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The Coyote Code

A Student and Family Guidebook

2021-2022

DISCLAIMER

Failure to read this handbook does not excuse students and families from the requirements

and regulations described. The handbook may be amended during the year without notice.

WELCOME LETTER

Dear Students and Families,

WELCOME to Cambridge Lakes Learning Center which is inclusive of the Cambridge Lakes Charter School!

We hope you will find this school year to be a memorable and exciting one.

The purpose of this handbook is to review the expectations and benefits of being a Cambridge Lakes Learning

Center student. Please keep in mind that the Coyote Code serves our Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Therefore, a wide variety of topics need to be covered. If you have suggestions for topics or revisions, please

submit to one of the building administrators. Best wishes during your 2021-2022 school year!

-The Cambridge Lakes Learning Center Team

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission is To Provide Lifelong, High-Achievement Learning.

VISION STATEMENT

By acknowledging the uniqueness of the individual, all learners will grow through the human experience with

integrity to become authentic leaders who inspire others which is fostered through kindness and respect of all

resources.

The community is enabled to do this through:

● Personalized Learning Plans which encompasses the whole child.

● Learning Communities where all learners (students, staff, and community) are empowered to grow and

learn.

● Relationships built on the human connection which is fostered through kindness and respect of all

resources.

Definitions:

Whole Child: Healthy (healthy lifestyle), physically and emotionally safe learning environment, active student

engagement in not only the school community but within the outside community, personalized learning that is

supported by qualified and caring adults, access to a rigorous learning experience that prepares learners for

college or other studies, employment and participation in the global environment

Learning Community: A group of people who share a common goal and work together to improve their ability

to achieve.

Cambridge Lakes Learning Center 2021-2022 Last Updated 8/21

TABLE OF CONTENTS

School Facts Page 6

Important Dates Page 7

Entry and Exit Times and Procedures Page 7

Who do I contact? Page 7

Visitors Page 7

Volunteers Page 8

Attendance Procedures Page 8

Absences Page 8

Early Dismissal Page 8

Make-up Work Page 9

Appointments Page 9

Vacations Page 9

Unexcused Absences & Class Cuts Page 9

Tardiness Page 9

Truancy Page 9

Health Services Page 10

Medication Page 10

Immunizations/Exams Page 10

Head Lice Page 11

Electronic Devices Page 11

Technology/Internet Page 12

Change of Address/Phone Page 12

Communication Page 12

Teacher Requests Page 13

Drills Page 13

Emergency School Closing Page 13

Assignment Notebooks Page 13


Mastery Reports Page 13

Progress Grade Reports Page 14

Athletic Eligibility Page 14

Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) Page 15

The Cambridge Lakes Academy (TCLA) Page 15

Promotion/Retention Page 15

Transcripts Page 15

Social Work Services Page 15

Healthy Snack Policy Page 16

Lunch Procedures Page 16

Outdoor Procedures Page 17

Snowballs Page 17

Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters Page 17

Smoking Policy Page 17

Field Trips Page 17

Payments Page 18

Birthday Celebrations Page 18

Classroom Celebrations Page 18

Lost and Found Page 18

Personal Possessions Page 18

Transportation Page 19

Coyote Parent Council (CPC) Page 19

Student Discipline Page 19

Student Dress Page 20 - 21

Harassment or Bullying Page 21

Making a Report Page 22

Gambling Page 22

Sales to Students Page 22


Student Searches Page 22

Misuse of School Property Page 22

ISSRA and FERPA Page 22

Reporting Abuse Page 22

Withdrawal from School Page 22

Signature Page Page 23


CAMBRIDGE LAKES CHARTER SCHOOL INFORMATION

Location 900 Wester Blvd.

Pingree Grove, IL 60140

Telephone 847.464.5300

Fax 847.464.5353

Attendance Line 847.464.0318

School Hours 7:45 AM Admittance to Building

8:00 AM Classes Begin

3:30 PM End of School Day

Building Office Hours 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

School Colors Purple and Lime Green

School Mascot Coyote

Grades PreK-12th

School Closing On days you think we may close the school due to weather:

Rapid communication call

School Email

School website

School Facebook page


2021-2021 SCHOOL YEAR IMPORTANT DATES

1st Student Attendance Day September 1, 2021

Labor Day (No School) September 6, 2021

Columbus Day (School in Session) October 12, 2021

Student Non-Attendance Day October 29, 2021

Fall Break (No School) November 22-26, 2021

School Resumes November 29, 2021

Winter Break (No School) December 20, 2021 - January 2, 2022

School Resumes January 3, 2022

End of Semester 1 January 14, 2022

M. L. King Day and Start of 2nd Semester (School in Session) January 17, 2022

Presidents Day (School in Session) February 21, 2022

Teacher Professional Learning - Student Non-Attendance Day February 25, 2022

Spring Break (No School) March 28- April 3, 2022

School Resumes April 4, 2022

Memorial Day (No School) May 30, 2022

Last Day of High School Student Attendance June 2, 2022

Last Day of 8th Grade Student Attendance (Early Release) June 3, 2022

Last Day of Student Attendance June 10, 2022

BUILDING ENTRY TIME AND PROCEDURES

School hours are from 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. The doors open at 7:45 AM and classes begin at 8:00 AM. Students

should not arrive at school before 7:45 AM unless they are involved in a specific school related activity or

School’s Out. Those who arrive prior to 7:45 AM will wait outside of the building.

BUILDING EXIT TIME AND PROCEDURES

The school day ends at 3:30 PM. Students are dismissed from their assigned kiva based on their traffic tags.

Students must go directly to their assigned kiva when dismissed from class. Those who are involved in after-

school activities should go to the designated location. Any student who is not picked up before 3:50 PM needs

to be picked up from the red kiva. Students who are picked up after 4:00 PM will be charged 50 cents per

minute.

WHO DO I CONTACT?

This link will help you find the appropriate staff member or administrator to communicate with when you have

a question, concern or compliment.

VISITOR PROCEDURES

All visitors must sign in at the Red Kiva office and show identification (driver’s license, state ID, green card,

passport card, active military ID, or US issued consular card). Visitors will receive a visitor badge to be worn in

the building. Visitors must sign out as well. All entrances and exits must occur at the Red Kiva door. Former

students must pre-arrange visits with teachers prior to their arrival. Non-CLLC students are not permitted on

campus (unless pre-arranged with the principal) as well as attending extracurricular activities and or school

sponsored field trips.

Unless a visitor is a current parent/guardian, parent/guardian dropping off/picking up a student, volunteer or

vendors/visitors with pre-arranged visitation plans visitors must go to the Red school office.

All visitors must leave their ID with the respective small school Executive Assistant in exchange for a school

lanyard that identifies why they are on campus.


https://www.cambridgelakescharterschool.net/apps/staff/

VOLUNTEERS

CLLC strongly encourages all parents/guardians to volunteer at some time during the year, as stated in the

registration packet. Any volunteers with student contact are required to be fingerprinted through the Pingree

Grove Police Department in accordance with provisions in the Illinois School Code. For more information,

contact the business office at (847) 464-5300. Volunteers must report to the appropriate kiva office and sign

in. Upon signing in, a badge and lanyard will be issued and a driver’s license or state ID must be left with the

Executive Assistant. Upon return of the badge and lanyard, the ID will be returned. Volunteers may give verbal

warnings to students engaged in activities that are deemed dangerous to that student or others around them.

This warning should direct the student to stop engaging in the activity they are involved in. The volunteer

should report this incident to the teacher or supervising staff.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

The school’s policy regarding daily attendance recognizes the importance of regular attendance and is an effort

to help students learn this habit. Studies show that there is a strong correlation between student attendance

and student achievement. Since the school’s ultimate goal is improved student achievement, it is important

that emphasis be placed on student attendance and is part of the reason our school has a reduced number of

scheduled non-attendance days.

Illinois State Law requires that all children between the ages of six and seventeen attend school. State law

mandates that parents/guardians must call the school when their student is absent from school. Students can

receive an excused absence when they are absent from school for the following reasons: 1) illness/medical

appointment of the student; 2) death in the immediate family; 3) serious illness of a member of the family

which necessitates the absence of the student; 4) observance of a religious holiday; 5) court appearance

pursuant to a subpoena or summons; 6) funeral (confirmed by parent/guardian note); or 7) other circumstance

approved by the school principal.

ABSENCES

When a student is absent from school, parents/guardians should call the attendance line (847-464-0318)

prior to 9:00 a.m. Please leave students first and last name, grade, teacher, reason for absence, and phone

number. If students miss more than 45 minutes of instructional time – a ½ day absence will be marked per

Illinois Code of Attendance.

All absences will be considered unexcused until the school receives a phone call or note explaining the absence

and the absence falls into one of the categories found under the Student Attendance section above. Students

who are absent from school for the day are not permitted to participate in after school activities, including, but

not limited to: athletic events, after-school academic events, musical events, etc. Exceptions include those

documented under the Illinois State Law such as doctor's appointments, funerals, etc.

Whenever a student has visited a doctor during the school day, a doctor’s note is required to excuse the

student’s absence. Every effort should be made to see that the student returns for as much of the school day as

possible. Students absent for more than a half day of school may not participate in school activities that day.

Take Your Child to Work Day, family vacations, and D300 non-attendance days are NOT considered excused

absences.

EARLY DISMISSAL

If a student must leave school, they should first receive permission from the office. A note or phone call 24

hours before is appreciated. Parents or legal guardians are required to report to the office with a photo ID to

sign out any student who has an early dismissal. Students are discouraged from being dismissed early. Students

are responsible for seeking out teachers regarding any assignments or activities that were missed.


MAKE-UP WORK

Make-up work is the responsibility of the student. Parents/guardians should consult teachers as to the work

missed due to their absence. In general, unless a student has an extended illness, all make-up work must be

completed within two days for each day absent. When students are absent, they should check Schoology for

make-up work. It may take up to twenty-four (24) hours to prepare make-up assignments. Assignments may

not be available for all classes. Some work cannot be completed outside the classroom. In some cases, students

may be required to make up missed work before or after school.

APPOINTMENTS

Medical appointments should be made during non-school hours whenever possible. If appointments during

school hours are necessary, parents should notify the school, by phone or note, stating the nature and time of

the appointment. Students should report to the office when they return to school. They will be issued a pass to

class. Without exception, a medical note from a doctor is required for the visit to count as an excused absence.

VACATIONS

In the event that a vacation is scheduled for more than 3 school days during the year, the parent/guardian

should complete the Extended Absence Form found on the school website, and return it to the homeroom

teacher ahead of time, so that make-up work can be arranged. Assignments are due upon the student’s return

to school. Although prearranged, vacations are considered unexcused absences.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

Absences for reasons other than those mentioned above are unexcused. Daily assignments missed due to

unexcused absences are to be completed and full grade credit will be given. Unexcused absences may result in

any of the following: parent conference, discussion of additional support services and educational alternatives,

an attendance contract, and/or notification of the County Truancy Officer.

CLASS CUTS

A student who is at school but absent from class should have a pass to justify the absence. If the student does

not have a pass, the absence will be recorded as an unexcused class cut. Classes missed when a student leaves

the campus without authorization by school officials also are class cut. Repeated class cuts may result in

disciplinary action.

TARDINESS

Classes begin at 8:00 AM and students should plan to arrive by 7:55 AM to give themselves time to prepare for

class. If a student is late coming to school in the morning, they must report to the attendance office (green or

red school) with an explanatory note from their parent/guardian and will receive a tardy slip to enter class.

Tardiness to class/school may be subject to disciplinary actions. Continued tardiness may be referred to the

Kane County Truancy Office.

TRUANCY

Truancy is a result of unexcused absences from school without valid cause. A "chronic or habitual truant"

means a child subject to compulsory school attendance, and who is absent without valid cause from such

attendance for 5% or more of the previous attendance days. Some students do not meet the requirements for

"chronic" truancy but exhibit an irregular pattern of attendance. Absence from school on Mondays or Fridays

and a gradual accumulation of numerous days of absence is an irregular pattern of attendance. Regular school

attendance is one of the factors involved in ensuring children receive an excellent education. Generally 9 days

and/or 13 tardies to school are used as a guideline to determine excessive absences/tardiness.

The following actions are to ensure regular attendance:

● 4 to 9 days absent: Letter sent to parent or possible parent/student conference with administration


https://www.cambridgelakescharterschool.net/pdfs/Extended%20Absence%20Form.pdf

● 9 or more days absent: Possible referral to Kane County Truancy Officer and attendance contract.

HEALTH SERVICES

If a student becomes ill in class, they should notify the teacher. A student should request a pass from a teacher

to see the nurse who will assess the level of care needed. Students must not leave the building because

of illness without authorization of school personnel.

Students who are feeling ill should not be sent to school and told to see the nurse. We ask that you keep your

child home if they:

● Have a fever of 100°F or higher

● Have cramps and/or vomiting

● Have a sore throat with fever

● Have a persistent cough

● Have diarrhea

● Have a rash or open and draining sores

Students must be free of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea without the use of medications for 24 hours prior to

returning to school.

Please refer to the COVID-19 Dashboard for specific COVID-19 protocols and updates.

MEDICATION

It is expected that in most instances medication will be given at home and not in school.

Medications may be given to a child at school in an emergency, or if it is required in order for the child to

remain in daily attendance for comfort or as a necessity. All students taking prescription and non-prescription

medications will need a Medication Authorization Form onfile in the nurse’s office before any medication will

be given. All medications must be brought to the nurse in the original container. In some instances, students

will be allowed to carry specific medications for emergencies. The self-administration of medication by a

student with asthma, or the use of epinephrine auto-injector, is permitted in accordance with the provisions of

Section 22-30 (a) and (b) of the School Code provided the student has complied with the requirements of

written authorization and medication labeling. If you have questions regarding medication, please contact the

School Nurse.

On campus, only the School Nurse, or in her absence a school administrator, shall administer medications to

students.

On field trips, the designated school staff shall administer medications as directed by the nurse. At no time

shall a volunteer chaperone administer medication to a student.

REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS AND MEDICAL EXAMS

A listing of immunizations and required medical exams can be found at https//www.d300.org/Page/852.


https://www.cambridgelakescharterschool.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=457757&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=936766

https://www.d300.org/Page/852

HEAD LICE

If suspected, the School Nurse will contact the parent/guardian for permission to perform a confidential and

sensitive head check. If permission is granted, the nurse will perform the check. If live lice are found, the

parent/guardian will be notified and encouraged to begin treatment as soon as possible. Education and

information will be provided for the treatment and prevention of the spread of head lice to parents/guardians.

The nurse will follow-up with the student and the parent/guardian the next day.

Symptoms of Head Lice-

● Itching or scratching caused by sensitivity to the bites

● Tickling sensation of something moving in the hair

● Sores on the scalp caused by scratching

● Head lice are most active in the dark

PHONE CALLS AND MESSAGES

Students should keep all phone messaging and calls outside of school hours unless permitted by school staff for

academic use.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The personal use or possession of electronic signaling devices, photographic and digital imaging equipment, or

mobile devices by a student shall be limited according to the following procedure.

Students will be allowed to use mobile devices including but not limited to cellular phones and tablet devices

under the following circumstances:

● Before school, until homeroom begins

● After school, after dismissal for the day by teacher

● With teacher approval during class time

● As defined in the student’s Individual Education Plan [IEP] or 504 Plan

Students will not be allowed to use devices in the following:

● All instructional and assessment settings

● During passing periods

● Restrooms

● In the kiva during lunch periods

● Physical education [PE] class

● Library, assemblies or performances

When not in use, electronic devices must be kept out of sight and in an inconspicuous location, such as a

backpack, pocket, purse, or wardrobe.

Disciplinary action may be taken against any student found using a cellular telephone or other electronic device

in any manner that disrupts the educational environment, including using the device to cheat, signal others, or

otherwise violate student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating,

sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent, unsolicited or inappropriate visual depiction

and/or audio recording of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication

device, or cellular phone.

CLLC is not responsible for the loss or theft of any electronic device brought to school. School administrators

may confiscate electronic devices brought to school when used in violation of school policies. School

administrators may search the contents of electronic devices brought to school when there are reasonable

grounds for suspecting that the search will lead to evidence that a student has violated or is violating the law or

the rules of the school, or is in imminent danger of injury to themselves or another person on school premises.


TECHNOLOGY AND THE INTERNET

At CLLC, students are offered many opportunities to interact with technology. All students are required to

have a Student Technology Use Agreement signed by the student and parent/guardian.

Students are responsible for the appropriate use and care of technology used throughout the day. If students

misuse, damage, or lose equipment, parents/guardians will be held responsible for repairs or replacement of

the damaged device or charger.

The use of student owned software or downloads on school computers is not allowed. Students using

computers shall not violate copyright laws. Students shall not attempt to change settings, remove files and/or

modify files on school-issued computers. Students should not attempt to use other user passwords or

otherwise break into school networks. Please review the Student Technology Use Agreement you signed as part

of the registration packet. Students may not bring their own computer/netbook to school or connect to the

network unless advised by a faculty member.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE

If during the school year, your home address, home and work telephone number, or email address should

change, it is your responsibility to update the information in the D300 PowerSchool site, and notify the CLLC

business office immediately. In the event of an emergency, the school needs to be able to reach families quickly.

If you plan to move outside of D300, please notify the Business Office.

COMMUNICATION

Communication is important to the success of your student and the effectiveness of our school. You should feel

comfortable contacting your student’s teachers, support staff, and administrators. Every teacher and

administrator has an email address that can be found on the school website, which you may use for

communication purposes. You may also leave a phone message with one of the Executive Assistants to have

someone call you back. If you have a concern about your student’s academic progress or behavior, please

remember that the first line of communication is always your child’s teacher. If, for some reason, you are

having difficulty communicating or need additional assistance, contact an administrator. If you have a concern

about building policies, programs, or processes, check with your child’s teacher and then the administrator.

We welcome your input and value your opinion.

Mutually Respectful Communication

● If you are communicating via email, we remind you that most staff have additional non-instructional

duties which keeps our schedules tight during the school day. Teaching staff typically check their emails

once per day during school hours. Typically, you can expect acknowledgement of your email within 48

hours (excluding weekends, holidays, and breaks) and a more complete response within 72 hours

(excluding weekends, holidays, and breaks).

● Most important information including: how to contact teachers, lunch menus, registration, and events

can be found at our website www.cambridgelakescharterschool.net. Check Schoology and our website

for the most up to date information. (cambridgellc.schoology.com)

● To meet with staff members, including administration, please call or email to schedule a meeting time.

Staff members may not always be readily available without advance notice due to classroom and other

responsibilities.


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mxUT6dWKw0o2r4Zf0FZw6YYuMHnKYMDg_J-UcZ5dVtc/edit

https://ps.d300.org/public/

http://www.cambridgelakescharterschool.net

http://cambridgellc.schoology.com

TEACHER REQUESTS

It is our belief that students need to be exposed to a variety of teaching styles and personalities throughout

their academic career, as well as a diverse group of students. Student developmental levels, behavior, gender

equity, and special education services must be considered when creating class lists. If parents/guardians feel

strongly that a teacher request is necessary, we try to accommodate for homeroom placement; however, all

placements are done based on what is best for the class as a whole. Parents/guardians may not make a general

request for their student to be paired or grouped with other students. Requests do not guarantee placement.

Requests along with an explanation should be submitted to the principal prior to March 31st to be

considered for the upcoming year.

FIRE DRILLS, STORM WARNING DRILLS, and EMERGENCY DRILLS

It is mandated by state law that CLLC hold periodic fire, lockdown, and disaster drills. Drills will be held at

various times throughout the year, even during inclement weather. The fire alarm is a loud continuous buzzing

sound. The signal for a disaster is a long series of short rings of the bell system. Other emergency drills will be

announced through the main office. Teachers will inform students of the proper procedures and behaviors

expected during drills. Any student found responsible for an intentional false alarm, bomb scare or act, which

endangers the lives of others, will be suspended from school and may be recommended for expulsion in.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING

In case of inclement weather, building emergencies, or health-related closures, a school announcement will be

made through a rapid communication call, school email, the school website, and the school Facebook page.

Generally, Cambridge Lakes Learning Center will follow the decision of District 300 in regards to

weather-related closings; however, there are scenarios when a separate decision will be made. The automated

school notification system will send out a notice to clarify the decision. There may be times a late start or early

release is needed due to weather or an emergency situation. These will also be conveyed via the automated

school notification system.

CLLC reserves the right to host classes via remote learning on days of inclement weather.

ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOKS

Students in grades 2-8 will be issued assignment notebooks as part of their school supply box. Students are

encouraged to use their assignment notebook daily to track assignments and build organizational skills.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to check notebooks and discuss completion with their students. Teachers

may require daily use in specific grades or subjects.

ASSESSING STUDENT WORK - MASTERY REPORTS (1st-4th grade)

Grades 1-4 utilize standards-based learning. Rather than a traditional letter grade for each subject, students are

assessed on specific skills within each subject area and their level of mastery is determined.

Mastery Learning Statement Descriptors

Used to Demonstrate LearningDefinition of the Mastery Statement

MasteryConsistently (in various settings) demonstrates an

understanding of concepts, skills, and processes taught.

ProficientDemonstrates an understanding of concepts, skills and

processes and is working towards mastering the content.

Approaching

Beginning to demonstrate an understanding of concepts,

skills and processes taught. Content area growth is

demonstrated.

Developing

Does not yet demonstrate an understanding of concepts,

skills, and processes taught. A lot of assistance and

support is needed.


Mastery Reports will be generated through PowerSchool and emailed home to parents/guardians four times

per year. Teachers may communicate more frequently between formal reports as needed. Student mastery of

standards will be documented in PowerTeacher Gradebook. Mastery Reports will report on student

performance for the specified term on the progress report. Prior to reporting, teachers will be given the

opportunity to add comments to each student’s record. Mastery Report scoring will be completed in

collaboration with the Educational Service teachers for students with an IEP.

Parents/guardians of struggling students should be communicated with frequently.

PROGRESS REPORTS (5th-8th grade)

Student Grade Progress Reports will be generated through PowerSchool and emailed home to

parents/guardians four times per year. Teachers and parents may communicate more frequently between

formal reports as needed.

Student grades will be documented in PowerTeacher Gradebook. PowerTeacher Gradebook will report on

student performance for the specified term on the progress report. Prior to reporting, teachers will be given the

opportunity to add comments to each student’s record. PowerTeacher grading will be completed in

collaboration with the Educational Service teachers for students with an IEP.

Parents/guardians of struggling students should be communicated with frequently.

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

Failing 59% and below

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Students who participate in athletics should remember it is mandatory to maintain passing grades in all their

subjects. Eligibility is determined each week based upon letter grade.

Students who are failing two or more classes will be ineligible. Any student with one or more ‘D’

or one or more ‘F’ will be required to attend 1 hour of Assist each week.

● Not dressing for or participating in any interscholastic game, practice, or activity.

● Regular check in with the coach.

● Not being permitted to travel with any group for such purpose.

Eligibility is reviewed and will be determined on a rolling weekly basis.


ACCELERATED LEARNING PROGRAM (ALP)

ALP stands for the Accelerated Learning Program and is an individualized and self-paced virtual program that

is an alternative for math and/or Language Arts in the standard classroom.

The following items are qualifications for students to be invited into ALP:

● Attain a Map Score that meets or exceeds the ALP program acceptance criteria for the following

academic year.

● Demonstrate traits of a successful ALP learner.

● Teacher recommendation

● Proficiency score of 80% for online courses.

● 3rd-8th grade.

Courses may have physical materials shipped to the student’s home. Families are responsible for returning

materials upon completion/end of the course.

THE CAMBRIDGE LAKES ACADEMY (TCLA)

TCLA is our blended program that allows students to come to campus between 2-3 days per week depending on

grade. Students work online via Connections Learning and receive mentoring for our on-campus staff.

Students will not be permitted to bring their own computer to school or connect to the network. Laptops will

be provided during school hours to students. Courses may have physical materials shipped to the student’s

home. Families are responsible for returning materials upon completion/end of the course.

PROMOTION AND RETENTION

It is the practice of Cambridge Lakes Learning Center to promote students to the next grade, or retain students

in the same grade based on the best academic program for each individual student. Promotion or retention

decisions are based on the performance standards, completion and quality of all work.

Teachers may begin discussing the possibility of retention with the family as early as January. Anticipated

retention will be submitted to the principal no later than March 1. The teacher and principal will work

collaboratively with families to determine if a student is to be retained.

TRANSCRIPTS

All transcript requests should be completed by using this link. Please allow 2-4 business days for requests to

process. It can take up to one week for colleges to receive and process your transcripts.

SOCIAL WORK SERVICES

Social Work Services are available to all students at Cambridge Lakes Learning Center. Social workers can help

students adjust to school life, are available to discuss: problems or concerns dealing with personal growth and

social development, and serve as case managers for students with 504 plans. While the social workers may, at

times, be involved in the solution of a discipline problem, the primary role of social workers is to foster positive

student/school relationships.

PreK-4th Grade Social Worker Please contact the red office

5th Grade-12th Grade School Social Worker Please contact the green office


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HEALTHY SNACK POLICY

As a school community, consuming healthy snacks and water in the classroom is an important part of creating

a healthy school environment. Snacks and water are important for providing children with nutrients to support

growth and learning. The guidelines are to ensure students are offered healthy snacks during their daily snacks

and classroom celebrations. Only healthy nut-free snacks such as outlined below will be allowed during snack

and celebration times. The guidelines were developed from recommendations made by the CDC (Centers for

Disease Control).

What types of foods are considered healthy snacks and approved?

● Fresh fruits, dried fruit or vegetables

● Fruit or vegetable juice

● Popcorn

● Fruit cups

● Applesauce

● Yogurt (cups or "squeezes")

● Dips (ie hummus, ranch, Sunbutter)

● Cheese

● Cereal-such as regular Cheerios, Chex

● Sandwich meat slices or hard boiled eggs

● Pretzels (ie Herr's, Utz, or Rold Gold)

● Crackers (ie Triscuits, Wheat Thins,

Goldfish)

● No NUT products!

Will this affect what the students bring in for lunch?

No, the students will still be able to bring whatever they would like at lunch including drinks other than water

but are encouraged to have healthier choices at lunch. Student lunch should be packaged separately from their

snacks.

LUNCH PROCEDURES

Students are expected to behave appropriately during lunch as in all other settings and follow the direction of

lunch supervisors and food service staff. Failure to follow all lunch rules or engaging in any unacceptable

behavior may result in staff or administrator chosen consequences.

● Lunch should consist of one of the following:

○ Students bring their own lunch to school and consume it during their lunch period or

○ Students pre-order hot lunch and consume it during their lunch period.

● Students may pre-order hot lunch for the cost of $3.50 per day; collected in advance.

○ Menus are available on the school website and emailed home each month.

○ Payment is due with the order.

● In the event that a student has forgotten their lunch, they should inform their homeroom teacher

immediately so they can alert the lunch staff to prepare a cold meal. Students will be charged for this

meal.

● Nut free tables are reserved in each kiva for students with allergies. Students with allergies may invite

friends to eat with them provided all students who sit at this table have nut free lunches regardless of

their own dietary needs. Students with food allergies may sit at regular lunch tables with written

parental and school nurse approval.

● Parents/guardians should avoid stopping by campus to eat lunch with their child.

● Parents/guardians may not bring in food to the cafeteria during lunch hours to be shared with anyone

other than their own child. In addition, if a parent/guardian chooses to have lunch with their child in

the cafeteria, administrative approval is required and cafeteria guidelines must be followed.

● Students and parents/guardians may not order food to be delivered to the school.

● Our volunteer coordinator is always accepting family members who are willing to help out during lunch.

OUTDOOR PROCEDURES

Teachers are encouraged to take students outside for nature walks, reading time, group work and brain breaks

when appropriate. In the instance of rain, elementary students will have an indoor activity break.


In the event of extreme temperatures, student break shall be held indoors. This occurs when the “feels like”

temperature is below 10℉ or above 95℉ as determined by the Weather Channel smart phone app.

Temperatures fluctuate throughout the day so some grade levels may be indoors while others are outdoors on a

given day. Snow gear including boots, snow pants, and gloves are necessary to play in the snow.

● Playground activities should be those directed by the supervising teacher.

● Obey and respect all adult supervisors.

● Respect other students.

● Stay on the paved play area when directed.

● Students may not go on the hills at the perimeter of the playground. Students will stay off trees and

avoid picking vegetation from surrounding areas.

● Children should be dressed appropriately for the weather as we go outside everyday. Snow boots are

required when there is snow on the ground.

● If students bring a ball to play with outside, it must be kept in the wardrobe or backpack.

SNOWBALLS

Throwing snow is not allowed on or near school property. Law prohibits throwing snowballs at vehicles.

BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, AND SCOOTERS

Students who ride bicycles, skateboards, and scooters to school must walk once they arrive on campus. These

items should be parked and locked in the racks. Upper school students may bring skateboards to the green

office for safe keeping. CLLC is not responsible for lost/damaged items. Rollerblades and hoverboards are

prohibited at school unless permission is given by a staff member.

NO SMOKING POLICY

Cambridge Lakes Learning Center campus, including the parking lot, is a smoke-free environment at all times.

The No Smoking Policy applies to all students, staff, parents/guardians, and visitors. This includes electronic

cigarettes, marijuana, and vaping. Students found with these substances or paraphernalia will be referred for

disciplinary actions.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips may be taken throughout the school year. Permission slips are necessary and must be signed by the

parent/guardian by the deadline listed on the slip before any student may go on the trip. If slips are returned to

school incomplete, it may result in a student losing their spot on the trip if seats are limited. Field trips will

most likely incur a cost to the family to cover transportation and activities. If a field trip is postponed and

rescheduled, the original permission slip is valid for the rescheduled trip.

A limited number of parent/guardian volunteers may be asked to help chaperone the students on field trips.

Volunteer chaperones may not bring along other children and we ask that when limited numbers are available,

only one adult per student requests to chaperone. Volunteer chaperones are expected to ride the bus to help

monitor student behavior. All chaperones must be fingerprinted in accordance with our Volunteer Procedures.

Please contact the Business Office (847-464-5300) for more details on fingerprinting.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in such a manner as to be a credit to their school and community,

as well as to their parent(s)/guardian(s) and themselves. The administration reserves the right to withhold any

trip participation from any student upon conferring with teachers, staff, bus driver and/or volunteer

chaperones if it is determined that the student's behavior excludes them from such activities. Students not

attending the field trip are expected to be in attendance at school.

PAYMENTS

All payments for field trips, fundraisers or other events should be turned in through the homeroom teacher.

Neither the teacher nor either of the offices are able to give change for overpayment. Please make all checks


payable to Northern Kane Educational Corp. unless otherwise noted.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

If a child will be celebrating a birthday at school, please ensure you follow the healthy snack guidelines and

suggestions for class treats. Students may not distribute party invitations within the school unless all students

in the homeroom have been invited. Teachers will not email families party invitations or reminders.

Additionally, teachers may not distribute family email addresses.

Any of the approved snacks listed above may be brought in to share or non-food items such as the following:

● Bring in a book to read to their classmates and then donate the book.

● Bring in a game to play with their classmates and then donate that game.

● Pencils, stickers, badges, etc.

Donuts, pizza, or other items that do not conform to the healthy snack policy should not be sent to school for

celebrations. They will be sent home with the children so that parents can determine if they may consume

them.

All snacks provided for class consumption must be sent in original store packaging.

CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS

Classroom celebrations organized by the Room Ambassador in cooperation with the homeroom teacher.

Students shall not give or receive gifts, including flowers, balloons and stuffed animals for any celebration

while at school. This includes gifts sent by parents/guardians to the school. Volunteers must be fingerprinted,

and are limited to two per classroom (some teachers may not request volunteers). All activities must be school

appropriate and snacks must follow the healthy snack policy. Celebrations may vary depending on grade.

LOST AND FOUND

If you find any personal or school property, please turn it into an office immediately. If you lose an item, the

lost and found is located in Red Kiva near the Red Office, outside of the Yellow Office, and in the Green Office.

Valuables will be placed in the office with the EA for 90 days, afterwhich items will be discarded or donated to a

charitable organization. Lost and found items are placed in visible sight for students and families. Please label

common items such as: jackets, boots, winter gear, water bottles etc. so they are easily retrieved should they

become lost.

PERSONAL POSSESSIONS

CLLC is not responsible for personal items brought from home. This includes loss, theft, or damage of personal

items.

The CLLC staff reserves the right to prohibit items which might prove to be a distraction among students or in

the classroom:

● Toys from home are not to be brought to school without the permission of a staff member.

● Trading cards may not be brought to school. (Pokemon, baseball, or other)

● Any toy weapons, look-alike weapons, or objects, which may be used as weapons that do not have a

specific purpose at school, will be confiscated. The student may be placed in an alternative educational

setting (In School Intervention) until parents are available to come to school for a conference. In some

cases, local law enforcement authorities may be notified.

Inappropriate objects or those used inappropriately will be held in the office. They will not be returned to

students, but may be picked up by parents/guardians. All items which are not picked up by the last day of

school will be disposed of appropriately.


TRANSPORTATION

CLLC does not provide daily transportation to and from school for students. Private bussing may be available

for a fee.

COYOTE PARENT COUNCIL (CPC)

The Coyote Parent Council brings teachers, students, and families together to maintain a campus-wide view of

Cambridge Lakes Learning Center. Goals of the Council are:

● To mobilize students, teachers, and parents to provide an inviting, open culture on campus.

● To establish and conduct activities to attract and engage the community, and assure continued growth

of the student body.

Examples of previous CPC hosted events include: Fun Fair, student family events, and Teacher Appreciation

Week. To provide funds for those events and targeted school needs, CPC fundraises via Box Tops collection,

Fun Fair, and Dine & Shares throughout the year.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

Our policy is to strive for the highest standards of behavior in school, at school-related activities, and in the

community. We look forward to a partnership with CLLC families to support our efforts to maintain a

productive educational environment.

Restorative Practices foster healthy relationships and promote positive discipline in schools. Restorative

Practices are used to improve relationships between students, between students and educators, and even

between educators whose behavior often serves as a role model for students. The aim of Restorative Practices is

to develop community and manage relational conflict by repairing harm and restoring the relationship.

Teachers and staff have classroom rules and expectations that may vary slightly. Each staff member informs

students of specific rules and consequences for failure to follow classroom rules. Consequences for behavioral

disruptions vary, depending upon the seriousness and/or frequency of the student infraction.

WHERE AND WHEN CONDUCT RULES APPLY

The grounds for disciplinary action also apply whenever the student’s conduct is related to school or school

activities,or causes a disruption of the educational process including but not limited to:

● On or within sight of school grounds at any time

● Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity/event that bears a reasonable

relationship to school

● Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event

● Anywhere the conduct interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school environment, school

operations, or an educational function. Examples may include conduct that could be considered a threat

or an attempted intimidation of a staff member or endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or

school property.

STUDENT DRESS

Cambridge Lakes Learning Center’s Student Dress Code supports equitable educational access and is written in

a manner that does not reinforce stereotypes. To ensure effective and equitable enforcement of this dress code,

school staff shall enforce the Dress Code consistently, and in a manner that does not reinforce or increase

marginalization or oppression of any group based on: race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual

orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income or body type/size.

Our student dress code is designed to accomplish several goals:

● Allow students to wear clothing of their choice that is comfortable.


● Allow students to wear clothing that expresses their self-identified gender.

● Allow students to wear religious attire without fear of discipline or discrimination.

● Prevent students from wearing clothing or accessories with: offensive images or language, including

profanity, hate speech.

● Prevent students from wearing clothing or accessories that: denote, suggest, display or reference

alcohol, drugs or related paraphernalia or other illegal conduct/activities.

● Prevent students from wearing clothing or accessories that: will interfere with the operation of the

school, disrupt the educational process, invade the rights of others, or create a reasonably foreseeable

risk of such interference or invasion of rights.

● Prevent students from wearing clothing or accessories that: reasonably can be construed as being or

including content that is racist, lewd, vulgar or obscene, or that reasonably can be construed as

containing fighting words, speech that incites others to imminent lawless action, defamatory speech, or

threats to others.

● Ensure that all students are treated equitably regardless of: race, sex, gender identity, gender

expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income or body

type/size.

Basic Principle

● Certain body parts must be covered for all students at all times.

● Clothes must be worn in a way such that genitals, buttocks, breasts, and nipples are fully covered with

opaque fabric.

● All items listed in the “must wear” and “may wear” categories below must meet these basic principles.

Students Must Wear* while following the Basic Principles specified above

● A shirt (with fabric in the front, back, and on the sides under the arms with support to keep in place

such as sleeves or straps), AND

● Pants/jeans or the equivalent (for example, a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress or shorts), AND

● Shoes

*Courses that include attire as part of the curriculum for example, professionalism, public speaking,

and job readiness may include assignment-specific dress, but should not focus on covering bodies in a

particular way or promoting culturally-specific attire. Activity-specific shoe requirements are permitted

(for example, athletic shoes for PE).

Students May Wear, while following the Basic Principles specified above:

● Religious headwear

● Fitted pants, including opaque leggings, yoga pants and “skinny jeans”

● Ripped jeans, as long as underwear and buttocks are not exposed

● Tank tops, including spaghetti straps or halter tops

● Athletic attire

Students Cannot Wear

● Violent language or images, hate speech, profanity, or pornography

● Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity)

● Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment; based on any protected class or

consistently marginalized groups

● Any clothing that reveals visible undergarments including waistbands and undergarments including

straps

● Swimsuits


● Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon.

● Any item that obscures the face or ears, including hoods (except as a religious observance)

● Any item that covers your head (except as a religious observance)

Dress Code Enforcement

To ensure effective and equitable enforcement of this dress code, school staff shall enforce the dress code

consistently using the requirements below. School administration and staff shall not have discretion to vary the

requirements in ways that lead to discriminatory enforcement.

Students in dress code violation and will be provided options to be dressed more to code during the school day:

● Students will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing if already available at school, to be

dressed to code for the remainder of the day.

● If necessary, the student's parent/guardian may be called during the school day to bring alternative

clothing for the student to wear for the remainder of the day.

These dress code guidelines shall apply to regular school days and summer school days, as well as any

school-related events and activities, such as graduation ceremonies and dances. Student athletic apparel will be

defined by safety and competitive performance standards. Students who feel they have been subject to

discriminatory enforcement of the dress code should contact the Principal.

HARASSMENT OR BULLYING OF STUDENTS PROHIBITED

No person, including a school employee or agent, or student, shall harass, intimidate, or bully a student on the

basis of actual or perceived: race; color; national origin; 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; 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. CLLC will not tolerate harassing, intimidating conduct, or bullying whether

verbal, physical, or visual, that affects the tangible benefits of education, 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, stalking, sexual

violence, causing psychological harm, threatening or causing physical harm, threatened or actual destruction of

property, or wearing or possessing items depicting or implying hatred or prejudice of one of the characteristics

stated above.

“Bullying” means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in

writing or electronically, directed toward a student or students that has or can be reasonably predicted to have

the effect of: 1) placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s or students’ person

or property; 2) causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s or students’ physical or mental

health; 3) substantially interferes with the student’s or students’ academic performance; 4) substantially

interferes with the student’s or students’ ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or

privileges provided by the school.

CLLC shall provide an educational environment free of verbal, physical, or other conduct or communications

constituting harassment or bullying on the basis of sex as defined and otherwise prohibited by State and

Federal law. See policies 105 ILCS 5/10-20.69

MAKING A REPORT

Students are encouraged to promptly report claims or incidences of bullying, intimidation, harassment, sexual

harassment, or any other prohibited conduct to the Principal, Assistant Principal, Social Worker, or any staff


member with whom the student is comfortable speaking. The CEO and COO shall process and review the

report including action steps with appropriate staff members according to the school’s grievance procedures.

GAMBLING

Gambling is not permitted, including any games of chance or betting.

SALES TO STUDENTS

Students are not allowed to sell such items, including: candy or gum, to other students, either for personal

profit or outside fund-raising projects. CLLC sponsored fundraisers must be approved by the administration

and time windows set for the sale of items from student to student to occur.

STUDENT SEARCHES

To maintain order and security in the schools, school administration may inspect and search any areas within

the school and/or personal effects left in these areas; without notice to or consent of the student, and without a

search warrant. A search of a student is justified when there are reasonable grounds for suspecting the search

of a student will turn up evidence the student has violated or is violating either the law or the Coyote Code.

Parents do not need to be notified or present prior to a search by school administration.

MISUSE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

Any misuse of school property such as, but not limited to: keys, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, school

equipment, basketball hoops, school message lines or hotlines, fixtures, or any items owned or operated by

NKEC or CLLC is prohibited. This infraction may be considered for suspension, and/or student conference,

and/or extended detention, and/or social probation. A complaint may be filed with Pingree Grove Police

Department.

ISSRA AND FERPA

Both the Illinois School Student Records Act (ISSRA) and the Federal Educational Right to Privacy Act

(FERPA) gives parents and legal guardians certain rights with respect to their children's education records

unless a school is provided with evidence that there is a court order or State law that specifically provides to the

contrary. Otherwise, both custodial and noncustodial parents have the right to: access their children's

education records, seek to have the records amended, consent to disclosure of personally identifiable

information from the records (except in certain circumstances specified in theISSRA or FERPA regulations,

some of which are discussed below), and the right to file a complaint with the Department of Education.

REPORT OF ABUSE OF CHILDREN

In accordance with the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, each school administrator, teacher, social

worker, registered nurse, or other personnel employed by the school system and suspecting child abuse or

neglect, must report such suspicion to the Department of Children and Family Services subject to the district’s

administrative procedures. In addition, school personnel with reasonable cause to suspect that a child has died

as a result of abuse or neglect shall immediately report that suspicion to the appropriate medical examiner or

coroner.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

If your family moves from the school district or withdraws during the school year for any reason; parents must

notify the Business Office. The Business Office staff will ensure that parents have all necessary items taken care

of, and the student information may be sent to the new school upon their request.


CAMBRIDGE LAKES LEARNING CENTER

HANDBOOK REVIEW FORM

2021-2022

Student Name (print)_____________________________

Grade______ Homeroom Teacher _________________

I have reviewed the 2021-2022 Cambridge Lakes Learning Center Handbook. Failure to

read/sign this handbook does not excuse students from the requirements. The handbook

may be amended during the year without notice.

Student’s Signature_______________________________Date __________

Parent Signature ________________________________ Date __________

Return this to homeroom teachers by September 10, 2021


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