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Dear Parents and Students: The purpose of this handbook is to provide students and parents with a description of some of the

rules, regulations, and procedures which we follow here at Iuka Grade School. While this handbook is

updated regularly in order to provide current and relevant information, it is not meant to include every

circumstance, situation, or rule which can occur during the course of a school year. Some items will be

more applicable to the Junior High and others will be more applicable to the Elementary grades.

Hopefully, we have covered many of the major topics which are of general interest to most students and

parents.

This handbook represents the joint efforts of many people – students, teachers, administrators,

members of the Board of Education, etc. Such input is important in order to keep its content up to date

and practical. We welcome your comments about this handbook, and we want to encourage you to offer

suggestions about how we can improve upon it.

Sincerely,

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

IUKA COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

SCHOOL SCHEDULE

8:00 AM ............................................................... Teachers Arrive 8:15 AM ......................................................................... First Bell 8:20 AM .......................................... Tardy Bell / Announcements 3:10 PM ........................................................................ Dismissal (Town-3:00, Regular-3:10, Walkers/Pickup-3:15)

3:30 PM ...................................................... Teachers Dismissed

NOTE: Students are allowed in the building by 7:45 AM if they are eating breakfast. If a student needs

to be inside the building prior to 7:45 AM due to work related issues of the parent or guardian or an

emergency situation, the student may be admitted inside the building by 7:30 AM. The student must

have prior approval from administration, have appropriate form on file in the office, and must enter the

building through the main entry and report to the office immediately.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ATTENDANCE 8

CELL PHONE / ELECTRONICS 9

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT 9

CHRONIC COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 9

CONDUCT (See also: “Discipline”) 10

CONDUCT IN GENERAL 11

CONDUCT ON THE BUS 11

CONDUCT IN THE CAFETERIA 12

CONDUCT AT SPORTS EVENTS 12

DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY 13

DISCIPLINE (See also: “Conduct”) 13

Disciplinary Measures 14

Suspension Procedures 14

Suspension of Transp. Services 15

CPR/AED VIDEO 15

DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATERIALS 15

DRESS CODE REGULATIONS 15

EARLY DISMISSAL 16

EMERGENCY DISASTER DRILLS 17

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY 17

SEX EQUITY 17

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS 17

FEES 18

FIELD TRIPS 18

FUND RAISING PROJECTS 18

GRADES AND GRADE CARDS 19

GROOMING 20

GYM SHOES 20

HANDICAP PARKING 20

HEALTH & HEALTH SERVICES 20

Dispensing of Medication 20

Asbestos Management 20

Pesticide Management 20

HOMEWORK 21

HOT MEAL PROGRAM 21

INTERNET USE 22

KINDERGARTEN ADMITTANCE 23

LAW ENFORCEMENT 23

INTERROGATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS 23

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS 23

LIBRARY SERVICES 23

LOITERING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS 23

LOST AND FOUND 23

MAKEUP WORK 24

MEDICAID BILLING 24

MISSION STATEMENT 24

PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY 24

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS 26

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 26

PICTURES 27

PROBLEM RESOLUTION 27

PROMOTION AND RETENTION 27

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION 28

RECESS ACTIVITIES 28

RECORDS 28

RELEASE OF INFORMATION 29

RESIDENCY 29

ROOM PARTIES 30

SEARCH AND SEIZURE 30

SELLING OR SOLICITATION 30

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY 30

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS 31

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 31

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 31

TEEN DATING VIOLENCE 31

TELEPHONE USE 31

TITLE I PROGRAM 31

TRANSFERS 32

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE 32

TUITION 36

UNNECESSARY ITEMS/GIFTS 36

VISITORS TO SCHOOL BUILDING 36

EXTRA CURRICULAR REGULATIONS 37

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2017 - 2018

GRADE CARD AND ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE

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Mid-Term End-of-Term Grade Cards Days

Quarter 1 September 15 October 13 October 20 39

Quarter 2 November 21 December 20 January 5 43

Quarter 3 February 2 March 9 March 16 45

Quarter 4 April 13* May 23* May 23* 47

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Pupil Attendance Days......................... 174

* Tentative on Last Day of School

Approved Institute Days:

August 17 / October 27 / January 2 / February 16 ………................................................... 4

Approved Parent-Teacher Conference Days:

November 2 - 3:30 – 8:30 / November 3 - 8:30 – 3:30 ...................................................... 2

Approved Half-Day School Improvement

September 15 / October 26 / March 16 / May 23*

Total Days Scheduled 180

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SCHOOL-WIDE ACTIVITIES

AUGUST 2017

August 13 PTO Back to School at the Pool August 17 No School - Teacher Institute August 17 Open House / Cookout August 18 First Day of School 2:15 PM Dismissal August 21 K’garten Parents Mtg. – 6:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 2017

September 4 No School - Labor Day September 15 1st Quarter Mid-term Grade Reports 11:30 Dismissal September 19 Teacher’s Meeting – 2:15 dismissal

OCTOBER 2017

October 9 No School - Columbus Day October 13 End of 1st Quarter October 13 School Pictures October 17 Teachers Meeting - 2:15 Dismissal October 20 1st Quarter Report Cards October 26 Fall Festival Parade - 10:15 A.M. Fall Festival Parties – 10:45 A.M. 11:30 A.M. Dismissal – No Lunch October 27 No School – Teacher Institute

NOVEMBER 2017

November 2 Parent/Teacher Conf. 3:30 – 8:30 Novermber 2 Early Dismissal – 2:15 November 3 No School November 3 Parent/Teacher Conf. 8:30 – 3:30 November 14 Picture Retake Day November 21 Teachers Meeting - 2:15 dismissal November 21 2nd Quarter Mid-term Grade Reports November 22 - 24 No School Thanksgiving Vacation

DECEMBER 2017

December 1 Senior Citizens Dinner 12:00 December 19 Teachers Meeting – 2:15 Dismissal December 20 Christmas Parties Early dismissal – 2:15 PM December 20 End of 2nd Quarter December 21 - January 2 No School Christmas Vacation

JANUARY 2018

January 3 School Resumes January 5 2nd Quarter Report Cards January 15 No School - Martin Luther King Day January 16 Teacher’s Meeting - 2:15 Dismissal

FEBRUARY 2018

February 2 3rd Quarter Mid-Term Grade Reports February 15 Valentine’s Day Parties - 1:45 P.M. 2:15 dismissal February 16 ROE Tri-County Conference No School fa February 19 No School – President’s Day February 20 Teachers Meeting - 2:15 Dismissal

MARCH 2018

March 9 End 3rd Quarter March 16 3rd Quarter Report Cards March 16 Early Dismissal – 11:30 March 20 Teachers Meeting - 2:15 Dismissal March 29 Early Dismissal 2:15 – Spring Break Mar 30 – Apr 8 Spring Break

APRIL 2018

April 9 School Resumes April 13 4th Quarter Mid-term Grade Reports April 17 Teachers Meeting – 2:15 Dismissal April (TBA) Spring Concert (7:00 p.m.)

MAY 2018

May (TBA) Kindergarten Pre-registration & Testing May 11 Early Dismissal 2:15 PM 8th Grade Banquet 6:30 P.M. Pictures 5:30 P.M. May 15 Teachers Meeting – 2:15 Dismissal May (TBA) Kindergarten Graduation May (TBA) Eighth Grade Graduation May (TBA) Accelerated Reader Day May 23 (Tentative) Awards Day / Report Cards Early Dismissal 11:30 A.M.

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P.T.O. OFFICERS

Fundraising President – Melissa Eddings

Fundraising Vice President – Jessica Thoms

Secretary – Rebecca Harris

Pee Wee President – Cara Charlton

Pee Wee Vice-President – Pam McGinnis

Treasurer – Randi Dasch

Teacher Sponsor – Marcie Auvil

Reporter – LuAnn Garrett

3rd Grd. BB Coach – Creed Bevolo

3rd Grd. Cheer – Becky Vincent

4th Grd. BB Coach – Kari Barthelemy

PTO ACTIVITIES

Back to School at the Pool Extravaganza!

Fall Book Fair

Open House / Cookout

Pee Wee Meeting

Fall Fundraiser

Krispy Kreme Sales

Exhibition Game

Coins 4 Claus

Santa Visit’s Classrooms

Quarter Auction

School Mall

3rd Grd. BB Tournament

4th Grd. BB Tournament

Sweet Heart Sales

PTO Spring Fling

Pee Wee Party

Family Reading Night

Spring Book Fair

PTO Election

Teacher Appreciation Week

8th Grade Banquet

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All Parents, Guardians, and teachers of children

enrolled in the Iuka C.C.S.D. are automatically

members of the organization.

PTO Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month

at 5:30 P.M.

BETA ACTIVITIES

August 24 Jr. High Lunch

September 6 3:15 – 4:00

September 13 Induction and Installation 6:00

October 4 Meeting 3:15 – 4:00

November 1 Meeting 3:15 – 4:00

RADA Sales Begin

November 28 RADA Fundraiser Ends

December 6 Meeting 3:15 – 4:00

Set up Christmas Store

December 11-15 Christmas Store

December 18 Little Cesar’s Pizza Fund Raiser

January 10 Meeting 3:15 – 4:00

January 24 Little Cesar’s Ends

February 7 Meeting 3:15 – 4:00

March 7 Meeting 3:15 – 4:00

April (TBA) Beta Trip

April 11 Beta Meeting 3:15 – 4:00

Monthly meetings will be held on the first

Wednesday of each month from 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.

All dates are tentative. We will work around our

members’ other activities.

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Our School’s Mission is to....

Develop Respect and Responsibility and to

Encourage Success and Safety for the

Students at Iuka Grade School.

Policy Of Non-Discrimination

No pupil in the district is excluded from or segregated within any school on

account of his or her color, race, nationality, sex, religion or religious

affiliation.” and “The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the

provision of educational and extracurricular programs, activities, services and

benefits (including contracts for sponsors and coaches)

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ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is a key factor in student success in school and is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and the student. Research shows that most students who drop out of school or fail classes have a history of attendance problems.

Absences. When a student is absent from school for any reason, the parent/guardian should notify the school

either by phone (323-6233) between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or by written note. Without such notification school officials are required by law to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent/guardian of the child's absence within two hours of the first class period. If the school cannot make contact with the parent/guardian the absence is unexcused. If the child is taken to a physician a Physician’s Slip must be presented to the school or the absence is unexcused. Students are required to make up all assignments from both excused and unexcused absences.

Absences for Less Than One Day. A student who must go home because of illness must first be sent by the teacher to the office for clearance. If a student needs to leave school during the day for a doctor, dentist or other appointment, the parent should notify the school office by telephone, or the student should bring a note from the parent before dismissal.

Excessive Absences. Any absence above six (6) days in either semester will not be excused without a physician's statement or notice of hospitalization. Students who meet the predetermined qualifications by the Regional Office of Education will be referred to their R.A.P. Attendance Program.

Excused/Unexcused Absences. Parents have the right, within legal limits, to send or not send their children to school. The school reserves the right to determine whether or not the absence is excusable. Valid causes (excused) for absences shall be:

A. Personal illness or injury B. Death in the immediate family C. School-sponsored activity D. Observance of a religious holiday E. Family emergency (a form of verification may be requested) F. Pre-approved Family Vacation (Discussed Below)

and shall include such other situations beyond the control of the student as determined by the board of education,

or such other circumstances which cause reasonable concern to the parent for the safety or health of the student. If an absence is considered excused, it remains the duty of the STUDENT to find out from the teacher(s) what

assignments have been missed (See "Makeup Work" in this handbook). Extra-curricular Activities. A student must be in attendance for at least half of the school day in order to participate in an extra-curricular activity. If a student is absent for part of the day due to illness, they must be in attendance during the second-half of the day and accumulate one-half day’s attendance in order to participate in activities. If a student leaves during the school day for a doctor’s appointment, they must provide the office with documentation from the physician in order to participate. Emergency situations will be given due consideration.

Family Vacations. Requests for time off for family vacations should be made at least five days prior to the absence. Family vacation time will be counted as part of the twelve days' absence (Excessive Absences). Absences during the first and last week of each semester are strongly discouraged. Requests will be honored only as they conform to specific administrative guidelines, a copy of which may be obtained through the school office.

Sign Out Requirement. In order to comply with current audit regulations of the State, any parent, guardian or responsible party who picks up a child at school during the school day must report to the office and sign the child out on a form provided by the school office.

Truancy. A truant is a child who is subject to compulsory school attendance but is absent from school without valid cause for any portion of a school day. Students who are chronic truants will be referred to the Marion County Truants Alternative Program for further investigation.

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CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Students are prohibited from using or possessing (on their person, backpacks, or purses) cell phones/electronic technology during school hours. Exceptions to this rule may be granted for grades 4th-8th for field trips or other educational purposes. Students may bring electronic readers and other electronic technology to school so long as it is used for educational purposes and within classroom rules. Classroom or extracurricular activity use of device will be at the discretion of the classroom teacher, supervisor, and/or administration. Students will be permitted to use electronic devices on buses so long as they follow general conduct rules on the bus. Students are asked to secure cell phones in their lockers during the school day in the off position. Cell phones will be the sole responsibility of the student and the school district will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones. Any student that brings a cell phone to school is encouraged to keep a lock on their locker at all times. Cell phones are prohibited in locker rooms and restrooms. Any use deemed to be inappropriate will be handled by administration. If a student is caught using a cell phone, texting device, or other electronic device during school hours, the following procedure will be strictly adhered to:

1st Offense – Cell phone confiscated, returned to student at the end of the day. 2nd Offense – Cell phone confiscated, must be picked up by parent – lunch detention. 3rd Offense – Cell phone confiscated, must be picked up by parent – lunch detention – Cell phone privileges

revoked.

The Iuka School District, or its employees, shall not be responsible for the illegal or improper use of cell phones, lost, stolen, or confiscated cell phones.

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

School personnel are required by law to report any suspected child abuse or neglect directly to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

"Abuse" can range in definition from a parent's (guardian's) creating a substantial risk of physical injury to inflicting disfigurement or death. "Neglect" can range from withholding or denying food, medication, clothing, or shelter to abandonment by the parent or other person responsible for the child's welfare.

Parents need to realize that school personnel who willfully fail to report suspected cases are themselves in violation of the law and penalties could be severe.

CHRONIC COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Students with chronic infectious diseases are eligible for all rights, privileges and services provided by law. The school respects the right to privacy of the individual; therefore, knowledge that a student has an infectious disease will be confined to those persons with a direct need to know. Students known to have chronic infectious diseases are individually evaluated in order to determine if their behavior or physical condition poses a high risk of spread of the disease. The determination of whether a student with a chronic communicable disease may attend school in the regular classroom setting will be made in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Illinois Department of Public Health and Section 2 of the Policy and Rules and Regulations to Govern the Administration and Operation of Special Education (Special Education Regulations).

A student who has been absent from school for three or more consecutive days as a result of an illness from a contagious disease may be required to present a written certificate from a competent physician stating that the danger of contagion has passed.

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CONDUCT

(See also: “Discipline”)

The fact that over 300 people gather here each school day requires that rules of conduct be followed. The Board of Education believes that citizens of the Iuka School District desire to have the school run in an orderly and well-disciplined manner.

Our School’s Mission is to develop respect and responsibility and to encourage success and safety for the

students at Iuka Grade School. In keeping with our mission, three principles govern all rules of conduct and discipline here at School.

(1) Conduct that is disruptive of the educational process is prohibited. (2) Conduct that infringes upon the rights of others is prohibited. (3) Conduct that endangers the safety of the student or others is prohibited.

Harassment of Students (Bullying) – Bullying, intimidation, and harassment diminish a student’s ability to learn and

a school’s ability to educate. Preventing students from engaging in these disruptive behaviors and providing all students equal access to a safe, non-hostile learning environment are important District goals.

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 aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics, or any other distinguishing characteristic is prohibited during any school-sponsored education program or activity, while in school, on school property, on school buses or other school vehicles, at designated school

bus stops waiting for the school bus, or at school-sponsored or school-sanctioned events or activities, through the transmission of information from a school computer, a school computer network, or other similar electronic school

equipment, through the transmission of information from a computer that is accessed at a nonschool-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 operation of a school.

Social Media Parental Notification – When may school officials require a student to share the content from his or

her account or profile on a social networking website?

1. School officials may not request or require a student or his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) to provide a password or other related account information to gain access to the student’s account or profile on a social networking website. Examples of social networking website include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and ask.fm.

2. School officials may conduct an investigation or require a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific information about activity on the student’s account on a social networking website that violates a school disciplinary rule or policy. In the course of an investigation, the student may be required to share the content that is reported in order to allow school officials to make a factual determination.

NOTE: It is not intended that this handbook include all school rules and regulations. The mere absence of a given rule or

regulation from this handbook does not make that rule or regulation invalid.

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CONDUCT IN GENERAL

Students, as citizens of Iuka Grade School, are expected to meet certain responsibilities. Students are expected to…

A. become informed of and adheres to reasonable rules and regulations; B. respect the rights of other students and staff; C. refrain from libel, slanderous remarks, and unnecessary obscenity in verbal or written expression; D. dress and groom in a manner that meets reasonable standards of health, cleanliness and safety; E. be punctual and present in the regular or assigned school program; F. refrain from gross disobedience or misconduct or behavior that disrupts the educative process; G. maintain the best possible level of academic achievement; and H. respect the reasonable exercise of authority by school personnel.

Insubordination: Any pupil who is guilty of general bad conduct and whose example tends to injure his/her fellow pupils or is disruptive of the educational process may be suspended. Any such suspension is reported to the Boardof Education.

Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs: The Board of Education, administration and faculty of the Iuka School District do not approve of students' use of tobacco products, alcohol, or illicit drugs in any form. Pupils may not partake of such items on school premises including a school bus. No student is permitted to even be in possession of such items while on school premises or on the school bus. Any violation of this rule by a student shall be sufficient cause for immediate suspension. This applies to any school function, whether in luka or out of town.

Gun-Free Schools Act: Federal law states that a local school district must require the expulsion from school for a period of not less than one year any student who brings a firearm to school. This is an extremely serious matter and parents should be aware that this law grants a school very little choice as to the action(s) which can be taken.

Skateboarding, roller-skating and rollerblading on school property are strictly prohibited at any time.

CONDUCT ON THE BUS

Once a child boards the bus he/she becomes the responsibility of the school district. This responsibility ends when the child is delivered to the regular bus stop for that child at the close of the school day. When a child does not conduct himself/herself properly, the child may be suspended from riding the bus.

Gross disobedience or misconduct providing grounds for suspension from riding the school bus includes:

1. Prohibited student conduct as defined in the Student Discipline policy. 2. Willful injury or threat of injury to a bus driver or to another rider. 3. Willful and/or repeated defacement of the bus. 4. Repeated use of profanity. 5. Repeated willful disobedience of the bus driver's or other supervisor's directives. 6. Such other behavior as the administration deems to threaten the safe operation of the bus and/or its occupants.

Parents are encouraged to discuss the following rules and their purpose with their children. These rules apply to co-

curricular and extra-curricular activities the same as for daily transportation services.

- Rules for Riders -

In order to receive transportation services students are required to:

1. Obey the driver's instruction without exception -- the driver is in complete command of the bus.

2. Exercise safe behavior while waiting on and boarding the bus. Students * must stay well off the roadway while waiting on the bus to arrive * must not move toward the bus until the bus has been brought to a complete stop * must use the hand rail and move quickly to his or her seat

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3. Exercise safe behavior while riding the bus. Students: * must sit in the seat and may not kneel in the seat or stand up while the bus is in motion * must face forward while the bus is in motion * must keep hands and arms inside the bus at all times after entering the bus and until leaving the bus * may not throw objects out the window of the bus * may not lower or raise windows without the driver's permission * must refrain from loud talking, laughing or unnecessary confusion * refrain from using profanity * must remain in the bus in the event of an emergency until instructed to do otherwise by the driver * may not use any tobacco product or illicit drugs in any form * may never tamper with the bus or any of its safety equipment may not litter the bus * may not bring soda or gum onto the bus * may not eat food items or drink any beverage items while on the bus * may not carry animals or pets or glass items onto the bus * must keep books, packages, band instruments, athletic equipment, project materials and all other objects out

of the aisles * may not ask the driver to stop at places other than the regular bus stop

4. Exercise safe behavior while exiting the bus.

* Where it is necessary to cross a two-lane highway, proceed to a point at least 10 feet in front of the bus on the right shoulder of the highway where traffic may be observed in same/both directions. The student should wait for a signal from the driver permitting him/her to cross safely.

When in doubt about a particular rule - refer to Rule Number 1.

The student's failure to comply with any of these rules will be reported by the driver, a record of the misconduct will be

placed on file, and disciplinary action will follow. (See "Discipline")

CONDUCT IN THE CAFETERIA

Following are some of the basic rules for students who eat in the cafeteria at noontime. The rules are intended to promote commonly accepted table manners and to maintain a safe, orderly environment while the group is eating. 1. Getting Ready for Service

A. Line up in alphabetical lunch line order B. Enter cafeteria in single file staying to the right side C. Stay in your line

(This arrangement enables us to quickly verify the lunch count as required by federal regulations) 2. In the Cafeteria

A. Visit quietly using your normal speaking voice B. Keep your hands to yourself C. No trading food, including milk D. Use appropriate table manners

CONDUCT AT SPORTS EVENTS

Students who attend (HOME) or (AWAY) sports events are expected to stay in the gym while games are in progress.

1. Students may leave the gym at half-time or between games. If a student must leave the gymnasium for any reason at any other time, the student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

2. Students may not leave the building at any time once having entered the building. Violation of this rule will result in a readmission charge or the student may not be readmitted at all.

3. Preschool, Kindergarten, lst, 2nd and 3rd grade students should be accompanied by a parent. 4. No canned or open-cup soda will be allowed in the gym. You must drink soda in the lobby. 5. No paper, gum, or bits of candy are to be thrown on the playing floor or on spectators. 6. Cheerleaders are to sit together as a group when not performing.

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7. ONLY Iuka Grade School students may sit in the area marked "Pep Club".

Sportsmanship: Good sportsmanship is expected of all students. Any person, including adults, who behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner during an athletic 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 School Board hearing. 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; * fighting or otherwise striking or threatening another person; * failing to obey the instructions of a school district employee; and * engaging in any activity which is illegal or disruptive.

Any problems should be reported to the supervisor who is in charge at each home game. Students who refuse to follow directions from school personnel may be required to move to another seat or to leave the school premises. Students may also be forbidden to attend any or all future games.

DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY

Students or parents shall pay for damages to school property. Accidental or unavoidable damages to school property should be reported immediately. Textbooks are owned by the district and loaned to students for a nominal fee. Each student is responsible for the books assigned to him/her and must pay for lost or damaged books. The length of time to remit payment is set by the Superintendent in each case. No charge will be made for damage which is completely unavoidable.

DISCIPLINE

(See also: “Conduct”)

Illinois law now requires that students who chronically disrupt the educative process in the classroom must be removed from that setting. In such cases, it may be necessary for school personnel to administer an appropriate form of punishment to discourage a repetition of the undesirable behavior.

GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Disciplinary action (including suspension or expulsion) may be taken against any student guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco materials, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or controlled substances, look-alike drugs and drug paraphernalia;

2. Using, possessing, controlling, or transferring a weapon – to include pellet or paintball guns. 3. Using or possessing electronic devices such as signaling and cellular radio-telecommunication devices, unless

authorized and approved by the Building Principal; this includes cell phones, texting devices, cameras, camera phones, mp3 players, and video gaming devices.

4 Using or possessing a laser pointer unless under a staff member's supervision and in the context of instruction;

5. Disobeying directives from staff members or school officials and/or rules and regulations governing student conduct;

6. Using harassing or intimidating conduct, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that unreasonably interferes with a student’s educational performance, or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. (Examples of prohibited conduct include name-calling, using derogatory slurs, or wearing or possessing items depicting or implying hatred or prejudice.) This prohibited conduct includes acts of violence, force, noise, coercion, threats, fear, or other comparable conduct toward anyone or urging other students to engage in such conduct.;

7. Causing or attempting to cause damage to, or stealing or attempting to steal, school property or another person's personal property;

8. Unexcused absenteeism; State law and Board policy on truancy control will be used with chronic and habitual truants;

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9. Involvement in gangs or gang-related activities, including the display of gang symbols or paraphernalia. A "gang" is any group of 2 or more persons whose purpose includes the commission of illegal acts;

10. Engaging in any activity that constitutes an interference with school purposes or an educational function or any disruptive activity;

11. Directing obscene, vulgar or indecent language or gestures at staff or fellow students or wearing apparel which displays obscene, vulgar or indecent language or graphics.

Grounds for disciplinary action apply whenever the student's misconduct 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 other time when the

school is being used by a school group; 2. Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, or event, or any activity or event which 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 may reasonably be considered to be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff

member, or an interference with school purposes or an educational function.

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

Disciplinary measures, include but are not limited to, the following:

1. Personal counseling. 2. Withholding of privileges. 3. Seizure of contraband. 4. Suspension from school and all school activities. A suspended student is prohibited from being on school

grounds. 5. Suspension of bus riding privileges. 6. Expulsion from school and all school-sponsored activities and events. An expelled student is prohibited

from being on school grounds. 7. Notification of juvenile authorities whenever the conduct involves illegal drugs (controlled substances), look-

alikes, alcohol, or weapons. 8. Notification of parent(s)/guardian(s). 9. Removal from classroom. 10. In-school suspension. 11. Detention or Saturday school.

A student who is subject to suspension or expulsion may, if necessary, be transferred to an alternative school

program out of the district.

SUSPENSION PROCEDURES

When a student's behavior is disruptive of, or jeopardizes, the learning environment for other students, the school may resort to having the child picked up at school by the parent. An extreme case may call for suspending the student.

In-School Suspension may be used at the discretion of the School Administration. In-House suspension will be administered as follows:

A. The student's desk will be placed outside the Administrative office. B. The student will begin work at the time he/she arrives at school but no later than 8:25 a.m. The student will be given

a drink/bathroom break at 10:00 a.m. At 2:00 p.m. the student will be given a drink/bathroom break and then return to work until school dismisses. The student will receive credit for the work done and any tests given.

Out-of-School Suspension - When a student is suspended, the Superintendent will notify the parents immediately and the Board of Education as soon as possible.

When a student is suspended the Superintendent/Principal may call the parents and request that they come to

the school and get the child. An explanation of the reasons for the suspension, the duration of the suspension and

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amends required for reinstatement (if applicable) will be given the parent in writing. If the parents cannot be reached or have no means of coming for the child, he/she will be detained until the end of the school day. All suspensions will be reported to the Board of Education.

SUSPENSION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

First Offense. At the discretion of school administration, a first-time offender for gross disobedience or misconduct on the school bus will receive one of the following, depending on the severity of the offense:

A. Warning B. Detention C. 3 Day In-House Suspension D. 3 Day Bus Suspension

Second Offense. The Superintendent may suspend a pupil from the bus for 3-5 days. Parents may meet with the

Board to discuss the matter; but suspension will start as soon as possible when parents are notified by telephone or in person. A certified letter to parents will follow.

Third Offense. The Superintendent may suspend a student from riding the bus for 10 days. Parents may meet with

the Board to discuss the matter; but suspension will start as soon as possible when parents are notified by telephone or in person. A certified letter to parents will follow.

Fourth Offense. For safety reasons the Board may suspend a student from riding the bus for more than 10 days

and up to the remainder of the school year. Pending the meeting between the parents, child, and Board of Education, the Superintendent shall suspend the child from riding the bus for an additional 10 days.

All notification letters to parents will provide a full statement of the reason for the punishment/ suspension, and

provide for a right to review a suspension from the bus with the Board.

CPR/AED TRAINING VIDEO

Public Act 98-0305 requires school districts to post a link to the Illinois High School Athletic Association’s demonstrative video concerning “hands only” CPR and use of an AED in emergency situations. Please visit the

following link to view the video.

http://ihsa.org/Resources/SportsMedicine/CPRTraining.aspx

DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATERIALS

When a student or a student group seeks to distribute or post non-school-sponsored written material on campus, he/she must comply with specific requirements and procedures adopted by the Board of Education. A copy of the Board's policy may be obtained through the school office.

DRESS AND PERSONAL GROOMING CODE

Students are expected to dress in a manner that will not disrupt the learning process, constitute a health or safety hazard, or violate civil law. It is expected and required that all students dress in a manner that is deemed appropriate and tasteful by district administration. If you have a question concerning the appropriateness of clothing, please contact the office. Parents are expected to encourage good taste in the clothing of their children. It is believed that students will want to dress in a manner indicative of the pride they have in their school and themselves. Every effort will be made to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the building. During weeks of extreme heat (above 85oF), district administration will consider the use of the air conditioning system. The use of the air conditioner will be at the sole discretion of District Administration.

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Students in all grades may wear shorts when deemed appropriate by their parents, however, students will not be exempt from required outdoor activities because of wearing of shorts. Students may only wear shorts during the school day if they are worn to school.

When weather permits, and children are allowed to play outside, shorts should be worn under dresses.

All students are expected to observe the basic standards of cleanliness, modesty, and good grooming.

1. NO BARE MIDRIFF. (A good rule to follow; if you extend both arms and then raise them over your head, if

your midriff is exposed your shirt / blouse is to short and will not be permitted at school.) HALTER TOPS, TUBE TOPS, TANK TOPS CROP TOPS ARE PROHIBITED.

2. SHORTS, SKIRTS AND DRESSES MUST BE AN APPROPRIATE AND TASTEFUL LENGTH AS

DEEMED ACCEPTABLE BY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION; Girls should wear shorts under dresses due to P.E. and playground activities.

3. NO SHIRTS WITH SUGGESTIVE SLOGANS / SAYINGS.

4. NO SHIRTS WITH CIGARETTE OR ALCOHOL ADVERTISEMENTS 5. NO BASKETBALL JERSEYS WORN AS AN OUTER GARMENT UNLESS OVER A “T”-SHIRT WITH

SLEEVES.

6. NO HATS OR HOODS WILL BE WORN IN THE SCHOOL BY ANY STUDENT. 7. NO CHAINS (Choker, etc.) OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED AT SCHOOL.

9. PANTS AND SKIRTS WILL BE WORN IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE

GARMENT WAISTBAND WILL BE POSITIONED ON THE PERSONS WAIST. ADDITIONALLY, PANTS WILL BE WORN IN SUCH A MANNER AS NOT TO DRAG THE GROUND.

10. HAIR COLORS (GREEN, BLUE, PINK, PURPLE, ETC.) THAT ARE NOT A NATURAL COLOR OR HAIR

ARRANGEMENTS/HAIR STYLES THAT ARE DEEMED DISTRACTING TO THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL UNDERGARMENTS OR UNDERGARMENTS STRAPS BE VISIBLE. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO “T – SHIRTS” VISIBLE AS A RESULT OF AN OPEN COLLAR SHIRT OR WORN UNDER A BASKETBALL JERSEY.

1. Pants and/or shorts will not contain holes above the acceptable length of shorts (as defined in Dress and Personal Grooming Code)

2. Clothing must not be too tight. This is subject to the discretion of the teachers and School Administration. NOTE: No tie straps, spaghetti straps or tube tops may be worn by any girl in any grade.

Jewelry(including piercings other than on the ear), tattoos and other apparel items which are disruptive of the education process or which present a potential health/safety hazard to the individual or others are not permitted.

School Administration shall have the final discretion to determine appropriateness and tastefulness of the dress and grooming of the students for school hours, during extracurricular activities, and during any school sponsored event and will require the remedy of any violations. Remedies may include, but are not limited to, requiring students to turn the clothing inside out or removing disruptive apparel items (jewelry, chokers, chains, etc.). Parents may also be called to bring a change of clothing for their child.

EARLY DISMISSAL

Typically, early dismissals are listed on the calendar which is sent out at the beginning of each month. They are normally associated with the school day prior to holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) and the day of the Kindergarten Graduation, 8th Grade graduation, and the 8th Grade banquet. Also, unless otherwise noted on the calendar, school is dismissed early the third Tuesday of each month for the regular monthly teachers' meeting.

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However, while such dates and times are pre-announced, there are those very rare instances when early dismissal may be necessary due to the threat of inclement weather (flash flooding, snow, ice, etc.) even after school is in session. In such cases, an earnest effort is made to announce the early dismissal by radio (WJBD in Salem) and in some cases individually by phone. It is in these emergency cases that we must rely on accurate and up-to-date emergency phone numbers. It is extremely important that parents provide the school with an emergency phone number (preferably two).

EMERGENCY DISASTER DRILLS

Learning to be prepared for disaster situations is an important part of the student's education. Fire, tornado, bus evacuation, building lockdown, and earthquake drills are conducted in schools throughout the State during the school year. Students are taught the rules and procedures to be followed during an emergency at school and are regularly drilled in those procedures. For purposes of reinforcement, parents are encouraged to quiz their child about what to do in the various emergency situations at school and at home.

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - SEX EQUITY

No student shall, on the basis of his/her sex, race or ethnicity be denied equal access to programs, activities, services or benefits, or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage or opportunity. Students and parents have the right to initiate a grievance or complaint of illegal discrimination. The grievance or complaint should be directed to the Administration.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS

GRADE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS

Grades of all extra-curricular participants are reviewed by teachers every week. A student is eligible to attend practice sessions or to compete in extra-curricular events for the week following the review only if the review shows that he/she:

1. Has maintained an overall grade point average of "C" in the major subject areas (Reading, Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Consumer Ed./Health, Music and Art);

2. Has not received a failing grade (F) in any of these major subjects; AND 3. Has not received an office referral for behavior during the monitored week; 4. Eligibility for participation in Peewee Basketball and Cheerleading is based on SIJHSAA rules which govern

regular competitive sports activities and the Iuka PTO Bylaws. Eligibility reviews will be conducted every week in the afternoon of the last school day of the week with the following

exceptions: 1. During weeks of standardized assessments (PARCC Assessment)

2. During weeks with less than four attendance days. 3. During weeks that end in an emergency dismissal (snow day, weather dismissal) 4. During the first week after report cards are distributed.

5. Final discretion to determine weeks of eligibility review will fall to the athletic director and District Administration.

Students who are ineligible three (3) times during a season will be dismissed from the team.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPORTS PARTICIPANTS

Student participation in school-sponsored extra-curricular athletic activities is contingent upon the following:

I . The student must meet the academic criteria set forth in the Board policy on Extra-curricular and Co-Curricular Activities.

2. Written permission must be given by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for the student's participation, giving the District

full waiver of responsibility of the risks involved.

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3. A physical examination of the student must be conducted by a physician and an accompanying written

statement assuring that the student's health status allows for active athletic participation must be submitted to the District.

FEES

The Board of Education each year adopts a schedule of fees to be charged for workbooks, special materials and other fees. Each student entering Iuka District No. 7 is encouraged to pay his/her fees when school begins or whenever the student enrolls. Registration fees for all grades is $40(Forty Dollars), however, no student will be denied an education if he/she is financially unable to pay the fees.

FIELD TRIPS

All field trips must receive prior approval from the Administration. Consideration is given to the educational value to the students, transportation cost involved, and possible hazards. Great care is taken to assure adequate adult supervision of students.

At the beginning of each school year (normally at registration in the Fall), parents are asked to sign a field trip

participation permit slip to cover field trips to be taken during the coming school year. A student who does not have a signed permission slip on file will not be permitted to participate in the field trip.

Parents and students should be aware that the school reserves the right to exclude students from field trips if the

student's record of behavior at school indicates that the student might pose a potential threat to the educational benefit of the trip for other students or might threaten the welfare of others. A student may also be excluded from a field trip when it is determined by the classroom teacher and administration that the student's educational interests would best be served by his/her remaining at school under supervision to complete unfinished homework and other assignments. The exclusion of a student from a field trip does not comprise an excused absence from school.

FUND RAISING PROJECTS

School Related. All school-sponsored or PTO sponsored fund raising projects must have prior approval of the Superintendent.

Non-School Related. The general collection of funds or donations from children on school premises (including

buses) without the prior approval from the Administration is forbidden. Likewise, the sale of tickets and the distribution of advertising or flyers for other than school activities shall not be carried on without prior approval from the Administration.

GRADES AND GRADE CARDS

The school term is divided into four (4), 9-week periods. Report cards are sent home with the students one week after the end of each 9-week period. At the end of 4 weeks into each grading period, teachers notify parents of any students making failing grades for that period. The standard grading scale at all grade levels is as follows:

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GRADING SYSTEM

Numeric Conversion Table Table 1

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Letter Numeric Numeric Numeric Point Point Grade Range Assignment Median Grade Value

+ = > 100 5.25 A ) 93 - 100 95 - 99.9 97 5.0 5.00 - 93 - 94.9 4.50

+ 91 - 92.9 4.25 B ) 85 - 92 87 - 90.9 89 4.0 4.00 - 85 - 86.9 3.50

+ 83 - 84.9 3.25 C ) 77 - 84 79 - 82.9 81 3.0 3.00 - 77 - 78.9 2.50

+ 75 - 76.9 2.25 D ) 70 - 76 72 - 74.9 73 2.0 2.00 - 70 - 71.9 1.50

F ) < 70 < 70 1.0 1.00

Grade Interpretation Table Table 2

Letter Point Point Normal Grade Grade Range Interpretation Distribution

A 5.0 4.50 - 5.25 Excellent 7%

B 4.0 3.50 - 4.49 Good 24%

C 3.0 2.50 - 3.49 Satisfactory 38%

D 2.0 1.50 - 2.49 Minimal Achievement 24%

F 1.0 < 1.49 Failing 7%

Grade Correlate Table Table 3

Grade Mark Interpretation Correlate

S Meeting all of the expectations ~ A-B

S- Meeting most of the expectations ~ B-C

I Needs encouragement and improvement ~ C-D

U Failing to meet most expectations ~ D-F

Grades in the following subject areas are used for averaging, reporting and eligibility purposes: Reading, Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Consumer Ed./ Health, Music, Art, Band, and Elective Classes.

Honor Roll. An Honor Roll for Grades 4 - 8 is computed each term based on a 5.25 scale. Designations shall be determined as follows:

High Honors All grades in "A" range Honors Maximum of two B's with no grade less than "B" range Honorable Mention All grades must be an “A” or a “B”

A copy of the Honor Roll will be posted in the main hallway at school and copies will be sent to local newspapers and

radio stations. Academic Honors. Each year a Valedictorian is designated and honored at the 8th grade graduation ceremony. This honor is awarded to the student who has maintained the highest grade point average in grade level work over a period of

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3 school years (grades 6 - 8). Likewise, the Salutatorian award is bestowed upon the student who has maintained the second highest grade point average in grade level work over the same 3-year period.

GROOMING

As a part of the health education program at Iuka Grade School students are encouraged to demonstrate good grooming habits. Students' dress and grooming must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching/leaming climate, or compromise reasonable standards of health, safety, and decency. Great emphasis is placed on the manner in which our own health habits and condition affect others with whom we associate daily.

Generally, the matter of personal hygiene is just that - personal ... EXCEPT when one's personal care has been so neglected as to be offensive to other students and adults. Such conditions are disruptive of the educative process and will be handled accordingly in the interest of others.

Repeated reports from students, teachers or parents about such an offensive situation (e.g. headlice) will result in the student's being referred to the school nurse for counseling about the matter. The student's failure to remedy the situation, will result in a notification letter to the parent (a) describing the nature of the problem, (b) the fact that prior efforts to remedy have apparently failed, and (c) a warning that exclusion from school and/or a report to the Department of Children and Family Services may result if the condition is not remedied promptly (See "Child Abuse and Neglect").

GYM SHOES

In order to help avoid unnecessary accidents in the gym and to help prevent deterioration of the gym floor from oil and dirt, all students are required to bring an extra pair of tennis shoes to be left in their classroom for days when they must play in the gym. All gym shoes must be clearly labeled with a permanent marker.

HANDICAP PARKING

Handicap parking zones are provided on school premises. Parking in these zones is a violation of state law unless the driver's car is marked by a handicap sticker or license plate.

HEALTH & HEALTH SERVICES

A certified nurse is employed by the district on a part-time basis. Among many other duties, the school nurse is responsible for the coordination of numerous health-related activities which are provided to students free of charge each year.

A Visual Screening Test is administered annually to all students in Kindergarten through 8th grades. A Hearing Screening Test is administered annually to all students in Kindergarten, through 8 grades. A Dental Examination is required in grades Kindergarten, second, and sixth by May 15 of that school year. A Tuberculosis Test is provided for school personnel and for 8th graders who work in the cafeteria. , Head Lice Checks will began the first week and continue on an as needed basis during the school year. Iuka Grade

School has a “No Nit” policy. This means if your child has nits or live bugs, they will not be allowed at school. If nits or live bugs are found in your child’s hair, they will be sent home. They must be accompanied by a parent and brought to the nurse’s office to be examined before they will be allowed to return to school. They will not be allowed to ride the bus or be in school until released by the school nurse.

Dispensing of medication in any form, including aspirin, is discouraged in Illinois schools. However, the school realizes that there are times when prescribed medicines are necessary during the school day. Only medications which are necessary to maintain the child in school are dispensed. The Board of Education has set forth a very specific policy regarding this subject. Therefore, parents are advised to contact the school nurse about this policy BEFORE sending ANY medication to school with their child. A special permission form, signed by a physician and a parent, must be on file in the school office before any medicine can be dispensed. NOTE: A student may possess medication prescribed for asthma for immediate use at the student's discretion, provided the student's parent(s)/guardian(s) have completed and signed the school's authorization form. The School District shall incur no liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury arising from a student's self-administration of medication or the medication's storage by school

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personnel. Parent(s)/guardian(s) must indemnify and hold harmless the School District and its employees and agents, against any claims, except a claim based on willful and wanton conduct, arising out of a student's self-administration of medication or the storage of the medication by school personnel.

Asbestos Management Plan: This formal plan is available for inspection by any interested individual by appointment

made through the Asbestos Program Manager's Office at least one working day in advance. Because of the importance attached to the Management Plan and its extreme size and complexity, a staff person familiar with the plan must be present to assist you in your examination of the plan in our offices.

If you wish a copy of the Management Plan, a copy can be made available within 30 days of receipt of a written request at a reasonable cost per page, to be paid in advance. Since the plan comprises several pages but is also divided into several sections, please be sure to request only those pages of the Management Plan which you need. The Asbestos Program Manager's Office will be happy to assist you in this matter.

Pesticide Management: Efforts will be made to avoid the use of pesticides by adequate pest-proofing of facilities,

good sanitation practices, selection of pest-resistant plant materials, and appropriate horticulture practices. When pesticide application is necessary, the least toxic material, adequate for the job, will be chosen whenever possible. Parents have a right to advance notification of pesticide application and may signify their desire to be notified by registering for such notification at the school office.

HOMEWORK

Homework may be assigned by the teacher or undertaken by the student voluntarily either as a means of self-improvement or as a means for making up work deficiencies. The amount and kind of homework is left largely to the discretion of the classroom teacher. The teacher is allowed this freedom in order to adapt assignments to the needs and capacities of individual pupils.

HOT MEAL PROGRAM

MEALS

Breakfast, consisting of a balanced diet, is available to students each morning. No money is collected at the time of serving. (See "Collection System" below). A nutritious lunch consisting of a balanced diet is available to students each school day. Students may, however, bring their own lunch to school. Drinks may not be transported to school in cans or glass containers - Students are not permitted to bring soda as their drink for lunch but may substitute tea, juice or water. The student may, if desired, purchase milk from the school. In order to meet federal requirements we serve milk with each lunch. However, if your child is allergic to milk, he/she may bring a substitute drink. A physician's statement must be on file in order to permit this substitution. Students should not bring meal items that need to be heated prior to consumption.

Regular Breakfast: $1.25 Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

Regular Lunch: $2.65 Reduced Lunch: $0.40

Milk: $0.35

COLLECTION SYSTEM

Meal count is taken by the teacher each morning. NO MONEY IS TRANSACTED at that time. A statement of account is sent home weekly to notify parents of any balance due or any credit which they may have coming. Money is collected on Mondays or on the first school day of the week, as the case may be. The amount collected on collection day is applied to the student's account. The new balance is reflected on the next statement. Parents may pay in advance if they wish, however, if the student has an outstanding lunch balance of $50.00 or more, they will no longer be able to charge lunch or breakfast. If the student is no longer able to charge lunch or breakfast, an alternate meal will be provided until the account is brought current. Regardless of the balance of a student account, students will be able to pay for lunch or breakfast on any day, if they have the funds to pay for the lunch on hand. This includes students who are no longer able to charge a meal due to an outstanding balance over $50.

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FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS

At the time of registration all parents should receive an application blank for free and reduced price meals. We ENCOURAGE parents to apply if they believe they may qualify. The information provided is considered extremely confidential, and we take great care to guard that confidentiality. Likewise, we take great care to assure that students who receive free or reduced price lunches are never "singled out" in any way. Federal reimbursement for free and reduced price meals served will be given to some school district somewhere in this country if not to Iuka. If you believe you might qualify, PLEASE apply! You could benefit and when you benefit so does the school.

MENUS

Menus of school meals are sent home with students, published in the Salem Times Commoner, and listed on the school bulletin board and on the school’s website at www.iukaschool.com.

INSURANCE

The school district has insurance coverage for any student participating in a school sponsored event, including, but not limited to the normal educational day and extra-curricular events that they are participating in. This coverage is secondary to the parents’ personal coverage. Information about this coverage may be obtained in the office.

INTERNET USE

It is impossible to totally control all Internet materials, and a persistent user may discover controversial information. As is the case with encyclopedias, periodicals, dictionaries and other resources traditionally found in libraries, the School District cannot completely eliminate the possibility that some users may access Internet material that is not consistent with the educational mission, goals and policies of the school district. On the other hand, the District believes that the benefits of Internet access to teachers and students in the form of information resources far exceed any disadvantages.

The Iuka School District has taken precautions to restrict access to controversial materials. At school, student access

to and use of the Internet will be monitored as any other classroom activity. Also, Acceptable Use regulations and guidelines have been adopted by the school to govern the use of the Internet by students and staff. While students are oriented each year on acceptable and unacceptable use of the Internet, parents should likewise familiarize themselves with the school’s regulations by requesting a copy from the school’s technology coordinator or by reviewing the district’s policy on the school’s website at www.iukaschool.com.

Internet Acceptable Usage Policy

Iuka Community Consolidated School District No.7 Internet connection will provide access to vast amounts

of information and resources that will be beneficial to both staff and students. Because of the large amount of

data, a usage policy is established to regulate some of this exchange.

Inappropriate usage of the network will result in disciplinary action as deemed necessary by the

administration. It may also result in criminal and/or legal action taken against the violator.

Using the network for commercial advertising

Using copyrighted material in reports without permission

Using the network to lobby for votes

Using the network to access pornography of any type

Using the network to send/receive messages that are discriminatory in any manner

Using the network to send/receive messages that contain obscenities

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Using the network to send/receive messages that are racist and/or sexist

Using the network to provide information that others may use inappropriately

Using the network to send /receive inflammatory messages

Using the network to send/receive a message with someone else’s name on it

Using the network to send/receive a message that is inconsistent with the School-Community

Philosophy

Creating a computer virus and placing it on the network

Accessing the network from an unauthorized station

Using a proxy server to access restricted sites

If inappropriate conduct is noticed, it is the responsibility of the witness to report it to the administration

The board of education and its employees are not responsible for any damage that may occur from the use

of the Internet. The board of education is also not responsible for any inappropriate usage by the student. The

internet is to be used at the student’s own risk, and the student shall be held responsible for his or her own

conduct.

KINDERGARTEN ADMITTANCE

Kindergarten students may enter school provided they have attained the age of five (5) on or before September 1 of the year during which the regular school term begins. If a child has not reached the age of 5 by September 1, a parent may request that the child be tested to determine if the child is mature enough and can pass the academic requirements needed to attend school. All decisions by the school district will be final.

LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERROGATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS

It is the responsibility of the school to protect each student and help assure that the student's legal rights are not violated. However, a police officer must be permitted to arrest a student on school property during the school day when the officer possesses a warrant. Otherwise, whenever an agency or police official requests to interview a student in school the request will be handled in the most judicious manner.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

Once students arrive on school grounds, they may not leave for any reason without special permission through the school office.

LIBRARY SERVICES

The library is a place to work, not a social room. It is an extension of the curriculum and is a major part of the educational program. All materials borrowed from the library are to be returned at the time designated, and the person checking out such material is responsible for it until it is returned. A student may check out two items at one time for one week with an opportunity to renew for an additional one week. A fine of 2 cents per day is charged for material returned after the due dates for days school is in session. If a student loses a book he/she should immediately report it as lost. Each student is responsible for the items he/she checks out. Lost or damaged material must be replaced or paid for by the student.

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LOITERING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

Students should not remain on school grounds or in the building after school is dismissed each day unless the student is participating in a school sponsored activity or has special permission through the office. A parent or guardian may be called to come to the school to pick up a student who is in violation of this rule.

LOST AND FOUND

Personal items brought to school should be clearly and permanently labeled with the student's name. Students and parents should be aware that lost or misplaced articles may be collected and held at a central location in or near the office and then only for a short period of time. Unclaimed items are then contributed to local charitable organizations every few weeks.

MAKEUP WORK

It is the duty of the STUDENT to find out from the teacher(s) what assignments have been missed. The schedule for makeup work is...

1. A 2-day grace period beginning the day the student returns will be allowed for the student to find out what assignments have been missed.

2. After the grace period, the student will be granted one school day per day absent to turn in his/her assignments).

Example: The student returns to school on Monday after having missed 3 days the previous week. The grace period includes Monday and Tuesday. Student will be granted 3 days (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) to complete makeup work.

3. A grade of zero will be recorded for each makeup assignment not submitted by the deadline.

For the sake of consistency, this schedule will be followed closely; however, teachers may grant some leniency for the

first month of school to give students an opportunity to fully understand this procedure and what is expected of them when it comes to makeup work. Students are required to make up all assignments from both excused and unexcused absences. Students who use a planned absence, planned family vacation, or miss class due to a school activity will be allowed the same grace period as a normal absence.

MEDICAID BILLING

Medicaid reimbursement is a source of federal funds approved by Congress to help school districts maintain and improve special education services. Therapy and diagnostic services provided to your child are partially reimbursable. Unless you object in writing, both Kaskaskia Special Education District #801 and Iuka C.C.S.D. #7 will claim Medicaid/KidCare reimbursement for services provided (dispensing medication, speech therapy, etc.). These claims will have no impact on your ability to receive Medicaid funding either at the time of services, or in the future.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Iuka Community Consolidated School District No. 7 is to produce self-directed, goal oriented, well-adjusted individuals, both physically and mentally, and who have a positive direction in life. This will be accomplished by providing a meaningful and challenging curriculum developed and taught by a highly qualified and dedicated faculty in a safe, productive environment that is conducive to learning.

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PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY

PART I. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS Iuka CCSD #7 agrees to implement the following statutory requirements: Consistent with section 1118, the school will work to ensure that the required school level parental involvement policies meet the requirements of section 1118 of the ESEA, and each include, as a component, a school-parent compact consistent with section 1118(d) of the ESEA. Schools will notify parents of the policy in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand. The policy will be made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents and the school. In carrying out the Title I, Part A, parental involvement requirements, to the extent practicable, the school will provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children, including providing information and school reports required under section 1111 of the ESEA in an understandable and uniform format and including alternative formats upon request and, to the extent practicable, in language parents understand. If the school-wide program plan for Title I, Part A, developed under section 1114(b) of the ESEA, is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school will submit any parent comments with the plan when the school submits the plan to the local educational agency (school district). The school will involve the parents of children served in Title I, Part A schools in decisions about how the 1 percent of Title I, Part A funds reserved for parental involvement is spent, and will ensure that not less than 95 percent of the 1 percent reserved goes directly to the schools. The school will build its own and the parent’s capacity for strong parental involvement, in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement. The school will provide other reasonable support for parental involvement activities under section 1118 of the ESEA as the parents may request. The school will be governed by the following statutory definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs, activities, and procedures in accordance with this definition: Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring— (A) that parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; (B) that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school; (C) that parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on

advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; (D) the carrying out of other activities, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA. PART II. DESCRIPTION OF HOW SCHOOLS WILL IMPLEMENT REQUIRED SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY COMPONENTS Iuka CCSD #7 will take the following actions to involve parents in the joint development of its school parental involvement plan under section 1118 of the ESEA: Annual review of policy components at community wide Title I informational meeting and Title I Advisory Committee meeting. Iuka CCSD #7 will take the following actions to involve parents in the process of school review and improvement under section 1116 of the ESEA: Annual review of process of school review and improvement at community wide Title I informational meeting and Title I Advisory Committee meeting.

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Iuka CCSD #7 will hold an annual meeting to inform parents of the school’s participation in Title I, Part A programs, and to explain the Title I, Part A requirements and the right of parents to be involved in Title I, Part A programs. The school will convene the meeting at a time convenient for parents and will offer a flexible number of additional parental involvement meetings, such as in the morning or evening, so that as many parents as possible are able to attend. The school will invite all parents of children participating in Title I, Part A programs to this meeting, and will encourage them to attend, by: Early notification of meeting date and time. Meeting scheduled for convenience of parent involvement. Allow open forum format to encourage parent input. Iuka CCSD #7 will provide parents of participating children information in a timely manner about Title I, Part A programs that includes a description and explanation of the school’s curriculum, the forms of academic assessment used to measure children’s progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet by: Notification of student progress on benchmarking and progress monitoring Iuka CCSD #7 will at the request of parents, provide opportunities for regular meetings for parents to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions about the education of their children. The school will respond to any such suggestions as soon as practicably possible by: Allowing parents to communicate with teachers and staff in a timely manner Iuka CCSD #7 will provide each parent an individual student report about the performance of their child on the State assessment in at least math, language arts and reading by: Annual release of individual student data from the Illinois State Achievement Test and district wide data on the School Report Card. Iuka CCSD #7 will take the following actions to provide each parent timely notice when their child has been assigned or has been taught for four (4) or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified within the meaning of the term in section 200.56 of the Title I Final Regulations (67 Fed. Reg. 71710, December 2, 2002) by: Timely notification by mail in such instances.

Iuka CCSD #7 will provide assistance to parents of children served by the school, as appropriate, in understanding topics by undertaking the actions described in this paragraph -- the state’s academic content standards, the state’s student academic achievement standards, the state and local academic assessments including alternate assessments, the requirements of Part A, how to monitor their child’s progress, and how to work with educators: Iuka CCSD #7 will provide materials and training to help parents work with their children to improve their children’s academic achievement, such as literacy training and using technology, as appropriate, to foster parental involvement, by: Providing materials, upon request, from parents. Iuka CCSD #7 will, with the assistance of its parents, educate its teachers, pupil services personnel, principals and other staff in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to implement and coordinate parent programs and build ties between parents and schools, by: Providing an avenue of two way communication between the school and home.

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PART IV. ADOPTION This School Parental Involvement Policy has been developed jointly with, and agreed on with, parents of children participating in Title I, Part A programs, as evidenced by Annual Title I Advisory Committee Meeting held on Friday, May 27, 2011.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS

By state regulation, physical education is a required part of each child's educational program and each student receives a grade for participating in the program.

A note from a parent requesting that their child be excused from P.E. due to an illness or recovery from an illness will be honored for periods of up to three (3) consecutive days. A physician's note may be required for periods of longer than 3-days in order for a student to be excused. Students will lose no credit for not participating during these excused periods. However, grades in P.E. WILL BE reduced for unexcused non-participation. For the sake of consistency, students who do not participate in P.E. (whether excused or not) will not be permitted to participate in physical activities during recess periods.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

A student's parent(s)/guardian(s) must present proof that the student was examined by a licensed health care provider

and received the immunizations against, and screenings for, preventable communicable diseases, as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health rules:

1. within one year before entering kindergarten or the first grade; 2. upon entering the sixth and ninth grades; and 3. whenever a student first enrolls in a District school, regardless of the student's grade.

Failure to comply with the above requirements by the first day of school of the current school year will result in the

student's exclusion from school until the required health forms are presented to the District. If a medical reason prevents a student from receiving a required immunization by the first day of school, the student must present, by the first day of school, an immunization schedule and a statement of the medical reasons causing the delay. The schedule and statement of medical reasons must be signed by the physician, registered nurse, or local health department responsible for administering the immunizations. All new students who are first-time registrants shall have 30 days following registration to comply with the health examination and immunization regulations.

Sports Physicals. A physical examination is required of all students who are involved in locally sanctioned competitive sports activities (this includes tryouts, official games, and sports practice sessions). This also includes participants in the Pee Wee Sports Program. The school arranges for the scheduling of a physician to conduct such examinations at the school.

Dental Exams. Each child in the second and sixth grades is required to have dental examination. Each child must present proof of having been examined by a dentist before May 15 of the school year. If a child in the second or sixth grade fails to provide proof by May 15, the school may hold the child’s report card until one of the following occurs: 1. The parents present proof of a completed examination. 2. The parents provide proof that a dental examination will occur within 60 days after May 15.

PICTURES

Each year the school district contracts with a photographer to take student pictures for inclusion in the school yearbook and to be purchased in sets by parents. Purchase of picture sets is entirely optional. Accordingly, the School District, in collecting payment for student pictures, requires that picture money be paid in advance, no later than the day before pictures are taken. In the interest of fairness, special payment arrangements with the photographer are not acceptable. Parents are asked to be diligent about adhering to this rule in order to avoid unnecessary embarrassment for their child.

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PROBLEM RESOLUTION

Most school problems arise as the result of misunderstandings between teachers, students, and/or parents. Parents are asked to follow the line of authority whenever a problem arises. The parent should contact the teacher first to discuss the problem at hand. If, after allowing ample time for the problem to be resolved, the parent is not satisfied, then the Building Principal and Superintendent (in that order) should be contacted to help bring the problem to a satisfactory resolution. If, however, the parent is not satisfied, a place on the Board agenda can be arranged. In matters pertaining to bus transportation issues, parents should seek resolution of a problem by contacting the bus contractor first, then the Building Principal, followed by the Superintendent and finally the Board of Education by way of placement on the agenda. Parents who fail to follow this procedure of appeal can expect to be re-routed by the Board and Administration through the proper channels of authority.

PROMOTION AND RETENTION

A child may be retained when it appears that he/she will profit from repeating the experience. The decision to retain a student is made uniformly, based on objective, nondiscriminatory criteria, and consistent with teacher evaluation of the student's progress. While the teacher and school administration may confer with parents regarding these matters, the final decision for grade placement rests with the Superintendent.

Several factors will be considered for retention. These factors are test scores, attendance, class grades, attitude, class participation and the recommendation of the teacher(s). All students failing a minimum of two of the six core academic subjects (science, social studies/history, math, reading, spelling, and English) shall be considered for retention. In addition, Elementary students (K-5) that fail reading will be considered for retention.

The decision to promote or not promote a student to the next grade level is based on an analysis of the student’s:

1. Successful completion of the curriculum;

2. Record of Attendance, and

3. Performance based on

A. the PARCC Test;

B. Renaissance Learning START Test; and

C. other appropriate performance testing

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

Public Displays of Affection are prohibited while on school property during normal school hours, after school hours, on school field trips or functions, and during extracurricular events, both at Iuka Grade School and while visiting other schools. Public Displays of Affection include, but are not limited to: hand holding, kissing, hugging, or putting one’s arm around another. Students are encouraged to treat each other with the utmost respect, and be responsible individuals.

RECESS ACTIVITIES

All students are expected to participate in recess activities unless they have a written excuse from a parent or doctor indicating that such activities would be injurious to their health. A pupil may, however, be kept in at recess or noon at the teacher's discretion.

If the wind chill factor is less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit then the playground supervisor will keep the students in their classrooms or in the gymnasium. Otherwise, students are supervised outside the building during recess. Students must wear coats if worn to school unless the outdoor temperature reaches at least 50 degrees.

RECORDS

The District maintains two types of school records for each student: permanent record and temporary record. These

records may be integrated. The permanent record includes: (maintained for 60 years)

Basic identifying information Academic transcripts

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Attendance record Accident and health reports Scores received on the Prairie State Achievement Examination Information pertaining to release of this record Honors and awards School-sponsored activities and athletics

The temporary record may include: (maintained for 5 years)

Family background Intelligence and aptitude scores Psychological reports Achievement test results, including scores on the Illinois Standards Achievement Test Participation in extracurricular activities Honors and awards Teacher anecdotal records Disciplinary information, including information regarding any punishment for misconduct involving drugs, weapons, or bodily harm to another Special education files Verified reports or information from non-educational persons Verified information of clear relevance to the student's education Information pertaining to release of this record

Directory information consists of identifying information and may include: name, address and gender; grade level;

birthdate and place; parents' names and addresses; academic awards, degrees and honors; information in relation to school-sponsored activities, organizations, and athletics; and period of attendance in the school. Information may be released to the general public unless the parent requests that any or all such information not be released on his/her child.

RELEASE OF INFORMATION

The records of a student will be transferred to another school in which the student has enrolled or intends to enroll upon the request of the other school, parent or student. The parent will receive prior written notice of the nature and substance of the information to be transferred and the opportunity to inspect, copy, and challenge such information. The school will grant access to information contained in student records to persons authorized or required by state or federal laws to gain such access.

The school will grant access to student records, or release information from student records, without parental consent or notification to: an employee or official of the school or school district or the State Board of Education; any person for the purpose of research, statistical reporting, or planning, provided that such person has the permission of the State Superintendent of Education and provided that no student or parent can be identified from the information released pursuant to a court order.

Information may be released to appropriate persons without parental consent in an emergency if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health and safety of the student or other persons. The parents will be notified as soon as possible of the information released, the date of the release, the person, agency or organization receiving the information, and the purpose of the release.

Any release of information not provided for herein requires the written consent of the parent. The parent has the right to inspect and copy such records, to challenge the contents of such reports, and to limit consent to designated records or portions of information within the records.

CHALLENGE PROCEDURES

Parents have the right to challenge any entry (except grades) in the school student records on the basis of accuracy, relevance, and/or propriety. The request for a hearing must be submitted in writing to the Superintendent and must contain notice of the specific entry or entries to be challenged and the basis of the challenge. The Superintendent will schedule an informal conference with the parents within 15 school days of receipt of the request for a hearing. If the challenge is not resolved by the informal hearing conference, formal procedures will be initiated. A hearing officer will be appointed by the school.

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The hearing officer must conduct a hearing within a reasonable time, but no later than 15 days after the informal conference, unless an extension of time is agreed upon by the parents and school officials. The hearing officer will notify parents and school officials of the time and place of the hearing. The decision of the hearing officer must be rendered no later than 10 school days after the conclusion of the hearing. Any party has the right to appeal the decision of the local hearing officer to the Superintendent of the educational service region within 20 school days after such decision is transmitted.

FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the district receives a request for access.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy or their rights.

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 disclosure without consent.

4. The right to file with the U.S. Department of Education a complaint concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

5. The right to obtain a copy of the district student records policy. A copy of the policy is available from the district office.

6. The right to request the restriction of disclosure of Directory Information. A copy of the request form may be obtained from the district office.

RESIDENCY

By mandate of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Board of Education is required to be able to prove that the students attending this school are truly residents of this School District or are paying tuition. The only exception is for homeless children as defined by law. Non-resident students who wish to attend luka Grade School must apply for admission through the Superintendent. Tuition charges will be determined by the Board of Education based on state estimates of tuition costs (The School Code of Illinois). Refer to the district’s website (www.iukaschool.com) or contact the school office for details about residency regulations. State law strictly dictates what a district may or may not do with regard to residency.

ROOM PARTIES

Each year we invite parents to serve as room mothers to assist with special holiday celebration parties during the school year. These parties are typically scheduled as follows: Halloween in late October Christmas on the last day before Christmas vacation Valentines Day on Valentines Day or first school day prior

Parties should be scheduled for the last 30 minutes of the school day for Grades K-4 and the last 20 minutes of the school day for Grades 5-8. Arrangements for birthday treats/parties should be made with the classroom teacher not less than 3 school days in advance of the planned activity.

Parents should be aware that safety problems can be created in the school AND on the school bus by such party items as noise makers, balloons, and certain kinds of candies which can be easily spilled on the floor. Therefore, all party plans must be discussed with and approved by the classroom teacher in advance. Flowers, balloons, etc., which are delivered to the school by a florist or any other party will not be accepted at the office. Parents should provide all necessary serving and cleanup items.

Food Items for Parties and Events. Due to the threat of Hepatitis A and other communicable diseases we feel it is in the best interest of students that homemade food items not be sent to school. Food items should be prepackaged from the store (not necessarily individually wrapped) or purchased from a bakery. Food items prepared and packaged in such a manner are under the inspection of the State of Illinois; therefore, we feel that important precautions have been taken to see that communicable illnesses, virus, etc., are not transmitted.

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SEARCH AND SEIZURE

School authorities may inspect and search school property and equipment owned or controlled by the school (such as lockers, desks and parking lots), as well as personal effects left there by a student without notice to or the consent of the student. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in these places or areas or in their personal effects left there. If a search produces evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the District’s policies or rules, such evidence may be seized and impounded by school authorities, and disciplinary action may be taken. When appropriate, such evidence may be transferred to law enforcement authorities.

A search must be reasonably related to the objectives of the search and not excessively intrusive considering the age

and sex of the student and the nature of the infraction.

SELLING OR SOLICITATION

School board policy does not permit selling of magazines, candy, Christmas cards and so forth on school property without special permission from the Administration. This includes items sold for a church, scouts or just for you.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

It is the policy of the School District to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment. School District policy prohibits any form of sexual harassment. It is a violation of this policy for any student or employee of the School District to harass a student or an employee through conduct or communication of a sexual nature. The School District will act to investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or written, of sexual harassment and to discipline any student or employee who sexually harasses a student or employee of the School District. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of sexual harassment by a student or an employee of the School District, or any third person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute sexual harassment should report the alleged acts immediately to the Building Principal or the District Superintendent. Students are advised that inappropriate public displays of affection are prohibited.

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

Special needs students have a right to a free and appropriate public education. Accommodations are available for disabled students and for disabled parents/guardians who are in attendance at school events.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Musical Programs are received well here at luka. One of the very special programs of the year is the Christmas program. This annual event is held at the school in December. Another concert is held in the Spring. Parents are encouraged to support these special programs with their assistance and attendance. Students are expected to attend these activities.

A Halloween Parade is conducted each year. Students may wear or bring their costumes in the morning for the afternoon parade. Parents should keep in mind that costumes will be worn or carried in the school and parade.

Eighth Grade Banquet: Each year the PTO sponsors an 8th Grade Banquet for which the 7th Grade students serve the meal. This full evening activity is scheduled during the month of May and is a special high point for the parents and students.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All students are entitled to enjoy the rights protected by the Federal and State Constitutions and laws for persons of their age and maturity in a school setting. Students should exercise these rights reasonably and avoid violating the rights of others. Students who violate the rights of others or violate District policies or rules will be subject to disciplinary measures.

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TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

Engaging in teen dating violence that takes place at school, on school property, at school-sponsored activities, or in vehicles used for school-provided transportation is prohibited. For purposes of this policy, the term teen dating violence occurs whenever a student who is 13 to 19 years of age uses or threatens to use physical, mental, or emotional abuse to control an individual in the dating relationship; or uses or threatens to use sexual violence in the dating relationship.

Anyone with information about incidents of teen dating violence should report them to any school staff member including, but not limited to, teachers, support staff, and/or district administration. School staff shall respond to incidents of teen dating violence by following the District’s established procedures for the prevention, identification, investigation, and response to bullying and school violence.

TELEPHONE USE

The telephones in the school are for business purposes. Students will be allowed to use the phone only in emergency situations. A student may be denied use of the phone if that student could have avoided the situation by exercising reasonable forethought. Students must obtain permission from the office before making a phone call during the school day.

We encourage parents to teach their children to "stop and think" about what they may need at school before leaving home in the morning. Forming such a habit is sure to save parents and students considerable time and energy in the long run and will eliminate needless phone calls which interrupt business and classroom activities.

TITLE I

Title I is the largest Federal Aid Program offered through the Elementary and Secondary Act and Iuka Grade School presently operates a Title I Program in compliance with that act. Students are targeted for this program by the use of testing and teacher recommendation. In accordance with ESEA Section 111(h)(6) PARENTS RIGHT-TO-KNOW, the Iuka CCSD #7 gives notice to each parent of a student in a Title I School that you have the right and may request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers including, at a minimum, the following: Whether the teacher has met State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction. Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived. The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree. If at any time your child has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher not highly qualified, the school will notify you.

TRANSFERS

A pupil transferring into the school district is required to furnish a transcript from the former school. Transfer students will be enrolled conditionally, pending receipt of records from the former school. Tests may be administered where deemed necessary to determine grade level. The Board of Education reserves the right to place any student received from a non-public school in such classes as are determined appropriate by the Board of Education, Administration and Faculty.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

Transportation of Iuka Grade School students is through contracted services with owners of school buses. It is important that students, parents, teachers and the general public understand the important function of the transportation system.

There are only five reasons when bus service cannot be provided:

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A. Bad weather. B. Bad weather conditions. C. Inadequate provision of clearance to prevent damage to bus. D. Student residing outside the district. E. Insufficient turnarounds for the bus (see specifications on last page)

Illinois School Law (Section 122:29-3) requires that a school district must provide transportation for pupils to and from

the school and a pick-up point located not more than one and one-half miles from the student's home. However, in most cases, school districts are allowed to pick up and deliver students closer to home as long as road conditions and turnarounds are adequately maintained to support a school bus.

This school district's transportation policy specifies that bus service cannot be provided where road conditions are poor and where turnaround points are not adequate in space requirements or durability for a bus. (e.g. "See map on the last page.")

Cancellations. The Superintendent and the bus contractor are responsible for making the decision to cancel

operation of the school for as long as conditions warrant when severe snow or ice storms are forecast that would appear to make operation of school buses hazardous or impossible. Announcement of such cancellations will be made as soon as possible through radio station WJBD, Salem.

Routes. The district Superintendent is responsible for outlining the routes which buses will follow.

Maintaining Schedule. Every effort is made to keep pickup and delivery times as predictable as possible. However, the regular schedule is basically at the mercy of a vast number of factors - for example, adverse weather conditions, excessive student absences on a given day (requiring fewer stops), newly enrolled students which require route changes, etc.

Such factors are usually beyond the control of the driver, and there is no way to notify parents that the bus will be

earlier or later on a given day. Therefore, students should be awaiting the arrival of the bus PRIOR TO the regular pickup time.

Drivers cannot wait on students who are not ready to board the bus when it arrives at the pickup point. To do so for

one student means the driver would have to do so (in fairness) for any other student - and the excessive delay which would result is obvious.

Town Bus Riders. At the beginning of each school year, the administration designates drop off points for the evening town bus route. Students must get off at their assigned stop each day unless special arrangements have been pre-arranged through the school office.

Many students, adults and vehicles are involved in the school dismissal process each afternoon. Every effort is made

to help assure that this process is handled safely and efficiently. Accordingly, in the interest of safety, "Town Bus" riders, who typically have but a short ride home, are not permitted to return to school property until 30 minutes after the dismissal bell for town riders at the end of the school day. This allows sufficient time to clear the school property of vehicles and pedestrians involved in the dismissal process.

RULES WHEN DEVIATING FROM THE NORMAL ROUTINE

For the safety and welfare of our students it is imperative that we have some prearranged guidelines to follow when special or unexpected circumstances develop from time to time. These guidelines represent a type of understanding between the school and parents as to what each is expected to do in certain situations. We have found that they often save considerable worry for both parties.

1. If a bus cannot get to a student to pick them up and the parents bring the child to school, the parents must provide the child's transportation home.

2. If a student is told by his/her parents not to ride home on the bus, we must have a note to that effect from the parent. In the absence of such a note the child will be sent home on the bus.

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TRANSPORTATION TO DAYCARE PROVIDERS

Parents or guardians may choose to have their child transported to a licensed daycare provider within the boundaries of the district with prior approval from the superintendent. The Administration may authorize transportation to the daycare provider after the following steps have been taken and documented.

1. The daycare provider must have a current State of Illinois Daycare License and must provide Administration with proof thereof.

2. The daycare center must fall within the physical boundaries of the district. 3. The daycare provider must, at a regularly scheduled board meeting, petition the school board to be included on a

list of approved providers in the district. 4. Parents and guardians will be required to submit the appropriate Licensed Day Care Center Drop Off Request form

to the office of the Superintendent for approval. All petitions for daycare drop off from licensed daycare centers and requests for drop off at daycare center will be reviewed by district administration, given case-by-case consideration, and must be applied for on an annual basis. Factors such as, but not limited to, the safety of the students, distance daycare center is from current routes, and scheduling of routes will be considered. The daycare provider accepts full responsibility for student welfare beginning at the time the child arrives at the location designated.

CHANGING BUSES

For purposes of consistency, the matter of students switching buses is strictly regulated. For example, students may NOT switch buses for such reasons as going to another student’s house to spend the night, slumber parties, etc. The parents are responsible for transportation in such cases. The Administration may authorize a student to ride a bus other than the one to which he/she is normally assigned based only on either of the following conditions AND only after such change is requested in advance by the student's parents or guardian.

A. Working Parents. Permission must be requested by the parent, in writing, AND this change must then be pre-approved by the Superintendent who will in turn notify the bus contractor of the change.

B. Family Emergencies (that is, death in family, illness, etc.). Students may be temporarily reassigned to another bus route under these circumstances but only by and with the consent of the Superintendent.

TRANSPORTATION FOR PRE-K CHILDREN

Procedures used to determine the eligibility of Pre-K students for bus transportation service provided through the Iuka School District are as follows:

Minimum requirements. A student may be transported ONLY if he/she resides ON the regular bus route (the route which must ordinarily be taken to pick up or deliver students K-8).

A Pre-K student will be transported ONLY if an older brother or sister is riding the bus to the same address on that route. School personnel reserve the right to determine whether the older brother or sister is sufficiently responsible enough to help supervise the Pre-Kindergarten student if such supervision is necessary from time to time.

Other stipulations.

1. In the event that the number of bus riders on a given route should increase to capacity, priority consideration shall

be given to K-8 students. 2. Should the route change during a given school year, transportation for Pre-K children who would be affected may

likewise change.

Special Notation. Rules governing transportation services for students who are officially classified as "Special Education" recipients are regulated by special education laws and are not subject to this procedural statement.

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TRANSPORTATION FOR EXTRA CURRICULAR EVENTS

Transportation will not be provided for extra-curricular events including sports. Exceptions may be made, when determined be district administration, that the transportation of students is required due to safety concerns, or other factors, that would make transportation necessary or beneficial to the students. In the event that transportation is provided:

(a) Participants in school sponsored events will ride to and from the event in the vehicle provided by the school and under the direct supervision of the coach. Any exception must be cleared through the coach.

(b) Departure will be from the gym unless alternative arrangement are deemed necessary by the coach.

(c) Return trips will be made to the gym unless alternative arrangements are deemed necessary and approved by the coach.

Participants are to make arrangements for pick up upon returning to the gym.

Standard Bus Turnaround Dimensions

Standard Dimensions of School Bus Turnaround

for Roads with 20 Feet of Hard Surface

Area must be devoid of obstacles

which would limit visibility or turning 15' - 20' 40

'

radius (mailboxes, landscaping, -

vehicles, etc.) 35

'

Culvert

28'

20'

Standard Dimensions of School Bus Turnaround

for Roads with 8 Feet of Hard Surface

Area must be devoid of obstacles

which would limit visibility or turning 15' - 20' 40

'

radius (mailboxes, landscaping, -

vehicles, etc.) 35

'

Culvert

(or Rock)

38'

8

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TUITION

A child is entitled to tuition free enrollment in the school district where he/she resides. Mere creation of a guardianship, transfer of custody, or change of address is not sufficient to establish residence for school attendance purposes. The school district has a legal duty to charge tuition and may not waive tuition charges except in the case of official, cooperative programs shared with other districts. Non-resident students who wish to attend luka Grade School must apply for admission through the Superintendent. Tuition charges will be determined by the Board of Education based on state estimates of tuition costs (The School Code of Illinois). Refer to the district’s website (www.iukaschool.com) or contact the school office for details about residency regulations. State law strictly dictates what a district may or may not do with regard to residency.

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / GIFTS

Students are not to bring personal items such as trading cards (football, basketball, baseball, etc.) balls, bats, toys, games, glass containers, chewing gum etc., unless specifically approved by the classroom teacher or the administration for demonstration purposes in class or special days, such as Field Day. Such items can be a source of unnecessary disturbance or confusion at school. The teacher may take unapproved items and either return them to the student at the end of the school day, or turn them in to the office. Gifts should never be brought to school for other students unless specifically approved by school personnel.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL BUILDING

For the welfare of students and help ensure that interruption of the teaching process is held to a minimum the following rules have been established and are strictly enforced by school officials:

A. All persons coming into the school building must announce their presence to the office upon entry into the building, no exceptions;

B. All visitors must report directly to the office upon entering building, sign-in to visitors log, and obtain a visitor’s badge. Upon leaving building, visitors must return to office, sign-out of log, and return visitor’s badge.

C. A parent or grandparent wishing to visit a student's classroom, must obtain permission from the Administration before going to the classroom; and

D. Classroom observations may be arranged by contacting the office at least 48 hours prior to the intended visit. E. Students from other schools as well as former students are not permitted to visit school when classes are in

session.

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EXTRA CURRICULAR REGULATIONS

ARTICLE 1 – RULES OF ELIGIBILITY

SECTION 1. General Conditions of eligibility

(a) Students who have not reached their fifteenth (15) birthday prior to August 15 are eligible to compete in ANY sport. Students who have reached their fourteenth (14) birthday prior to August 15 are eligible for 8th grade competition only.

(b) A student shall be doing work sufficient for promotion (‘C” Average and no failing grades).

(c) A student may participate in only one (1) State series sponsored tournament or meets per sport at the same grade level. A State series may include Regional, Sub-State and State Tournament meets. (d) A student shall always have participated under his own legal name.

(e) Students shall be eligible if they reside in the district in which their parent or legal guardian resides.

SECTION 2. Residence

(a) A student shall be eligible to attend the member school in the District in which his/her parents reside.

(b) The student shall be eligible if he/she is an enrolling student enrolled

for the first time in the District in which his/her parents reside.

(c) If the student attends a member school outside the District in which his/her parents reside, he/she shall be ineligible for a period not to exceed one year.

(d) The eligibility of orphans, children from broken homes, children who are wards of the state of the court, and children whose legal guardianship has been changed by a Judge through the courts shall be subject to review by the administration, by students or parents of those with whom students are residing. An official ruling must be secured before any such students may be considered eligible. In ruling on cases involving change in legal guardianship the Executive Secretary shall consider the change in legal guardianship to be only one (1) factor in consideration of the case.

(e) Students affected by school boundary change through annexation or detachment will be permitted a choice of district in which they wish to attend. whichever choice is made, all students whose families reside in the territory in question will be permitted to retain eligibility for the balance of their Junior High School careers, provided they are Junior High School students at the time of the annexation or detachment action.

SECTION 3. Transfers

(a) If a student transfers attendance from one school to attendance in another school, he/she shall be ineligible for a period not to exceed one year unless his/her parents also become residents of the district to which he/she has transferred.

(b) If their parents become residents of the district to which they transfer, students shall become eligible immediately if the transfer occurs within the first ten (10) days of the school year, or after twenty-one (21) days if the transfer during the school year.

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(c) If a student’s transfer is based upon his/her being emancipated, an orphan,

a child from a broken home, a ward of the State or of a court, or a child whose legal guardianship has been changed by a Judge through the courts, his/her case shall be subject to review by the Executive Secretary. An official ruling must be received by the Executive Secretary before any student may be considered eligible. In ruling on cases involving change in legal guardianship, The Executive Secretary shall consider the change in legal guardianship to be only (1) factor in consideration of the case.

SECTION 4. Students attending a Special Education or Special Vocational Education Cooperative Center, shall be eligible under the following conditions.

(a) Students taking part of their work at the Special Center and part at their home School shall be eligible at their home school only; and

(b) Students taking all of their work at the Special Center, shall be eligible at

either their home school or the school housing the Special Center. However, once students elect the school at which they will participate, they may not change their decision without the loss of a period of eligibility not to exceed one year.

SECTION 5. In school districts where more than one grade school attendance center is Maintained, a UNIT TEAM composed of members of any or all of the said Attendance centers can be declared eligible for competition by the Board of Control at its October meeting upon the written requests of the UNIT Superintendent of such district. When such permission is granted, no Attendance center in that unit is eligible for competition in Association Sponsored contests as a single center for a period of one (1) year. Such Permission to so develop a UNIT TEAM shall include the same obligation And privileges for the total program, that is: for all sports, and for boys and girls. The permission to operate in this manner would carry the inferred understanding That all other rules of the Association would be in force. SUCH PERMISSION MUST BE REQUESTED EACH YEAR. SECTION 6. The districts where a Parochial School maintains an attendance center, students From the Parochial School may participate in the Athletic Programs of the Public Schools, provided ALL of the following are fulfilled.

(a) The Parochial School does not have an Athletic Program.

(b) All of the Parochial Students (7th and 8th graders) must be in regular attendance on a daily basis at the Public School, on a part-time or full-time basis, and that the public school counts their attendance and receives State aid for them on a part-time basis.

(c) The enrollment of the Parochial School as of the 30th day of September

(K-8) must be included with that of the Public School for the proper classification.

(d) A written request made by the Superintendent of the Public School to the

IJHSAA, each year, no later than the 7th day of school attendance.

(e) The Parochial Student must meet all other requirements in regard to

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IJHSAA rules of eligibility. SECTION 7. A tuition student transferring from one public school district to another public school district and does not establish legal residence or guardianship is not eligible for athletic competition for a period of one calendar year from date of enrollment. SECTION 8. All IJHSAA sponsored athletic state meets and tournaments designed and conducted for boys shall be limited to participation by girls.

ARTICLE II – PHYSICAL EXAMS SECTION 1.

No contestant shall be permitted to compete in a TRYOUT, PRACTICE, OR GAME unless he/she shall have filed with his/her Principal a certificate of physical fitness issued by a licensed physician not more than one (1) year preceding such practice or game.

ARTICLE III – ELIGIBLITY LIST

SECTION 1.

No contestant shall be permitted to ATTEND A PRACTICE, COMPETE IN A GAME, OR RIDE THE TEAM BUS unless he/she shall have completed compliance with all eligible requirements.

ARTICLE IV – PROTESTS

SECTION 1. Any school making a protest shall have a school official contact the Executive Secretary within twenty-four (24) hours of completion of the contest. SECTION 2. For protest in regard to Tournament play, the Tournament Manager and game officials should attempt to resolve the dispute. SECTION 3. If the dispute is not resolved by the Tournament Manager and the game officials, the Executive Secretary must be contacted within twenty-four (24) hours. SECTION 4. Protests against the decision of a game official shall not be reviewed by the Executive Secretary nor the Board of Control.

ARTICLE V – PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING RULES

SECTION 1. The use of any ineligible participant in any interscholastic game or contest

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shall make the forfeiture of the game or contest automatic. SECTION 2. A team failing to field the required number of players within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled game time shall forfeit the game unless there are extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the participating schools as determined by the tournament manager.

ARTICLE VI – ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

SECTION 1. Sports The Athletic Program includes the following sports:

(a) Fall/Spring 1. Boys Baseball - Varsity 2. Girls Softball - Varsity 3. Boys Basketball – Varsity and Junior Varsity level. 4. Girls Basketball – Varsity and Junior Varsity level. 5. Girls Volleyball – Varsity and Junior Varsity level. 6. Scholar Bowl – Varsity and Junior Varsity level. 7. Cheerleading – Varsity and Junior Varsity level. 8. Boys Track – Varsity 9. Girls Track – Varsity

(b) Year Round

1. Show Choir 2. Jazz Band

SECTION 2. Selection

(a) Selection of the various teams will be made by the coach by the use Of: Try-outs which consist of practices using drills of various Necessary skills. The teams will consist of the number of students Deemed necessary by the coach. 1. A-Team - 5-8 grade 2. B-Team - 5, 6 & 7 3. Pee Wee A-Team - 4th Grade 4. Pee Wee B-Team – 3rd Grade

SECTION 3. Training/Eligibility Regulations.

(a) All athletes are to maintain the grade point average of C with no failing grades.

(b) Athletes who violate school behavior rules, in school, at practice, at contests, or in route to or from

contests, are subject to suspension or removal from the team; a school detention or punishment for behavior may result in removal from team by administration. Repeated behavior problems will result in removal from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of the school year.

(c) Athletes will be expected to attend and be punctual for all practices. If you

do not practice regularly, do not expect to play regularly.

(d) Unsportsmanlike behavior during practice or play will not be tolerated. All

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team members that fail to support this behavior shall be subject to discipline (see Section 3b).

(e) All athletes will represent through proper conduct and behavior to the best of

their ability both as a student and as a participant while here at school as well as while visiting another school. This includes behavior on the bus.

(f) Athletes will groom their hair so that it does not hinder or interfere with their

performance; this means that it will be kept out of the face and eyes; length will be left to your own reasonable judgment.

(g) All athletes will be expected to observe good health habits by keeping decent

hours throughout the week, by retiring early the night before a ballgame, and eating properly. Use of tobacco, alcohol, or non-prescribed drugs is forbidden.

(h) The coach will reserve the right to take the disciplinary measures he/she feels

necessary should any of these rules be abused. Show four (4) steps. The same four steps in the daily discipline shall be followed and include:

1. Warnings 2. Lost time 3. Notification of parents 4. Time off team

(i) Eligibility - Grades of all extra-curricular participants are reviewed by teachers every week. A student is eligible to attend practice sessions or to compete in extra-curricular events for the week following the review only if the review shows that he/she:

1. Has maintained an overall grade point average of "C" in the major subject areas (Reading, Language,

Math, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Consumer Ed./Health, Music and Elective Classes); 2. Has not received a failing grade (F) in any of these major subjects; 3. Has not received an office referral during the monitored week; AND 3. Eligibility for participation in Peewee Basketball and Cheerleading is based on SIJHSAA rules which

govern regular competitive sports activities and the Iuka PTO Bylaws.

Eligibility reviews will be conducted every week in the afternoon of the last school day of the week with the following exceptions:

1. During weeks of standardized assessments (Iowa Test of Basic Skills / Illinois Standards

Achievement Testing) 2. During weeks with less than four attendance days.

3. During weeks that end in an emergency dismissal (snow day, weather dismissal) 4. During the first week after report cards are distributed.

5. Final discretion to determine weeks of eligibility review will fall to the athletic director and District Administration.

Students who are ineligible three (3) times during a season will be dismissed from the team.

SECTION 4. Practice

(a) All team members are to participate in practices unless excused by the coach.

(b) Practices will be scheduled by the coach. Usually practice will be held after school on open dates and/or available school hours.

(c) Excessive absenteeism from practices and/or games can result in dismissal from the team or suspension from play.

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SECTION 5. Absences and Tardiness

(a) Unexcused absences or tardiness from practice and/or game will not be Acceptable. Abuse will result in probation, suspension, dismissal or other Measures deemed necessary by the coach.

(b) A team member must be present for at least the afternoon classes in order to

participate in an event that day unless a valid excuse is provided. (funeral, etc).

SECTION 6. Appearance

(a) Each team member will dress neatly and appropriately. This includes practices, contests, and while in route to and from contests.

(b) Hair will be worn in such a way as not to hinder or interfere with the activity.

Final judgement and approval shall be made by the coach and District Administration. (c) Rings, watches, necklaces, earrings, etc. will not be worn while practicing or

Playing.

(d) Student athletes will follow the student handbook section on dress and grooming codes.

SECTION 7. Conduct and Attitude

(a) All participants will demonstrate respect for the school, opposing school, fellow teammates, school and athletic officials, and opposing team members and their fans.

(b) Conduct and attitude are to be kept at a high level. (c) Abusive language and/or conduct will not be tolerated.

(d) Misconduct will be cause for probation; suspension; or dismissal from the

team.

(e) Each player will demonstrate reasonable care of equipment provided.

SECTION 8. Enforcement

Rights of disciplinary actions, probation’s, suspension, or dismissal of a participant not abiding by or meeting appropriate standards and/or guidelines is reserved by the coach and school administrators.

SECTION 9. Uniforms

(a) Each participant is responsible for the uniform issued to them. Uniforms are to be cleaned after each game and care taken to insure proper washing and care. Unusual or abusive care may require the participant to replace the uniform at their expense.

(b) Uniforms are to be worn only when participating in an event or as directed by

the coach.

(c) Participants are to turn in their uniforms to their coach in a clean and acceptable condition at a time designated by the coach. Loss of any part of the uniform or failure to turn in any part of the uniform will require replacement of the item at the participant’s expense.

SECTION 10. Care of the Equipment

(a) Each coach is responsible for the handling and care of the equipment used in their activity.

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(b) Each coach will inventory and the Athletic Director will order equipment Prior to the start of and at the end of each season.

(c) Storage of equipment will be the responsibility of the coach and the Athletic

Director. SECTION 11. Transportation

Transportation will not be provided for extra-curricular events including sports. Exceptions may be made, when determined be district administration, that the transportation of students is required due to safety concerns, or other factors, that would make transportation necessary or beneficial to the students. In the event that transportation is provided:

(d) Participants in school sponsored events will ride to and from the event in the

vehicle provided by the school and under the direct supervision of the coach. any exception must be cleared through the coach.

(e) Departure will be from the gym unless alternative arrangement are deemed

necessary by the coach.

(f) Return trips will be made to the gym unless alternative arrangements are deemed necessary and approve by the coach.

(g) Participants are to make arrangements for pick up upon returning to the gym.

SECTION 12. Supervision

(a) The coach of the activity is responsible for the supervision of the team.

(b) The coach will establish rules necessary to insure that participants conduct themselves in a proper manner.

(c) The coach will supervise participants during practices and activities until they

depart for home or are picked up by their parents/guardians. Frequently late departures and pickups could result in disciplinary action against the offending participant.

SECTION 13. Publicity

Coaches will be responsible for the publicity of their events. Coaches will notify the Salem Times Commoner, the Centralia Sentinel, and WJBD radio with event results and next event information.

SECTION 14. Awards and Requirements

Coaches may present awards for categories at their discretion with the approval of district administration.

SECTION 15. Amendments

Amendments to these regulations will be made as the need arises.

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