BOLINGBROOK HIGH SCHOOL 365 Raider Way Bolingbrook, Illinois

BOLINGBROOK HIGH SCHOOL

365 Raider Way Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440

School Administration Dr. Jason Pascavage, Principal Robert Rose, Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities Chris Ruddy, Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Instruction Lisa Allen, Assistant Principal for Phoenix & School Improvement Dr. Albert Brass Jr., Assistant Principal for Student Services & Building Operations

BHS Vision Statement The vision of Bolingbrook High School is to create an environment that fosters individuality and supports social, emotional, and academic achievement. By believing that all students can learn through rigorous curricula, meaningful instruction, demonstrating mastery on high-quality assessments, and stakeholder accountability, Bolingbrook High School will ensure that students will be prepared to meet their post-secondary goals.

School Nickname Raiders

School Colors Red and Black and White ESCUELA BOLINGBROOK HIGH

365 Raider Way Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440

Main Number: 630/759-6400 Main Fax Number: 630/759-2650 Dean's Office: 630/679-3441 or 3460 Guidance Office: 630/679-3441 or 3460 Records & Transcripts: 630/679-3400 Athletics & Activities Office: 630/679-3452 Web address: www.vvsd.org/bhs Athletic web address: http://il.8to18.com/bolingbrook Administradores de la Escuela Director: Dr. Jason Pasca Sub Director: Robert Rose Sub Director: Chris Ruddy Sub Director: Dr. Albert Brass Jr.

Misión La misión de Bolingbrook High School es proporcionar y mantener un ambiente educativo donde todos los estudiantes tengan éxito, disfruten participar en la comu- nidad de la escuela, establezcan metas, y salgan preparados para alcanzar esas metas.

Sobrenombre de la Escuela: Raiders

Colores de la Escuela: Rojo y Negro y Blanco DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION James A. Mitchem, Jr., Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Garrick Grizaffi, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Rachel Kinder, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Sharon Hawks, Executive Director for Human Resources Adam Hurder, Executive Director for Educational Services PreK-5 Karen Flories, Executive Director for Educational Services 6-12 Erica Ekstrom, Executive Director for Student Services BOARD OF EDUCATION Steven Quigley, President Chrystal Hansen, Vice President Deborah Sykora, Secretary James T. "J.T." Boudouris, Member Elizabeth "Liz" Campbell, Member Dan Falese, Member Diane Parro, Member

MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to empower all learners to be college and career ready and to develop, grow, and achieve as productive citizens. OUR VISION We will hold high expectations and provide collaborative supports to ensure academic, social and emotional success for ALL students in Valley View School District, regardless of race, gender, income, geography, disability or native language through: Rigor, Assessment, Instruction, and Accountability.

NUESTRA MISIÓN Capacitar a todos los estudiantes para que estén preparados para la universidad y una profe- sión y para que se desarrollen, crezcan y logren convertirse en ciudadanos productivos. NUESTRA VISIÓN Mantener altas expectativas y proporcionar apoyos de colaboración para asegurar el éxito académico, social y emocional de todos los estudiantes en el Distrito Escolar Valley View, sin importar raza, sexo, ingresos, geografía, discapacidad o idioma nativo por medio de: Rigor, Evaluación, Instrucción y Responsabilidad. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Raider Way ...... A Co-Curricular Activities/Athletics ...... B PARENT/SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS Phone Directory ...... C ATTENDANCE Late Students ...... C Communication ...... D GENERAL INFORMATION Student Identification ...... D Lost and Found ...... E Elevator Keys ...... E Lunch Periods ...... E Students Scheduled With No Lunch ...... E Personal Messages and Telephone Use ...... E Before School Policy ...... E After School Policy ...... F Early Release Students ...... F SCHOOL SERVICES Business Office ...... F Learning Media Center ...... F Discipline Policy-Learning Media Center ...... F GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Mission ...... G Parent/Teacher/Counselor Conferences ...... G Graduating Juniors or Early Graduation ...... G Student Employment ...... G Dean’s Treatment of Student Misconduct ...... G School Maps ...... J BHS Websites/Safety Hotline ...... M WILCO Schedule ...... N VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMON INFORMATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ...... 1 Graduating Juniors or Early Graduation ...... 1 Graduation Ceremony ...... 2 Grade Reporting-90/10 Philosophy ...... 3 Grade Determination Policy ...... 4 Academic Recognition in Middle and High School ...... 6 Failure Notification ...... 6 NCAA Eligibility Requirements ...... 6 Transcripts ...... 7 Student Assessment Testing ...... 7

ACADEMIC CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Spectator Code of Conduct ...... 8 Boys’-Girls’ Athletics ...... 9 Athletic School Rules and General Information ...... 10 High School Co-Curricular Code of Conduct ...... 10 Rules and Regulations for Participating in Co-Curricular Activities ...... 11 IHSA Eligibility Requirements ...... 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS STUDENT FEES Required Student Fees ...... 17 Additional or Optional Student Fees ...... 17 Waiver of Fees for Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials ...... 19 Textbooks and Compact Discs ...... 19 ATTENDANCE POLICIES/TARDINESS GUIDELINES The Illinois School Code Regarding Attendance ...... 19 A Parent’s Role ...... 19 Procedure to Report an Absence ...... 19 Procedure When Arriving to School Late ...... 20 Procedure When Arriving to Class Late ...... 21 Procedure for Leaving School Early ...... 22 Excessive Absenteeism Notification ...... 22 Family Residency Change Notification ...... 22 Guidelines for Early Release Program ...... 23 Students Who Have Been Expelled ...... 23 Re-entry Procedures ...... 23 Class Tardiness ...... 23 Emergency School Closing ...... 23 Fire and Disaster Drills ...... 23 Lockdown Procedures ...... 24 Catastrophe Survival Plan ...... 24 STUDENT RECORDS INFORMATION AND PARENT RIGHTS Notification of Rights Under FERPA ...... 24 Access to Student Records and Safeguards to Protect Their Use ...... 26 Information to Non-Custodial Parents ...... 26 District Procedures for Deleting or Destroying Student Records ...... 26 Transfer of Student Records ...... 27 Student Rights Regarding Temporary Student Record Information ...... 27 Responsible Authority for Records in the District ...... 27 Information to Parents ...... 27 STUDENT SERVICES Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language ...... 27 English Language Learners PK-12 ...... 28 Student Resource Team ...... 28 Special Education and Child Find ...... 28 Related Services ...... 28 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention ...... 29 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ...... 29 Special Education Disciplinary Guidelines ...... 30 School Health Services ...... 30 Accident Procedures ...... 30 Emergency Health Information ...... 31 Special Health Problems ...... 31 Head Lice ...... 31 Illness ...... 31 Administering Medication to Students ...... 31 Medical Home and Hospital Services ...... 32 Student Physical Examination and Immunization Requirements ...... 32 Health Immunization and Physical Examination ...... 33 TABLE OF CONTENTS BUS TRANSPORTATION General Information ...... 33 Emergency Drills ...... 34 Paid Transportation Program Information for Non-Eligible Busing ...... 34 Alternate Location Drop-Off/Pick-Up Program ...... 34 Emergency School Closing Procedures ...... 35 Inclement Weather Procedures ...... 35 Weather Conditions and Closing of School ...... 35 Child Passenger Restraint Systems ...... 36 Video Monitoring on School Buses ...... 36 Rules of Conduct on Buses ...... 36 Bus Safety Rules and Regulations ...... 37 Bus Discipline Procedures ...... 39 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES/DISCIPLINE PROGRAM Conduct ...... 40 Discipline Program ...... 41 Identification Cards ...... 41 Due Process ...... 42 Student Grievance Procedure ...... 42 Search and Seizure ...... 43 Student Driving and Parking Privileges ...... 43 General Limitations/Guidelines ...... 44 Office Referral Definitions ...... 46 Explanation of Terms ...... 52 General Guidelines for the Lunchroom ...... 58 NUTRITION SERVICES ...... 58 GUEST TEACHERS ...... 60 TECHNOLOGY ...... 60 EDLINE ...... 64 Public Edline Features ...... 64 Edline Class Web Pages ...... 65

GENERAL INFORMATION Admission/Residency ...... 65 Change of Address and/or Phone Number ...... 65 Parent Contact/Parent Link ...... 66 Visitors ...... 66 Raptor System ...... 66 Field Trips ...... 66 Guest Request Form ...... 67 DCFS-Required Reports ...... 67 Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act ...... 67 School Time Insurance Coverage ...... 67 Lockers ...... 68 Sales of Articles in School ...... 68 Use of Telephones ...... 68 Rights Under the School Visitation Rights Act ...... 68 Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act ...... 69 STATE UNIVERSITIES IN ILLINOIS ...... 70 CALENDAR/PLANNER ...... 71 - A - Co-Curricular Activities ACT-SO, AFJROTC Drill Team, AFJROTC Honor Guard/Sabre Guard, AFJROTC Model Aircraft Club, AFJROTC Radio Control Aircraft/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Club, AFJROTC Rocket Club, Anime Club, Art Club (Visual Arts), Asian-American Club, B.A.S.I.C. (Brother & Sisters in Control), Band, Book Club, Best Buddies, Chess, Choir, Class of 2017, Class of 2018, Class of 2019, Class of 2020, Contest Play, D.E.C.A. (Distributive Education Club of America), Drama & Group Interpretation, Empower, Games in the Library Club, Garden Club, Fall Play, F.C.C.L.A. (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America), Foreign Language Club, Guide Right, Interact, Intramural Weights, Juke Mimez, Key Club, Literary Magazine, Madrigal Singers, Mathletes, Media Club, Model UN and Public Debate Forum, Music Revolution, Muslim Students Association, Newspaper, NHS (National Honor Society), One Voice Strengthening Society (OVSS), Orchesis Dance Club, Operation Snowball, Red Cross Club, R.I.G.H.T., Red Zone (Pep Club), RISE, Scholastic Bowl, Science Club, Speech, Spring Musical, Student Ambassadors, Student Bible Discussion Club, Student Government, Sunrise Singers, Super Computer Club, Thespians, Voices, World Languages Honor Society, Yearbook. Athletics SPORT SEASON HEAD COACH Pom Pons/Competitive Dance Fall/Winter Brandi Kissee Cross-Country (Boys) Fall Art Pahl Cross-Country (Girls) Fall Merry Overdorf Football Fall John Ivlow Golf (Boys) Fall Jeff Allen Golf (Girls) Fall Chris Malinoski Soccer (Boys) Fall Jamie Clemmons Volleyball (Girls) Fall Andrea Bercot Tennis (Girls) Fall Chris Mallon Cheerleading/Competitive Cheerleading Fall/Winter Tammy North Bowling (Boys) Winter Brian Wayne Bowling (Girls) Winter TBA Basketball (Boys) Winter Robert Brost Basketball (Girls) Winter Chris Smith Wrestling (Boys) Winter Dan Bullivant Indoor Track and Field (Boys) Winter TBA Indoor Track & field (Girls) Winter Howard Birmingham Baseball (Boys) Spring Scott Thyer Track & Field (Boys) Spring TBA Track & Field (Girls) Spring Howard Birmingham Badminton (Girls) Spring Kitty Dupee Tennis (Boys) Spring Chris Mallon Soccer (Girls) Spring Matt Kocourek Softball (Girls) Spring Jean Ryan-Moak Volleyball (Boys) Spring Andrea Bercot Students and parents should be aware that participation in co-curricular activities and athletics is voluntary and a privilege that may be limited or restricted entirely due to student misconduct. The District’s ability to limit or restrict student participation in co-curricular activities or athletics is not subject to the requirements of due process necessary in order to limit or restrict a student’s attendance in school and co-curricular activities. For more information regarding athletics and tryouts, contact the coach or Mr. Robert Rose, Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities @ (630) 679-3451 or visit our website at http://il.8to18.com/bolingbrook.

- B - PARENT/SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS

PHONE DIRECTORY

To report student absences - contact the Attendance Secretary for your student’s last name at 630/759-6400 and the extension listed below. These numbers work 24 hours per day.

Extension Students A-K 630-679-3414

Students L-Z 630-679-3598

Class schedule/personal problems - contact the Guidance Department at 630/759-6400 ext. 3441 or 3460.

Discipline questions/procedures - contact Department Chair Deans Office. Ext. 3476.

Curriculum questions - contact the individual department Chairperson Security Chairperson, Ext 3675 English Core Content Administrator, Ext. 3403 ESL/Bilingual Chairperson, Ext. 3623 Fine Arts Chairperson, Ext. 3519 Guidance Office, Ext. 3441 or 3460 Mathematics Core Content Administrator, Ext. 3508 Kinetic Wellness Chairperson, Ext 3667 Driver’s Education Chairperson, Ext. 3709 R.O.T.C. Chairperson, Ext. 3526 Science Chairperson, Ext. 3639 Core Content Administrator for Student Services (Special Education, Ext. 3806) Social Studies Chairperson, Ext. 3547 World Languages Chairperson Deans Office, Ext. 3441 or 3460 Career & Technical Education Chairperson, Ext. 3534 Assistant Principal for Student Services & Building Operations at 630/759-6400, ext. 3466

Health Problems - contact the nurses at 630/759-6400, ext. 3402. Bus Problems - contact Transportation at 815/886-6686. Grades/report cards/academic difficulty reports - contact the individual teacher at 630/759-6400. Co-curricular Activities - contact Rob Rose, Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities at 630/679-3451. Scheduling - contact the Guidance Department at 630/759-6400, ext. 3441, or the Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Instruction at ext. 3441. School Policies and Procedures - contact the Principal at 630/759-6400, ext. 3409 .

- C - ATTENDANCE LATE STUDENTS Students are expected to be in their first period classes before the tardy bell rings. Students who are going to be late for school must have a parent/guardian call the attendance office before their arrival giving the reason for the late arrival. Students arriving late must enter at the attendance office upon entering the building. Failure to sign in will result in disciplinary measures. Students arriving late as a result of a late school bus will be excused.

Late Students Must: 1. Report immediately to Security at door one (1). 2. After reporting to Security, students are to report to the attendance office, then their class. 3. Students on a late bus must report directly to Security then the attendance office for a late bus pass. 4. Failure to sign in at the Attendance Office upon a late arrival to school may result in a referral to the dean of students.

LOST AND FOUND The business office will serve as the clearing house for all lost and found items.

ELEVATOR KEYS Students may use an elevator key from the nurse upon presentation of a doctor’s excuse that states the student may not use the stairs. Failure to return the key will result in a $25.00 rental fee placed on the student’s school fees.

LUNCH PERIODS The student cafeteria provides food at moderate prices. Lunches are prepared daily in our kitchen facilities in consultation with a professional dietitian. Menus are published and available in advance. The daily menu is listed on the district’s website. Students are expected to behave appropriately during their assigned lunch period. No one is allowed to be in the cafeteria during any other lunch period but the one assigned to them. Students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines during lunch: n Students are not allowed to leave the building during lunch periods. n Students must have an ID with proper lunch code to enter the cafeteria. n All students should be in the cafeteria by the time the tardy bell rings. n Roaming the halls during the lunch period is not allowed. n Students may bring their lunch and buy drinks or other items, or they may buy a complete hot lunch. All food must remain in the cafeteria. n Students may not wear coats or jackets or carry book bags into the lunch lines. n Students are expected to leave their table free of trays, wrappings, and other trash. n Students are expected to comply with all requests of cafeteria staff and supervisory personnel during their lunch period (including requests to clean up their eating area, push in chairs, remove coats or book bags, etc.). Failure to comply will be viewed as insubordination and will be dealt with accordingly.

STUDENTS SCHEDULED WITH NO LUNCH Students who are scheduled with no lunch are made by choice of the guardian and student. It is with the understanding that they are to attend all class and not be in the

- D - cafeteria during lunch periods. They are to bring their own food or utilize the vending machines. Students are not to miss any academic classes to eat in the cafeteria. Students will not be given passes or permission to be in the cafeteria.

PERSONAL MESSAGES AND TELEPHONE USE Calls by parents to students through the main switchboard should be strictly limited to emergency messages. Students will not be called out of class or given phone messages during class periods for non-emergency reasons. If an emergency arises where a student needs to place a telephone call and the class period may be interrupted, the student should get approval from the office so that the absence may be accounted for.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Students are allowed to use their electronic devices during the following times: hBefore school- until 7:30 a.m. hDuring passing periods hDuring their scheduled lunch period (cafeteria) hAfter-school beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Students are not allowed to use their cell phones in class without their teacher’s permission, failure to do so can be considered insubordination.

Cell phones are not to be used in the locker rooms or washrooms.

BEFORE SCHOOL POLICY The school officially opens at 6:45 a.m. each school day. Students who do not have a “0” hour class and arrive to school prior to the first bell (7:25 a.m.) should go to their lockers and then report to their designated “before school area” (unless they have an appointment with a teacher). Students should remain in this area until the first bell. Students who wish a quiet place to study before school may report to the LMC.

AFTER SCHOOL POLICY Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular programs and activities throughout the year. However, if students are not involved in a supervised extracurricular activity, detentions, tutoring, a study lab, or a meeting with a teacher after school, they must exit the building by 2:15.

Students found in the building without any proper purpose are subject to disciplinary action and/or fine for trespassing.

EARLY RELEASE STUDENTS Students who have early release are expected to leave the building within five minutes of their release time. Students are not allowed to move around the building without permission. All school rules apply to students with early release. Students that are chron- ically found in the building after their release time will be placed in study hall for the remainder of the semester and must reapply for early release for the following semester.

BUSINESS OFFICE The Business Office, located in Room A152, is the source of all rented textbooks and - E - required classroom supplies. Rental fees are collected at the beginning of the school year. The Business Office is open throughout the school day. Students who register after the first day of school will pay fees at the Business Office.

LEARNING MEDIA CENTER The LMC is available to all students and staff. There are a variety of resources available to patrons, including certified library media specialists, print materials, research databases, digital materials, audiobooks, computing devices, and other technology. Patrons also have 24/7 access to the online catalog and the research databases. Students are encouraged to use the LMC throughout the day to take advantage of its resources with a pass from the appropriate teacher. Whole class instruction and students on passes from academic classes will be given priority as space is limited. Throughout the year, special events will be held in the library media center for staff and students.

Please note: The library is open before school at 6:45 am Monday through Friday and after school until 2:15 pm Monday through Thursday. These hours are subject to change. Most materials may be checked out for a period of two weeks and can be renewed if needed. Students will be charged for lost materials.

DISCIPLINE POLICY - LEARNING MEDIA CENTER Students not utilizing the LMC materials will be given a pass back to Study Hall or Homeroom. Students who create a disturbance in the LMC will be dealt with by the Deans.

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT MISSION: The mission of the Bolingbrook High School Guidance and Counseling program is to provide opportunities that will assist students in their transition toward becoming responsible, self-directed, caring, and contributing members of an ever- changing global society. These programs are designed to enhance learning, assist decision-making, and facilitate personal, academic, and career success. Counseling services are available to all students. Guidance services are provided on an individual basis, within small groups, and in classroom settings. These services assist a student to improve skills in problem solving; planning for decision-making; and to understand personal feelings sufficiently to be able to respond to a problem, to achieve personal growth, and to make appropriate decisions throughout life. Referrals may be made to other counseling resources for special needs. Students may initiate a request to see their counselor by simply signing an appointment sheet located in the guidance office. Parents are encouraged to contact the counselor and arrange for an appointment if they have concerns about their child’s progress or need further information concerning the services provided by the Guidance Department. Each student and parent can seek assistance from the school counselor with: Academic Planning Career Planning Personal/Social Concerns

- F - PARENT/TEACHER/COUNSELOR CONFERENCES: Parents and teachers can request to have parent/teacher/counselor/student conferences as needed. Appointments may be made by contacting the student’s counselor in the BHS Guidance Department.

GRADUATING JUNIORS OR EARLY GRADUATION: In exceptional circumstances, students may graduate early if they have completed all academic requirements and earned all required credits. Early graduation must be arranged in advance through the student’s guidance counselor, who will act as the facilitating agent. Approval of the Principal is required. Requests need to be submitted in writing with parental written approval at least 6 (six) months before the target graduation date.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT The high school guidance office issues work permits and age certificates consistent with state law. Students who are 14 may work part-time at certain duties, but most employment is limited to those 16 and over. For part-time work during the school year or full-time working during vacations, a permit is required in order that the employer may be sure he is obeying the state laws. If he is not, his insurance does not cover the student and he may have difficulty with state authorities. Students under 16 may not work as waitresses, ushers in theaters, gas station attendants, etc. To secure a work permit, a student must bring a letter from the employer stating that he has been hired and state the nature of the work to be performed, and the working hours and days. The permit will be issued in the Guidance Office of the school, and the student will sign all three copies. One copy will be taken by the student to the employer, one will be mailed to the state, and the third will be kept in the school file.

- G - - H - - I - - J - Helpful BHS Websites BHS Website Everything BHS http://www.edline.net/pages/Bolingbrook_High_School Athletics To check schedules, game times, practices, or cancellations go to: http://il.8to18.com/bolingbrook

Music Boosters For membership as well as scheduling of practices, show times, and membership for all bands and choirs http://www.bhsmusicboosters.org/

BHS SAFETY HOTLINE 630-679-3792 REPORT ANY SAFETY OR SECURITY CONCERNS ANONYMOUSLY! Tips may include, but are not limited to, fights or assaults, use or sale of drugs, weapons, domestic violence, or any crimes against children. MESSAGES ARE CHECKED DAILY AND RESPONSE IS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Phone: (630) 378-4772 Text: BPD plus message to 274637 www.BolingbrookCrimeStoppers.org Cash for Tips

- K - VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT 365‐U GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English (must include two writing intensive classes) 4.0 Credits Mathematics (must include Algebra and Geometry content) 3.0 Credits Science (including Biology) 2.5 Credits Health 0.5 Credits Social Studies (including American Government, World History, and U.S. History) 2.5 Credits * Physical Education 3.5 Credits Consumer Education (Personal Finance) 0.5 Credits ** Fine Arts 0.5 Credits Career & Technical Education (Business Education, FACS And Industrial Education), or Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Music or Visual Arts) 2.0 Credits Electives from any subject area 3.5 Credits Total Credits Required 22‐22.5 Credits

* Students who take driver education at an accredited High School are only required to take 3 credits of Physical Education, for a total of 3.5 credits (.5 credit provided by driver education). ** Fine Arts include any visual art, music, speech, and Theatre Arts, Speaking for Success, Creative Writing, TV/Video Production I, TV/Video Production II, Reading Films: Film Literacy, Graphic Design & Multimedia Applica‐ tions, Publications, and Journalism.

Grade classification will be according to credit accumulation: Freshman 0‐5.49 Sophomore 5.5‐10.99 Junior 11‐15.99 Senior 16+

PARCC REQUIREMENT PARCC will replace the PSAE assessment in Illinois Beginning in the 2014/2015 school year. Students enrolled in specified classes by the state of Illinois will take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Ca‐ reers (PARCC). PARCC is the new state test and accountability measure for Illinois students. It is based on the New Illinois Learning Standards Incorporating the Common Core and will assess students in math and English language arts. Illinois is a member of the PARCC consortium with several other states across the nation.

RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SEQUENCE

NINTH GRADE TENTH GRADE English 9 English 10 Mathematics Mathematics Science Science World History Elective/American Government Health/Physical Education Physical Education/Driver Education Elective* Elective*

ELEVENTH GRADE TWELFTH GRADE English (2 semesters) English (2 semesters) Physical Education Physical Education Mathematics Personal Finance/Fine Art U.S. History Mathematics/Elective Science/Elective Science/Elective Elective Elective**

*Final placement in an elective courses is determined by test scores, placement exams, and past performance. **Valley View School District recommends all students enroll in four years of core content courses.

GRADUATING JUNIORS OR EARLY GRADUATION In exceptional circumstances, students may graduate early if they have completed all academic re‐ quirements and earned all required credits. Early graduation must be arranged in advance through the student’s guidance counselor, who will act as the facilitating agent. Approval of the Principal is required. Requests need to be submitted in writing with parental written approval at least 6 (six) months before the target graduation date. ‐ 1 ‐ GRADUATION CEREMONY Participation in the twelfth grade graduation ceremony is a privilege not a right. Similar to co‐curricular activities and attendance at after school dances and activities, a student may be prohibited from participation for violation of school rules. Please refer to the Graduation Information distributed from the school for graduation ceremony proce‐ dures.

Please refer to the Report Card Schedule section of the handbook for specific dates that instructional units end for the school and when grades will be distributed.

For more information on current courses that fulfill the high school graduation require‐ ments, please see the school’s Course Catalog. Please note that in order to obtain offi‐ cial copies of high school transcripts which often required by colleges and employers, all school fees must be paid in full.

Certificate of Completion A student with a disability who has an individualized education program prescribing special education, transition planning, transition services, or related services beyond the student’s 4 years of high school, qualifies for a certificate of completion after the student has com‐ pleted 4 years of high school. The student is encouraged to participate in the graduation ceremony of his or her high school graduation class. This handbook constitutes timely writ‐ ten notice of this option available to children with disabilities and their parents/guardians.

Length of Course Courses are designed to be eighteen and thirty‐six weeks in duration. (Thirty‐six week courses will be divided into two eighteen‐week classes for scheduling purposes.)

Granting of Credits A student will earn one‐half credit for eighteen‐week classes at the conclusion of the semester and one‐half credit for each eighteen‐week assignment (semester) of a thirty‐ six week course. For two‐hour vocational courses, 1.00 credit per eighteen weeks is granted; for Wilco courses, 1.50 credits per eighteen weeks are granted.

Grade classification will be configured by credits earned is as follows: Freshman 0 to 5.49 credits Sophomore 5.5 thru 10.99 credits Junior 11 thru 15.99 credits Senior 16 credits and above

Summer School Announcements of courses offered during the summer school sessions are made toward the end of the spring semester. Whether courses actually will be taught is dependent on sufficient enrollment. Hence, as with extended day classes, one cannot rely on these courses to make‐up requirements for graduation.

Correspondence School A wide variety of courses are available through correspondence school programs. Suc‐ cessful completion of a course is entirely dependent on a student’s motivation to follow the directions and instructions provided by the correspondence school’s instructor. A student must obtain information and approval through the guidance office. ‐ 2 ‐ Incomplete Grades Students who receive incomplete grades for unfinished work must complete all assign‐ ments within two weeks after the conclusion of a grading period. Only under unusual circumstances will this period of time be extended. A grade not completed will be con‐ verted to a failing grade by the registrar when the incomplete period ends.

Responsibilities Prior To Graduation 1. It is the student’s responsibility to know and meet all graduation requirements. 2. Seniors are responsible for completing all graduation applications and credit checks, and for obtaining graduation information, purchasing caps and gowns, and attend‐ ing all meetings concerning graduation. 3. Seniors not meeting graduation requirements will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. Diplomas will be granted only after all requirements have been met.

Any student(s) who misbehaves during the ceremony may be escorted from the area by police. Official transcripts may be held by the high school pending disciplinary action.

GRADE REPORTING ‐ 90/10 PHILOSOPHY (REFERENCE BOARD POLICY 6:280) Students receive report cards at the end of each instructional unit. The report card will indicate how well the student is attaining the content required to master skills in line with the Common Core State Standards and/or the Illinois Learning Standards. Progress reports will give a midpoint indication of how well the student is progressing in develop‐ ment of work and study skills. The report card is for your records and we encourage par‐ ents to discuss the contents of the student’s report card with the student.

Grades are not intended as rewards or punishments; as such, behavior will not be a fac‐ tor in calculating a student’s level of content mastery. Other factors that distort the meaning of grades, such as attendance, will not be included in grading. Both behavior and attendance will be handled as separate matters with appropriate interventions put in place as needed.

Grades will reflect level of proficiency, based on established standards, at the end of an instructional unit. Therefore, at least 90% of a student’s grade will be derived from summative evidence (assessments completed at the conclusion of learning).

Such assessments may include tests, essays, projects, labs, or performance‐based assessments. No more than ten percent (10%) of a student’s grade will be derived from formative evidence such as practice questions, homework, class work, etc. Student academic success is a team effort between the teacher, the parent and the student. Teachers are expected to communicate with parents beyond report cards whenever it is necessary to inform the parents of a student’s performance concern and to ask for support. This communication is done in various ways such as at parent teacher conference times, and/or phone call or email exchange.

Estimated Dates for Elementary Report Cards Quarter 1 ‐ October 21, 2016 Quarter 2 ‐ January 13, 2017 Quarter 3 ‐ March 17, 2017 Quarter 4 ‐ May 26, 2017 ‐ 3 ‐ Elementary Progress Reports Progress reports for elementary students will be sent home approximately half way through each quarter. Elementary students who are receiving a C or below in any sub‐ ject area will receive a progress report. In addition, those students in grades Kinder‐ garten through third grade who are receiving a “B – below district expectations” in any subject area will all receive a progress report.

Estimated Dates Middle and High School Grade Reports will be mailed to households: Semester 1 Semester 2

Report Cards January 13, 2017 June 2, 2017

Progress Reports September 30, 2016 February 27, 2017

November 15, 2016 April 21, 2017

GRADE DETERMINATION POLICY Teachers are expected to inform every student at the beginning of each semester of the grading procedures to be used in the course, the type of evaluation activities to be used, such as quizzes, test, projects, etc., and the tentative schedule for such evaluations. Stu‐ dents are expected to complete all assigned work, such as classroom work, homework, and projects, in order to meet class and content knowledge requirements.

The procedures outlined below are to be used in assigning report card grades by the indi‐ cated grade level of the student. Teachers are expected to base grades on recorded evi‐ dence using the district‐approved criteria for evaluating a student’s mastery of class content knowledge targets.

The following letter grades are descriptive of student achievement: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADE LEVEL K-3

GRADE DESCRIPTION SYMBOL B The letter 'B' reflects a rating of below, which means that your child has partial understanding of the current grade level expectations.

M The letter 'M' reflects a rating of meets, which means that your child demon- strates consistent understanding of the current grade level expectations.

E The letter 'E' reflects a rating of exceeds, which means that your child's understanding is consistently above current grade level expectations.

These grades are to be awarded in relation to grade level, course or program expecta‐ tions. This means that all students are equally eligible to attain the grades listed unless under the grading practices detailed in an individualized education plan (IEP) customized for the particular student.

For some school work, such as written compositions, musical performances, and elemen‐ tary grade level assignments, grades may be assigned directly rather than through use of a percentage scale. For general determination of grade point average in the middle and high schools, and rank in class for the high schools, the following values are assigned to ‐ 4 ‐ grades: NON‐WEIGHTED GRADING SCALE (for Standard College Preparatory Courses)

LETTER GRADE *PERCENTAGE POINTS **QUALITY POINTS

A 100-93 4.00

A- 92.9-90 3.67

B+ 89.9-87 3.33

B 86.9-83 3.00

B- 82.9-80 2.67

C+ 79.9-77 2.33

C 76.9-73 2.00

C- 72.9-70 1.67

D+ 69.9-67 1.33

D 66.9-63 1.00

D- 62.9-60 0.67

F 59.9 and below 0

WEIGHTED GRADING SCALE (for Honors and Advanced Placement Courses only) LETTER GRADE *PERCENTAGE POINTS **QUALITY POINTS

A 100-93 5.00

A- 92.9-90 4.67

B+ 89.9-87 4.33

B 86.9-83 4.00

B- 82.9-80 3.67

C+ 79.9-77 3.33

C 76.9-73 3.00

C- 72.9-70 1.67

D+ 69.9-67 1.33

D 66.9-63 1.00

D- 62.9-60 0.67

F 59.9 and below 0

* The percentage points that a student earns in a course will NOT be rounded up. A student’s letter grade and quallity points will be determined based on the table above. ** Quality points are used to determine a student’s cumulative and semester GPA.

‐ 5 ‐ ACADEMIC RECOGNITION IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL A student’s grade point average, i.e. GPA, is determined by adding the grade points earned and dividing that sum by the total credits attempted of courses taken.

High school students are ranked in class by their respective GPAs where the student with highest GPA is number one in class.

Middle and High School Students are recognized for excellent academic achievement by way of Honor Roll distinction at the end of each final grading period. · First Honors is awarded to students with a GPA of 3.5 or above · Second Honors is awarded to students with GPA of 3.0 to 3.49

Each year’s graduating class Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be determined by the Ad‐ ministrative Council after a review of the academic achievement of those students eligi‐ ble.

FAILURE NOTIFICATION In the interval between report cards, parents will be notified about their students who are in danger of failing or whose work is incomplete. These progress reports are meant to encourage the parents to see the teacher about the student’s progress. In addition, middle and high school parents can monitor weekly grade progress using their Edline ac‐ counts. Grades are updated each Thursday to Edline’s private report section of user ac‐ counts.

Parents who wish to meet with teachers should call the school for an appointment. Other support staff members, such as guidance counselors, are also available in the school buildings to help. Appointments to meet with support staff can also be arranged by calling the school office.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The NCAA has established a central eligibility center to certify an athlete’s eligibility for a Division I or II school. It can be accessed at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

BE SURE TO ASK YOUR COACH AND GUIDANCE COUNSELOR ABOUT ANY CHANGES TO THESE REQUIRE‐ MENTS OR ACCESS THE NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER ‐ www.eligibilitycenter.org

DIVISION I DIVISION I – 2016 Core -Course Requirement (16) Qualifier Requirements 4 years of English *Athletics aid, practice, and competition 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher) x 16 core courses o 2 years of natural/physical science Ten (10) core courses (1 year of lab if offered) completed before the start of seventh semester. Seven (7) of 1 year of additional English, math or the 10 must be in English, math natural/physical science or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science "Locked in" for core-course 4 years of additional courses (any GPA calculation. area above, foreign language or x Corresponding test score (ACT comparative religion/philosophy) sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA (minimum 2.300) on Sliding Scale B (see Page No. 2). x Graduate from high school.

‐ 6 ‐ DIVISION I – 2016 DIVISION II Academic Redshirt Requirements 16 Core Courses *Athletics aid and practice (no competition) 3 years of English. x 16 core courses 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I o No grades/credits "locked in" or higher). (repeated courses after the 2 years of natural/physical science seventh semester begins may (1 year of lab if offered by high be used for initial eligibility). school). x Corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined 3 years of additional English, score) and core-course GPA mathematics or natural/physical science. (minimum 2.000) on Sliding Scale B (see Page No. 2). 2 years of social science. x Graduate from high school. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

TRANSCRIPTS All students will be allowed to send three transcripts per year at no cost. All other tran‐ scripts will cost $2.00 per issuance. Official transcripts can be issued if all fees are paid. Only unofficial transcripts can be sent if school fees are owed. Request your transcript online today!

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hSee statistically-driven chances of getting into any 4-year US college hUse advanced scatter plots to see how you stack up hGet college recommendations powered by real admissions data hAccess thousands of student profiles like yours - 7 - STUDENT ASSESSMENT (TESTING) IN THE VALLEY VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The assessment (testing) program in the Valley View Schools is a coordinated plan for peri‐ odically monitoring the progress of students at multiple grade levels in a variety of subjects. Assessment is a critical element of the Illinois school improvement process. The purposes of testing are to: · Evaluate the extent to which each student is meeting state standards for learning; describe how students, schools, and the district perform in comparison to the state and nation; chart progress of students, schools, and the district over time; generate informa tion which can be used for school accountability, policy making, future improvement, and educational placement. · Schools participate annually in the Partnership for Assessment of College and Career Readiness (PARCC). The PARCC assessment assesses reading and mathematics at grade 9 and will expand to grade 10 and 11 in the future. · The Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM‐AA) alternate assessment is designed for grade 11 stu dents with Individualized Education Programs for whom all other state assessments are inappropriate, even with accommodations, because of their disabilities but will expand to grades 9 and 10 in the future. This assessment replaces the previously administered Illi nois Alternative Assessment (IAA). · The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment is given to some special education students in high school. This test meas‐ ures proficiency in Reading and Math as compared to the Common Core learning stan‐ dards. · Schools participate annually in the ACT® college readiness assessment. This assessment is a curriculum‐ and standards‐based educational and career planning tool that assesses students' academic readiness for college. The ACT assesses reading, math and science at grade 11.

LOCAL ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS Local assessments provide individual student data with which to make curricular, instruc‐ tional, and institutional decisions. Assessments are administered throughout the school year, and include the use of publisher’s tests, locally developed standards‐based assess‐ ments, teacher observations, essay tests, and performance based assessments and check‐ lists.

At each grade level, students are assessed in the fundamental learning areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical development and health, and fine arts. These assessments are used to monitor growth at the student’s academic achieve‐ ment as it relates to Illinois Learning Standards. Quizzes, projects, anecdotal records, and tests may also be used periodically in order to provide the teachers with informa‐ tion regarding a student’s progress and general achievement in the class. This informa‐ tion is then used to adjust the pacing and instructional program as appropriate. If you have any questions about the testing program in the district, please contact your local school for more information.

ACADEMIC CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT Good sportsmanship is a critical part of school athletics. We encourage you to cheer for

- 8 - your team and have fun representing your school and community. Remember, admission is a privilege to observe a contest, not a license to display offen‐ sive behavior. With that in mind, we ask fans to abide by the following guidelines: 1) Be respectful of others‐coaches, players, officials and other fans, 2) Cheer positively, 3) Display good sportsmanship, 4) Refrain from entering the playing area

Valley View School District 365U Board Policy (8:40) states the following: Any person, including adults, who behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner during an ath‐ letic or extracurricular event may be ejected from the event the person is attending and/or denied admission to school events for up to a year after a Board of Education hear‐ ing.

Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include: · using vulgar or obscene language; · possessing or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or illegal substance · possessing a weapon, or any object that looks like or is used as a weapon; · fighting or otherwise striking or threatening another person; · failing to obey the instructions of a security officer or school district employee; and · engaging in any activity, which is illegal or disruptive.

BOYS’‐GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Besides inter‐conference competition, the High Schools compete in many non‐confer‐ ence contests with high schools in the Northern Illinois region. At the end of each sport season, we participate in Illinois High School Association sponsored state tournaments to determine team and individual state championships. Sport schedules are constructed to provide different levels of competition for all students within the buildings. These levels may include: varsity, junior varsity, sophomore, freshman A, and/or freshman B.

Sport activities are conducted according to their specific seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Athletic activities for boys includes football, cross‐country, soccer, golf, basket‐ ball, bowling, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, baseball, and track and field. Girls activities include volleyball, cross‐country, tennis, basketball, bowling, badminton, track and field, softball, golf, soccer, Sideline Cheer/Competitive Cheerleading, and Pom‐Pons/Competi‐ tive Dance.

To be eligible for participation in interscholastic athletics in the Valley View High Schools each candidate must: 1. Have a satisfactory physical examination on file in the Athletics and Activities Office. This is to be completed each school year. Incoming freshmen students are ex cluded from this requirement, as their entrance examination will suffice. (See below) 2. Complete an "Athletic and Activity Participation/Permission Form," which must be signed by the athlete and the parent. These signed forms will be kept on file in the Athletic/Activities Director’s Office. 3. Be currently passing the sum of five (5) classes/units of credit to be eligible weekly and at semester. This is inclusive of Physical Education, Drivers Education, Health, Music, Art, etc. 4. Meet specific requirements as determined by the Valley View High Schools, District - 9 - 365U, the High School’s respective conference, and Illinois High School Association in terms of residence, school attendance, age limitations, outside participation, awards and transfer.

For BHS students, you will need to register online for all athletic programs and registered activities at bolingbrook.8to18.com. Once you enter the online registration process, you will be able to download the IHSA Physical Form. Athletic participation is designed to be an integral part of the student’s overall high school education, developing ones charac‐ ter, self‐worth, sense‐of‐participation, leadership, responsibility, loyalty, competitive spirit, discipline, and recognition. This “extracurricular” participation is administered in terms of practices and competitions.

These will be conducted at the end of the regular school day and/or Saturday, depend‐ ent upon the coach’s discretion. Coaches will conduct tryouts, organize all practices of approximately two hours in length, and supervise all scheduled competitions. Prospec‐ tive team members are committed to attend all scheduled practices and contests, unless cleared beforehand with the respective coach.

Work hours must be scheduled around athletic practices and contests. Missed practices due to outside work/job obligations are considered unexcusable.

Our schools do not cut students from the freshmen and sophomore squads on the basis of lack of ability, unless the Coach, Athletic/Activities Director, and/or Principal feel it is in the best interest of the individual student and/or athletic program involved. Coaches and spon‐ sors may dismiss students from teams without consultation for irregular attendance at prac‐ tices and contests, disregard for guidelines and procedures set forth by the specific sport activity, and/or a violation of the “Athletic Code of Conduct” applicable to all participants in the athletic program. All decisions concerning athlete’s playing times are at the coach’s/sponsor’s discretion.

In all athletic programs, the coach/sponsor recommends team members for end‐of‐the‐ season awards. These awards are based on the squad members by their respective coach/sponsor early in the season, and may be based on: participation, training, sportsmanship, cooperation, achievement, and/or attitude. Team members must com‐ plete the season in the terms of all scheduled practices and competitions, and return in reasonable condition, all assigned team uniforms, practices items, and equipment. Team members who have lost or not returned any assigned athletic equipment, will be assessed a replacement fee to make restitution for those items. This must be settled be‐ fore any athletic award can be given.

Awards will be presented to team members in an end‐of‐the‐season athletic award pro‐ gram, conducted by each respective athletic program. Team members are encouraged to attend the award program to receive their earned award, and to conclude what, hopefully, will have been a meaningful learning experience.

An athletic board of review is provided by the high school to rule on specific cases concerning improper attitude, non‐observance of training rules, and/or other discipline reasons affecting the student’s participation and good standing in the athletic program. The board may include the Principal, Department Chair of the Dean’s office, Assistant Principal for Athletics and Activities, and coaches of the student involved. - 10 - Listed are Athletic School Rules and General Information and Illinois High School Association Guidelines which govern all athletic participants in our schools. Prospective athletes and parents are responsible for becoming familiar with these procedures. Questions concerning eligibility, procedures, awards, participation, etc. should be re‐ ferred to the respective head coach, Athletic/Activities Director, and/or Principal.

ATHLETIC SCHOOL RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) full credit classes. Weekly grades are pulled by the Athletics & Activities Office every Friday. Grade reports are distrib‐ uted to Coaches throughout their respective season or upon request. These grade re‐ ports may be used at any time during the school year to check academic performance (in‐season and out‐of‐season). 2. Like any other organization in our society, there are specific guidelines or rules by which the Athletics and Activities office has its athletes abide. In order for Valley View High Schools to maintain a quality, competitive athletic program, we ask our athletes‐male and female‐to abide by the following “Athletic Code of Conduct.”

HIGH SCHOOL CO‐CURRICULAR CODE OF CONDUCT Student participation in school‐sponsored extracurricular activities is contingent upon the student meeting the academic criteria set forth in Board policy. In addition, participants must adhere to the following: h No alcoholic beverages. h No smoking‐tobacco or marijuana use in any form. h No drugs‐the illegal use in any form. h No behavior unbecoming the athlete, school, or community.

Violations of the Athletic Code of Conduct will be dealt with as follows: 1st Occurrence 1. Minimum action‐suspension for 1/3 of the season. 2. Automatic probation for the next activity in which the student participates. 3. Suspension may carry in to state series or next season student‐athlete competes in. 4. Meeting between student‐athlete, parent/guardian and Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities. 2nd Occurrence 1. Minimum action – dismissal from squad that student‐athlete is participating on. 2. Meeting between student‐athlete, parent/guardian, and the Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities AFTER a written request has been submitted to the Athletics & Activities Office by both the student‐athlete and the parent/guardian. 3rd Occurrence 1. Career suspension from all activities and athletics. 2. Meeting between student‐athlete, parent/guardian, and Assistant Principal for Ath‐ letics & Activities

OTHER EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT ATHLETES s Athletes are to be in attendance a full school day (8:20 a.m. constitutes a full day) to be eligible for competition in games, meets, or contests. Exceptions are to be cleared with the administration beforehand in case of unusual circumstances. s Athletes are to schedule doctor, dentist, tutor, or any other appointments away from scheduled practice or competitions, if possible. - 11 - s By participating in one of the many athletic programs offered, the athlete has commit‐ ted himself/herself to attend all scheduled practices and contests. Non‐attendance to practice and/or contests is to be accepted only under extenuating circumstances and is to be cleared beforehand. s Athletes ARE NOT encouraged to work at outside jobs while participating in an athletic program. Past experiences have shown that those students/athletes who work experience lower class scores, sub‐par athletic performances and inferior work performances. s Athletes will participate in only one activity per season, and may transfer from one sport to another during the season only with the consent of the head coaches involved and Athletic/Activities Assistant Principal. Any exception to the one‐sport only guideline will be made after examination by the head coaches involved, plus the Athletic/Activities Assistant Principal. s Athletes will travel to away scheduled contests by bus transportation supplied by the school. Athletes will go to the contest with the team and return with the team. Only with the coach’s permission will athletes be allowed to return with their parents in private cars. s Dress at athletic competitions‐both home and/or away‐is to be in a neat, respectable manner. All athletes are representatives of the high school, and their actions and conduct are a direct reflection upon the overall quality of our athletic programs and schools.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN CO‐CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

A. Eligibility To be eligible to participate in a co‐curricular activity in the Valley View High Schools, a student must (1) have satisfactorily completed 2.5 credits (5 full credit courses) during the semester preceding ones participation in the activity, (2) be enrolled in a minimum of 2.5 credits or five (5) full credit courses during the period of co‐curricular activity, and (3) have at least a 2.0 overall GPA (Subject to review and possible amendment by the Board of Education). THE DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BAR A STUDENT FROM PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES IF THE STUDENT HAS OUTSTANDING FEES, OR HAS SIGNIFICANTLY VIOLATED SCHOOL RULES. PARTICIPATION IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT. B. Grade Point Average for Co‐Curricular Participation 1. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0, computed at the semester, for all courses taken, including physical education, is required for participation in all co‐ curricular activities. 2. Students whose Grade Point Average falls below 2.0 following a grade period will be suspended from that activity until the grade point average is raised to the mini‐ mum standard at the conclusion of the next semester. 3. An Appeal Board comprised of the Principal, Activities Director, and one classroom teacher at the student’s school will consider student cases of extraordinary circum‐ stance when a student fails to bring his/her Grade Point Average to 2.0 at the end of the probationary period. 4. Students must also continue to meet IHSA and district requirements for eligibility. 5. Participation in the special study period and utilization of student tutors will also be available to students not participating in co‐curricular activities, but who desire to improve their Grade Point Average when it falls below 1.50.

- 12 - B. You must be enrolled and attending classes G. You attend a private/parochial high school in your high school no later than the located within a thirty (30) mile radius of beginning of the 11th school day of the the residence where you live with your semester. parents, custodial parent or court appointed Illinois High School Association C. If you attend school for ten (10) or more guardian. days during any one semester, it will count (For 2016-17 School Term) as one of the eight (8) semesters of high 4. Transfer school attendance during which you may This summary is for the purpose of assisting possibly have eligibility. A. In all transfer cases, both the principal of in the understanding of IHSA By-laws and D. If you have a lapse in school connection the school from which you transfer and the Policies. In case of a conflict between this for ten (10) or more consecutive school principal of the school into which you publication and the constitution and by-laws days during a semester, you are subject to transfer must concur with the transfer in of the IHSA, the constitution and by-laws ineligibility for the rest of the semester. writing on a form provided by the IHSA shall control. The specific terms of your extended Office. You cannot be eligible when you absence must be reviewed by the Executive transfer until this form is fully executed Key Provisions Regarding IHSA Rules Director to determine if it is “lapse in and on file in the school office. school connection” or not. B. If you transfer after classes begin for the Eligibility Rules current school term, you will definitely be 2. Scholastic Standing ineligible for thirty days from the date you When you become a member of an start attending classes at the new high interscholastic team at your high school, you A. You must pass twenty-five (25) credit school. In addition, you will be ineligible will find that both your school and the IHSA hours of high school work per week. for that entire school term in any sport in will have rules you must follow in order to be Generally, twenty-five (25) credit hours is which you engaged in any team activity, eligible for interscholastic participation. The the equivalent of five (5) .5 credit courses including but not limited to tryouts, drills, IHSA’s rules have been adopted by the high (2.5 full credits). physical practice sessions, team meetings, schools which are members of IHSA as part of B. You must have passed and received credit playing in a contest, etc. at the school from the Association’s constitution and by-laws. toward graduation for twenty-five (25) which you transferred. For example, if you They must be followed as minimum standards credit hours of high school work for the were out for cross country at the school for all interscholastic athletic competition in any entire previous semester to be eligible at all from which you transfer and transfer after member high school. Your high school may during the ensuing semester. the IHSA sport season has begun, you have additional requirements, but they may not will be ineligible for cross country that be less stringent than these statewide minimums. 3. Residence entire school term at the new school. The principal/official representative of C. If you transfer attendance from one high your school is responsible to see that only Your eligibility is dependent on the school to another high school, you will be eligible students represent the school in location of the residence where you live ineligible unless: interscholastic competition. Any question full time with your parents, parent who has 1. Your transfer is in conjunction with a concerning your eligibility should be referred to been assigned custody by the court, or change in residence by both you and your principal/official representative, who has a court appointed legal guardian. your parents, custodial parent or court complete copy of all IHSA eligibility rules, You may be eligible if you are entering appointed guardian from one public including the Association’s due process high school as a freshman and: school district to a different public procedure. Only the IHSA Executive Director is school district; authorized to make formal rulings on eligibility, A. You attend the public high school in the 2. Your transfer is between high schools so if your principal/official representative has district in which you live full time with within a public school district and both questions or wishes assistance in answering your both of your parents, custodial parent or you and your parents, custodial parent questions, the principal/official representative court appointed guardian; or or court appointed guardian change should contact the IHSA Office. B. In the case of a multiple school district, residence to the district attendance area Information contained here highlights you attend the public high school in the for the school to which you transfer; some of the most important features of the IHSA attendance area where you live full time 3. Your parents are divorced or legally by-laws regarding interscholastic eligibility. It is with your parents, custodial parent or court separated; you transfer to a new school designed to make you aware of major appointed guardian; or in conjunction with a modification or requirements you must meet to be eligible to C. You have paid tuition to attend a public other change in legal custody between compete in interscholastic competition. The school for a minimum of 7th and 8th your parents by action of a judge; and information here is only a general description of grades in a district other than the one required court documents are on file at major by-law provisions and does not contain where you live with your parents, custodial the school into which you transfer; the statement of the by-laws in their entirety. parent or court appointed guardian and you D. If you transfer in conjunction with a You can review the by-laws at www.ihsa.org. continue to pay tuition as a high school change in legal guardianship, a ruling on You may lose eligibility for interscholastic student in that same district; or your eligibility must be obtained from the competition if you are not in compliance with D. You attend a private/parochial school IHSA Office. IHSA by-laws. Remember, if you have any located within the boundaries of the public E. If you transfer attendance from one school questions regarding IHSA rules, please contact school district where you live with your to another while you are ineligible for any your principal/official representative. parents, custodial parent or court appointed reason, the period of ineligibility imposed guardian; or prior to your transfer or the period of 1. Attendance E. You attend a private/parochial high school ineligibility that would have been imposed and have attended a private/parochial had you stayed at the school, will be A. You may represent only the school you school for 7th and 8th grades, or for any enforced at the school to which you attend. Participation on a cooperative team four (4) grades from kindergarten through transfer, even if you are otherwise in of which your school is a member is eighth grades; or compliance with the by-laws. acceptable. F. You attend the private/parochial high F. Any questions about your eligibility in any school which one or both of your parents of these instances must be resolved by a attended; or formal ruling from the IHSA Executive Director.

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G. In all other transfer situations, a ruling by B. You will lose your eligibility if you enroll 10. Playing in Non-School Competition the IHSA Executive Director is necessary in or transfer to a school in response to to determine your eligibility. This ruling recruiting efforts by any person or group of A. During the time you are participating on a must be obtained in writing by the persons, connected with or not connected school team in a sport at your high school, principal/official representative of the with the school, related to athletic you may neither play on a non-school team school into which you transfer before you participation. nor compete in non-school competition as participate in an interscholastic athletic C. You will lose your eligibility if you receive an individual in that same sport or in any contest. special benefits or privileges as a skill of that sport. prospective student-athlete which are not B. If you participate in non-school 5. Age uniformly made available to all students competition during a sport season and who attend your school. subsequently wish to join the school team You will become ineligible on the date you D. You may not receive an “athletic in the same sport, you will not be eligible. become twenty (20) years of age, unless scholarship” or any other special benefit C. If you wish to participate in a competition your twentieth (20th) birthday occurs from your school because you participate sanctioned by the National Governing during a sport season. In that case, you in athletics. Body, or its official Illinois affiliate for the will become ineligible in regard to age at E. It is a violation for any student-athlete to sport, your principal/official representative the beginning of the sport season during receive or be offered remuneration or any must request approval in writing from the which your twentieth (20th) birthday special inducement which is not made IHSA Office prior to any such occurs. available to all applicants who apply to or participation. enroll in the school. D. You may try out for a non-school team 6. Physical Examination F. It is also a violation to induce or attempt to while you are on your school’s team in that induce or encourage any prospective same sport, but you may not practice, You must have placed on file with your student to attend any member school for receive instruction, participate in workouts, principal/official representative a the purpose of participating in athletics, or participate in competition with a non- certificate of physical fitness, signed by a even when special remuneration or school team in that same sport until you licensed physician, physician’s assistant or inducement is not given. Please remember cease being a member of your school’s nurse practioner in order to practice or that you may not be offered or receive any team. You cease being a member of your participate. Your physical examination is benefit, service, privilege or opportunity school’s team when the team(s) of which good for 395 days from the date of the which is not also provided or made you are a member terminates for the school exam. The physician’s report must be on available to all prospective students at that term. file with your high school principal/official school. E. You will become ineligible if you representative. Note: If you are interested in finding out participate on, practice with or compete more information about a school, contact against any junior college, college or 7. Amateur Status the principal/official representative or an university team during your high school administrator at the school, not a member career. A. If you win or place in actual competition, of the coaching staff. you may accept a medal or trophy for that 11. All-Star Participation accomplishment, without limit to its cost. 9. School Team Sports Seasons Your school may provide IHSA state A. After you have completed your high school champions with championship A. Each sport conducted by IHSA member eligibility in the sport of football, rings/mementoes. schools has a starting and ending date. basketball, soccer or volleyball, you may B. For participating in competition in an Your school may not organize a team, participate in three (3) all-star contests in interscholastic sport, or for athletic honors begin practice or participate in contests in a any of these sports and still play for other or recognition in a sport, you may receive given sport until the authorized starting school teams, provided the high school any type of award (except cash, check or date. Your school may not continue to season in that sport has been completed. legal tender) that does not exceed $75 fair practice or participate in contests after the You may lose your eligibility for other market value. There is no limitation on the authorized ending date. This means that: interscholastic sports if you play in all-star value of your school letter. 1. During the school year, you may not competition in any of these sports under C. The amateur rule does not prohibit you participate on a non-school team any other conditions. from being paid to referee, receiving pay coached by any member of your B. You are not restricted from participating in for teaching lessons or coaching in a little school’s coaching staff unless it meets all-star competition in sports other than kids league, etc. It only applies to your specific criteria established by the by- football, basketball soccer or volleyball, own competition in an athletic contest. laws. except that you may not do so during the D. If you violate the amateur rule, you 2. No school coach may require you to school season for the sport. become ineligible in the sport in which you participate in an out-of-season sport violate. You must be reinstated by the program as a requirement for being a 12. Misbehavior During Contests Executive Director before you may member of a school team. compete again. B. Violation of the sport season by-laws will A. If you violate the ethics of competition or result in penalty to you and/or to your the principles of good sportsmanship, you 8. Recruiting of Athletes school’s coaching personnel. may be barred from interscholastic athletic contests, either as a participant or spectator A. The by-laws prohibit recruiting of high or both. school students for athletics. If you are B. If you are ejected from a contest for solicited to enroll in or transfer to a school unsportsmanlike conduct, you will be to participate in athletics, you are being ineligible for your team’s next contest. illegally recruited and your eligibility is in You are also subject to other penalties. jeopardy.

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* Registration is completed at each school. ** If your child is approved for the free lunch program, book fees only will be deducted from your total at time of registration. Acceptable forms of payment are: cash, check, money order, debit card, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover). If paying by check, enter your child’s student ID number in the memo field and make payable to VVSD or your child’s school.

PLEASE BE ADVISED s All money collected will be applied to oldest fees first. s Money left in your student’s account at the end of the school year will be rolled over into a beginning balance in his/her account for the next school year, unless a written request for a refund is received from a parent before June 30th. s Pre‐dated and unsigned checks will be returned. s Valley View Public Schools contracts with a collection agency to actively pursue pay‐ ment on all unpaid student fees. s Non‐sufficient fund checks will result in a $10.00 service fee for each occurrence. Families with outstanding NSF checks must pay by cash, money order or credit card. s Replacement fees will be charged for all lost or damaged text books. s Refunds of money collected will be applied to all outstanding fees first. Please allow 3‐4 weeks for refund processing. s Fees for textbooks, other instructional materials, and driver education are waived for students who meet the eligibility criteria for fee waiver contained in this policy.

ADDITIONAL OR OPTIONAL STUDENT FEES Valley View Schools offer various services, materials and programs that are optional but do carry fees. They are separate from the required school fees and are subject to - 15 - change. Required student fees must be paid BEFORE any additional or optional class fees are applied. Additional or optional fees may not be refundable.

The optional programs and fees are as follows.

Pay School Fees Online Today! 1.) Go to www.vvsd.org and click the “Online School Fees” button. Then click on the “Pay Fees Now” button. Click the link next to “Instructions” for more detailed instructions. 2.) Using the PIN number provided on your fee letter and a valid email address, activate your ac‐ count. 3.) Enter the amount you wish to pay for each student, then process your online payment using a credit or debit card. Payments will be applied to the oldest outstanding fees first.

- 16 - WAIVER OF FEES FOR REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Students who are eligible for FREE lunch and breakfast under the National School Lunch Program may request a waiver of charges for required textbooks and instructional mate‐ rials.

TEXTBOOKS AND COMPACT DISCS All textbooks are loaned to students for their use during the school year. Reasonable wear and tear is expected as a result of daily use. Lost books and/or CDs or unreason‐ able damage to books and/or CDs will result in fines being assessed to the student to whom the book and/or CD was issued. The condition of each book is recorded upon being issued to students. Books which ap‐ pear misused or are in a damaged condition are to be shown to the issuing teacher im‐ mediately so that a fine for the book will not be assessed when the book is returned. Students are to make certain that their name and grade are written on the label in each book. This will give added protection in the event books are misplaced. Students are encouraged to use book covers on textbooks.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

THE ILLINOIS SCHOOL CODE REGARDING ATTENDANCE The Illinois School Code states: “Whoever has custody or control of any child between the ages of 6 and 17 years shall cause such child to attend some public school in the district wherein the child resides the entire time it is in session during the regular school term.”

SCHOOL HOURS BREAKDOWN Middle School Grades 6-8 High School Grades 9-12 8:25 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Students are to be at school before the first Students are recommended to be at school bell at 8:15 a.m. Student contact time is 8:25 for the first bell by 7:15 a.m. Student contact a.m. - 2:35 p.m. Students should be in their time is 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Students seats and ready to learn by 8:25 a.m. should be in their seats and ready to learn by 7:30 a.m. A full day of attendance = a minimum 300 minutes. Middle school students are sched- A full day of attendance = a minimum of 300 uled for 7-44 minute class periods per day minutes. High school students are sched- plus 4 minute passing periods. Attendance uled for 7-50 minute class periods. Atten- is taken in each class. Students are to arrive dance is taken in each class. Students are to each class on time. If they arrive to class to arrive to each class on time. If they arrive late without a signed pass, they will be to class late without a signed pass, they will marked tardy for that class period. be marked tardy for that class period. -- Absences are determined by the number -- Absences are determined by the number of classes attended each day. of classes attended each day. -- “Half Day Absent” occurs if one, two, or -- “Half Day Absent” occurs if one class pe- three class period are missed. riod is missed. -- “Full Day Absent” occurs if more than three -- “Full Day Absent” occurs if two or more class periods are missed. class periods are missed.

ROLE OF THE STUDENT Daily, punctual attendance is an integral part of the learning experience and is required of all students to receive the maximum benefit of the educational program. Students are expected to attend classes regularly and to be on time. There is a strong correlation be‐ tween good attendance and academic success. Students who are frequently absent can - 17 - expect their learning to be affected even though work may be completed at a later date.

ROLE OF THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN It is a parent’s responsibility to see that his/her child is in regular school attendance. This includes ensuring that the student arrives to school on time and that absences are re‐ ported to the school when the child will not be in attendance for the school day. Please stress the importance and the value of an education to your child.

HALF DAY AND FULL DAY ABSENCE CALCULATION ‐ SUMMARY BY GRADE LEVEL Grade Level Half Day Absence Full Day Absence

K‐1 Arrival by 12:05 PM Arrival after 12:05 PM

2‐5 Arrival by 12:05 PM Arrival after 12:05 PM Absent one, two, or three (1, 2, 3) 6‐8 Absent three (3) periods of class periods of class 9‐12 Absent one (1) period of class Absent two (2) periods of class

PROCEDURE TO REPORT AN ABSENCE If your child is going to be absent from school, the parent/guardian must call the school office every day your child is absent. Calls may be placed any time prior to the start of the school day and within two (2) hours after the start of school. Please provide the school secretary with the following information: 1. Your child’s full first and last name 2. Student’s ID number 3. Your full name 4. Your relationship to the student 5. The reason for the absence 6. When the student is expected to return to school Student absences from the classroom are either excused or unexcused in nature, based on the reason for the absence.

WHEN IS AN ABSENCE EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED?

h A situation beyond the student’s control (see EXCUSED below for further explanation) h Illness verified by parent (see below for further h Special situation deemed appropriate by the explanation) building administrator h School sponsored event h Receiving services from school personnel UNEXCUSED such as dean, counselor, social worker, etc. h In-school suspension h Keeping a child home to babysit a sibling h Out of school suspension h Taking a family vacation h College visits are limited to three (3) per year h Family related social events during junior and senior year h Non-school sponsored field trips h Observance of a religious holiday h Missing the bus or lack of transportation h Death of an immediate family member h Oversleeping h Doctor or Dental appointment h Bring your child to work Day

- 18 - PARENT VERIFIED ILLNESS An illness verified by the parent or guardian is limited to 5 days maximum per semester. These days do not need to be consecutive. Absences due to illness beyond the five per se‐ mester expectation will be considered unexcused unless a doctor/physician note is pro‐ vided to the attendance secretary/school nurse and/or reviewed by school administration. If three (3) consecutive days are missed, a doctor/physician note is required for further ab‐ sences to remain excusable absences. If there is continued absences due to illness, the school may request a parent/guardian to sign a Health Insurance Portability and Accounta‐ bility Act (HIPAA) form.

A SITUATION BEYOND CONTROL This type of absence can occur for various reasons including court or legal proceedings. Please contact the school administration if you have to report an absence beyond the stu‐ dent's control. After three (3) absences in a semester due to situation beyond the stu‐ dent’s control in a semester, the absences will be considered unexcused. The school administration is responsible for determining the validity of the situation that is beyond a student's control.

PRE‐ARRANGED ABSENCES Absences for medical and dental appointments must be made in advance. Students will be issued excused absences provided parents have called the school prior to the absence. Upon return, students should also provide the school office staff with an appointment card or receipt from the physician.

PARENT NOTIFICATION Absences that are not called in before the school day that is missed, or within the first two (2) hours of school being in session for that day, will result in a phone call to the home from the school office. This is to ensure the child’s safety by confirming the parent knows the child is not in class. In some cases, the call will be made by the school’s automated calling system, ParentLink, in order to quickly place a large volume of attendance calls. Parents must still call the school office to discuss and excuse student absences when they receive the ParentLink call. Please make sure that the phone number the school has on file is your current phone number and please notify the office staff if you change your phone number. Students who are not in attendance and are not called in by a parent/guardian are considered truant. Please see the truancy section below for more in‐ formation about truancy.

FAMILY VACATIONS Valley View School District #365U discourages parents from taking students on vacations during time periods when school is in session. Such vacations disrupt the continuity of a student’s learning and can create possible educational problems. This type of absence will be recorded as an unexcused absence.

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY Take Your Child to Work Day takes place on the fourth Thursday of April. Students who ob‐ serve this day with their parent/guardian will be given an excused absence. Please notify your school office staff one week in advance if your child will be participating in this annual event. This is the only day that students will have this type of absence recorded as an ex‐ cused absence, taking your child to work any other day will result in an unexcused ab‐ sence. - 19 - EARLY DISMISSAL When it is necessary for parents to take a student out of school earlier than the specified dismissal time, they may do so providing that they: 1. Report to the school office in person to identify themselves. 2. Sign the student out on an early dismissal form. Children will only be released to those people who are listed on the school records as being a parent, legal guardian, or designated adult (18 or older) with authorization. Proper identification of the adult will be requested before a child is called from class. If there is a change in the home situation, the Valley View School District Enrollment Office (815) 886‐2700 needs to be notified immediately.

In an effort to provide a consistent learning environment early dismissal is highly discour‐ aged 30 minutes prior to the end of the school day. The end of the day is a very busy time and accommodating early dismissals so close to the end of the day interferes with ensur‐ ing a safe and orderly dismissal.

MAKE‐UP WORK POLICY A student has one day to complete his/her work for each day absent. A student will be able to receive his/her work from teachers upon return to school. If a parent knows that his/her child will be out for more than three days, the parent may request work on the 2nd day. If a parent calls before 2:00 p.m. for work, it should be ready by 3:00 p.m. the follow‐ ing day. Parents and students are always able to view class assignments by logging on the their child’s Edline account and accessing teacher web pages. The student will not suffer any lack of opportunity or grading as a result of an absence.

A signed medical statement on the physician's stationary is acceptable in lieu of the med‐ ical referral form contained in the packet. The physician's statement must specify 1) the student’s condition, 2) the impact this condition has upon the student’s ability to attend school, and 3) the anticipated duration or nature of the student’s absence. School Multi System of Support Team will monitor student progress and fulfill Child Find obligations. Home/hospital instruction is typically one hour of instruction per day of instruction.

To provide by home instruction, correspondence courses or otherwise courses of instruc‐ tion for pupils who are unable to attend school because of pregnancy. Such instruction shall be provided to the pupil (1) before the birth of the child when the pupil's physician has indicated to the district, in writing, that the pupil is medically unable to attend regular classroom instruction and (2) for up to 3 months following the birth of the child or a mis‐ carriage. The instruction course shall be designed to offer educational experiences that are equivalent to those given to pupils at the same grade level in the district and that are de‐ - 20 - signed to enable the pupil to return to the classroom. Please see the Family Residency Change Notification section of this manual if your family moves during the process of home/hospital services. In addition, support services and in‐ dividualized accommodations may be offered to the student upon return to school, de‐ pending on the nature and severity of the medical condition. Please contact your school’s main office to obtain more information about these services.

TRUANCY

TRUANT A “truant” student is a student who is absent from school without a valid cause. All stu‐ dents are subject to the compulsory school attendance code and are required to be at school every day unless there is a valid reason. This includes a full day of school or a por‐ tion of the school day.

CHRONIC OR HABITUAL TRUANT A “chronic or habitual” truant is a student who is subject to the compulsory school atten‐ dance laws and who is absent without valid cause from school for 5% or more of the previ‐ ous 180 regular school days.

EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM AND TRUANCY Truancy is correlated with poor performance on standardized tests, higher risk of dropping out of high school, juvenile delinquency, and possible substance abuse problems. Please enlist the help of your school’s counselor, social worker, truancy coordinator, or adminis‐ trator if your child exhibits truant behavior. Early intervention increases the likelihood that your child will become successful in school and increases the chance of high school gradu‐ ation. A school may, at any time, refer a case of possible truancy to the Attendance Case‐ worker. If the issue cannot be resolved, the case may be referred to the County Truancy Officer for possible court interventions. Valley View School District 365U expects par‐ ents/guardians to make reasonable efforts to ensure regular attendance of their children.

FIVE (5), TEN (10), AND FIFTEEN (15) DAY ABSENCE NOTICES Parents/guardians will be notified by mail when their child has missed five (5) days unex‐ cused of class instruction and again when they have missed ten (10) and fifteen (15) days unexcused of class instruction. Every day of unexcused absence is counted toward the five (5), ten (10), and fifteen (15) absence notices. These notices are sent home to inform par‐ ents of excessive student absences. If a serious illness or personal or family problem ex‐ ists, parents should notify the school attendance office and/or school counselor immediately.

TEN (10) CONSECUTIVE DAYS ABSENT DROP PROCESS If a student has been absent for 10 consecutive unexcused days or the parents have made no effort to contact the school office staff, the student will be presumed to have moved or otherwise been withdrawn from school. In such a case, the student will be removed from the attendance rolls. The student will need to be re‐enrolled at the Administrative Center in order to return to school. This also applies to a family vacation where the student will miss ten (10) consecutive days of school, this type of absence is considered unexcused.

FAMILY RESIDENCY CHANGE NOTIFICATION Attendance Board Policy 7:60, 7:70 - 21 - Parents or legal guardians are required to notify the school district immediately when the family changes residence. In cases where a student’s family moves within the district from one area to another during the school year, the Superintendent may authorize the student to complete the current school year at the first attendance center, providing the parents accept the responsibility for transporting the student. This allowance is at the sole dis‐ cretion of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, and for the duration of that school year.

If you have moved out of our school district mid‐school year, please visit the Enrollment Department to fill out a “Request to Continue” form. A “Request to Continue” is approved provided the parents accept the responsibility for transportation, and tardies/absences are minimal. If you want to transfer to the new school district instead, please go to your child’s school to officially withdraw your child.

TARDINESS GUIDELINES

REASONS FOR BEING PUNCTUAL The first few minutes of the school day, and the first few minutes of each class period thereafter, are extremely important as this is the time when the day’s assignments and procedures are explained to the students and attendance is taken. Please remember that your child is beginning to form lifelong habits. We encourage students to be on time every day. Please help to promote good habits in your child by insisting he/she arrives promptly every day. Please make sure that your child leaves for school in plenty of time to be in his/her seat and ready for class to begin before the first bell. If a child is transported by bus, the district cannot send a bus back for those students who missed it and therefore it becomes the parent’s responsibility to transport the child to school.

PROCEDURE WHEN ARRIVING TO SCHOOL LATE Students arriving late to school must report to the school office and have notification from their parent/guardian explaining the lateness (ie. note, parent come into the school, phone call). The school office personnel will provide the student with a tardy pass for admittance to class. All tardies to school will be considered unexcused unless administrative approval is obtained (See When is an Absence Excused or Unexcused sec‐ tion of Attendance Procedures). Students late to school due to the late arrival of a school bus will be admitted to class as excused and do not need a note. Please be vigi‐ lant in checking the weather forecast during winter months, days where there is snowfall can cause slower traffic conditions. Please allow yourself extra time in the morning for travel to school on inclement weather days. Additional guidelines regarding late arrival procedures can be found in the school‐specific section of the handbook.

PROCEDURE WHEN ARRIVING TO CLASS LATE Coming into class after the bell rings is considered tardiness. A tardy will only be excused if the student who comes to class late has a pass signed from a building staff member. Repeated lateness to school and/or tardiness to class within the school day will result in disciplinary action as detailed in the building procedure area of the handbook.

PROCEDURE FOR LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY At no time is a student to leave the school building without permission. If it is necessary to leave the school before end of day, students should contact student service personnel so that they may contact the parent. - 22 - Students should always notify school personnel of the reason they need to leave early so that assistance can be provided until the parent arrives. When it is necessary for parents to take a student out of school earlier than the specified dismissal time, they may do so providing that they: 1. Report to the school office in person to identify themselves 2. Sign the student out on an early dismissal form. In an effort to continue to provide for the safety of our children, no early dismissal of students will be permitted after 1:30 pm. If you must sign our child out at the end of the day for an appointment, please arrive prior to 1:30 pm. The end of the day is a very busy time and accommodating early dismissals so close to the end of the day interferes with ensuring a safe and or‐ derly dismissal. Parents should be aware that the school cannot release a student from the school build‐ ing unless a parent or designated adult (18 years or older) personally accompanies the student.

GUIDELINES FOR EARLY RELEASE PROGRAM The Student Early Release Program is designed primarily for co‐op students and seniors who wish to have privilege of being released from school earlier than the regular dismissal time. All full time students must be enrolled in class during regular school hours. A student must secure an application form for the early release program from the Guidance Office. Any student applying for early release must be a junior or senior and meet the following conditions: 1. Student must be necessarily and lawfully employed. 2. Student must be on track with regard to credit and course requirements for gradua‐ tion. 3. Student must have a schedule with a last period study hall. Course requests and master scheduling of the total curriculum may prevent a senior from receiving a last period study hall and early release. 4. Students not in co‐op will be excused only for the last period of the day. 5. Verification of employment is required and students, parents, and employers must sign the early release agreement. 6. Students must reapply for early release every semester, if it is desired. 7. Students on early release must leave the building immediately. Any deviation from the above rules may cause the student to be dropped from the Early Release Program.

STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN EXPELLED Students who have been expelled from school are NOT ALLOWED to attend any school activity or be on the property of any Valley View School or bus. If students who have been expelled return to Valley View property, they may be removed from the campus by the police and charged with “trespassing”.

RE‐ENTRY PROCEDURES Any student who has dropped from a Valley View high school must adhere to the following: 1. Permission to re‐enter will only be granted at the beginning of each semester. The high school administrators will establish a common definitive deadline for re‐admission requests. 2. Students requesting to re‐enter must obtain a letter of permission from the princi‐ pal/assistant principal of the school before they begin the enrollment process. 3. Students re‐entering school after 10 or more days of missing class may not be able - 23 - to earn credit at the end of the semester.

SAFETY AND SECURITY PRACTICES

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING In the event school is dismissed early due to severe weather or emergency conditions, chil‐ dren may be sent home prior to normal school closing times. An emergency school closing is an action that is taken by the superintendent, or his designee, whenever an emergency condition arises which would create a danger to the safety of students or staff if the schools were to remain open. Examples of such emergency conditions include, but are not limited to: A. Deteriorating weather conditions B. Power failure C. Heating or air‐conditioning failure D. Water service disruption or sewer back‐up E. Medical emergency F. Bomb or bomb threat conditions Emergency Closing Center website: www.emergencyclosingcenter.com.

FIRE DRILLS School fire drills are held in order to provide for the safety and well‐being of students and staff. All schools must conduct three (3) fire drills each school year. Fire drills include the complete evacuation of all persons from the building. Every room has a chart telling the students what route to take in case of fire. Students should move quickly and in an orderly manner from their room to the assigned exit as soon as the alarm is sounded. They should relocate outside the building to their designated area.

In case of a disaster, students will remain in the building in safe areas. Every precaution possible will be taken for the safety and protection of the students in full cooperation with local and state authorities. Should such a catastrophe occur such as a tornado, it is vital that all people know what to do in order to safeguard lives.

LOCKDOWN DRILLS The lock‐down emergency procedure will be explained to students during the first few days of school and two drills will take place throughout the school year. All school build‐ ings are required to conduct one lockdown drill that is witnessed by law enforcement. A school lockdown is a procedure that happens when school officials believe that there is a credible threat to student and staff safety. When a lockdown is ordered, people are told to stay inside their classrooms and lock the doors. This is designed to prevent entrance from hallways into classrooms. Windows and doors are shut, locked, and covered to ob‐ scure visibility. People may be asked to stay away from doors and windows, sheltering in an area where they cannot be seen. The school itself will also be locked to prevent en‐ tering or exiting the school until the lockdown has been lifted.

TORNADO AND DISASTER DRILLS Each school maintains an updated plan for tornado/disaster drill emergencies. All schools conduct two (2) tornado/disaster drills a school year. Upon hearing the signal, all students are directed to a predetermined location in the school. Stay away from door‐ ways and other glassed areas. The proper position for students to be seated during a dis‐ aster drill is to sit facing the wall with the head lowered and covered by a book or arm - 24 - also known as ‘duck and cover”.

CATASTROPHE SURVIVAL PLAN The following plan will be put into effect in the event of a tornado, an explosion, an earthquake, etc. Should such a catastrophe occur, it is vital that all of us know what to do so that we can preserve order, prevent panic, and safeguard lives. 1.The warning of a possible catastrophe, such as a tornado will be conveyed by a series of SHORT BELLS or an announcement over the P.A. System. Students will assemble in pre‐arranged areas under the direction of their teachers. Further instructions to students and staff will come periodically through the P.A. System. ONE LONG RING of the bell system or an announcement will designate that the danger has passed and students and staff may return to their normal schedule. 2.Large areas such as gyms, auditoriums, and cafeterias are potentially dangerous places to be in during a tornado, etc. Stay out of these places and/or evacuate them imme diately. 3.All students in corridors must be in a protective position facing the lockers with their hands locked behind their necks and arms covering their ears. 4.Quiet and order should be maintained at all times. Teachers should be the last person to leave their rooms. 5.Whether in cases of a drill or an actual alert, all students must obey the instructions issued by supervising personnel or face disciplinary action.

We will depend upon the school nurse for leadership in administering first aid. All teachers who have had first aid training are asked to report to the Nurse’s office when the warning is received, after seeing to the safety of their classes.

The operating and maintenance staff and the office staff will keep the building in opera‐ tion as far as possible, set up fire guards, watch exits, carry out directions, and make out‐ side contacts as the situation might require.

Crisis Management Plans are located in each room occupied by students and should be followed in the event of a crisis.

STUDENT RECORDS INFORMATION AND PARENT RIGHTS

Notification of Rights Under FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s educa‐ tion records. Additionally, rights are provided through the Illinois School Student Records Act. These rights include:

(1) The right to inspect, review, and copy the student’s educational records within 15 school days following the request.

Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible stu‐ dent of the time and place where the records may be inspected or copies made available.

- 25 - (2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the par‐ ent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask Valley View Community Unit School District 365U to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the District will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and ad‐ vise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Addi‐ tional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclo‐ sure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school offi‐ cials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (in‐ cluding health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serv‐ ing on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consult‐ ant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in perform‐ ing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if reviewing the record assists the official in fulfilling his or her professional responsibility.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning al‐ leged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202‐5920

Directory information includes the student’s name, address, telephone, photograph, date & place of birth, enrollment status, participation in officially recognized activities & sports, weight & heights of athletes, dates of attendance, degrees & awards received, most recent previous school attended, gender, grade level, parents’ name, email ad‐ dresses, and student ID numbers on student ID cards and/or badges.

Directory information may be disclosed without prior notice or consent. To the extent that the District allows post‐secondary schools or potential employers to have access to students’ directory information, the District must also allow military recruiters the same level of access. Parents and eligible students have the right to limit the disclosure of any or all such directory information and have the right to restrict military recruiters from being provided the student’s directory information. To opt out of the disclosure of all or part of directory information, parents must request in writing before October 1 of the - 26 - current school year to the school principal that directory information not be disclosed.

Access To Student Records And Safeguards To Protect Their Use No information contained in your child's records can be released without your written permission except: 1. To a parent of the student, your designated representative, or a person having your specific, dated, written consent; 2. To employees or officials of the school district or of the State Board of Education having current demonstrable educational or administrative interest in the student; 3. To the official records custodian of another school, within or outside of Illinois, in which the student has enrolled or intends to enroll, upon the request of the stu‐ dent or school records custodian; 4. To any person for the purpose of research, statistical reporting or planning, provid‐ ing that no student or parent can be identified from the information released, and the person to whom the information released, signs an affidavit agreeing to comply with all applicable statutes and rules pertaining to school student records; 5. Pursuant to a court order, you must be given prompt, written notice of the terms of the order, the information to be released, and the opportunity to inspect, copy, and challenge this information; however, notice shall not be provided if you are named in the order; 6. In an emergency where knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons; 7. As specifically required by state or federal law; 8. Information classified as "directory information."

Information to Non‐Custodial Parents Copies of all correspondence and reports (reports or records which reflect the pupil's ac‐ ademic progress, reports of the pupil's emotional and physical health, notices of school initiated parent‐teacher conferences, notices of major school‐sponsored events, such as open houses, which involve pupil‐parent interaction, and copies of the school calendar regarding the child) shall be provided to both parents of a child whose parents are di‐ vorced, unless there is a court order to the contrary. Parents are responsible for provid‐ ing accurate mailing addresses to the school.

District Procedures For Deleting Or Destroying Student Records Permanent records include basic identifying information, transcript and grades, class rank, graduation date, grade level achieved, scores on college entrance examinations, the unique student identifier assigned and used by the student information system, at‐ tendance record, health record, google account information and scores on state high‐ school level assessments. Temporary records include information included within the definition “school student record” [105 ILCS 1012(d)] and are not those records required to be in the student permanent record. Video or other electronic recordings on buses or for security or safety or by law enforcement professionals are not student records.

The District maintains permanent records for 60 years and temporary records for 5 years after the student has transferred, graduated, or otherwise withdrawn from school. Par‐ ents and eligible students have a right to request a copy before destruction.

- 27 - Notwithstanding the foregoing, a school may maintain indefinitely anonymous informa‐ tion from student temporary records for authorized research, statistical reporting or planning purposes, provided that no student or parent can be individually identified from the information maintained.

Transfer of Student Records The records of a student shall be transferred by the records custodian of a school to an‐ other school in which the student has enrolled or intends to enroll upon the request of the records custodian of the other school or the student, provided that the parent re‐ ceives prior written notice of the nature and substance of the information to be trans‐ ferred, and opportunity to inspect, copy and challenge such information.

If the address of the parents is unknown, notice may be served upon the records custo‐ dian of the requesting school for transmittal to the parents. Such service shall be deemed conclusive, and ten calendar days after such service, if the parents make no ob‐ jections, the records may be transferred to the requesting school. No school may refuse to admit or enroll a student because of that student's failure to present his student per‐ manent or temporary record from a school previously attended.

Within 14 days after enrolling a transfer student, the new school shall request a certified copy of the student's record from the previous school. The previous school shall send the student's record within 10 days of receipt of the request. When the student record of a missing child is identified, the record shall not be forwarded, and the police shall be noti‐ fied.

Student Rights Regarding Temporary Student Record Information A school may afford to students any or all the rights afforded to parents under the Act of these regulation in relation to the temporary record.

Responsible Authority for Records In the District The responsible authority for records in our district is the superintendent. He is charged with the responsibility of determining that records are to be kept and who has access to them. In District 365U, the building principal is designated by the superintendent with the responsibility of overseeing the student records on a day‐to‐day basis.

Whenever you wish to review your child's educational records, schedule an appointment with the building principal. The principal (or designee) will be pleased to review the records with you. You have the right to receive a copy of your child's records for a nominal fee.

Information To Parents: No person may condition the granting or withholding of any right, privilege, or benefit or make, as a condition of employment, credit, or insurance, the securing by any individual of any information from a student's temporary record which such individual may obtain through and exercise of any right secured under the Illinois School Student Record Act or its regulations. Parents have a right to challenge the contents of student records by contacting the official records custodian at the school their child attends. If this process does not resolve the dispute, a parent may re‐ quest a student records hearing.

- 28 - STUDENT SERVICES

BILINGUAL EDUCATION & ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SERVICES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS PK‐12 Valley View School District 365U supports the social and academic English language acquisition of students with limited English proficiency enrolled in our PK‐12 classrooms. Students who meet the eligibility guidelines established by the State of Illinois and the Federal Title III Grant Programs are considered English Language Learners and they re‐ ceive English language acquisition support through two state and federally funded pro‐ grams: Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) and Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI).

The district’s Department of Bilingual Education, in collaboration with teachers and administrators from our PK‐12 schools, conducts frequent formal assessments to deter‐ mine the progress made by all our TBE/TPI students toward language proficiency, which determines program placement permanency. Additional information can be obtained through the Office of Bilingual Education at 815‐886‐2700.

STUDENT RESOURCE TEAM (SRT) Each Valley View school has a Student Resource Team, which exists to assist teachers, stu‐ dents, and parents in the development of appropriate interventions when students experi‐ ence difficulties in the learning environment. The SRT includes school personnel with a broad range of skills to address social‐emotional, academic, behavioral, language, or health related needs of students.

These include a school psychologist, school social worker, nurse, speech/language clini‐ cian, special education teachers, regular education teachers, and administrators. The team as a whole, or individual members as appropriate, are also available for consulta‐ tion. The team reviews and considers the need for special education when appropriate.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND CHILD FIND Valley View School District 365U offers a full range of services provided for children who qualify under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Under both Acts, District 365U support is provided under the fed‐ eral and state mandate to meet student needs in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) appropriate for that student.

Students with disabilities who qualify under Section 504 would be served pursuant to a Section 504 plan. Students with disabilities who qualify under IDEA would receive serv‐ ices through an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Any parent who believes that their child may have a disability and may require either a Section 504 plan or an IEP should contact the child’s teacher or the Student Resource Team leader at the school.

RELATED SERVICES Appropriate services and support, as determined by the student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan, is provided by a related service staff member. Social work, psychological services, speech/language therapy, occupational and physical therapy are examples of related - 29 - services. Each school building is staffed with personnel who are qualified to provide the appropriate services as a support when deemed necessary. Some related service providers, such as vision and hearing itinerant staff as well as adapted physical education staff are assigned to buildings based on student needs.

For further information contact Student Service Department at 815‐886‐2700, ext. 6070. NONVIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION It is the intent of the district that interventions used with a student with disabilities incorporate procedures and methods consistent with generally accepted practices in the field of behavioral intervention. Non‐restrictive interventions are preferred because of the low risk of negative side effects and high priority placed on behavior change as op‐ posed to behavior control. These interventions may be used in emergency situations or as outlined in the student’s behavior management plan and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Interventions may address observable behaviors in classrooms or else‐ where in the school environment, or behavior at school‐related events, at school func‐ tions, and on school buses.

SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in any program receiving federal financial assistance. A handicapped person as defined by Section 504 is one who: i. has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, ii. has a record of such an impairment, or iii. is regarded as having such an impairment. (34 CFR 104.3) B. Section 504 provides protection to all handicapped individuals in addition to those students covered by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). C. Section 504 requires that all handicapped students are provided a free and appropri‐ ate education regardless of the nature or severity of the person’s handicap. The act guarantees handicapped students equal opportunities for participation in all school programs and activities. D. For purposes of compliance with Section 504, the Valley View School District is required to: 1. screen and evaluate any student who is suspected of being handicapped. 2. determine the eligibility of a student based on the results of the screening and evaluation. 3. develop a 504 Plan for those students deemed eligible which outlines the neces‐ sary services and/or reasonable accommodations to be provided. 4. deliver appropriate services and/or reasonable accommodations when deter‐ mined they are needed. 5. guarantee procedural safeguards concerning appropriate notices, review of records, right of counsel, and access to a hearing for purposes of reconsidera‐ tion. 6. review cases periodically.

Section 504 Grievance Procedures Section 504 allows the parent access to a grievance procedure which will be adminis‐ tered by the District 504 Coordinator, Executive Director of Student Service. This person should receive all 504 complaints and coordinate the process leading to informal or for‐ mal mediation or hearing if deemed necessary. - 30 - 1. If a parent disagrees with the eligibility under Section 504 or the 504 Plan, the par‐ ent must document the areas of disagreement and inform the District 504 Coordina‐ tor. 2. The first method of resolution of disagreement will be a meeting between the prin‐ cipal, parent, and District 504 Coordinator. 3. If local mediation is unsuccessful a request may be made for a locally appointed hear‐ ing officer to review and hear the case. 4. If as a result of the local hearing the district may choose to ask the Illinois State Board of Education, Department of Special Education, to appoint a mediator to resolve disputes.

Notice of Nondiscrimination/Title IX Education Amendment The Valley View School District 365U ensures equal educational opportunities are offered to students, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, or disability. The Dis‐ trict does not discriminate in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and services. Questions in reference to educational opportunities may be directed to the Director of Special Education, Valley View Schools, 755 Dalhart Avenue, Romeoville, Illinois, 60446, Phone 815/886‐2700, or to the Director of Human Resources, Valley View Schools, 755 Dalhart Avenue, Romeoville, Illinois, 60446, Phone 815/886‐2700.

SPECIAL EDUCATION DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES Students with disabilities are subject to the rules and guidelines set forth in this handbook and board policy. Any student with a disability may be disciplined by means of external suspension (up to ten school days) or lesser disciplinary consequence without regard to whether the student's disability caused the student's misbehavior, if the student violated a school rule and such violation would trigger such discipline for a student without a disabil‐ ity.

Students with disabilities may be suspended for more than ten cumulative school days in the school year if their suspensions do not constitute a change of placement for discipli‐ nary reasons. If a change of placement for disciplinary reasons, including expulsion is warranted based on the disciplinary infraction, the District will conduct a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR). A student with a disability shall not be expelled for mis‐ behavior if it is determined through the MDR that the student’s disability caused the misbehavior. If it is determined through the MDR that the student’s disability did not cause the misbehavior, a student with a disability may be subject to expulsion proce‐ dures in the same manner as students without disabilities. However, even if expelled, the District must continue to provide educational services, although elsewhere, to a stu‐ dent with a disability.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES School health services include: appraisal of the health status of students and personnel; education regarding general health issues as appropriate in the school environment; re‐ ferral to health agencies as needed or requested; participation in the process of the identification of students with disabilities; monitoring of individual student health is‐ sues; emergency services for injury or sudden illness; control and prevention of infec‐ tious disease; monitoring of medication; communication with health care providers.

School nurses who are registered nurses (R.N.) or certified school nurses (CSN) and are on - 31 - duty during school hours. When unavailable, district administrators trained in first aid and CPR may provide emergency care. The nurse administers emergency first aid, maintains student health records, consults with parents, students, and teachers concerning health matters, and provides first aid and other health supplies to staff. Fire department para‐ medics are called as well as parents in the event of a serious accident, injury, or illness.

ACCIDENT PROCEDURES Accidents that occur during the school day and require medical attention will be handled according to the following procedure: 1. The school nurse or administrator will evaluate the student. 2. The parent or emergency contact designated by the parent will be contacted, and the student will be released to that person. 3. Appropriate accident reports will be completed. 4. Medical expenses are the responsibility of the parent. Liability insurance is provided at the beginning of the school year to all students. Forms are available at the school of‐ fice. 5. At the elementary and middle school level, no ill student will be permitted to walk home.

EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION Illness and injury do occur at school. It is essential to maintain accurate emergency telephone numbers in the student’s health record at all times.

SPECIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS If a child has a health problem that may require special attention, the parent or guardian should report the health problem in writing to the school nurse. Note: This information should be provided on an annual basis. Any restrictions, modifications, or accommoda‐ tions in the school program will require a statement from a physician and may necessitate the development of a health care plan or Section 504 plan.

HEAD LICE Head lice constitute a nuisance rather than a disease. Students found to have head lice are sent home with appropriate instructions for treatment and may return when the school nurse determines the hair is totally free of live lice and many nits close to the hair shaft. School personnel notify parents and/or check groups of symptomatic students as they deem necessary.

ILLNESS If there is any doubt regarding your child’s health ‐ please do not send them to school. If the student has a fever 100 degrees or greater, has a heavy cough, is vomiting or has diarrhea, the student should not be sent to school. Once the student is fever free and/or symptom free for 24 hours, then he/she may return to school. Facilities for the care of sick students are limited and must be kept available for emergencies or sudden illness during the school day.

Parents may be contacted and requested to pick up their child if a student displays any of the above symptoms or symptoms of a communicable disease. Valley View School District 365U follows the Illinois Department of Public Health Communicable Disease Guide. Please feel free to contact your school nurse with questions or concerns.

- 32 - ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO STUDENTS (BD. POLICY 7:270) Students should not take medication during school hours, on school grounds, or during school‐related activities unless it is necessary for a student’s health and well being or in the event of an emergency. When a student’s licensed health care provider and parent/guardian believe that it is necessary for the student to take a medication during school hours or dur‐ ing school‐related activities, the parent/guardian must request that the school dispense the medication to the child and otherwise follow the District’s procedures and Illinois law on dis‐ pensing medication.

No School District employee shall administer to any student, or supervise a student’s self‐administration of, any prescription or non‐prescription medication until a completed and signed “School Medication Authorization Form” is submitted by the student’s par‐ ent/guardian. No student shall possess or consume any prescription or non‐prescription medication on school grounds or at a school‐related function other than as is provided for in Board Policy and consistent with the terms of the completed and signed “School Medication Authorization Form.”

For those students that require the administration of medication during the school day, the District requires appropriate documentation of such. The District will permit a student’s self‐ administration of medication for asthma and an epinephrine auto‐injector (EpiPen® ), if cer‐ tain requirements have been met, as consistent with the law. In order to allow a student’s self‐administration of asthmas medication, a parent must provide the school a written au‐ thorization and the prescription label, which must contain the name of the medication, the prescribed dosage, and the time at which or circumstances under which the medication is t be administered.

In order to allow a student’s self‐administration of an EpiPen® , the parent must provide the school a written authorization from the parent as well as written authorization from the stu‐ dent’s physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, which shall pro‐ vide: 1) the name and purpose of the auto‐injector, 2) the prescribed dosage, and 3) the time or times at which or the special circumstances under which the auto‐injector is to be administered. Provided that the student is authorized to do so pursuant to a diabetes care plan, the school shall allow a student to self‐manage his or her diabetes.

A copy of the District’s policy, procedures, and request form for administering medica‐ tion will be supplied to a parent upon request. The school district shall incur no liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury related to the administra‐ tion of medication to students. Any medical assistive device such as crutches, a brace, or‐ thopedic boot, or wheelchair must have medical authorization for school use.

MEDICAL HOME AND HOSPITAL SERVICES Valley View School District provides homebound instruction to all eligible students whose academic programs are disrupted due to medical conditions expected to cause the student to be medically unable to attend school for two (2) or more consecutive weeks or on an ongoing intermittent basis of at least two (2) days at a time multiple times totaling at least 10 days or more of absences during the school year. Medical con‐ ditions may consist of physical, psychological, and/or emotional needs. Eligibility criteria and all necessary forms are included in the Medical Homebound Instruction Packet avail‐ able from the school’s student services office. - 33 - A signed medical statement on the physician's stationary is acceptable in lieu of the medical referral form contained in the packet. The physician's statement must specify 1) the student’s condition, 2) the impact this condition has upon the student’s ability to at‐ tend school, and 3) the anticipated duration or nature of the student’s absence. School Multi System of Support Team will monitor student progress and fulfill Child Find obliga‐ tions. Home/hospital instruction is typically one hour of instruction per day of instruc‐ tion.

To provide by home instruction, correspondence courses or otherwise courses of in‐ struction for pupils who are unable to attend school because of pregnancy. Such instruc‐ tion shall be provided to the pupil (1) before the birth of the child when the pupil's physician has indicated to the district, in writing, that the pupil is medically unable to at‐ tend regular classroom instruction and (2) for up to 3 months following the birth of the child or a miscarriage. The instruction course shall be designed to offer educational ex‐ periences that are equivalent to those given to pupils at the same grade level in the dis‐ trict and that are designed to enable the pupil to return to the classroom.

Please see the Family Residency Change Notification section of this manual if your family moves during the process of home/hospital services. In addition, support services and individualized accommodations may be offered to the student upon return to school, de‐ pending on the nature and severity of the medical condition. Please contact your school’s main office to obtain more information about these services.

STUDENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS The state of Illinois requires dental, vision, and physical examinations and immunizations upon initial enrollment in Kindergarten or First Grade, and upon entrance into Grade 6. Dental exams are required at 2nd and 6th grade also. For entrance into ninth grade, a physical exam and immunizations are required, but the dental exam is encouraged, not required. The Illinois Department of Public Health requires all students to be immunized against preventable communicable diseases, including, but not limited to measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT), polio, hepatitis B, and meningitis (required for all students entering 12th grade). Students entering Kindergarten are re‐ quired to have proof of a lead screening test. State law requires school districts to deny enrollment of students who are not in compliance with these requirements by October 15 of the current school year.

A school exam may be used as an athletic physical, but an athletic physical is NOT suffi‐ cient for a school exam.

HEALTH IMMUNIZATION AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION All incoming freshmen students (including in‐state‐transfers) are required by State Law to have a health examination in order to enter high school. This examination must be secured no more than 12 months prior to high school registration day.

Transfer students (for grades 10, 11, and 12) from the State of Illinois have 2 weeks from their date of enrollment to turn in a State Health Certificate (i.e., complete immunization record on the Illinois Department of Public Health Form). Out of state transfer students must provide physical/immunization records within 4 weeks from their date of enroll‐ ment. Students who do not demonstrate proof of current health examination and im‐ - 34 - munizations by October 15 of the current school year are required by law to be excluded from school.

Students may claim a religious exemption to health examinations or immunization re‐ quirements only if their parents present a Certificate of Religious Exemption detailing the grounds for objection and the specific immunizations, test, or examinations to which they object, and signed by the examining health care provider attesting that the parent was informed of the risks involved to the student and the community.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

General Information: Just prior to the beginning of each school year, the parents of students eligible for bus transportation will be notified by mail of their child's bus route number, the location of the assigned bus stop, and the scheduled times for the arrival of the bus at the bus stop. The parent/guardian of special education students will be contacted the week prior to the first day of school by the bus driver with route information. If you do not receive notifi‐ cation within a few days of the beginning of school, please call the transportation de‐ partment at 815‐886‐6686.

Students who live more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school or who must cross dan‐ gerous intersections (as defined by the State of Illinois) will be transported on school dis‐ trict buses to and from school. Only children eligible for bus transportation services may ride buses.

Student(s) are assigned a bus stop and route based upon their home address. Student(s) can only ride the bus route they are assigned and can only ride that bus from their assigned bus stop. Student(s) are not to ride a different route and/or board/depart from a different bus stop without the written permission of a school Principal or designee.

If for some reason your student(s) needs to ride a different route/bus stop to and/or from school: n Parent/Guardian must write a letter to the Principal of school requesting permission n Principal or designee must sign letter giving permission for the change. n Student(s) must present a permission letter signed by Principal or designee to the driver to ride a different route.

No exceptions will be made without a signed permission from the Principal or designee. Such changes will be approved only in case of emergency. If approval is granted, the school will contact the District Transportation Department.

If you should miss the bus for any reason, please report to the school office. Students have the option of calling for a ride home either by personal cell phone (middle and high school only), at the school office or waiting for one of the after school buses at 3:45 p.m. or 4:45 p.m.

Be aware all buses are on schedules which require timely dismissals from schools. All schools have a 7 minute window for students to get to their buses and be seated. Student safety at dismissal time with buses and cars leaving schools is of paramount importance. It is the Transportation Department’s established procedure that bus doors are opened for - 35 - seven (7) minutes after dismissal bell. Drivers then close their doors and leave in order. Drivers are not to open the doors for students that are late to the bus. This practice was put in place so that students would not come running to buses as they are leaving the school, putting themselves in danger.

The district transportation office is open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each school day. You may call this office for additional information that is not contained in this handbook or in school information packets. The telephone number is (815) 886‐6686. For Bilingual Transportation, please call (815) 886‐7586.

EMERGENCY DRILLS During the school year all students participate in one emergency bus procedure training, which is sponsored and conducted within each school. This includes the practice of emergency bus evacuation procedures, a review of other emergency procedures, and a description or demonstration of safety equipment on each bus. All students participate in this drill so that they will know what to do should the need arise.

PAID TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR NON‐ELIGIBLE BUSING Non‐Eligible Bus Transportation may be available for students who live under 11/2 miles from their attendance center at parent expense. There is a limited amount of space available for Non‐Eligible busing and students are assigned to an existing route and stop on a first come first serve basis. Transportation is based on the attendance days as des‐ ignated by the Board of Education. There will be no discounts or refunds made for vaca‐ tion and/or emergency days as declared by the Superintendent of Schools. There will be no refunds for discontinuance of transportation service by request of parent/guardian. An application with payment of money order or cashier’s check can be mailed directly to the transportation office or accepted at your local school. Credit card payments; Visa, Master Card, Discover and/or Bank Debit cannot be made at schools.

You have the option of making a copy of your credit card, attaching it to the application and mailing them to the Valley View School District 365U, Spangler Transportation, 39 E. Forestwood Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 or coming to the transportation office in person. Sorry we do not accept American Express. Stipulations: Busing fees must be paid in full at time of registration. No partial payments will be accepted. Existing stops will be assigned.

Discipline problems will be followed per School District Policies. The school personnel will handle all discipline problems. If suspended for any length of time, no refund will be made for the time the student does not ride. Suspension or expulsion from the bus does not exclude attendance from school. This option for the Non‐Eligible transportation program only applies for transportation to and from the registrant’s home area or day care provider located within the bound‐ aries of your assigned school, and only applies if the student can be added to an existing route without significantly altering pick‐up and drop‐off times for students already on the route. At the elementary level, transportation only applies to and from school; it does not include any school activities (i.e., art, band, music, etc.). Please call the Trans‐ portation Office for current fees.

ALTERNATE LOCATION DROP‐OFF/PICK‐UP PROGRAM The Alternate Drop‐off/Pick‐up Program provides student transportation to and from an - 36 - alternate drop‐off/pick‐up location rather than the student’s residence at the beginning and end of each school day.

Conditions of Participation t The residence of the child care provider must be within walking distance, with no intervening IDOT safety hazard areas, of the bus route serving the child’s school. t The alternate location is at a point on an existing route and the addition of the alter‐ nate location does not significantly impact total transportation time for students. t Participation shall be contingent upon availability of space on the bus route. t Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must sign a Waiver and Release of All Claims form. t The Child Care Provider must sign a Child Care Provider form. t Participation in the Program is contingent upon five‐days‐per‐week participation for a minimum period of one semester. t Participation in the Program will terminate in the event that any false or misleading information is provided on the forms.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING PROCEDURES: Early Dismissal An emergency school closing is an action that is taken by the superintendent, or his de‐ signee, whenever an emergency condition arises which would create a danger to the safety of students or staff if the schools were to remain open. Examples of such emer‐ gency conditions include, but are not limited to: A. Deteriorating weather conditions, B. Power failure, C. Heating or air‐conditioning failure, D. Water service disruption or sewer back‐up, E. Medical emergency, F. Bomb or bomb threat conditions

INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES When school must close due to any emergency including weather, school officials will announce the closing using the ParentLink phone messaging system as well as the emergency radio announcement services available. School officials ask that parents lis‐ ten for the ParentLink, Twitter, district webpage, or message on their home phones as well as listen to their radio rather than telephoning concerning closing of school. If no announcement is made via ParentLink to the home or via radio, it can be assumed that schools are open. AM Stations FM Stations Television 720 WGN 96.7 WSSR 2 CBS 780 WBBM 100.7 WRXQ 5 NBC 106.5 WXNU 98.3 WCCQ 7 ABC 1320 WKAN 95.9 WERV‐The River 9 WGN 1340 WJOL 105.5 WYKT 32 FOX CLTV NEWS

Students must be dressed appropriately for the weather. During cold months, please make sure that hands, face and feet are protected from the possibility of frostbite. Stu‐ dents will go outside for recess or remain outside before school when the temperature, including the wind chill, is 11 degrees or higher. - 37 - WEATHER CONDITIONS AND CLOSING OF SCHOOL On rare occasions, a severe storm or other emergency may require that school be can‐ celled. A school closing decision is generally made by 6:00 a.m. School closing informa‐ tion is reported on the following stations.Emergency Closing Center website: www.emergencyclosingcenter.com

BUSING CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Each passenger on a Valley View school bus or activity bus that is equipped with a pas‐ senger restraint systems shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened passenger restrain system (seat belt). Passenger restraint systems shall be used at all times the school bus or activity bus is in operation. The restraint should remain fastened until which time the passenger exits the school bus or activity bus. Passengers that refuse to use the passen‐ ger restraint system (seat belt) shall be disciplined according to School Board policy.

Proper fastening and release of the passenger restraint system (seat belt): Fastening: To fasten, insert the latch plate (metal tongue) attached to one side of the webbing into the proper buckle (receptacle that comes out the seat belt (opening) in the back seat, a slot in the seat cushion or from the side). The latch plate is securely fastened in the buckle.

Adjust the lap belt to fit low and tight across the hips/pelvis, not the stomach area. Place the shoulder belt snug across the chest, away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm. Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of the shoulder.

Unfastening: To unfasten, push the buckle release but‐ ton and remove the latch plate from the buckle. The buckle has a release mechanism that, when manually operated during unbuckling breaks the bond and sepa‐ rates twosections.

VIDEO MONITORING ON SCHOOL BUSES t The Transportation Director may approve the equipping of school buses with visual and audio monitoring devices for monitoring student behavior. t Visual and audio monitoring equipment shall be in operation to monitor student behav‐ ior or the action of district employees. t The Transportation Director shall be responsible to audit the use and security of surveil‐ lance cameras, including monitors and tapes. t This handbook provides notice that the Board may be recording student behavior on school buses and the purposes of such practices. t Recordings may be released to third parties if required by law or for law enforcement purposes.

- 38 - t Video monitoring or other surveillance or recordings on school buses are not student records.

RULES OF CONDUCT ON BUSES The general rules of conduct applicable during the school day will be enforced for misbehavior on the school bus. In addition to the general rules of conduct, student misbehavior on the bus may be cause for the removal of bus privileges in accordance with Board of Education policy. Listed below are transportation safety rules for stu‐ dents. Students violating these rules will be referred to the dean for disciplinary action. The administration reserves the right to charge a student with an offense not set forth below.

The transportation system is considered to be under the jurisdiction of the Valley View School District, therefore any disciplinary infraction will be handled as if it were commit‐ ted on the school grounds.

BUS SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS Please discuss the following which is required of every student while waiting at the bus stop and riding the bus. A student who does not meet these expectations may be de‐ nied bus transportation. 1. Dress properly for the weather. Make sure all drawstrings, ties, straps, etc. on all clothing, backpacks and other items are shortened or removed to lessen the likeli‐ hood of them getting caught in bus doors, railings or aisles. 2. Arrive 5 minutes before your pick up time at the bus stop and stay away from the street while waiting for the bus. 3. Stay away from the bus until it stops completely and the driver signals you to board. Enter in single file without pushing. Always use the handrail. 4. Observe safety precautions at bus stop discharge points. Where it is necessary to cross the street, proceed to a point in front of the bus where you can see the bus driver and the bus driver can see you, on the right side of the street where traffic may be ob‐ served in both directions. Then wait for a signal from the bus driver permitting you to cross. 5. Stay in your seat with the seat belt securely fastened while the bus is in motion. 6. Remain in the bus in the event of a road emergency until instructions are given by the driver. Be alert to a danger signal from the driver. 7. Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times after entering and until leaving the bus. Keep all objects inside of the bus and away from the windows. 8. Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion divert the driver’s attention and could result in a serious accident. 9. Be absolutely quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop. 10. Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment. 11. Never run back to the bus, even if you have dropped or forgotten something. 12. All school rules that pertain to behavior and conduct also apply to riding a bus to and from school and to participating in related school activities and field trips. 13. The courtesy and respect that is expected of a student in school is also expected on a bus. 14. Bring no animals on the bus. 15. Help keep the bus neat and clean. Keep belongings out of the aisle and away from emergency exits. 16. Do not ask the driver to stop at places other than the regular bus stop; he/she is not - 39 - permitted to do this except by proper authorization from a school or Transportation official. 17. A bus driver has the authority (a) to assign students to seats, and (b) to report to the dean those students who do not meet behavioral expectations. 18. Students are to only ride the bus assigned by the Transportation Department. Stu‐ dents not eligible for transportation may not ride the bus. 19. Students who miss their bus after school should immediately report to the school office or inform an adult of the situation. 20. Skateboards and hover boards are not allowed on Valley View School District buses. 21. The only musical instruments that will be permitted on the bus are small instru‐ ments that can easily fit on a student’s lap. 22. Only small secured sports gear will be allowed on a bus.

SAFETY STEPS YOU CAN TAKE t Supervise children to make sure they get to the stop 5 minutes prior to pick‐up time, wait far away from the road, and avoid rough play. t Teach your child to ask the driver for help if he/she drops something near the bus (B). If a child stoops to pick up some thing, the driver cannot see the child. He/she could be hit by the bus. A book bag or backpack helps keep loose items to‐ gether. t Make sure clothing has no loose drawstrings and back‐ pack straps are short, so they don’t get caught in the handrail or bus door. Children should ask the driver for help if they drop something near t Educate and encourage safe school bus loading and unload‐ the bus. ing. t If you think a bus stop is in a dangerous place, talk with your school office or trans‐ portation director about changing the location.

TEACH YOUR CHILD TO GET ON AND OFF THE BUS SAFELY

1. When loading, stay away from the danger zone and wait for the driver’s signal. Board the bus in single file. 2. When unloading, look before stepping off the bus to be sure no cars are passing on the shoulder (side of the road) and move away from the bus. 3. Before crossing the street, take “giant steps” out from the front of the bus, or until the driver’s face can be seen. Wait for the driver to signal that it’s safe to cross. 4. Look left‐right‐left when coming to the edge of the Supervise children at the school bus bus to make sure traffic is stopped. Continue to watch stop. Make sure they move away from the bus, out of the danger zone. for traffic when crossing.

RISKY BUSINESS FOR MOTORISTS: PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS What is the most dangerous part of the school bus ride? The bus stop!

Children are at greatest risk when they are getting on or off the school bus. Most of the children killed in bus‐related crashes are pedestrians, five to seven years old, who are - 40 - getting on or off the bus. They are hit by the school bus or by motorists illegally passing a stopped bus.

In neighborhoods, near schools, and at bus stops, drivers need to take special precautions because children do not behave like adults.

SCHOOL BUS STOPS: A RISKY PART OF THE RIDE WHY STUDENTS ARE IN DANGER Millions of children in the United States ride safely to and If red lights are flashing, stop! They show from school on school buses each day. Although school that children are getting on or off the bus buses are the safest way to get to school, an average of and may be crossing the street. 33 school‐age children die in school bus‐related traffic crashes each year.

Most of those killed are pedestrians, five to seven years old. They are hit in the danger zone around the bus (A), either by a passing vehicle or by the school bus itself. It is illegal for a car to pass a bus with its red light flashing.

Never pass on the right side of the bus, where children enter or exit. This is illegal and The danger zone is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of being hit. Children should can have tragic results. stay at least ten feet away from the bus and never go behind it. They should take giant steps in front of the bus before crossing so they can see and be seen by the driver. Young children are most likely to be hit because: t they hurry to get on or off the bus, t they act before they think and have little experi‐ ence with traffic, t they assume motorists will see them and will wait for them to cross, t they don’t always stay within the bus driver’s sight.

For more information, call the NHTSA Auto Safety Hot‐ line: 1/888‐DASH‐2‐DOT or visit the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov.

The extended stop signal arm alerts traffic when children get on or off the bus. Bus Discipline Procedures: The responsibility for effective bus discipline rests jointly with the bus driver, the school, the student, and the parent. In order to ensure that all who are involved in this respon‐ sibility work together for the purpose of student safety and welfare, the following pro‐ cedures are to be followed:

- 41 - 1. If a student violates a bus rule, the violation shall be reported by the bus driver, using the Bus Discipline Report Form. All copies will be sent to the student's school within one working day of the violation. 2. At the discretion of the principal, and depending upon the severity of the infraction and the student's past behavior, the disciplinary action may include, but not be lim‐ ited to, the following: a. An official notification letter will be sent to the student's parents advising them of the infraction(s) and the possible consequences that can be imposed should the behavior continue. The transportation department will receive a copy of this letter and another copy will be retained in the student's temporary record file. b. A conference between the student and the principal, or between the principal and the parents, will be held ensuring that all involved are fully aware of the problem and the possible consequences if such behavior continues. c. Temporary exclusion of the student from bus transportation privileges for a pe‐ riod of time to be determined by the principal.

In the event that a student is excluded from district bus transportation, the parents of the student shall be notified of the exclusion no less than one school day prior to the be‐ ginning date of the exclusion. A student who is excluded from district bus transportation services because of unac‐ ceptable behavior is not excused from school. It is the responsibility of the student's parent to transport the student to and from school. If a student misses school because of a bus exclusion the absence is regarded as unexcused.

All applicable building, classroom, and school property rules and expectations apply to students while they are on the bus or at the bus stops. In addition to school expectations and rules, the following are examples of unacceptable bus and bus stop behavior which may also be subject to disciplinary action: 1. Behavior which distracts the driver. 2. Behavior causing a delay in pickup/delivery of students. 3. Out of seat, not in assigned seat. 4. Rudeness to, or failure to obey, the driver. 5. Unsafe behavior while boarding or unloading, or at a bus stop. 6. Damage or vandalism to a bus. 7. Behavior which results in danger to other passengers. 8. Eating and/or drinking is not allowed on school buses.

Parents will be held financially accountable for any damage or vandalism to a bus result‐ ing from their child's behavior.

= THERE IS TO BE NO FOOD OR DRINK ON VALLEY VIEW BUSES. = STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO CARRY THEIR SCHOOL IDENTIFICATION CARD WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES.

STUDENT DRIVING AND PARKING PRIVILEGES

The Board of Education recognizes that some licensed student drivers should be allowed the privilege of using vehicles to attend school.

- 42 - The Superintendent of Schools shall promulgate rules and regulations to reflect a serious consideration of: 1. Demonstrable student need. 2. Safety at school and in the neighborhood. 3. Administrative feasibility.

A student parking area shall be provided at each high school campus for the use by ap‐ proved, licensed and insured student drivers. Prior approval by school officials is re‐ quired for the operation of a motor vehicle on school property. All student drivers must conform to the guidelines and the general limitations as stated.

In applying for a student driving permit, each student agrees to having his or her vehicle searched by school officials if there is reasonable suspicion that a search would produce evidence of violation of school rules or laws. Any vehicle parked on campus without a parking permit is also subject to search by school officials. Searches may include forced entry if deemed necessary.

The categories listed below will be considered as acceptable provisions for the operation of a vehicle on campus by a licensed driver. 1. Applications will be considered upon a first come, first served basis and privileges will be limited to the total number of spaces available: A. Junior and senior students enrolling in an approved Co‐operative Education or Work Study Program of Instruction B. Junior or senior students employed in an after school position (pertaining to jobs which commence within 60 minutes from the end of the school day). A verification of employment may be required by school officials. C. Special request not pertaining to categories 1 and 2 would be considered on an individual basis by the Dean of Students. Hardship, e.g., illness, physical disabil‐ ity, family emergency, would be the basis of said special request and temporary as well as full year parking privileges will be granted contingent upon adequate space, provided no undue burden would be placed on the District. 2. If the above conditions are met, students are required to: A. Complete the application. B. Provide copy of driver’s license. C. Provide copy of proof of auto insurance naming the student as a driver. 3. Cost of permit is $120.00

GENERAL LIMITATIONS/GUIDELINES 1. All vehicles must be registered with the Dean of Students. 2. A student parking permit must be displayed on an area of the car designated by the school. The cost of these permits will be announced each year in the summer newslet‐ ter. 3. Parking will be permitted in the student parking lot only. 4. Students who are found in their vehicles instead of class during school hours will have their permit revoked and be subject to disciplinary action. 5. Vehicles are not to be removed from the premises (without permission) during school time. 6. Unauthorized parking, illegal parking, speeding, not in aligned lane space, or reckless driving will result in disciplinary action and referral to the local police department. 7. Students will not loiter in parked cars. Only students with a pass from the dean will - 43 - be permitted to go to their cars during class hours. 8. Students will not be allowed to move their cars during class hours. Only movement to and from school will be allowed. 9. Students, parents, and owners of vehicles are notified that bringing the vehicle onto District grounds may subject that vehicle to search as noted below. 10.The school district shall not be liable for damage or loss of personal property in‐ curred to automobiles or their contents while parked on school grounds. Vehicle owners are expected to provide their own insurance.

The academic grade achievement of a student shall not be a disqualifier for the award‐ ing of driving privileges. However, a heretofore awarded driving permit may be with‐ drawn if, in the opinion of the school’s administrative council, the permit is interfering with the student’s academic achievement.

Any violation of the above state limitations/guidelines may result in: 1. Revocation of the driving permit and/or 2. Expulsion from school

The following guidelines refer to students having driving privileges:

Discipline Code Citation Offense Disciplinary Action

Violations regarding 1ST OFFENSE‐ Suspension of driving privileges student operation of a for 3 days motor vehicle on campus. 2ND OFFENSE‐ 5 day suspension of driving privileges 3RD OFFENSE ‐ Termination of driving privileges for the balance of the school term

Local police departments may be used for enforcement and for adequate patrol and su‐ pervision in compliance with local traffic ordinances. In addition, violations pertaining to local ordinances may be reported to local police for appropriate action. It should be noted that any student involved in the violation of a school rule, regulation, or policy while in or involving the use of a motor vehicle will face the disciplinary action as stated in this handbook as well as having driving privileges terminated for the balance of the school term.

By parking on school grounds, each student understands that students are not allowed to use, transport, carry, or possess illegal drugs or any weapons in their vehicles on school property. Further, by driving a vehicle onto school property, a student explicitly consent to having his or her vehicle searched if the school authorities have reasonable suspicion to believe that a search will produce evidence of a violation of school rules. While on school property, vehicles may be inspected at any time by staff, by people or agencies contracted by the school, by law enforcement authorities, and/or by animals trained to detect contraband, for the presence of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or weapons. A search may include forced entry if deemed necessary. In the event that a search of a student’s vehicle produces evidence of violations, such evidence and/or con‐ traband will be seized.

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CONDUCT In order for students to learn and teachers to teach, an environment conducive to learning must prevail. Therefore, in order to generate a positive school environment, students will be responsible for and held accountable for exhibiting the following behaviors: a. Students are to practice, in words and actions, courtesy and respect to teachers, school employees, fellow students, and visitors. b. Students are expected to complete all assigned classwork by the assigned deadline. This includes written work, studying, and other classroom projects that promote learning. c. Students are expected to be punctual and to attend all classes. d. Students can ensure the safety of themselves and others by walking in an orderly manner. This will be the only acceptable means for students to move throughout the building. e. Students are expected to adhere to all classroom rules as set forth by teachers and administration.

Disobedience or misconduct that interferes with the rights or safety of staﬀ or students, or disrupts the school’s education process shall be considered serious and will warrant disciplinary action. These include but are not limited to the following: 1. Endangering the health and safety of any person. 2. Infringing on the rights of others. 3. Causing the disruption of educational programs. 4. Causing the loss or destruction of school property. 5. Violating federal, state, and/or local laws including the policies and regulations established by the school and district.

DISCIPLINE PROGRAM (BOARD POLICY 7:190) Students’ acts of disobedience or misconduct shall be the basis for detention, suspen‐ sion, expulsion, probation, or other disciplinary action. The grounds for disciplinary ac‐ tion apply whenever the student conduct is reasonably related to school or school activities, including, but not limited to: 1. On, or within sight of, school grounds before, during, or after school hours or at any time; 2. Off school grounds at a school‐sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school; 3. Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event; or 4. Anywhere, if the conduct interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school en‐ vironment, school operations, or an educational function, including, but not limited to, conduct that may reasonably be considered to: (a) be a threat or an attempted in‐ timidation of a staff member; or (b) endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or school property.

Subject to certain limitations, the school may take disciplinary action for student miscon‐ duct perpetuated by electronic means if the misconduct causes or is reasonably fore‐ casted to cause substantial disruption to the educational setting.

- 45 - All school rules apply to all co‐curricular activities held at home or away and on district transportation/ buses.

Building Administration or Building Leadership Team will make final recommendation to the Board of Education for all expulsions.

A student who is subject to suspension or expulsion may be subject to an immediate transfer to an alternative school or an alternative school program. The misconduct described within this handbook is a description of the types of conduct that is prohibited and does not list all potential violations that a student may be disci‐ plined for. The administration has the right to discipline students for conduct in line with, even if not specifically articulated, the prohibited conduct described in this handbook.

Further, the specific type of discipline set forth below is not meant to be final, but only a guideline to the type of discipline which may be meted out by the administration for a par‐ ticular violation. In addition, the administration specifically reserves the right, on a case‐ by‐case basis, to deviate from the disciplinary action set forth below, when in their sole discretion, it is necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the school sys‐ tem. Any chronic (repeated) behavior may be grounds to place a student on disciplinary contract.

IDENTIFICATION (I.D. CARDS) Each student attending Valley View high schools will be given an individual identification (I.D.) card at the start of the school year. You will be required to utilize your I.D. card for signing out books from the Learning Resource Center, buying lunch in the cafeteria, boarding Valley View buses and for admission to all school‐sponsored activities.

The replacement cost of a lost I.D. card is $5.00. ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE THEIR I.D. CARDS WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES and display them upon request of any staff member.

Students found in school without an I.D. card may be sent immediately to the Dean’s Of‐ fice. Lost or found I.D. cards should be reported to the Dean’s Office immediately.

DUE PROCESS Prior to being suspended by the dean, the student shall be provided a conference during which the charges will be explained and the student will be given an opportunity to re‐ spond to the charges of the alleged violated rule. When a dean or an administrator dis‐ cusses an offense or act of misconduct with a student, the student is permitted, expected, and required to tell his/her side of the story in a truthful manner, and answer all questions to the best of his/her ability. If after hearing the student’s account of the situation, the dean issues a penalty to the student, the conference shall constitute the hearing entitled the student by the due process clause pertaining to the student’s rights.

Parents or guardians of students who are suspended or expelled are immediately noti‐ fied and given a written notice stating the reasons the discipline is being taken. Parents or guardians of the student are then given the opportunity to appeal the decision to the Board of Education’s Hearing Officer.

- 46 - Students and parents have the right to appeal the final decision of the dean to a building administrator. Further, by school board policy, two alternatives are available to students and parent/guardians: 1. The student or parent may choose to complete a “Uniform Complaint” form avail ‐ able from the principal’s office. This is the process for filing formal complaints in the District. A Uniform Complaint or a request for a hearing should be filed within twenty (20) calendar days of the incident. Failure to exercise this right within this time frame will constitute a waiver of the right. 2. The student or parent may request a hearing with the District Hearing Officer. This alternative is available to any student who has been suspended from school for 1‐10 days. A request to review suspension before the Board's Hearing Officer should be filed within twenty (20) calendar days of the incident. Failure to exercise this right within this time frame will constitute a waiver of the right.

STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Explanation: A grievance is a difference of opinion raised by a student or group of stu‐ dents involving: (1) the meaning, interpretation or application of established policies; (2) difference of treatment; or (3) application of the legal requirement of civil rights legisla‐ tion.

This procedure is not intended to limit the option of the district and a grievant(s) to re‐ solve any grievance mutually and informally. Hearing and conferences under this proce‐ dure shall be con‐ ducted 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) prefer 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.

This procedure, along with explanations, due process and directions are available for in‐ spection in the offices of: Superintendent, Building Principal, Dean(s), Coordinator(s), Department Chair‐ persons, and in the learning resource center. Time limits refer to days when school is in session.

Step 1 ‐ The student(s) and other 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 should be referred informally to: the Department Chair or Assistant Principal. A meeting must be held within five (5) days from notification of referral and an oral response 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 the Assistant Principal for Student Services. The grievance should be de‐ scribed 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

- 47 - must be held between the grievant and district representative within ten (10) days and a written response made within five (5) days.

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 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 issue in writing to the School Board within five (5) days from the receipt of the written response. The Board shall consider the appeal within sixty (60) days and a written response shall be given within five (5) days.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE 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 the personal effects left in those places and areas by students, such as vehicles, purses or book bags, without no‐ tice or consent of the student or parents, and without a search warrant. As a matter of public policy, the Illinois General Assembly has found that students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in these areas and places or in their personal effects left in such areas and places. School authorities may include school liaison or resource offices. Fur‐ ther, school authorities may request the assistance of law enforcement officials, which may include animals trained to detect contraband, for the purpose of conducting inspec‐ tions and searches of lockers, desks, parking lots, vehicles, and other school property or equipment for illegal drugs, weapons, or other illegal or dangerous substances or materi‐ als. If such search produces evidence that the student has violated or is violating either federal or state 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 law enforcement authorities even if such authori‐ ties were not involved in the search that resulted in the seizure of such evidence.

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“Recommendation to Building Administration Team” means that the team will review the nature of the infraction and determine whether to make a recommendation for expulsion. However, any and all offenses may be expellable offenses based upon the severity and circumstances associated with the offense.

Problem Behavior Definition 1. Defiance/Disrespect/Non-compliance Failure to comply to an adult request and/or normal school rules (See also #12) Administrative Warning, Detention, Alternative to Discipline Program 2. Disruption Behavior causing an interruption in class or activity

Administrative Warning, Detention or One to Ten Day Suspension, Alternative to Discipline Program 3. Dress Code Violation See board policy 7:160 Opportunity to change into something within dress code guidelines, Administrative Warning, Alternative to Discipline Program 4. Failure to Report to Assigned Disciplinary Failure to report to assigned disciplinary action Action Administrative Warning, Detention or One to Ten Day Suspension, Alternative to DisciplineProgram 5. Inappropriate Language/Profanity Engaging or use of inappropriate language/swearing (not directed at staff member or student)

AdministrativeWarning,Detention, Alternative toDiscipline Program 6. Tardy Arriving at class after the bell

Administrative Warning, Detention, Alternative to Discipline Program 7. Property Misuse Abuse of property such as entering another student’s locker without permission or sharing lockers

Administrative Warning, Detention, or One to Ten Day Suspension, Alternative to Discipline Program 8. Alcohol The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, use, or suspected use of intoxicating alcoholic beverages or substances represented as alcohol. This would include being intoxicated at school, school-sponsored events, and on school-sponsored transportation, or substances represented as alcohol.

Ten day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Admin Team, Notification to Proper Authorities and sent home to parent/guardian, Alternative to Discipline Program 9. Violence with physical injury. Incidents with injury include those in which one or more students, school personnel, or other persons on school grounds. Violent incidents may include,, but are not limited to the following: Battery (physical attack or harm), Fighting (mutual altercation), Harassment nonsexual & sexual, Sexual battery, Physical altercation, minor (pushing, shoving), Robbery (taking of things by force), Threat/intimidation (causing fear of harm) require professional medical attention, Examples include stab or bullet wounds, concussions, fractured or broken bones, or cuts requiring stitches.

One to Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Possible Notification to Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program

10. Violence without physical injury Violent incidents may include, but are not limited to, the following: Battery (physical attack or harm), Fighting (mutual altercation)

One to Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Possible Notification to Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program 11. Drug Offenses The use or suspected use, possession, sale, or solicitation of drugs as identified in 21 U.S.C, §812 (c); this does not include use, possession, sale, or solicitation of alcohol or tobacco. This includes Possession of Drug Graffiti and Drug Paraphernalia (any item used in conjunction with drug use shall be considered drug paraphernalia) 0HGLFDO 0DULMXDQDLVVWULFWO\SURKLELWHG Detention, One to Ten Day Suspension, Proper Authorities Must be Notified. In addition, the student may be referred for special counseling and testing if deemed necessary-Recommendation to Building Admin Team and sent home to parent/guardian, Alternative to Discipline Program.

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12. Dangerous weapon Firearm- “Hand gun”- is a firearm which has a short stock and is designed to be held and fired by Handgun the use of a single hand; and (B) any combination of parts from which a firearm described in subparagraph (A) can be assembled. A. Possession of, Dispensing Notification to Proper Authorities, Expulsion for a period of not less than one year with the right to transfer to an Alternative Program. B. Use of Notification to Proper Authorities, Expulsion for a period of not less than one year with the right to transfer to an Alternative Program. 13. Dangerous weapon Firearm- “ Shotgun”-designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the Shotgun shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of an explosive to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shot or a single projectile for each single pull of the trigger or “short-barreled shotgun” means a shotgun having one or more barrels less than eighteen inches in length and any weapon made from a shotgun (whether by alteration, modification or otherwise) if such a weapon as modified has an overall length of less than twenty–six inches. A. Possession of, Dispensing Notification to Proper Authorities, Expulsion for a period of not less than one year with the right to transfer to an Alternative Program. B. Use of Notification to Proper Authorities, Expulsion for a period of not less than one year with the right to transfer to an Alternative Program. 14. Dangerous Weapon Firearm- “ Rifle”-designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the Rifle shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of an explosive to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger or “ short-barreled rifle” means a rifle having one or more barrels less than sixteen inches in length and any weapon made from a rifle (whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise) if such weapon, as modified, has an overall length of less than twenty–six inches. A. Possession of, Dispensing Notification to Proper Authorities, Expulsion for a period of not less than one year with the right to transfer to an Alternative Program. B. Use of Notification to Proper Authorities, Expulsion for a period of not less than one year with the right to transfer to an Alternative Program. 15. Dangerous Weapon Firearm- Use of more than one of the above (handguns, rifles/shotgun, or other) Multiple A. Possession of, Dispensing Notification to Proper Authorities, Expulsion for a period of not less than one year with the right to transfer to an Alternative Program. B. Use of Notification to Proper Authorities, Expulsion for a period of not less than one year with the right to transfer to an Alternative Program.

16. Dangerous Weapon Firearm- A weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance, animate, or inanimate, that is used Other for, or is readily capable of causing death or serious bodily injury, except that such a term does NOT include a pocket knife. (18 U.S.C. Section 930 (g)(2)).

A. Possession of, Dispensing Notification to Proper Authorities, Expulsion for a period of not less than one year with the right to transfer to an Alternative Program. B. Use of Notification to Proper Authorities, Expulsion for a period of not less than one year with the right to transfer to an Alternative Program.

17. Dangerous Weapons--Other A weapon, device, instrument, material, substanceRUNQLIH, that is readily capable of causing death or serious bodily injury, except a firearm.

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18. Other Reason A student commits an offense resulting in disciplinary action for a reason other than alcohol, serious bodily injury, drug offenses, dangerous weapon, or tobacco

Administrative Warning, Detention or One to Ten Day Suspension, Alternative to Discipline Program 19. Tobacco/Electronic The possession, use, or distribution, or sale of tobacco products, including smokeless cigarettes, on school grounds, at school-sponsored events, on transportation to and from school, or on other school transportation

Detention or One to Ten Day Suspension and Possible Notification of Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program 20. Technology Violation A. Engaging in violation of school district’s acceptable use policy. B. Use of visual or audio recording device without permission. Warning, Detention or One to Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Possible Notification to Proper Authorities and/or Possible Suspension of Technology Privilege, Alternative to Discipline Program

21. Abusive Language/Gestures Verbal or non-verbal messages that include swearing, name calling or use of words in an toward another person inappropriate way intended to offend another person

Warning, Detention, or One to Ten Day Suspension, Alternative to Discipline Program

22. Arson Planning and/or participating in malicious burning of property

Ten Day Suspension, Restitution, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Notification to Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program

23. Gross Disobedience/Insubordination Refusal to follow directions, talking back and/or socially rude interactions including failure to comply jeopardizing the safety of others; Refusal and/or failure to obey and/ or chronic violation of school rules, probation terms, or discipline contract which, in the opinion of the school administration has either interfered with the rights of safety of the faculty, staff, and/or other students or disrupted students' education process; gross misconduct One to Ten Day Suspension Driving A. To School- Refer to section on "Student Driving and Parking Privileges." B. Parking on school property without a permit or after driving privileges have been suspended. One to Ten Day Suspension: Tickets may be issued C. No student is allowed to drive or ride in a car driven by another student to Wilco Area Career Center without administrative consent.

Detention, One Double Detention/Saturday Detention, One to Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Possible Notification to Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program

24. False Alarm/Bomb Threat Knowingly pulling/announcing fire alarm without just cause; Student Delivering a message of possible explosive materials being on-campus, near campus, and/or pending explosion

Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, and Notification to Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program

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25. Forgery/ Theft Altering information with the intent to deceive. This includes the use of forged materials and any form of pass abuse and the making of deceptive phone calls to impersonate or misrepresent identity. Student is in possession of, having passed on, or being responsible for removing someone else's property.

Warning, Detention or One to Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Possible Notification to Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program 26. Gambling Any gaming that involves exchange of stakes

Warning, Detention, One to Ten Day Suspension, Alternative to Discipline Program 27. Gangs Gang Activity: (Complete policy in Explanation of Terms) (Board Policy 7:190-AP2) Students are prohibited from engaging in gang activity. A “gang” is defined under 740 ILCS 147/10, as that statute may be amended from time to time, and is presently defined as any combination, confederation, alliance, network, conspiracy, understanding, or other similar conjoining, in law or in fact, of three or more persons with an established hierarchy that, through its membership or through the agency of any member engages in a course or pattern of criminal activity.

One to Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Alternative to Discipline Program, Possible Expulsion.

28. Harassment/Bullying Delivering disrespectful messages (verbal, gestural, or electronically) to another person that includes threats and intimidation, obscene gestures, pictures, or written notes; Disrespectful messages include negative comments based on race, religion, gender, age, disability and/or national origin; sustained or intense verbal attacks based on the above listed characteristics. The deliberate or repeated use of unsolicited verbal comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual/racial and/or bullying nature which are unwelcome; Stalking; Extortion (Obtaining or attempting to obtain something by force, by threats, or by intimidation) to include a staff member.

Cyber-bullying means bullying through the use of technology or any electronic communication, including without limitation any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic system, photo-electronic system, or photo-optical system, including without limitation electronic mail, Internet communications, instant messages, or facsimile communications. Cyber-bullying includes the creation of a webpage or weblog in which the creator assumes the identity of another person or the knowing impersonation of another person as the author of posted content or messages if the creation or impersonation creates any of the effects enumerated in the definition of bullying. Cyber-bullying also includes the distribution by electronic means of a communication to more than one person or the posting of material on an electronic medium that may be accessed by one or more persons if the distribution or posting creates any of the effects enumerated in the definition of bullying.

Warning, Detention, One to Ten Days Suspension and Possible Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Alternative to Discipline Program

29. Inappropriate Display of Affection Engaging in inappropriate verbal and/or physical gestures/contact of a sexual nature to another student/adult, either consensual or non-consensual; use/possession and/or distribution of pornography.

Warning, Detention, or One to Ten Day Suspension, Alternative to Discipline Program

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30. Inappropriate Location/Unauthorized Area/ Student is in an area that is outside of school boundaries or in an unauthorized area or Trespassing within the school building; Presence of a student in an unauthorized area; Every student is expected to follow his/her daily schedule. Variations to that schedule require a staff member's approval. Students should not be in the parking lot or outside the building without approval. This includes leaving class early without permission. Students are not to allow entry through unauthorized doors or enter the school through unauthorized doors. Trespassing/returning to any Valley View school property without approval to include any after school activities and Wilco.

Detention or One to Ten Day Suspension, and Notification to Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program 31. Lying/Cheating/Plagiarism Delivering messages that are untrue and/or deliberately violating rules

Detention, One to Ten Day Suspension, and/or Possible Loss of Credit, Alternative to Discipline Program 32. Property Damage/Vandalism Participating in an activity that results in vandalism/ destruction of school property or property of others

One to ten day suspension, restitution, and/or recommendation to building administration team, Alternative to Discipline Program

33. Failure to Attend Class Leaving class/school without permission or staying out of class/school without permission

Detention, One to Ten day Suspension, Referral to Attendance Case Worker, Alternative to Discipline Program

34. Truancy Student is late to the start of the school day or class without valid cause Warning, Detention, Possible Referral to Attendance Case Worker, Alternative to Discipline Program

35. Use/Possession of Combustibles Possession of substances/objects readily capable of causing bodily harm and/ or property damage (matches, lighters, firecrackers, gasoline, lighter fluid)

Detention, One to Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Possible Notification to Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program

36. “Look alike” weapons Toys, guns, swords. A. Possession of, Dispensing Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Notification to Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program, Possibility of Expulsion B. Use of Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Notification to Proper Authorities, Alternative to Discipline Program, Possibility of Expulsion

- 53 - Explanation of Terms

ALTERNATIVE DISCIPLINE PROGRAM (ADP): Alternative Discipline is a program that may be used in addition to/or instead of a tradi‐ tional consequence such as detention or suspension. The ADP is a way to keep students in school and increase their access to a quality education despite behavioral difficulties. Students who participate in the program may be required to complete community serv‐ ice hours, participate in group or individual counseling, or other structured activities aimed at changing the behavior. These activities may take place on or off‐site. Failure to complete all components of the ADP may result in a detention, internal suspension, or external suspension or in imposition of the traditional consequence, if not previously im‐ posed. The parent and student must meet with the Dean regarding the ADP placement for all infractions that could have resulted in an external sus‐ pension and parents are re‐ sponsible for transportation to off‐site locations. Students in‐ volved in Disciplinary Cases that may result in Expulsion remain eligible for ADP. Location of services to be de‐ termined by building administration. Administration reserves the right to assign inter‐ nal/external suspension or a combination of ADP and internal/external suspension based on the nature or severity of the infraction. Please note that students may not be allowed to attend extra‐curricular activities until their ADP has been completed.

BULLYING/INTIMIDATION/HARASSMENT: Bullying may take various forms, including without limitation one or more of the follow‐ ing: harassment, threats, intimidation, stalking, physical violence, sexual harassment, sexual violence, theft, public humiliation, destruction of property, or retaliation for as‐ serting or alleging an act of bullying. This list is meant to be illustrative and non‐exhaus‐ tive. These actions diminish a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate. Pre‐ venting students from engaging in these disruptive behaviors and providing all students equal access to a safe, non‐hostile learning environment are important District goal(s). Bullying on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, military status, unfavorable discharge status from the military service, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender‐related identity or expression, ancestry, age, religion, physical or mental disability, order of protection status, status of being homeless, or actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy, association with a person or group with one or more of the afore‐ mentioned actual or perceived characteristics, or any other distinguishing characteristic is prohibited in each of the following situations: 1. During any school sponsored education program or activity. 2. While in school, on school property, on school buses or other school vehicles, at des‐ ignated school bus stops waiting for the school bus, or at school sponsored or school sanctioned events or activities. 3. Through the transmission of information from a school computer, a school computer net‐ work, or other similar electronic school equipment. 4. Through the transmission of information from a computer that is accessed at a non‐ school‐ related location, activity, function, or program or from the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by the School District or school if the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational process or orderly opera‐ tion of a school. This para‐ graph (item #4) applies only when a school administrator or teacher receives a report that bul‐ lying through this means has occurred; it does not re‐ - 54 - quire staff members to monitor any nonschool‐related activity, function, or program. Definitions from Section 27‐23.7 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/27‐23.7) Bullying includes cyber‐bullying and means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or Conduct, including communications made in writing or electronically, directed toward a stu‐ dent that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the follow‐ ing: 1. Placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s or stu‐ dents’ person or property. 2. Causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s or students’ physical or mental health. 3. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ academic performance. 4. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

Cyberbullying is a subset of bullying, hazing, and harassment. Cyber‐bullying means bul‐ lying through the use of technology or any electronic communication, including without limitation any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, or in‐ telligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic system, photo‐electronic system, or photo‐optical system, including without limitation electronic mail, Internet communications, instant messages, or facsimile communications. Cyber‐ bullying in‐ cludes the creation of a webpage or weblog in which the creator assumes the identity of another person or the knowing impersonation of another person as the author of posted content or mes‐ sages if the creation or impersonation creates any of the effects enumerated in the definition of bullying. Cyber‐bullying also includes the dis‐ tribution by electronic means of a communication to more than one person or the post‐ ing of material on an electronic medium that may be accessed by one or more persons if the distribution or posting creates any of the effects enumerated in the definition of bul‐ lying.

Complaints of harassment or intimidation are handled according to the provisions on bullying/ harassment. The Superintendent, or his/her designee, shall use reasonable measures to inform staff members and students that the District will not tolerate harass‐ ment, such as by including this policy in this handbook.

Students who believe they are victims of bullying/harassment or have witnessed bully‐ ing/ harassment are encouraged to discuss the matter with any staff member, the build‐ ing principal, assistant principal, or dean of students. All reports will be investigated. Reporter(s) will be kept confidential to the extent possible given the need to investigate.

An allegation that one student was bullied/harassed by another student shall be referred to the building principal, assistant principal, or dean of students for appropriate action, which may include suspension and/or expulsion. See Board Policy 7:20 and 7:180 for fur‐ ther information.

CHRONIC OR HABITUAL TRUANT – a “chronic or habitual truant” is a child who is subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent without a valid cause for 5% or more of the previous 180 days of attendance. CHRONIC MISBEHAVIOR: Students who continually break school rules and accumulate large numbers of disciplinary referrals detentions, suspension, and/or other disciplinary - 55 - records may be suspended, placed on a probationary contract, or recommended for ex‐ pulsion as the consequence of this chronic pattern of misbehavior. DETENTION: A detention is the assignment of an additional length of time before or after the regular school day. A student earns detentions because of failure to comply with school reg‐ ulations or to assume responsibilities and duties necessary to the wel‐ fare of students. A stu‐ dent will be given a 24 hour notice prior to serving a detention. It is the student’s responsibility to inform his/her parent of a detention. DRUG FREE SCHOOL ZONE: All schools in the Valley View District are declared to be Drug Free Zones, which extend 500 feet beyond the school property, including bus stops. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Students bring these at their own risk. The Valley View School Dis‐ trict is not responsible for confiscated, lost or stolen items. Devices can be confiscated by staff. Students refusing to surrender their electronic device to staff will be considered as in‐ subordinate and will be referred to their dean. EXPULSION: The most serious disciplinary action taken against a student, expulsion is the termination of enrollment for an extended period in accordance with the law. Any and all offenses may be expellable offenses based upon the severity and circumstances associated with the offense. Only the board of education may expel a student, and such action must be taken at a board meeting. Expulsion can take place only after parents have been offered the opportunity for a hearing before the Board or its duly‐appointed hearing officer. GANG ACTIVITY PROHIBITED Purposes: Violence upon and intimidation of students and employees of this District is unac‐ ceptable. This District has an important and substantial interest in creating an ap‐ propriate learn‐ ing atmosphere by preventing gang presence and fights in schools. This policy is intended to target the violent and/or disruptive nature of gangs in an edu‐ cational setting. This policy is further intended to help reduce violent gang activity, ease tensions be‐ tween students who fight over attire, aid school officials in identifying cam‐ pus intruders, and promote student and employee safety in general. The Board finds that the primary effects of the display of clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, symbols, signs, or other things that are evidence of membership of affiliation in any gang include an intimidating effect on students and employees that are not mem‐ bers or affiliated in a gang which is inconsistent with the academic environment and ed‐ ucational mission of the schools in this District, in addition to constituting a danger to the public health, safety, and welfare of the students and employees in this District. Fi‐ nally, this policy is adopted to improve student performance and to ultimately further the educational goals of this District.

Gang Activity: Students are prohibited from engaging in gang activity. A “gang” is de‐ fined under 740 ILCS 147/10, as that statute may be amended from time to time, and is presently defined as any combination, confederation, alliance, network, conspiracy, un‐ derstanding, or other similar conjoining, in law or in fact, of three or more persons with an established hierarchy that, through its membership or through the agency of any member engages in a course or pattern of criminal activity. As used herein, a “gang activity” shall mean any conduct engaged in by a student: (1) On behalf of any gang; (2) To perpetuate the existence of any gang; (3) To effect the common purpose and design of any gang; and/or (4)To represent a gang affiliation, loyalty, or membership in any way while on school grounds or while attending a school function.

- 56 - These activities include threatening or intimidating other students or employees to com‐ mit acts or omissions against his or her will in furtherance of the common purpose and design of any gang.

Examples of such threatening or intimidating behavior include: (a) the wearing, posses‐ sion, use, distribution, display or selling of any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign or other things that are evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang; (b) com‐ mitting any act or ommission, or use any speech, either verbal or non‐verbal (gestures, hand‐shakes, etc.) Showing or promoting membership or affiliation in a gang; (c) tagging, or otherwise defacing school or personal property with gang symbols or slogans; and (d) using any speech or committing any act or omission in furtherance of any gang or gang activity, including, but not limited to: (i) Soliciting others for membership in any gang(s); (ii) Requesting any person to pay protection or otherwise intimidating or threatening any person; (iii) Committing any other illegal act or other violation of school district policies; and (iv) Inciting other students to act with physical violence upon any other person.

Consequences: One to Ten Day Suspension, Recommendation to Building Administration Team, Alternative to Discipline Program, Possible Expulsion.

HARASSMENT/BULLYING OF STUDENTS IS PROHIBITED: No person, including a District em‐ ployee or agent, or student, shall harass or intimidate another student upon a stu‐ dent’s sex, color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or other protected group status. The District will not tolerate harassing or intimidating conduct, whether verbal, non‐ver‐ bal, physical, or visual, that affects tangible benefits of education, that unreasonably in‐ terferes with a student’s educational performance, or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. See Board Policy 7:20 and 7:180 for fur‐ ther information. NORMAL SCHOOL RULES: Students are prohibited from breaking the rules and expecta‐ tions set by the teacher and other school staff. These rules establish reasonable limita‐ tions in regard to student behavior on school grounds, during school activities, on the bus or bus stop, or to and from school. ORDER OF PROTECTION: It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to provide their child’s school with copies of any court orders that would apply to the student during the school day, such as Orders of Protection, Restraining Orders, orders establishing guardianship. If such orders are terminated, revised, or extended, parents should pro‐ vide the school with documentation of such. PLAGIARISM: To take and use the thoughts, writings, work, etc. Of another person and represent the work of the other person as your own work. SEXUAL HARASSMENT: Sexual harassment is prohibited. An employee, District agent, or student engages in sexual harassment whenever he or she makes sexual advances, re‐ quests sexual favors, and engages in other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or sex‐ based nature, or imposes on the basis of sex that: 1. Denies or limits the provision of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment, or that makes such conduct a condition of a student’s academic status; or 2. Has the purpose or effect of: a. Substantially interfering with a student’s educational environment b .Creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment - 57 - c. Depriving a student of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or d. Making submission to or rejection of such unwelcome conduct the basis for aca‐ demic decisions affecting a student. The terms “intimidating”, “hostile”, and “offensive” include conduct which has the effect of humiliation, embarrassment, or discomfort. Examples of sexual harassment include touching, crude jokes or pictures, discussions of sexual experiences, teasing related to sexual characteristics, and spreading rumors related to a person’s alleged sexual activi‐ ties.

Students who believe they are victims of sexual harassment or have witnessed sexual harassment, are encouraged to discuss the matter with the building principal, assistant principal, or dean of students.

Students may choose to report to a person of the student’s same sex. Complaints will be kept confidential to the extent possible given the need to investigate. Students who make good faith complaints will not be disciplined.

An allegation that one student was sexually harassed by another student shall be re‐ ferred to the building principal, assistant principal, or dean of students for appropriate action, which may include suspension and/or expulsion.

EXTERNAL SUSPENSION When suspended, a student is not allowed to come to school and is excluded from all school activities, including field trips, athletics, and co‐curricular activities. A student who is suspended will be allowed to make‐up classwork after the suspension period and receive credit for work completed. He/she will be given the same number of days to make up the work as days suspended. The responsibility for obtaining and completing make‐up work lies with the student, not the teacher. A student who has been suspended will not be readmitted until a parent conference takes place. This conference can be scheduled during the period of suspension.

EXTERNAL SUSPENSION PROCEDURES 1. Before suspension, the student shall be provided a conference during which the charges will be explained and the student will be given an opportunity to respond to the charges. 2. A pre‐suspension conference is not required and the student can be immediately sus‐ pended, when the student’s presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disruption to the educational process. In such cases, the notice and conference shall follow as soon as practical. 3. Any suspension shall be reported immediately to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). A written notice of the suspension shall state the reasons for the suspension, including any school rule which was violated, and a notice to the parent(s)/ guardian(s) of their right to a review of the suspension. 4. Upon request of the parent(s)/guardian(s), a review of the suspension shall be con‐ ducted by the Board of Education or a hearing officer appointed by the Board. At the suspen‐ sion review hearing, the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) may appear and discuss the suspension with the Board or its hearing officer and may be represented by counsel. After presentation of the evidence or receipt of the hearing officer’s report, the Board shall take such action as it finds appropriate. - 58 - 5. Students who are suspended will be given the opportunity to make up work for equiv‐ alent academic credit. This includes students suspended from the school bus who do not have alternate transportation to school so long as the student's parents/guardians notify school officials that the student does not have alternate transportation to school. 6. Students who are suspended out‐of‐school for longer than four school days will be provided appropriate and available support services during the period of their suspen‐ sion.

TRUANT – A “truant” child is a child subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent without valid cause from such attendance for a school day or portion thereof and/or Student that is late to the start of the school day or class without valid cause.

STUDENT APPEARANCE ‐ DRESS CODE (BOARD POLICY 7:160):

Student’s dress and grooming must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teach‐ ing/learning climate, or compromise reasonable standards of health, safety, and decency.

The dress regulations listed below apply at all buildings and to co‐curricular activities taking place within the buildings outside of regular school hours. These regulations are to be observed and enforced: 1. Appropriate footwear is required. 2. Bare midriffs, see‐through garments, clothing which bares the chest, tube tops, and halter tops are prohibited. Clothing will cover from shoulder to mid‐thigh. Pants must be worn at waist level. No undergarments visible. All clothing, accessories, jewelry, makeup, etc., shall be worn in a manner which is not disruptive to the learning environ‐ ment. 3. Clothing, accessories, or jewelry which bears any message which is considered to be disrespectful of country, school, religion, or debasing the dignity of groups or individuals is prohibited. 4. The wearing, display, or possession of any item of clothing, accessories, or jewelry which depicts alcoholic beverages; tobacco products; drugs or drug paraphernalia; o which displays obscene or sexually explicit language, profanity, or pictures or symbols as‐ sociated with or promoting violence, is prohibited. 5. The wearing, display, or possession of articles of clothing, accessories, jewelry, ban‐ danas, emblems, badges, symbols, signs or other things which are evidence of member‐ ship in or affiliation, or alignment with any gang, secret society, or unauthorized organization is prohibited. 6. The wearing of hats or head coverings is prohibited in buildings unless specifically approved by the Building Principal and/or designee. 7. The wearing of overcoats, out‐of‐doors clothing, or sun glasses in classrooms or in the building during class time is prohibited unless specifically approved by the Building Principal and/or designee. 8. Any clothing accessories which could be used as weapons such as: hair‐picks, wallet chains, etc., are prohibited.

Students are not to bring large amounts of money, electronics, communication devices, cameras, skateboards, hover boards, roller skates, balloons, any current fads, or novel‐ ties to school. If a student wears glasses or a watch, he/she is responsible for them at all times. The student, not the school, is responsible for all personal property and other items in his/her possession. Valuables must not be kept in hall or P.E. lockers. The school is not responsible for missing items including textbooks, school materials, or students’ personal items.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE LUNCHROOM

1. All students share equally in the responsibility for cleaning up their eating area. 2. After eating, trays, and dishes must be returned to the proper area and trash deposited in the proper containers. 3. There is no throwing or smashing of food, containers, or objects. 4. Students are not allowed to share and/or exchange food or money. 5. Students are expected to stay in the lunchroom unless given permission to leave. 6. Talking will be permitted as long as it is at a level of normal conversation. NO yelling or screaming is permitted. 7. Students should show respect to others by keeping their hands to themselves (e.g., no touching others food, no horseplay) 8. If it is necessary to use the washroom during lunch, students will request permission from a supervisor. 9. Students will be served more quickly if they exercise patience and respect personal space. 10. Food is permitted only in the cafeteria. 11. Lunchroom supervisors may, at any time, ask students to pick up or clean up a mess, and/or change seats. Students are expected to comply with such requests. 12. Students who come to the cafeteria with their Bar Coded ID will be given preference when lining up to go into the kitchen to select their lunch.

NUTRITION SERVICES

The nutrition services department of Valley View School District offers healthy meal smeeting all Federal, State and local nutrition and food safety criteria, every school day for our 17,000 VVSD students. We prepare food on site in all 19 buildings. Breakfast and lunch is offered at all VVSD schools.

The Nutrition Services Department is operated under the federally funded National School Lunch Act and Child Nutrition Act. The Federasl laws regulating the Nutrition Services programs are administered by the United States Department of Agriculture through tyhe Illinois Department of Education. The USDA is an equal opportunity em‐ ployer and provided.

For comprehensive and up‐to‐date information on Menus, Nutrition Information, Aller‐ gen Information, Free/Reduced Meal Applications and more, please visit our website at: www.vvsd.org/food - 60 - Combo Meal Prices Combo Breakfast Meals include 3 items. Refer to menus for details.

Combo Lunch Meals include 5 components: 1) lean meat/meat alternate 2) whole grains 3) fruits 4) vegetables 5) milk. Students choose a minimum of 3 components. Students must have a fruit or vegetable to receive the full meal pricing below. Combo meals in‐ clude up to 2 fruits and 2 vegetables. A vegetarian option is available daily at all sites. Breakfast Lunch Elementary Schools $1.25 $2.00 Middle School $1.25 $2.50 High School $1.25 $2.75 Reduced Price Meals $0.25 $0.40 Free Meals $0.00 $0.00

Food Allergies The Nutrition Services Department of Valley View Public Schools 365U, has compiled an ingredient listing for foods served in the school breakfast and lunch programs. This document is updated at least once each semester, and can be found by clicking on the Food Allergen tab at www.vvsd.org/food.

If your child has a food allergy that requires a menu accommodation, your child’s physi‐ cian must complete and submit a Physicians Form for Food Substitution to your child’s school nurse. This form can be obtained by accessing the Food Allergen tab at www.vvsd.org/food. The Nutrition Services Department will make breakfast and lunch accommodations for any child with a legal disability.

Nutrition Services Meal Account The Nutrition Services Department uses a debit system that enables parents and stu‐ dents to prepay for school meals. All enrolled VVSD students automatically have a meal account. Funds can be added to an account in the following ways: 1) Check or Cash ‐ A prepayment can be sent to school with your student. Checks, rather than cash, are suggested. Please make the check payable to: Valley View School District. If you have students in more than one school, separate checks must be written for each school. 2) Credit Card – Go to www.vvsd.org/food and click on the MySchoolBucks.com icon/link.

How Are Funds Accessed? Middle school and high school students are able to access their meal account by swiping their student ID at the register. If a student loses his/her ID, he/she should immediately notify the Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager who will safeguard the funds in his/her account until the student secures a new ID. Elementary School students’ check‐ out pro‐ cedures vary by site, many using the above method.

- 61 - Loans for Meals All students are notified when they have a low balance. Elementary students will be loaned one breakfast and one lunch. When a prepayment is received, the loan will be repaid before any additional monies are added to the student’s account. We do not make loans to middle and high school students.

Applications for Free or Reduced Price Meal Benefits Near the beginning of each school year, paper applications for free or reduced meal benefits are available to download from the Nutrition Services Department website at www.vvsd.org/food and are available for pick up at the Administration Center, each school office or at registration. • The ONLINE application is NOW available through our webiste or through the VVSD home page. • Only one application per household is needed • An application may be completed at any time during the school year.

To ensure prompt processing of the application, please return it to the Nutrition Serv‐ ices Administration Office located inside Bolingbrook High School at 365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. Meal benefits do not carry over from one school year to the next. Households must apply for benefits every school year.

Direct Certification for Free Meal Benefits Students who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits are direct certified for free meal benefits. Foster Child status, Homeless status or Income Eligible Medicaid students are all directly certified for free meal benefits as well. These families will receive a letter from the school district notifying them that their students have been certified for free meal benefits. Please do not fill out a household eligibility application for these stu‐ dents.

Web Access to Student Meal Account Information – www.vvsd.org/food In order to set up an account for the first time, you will need your student’s birthday and student ID number.

Visit www.vvsd.org/food and look for the MySchoolBucks.com icon/link to: 1) Make a credit card prepayment into their student’s account 2) View the last 7 days of transactions on their student’s account 3) Check the balance of your student’s account

What Happens to Funds Remaining in the Account at the end of the School Year? Any positive or negative balance remaining in a student meal account at the end of the school year will become their beginning balance the following year, unless a refund form is obtained, completed and given to the kitchen manager. The Refund Request form can be obtained at www.vvsd.org/food .

FOOD AND BEVERAGES IN THE CLASSROOM Due to food allergies and other health concerns, food may not be brought into the school/classroom for group consumption, whether the food is shared at school or sent home. Please refer to your child’s school handbook for specifics on non‐food items ac‐ cepted for celebrations or events. A student under a medical care plan requiring that - 62 - food or drink be available in the classroom will be allowed to bring appropriate food or drink into the classroom given he/she has provided the school with a physician's instruc‐ tions.

USING FOOD TO ENHANCE INSTRUCTION Food may be used to enhance educational experiences during instructional lessons on a limited basis. If food is being used in a lesson, the activity will align with the Common Core State Standards and be approved by building administrators. Parents will be noti‐ fied IN ADVANCE of food being used and their ingredients.

CLASS PARTIES OR CELEBRATIONS Throughout the school year, children and teachers take part in various celebrations. Food will not be served during these class parties and/or celebrations. Your child’s teacher will notify you of celebration/party specifics and if they need supplies or parent volunteers. Additionally, food will not be given to students as a reward.

GUEST TEACHERS We are fortunate in having capable people to help us whenever our regular teachers are absent. A guest teacher is a professional person whose impression of our school will be taken into the community. Students can be certain that these are good impressions by being polite, helpful, and considerate. Misbehavior with a guest teacher is regarded in the same way as misbehavior for the regular teacher. All school rules apply to the stu‐ dent.

TECHNOLOGY

The content of this handbook was the most up‐to‐date information available at the time of printing. However, polices and procedure updates may happen during an academic year. For additional information please refer to www.vvsd.org/aup

ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC NETWORKS (BOARD POLICY 6.235): Electronic networks, including the Internet, are a part of the Valley View School District’s in‐ structional program and serve to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. The Superintendent shall develop an implementa‐ tion plan for this policy and appoint system administrator(s).

Valley View School District is not responsible for any information that may be lost or dam‐ aged, or become unavailable when using the network, or for any information that is re‐ trieved or transmitted via the Internet. Furthermore, the District will not be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet.

CURRICULUM AND APPROPRIATE ONLINE BEHAVIOR: The use of Valley View School District’s electronic networks shall: (1) be consistent with the curriculum adopted by the District as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of the students, and (2) comply with the selection criteria for instructional materials and library resource center materials. As required by federal law and Board policy 6:60, Curriculum Content, students will be educated about appropriate on‐ line behavior, including but not limited to: (1) interacting with other individuals on social net‐ working websites and in chat rooms, and (2) cyber‐bullying awareness and response. Staff

- 63 - members may, consistent with the Superintendent’s implementation plan, use the Internet throughout the curriculum.

All use of Valley View School District’s electronic networks must be: (1) in support of educa‐ tion and/or research, and be in furtherance of the goals stated herein, or (2) for a legitimate school business purpose. Use is a privilege, not a right. Students and staff members have no expectation of privacy in any material that is stored, transmitted, or received via the Dis‐ trict’s electronic networks or District computing devices. General rules for behavior and com‐ munications apply when using electronic networks. The District’s Authorization for Electronic Network Access contains the appropriate uses, ethics, and protocol. Electronic communica‐ tions and downloaded material, including files deleted from a user’s account, may be moni‐ tored and read by school officials. The District’s electronic network is part of the curriculum and is not a public forum for general use.

INTERNET SAFETY Each Valley View School District computing device with Internet access shall have its internet content filtered that blocks access to viewing internet visual depictions that are: (1) obscene, (2) pornographic, (3) harmful or inappropriate for students, as defined by federal law and as determined by the Superintendent or designee, or (4) harmful to computers and equipment. The Superintendent or designee shall enforce the use of internet filtering. An administrator, supervisor, or other authorized person may disable the filtering device for bona fide research or other lawful purpose, provided the person receives prior permission from the Superinten‐ dent or system administrator. The Superintendent or designee shall include measures in this policy’s implementation plan to address the following: 1. Ensure staff supervision of student access to online electronic networks, 2. Restrict access by students to inappropriate matter as well as restricting access to harmful materials, 3. Employ reasonable efforts to ensure the privacy, safety, and security of students and staff when using electronic communications including electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications from external sources, 4. Restrict unauthorized access, including “hacking” and other unlawful activities of stu‐ dents online, 5. Restrict unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification infor‐ mation, such as, names and addresses.

AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC NETWORK ACCESS Each staff member must sign Valley View School District’s Authorization for Electronic Net‐ work Access as a condition for using the District’s electronic network. Each student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign the Authorization before being granted unsupervised use. All users of the District’s computers to access the Internet shall maintain the confiden‐ tiality of student records. Reasonable measures to protect against unreasonable access shall be taken before confidential student information is loaded onto the network. The failure of any student or staff member to follow the terms of the Authorization for Electronic Network Access, or this policy, will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropri‐ ate legal action.

STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Authorization for Computer Network and Internet Access All use of Valley View School District network resources, including the Internet, shall be con‐ sistent with the District's goal of promoting excellence by facilitating resource sharing, inno‐ - 64 - vation and communication. This Authorization does not attempt to state all required or pro‐ scribed behavior by users. The willful or grossly negligent failure of any user to follow the terms of the Authorization for Computer Network and Internet Access will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action. The Valley View School Dis‐ trict reserves the right to terminate, suspend, or otherwise limit network access at any time and to inspect or review accounts and files for security purposes.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Acceptable Use: Access to the District's network resources, including the Internet, must be for the purpose of education or research, and be consistent with the educational objectives of the district. Transmission of any material in violation of United States or state statute or regulation is strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to copyright or trade secret material, threatening or obscene material, and criminal activity. The use of the network resources for commercial activities, product solicitations, or political lobbying is also prohibited. Inappro‐ priate use will be reported to the responsible authorities.

Privilege: The use of the District's network resources, including the Internet, is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. The appropriate building or district administrator will make decisions regarding whether or not a user has violated the Authorization. A copy of network etiquette and unacceptable uses can be found in the stu‐ dent handbook.

Security: Users of the network resources agree not to violate or attempt to violate system security or intentionally interfere with the system performance, or to access another person's account, files or password. Individuals may be denied access to the system based upon security viola‐ tions. Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access to the network.

No warranties: The District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expresses or implied, for the service it is providing. The District will not be responsible for any damages. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non‐deliveries, missed deliveries, or service interruptions caused by negligence or user errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the authorized user's own risk. The District specifically denies and responsibility for the accu‐ racy or quality of information obtained through its services.

WARNING: The taking, disseminating, transferring, or sharing of obscene, pornographic, lewd, or otherwise illegal image or photographs, whether by electronic data transfer or otherwise (commonly called texting, sexting, emailing, etc.) may constitute a CRIME under state and/or federal law. Any person taking, disseminating, transferring, or sharing ob‐ scene, pornographic, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or photographs will be reported to law enforcement and/or other appropriate state or federal agencies, which may result in arrest, criminal prosecution, and LIFETIME inclusion on sexual offender registries.

Some examples of unacceptable uses are: hUsing the network for any illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other con‐ tracts, or transmitting any material in violation of any U.S. or State Law. hUnauthorized installation of software, regardless of whether it is copyrighted or de‐virused - 65 - including the unauthorized installation of software. hDownloading copyrighted material for other than personal use. hUsing the network for private financial or commercial gain. hWastefully using resources, such as file space. hGaining unauthorized access to resources or entities. hInvading the privacy of individuals. hUsing another user's account or password. hPosting material authorized or created by another without his/her consent. hPosting anonymous messages. hUsing the network for commercial or private advertising. hAccessing, submitting, posting, publishing, or displaying any defamatory, inaccurate, abu‐ sive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, harassing, or illegal material.

Network Etiquette: The user is expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These in‐ clude, but are not limited to, the following:

- Be polite. Do not become abusive in messages to others. - Use appropriate language. Do not swear, or use vulgarities or any other inappropriate lan‐ guage. - Do not reveal the personal addresses or telephone numbers of students or colleagues. - Recognize that electronic mail (e‐mail) is not private. Anyone op erating the network has access to all mail. Message relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities. - Use of e‐mail for sharing jokes, chain letters, and other inap propriate material is not con‐ sistent with the use of the tool for educational purposes. Any of these actions may result in a loss of privileges. - Do not use the network in any way that would disrupt its use by other users. - Consider all communications and information accessible via the network to be private property.

All use of the district network resources shall be consistent with the District's goal of pro‐ moting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communica‐ tion. It is further understood that should a student or staff member willfully or with gross negligence commit any violation, access privileges may be revoked, and school/district disci‐ plinary actions and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.

EDLINE

Valley View Public School District uses Edline as an online information portal for our students and parents. Edline is a web based application providing access to personalized information via a secure website and a private account for all middle and high school students and parents. Elementary school students and their parents do not need an acti‐ vation code to view content of school and class web pages.

Some examples of the information being made available to middle and high school stu‐ dents and their parents are: homework assignments, grades, test dates, missing assign‐ ments, and much more. If registered for email alerts, parents and students will be - 66 - notiﬁed of new grade information via email whenever an update to grade data is pub‐ lished to the Edline account. Middle and high school students and their parents each receive an activation code to set up their individual accounts. Once activated, the account will stay active from one year to the next until the student either changes buildings due to promotion or due to family relocation within the district.

For new middle and high school enrollments, students will be provided their activation code and instructions on how to activate their account at their school building. Parents will have activation instructions and their activation codes mailed to them from the dis‐ trict oﬃce.

PUBLIC EDLINE FEATURES Available to all students and parents: a Calendar of Events (class & school) a Course Syllabus and/or Classroom Expectations · Links to other websites, such as Online · Textbooks and Study Notes a List of Active Classes a School Contact Information a School Handbook a Teacher Email Contact Available to Middle and High School students and parents: a Calendar of Events (class & school) a Course Syllabus and/or Classroom Expectations · Links to other websites, such as Online · Textbooks and Study Notes a Personalized Student: · Class Schedule · Private Reports of Current Weekly Grades - 67 - · Attendance Information (absence & tardy) a School Contact Information a School Handbook a Teacher Email Contact

To access Edline, and/or activate your account, go to the Valley View District web page at www.vvsd.org, click on the “Edline Information” tab on the left, then click “Login to Edline”

GENERAL INFORMATION

ADMISSION/RESIDENCY In order to attend District 365U the student must be a resident of the attendance area from which District 365U draws its students.

Any special exceptions to this rule must be approved by the superintendent. Students who do not live in District 365U or whose parents or legal guardians do not live in the district will be considered tuition students. The rate of tuition is established by law and is based upon the per pupil cost of operating school during the previous year.

Parents or legal guardians are required to notify the school district immediately when the family moves. In cases where a student’s family moves within the District from one attendance area to another during the school year, the Superintendent may authorize the student to complete the current school year at the first attendance center, provid‐ ing the parents accept responsibility for transporting the student. This is at the sole dis‐ cretion of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, and is only for the duration of that school year. If a family moves out of district after the school year has begun but want their children to stay in our district for the remainder of the school year, they are re‐ quired to come to the Administration Center, Enrollment Department, to sign a Request To Continue form, providing the parent accepts responsibility for transporting the stu‐ dent.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND/OR PHONE NUMBER Parents or guardians should go to the Administration Center, Enrollment Department if they change their address during the school year. They can call 815‐886‐2700 to get a list of required documentation. Phone number changes can be done either at the stu‐ dent's home school or in the Enrollment Department. School personnel can provide fur‐ ther instruction.

PARENT CONTACT/PARENT LINK School to parent communication is a vital tool in the process of successful education for all students. It is a district initiative to keep parents informed of school events and ensure that they are included in communications, regarding school operations and special events affecting the educational outcome of their children. For this reason, an electronic messag‐ ing service called ParentLink will be utilized to record and send messages to parents via phone and email.

The ParentLink communication suite offers three main services to the District 365U community which aids this communication process. These services are:

- 68 - 1. In addition to the standard radio and TV notification systems already in use, Par‐ entLink will be utilized to call parents if there is a school emergency, such as building closures due to inclement weather. 2. ParentLink will be utilized to call parents regarding school events that are focused on increasing family involvement at school functions. Events such as Open House and Parent‐Teacher Conferences are examples of school events that will be promoted using ParentLink messaging services. 3. ParentLink will be utilized to place automatic attendance calls when students are reported as absent from their class and not called in by their guardian as an ex‐ pected absence. Parents can still contact the school attendance centers to discuss and excuse students from classes but ParentLink will be utilized to make the initial large volume of out going notification calls to parents regarding student absences.

ParentLink enables the District to call the families of all 18,000+ students in less than 30 minutes, if needed. It is important that family phone numbers are kept up to date on the school’s database so that these calls can accurately reach parents. If there is a cor‐ rection to be made on the family phone record, please call your school office and report the necessary changes as soon as they are known.

VVSD MOBILE APP Download the free Valley View CUSD app. 1. Go to the Apple store or the Google Play store on your smart phone or mobile device 2. Search for VVSD 3. Download the app 4. Open the app and select schools to follow

The app contains public information such as News, Calendar, Timeline, Directory, Trans‐ portation information, Menus, Sports, Board Meetings, and more!

Parents & Guardians! After logging in you can access:

h Student Info h Notifications h My School Bucks h School Fees h Attendance h Busing h Grades

and More!

VISITORS All visitors to the building will report to the security office/main office upon entry. Parents or guardians who wish to speak to a particular staff member should call the school or email the staff member in advance to arrange an appointment. Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school without advance written permission from the administration. All visitors are expected to behave in a manner that does not impede, delay, or otherwise in‐ terfere with the orderly conduct of the education program or any other activity occurring - 69 - on school property. If circumstances warrant, the school’s administrators will take appro‐ priate action, which may include removal from school property or contacting law enforce‐ ment.

RAPTOR SYSTEM In the interest of keeping our children and staff safe, Valley View School District 365U has implemented the V‐Soft Raptor visitor management system (commonly called Raptor). This internet‐based program allows schools to scan valid IDs for all visitors and electroni‐ cally check all visitors against registered sexual offender databases in 50 states. When you visit any VVSD school, the main office or security desk will ask for valid identification. A valid ID includes: driver’s license, state ID card, military card or any foreign consulate card. During your visit, the school building will retain your ID and will give you a pre‐printed visi‐ tor badge to wear. You will no longer need to sign in. Upon leaving, you will return the name badge to the main office or security desk, and your ID will be returned.

FIELD TRIPS There may be occasions when parents may wish to volunteer to chaperone events or field trips that their child may be involved in through the District. If volunteers are requested by the School, they will have to complete a Parent Certification Concerning Certain Criminal Charges And/Or Convictions form to be submitted to the School office for approval in order to be permitted to attend the event or field trip.

GUEST REQUEST FORM Any student requesting to bring a guest to a dance who is not a student at the host school must have a Guest Request Form approved prior to the purchase of tickets. Forms are avail‐ able in the Dean’s Office. The completed form must be in the Dean’s Office prior to the dance. Guests who have been expelled, have excessive discipline issues or an active trespass letter will not be permitted to attend. Other restrictions may apply. Please refer questions to your child’s Dean.

DCFS ‐ REQUIRED REPORTS: (BOARD POLICY 5:90) The Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (325 ILCS 5/1 et seq.) states that school em‐ ployees are required to report instance of suspected abuse or neglect. Failure to comply with this act may result in the suspension or revocation of any certificate issued by the Illinois State School Certification Board.

This requirement, as stated above, is very explicit and leaves no doubt that "willful" failure to comply may result in serious consequences. The major purpose is to identify children who are being abused or neglected, and to protect them from harm. This means that, whenever a school employee is notified of or suspects the possibility of child abuse or neglect, a report to the Department of Children and Family Services is required. The fact that this report is made does not imply that it is already decided that a child is being abused or neglected. It is solely the responsibility of D.C.F.S. to make this determination after an investigation.

ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT (AHERA) In accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the District’s buildings have been inspected for asbestos. A Management Plan has been developed and has been implemented for each of the District’s buildings. This Management Plan is updated every three (3) years. The Management Plans are available for public viewing - 70 - at the school building. Appointments can be made to view the Management Plans by calling the office at 815/886‐2700, ext. 278 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SCHOOL TIME INSURANCE COVERAGE Student Accident Catastrophic coverage is written to provide excess coverage for student injuries. All enrolled students are covered while participating in District sponsored and supervised activities, including direct travel to and from the school and home, and spon‐ sored travel as a member of a group under the direct supervision of the District. Cover‐ age includes all student activities, including sports, intramural and marching band activities, while under the supervision of the District. Student Accident Catastrophic coverage provides coverage for accident medical expenses, excess of a $25,000 coverage deductible.

The policy includes a two year deductible period, which means the $25,000 deductible must be met within two years of the student injury in order for coverage to apply. Once the deductible has been satisfied, the Student Accident Catastrophic policy provides a benefit term of ten years.

For complete terms and provisions, please refer to the policy which is on file at the school districts business office. For students that are not covered by a health insurance program, student insurance plans are available for purchase. Information about those plan options are available at www.1stagency.com/voluntaryaccidentcoverage.htm

LOCKERS High School students have been provided with individual lockers and shall be subject to the following provisions: 1. For the safety and welfare of the students, ownership of the locker is maintained by the school district, and the student is granted a limited use of the locker solely in accordance with this policy. Only school‐approved locks may be purchased and used on lockers in school, and each student must have his/her locker combination on file with the proper authority. Outside locks are strictly prohibited.

2. The only items that may be placed in the lockers are articles of clothing, school books or supplies relating to school use, lunches, and personal items which the student needs for school activities.

3. According to state law, the school owns and controls student lockers and desks. Valley View School District reserves the right to conduct periodic inspections of lockers to en‐ sure that illegal, unsanitary, or otherwise harmful things are not placed in them. This should be considered “Prior Notice” of the locker search procedure. Locker searches may be conducted with the help of law enforcement and with specially trained dogs.

4. Students are held responsible for the care of their own personal equipment. Lockers should be orderly and locked. If the locker needs repair, the student should go to the mailroom immediately and report the problem.

5. The school does what it can to safeguard students against theft by keeping hall traffic to a minimum and by refusing access to lockers at any time during the school day other than the five minute period between bells. However, if students persist in leaving their lockers open and in depositing money and other valuable property in unlocked gym - 71 - lockers, they have only themselves to blame if they lose valuable possessions. Sharing lockers is strictly prohibited.

6. Each student is assigned a locker and is to use that locker ONLY. At the time they withdraw from school they are to clean out the locker. Any articles left in the locker will be held in the lost and found department for a period of 10 days after which time articles, other than textbooks, will be disposed of and/or donated to charity.

7. Physical education locks must be purchased through the school. Combinations are made known only to the purchaser and each locker must have a lock. P.E. locks are to be used in locker room area only.

8. Students are not to give their locker combinations to other persons.

SALES OF ARTICLES IN SCHOOL Only articles that are school sanctioned may be sold in school. It is the student’s respon‐ sibility to keep track of any merchandise purchased and the money collected. Articles for any outside activity are not to be sold in school.

USE OF TELEPHONES Use of the office phones is discouraged. The school will not remove students from class to answer telephone calls. Telephone messages of an emergency nature will be deliv‐ ered. Parents are urged not to call or text their child at school except in the case of ex‐ treme emergency.

RIGHTS UNDER THE SCHOOL VISITATION RIGHTS ACT Parents have certain rights under the School Visitation Rights Act (820 ILCS 147/1). Employ‐ ers that employ at least 50 or more individuals in Illinois are to afford certain right to parents of students attending Illinois schools. Employed parents who have worked for an employer for at least six consecutive months, who work at least half time, and who are unable to meet with educators because of a work conflict, must be given leave of up to 8 hours during the school year to attend school conferences or classroom activities related to the employee’s child if the conference or classroom activities cannot be scheduled during non‐work hours. However, no more than 4 hours of which time can be taken on any given day and leave under this Act may not be taken unless the employee has exhausted all accrued vacation leave, personal leave, compensatory leave, and any other leave that may be granted to the employee except sick leave and disability leave. Advance notice must be provided to em‐ ployers. The District will provide documentation for parent’s use confirming the date and time of each such school visitation upon a parent’s request for such documentation. For reg‐ ularly scheduled, nonemergency visitations, the District will make time available for visita‐ tion during both regular school hours and evening hours, when practicable and readily able to do so.

RIGHTS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS ACT The District is required to inform parents of their rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act (PPRA). 20 USC 1232h. Under the PPRA, parents have the following rights: • to inspect a survey created by a third party before the survey is administered by the District to students; • to inspect, within a reasonable period of time following parental request, any instruc‐ tional materials used in connection with an Department of Education‐funded survey, - 72 - analysis, or evaluation in which their child participates; • to notification of any administration of physical examinations or screenings that the school or agency may administer; • to inspect any collection instrument used for the purpose of collection, disclosure, or use of personal student information for the purpose of marketing, selling, or other‐ wise making available such personal information (however, this right does not extend to activities concerning collection, disclosure, or use of developing, evaluating, or pro‐ viding educational products or services for, or to students or the District such as for college and military recruitment; book clubs, magazines, and programs providing ac‐ cess to low‐cost literary products; curriculum and instructional materials used by the District; tests and assessments used by the District to provide cognitive, evaluative, di‐ agnostic, clinical, aptitude, or achievement information concerning students and any subsequent analysis and release of such combined data; students’ involvement in sales of products or services to raise funds for school‐related or education‐related ac‐ tivities; or student recognition programs; • to refuse consent for their child to submit to and/or to request protections of student privacy for any survey that reveals the following information: · political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent; · mental or psychological problems of the student or parent; · sex behavior or attitudes; · illegal, anti‐social, self‐incriminating, or demeaning behavior; · critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships; · legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; · religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent; or · income (other than that required by Illinois law to determine eligibility for partici‐ pation in a program or for receiving financial assistance);

Any parent interested in further information concerning the exercise of these rights should contact the building principal.

- 73 - State Universities in Illinois Minimum High School Course Requirements for Freshman Admission

University English Social Mathematics Science Electives/Other Requirements Studies

Chicago State 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 yrs foreign language, music, vocational ed or art

Eastern Illinois 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 yrs academic or vocational electives

Northeastern Illinois 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 yrs foreign language, fine arts or one vocational ed

Western Illinois 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 yrs foreign language or fine arts; and two years of electives

Illinois State 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 yrs foreign language or fine arts; and two years of electives

Northern Illinois 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 units foreign language, art, or music

Southern Illinois- 4 years 3 years 3 years 3/3.5 2 yrs foreign language, fine arts, music or Carbondale years vocational ed

Southern Illinois- 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 yrs foreign language, music, visual arts, Edwardsville theater, dance and/or vocational ed

University of Illinois- 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 yrs foreign language, 1 yr elective Chicago

University of Illinois- 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 yrs foreign language Springfield

University of Illinois- 4 years 2 years 3/3.5 years 2 years 2 yrs foreign language and 2 yrs from any of the five Urbana/Champaign subject areas

The Illinois State Board of Higher Education has established statewide minimum admission standards for public universities and community colleges in Illinois.

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