Stillman Valley High School 2019-2020 SVHS STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
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Stillman Valley High School 2019-2020 SVHS STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK 425 S. Pine St. Stillman Valley, IL 61084 815.645.2230 www.stillmanvalleyhigh.org “EMPOWERED TO EXCEL” Property of:____________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________ Phone #:______________________________________________________ In case of emergency, please notify: Name:______________________ Phone #:_______________________ The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, without getting prior written permission of the publisher. ©2019. SDI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S. • Lafayette, IN 47909 • 765.471.8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 073671_5144 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SVHS Student/Parent Handbook............................1 Incentives for Meeting the Criteria....................24 Authorization for Internet Access.............................3 Care of Building and Grounds...............................24 Preamble.................................................................4 Care of School and Personal Property..................24 Meridian Community Unit District # Academic Dishonesty............................................25 223 Mission Statement.......................................4 Class Rings...........................................................25 Introduction..............................................................4 Days of School......................................................25 Stillman Valley High School Chapter Of Early Graduation....................................................25 The National Honor Society................................5 Eligibility.................................................................26 NHS Membership Requirements........................5 Employment of Minors...........................................26 Stillman Valley High School Latin Honors Program......5 Enrollment Fees....................................................26 School Calendar 2019-2020....................................6 Optional Costs..................................................26 Period & Bell Schedules..........................................7 Fee Refund............................................................26 Amended Class Schedule.......................................7 Waiver of Fees......................................................27 SVHS Graduation Requirements.............................7 Homebound Instruction.........................................27 Recommended Minimums for College....................8 Honor Roll..............................................................27 Classification by Credits..........................................8 Academic Awards/Recognition..............................27 Student Rights and Responsibilities........................8 Scholarships..........................................................28 Due Process............................................................8 Internet Access......................................................28 Search and Seizure.................................................9 Junior College Attendance.....................................29 Use of Police...........................................................9 Library....................................................................29 Off-Campus Conduct...............................................9 Library Regulations................................................29 Security Cameras....................................................9 Lockers..................................................................30 Student Appearance..............................................10 Lost or Damaged Books........................................30 Closed Campus.....................................................10 Lost and Found......................................................30 Lunch..................................................................... 11 Notice of Nondiscrimination...................................30 Student Discipline.................................................. 11 Administrator and Teacher Conferences...............31 Prohibited Student Conduct.............................. 11 Official Calendar....................................................31 Student Assistance Program (SAP)..................13 Part-Time Student Status......................................31 Disciplinary Measures.......................................14 School Health Program.........................................31 Saturday School Detention...............................15 Pregnant Students.................................................32 Detention..........................................................15 Report Cards.........................................................32 Parent Shadowing............................................15 Weighted Grades GPA Conversion Formula.........33 Harassment of Students Prohibited.......................15 Schedule Change Policy.......................................33 Sexual Harassment...............................................17 School Dances and Parties...................................34 Sex Offender Information......................................17 School Property.....................................................34 Hazing Prohibited..................................................18 Senior Final Exam Exemption Policy.....................35 Gang Activity Prohibited........................................18 Sex Equity.............................................................35 Breathalyzer Utilization at School..........................18 Substitute Teachers...............................................35 Bus Conduct..........................................................19 Student Records....................................................35 Field Trips..............................................................19 Study Hall Regulations and Homeroom................37 Food & Drink..........................................................19 Teacher/Employee Authority And Responsibility......37 Hats/Sunglasses....................................................19 Telephone..............................................................37 Public Display of Affection.....................................19 Testing...................................................................37 Student Driving/Vehicles........................................20 Transportation - Athletics/Activities........................37 Re-Enrollment........................................................20 Visitors...................................................................38 Announcements.....................................................20 Gifted Program Identification Criteria....................38 Attendance Procedures And Responsibilities........20 Annual Asbestos Management Plan Notice..........38 Attendance Procedures.........................................21 School Cancellation/Late Start/Early Dismissal.....39 Procedures for Pre-Arranged Absences................21 Shelter-In-Place Procedures.................................39 Truancy..................................................................22 Fire Drills...............................................................40 General Attendance Information............................22 Fire Drill Instructions.........................................41 Catastrophic Accident Insurance...........................23 Nuclear Emergency Plan.......................................41 Corporal Punishment.............................................23 Students for Better Attitudes..................................44 Residency..............................................................24 Positive Examples of Sportsmanship....................44 Renaissance Program...........................................24 Big Northern Conference.......................................45 Criteria for Qualification....................................24 2 AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERNET ACCESS *SEE INTERNET ACCESS IN THE HANDBOOK FOR MORE GUIDELINES. I understand and will abide by the rules for Internet access. I understand that the District and/or its agents may access and monitor my use of the Internet, including my e-mail and downloaded material, without prior notice to me. I further understand that should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, and school disciplinary action may be taken up to and including expulsion from school. In consideration for using the district’s Internet connection and having access to public networks, I hereby release the school district and its board members, employees, and agents from any claims and damages arising from my use or inability to use the Internet. _________________________________________ ________________ USER SIGNATURE DATE I have read the guidelines for Internet access. I understand that access is designed for educational purposes and that the district has taken precautions to eliminate controversial material. However, I also recognize it is impossible for the district to restrict access to all controversial and inappropriate materials. I will hold harmless the district, its employees, agents, or board members, for any harm caused by materials or software obtained via the network. I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child’s use is