. Student is not allowed extra-curricular attendance or participation on the day of the alternative placement. Student serving full day alternative placement will eat lunch in the detention room and will be allowed out of the room for restroom break only with permission from the office. Assignments shall be given to students by every teacher with work to be completed satisfactorily by the end of the day. Students will receive credit for work completed. Quizzes and tests can be given during the alternative placement. If a student disregards any of the above, the administration has the right to roll over the alternative placement to an out-of-school suspension. 6. Out-of-School Suspension The student is assigned to the parent. Students who are on out-of- school suspension status are not permitted on school grounds either for class or extra-curricular events. No academic credit will be given during length of suspension. 7. Expulsion Action taken by the Board of Education by prohibiting the student from attending school for a time period exceeding 10 days and not more than two years. Loss of academic credit. STUDENT RULES (DISCIPLINE) The following is a partial list of behavior that may result in suspension or expulsion from school: -willful disobedience; refusing to obey a staff member -disruptive conduct/fighting

15 -vandalism to either public or private property -habitual truancy/irregular attendance -vulgarity or profanity -the use, sale, possession, distribution or being under the influence of narcotics -theft -carrying or use of deadly weapons or dangerous objects -failure to sign out at main school office when leaving campus during school hours -arson -illegal entry -tampering with school reports/records/passes, or falsifying notes -repeated minor offenses/incorrigible conduct -inappropriate use of cell phones (sexting, threats, pictures, etc.)

The following is a suggested range of punishments for some of the above offenses. However, since all offenses cannot be covered in a single handbook, the administration reserves the right to deal with each situation as it occurs in a manner they deem fit: 1) ADDRESSING A TEACHER During the school day, students are to address all staff members by either Mr., Miss, Mrs. or Coach. 1st offense - warning 2nd offense - detention 3rd offense - referral to Dean of Student 2) ALCOHOL AND DRUGS NOTE: No drugs or pills of any kind at school. If student has prescription drugs or medication that needs to be taken during school hours, it should be declared in the office and dispensed from the office. Students not following this rule will be subject to disciplinary actions. 1st offense - no less than 3 days out-of-school suspension, notification to juvenile authorities and parents and receive referral to the SAP team 2nd offense - expulsion from school for remaining portion of the academic year and loss of credit 3) CHEATING 1st offense - 0 assigned to work, parent contact, detention 2nd offense - 0 assigned to work, parent contact, referral to Dean 4) DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR This includes throwing objects, i.e., rocks, snowballs, etc., running in the building, pushing and grabbing others, etc. 16 1st offense - warning 2nd offense - detention 3rd offense - referral to Dean of Students 4th offense - Administrative and/or Board decision 5) GLASS BOTTLES Students are not to bring glass bottles on school grounds. 1st offense - warning 2nd offense - detention 6) DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR Any behavior toward school personnel which is disrespectful, insubordinate or threatening is prohibited. This type of behavior will result in suspension or expulsion. Physically assaulting a teacher is a felony under State Law, and will be treated very seriously. Punishment is a ten day suspension, referral to the Board for expulsion and notification to the police and authorities. All other behavior considered disruptive will be handled by the Board and/or administration with varying punishments deemed necessary. 7) DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT/FIGHTING Fighting will result in contacting the local police and possible charges filed. Minor altercations may be determined by school personnel and dealt with within the school. Penalty may be in-school alternative placement, suspension or expulsion depending upon the seriousness and number of incidents involving the same student. Student will also receive referral to the SAP team. 8) FALSIFYING/TAMPERING WITH RECORDS/NOTES, ETC. 1st offense -1-3 days in or out-of-school suspension, parent contact 2nd offense - administrative and/or Board decision 9) INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION 1st offense - warning 2nd offense - detention 3rd offense - detention, parent contact 4th offense - detention, parent contact, referral to Dean of Students 10) THEFT 1st offense - restitution in full, 1-3 day in-school alternative placement, report to authorities and parents 2nd offense - restitution in full, 1-10 day out-of-school suspension, report to authorities, parent contact

17 3rd offense - restitution in full, expulsion for remainder of year, loss of credits 11) TOBACCO, IN ANY FORM, TO INCLUDE LOOK-ALIKES Students are not permitted to smoke, use or have in their possession, tobacco in any form while they are on school property, in school buildings, and/or at any school activity. 1st offense - detention 2nd offense - referral to Dean and in-school suspension 3rd offense - referral to Dean for possible out-of-school suspension 12) VANDALISM 1st offense - restitution in full, parent contact, referral to Dean 2nd offense - restitution in full, suspension or possible recommendation for expulsion to the Board 13) VULGAR AND ABUSIVE LANGUAGE Indecent gestures, profanity and vulgar language are not to be used in school, on school property including school busses and extra curricular events. Students who do so will be referred to the Dean of Students. Students who direct such behavior toward teachers and/or other school employees may be suspended 3 to 10 days and/or recommended for expulsion. 14) LITTERING SCHOOL GROUNDS Students caught littering the school grounds and/or buildings, in any way, will serve a detention. 15) ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Students may not possess electronic paging devices or two-way radios on school property at any time, unless the Building Principal specifically grants permission. The possession and use of cell phones and other electronic devices, other than paging devices and two-way radios, are subject to the following rules: 1) They must be kept out of sight and in an inconspicuous location, such as a backpack, purse or locker. 2) They must be turned off during the regular school day, including between classes, unless the supervising teacher grants permission for them to be used or if needed during an emergency. 3) They may not be used in any manner that will cause disruption to the educational environment or will otherwise violate student conduct rules.

18 Electronic study aids may be used during the school day if: 1) Use of the device is provided in the student’s IEP or 2) Permission is received from the student’s teacher. Examples of electronic devices that are used as study aids include tape recorders, palm pilots and laptop computers. Examples of electronic devices that are not used as study aids include: hand-held electronic games (i.e., GameBoy), CD players, MP3 players, AM/FM radios, cellular phones and iPods. The school district is not responsible for the loss or theft of any electronic device brought to school. 1st offense - warning 2nd offense - detention, device may be picked up at end of day 3rd offense - detention, parent contact (parent takes possession of the phone), loss of privilege in buildings and during school time, including transportation to and from school 4th offense - disciplinary conference with parent(s) that may include, but is not limited to, in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension ANTI-HAZING/BULLYING Students who participate in the District's co-curricular activities program shall function within the framework of the District's policies, administrative procedures and each individual school's rules. No administrator, faculty member or employee of the District shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate hazing/bullying activities. No student, including leaders of student organizations, shall plan, encourage or engage in hazing/bullying. Bullying is defined as: the desire to hurt someone, leading to a repetitive hurtful action with unjust use of power, evident enjoyment by the aggressor and a sense of being oppressed on the part of the victim. Bullying includes, but is not limited to: Physical - hitting, kicking, pushing, choking, punching Verbal - threatening, taunting, teasing, starting rumors, hate speech Hazing is defined as: an intentional, knowing or reckless act directed against a student, by one person or acting with others, that endangers the mental or

19 physical health or the safety of a student for the purpose of being initiated into, holding office in or maintaining membership in any student organization. The term hazing includes, but is not limited to: Any type of physical brutality such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electric shock or placing harmful substance on the body. Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation, exposure to weather, confinement in a restricted area, calisthenics or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student. Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects a student to extreme mental stress, shame or humiliation, that adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from remaining in school. Any activity that includes, causes or requires the student to perform a task that involves a violation of state or federal law. Students who commit the following acts violate District Policy and are subject to District discipline and possible criminal prosecution: *Engaging in hazing/bullying *Soliciting, encouraging, directing, aiding, or attempting to aid another engaged in hazing/bullying *Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly permitting hazing/bullying *Having knowledge of the planning or occurrence of a specific hazing/bullying activity and failing to report it to the Principal, Superintendent, or other school employee. This anti-hazing/bullying policy shall be distributed in writing to all students and District employees. In addition this policy, with accompanying administrative procedures, shall appear in all student and employee handbooks. SEXUAL HARASSMENT Greenfield High School will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment, whether by a fellow student, volunteer or a staff member. Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances or request for sexual favors, repeated and uninvited sexually-oriented verbal kidding, repeated and uninvited demeaning sexual innuendos, unwelcome touching such as patting, pinching, or intentional brushing against another's body. Either gender may be the victim of sexual harassment. Depending upon the circumstances, such acts may be

20 considered cause for expulsion or such other disciplinary action as warranted. Students who believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment should contact any counselor or administrator.

ILLINOIS SCHOOL CODE REGARDING WEAPONS The board may expel a student for a definite period of time not to exceed two calendar years, as determined on a case by case basis. A student who is determined to have brought a weapon to school, any school sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event which bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year, except that the expulsion period may be modified by the Board of Education on a case by case basis. For purposes of this Section, the term “weapon” means possession, use, control or transfer of any object which may be used to cause bodily harm, including but not limited to knives, guns, firearms, rifles, shotgun, brass knuckles, billy clubs, or look-alikes thereof. Such items as baseball bats, pipes, bottles, locks, sticks, pencils, scissors, and pens may be considered weapons if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm. SEARCHES To maintain order and security in the schools, school authorities may inspect and search places and areas such as lockers, desks, parking lots, and other school property and equipment owned or controlled by the school, as well as personal effects left in those places and areas by students, without notice to or the consent of the student, and without a search warrant. As a matter of public policy, the General Assembly finds that students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in these places and areas or in their personal effects left in these places and areas. School authorities may request the assistance of law enforcement officials for the purpose of conducting searches for illegal drugs, weapons, or other dangerous substances or materials. This may include searches of lockers, desks, parking lots, and other property and equipment owned or controlled by the school. These searches may include the use of specially trained dogs. If a search conducted in accordance with this Section produces evidence that the student has violated or is violating the law, local ordinance, or the school’s policies or rules, such evidence may be seized by school authorities, and disciplinary action may be taken. School authorities may also turn over such evidence to the law enforcement officials.

21 DUE PROCESS RIGHTS DUE PROCESS WITH REGARD TO STUDENT DISCIPLINE The Greenfield School District recognizes the due process rights of its students. Due process rights are exercised in discipline situations when the student is at risk of one of the following. 1. The student’s punishment involves a disciplinary hearing that could result in expulsion from school. 2. The student’s punishment involves out-of-school suspension. DUE PROCESS PROCEDURE

1. The student is verbally notified of the discipline infraction by the Principal/Dean of Students/Administrator. 2. The student is given the opportunity to explain his/her version of the incident. 3. The Principal/Dean of Students/Administrator notifies the student verbally and the parents verbally or in writing of the punishment given for the offense. 4. If the disciplinary measure by the Principal/Dean of Students/Administrator is an out-of-school suspension, the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) may elect to appeal the decision. If so, appeal shall be made in writing, and the matter will be referred to a hearing officer. After presentation or receipt of the hearing officer’s report, the Board shall take such action as it finds appropriate. 5. If a recommendation is made by the Principal/Administrator for an expulsion, the matter shall be referred to the Board of Education for a hearing. The student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) may appear at said hearing with a representative, if they so choose. Witnesses may be called and evidence presented relevant to the alleged misconduct and any accumulated misconduct during the school year. JURISDICTIONAL STATEMENT Handbook and school rules apply to all school-sponsored events, on and off campus. The grounds for disciplinary action, apply whenever the student’s conduct is reasonably related to school activities, including, but not limited to:

1. On, or within sight of, school grounds before, during or after school hours or at any other time when the school is being used by a school group;

22 2. Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, or event, or any activity or event which bears a reasonable relationship to school; 3. Traveling to/ from school or a school activity, function or event; or 4. Anywhere, if; (a) the conduct may reasonably by considered to be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff member; (b) the conduct may reasonably be considered to be an interference with school purposes or an educational function; or (c) the student’s presence at school may reasonably be considered to create an interference with school purposes or an educational function. STUDENT RIGHTS PROCEDURE EXPLANATION: A grievance is a difference of opinion raised by a student or group of students involving; (1) the meaning, interpretation or application of established policies; (2) difference of treatment; or (3) application of the legal requirements of civil rights legislation, Title IX. This procedure is not intended to limit the opinion of the district and a grievant(s) to resolve any grievance mutually and informally. Hearings and conferences under this procedure shall be conducted at a time and place which will afford a fair and equitable opportunity for all persons. The grievance procedure is not required if the grievant(s) prefers other alternatives such as the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) or the courts. Due process shall exist throughout the procedure with the right to: (1) representation, (2) present witnesses and evidence, (3) confidentiality, (4) review relevant records, and (5) proceed without harassment and/or retaliation. Time limits refer to days when school is in session. More detailed information is available in the office. STEP 1 - The student(s) and/or parent(s) should discuss the matter with the person(s) directly responsible for the grievance issue within fourteen (14) days of the time when a reasonably alert person should have been aware of the event giving rise to a grievance. An oral response must be made within five (5) days. STEP 2 - If the problem is not resolved, the grievance would be referred informally to: high school Dean of Students. A meeting must be held within five (5) days from notification of referral and an oral response must be made within five (5) days. STEP 3 - If the grievance is still not resolved, it should be submitted in writing within ten (10) days to: Superintendent. The grievance should be described as specifically and completely as possible. A thorough investigation of the issue will be documented. Extra time, if needed, can be mutually agreed upon. A meeting must be held between the grievant and the district representative within ten (10) days and a written response made within five (5) days.

23 STEP 4 - If a satisfactory solution is not reached, the grievant(s) may appeal the issue in writing to the office of the Superintendent or designee within ten (10) days from the receipt of the response on Step 3. A meeting between parties will be held within ten (10) days and a written response made within five (5) days. A complete record of this meeting shall be kept and signed by both parties for possible future reference. STEP 5 - If the issue is not satisfactorily resolved on Step 4, the grievant(s) may appeal the grievance in writing to the school board within five (5) days from the receipt of the written responses. The Board shall consider the appeal within sixty (60) days and a written response shall be given within five (5) days. The grievance procedure for students is published in the district handbook and publications that reach all students including those in special education. The procedure along with explanations, due process and directions are available for inspection in the following offices: Superintendent, Dean of Students, Coordinator for Title IX and Section 504, and counselors. It is the policy of this district that all grievances be resolved quickly and at the lowest step possible. Students have the right: 1. Right to representation: A grievant may choose to be represented by attorney or person of their choosing, such as a relative/advocate. Issue of ordinary school operation will be resolved as informally as possible. 2. Right to present witnesses and evidence: Grievant shall be allowed to present the grievance with relevant evidence & pertinent witnesses. All parties shall have opportunity for hearing & questioning witnesses. 3. Time limits: Participants shall adhere to time limits prescribed for each level. Failure by administration at any step of the procedure to communicate the decision on the grievance within the specified time limit shall permit the grievant(s) to proceed to the next step. Failure on the part of the grievant(s) to appeal the decision to the next step within the specified time limits shall be deemed to be an acceptance of the decision rendered at that step. GANG ACTIVITY PROHIBITED Students are prohibited from engaging in gang activity. A “gang” is any group of 2 or more persons whose purpose includes the commission of illegal acts. No student shall engage in any gang activity, including, but not limited to:

24 1. Wearing, using, distributing, displaying or selling any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, or other thing that are evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang. 2. Committing any act or omission, or using any speech, either verbal or non-verbal (such as gestures or hand-shakes) showing membership or affiliation in a gang, and 3. Using any speech or committing any act or omission in furtherance of the interests of any gang activity, including, but not limited to: (a) soliciting others for membership in any gangs, (b) requesting any person to pay protection or otherwise intimidating or threatening any person, (c) committing any other illegal act or other violation of school district policies, (d) inciting other students to act with physical violence upon any other person. Students engaging in any gang-related activity will be subject to one or more of the following disciplinary actions: Removal from extra-curricular and athletic activities Conference with parent(s)/guardian(s) Referral to appropriate law enforcement agency Suspension for up to 10 days Expulsion not to exceed 2 calendar years

25 EXTRA-CURRICULAR GUIDELINES Greenfield High School follows the IHSA policy on student/athlete academic eligibility. GHS has a policy that a student must be passing five (5) classes to be considered eligible. After three weeks, there will be an eligibility check and a check each week thereafter. Grade check is accumulation. (If a student is transferring, what is his/her grade?) Students must be in attendance ½ day in the afternoon to participate or attend any activity that day. Any exception to this rule must have prior administrative approval. Each activity sponsor has expectations for their participants. Guidelines will be explained at the beginning of each activity. The purpose of the athletic program at Greenfield High School is to promote the physical, mental, social, emotional and moral well-being of the participants. The athletic program is an important and integral part of the total school program. Athletes that participate are responsible representatives of the school. They give time, energy and loyalty to the program. The athletes accept the training rules, regulations and responsibilities put forth by each individual coach. It is the purpose of these guidelines to enforce disciplinary action for major offenses prescribed without interfering with individual practices of each coach. The following punishments are set as guidelines. As coaches and athletic directors, we realize each case will be different. Some circumstances may require increasing or decreasing the punishment at hand. As disciplinarians of these cases, we reserve the right to have flexibility in making our decisions. Our major concern in these instances is that we want behavioral change in our student athlete. I. The major offenses include use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, drugs, narcotics or hallucinating agents.

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OFFENSES & ACTIONS:

(*BOYS & GIRLS SPORTS) FOOTBALL SOFTBALL/ VOLLEYBALL / A. ALCOHOL BASEBALL BASKETBALL TRACK 1st Offense 2 games 4 games 2 meets 2nd Offense 6 games 12 games 6 meets 3rd Offense *(1) Calendar Year Suspension...... B. ILLEGAL DRUGS 1st Offense 6 games 12 games 6 meets 2nd Offense *(1) Calendar Year Suspension ...... C. TOBACCO 1st Offense 1/2 game 1 game 1/2 meet 2nd Offense 2 games 4 games 2 meets 3rd Offense *Rest of Season ...... **CHEERLEADERS** A. ALCOHOL FOOTBALL BASKETBALL 1st Offense 2 games 4 games 2nd Offense 6 games 12 games 3rd Offense (1) Calendar Year Suspension...... B. ILLEGAL DRUGS 1st Offense 6 games 12 games 2nd Offense (1) Calendar Year Suspension...... C. TOBACCO 1st Offense 1/2 game 1 game 2nd Offense 2 games 4 games 3rd Offense * Rest of Season...... **SCHOLASTIC BOWL** A. ALCOHOL 1st Offense 6 matches 2nd Offense *(1) Calendar Year Suspension...... B. ILLEGAL DRUGS 1st Offense *(1) Calendar Year Suspension...... C. TOBACCO 1st Offense 4 matches 2nd Offense 8 matches 3rd Offense *(1) Calendar Year Suspension......

27 **STUDENT COUNCIL** A. ALCOHOL 1st Offense No participation in next 2 activities + extra work 2nd Offense No participation in next 4 activities + extra work 3rd Offense Suspension from Student Council for (1) year B. ILLEGAL DRUGS 1st Offense No participation in activities for 1 sem. + extra work 2nd Offense Suspension from Student Council for (1) year

C. TOBACCO 1st Offense No participation in next activity + extra work 2nd Offense No participation in next 3 activities + extra work 3rd Offense Suspension from Student Council for (1) year **VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES** *Violating the use of tobacco, alcohol and/or illegal drugs will result in the following punishments: 1. Activities during school hours - Offense - regular school punishment (suspension or expulsion from school) as stated in Board policy 2. Activities after school hours - Offense - regular school punishment (suspension or expulsion from school ) as state in Board policy. Parents will be called, authorities notified and participating member will discontinue the trip or activity. 3. Behavior on or off school property - 1st offense - 50 min. school service/2days working 2:50-3:20 pm 2nd offense - 100 min. school service/4 days working 2:50-3:20 pm *Class officers lose their current positions. 3rd offense - suspension from the organization’s extra activities for the remainder of the school year. Extra activities are activities for enjoyment purposes only. Activities for course credit, providing service to the community, school or vocational department are not included. II. If the offense occurs in a season, the disciplinary action will be carried into the next season proportionately. This will be a season the athlete must compete. If the student athlete is out of season, s/he will have the option to substitute the following punishments. This does not apply to the in-season athlete. This is for first offense only. A. ALCOHOL - 1 st offense ONLY - 20 hrs. school service - or - 4 weeks extra-curricular suspension B. ILLEGAL DRUGS - 1 st offense ONLY - 40 hrs. school service - or - 6 weeks extra-curricular suspension C. TOBACCO - 1 st offense ONLY - 5 hrs. school service - or - 1 week extra-curricular suspension III. Before any suspension provided under these rules shall take affect, the student shall be verbally informed and advised by the head coach. Violation will not be accepted on hearsay. IV. Rules and regulations may apply to association with a minor using or having in their possession any illegal substance as well as someone using it themselves. V. Any second offense during the out-of-season (within one year time frame), the student athlete may be punished during the next participating season.

28 VI. Students remain on probation for a period of one year after a disciplinary action. If the athlete receives no major discipline in that year, they are released from probation and returned to original status. VII. Each coach has the prerogative to establish additional rules pertaining to the activity supervised. These rules may include attendance, detentions, curfew, dress, general appearance, conduct, profanity, etc. These rules as well as the disciplinary action to be carried out will be set by the individual coach. VIII. Athletic season dates are as follows: Football - Aug. to Oct. (or end or playoff participation) Basketball - Nov. to Feb. (or end of State Tournament play) Track - Jan. to May (or end of State Meet participation) Baseball - March to May (or end of State Tournament play) Softball - March to May (or end of State Tournament play) Summer Basketball - June Football Passing League - July Volleyball League - June & July The above dates outline “In Season”. Punishments not completed during the season may be finished out of season through service work or carried over to the following season. This will be decided by the coach with input from the athlete. IX. Some punishment may be substituted through professional counseling provided the coaches, parents, athletic director and student agree. NOTE: Coaches reserve the right to counsel athletes and consult with parents as situations arise regardless of in or out-of-season dates. NCAA DIVISION I ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS: In order to qualify for NCAA Division I Scholarship, all students must register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES We believe that our academic offerings along with extra-curricular experiences provide a solid base for students in preparation for the challenges after high school. The following is a list of activities offered at GHS. The same rules as during the regular school day apply to extra-curricular activities. National Honor Society Boys Football Cheerleading Student Council Boys Basketball Scholastic Bowl Yearbook Boys Track Girls Basketball Letterman’s Club Boys Baseball Girls Track Various Clubs Girls Volleyball Girls Softball

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Fleur-de-Lis Chapter of the National Honor Society at Greenfield High School strives to recognize those students who have exemplary records in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Those Junior and Senior students who meet the 3.60 cumulative grade point average requirement will be invited to prepare membership materials in the fall of the year. An anonymous faculty council will review these materials and make the determination about membership in the Fleur-de-Lis chapter. Officers for the Fleur-de-Lis chapter will be based on cumulative grade point average after the sixth semester. A member may be disciplined for minor offenses, major offenses or failure to maintain the 3.60 cumulative grade point average requirement Each member and his/her parent/guardian must sign a discipline form before membership materials are reviewed by the faculty council. The discipline policy is stated in the Bylaws for the Fleur-de-Lis chapter of National Honor Society which are available from the chapter advisors. GAMES/PRACTICES

29 Extra-curricular games and practices may not be held on Wednesdays after 6:00 p.m., Sundays and the following school observed dates for: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day Special tournaments and jamborees hosted outside the school district may be attended with Administrative approval. Sponsor of teams shall forward such requests through administration to the Board of Education in a timely fashion so the request may be included on the written agenda.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE CRISIS NUMBERS Tri-County Counseling, Jerseyville (618) 498-9587 The Recovery Center, Jerseyville (618) 498-6874 The Wells Center, Jacksonville (217) 243-1871 Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville (217) 245-9541 St. Clare’s Hospital, Alton (618) 463-5655 Piasa Health Care, Alton (618) 465-0100 CHILD ABUSE Tri-County Counseling, Jerseyville (618) 498-9587 Ill. Dept. of Children & Family Services 1-800-25A-BUSE Sexual Abuse Care Center, Edwardsville (618) 692-2197 National Child Abuse 1-800-422-4453 TEENAGE PREGNANCY Greene County Health Dept., Carrollton (217) 942-6961 Tri-County Counseling, Jerseyville (618) 498-9587 Parents Too Soon 1-800-4-CALL-US SUICIDE PREVENTION Tri-County Counseling, Jerseyville (618) 498-9587 Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-333-4444 Sexually Transmitted Diseases 1-800-252-8989 AIDS 1-800-AID-AIDS Illinois School Violence Tipline 1-800-477-0024

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I, the parent of ______, have read and discussed this Student Handbook with my student. I fully understand the contents regarding the rules and procedures as well as the consequences should our student violate these rules set by

Greenfield High School and the Board of Education.

______We understand fully the guidelines set for the athletic programs should our student choose to participate.

______We understand fully the guidelines regarding our student driving to and from school and/or during the lunch period. Student drivers can and will lose “driving privileges” if any guidelines are violated.

______We understand fully the guidelines/offenses regarding the use of cell phones and other electronic devices.

STUDENT SIGNATURE: ______

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:

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DATE: ______

SCHOOL YEAR: 2009-2010

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