2019|2020 STUDENT HANDBOOK & PLANNER KEWANEE SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 1860-2020 TO ALL WHO ENTER Because this school is a human institution dedicated to empowering all within to be successful everyday and not merely buildings of brick and mortar; we hope that you will fnd peace and success while you are under our roof. May your classrooms and this school be your second home. May those who you love be near you in thoughts and dreams. As we get to know you we hope that you will be happy as if you were in your own house. May your knowledge increase and your achievements abound. May every class you attend and every day you spend here add to your joy. When you leave may your journey be safe. We are all travelers on this road of education. From birth till death we continue to learn and grow. May the times spent here be pleasant for you, proftable for society, helpful for those you meet, and a joy to those who know and love you best. KEWANEE HIGH SCHOOL 2019-2020 STUDENT HANDBOOK/ACADEMIC PLANNER ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM Illinois state law requires that we ask parents to acknowledge that they have reviewed a copy of the handbook which contains the school discipline policy. Failure to sign or return this form does not affect the student’s responsibility to act in accordance with policies and procedures outlined in the planner. Please remove this page from the planner, complete the form below, and have your son/daughter return this page to his/her Homeroom teacher. I (We) have reviewed the current Kewanee High School Student Handbook/Academic Planner containing school discipline policies. Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________________ Date__________ Please print name of your student___________________________________ SIGNATURE FORM I, _____________________________________ have received a copy of the current Kewanee High School Student Handbook and Academic Planner. I shall read the handbook and upon receiving it ask any questions I may have about its contents. I shall also ask my parent/guardians to read the handbook and discuss it with me within one week. I will return the Acknowledgment Form contained in this handbook. Student Signature________________________________ Date____________ (Remove this form from the planner and return to your homeroom teacher.) INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY DRUG TESTING STUDENT/PARENT CONSENT FORM I wish to try out for and/or participate in school sponsored interscholastic athletics. I have read the Board of Education’s Interscholastic Athletic Drug Testing Policy for Student Participants and, I understand the Board of Education’s Policy and Procedures and agree to follow said Policy and Procedures, including being subjected to drug testing, as a condition of participation in interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, and/or pom pons. I understand that if I disobey the rules I will be excluded from the opportunity to participate in interscholastic athletics as provided in the Board’s Policy and Procedures. Student Participant Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature CITIZENSHIP FORM This is to state that if my son/daughter. participates in any activity or is elected to an offce, they will uphold the highest degree of citizenship, both at school and at all activities away from school, both during school hours and before and after school. I fully understand that if, in the opinion of the advisor, sponsor, director or coach, my son/daughter does not fulfll this high degree of citizenship, then they will be removed from that position by the advisor, sponsor, director, or coach. Student Participant Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature KEWANEE HIGH SCHOOL “Simply The Best” 1101 E. Third St. Kewanee, Illinois 61443 (309) 853-3328 Mr. James Bryan, Principal | Mr. Chris Gustafson, Assistant Principal This handbook belongs to: Name __________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________ City/Town ____________________________ Zip ______________ Phone ________________________________ HR ______________ 1st Semester Class Room No. Teacher Early Bird 7:05 - 7:49 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 1 Hour 8:00 - 8:44 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 2 Hour 8:48 - 9:32 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 3 Hour 9:36 - 10:20 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 4 Hour 10:24 - 11:08 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 5 Hour 11:12 - 12:56 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ Lunch A 11:12 - 11:35 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ A - Lunch 11:12-11:35, Class 11:39-12:29, Advisory 12:33-12:56 Lunch B 11:39 - 12:02 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ B- Advisory 11:12-11:35, Lunch 11:39-12:02, Class 12:06-12:56 Lunch C 12:06 - 12:29 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ C -Class 11:12-12:02, Lunch 12:06-12:29, Advisory 12:33-12:56 Lunch D 12:33 - 12:56 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ D- Advisory 11:12-11:35, Class 11:39-12:29, Lunch 12:33-12:56 6 Hour 1:00 - 1:44 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 7 Hour 1:48 - 2:32 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 2nd Semester Class Room No. Teacher Early Bird 7:05 - 7:49 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 1 Hour 8:00 - 8:44 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 2 Hour 8:48 - 9:32 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 3 Hour 9:36 - 10:20 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 4 Hour 10:24 - 11:08 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 5 Hour 11:12 - 12:56 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ Lunch A 11:12 - 11:35 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ Lunch B 11:39 - 12:02 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ Lunch C 12:06 - 12:29 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ Lunch D 12:33 - 12:56 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 6 Hour 1:00 - 1:44 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 7 Hour 1:48 - 2:32 ___________________________ _____________ _____________________________ 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Map of Building................................... inside cover & page 90 Staff Qualifcations .............................................................. 9 Philosophy of Education....................................................... 3 Student Due Process ............................................................ 9 Mission Statement ............................................................... 3 Student In Good Standing .................................................. 10 Student Records .................................................................. 8 GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES Student Right Procedure .................................................... 10 Accidents at School ............................................................. 3 Study Hall Rules .................................................................. 9 Asbestos ............................................................................. 3 Vision Screening ............................................................... 11 Behavioral Intervention Policy and Procedure ......................... 3 Waiver of School Fees ....................................................... 11 Civil Rights ......................................................................... 4 Weighted Classes ................................................................. 6 Class Rank .......................................................................... 3 Withdrawal From Classes ................................................... 11 College Visitation Policy ..................................................... 12 Withdrawal From Dual Credit Courses ................................. 11 Driver’s Education Eligibility ................................................. 5 Dual Credit Courses ............................................................. 7 STUDENT CONDUCT, RULES, AND POLICIES Event Eligibility .................................................................... 4 Attendance ....................................................................... 13 Family Educational Rights .................................................... 9 Bullying ............................................................................ 17 Grading .............................................................................. 5 Bus Rules ......................................................................... 14 Graduation Requirements ..................................................... 4 Discipline Policy ................................................................ 15 Gang Policy ........................................................................ 5 Detentions ........................................................................ 15 Grade Level Requirements ................................................... 4 Expulsion .......................................................................... 16 Honor Roll ........................................................................