Waubonsie Valley High School 2590 Ogden Avenue Aurora, IL 60504 630-375-3300 http://wvhs.ipsd.org 2014 - 2015 Student/Parent Handbook & Planner ID # All information in this book, including dates, times and locations are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change. I have received the 2014-2015 Discipline Policy and the Athletic and Activity Code of Waubonsie Valley High School as outlined in this handbook. __________________________________________________________ Print Name ID # Class of __________________________________________________________ Signature _____________________ Date Tear off this sheet and submit it to your 2nd period teacher. Waubonsie Valley High School Student Handbook Parent /Guardian Signature Form 2014-2015 The policies and procedures in this handbook were reviewed with our students and the Attendance and Discipline Code sections were highlighted and discussed. Students were asked to bring their handbook home to share with their parent/guardian. Additionally, a copy of this handbook is posted online at http://wvhs.ipsd.org under WVHS Essentials. We ask that our WV parents/guardians also review this WVHS Student handbook in which you will find the Attendance and Discipline codes along with other important and helpful information. After you have read through the handbook, please complete the section at the bottom of this form. Please leave the form attached in your student’s handbook and when he/she reports to 2nd period the next school day, he/she can remove the form from the book and give it to his/her teacher. This process needs to be completed by Thursday, August 28, 201 4. Thank you for your attention to this important information. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE FORM IS RECEIVED FROM EACH STUDENT. STUDENTS: PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED FORM TO YOUR 2ND PERIOD TEACHER NO LATER THAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014 The signature below acknowledges that both the parent/guardian and student have received and reviewed the policies and understand that a violation of the Attendance and Discipline Code could result in disciplinary action. Student Name:___________________________________________ Student ID#: __________________________ Student Grade: 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH Class of: 2018 2017 2016 2015 Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _____ - _____ - 201 4 Table of Contents Administrative, Guidance, and Supervisory Staff 4-5 GENERAL INFORMATION , continued 44-45 School Closing Info. and Athletics 6 Radios and Portable Tape Players 44 Student Activities 7-16 School Resource Officer 44 Security Cameras 44 UNIT #204 DISCIPLINE POLICY ‘14-‘15 17-26 Student Identification Cards 45 Range of Disciplinary Consequences 17-18 Technology 45 Suspension, Expulsion & Due Process Procedures 18-19 Visitors 45 Threats, Bullying, Intimidation & Safe Schools 19 Withdrawal 45 Zero Tolerance for Weapons 19 Zero Tolerance for Gangs 19 NCAA ELIGIBILITY RULES 46 Zero Tolerance for Alcohol and Drugs 19-20 Safety & Supervision After School, Fighting, Vandalism 20 IHSA Sexual Harassment, Racial Incidents 20-21 ELIGIBILITY RULES 47-51 Smoking 21 Attendance 47 Cell Phones, Electronic Signaling Devices, Telephone Usage 21 Scholastic Standing 47 Electronic Signaling Devices 21-22 Residence 48 Disobedience and Infractions Involving Misconduct 22-27 Transfer 48-49 Participation Limitations 49 ATTENDANCE CENTER POLICY 27-31 Participating Under a False Name 49 ATTENDANCE 27-28 Physical Examination 49 Attendance Information 27-28 Amateur Status 49-50 Senior Ditch Day 28 Recruiting of Athletes 50 Definition of Attendance Terms 28 School Team Sports Seasons 50 Unexcused Nonattendance and Cut 29 Playing in Non-School Competition 50-51 Excused Nonattendance 29-30 All-Star Participation 51 Doctor and Dental Appointments, Make-up Work 30 Coaching Schools 51 Permission to Leave Campus, P.E. Excuses, Vacations 30 Misbehavior During Contests 51 Work Permits 31 ATHLETIC AND ACTIVITY CODE 51-55 DRIVERS’ ED. POLICY 31 2014-2015 Participation Rules 52 Drivers’ Ed. attendance 31 Appeals 52 Drivers’ Ed. permits 31 School Suspensions 52 Criminal Action 52 SCHOOL-WIDE TARDY POLICY 32 Substance Use or Possession 52-53 Punctuality 31-32 Tobacco 53 Teacher Detentions 32 Hazing/Harassment/Bullying 54 Rules for Detention Room, Missed 32 Health and Safety 54 Detentions, Additional Tardies 32 Sportsmanship 54 Medical Excuses and Vacations 54 GENERAL INFORMATION 32-35 Policy Statement: Participation in Activities 55 Academic Letters 32 Assemblies 33 NATIONAL TEST DATE Buses 33 SCHEDULES ACT /SAT 55-56 Dances and Sporting Events 33 INTERESTING ADDITIONS 80-90 Dress Guidelines 33-34 Check IT OUT! LMC Computer 82-85 Elevator Usage 34 Grading Scale 34 CALENDAR Health Information 35 MLA GUIDE HONESTY POLICY 35-36 Table of Contents Belief Statement 35 Cheating/Academic Dishonesty 36 INTERNET ACCESS POLICY and ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY 36-40 GENERAL INFORMATION 41-45 Lockers 41 Lost and Found 41 Medication 42 Optional Resource Areas 42 Parking 43-44 Permanent Records 44 ADMINISTRATIVE, HOUSE STAFF, AND SUPPORT STAFF Mr. Jason Stipp ..................................................................................... Principal Mr. Charles Bibbs ................................................................................. Assistant Principal Mr. Jason Schmidtgall .......................................................................... Assistant Principal Ms. Rebecca Schreiber ......................................................................... Assistant Principal Mrs. Goldie Bock ................................................................................. Administration Secretary Mrs. Diane Sabathne ............................................................................. Principal’s Secretary Mr. Chris Neibch .................................................................................. Athletic Director Mrs.Pam Dorman ................................................................................. Athletic Director’s Secretary Mr. Kevin Chaffee ................................................................................ Assistant Athletic Director Mr. Brian Acevedo and Ms. Lauren Kato .............................................. Assistant Athletic Directors FRESHMEN HOUSE, CLASS OF 2018 Mr. Mike Steele…………………………………………………………Dean Mr. Cort Graske, Counselor ……………………………………………A - Le Mrs. Karen Leonard, Counselor ……………………………………… Li - Z Mrs. Kelly Zielie ………………………………………………………Social Worker Dr. David Koopmann ………………………………………………… Psychologist SOPHOMORE HOUSE, CLASS OF 2017 Mr. Robert Dobbertin…………………………………………………. Dean Ms. Tonia Rogers, Counselor ………………………………………… A - Le Mr. Patrick Doyle, Counselor………………………………………… Li - Z Mr. Tony Pelletier………………………………………………………Social Worker Dr. Kip Fontana ……………………………………………………… Psychologist JUNIOR HOUSE, CLASS OF 201 6 Mrs.Viviana Gyori………………………………………………………Dean Mr. Ryan VanKampen, Counselor …………………………………… A – Kn Mrs. Alyssa Sein, Counselor…………………………………………… Ko – Z Dr. Gina Bogin ……………………………………………………… Social Worker Dr. David Koopmann………………………………………………… Psychologist SENIOR HOUSE, CLASS OF 2015 Mrs. Catherine Bartleman……………………………………………… Dean Mr. Isaiah Davis, Counselor…………………………………………… A - K Mrs. Karen Kuhlman, Counselor……………………………………… L- Z Dr. Gina Bogin, Social Worker………………………………………… A - M Mr. Tony Pelletier, Social Worker…………………………………… H - N Ms. Kelly Zielie, Social Worker……………………………………… O - Z Dr. Kip Fontana…………………………………………………………Psychologist SCHOOL SUPPORT Mr. Todd Edwards…………………………………………………… School Resource Officer Mrs. Linda Weisenberger……………………………………………… Certified School Nurse Mrs. Barbara Klinzing……………………………………………………School Nurse DEPARTMENT CHAIR STAFF Mrs. Andrea Hendrickson ...................................................................... Business and Technology Engineering Education ( T.E.E.) Mr. Mike Dwyer .................................................................................... English Mrs. Laura McAran ............................................................................... Foreign Language and English Language Learners Mrs. Jennifer Regnier ............................................................................ Guidance and Pupil Personnel Services Mrs. Molly Owles .................................................................................. Mathematics Mr. Luke Wigtil ..................................................................................... Media, Instruction, and Technology Services (M.I.T.S.) Mr. Mark Duker..................................................................................... Music & Art Mr. Kevin Chaffee ................................................................................. Drivers Education, Health, and Physical Education Mr. Ray Hanus ...................................................................................... Science Mr. Adam Dyche ................................................................................... Social Studies Mrs. Lauren Erickson ............................................................................ Student Services Ms. Karen Guerrero ............................................................................... Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Ms. Rita Schwolow ................................................................................ Student Services Secretary Mrs. Sarah Harris ..................................................................................