BOLINGBROOK HIGH SCHOOL 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 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.