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Table of ContentsA Message From the Principal ................................ 3Mission Statement .................................................. 3Vision Statement .................................................... 3School Colors, Emblem and Song .......................... 3Administrative Directory .......................................... 4Class Advisors ........................................................ 5Department Chairpersons ...................................... 5Counselors ............................................................. 5General Information ................................................ 6Residency Requirement and

Change of Address ............................................ 6Magnet High School Program ................................ 6Diverse Learners Department ................................ 6Academic Center .................................................... 6Early Arrivals ........................................................... 6Lunchroom .............................................................. 6Hall Passes ............................................................. 6Fire Drills ................................................................ 6Identification Cards (ID Cards) ............................... 6Fees ........................................................................ 7Textbooks ............................................................... 7Library ..................................................................... 7Visitors .................................................................... 7Lost and Found ....................................................... 7Locks and Lockers .................................................. 7Physical Education Locker Room Policy ................ 7Physical Education Pool Rules ............................... 8Academic Information ............................................. 8Parent Conferences ................................................ 8Homework Policy .................................................... 8Promotion Policy ..................................................... 8Granting of Credit ................................................... 9Failures ................................................................... 9Summer School ...................................................... 9Programming .......................................................... 9Advanced Placement Policy ................................... 9Program Corrections .............................................. 9Grading ................................................................... 9Grade Reports ...................................................... 10Progress Reports .................................................. 10Grade Point Average ............................................ 10Honor Roll ............................................................. 10Principal’s Scholars .............................................. 10Requirements for Graduation ............................... 11Requirements for Admission to College ............... 11College Placement Tests (ACT/SAT) .................... 11School Testing Program ....................................... 11Student Records ................................................... 12Permanent Record (PRC) .................................... 12Inspection of Student Records ............................. 12Attendance Regulations ....................................... 13Student/Parent Responsibility .............................. 13Perfect Attendance ............................................... 13

State Mandated Attendance Policy ....................... 13Attendance Policy ................................................. 13Senior Activities Participation Policy ..................... 14School Sponsored Activities ................................. 14Unexcused Absences (Truant/Cuts) ..................... 14Excused From Class ............................................ 14Unexcused Class Absences ................................. 14Tardy Procedures ................................................. 14Late Arrivals .......................................................... 15Early Dismissals ................................................... 15Leaving School Without Permission ..................... 15Guidelines for Student Behavior ........................... 15Behavior and Discipline ........................................ 15Non-Discrimination Statement .............................. 15Conduct to and From School ................................ 15Traffic .................................................................... 15Respect the Property of Others ............................ 17Departure From School ........................................ 17Public Transportation ............................................ 18Safety and Security .............................................. 18Misconduct ........................................................... 18Anti-Hazing Policy ................................................ 19Vandalism ............................................................. 19Damage to School Property ................................. 19Lockers and Desks ............................................... 19Students in the Halls ............................................. 20Use of Vending Machine ....................................... 20Student Dress ....................................................... 20Disciplinary Procedure .......................................... 20Detention .............................................................. 21Saturday School Information ................................ 21In-School Suspension (ISS) ................................. 21In-School Suspension Rules ................................ 21Out-Of-School Suspension (OSS) ........................ 21Closed Campus .................................................... 22Social Probation ................................................... 22Senior “Citizenship” .............................................. 22Candy/Food Sales/Bake Sales ............................. 22Special Counseling Services ................................ 22Counseling Services ............................................. 22Counseling Office Procedures .............................. 22Social Work Services ............................................ 22Crisis Intervention ................................................. 22Health Services .................................................... 22Physical and Dental Examinations ....................... 23Co-Curricular Activities ......................................... 23Posting of Signs .................................................... 23Clubs/Organizations ............................................. 23Sports ................................................................... 23Cell Phone Policy ................................................. 24Service Learning and Volunteer Hours ................. 24Advanced Planning ............................................... 29

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Mission StatementOur mission is to provide a college preparatory academic program which challenges all students to reach their maximum potential. We will strive to provide an environment of excellence, responsibility, and diversity which fosters intellectual, social, emotional, artistic, physical, and technological skills nurtured through professional development, holistic learning experiences and parental support.

Vision StatementThe vision of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School is to create a positive, diverse, friendly, and challenging twenty-first century learning community where students grow toward fulfilling their potential in academic, artistic, physical, technological, and social-emotional dimensions. We seek to value the uniqueness of each student and to prepare our graduates both to succeed in their own lives and to make positive contributions to society.

School ColorsThe school colors are Navy Blue and Orange.

School EmblemThe school emblem is the Dolphin.

School SongThe hopes and dreams of our tomorrow link us together

Within the walls of Whitney Young we’ll make them come true, they’ll come true — they’ll come true.

In Whitney Young there beats a heart of strength and contentmentOur loyalty to her we know we’ll always possess,

We’ll possess — we’ll possess.She bears the name of one who rendered service to all men.

He stands out in our minds as one who taught peace and love towards mankind,towards mankind.

Whitney Young, Whitney Young, this is our song for Whitney Young. Whitney Young, Whitney Young, this is our song for Whitney Young.

A Message from the PrincipalThe Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Handbook has been developed to provide useful information about our school rules, regulations, academic requirements, clubs and organizations, and student privileges and responsibilities. It also provides a directory of important telephone numbers of student support personnel and a yearly planning calendar. It is imperative that you share this information with your parents and guardians so that they too can become familiar with the information that is included. You should conta\ct your counselor, advisory teacher, classroom teachers or administrative team member if you need an explanation regarding this handbook. Please feel free to share with us your suggestions and recommendations on how we can improve our current policies to assist with your academic preparedness.Your high school experience should be a positive one. We encourage you to get involved with the various extracurricular and academic activities that we have to offer. Whitney M. Young Magnet High School should be considered your “home away from home.” We recommend that you set specific goals each year that you want to accomplish and that you manage your time wisely. Remember — ”Each and Every Day You Can Make an Impact on Your Future.”

Joyce D. Kenner, Ed.D.Principal

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Administrative DirectoryPrincipal .............................................................................................................Dr. Joyce KennerMain Office ..................................................................................................... jdkenner@cps.eduAssistant Principal .....................................................................................Mr. Matthew SwansonMain Office ...............................................................................................mjswanson1@cps.eduAssistant Principal ............................................................................................... Mr. Melvin SotoRoom 102 ........................................................................................................... msoto@cps.eduAssistant Principal .............................................................................................Mr. Rickey HarrisRed & Blue Houses, 2nd Floor - Academic Building .......................................rfharris1@cps.eduStudent Enrollment and Engagement Director ...........................................Ms. Augustina BotarriRoom 276 ....................................................................................................... ampucci@cps.eduStudent Support Director .................................................................................Ms. Tameka DavisGreen & Gold Houses, 3rd Floor – Academic Building .....................................tldavis2@cps.eduDiverse Learners Director ................................................................................... Ms. Artrice KellyRoom 140 ......................................................................................................aljackson@cps.eduSpecial Projects Director ................................................................................. Dr. Dagny BlolandRoom 302 ..................................................................................................... ddbloland@cps.eduAthletic Director ..........................................................................................Mr. Christopher CassiGym A, Office 160B ...................................................................................... cgcassidy@cps.eduCounseling Director ......................................................................................... Ms. Alison MeltonCounseling Suite,Room 120A ........................................................................ amelton2@cps.eduProgramming Director ................................................................................. Ms. Vita Scott-HarrisCounseling Suite, Room 120A ................................................................ vkscott-harris@cps.edu

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Class AdvisorsSeniors .....................................................................................................................Ms. Rachel El-AminJuniors ........................................................................................................................Ms. Tameka DavisSophomores ......................................................................................................Mr. Christopher CassidyFreshmen ................................................................................................................. Ms. Kimberly Smith7th/8th Graders ..........................................................................................................Ms. Denise Passolt

Department ChairpersonsArt .......................................................................................................................................Ms. Lisa WaxCounseling ................................................................................................................... Ms. Alison MeltonEnglish/Media .................................................................................................... Ms. Natalie Leki-AlbanoMathematics/Business/Computer Science ........................................................... Ms. Susan GustavsonPerforming Arts .............................................................................................................Ms. Grace JeongPhysical Education ....................................................................................................Mr. Eric WiegmannScience .......................................................................................................................Ms. Anna GallardoSocial Science .................................................................................................................Ms. Sheila LentWorld Language .........................................................................................................Ms. Lusha O’Mara

CounselorsMs. Grace Bahn ............................................................................................................. gbahn@cps.eduDr. Deborah Barnes ................................................................................................ dabarnes1@cps.eduMs. Tiffany Brownridge ....................................................................................... tnbrownridge@cps.eduMr. David Howard .................................................................................................. dahoward8@cps.eduMs. Eva Lorena Jimenez ......................................................................................... eljiminez3@cps.eduMs. Marissa Martinez-Quintero ............................................................................ mmartinez4@cps.eduMs. Alison Melton ..................................................................................................... amelton2@cps.eduMs. April Nicholson .................................................................................................anicholson@cps.eduMs. Denise Passolt ................................................................................................dmpassolt1@cps.edu

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General InformationResidency Requirement and Change of AddressYour parents or legal guardian must be a Chicago resident in order for you to attend Whitney Young. If you move out of Chicago during the school year, the CPS rules allow seniors and 8th graders to complete that school year. All other grades (7th, 9th, 10th and 11th) must transfer immediately to their home school. If you have a change of address, you must present copies of 2 bills or identification with the correct address to Ms. Scott-Harris (vkscott-harris@cps.edu) in order to have it changed.Magnet High School ProgramThe Magnet Program consists of talented and gifted 9-12 grade students from across the city. Students take part in a demanding college preparatory program which allows them to take their place in the country’s leading universities and careers.Diverse Learners Department This program works closely with the Magnet Program to ensure that all students with disabilities are integrated in the regular educational setting to the maximum extent possible.Academic CenterThe Academic Center is an accelerated gifted program for the city’s top 7th and 8th grade students. Once a student is accepted into the program, a six year plan is initiated. The students are enrolled in high school level courses and can earn up to 12 high school credits prior to entering 9th grade. While students take their core classes with Academic Center teachers, elective courses are generally taken with the high school magnet program.Early ArrivalsThe Tech Center opens at 7:30 a.m. Students must remain in the area of their choice until 7:55 a.m.LunchroomStudents can purchase school lunches or bring lunch from home. To assure the proper maintenance of the facilities and help maintain order, the following list of rules must be observed by all students. Violators are subject to disciplinary action.1. All tables must be left clean and chairs properly placed.2. Students may go out at any time during the lunch period; students must re-enter at Door #1. Academic

Center 7th & 8th Grade students may not leave the building at any time.3. Trays must be removed as soon as you finish eating. Everyone at the table is responsible for the

cleanliness of the table. The last person at the table is responsible for all items left on the table.Hall PassesNO student will be permitted in the halls without a pass. If you are on official business, you must have a pass.Fire DrillsFire and disaster drills are regularly scheduled so that all will know what to do in case of an emergency. When the fire alarm sounds, everyone must evacuate the building as quickly as possible using the nearest exit. You may not go to your locker for your coat. Walk — don’t run. Classes must cross the street at the nearest corner and remain there until notified to return. During a disaster drill, your teachers will instruct you as to where your class is to go. At the close of drills, you are to return directly to the same class unless instructed otherwise.Identification Cards (ID Cards)To ensure the safety of all students at Whitney Young and to prevent trespassers from entering the building, CPS requires all students and staff to possess photo ID cards at all times. This rule will be strictly enforced as it is in many other schools and workplaces. ID cards are the property of WY.1. All students will be issued a photo identification card and lanyard during the beginning of the school year.2. Students may purchase a replacement ID in the School Store for $5 during lunch periods.3. The ID card is to be worn at all times and is necessary to enter the building at any time during the

day, to purchase any item in the School Store, to check out library materials, to enter the lunch line, to receive physical education equipment, etc. A temporary ID is available at the main entry. Each temporary ID costs $2.

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4. Students are to wear their ID cards and must present their ID card to any staff member upon demand. Failure to do so is an act of insubordination and subject to disciplinary action

5. Students will be subject to disciplinary action for placing false information on or defacing their ID cards.FeesAll students are assessed a general fee plus graduation fees for 8th and 12th graders.A bill will be emailed to you each summer. Students are expected to pay the fees prior to or during registration. Checks and ePay will be accepted in August for the exact amount due made payable to Whitney Young High School. Fee Waivers: Students who qualify for free lunch may be eligible for a fee waiver. Fee waiver application forms are available during registration.Students with unpaid fees or debts are not allowed to participate in any team, club, or organization.TextbooksAt the beginning of the year, students are supplied with textbooks for all of their classes. The books remain in their possession for the duration of the class in most cases. When the books are issued, each student fills out a card for each book they receive. Be sure to write your name inside the front cover for identification. This book becomes the student’s responsibility. If lost or stolen, the book must be paid for before another text will be issued to the student. At the end of the year, the student returns the book and gets the card back as a receipt. If the book is not returned, a debt slip will be placed in the student’s file.LibraryThe library, located along the east side of the second floor of the Academic Building has both print and non-print materials.• The library is open from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.• Students are able to borrow classroom textbooks to study or complete assignments (library use

only).• The Technology Center located in Room 230; Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.VisitorsParents wishing to see a particular person should call in advance to assure the availability of that person. All visitors must stop in the Main Office to obtain a visitor’s pass and must present a valid government-issued ID.Student visitors are not allowed. Trespassers are subject to arrest.Lost and FoundLost articles will be retained outside of offices 2C/2D and 3C/3D; articles will be discarded/donated at the end of each month.Locks and LockersLockers will be assigned to students by advisory, only two students per locker. You must use the locker assigned to you. See the Student Support Director if you have a defective lock. Students who use an unauthorized locker are subject to disciplinary action.Be sure to securely lock your locker each time you leave it. Articles left in lockers will be discarded at the end of the year. Note:1. There is no reasonable expectation of privacy in student lockers.2. The school retains ownership and control of student lockers.3. Lockers are subject to search at any time.Physical Education Locker Room Policy1. Gym lockers are provided for students taking Physical Education.2. Students should not bring valuable items to the P.E. Building.3. Nothing should be left in a locker that is not secured.4. Various students are assigned to the lockers each period.

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5. A Lost Article Report can be obtained in the Student Support Director’s office. The Student Support Director will keep the completed form on file.

6. Do not bring items (bags, books, purses, etc.) and leave them in the gym or locker room during your P.E. class.

Physical Education Pool Rules1. Students swimming must bring their swim cap, swim suit, towel and lock. 2. Students must take a shower before entering the pool.3. Do not enter the pool until your teacher directs you to do so.4. No running in the pool area.5. No street shoes on the pool deck.6. No gum, food or drinks in the locker rooms or in the pool area.7. No jewelry in the pool.8. Do not leave the pool area without permission.9. T-shirts are not allowed in the pool.10. Diving is not permitted.11. Swim only in your designated area.12. No one is allowed on the bulkheads (dividers) except instructors.13. No one is allowed to cross over a bulkhead from one area to another.14. Swimming under the bulkhead is not allowed.15. No shoving, pushing or dunking is allowed.16. All other safety rules must be followed.

Academic InformationYour high school record will remain with you all your life. A good record is a priceless possession. It will help you gain admittance to college and will help open doors to vocational opportunities. Try to maintain grades which are typical of the best you are capable of doing. Regular attendance will help you establish good habits. Participation in activities will help widen your interests and make your days at school happier.Parent ConferencesWe encourage parents to stay in close contact with the school. Parents should contact specific teachers directly when requesting class related information or a conference. Classes cannot be interrupted for parent conferences.Homework PolicyHomework will be assigned and evaluated in all classes. Assignments will be well-planned and challenging. Homework is a useful instructional tool for the following reasons: 1) It helps develop independent learning habits; 2) it enables the student to practice the kind of thinking and analysis they do in class prior to taking a test; 3) it allows the class to cover more material; 4) it helps to introduce the students to new material; 5) it is necessary in order for students to complete long-term projects.Students should keep a written record of all assignments and budget their time so they will be able to turn in all their assignments on the date they are due. Also, it is the students’ responsibility for getting assignments when they are absent or excused.Generally, homework will average approximately thirty minutes per day for each subject. For most of our students, this means approximately two and one-half hours of homework each day. Advanced Placement classes will require additional study time. All students are advised to keep record of their assignments in this book.Promotion Policy From Freshman to Sophomore 5 creditsFrom Sophomore to Junior 11 creditsFrom Junior to Senior 17 credits

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Grading ScaleA 90-100B 80-89C 70-79D 60-69F 59 and below (no credit awarded)Granting of Credit1. .50 credit is granted for the successful completion of a subject per semester of work completed with

a D or better. No credit is given for a subject in which an F is received.2. Credit can be granted only once in a subject, and the first passing grade received is the only official

grade.3. Academic Center credit policy is as follows:

a. High school courses taken within the 7th and 8th grade are granted credit if: In an honors or regular level course, a grade of A, B or C is earned in each semester of the course. Grades below ‘C’ DO NOT qualify for credit or proficiency in the subject. Students must also pass the CPS Algebra Exit Exam to receive Algebra credit.

b. High school equivalent courses are defined as “English I” (Equivalent to freshman English), Algebra, Geometry, Environmental Science, Biology, World Studies and any other course designated by a high school code.

FailuresStudents who fail a course must make up the credit by attendance at summer school or through virtual/online credit recovery. If the subject is required for graduation, the course must be repeated. If it is not required, another subject may be taken in its place with the written permission of the guidance counselor. Failed 1st semester courses cannot be made up 2nd semester, except through virtual/online credit recovery.Summer School1. Courses taken in summer school for credit must meet North Central Association guidelines as to

hours completed before credit can be granted. 2. Students should contact their counselor to register for credit recovery/summer school.ProgrammingProgramming takes place during the second semester of each year. Graduation requirements are reviewed and the students’ interests are taken into account. Illinois State Board of Education requires all students to have a 300-minute school day exclusive of lunch.Certain subjects require minimum proficiencies before a student may advance to higher level courses. More information will be distributed regarding specific classes during programming.Advanced Placement PolicyStudents who enroll in an Advanced Placement (AP) course are required to take the exams for each course they are enrolled in. Students agree to and are responsible for the cost of each exam, which is determined by the College Board. Program CorrectionsProgram changes will only be made to correct an error. When a student picks up their program on their assigned pick-up day, it should be carefully reviewed. If there is an error, a request for a program change should be completed and filed with the counselor. All requests for a program change must be filed with the counselor. Counselors will review these requests and forward approved requests to the scheduler. All corrections will become the final program for the student.GradingA serious attempt is made at all times to evaluate in the best possible manner the progress of students. The teachers will distribute their individual grading criteria for each class in September. Parents may be expected to sign the tear-off receipt portion and return it via the student to the classroom teacher. The following grading system has been established at Whitney Young:000971_5128

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A – The student is more than meeting the demands of the teacher. All work is on time. The work is of superior quality and shows mastery of the subject matter. The student has the ability to carry the job through, and exerts a positive influence on the class.

B – The required work is well done. The student meets the demands of the teacher and exerts a positive influence on the class.

C – The student does the required work satisfactorily. The work is on time and of average quality. The student is showing achievement.

D – The student is not doing all of the assigned work, is dependent on others, inconsistent, uncertain and confused. Work is below average, but shows some evidence of growth.

F – Unsatisfactory, with little evidence of growth taking place. Lack of interest and irregular attendance and attention are commonplace.

Failure due to absence – 10 absences or more in a quarter may result in a grade of F. This includes all valid and invalid absences, OSS, LA, ED, cuts and Truant days from each individual class. (ISS, field trips and school functions are not included.) Any extended absences due to illness must be verified with a doctor’s statement on file with the nurse and the attendance office upon the student’s return to school.Grade ReportsGrade reports are issued four times each year: November, January, April and June.Grade Report Pick-Up Days are scheduled in November and April. At this time, parents are to pick up grade reports at school. The exact dates and times will be announced. Teachers are available for conferences. January and June mark the end of the semesters. This is the time that credit is awarded in all classes. Students will be issued their grade reports during advisory and will bring them home for their parents’ inspection. Semester grades become part of the student’s permanent record.Progress ReportsA notice to students and parents of the possibility of failure in a course will be mailed the 6th, 16th, 26th and 34th weeks of the school year.Parents who would like a conference with the teacher as a result of the progress report are requested to email the teacher directly to make an appointment so that a mutually agreeable time can be arranged. Counselor and class teacher’s email addresses can be found at wyoung.org.Grade Point AverageYour grade point average is determined by averaging the final grades for all courses at the end of each semester. The following weights are given to each grade:Regular Level: A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0Honors Level: A=5 B=4 C=3 D=1 F=0Advanced Placement: A=6 B=5 C=4 D=1 F=0These numerical values are added together and divided by the number of credits attempted to give a weighted grade point average. Your transcript will also have an unweighted GPA which treats all grades the same. Class ranks have been eliminated.Honor RollThe Honor Roll is posted two times a year and lists all students who have attained a 4.0 grade point average and who have not received any ‘F’ grades.Honor rolls are determined at the end of each semester.Principal’s ScholarsA special honor roll is maintained for students who maintain a 4.75 grade point average or better.

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Requirements for GraduationThe following are the graduation requirements for Chicago Public High School: Subject Annual Units Subject Annual Units English 4 Arts 2 Social Science 3 Computer Science 1 Science (lab) 3 Physical Education 2 Mathematics 3 Career Ed/Electives 4 World Lang. 2 Total 24Each subject is .50 units per semester passed.Additional Requirements1 semester of civics 2 Service Learning Projects (Civics and Biology)Financial LiteracyUS ConstitutionDriver EducationHealth Education (Sexual Health Education is a part of this curriculum; to opt out, a written objection must be provided to the health teacher prior to the beginning of instruction. Without a written objection from parent or guardian, students will be required to participate in sexual health education.)Requirements for Admission to CollegeCollege entrance requirements differ with each college. Students who plan on continuing their education in colleges or universities should become acquainted with specific entrance requirements of the school they hope to attend and should choose high school subjects which will enable them to meet those requirements. The Counseling Department urges students to research specific college requirements even during their freshman and sophomore years. Minimum requirements to most colleges and universities are:1. Graduation from an accredited high school 2. High school work includes at least four units in English, four units of mathematics, three units of

laboratory science, three units of world language and three units of social science. 4. Above average test scores on national examinations such as American College Testing Program

(ACT), or College Entrance Examination Board (SAT).In addition, selective colleges look at the type of courses students take such as Advanced Placement courses, honors levels courses, etc., as well as involvement in co-curricular activities which will demonstrate such qualities as leadership ability, intellectual curiosity, and special abilities.Transcripts: To request a transcript, go to the Counseling Suite (room 120A) to speak with your counselor, and complete the transcript request form.College Placement Tests (ACT/SAT) 141 383 (school code)All students should plan to take the SAT during their junior year as required by the state of Illinois and Chicago Public Schools for graduation. It is recommended that the ACT and/or SAT I (Scholastic Achievement Test) be taken in the spring of the junior year. ACT and SAT are offered during various times throughout the school year.School Testing ProgramWhitney Young administers tests to students each year. The following tests are administered at each grade level:In October, Sophomores and Juniors take the PSAT.In May, Advanced Placement tests are administered per the College Board Test Schedule.Juniors are required to take the SAT each year.Freshmen students take the PSAT 9 and Sophomores take the PSAT 10.All Academic Center students are administered the NWEA and IAR.

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Student RecordsPermanent Record (PRC)Information on your Permanent Record Card (PRC) includes your entire academic and attendance records, and SAT test scores. This record follows you when you enter an institution of higher learning and when you request recommendations for employment and scholarships. The importance of your high school record cannot be overestimated.Inspection of Student RecordsStudent records refer to any written or recorded information, maintained by the school, by which a student may be individually identified. Information maintained by a staff member for individual use is not considered a part of the student record. The student’s record consists of a permanent record and a temporary record.Parents or guardians have the right to see, obtain copies, correct, and limit the release of their child’s student records. When a child reaches the age of eighteen, all rights discussed below will belong to him/her.I. Seeing and Copying Student Records Parents have the right to inspect all records kept on their child, including discipline reports, psychologi-

cal reports, child studies, health files, grade reports, and any reports sent to the school from outside agencies. A written request for the inspection of records must be sent to the school fifteen days before the date of the inspection. Forms for requesting an inspection are available at the school. A friend, relative or lawyer may accompany a parent to inspect the records. A staff member will be present to interpret the information contained in these records.

Parents also have the right to copy any of their child’s records, and the school may charge for the cost of copying unless a parent cannot afford to pay. In some cases, it may be necessary to obtain copies from the central offices of the Board of Education. In this event, the principal will arrange for copies to be sent to you.

II. Challenging the Contents of School Records If parents feel that information contained in their child’s records (other than grades) is inaccurate,

misleading, irrelevant or that it invades the child’s or family’s privacy, a request may be made to correct this information. The school can do this by removing, changing, or adding to the information you are challenging. If the school official does not make the correction you request, you have the right to an informal meeting with the principal or other staff within fifteen days of making a written request. This request should list the particular records you want to correct and your reasons.

If the challenge is not resolved by the informal meeting, formal procedures may be initiated in accordance with Rules and Regulations to Govern School Students Records, Article IX, Sections 9.03 and 9.04.

If a request for correction is denied, parents have the right to place a statement in their child’s file explaining the parents’ view of the records.

III. Release of Student Records The school will release student records to an official of another school in which the student has

enrolled or intends to enroll. A school official must make a written request to release the records. When a child transfers to another school district, parents have the right to inspect and correct the student records prior to the release of the records to the new school district.

IV. Maintenance of School Records Student permanent records will be maintained for a period of sixty years after the student has

transferred, graduated, or permanently withdrawn from school. Student temporary records will be maintained for one year from the year the student transfers,

graduates or permanently withdraws from school.

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Attendance RegulationsStudent/Parent ResponsibilityStudents and parents are expected to check Parent Portal on a weekly basis for attendance and grade updates. (Go to cps.edu to sign up for Parent Portal.) All students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly. Absence from school (classes) is the greatest single cause of poor achievement. The basic responsibility for the regular attendance of the student lies with the student and parent. The State Compulsory Attendance Law specifically states that the parent is obligated to see that the student is in school.The School Code of Illinois, Section 26-1 states: “Whoever has custody of any child between the ages of seven and seventeen years shall cause such child to attend some public school in the district wherein the child resides the entire time it is in session during the regular school term.”Students are required to attend class and remain in the room even when the regular teacher is absent.Perfect AttendanceA student has perfect attendance if they have no absences from school, no late arrivals, no early dismissals, no ISS and no cuts. Recognition: Seniors who had perfect attendance all four years of high school will be mentioned in the graduation program.State Mandated Attendance PolicyIllinois Senate Bill 1840 (Public Act 85-1418) effective June 1, 1989, mandates that students must attend school for 300 minutes. (This time cannot include lunch.) Students must attend 300 minutes or more to receive credit for a full day of attendance. Students attending more than 150 minutes, but less than 300 minutes receive ½ day of attendance. Students attending less than 150 minutes are recorded as zero attendance for the day.Parents can help increase attendance/state aid by scheduling doctors’ appointments, etc. for their children during non-school hours. In addition, parents should talk to their youngsters about the importance of attending all of their classes daily.Attendance PolicyThe Attendance Policy applies to advisory and classes. In the disciplinary actions listed below, it should be noted that a parent may request that their student serve a day of ISS in place of Saturday School or vice versa.Excused Absences (Valid Absences)In accordance with CPS rules, only “valid” absences qualify to be excused. Board of Education approved valid causes for students’ absences from school are: (1) Student’s illness, (2) observance of a religious holiday, (3) death in the immediate family, (4) family emergency, (5) circumstances which cause reasonable concern to the parent/guardian for child’s safety or health as approved by the principal and (6) other situations beyond the control of the student as determined by the principal.Each student absence is recorded as unexcused until the school’s receipt and acceptance of a signed note from the parent/guardian. The student shall provide the school with the signed note on the first day they return to school from an absence. The note should identify one of six Board approved valid reasons for the absence, contain the student’s full name and advisory number, parent’s name, and parent’s day time contact number.Students planning a college visit must prearrange it and inform their counselor. When a student is absent three or more consecutive days, the parent should also contact the counselor for assignments. Whenever possible, doctor’s statements should be placed on file with the attendance office and the nurse’s office.Students cannot be absent and attend school activities or be in the building unless they have a pass from Attendance Office personnel to take care of school-related business, i.e. turning in an assignment.Parents are encouraged to arrange doctor and dental appointments during the non-school hours. If this is not possible, parents may pick up a student for an early dismissal. To do so, a parent needs to arrive in the Attendance Office or in the Main Office to pick up their student.Parents CANNOT call their child absent from a class or classes for any reason. If they are in the building, they MUST be in class. Students misusing this policy will receive an unexcused absence and will be assigned to serve Saturday School.In general, students participating in any practice session (including, but not limited to play practice, choir/band practice, ACADEC, and athletic practice), competition, performance, and club activities must be in attendance on that school day. Any students reporting to school after the first period is over must report to the Attendance Office so that their attendance at school can be acknowledged. Also, students must be in attendance on the given date to participate in a field trip. Students who receive an early dismissal are no longer in attendance on that day.

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Senior Activities Participation PolicySenior students are required to have a cumulative attendance rate of 95% or higher during their senior year (no more than 8 days of absence during an entire school year) in order to be eligible for participating in following senior activities: Senior luncheon, prom, and graduation ceremony. The following absences will be exempt from affecting student’s attendance rate for this purpose: hospital stays or prolonged absences due to health reasons, documented with a doctor’s note, college visits verified with a proof of attendance (not merely a registration), approved school function activities, verified religious holidays. Students’ illnesses when there is no documented chronic condition or doctor’s note verifying absence longer than 3 days, as well as family emergency situations are not exempt from the count.School Sponsored ActivitiesWhen an authorized activity, trip, etc., is sponsored by the school, students will be given a permission slip for parents to sign and return to the school. Whitney M. Young High School does not have any connection with, nor assumes any responsibility for any non-school sponsored class trips, after prom events, picnics, activities, ski trips, etc.Unexcused Absences (Truant/Cuts)A student who is absent without a valid reason documented by an excuse note is defined as being truant. This is an unexcused absence, and teachers are not required to give makeup work for these absences.Cases of truancy are considered police cases as they involve breaking the laws of the state. Cases of truancy may involve parents being called to school for a conference and/or suspension.As of January 1996 the Chicago Public Schools reports any absence not verified by the parent as a truant day. To avoid this be sure to call in to report valid absences on the day of the absence.Excused From ClassStudents who are to be excused from one or more classes to participate in an activity (field trip, dance, assembly, etc.) must present written parental permission to participate in a field trip.A student cannot be absent and participate in a field trip.Unexcused Class AbsencesUnexcused class absences are accumulated throughout the school day and the school year.1st Offense Detention2nd Offense Saturday School3rd Offense 1 Day of ISS or Saturday School4th Offense 1 Day of ISS or Saturday School5th Offense* Any of the following: Saturday School, ISS, OSS, Probation, Parent Conference.* Subsequent offenses will result in the same options.Tardy ProceduresA student who is tardy to any class must be admitted and marked tardy in Gradebook. The Detention Assignment Form will be used to report tardies to the Attendance Office. Disciplinary action for tardies to one class (at any time of the day) in each quarter is as follows:1st Tardy Warning2nd Tardy Detention3rd Tardy Saturday School4 or More Tardies ISS/Parent Conference/Saturday School

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Leaving Early? Arriving Late?

Late Arrivals (You miss one or more classes.)Go straight to class if you arrive late for the first period. The teacher will mark you tardy and issue detention notice when appropriate. If you missed one or more class periods, you must sign in when you arrive at school in the Attendance Office. You will need to submit a note from the doctor’s office, or from a parent to excuse missed class periods.Early DismissalsIn case of illness a student must obtain a pass from the teacher in order to visit the nurse’s office (room 103). Except in an emergency, students without passes will be sent back to class. If the nurse is not available, proceed to the Attendance Office (room 128). To receive an early dismissal in case of an illness or an emergency, students must report to the Attendance Office and a parent or guardian will be called to come and pick up the student.Leaving School without PermissionLeaving the building without permission is a serious offense, i.e. going to breakfast off campus or leaving without an early dismissal from the attendance office or school nurse. Neither the school nor parents know where you are. Offenders will serve SS, ISS or OSS. This is considered a flagrant violation of school rules and regulations. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct (group 2).

Guidelines for Student BehaviorBehavior and DisciplineStudents at Whitney Young are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects self-control and concern for others. Remember, you have been carefully selected to attend Whitney Young and your behavior should be that of a serious student who is a credit to himself and his school.Non-Discrimination StatementWhitney Young High School is strongly committed to the right of every student to feel safe and secure in school. To that extent, any discrimination or harassment based upon race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or physical (dis)ability will not be tolerated. Violators of this policy will be punished to the fullest extent of the CPS Student Code of Conduct.

Conduct To and From SchoolWhen you are on the street or on public transportation, you are in the public eye and citizens are fully aware you are a student of Whitney Young High School. You are expected to behave in a manner that is reflective of Whitney Young. This behavior includes observations of all laws, respect for the property of others, and showing courtesy and respect for others.Additionally, you have your rights as a citizen and are encouraged to report any violations of your rights to school authorities so that your trip to school is enjoyable and safe.Traffic1. When walking to school:

a. Obey all traffic signals and regulations.b. Look both ways before crossing a street.c. Cross the street only at crosswalks.d. Do not hitch rides from motorists. It is a violation of the law.e. Respect the personal and property rights of others.f. Start for school early so you have time to arrive promptly.

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2. When driving an automobile:a. Obey traffic laws.b. Respect the rights of others.c. Be sure your car is in good mechanical condition.d. Remember that the pedestrian has the right of way.e. Never leave the scene of an accident without police permission.f. See Mr. Swanson regarding parking rules and regulations (See #3 below).

3. Parking lot rules & regulationsa. All students who drive and park in the school lot must have a student parking permit. Information

will be sent to juniors and seniors in the summer.b. Student Parking Area

1. Student parking is restricted to the far south end of the south lot only. Students are to park in the area near the corner of Laflin & Van Buren only. Students may park in the north end of the north lot if the south areas are filled. See map following.

2. No standing, stopping or parking on Jackson is allowed. Street signs are posted that prohibit parking on Jackson; they must be observed.

c. The parking lot is an area for cars to be parked only. Loitering inside or outside of cars is not permitted.1. The lot must be cleared within fifteen minutes after school is over.2. Sitting in cars eating lunch is not permitted.3. Many students drive their cars during lunch periods. We encourage parents to direct their

child to refrain from driving their car during lunch hours. Students leaving the school vicinity in their car place themselves in risk of being late for their next class.

d. Cars are not to be driven over 10mph in the lot. Be courteous to others. Do not drive on sidewalks.e. REMEMBER - Parking in the lot is a privilege; do not abuse it. Parking legally on the street in

the area of WYMHS is very difficult. In the name of safety, we must have your cooperation.f. Vehicles parked at Whitney Young are parked at the risk of the vehicle owner. Young H.S. is

not responsible or liable for loss or damage by reason of fire, theft, collision, or other cause to parked vehicles or contents of same. The vehicle owner and occupants assume full responsibility for any personal injuries that may occur while the vehicle is in the parking lot. By entering the parking lot, the person in charge of any vehicle consents to the search of the entire vehicle and its contents with cause by school officials or police officers.

g. Students parking outside the designated area, including fire lanes, are subject to all of the following: (1) Disciplinary action (2) Ticketing/booting by the Chicago police (3) Towing at student expense (4) Revocation of parking privileges.

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Respect the Property of OthersRemember - the person or property of others is sacred. You have no right to trespass or violate these rights.1. Walk on the sidewalk. Respect the lawns, gardens and shrubbery of our neighbors.2. Do not damage the property of others or loiter on porches or lawns.3. Do not throw food, cans, bottles, wrappings or paper on our neighbors’ property or on the school

campus.Departure from School1. Students are to depart from school and must leave school property/ grounds within 15 minutes after

their last class. Do not loiter in the locker areas, buildings or parking lots after school. Students who have P.M. detention are to bring books, coats, etc. with them and leave the building immediately.

2. Students are reminded that they are not to loiter outside the buildings after school. This includes the area around the Arts, Academic, PE buildings, basketball courts and athletic fields.

3. The parking lot is a place for cars to be parked only. Loitering inside or outside of cars is not permitted.4. Students waiting for rides to pick them up after school must wait outside the Main Office at door #2 only.5. Students waiting for after school activities to begin must go to the Media Center, Tech Center, or

near the Main Office.6. Students loitering in or around the buildings after their last class are subject to Saturday School.

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Public TransportationThe following guidelines are expected of Whitney Young students who use public transportation:1. Board the bus or train without pushing or crowding and be considerate of others especially those

who areelderly, pregnant, or with disabilities who are also seeking to board.2. Have your Ventra card ready when you board.3. Be courteous to the driver and cooperate with them at all times.4. Move to the rear so as not to block the way of others entering the vehicle.5. Be courteous to other passengers at all times.6. Obey the laws that prohibit smoking and spitting.7. Give your seat to any person who appears to need it more than you.8. Refrain from playing radios and from other boisterous conduct that reflects bad taste, annoys others.9. Respect public property by refraining from defacing, destroying or rendering ineffective, any part of

a public conveyance.10. Be ready to get off the bus promptly and be willing to assist those who need help.11. Never assist anyone who is trying to enter a bus or train with-out paying the fare.12. Never permit another person to use your Ventra Card and never use a Ventra card not issued to

you.Safety and Security• Students are not permitted to open the outside doors to students or non-staff adults at any time.

Direct them to enter at Door #1 of the Academic Building.• Students are not to place objects or items in the doorways or locks in order to keep them open.• Students returning from lunch must re-enter the building only through Door #1 of the Academic

Building or the VanBuren entrance in the Arts Building (if available).• Students are required to wear their student ID at all times around their neck so it is visible to all

faculty and staff members while in the building.• Students who violate any safety/security rule are subject to disciplinary action.MisconductWhitney Young follows the Chicago Public School System’s Student Code of Conduct. The Student Code of Conduct shall be subject to the discretion and authority of the principal or his/her designee. This code also applies to all after school functions. The following are examples of violations of this code and other school rules:1. Disruptive behavior - in school, on school grounds or on the school bus.2. Loitering, and littering3. Dress that is inappropriate or disruptive to the learning environment. 4. Use or possession of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vape pens, lighters, and matches.5. Disrespect towards school personnel or fellow students; defying school authority.6. Distributing unauthorized publications.7. Use of profane, obscene, indecent, immoral or abusive language and/or gestures.8. Interference with the orderly school program through boycotts, sit-ins or trespassing or inciting

disruptive acts of violence.9. Cheating - Whenever a student is guilty of cheating, the teacher shall collect the student’s paper, mark

a zero for the work, and notify the parent and the student’s discipline office immediately. Disciplinary action will also be taken.

10. Violation of the cell phone policy.11. Fighting.12. Forgery.13. Theft.

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14. Pulling false fire alarms.15. Vandalism/Graffiti.16. Use of coercion, force or intimidation.17. Possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, and drug paraphernalia.18. Possession of a weapon or look-alike weapons.19. Wearing a hat in the building.20. Gambling.21. Use of headsets & earplugs are prohibited in the classrooms at all times. These items will be taken

from the student and will only be returned to the parent.22. Selling candy or other items for personal gain, for school-sponsored groups and/or outside organiza-

tions in the school.. 23. Throwing snowballs.24. Gang activity (clothing, symbols, flashing signs, etc.)25. Food and/or drink is not allowed in classrooms or the library media center unless approved by a

faculty member.26. Haircutting is not permitted anywhere in the school.27. Elevators cannot be used by students without proper authorization.28. Violation of closed campus restriction.29. No students are allowed in the basement area.30. Failure to remove trays/food from lunchroom tables. (Sat. School)Anti-Hazing PolicyWhitney Young strictly forbids any form of hazing (physical, verbal, mental) against any student. This policy applies to the entire student body, clubs, organizations, and teams. Violators are subject to disciplinary action under The Student Code of Conduct: Group 5 (use of intimidation, coercion or force). Disciplinary action may include suspension, disciplinary reassignment, police notification, and/or expulsion. In addition any team member engaging in hazing will be removed from said team.VandalismMarking on or vandalizing the property of others is a crime. It indicates that the student who participates in such activity lacks self- control, is motivated by peer pressure, and lacks training in respect for the property of others. Persons who engage in writing on any available space are not ‘artists’; they are vandals and vandals are criminals and will be dealt with as such. The removal of graffiti is expensive and time consuming. Students are not allowed to have in their possession any device or tool commonly associated with defacing property with graffiti. These materials include, but are not limited to, ‘magic markers’, spray paint, shoe polish, etching tools or daubers, to name a few. Students may only use such devices under the direction and supervision of an Art teacher. Violations of the rules for possession of these articles will result in an in-school suspension.Anyone defacing school property may be suspended and will be required to pay for the clean-up and restoration of the defaced property. The student will be subject to arrest by the police authorities as well.Damage to School PropertyStudents are reminded that they are responsible for any damage that is done to school equipment, prop-erty, books, etc. It is your responsibility to make restitution for items damaged maliciously or accidentally.Lockers and DesksAll students and guardians are reminded that the lockers and desks that students use are property of the Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. These areas are subject to search at any time.Students may not place stickers, placards, posters or flyers on the outside of their lockers. Students will be assessed a $25 fee for damage to paint.

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Students in the HallsStudents must be in class/advisory on time. The following procedure is in effect concerning students in the halls without authorization. Students will be assigned one detention for the following reasons:• In the hallway after the bell to start class/advisory has rung• In the hallway without a written pass• Entering a locker without proper permissionRepeat violators are subject to harsher disciplinary action.Use of Vending MachineItems are to be taken and consumed in the lunchroom only. Machines are off-limits during advisory.Student DressThe reputation of a school is based to a great extent upon the behavior and appearance of its student body. Student dress should reflect the importance that education plays in every student’s life. All students are expected to dress and groom themselves neatly and modestly in clothes that are appropriate for an academic environment. When there is any question about the suitability of a student’s attire, it is the final authority of the school principal or Student Support Director as to whether a student’s attire or general appearance is acceptable.Students must wear shoes.Students are not allowed to wear sunglasses in the building. Also, clothing or apparel with inappropriate/offensive pictures, words or lettering which denotes or suggests gang membership or gang affiliation is not permitted. Other examples of inappropriate dress are halter/tube/tank tops with spaghetti-type straps, bare midriffs, unbuttoned/revealing shirts/blouses/pants, team jerseys without a shirt underneath, leggings, short skirts or dresses and undershirts/undergarments worn as outerwear.Hats, hoods, sweatbands, kerchiefs, scarves or any other non-religious head coverings are not to be worn in the school building. If students wear these items to school they must place them in their locker upon arrival. Confiscated hats may be returned to the parents only. Physical education uniforms are not appropriate attire in classrooms.Students dressed inappropriately will be sent home and are subject to disciplinary action.Students with special needs or circumstances may receive an exemption to any part of this code from the administration upon special request.Disciplinary ProcedureA referral to the Student Support Director is a last resort after the teacher has exhausted all other preventive measures. The seriousness of a referral to the Student Support Director speaks for itself, and the case will be dealt with rapidly, firmly, and fairly. The following procedures will be used:1. A referral will be made to the Student Support Director for the student on a Discipline Referral

Form by the staff member.2. Serious acts will result in the student being immediately brought to the Student Support Director.3. The Student Support Director will have a conference with the student. At this time the disciplinary

action will be determined according to the guidelines in the Student Code of Conduct. Disciplinary actions may include the following:a. Parent conference request.b. Assignment of detentions or Saturday School.c. In-School suspension for 1-5 days.d. Out-of-School suspension for 1-10 days.e. Police officer notification of activities which are serious breaches of state or municipal laws.f. Other mutually agreed upon alternative disciplinary actions including expulsion from school.

Repeat offenders will be dealt with more severely.

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DetentionDetentions are assigned for attendance or disciplinary infractions.Students must be prepared to do school work in the detention area. Detention may be served in the Attendance Office or the Main Office during your lunch period or before school, after 8th in the library or in the Main Office. Detentions are 30 minutes in length.* Note: All detentions must be served on the days assigned. If you are absent, it must be made up the day you return.Saturday School InformationLocation: LibraryTime: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Procedures:You must arrive by 8:00 a.m. and enter the Academic building at Door #1 on Laflin. Go directly to the library. You must bring school work or a book to read. You must leave the building and school property promptly when dismissed. All provisions in the Student Code of Conduct are in effect.Rules:1. No talking or sign language used.2. No eating.3. No sleeping.4. No note passing.5. No lockers before, during or after.6. No music devices or cell phones.In case of emergency, parents may call the Attendance Office on Saturday and leave a message to reschedule. Failure to serve Saturday School may result in an out of school suspension.In-School Suspension (ISS)In-School Suspension is served in the library. You must serve your regular school day. ISS counts as a day of attendance.In-School Suspension Rules1. Each student must report directly to the library at 8:00a.m.2. All students will remain in the library at all times except a designated lunch time. You may not leave

the building for lunch or any other time during ISS.3. Absolutely no talking is allowed between students.4. Each student is to have a complete day’s worth of assignments. All materials must be brought

including paper, pen, books and references.5. No eating is allowed in the library.6. No gum chewing is allowed.7. A student who is absent must reschedule the suspension upon returning to school.8. Students who are disruptive will be subject to additional disciplinary action.9. Students who fail to report to in-school suspension may be assigned out-of-school suspension.10. No one will be admitted late to ISS. If you are late, you will be re-scheduled or assigned to Saturday

School or OSS.Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)• You are remanded to the custody of your parents.• You are not permitted in the building on OSS days. If you do appear at school, you are subject

to criminal trespass proceedings, unless you have special permission from your Student Support Director to be in the building.

• You may not attend class, participate in any school activity or visit the school grounds on any OSS day.• It is your responsibility to obtain class assignments before your OSS days begin.• OSS is counted as a day of absence.

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Closed Campus• All 7th and 8th graders are on a closed campus. Additional students may be placed on a closed

campus for multiple tardies or class cuts.• You are not allowed to leave the building during lunch or any other period of the day.• 7th and 8th graders are also prohibited from crossing the street to get to another building. The bridges

on the second floor must be used at all times.• Violators will be disciplined.Social ProbationStudents who seriously or persistently disobey school rules will be placed on Social Probation.A student placed on Social Probation is prohibited from participating or attending all athletic, extracurricular or school-related activities for a period of up to one academic year. The student is entitled to attend school and must leave immediately at the end of the school day. Additionally, the student may be prohibited from participation in the open campus lunch program.Senior “Citizenship”The right to attend/participate in senior activities/events may be denied to any member of the senior class who violates the Student Code of Conduct Acts of Misconduct — Group 3, 4, 5 or 6.Attendance/participation in the following events would be prohibited: Graduation Ceremony, Senior Prom, Senior Luncheon, Senior Fashion Show, Senior Talent Show, Senior-Faculty Basketball Game, and other events as outlined by the school administration.

Candy/Food Sales/Bake SalesAll candy, food and bake sales are prohibited at school. Violators will lose all profits.

Special Counseling ServicesCounseling ServicesThe Counseling Suite is located in Room 120A. Counselors are available to all students who are in need of guidance of an educational, vocational, or personal nature. The main objectives of the counselors are: to help students develop their potential to the fullest; help students to use all available services within the school; and to help students know more about themselves so that they are better able to utilize their talents.Counselors are available to any student who seeks assistance. Students are encouraged to come during any non-class time, including lunch and/or Instructional Support. Counselors are generally not available during advisory. Counseling Office ProceduresStudents should sign in upon entering the Counseling Office and ask to see either their counselor or the Counselor of the Day.Social Work ServicesA social worker is present most days. A student may be referred to the social worker by a class teacher or a student may seek services on his/her own. Parents may also request services for their child.Crisis InterventionA crisis is a situation which occurs as a result of a traumatic event, and alters significantly, the ability to carry on day-to-day activities by students and the school community. Under the leadership of the school social worker, the overall goal of crisis intervention is to meet with affected individuals and restore them to pre-crisis levels of functioning.Health ServicesA school nurse is available on most days to provide health information, health counseling, assessment, referral and planning for students with health needs. Health and immunization records are kept on file. Parents and students are responsible for notifying the nurse of all serious health problems.- Nurse’s office is located in room 103.- Office hours are 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.- If the nurse’s office is closed, report to the Main Office.- Medication: Contact the school nurse to arrange for approval for self-administration during school hours

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Physical and Dental ExaminationsA certificate of Child Health examination must be presented upon entrance into ninth grade. A report of a physical examination and the dates of all immunizations must be included. Students who do not comply with the State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health regulations will be excluded from school until they are in compliance.

Co-Curricular ActivitiesNo Pay - No Play: Students with debts and/or unpaid current fees will not be allowed to participate in any club or organization or be a member of any team until these debts have been cleared.There are numerous clubs, organizations and sports activities in which students may participate. Find more information in the Weekly. Guidelines for after school activities1. All after-school activities must end by 5:45 P.M.*2. No club or organization meetings are to be held on Staff Meeting Schedule days (or other days as

identified by the school administration).3. The sponsor/advisor/coach must remain with their group at all times and not leave the students

unattended.4. The sponsor/advisor/coach must make sure the students leave the building after the activity. At no

time should the sponsor/advisor/coach leave before the students have left.5. Students are to bring their belongings with them to the activity. Students are not permitted to go to

their lockers after the activity.6. Sponsors/advisors/coaches are responsible for monitoring student behavior during the activity.7. Students are not permitted to leave the building and re-enter during the after-school activity.8. Entrance doors are not to be opened by after-school participants allowing people to enter the building.9. Unsupervised students will be removed from the building by security or staff members.10. Any club/organization/team failing to follow these guidelines is subject to having its meeting privileges

suspended or revoked.* The exceptions would be teams or groups returning from competition or organizations that have permission from the administration to remain after 5:45 P.M.Posting of SignsOrganizations and individuals wishing to place posters or signs on walls to advertise events must conform to the following rules:1. The poster must bear the signature of the Student Support Director or an assistant principal.2. Signs cannot be taped to any painted surface.3. Signs must be removed within three days of the completion of the event.4. Non-school sponsored events may not be advertised.Clubs/OrganizationsOver 100 clubs and organizations exist at WY. Listen for announcements, read the Whitney Young Weekly, and watch for signs indicating meeting times and places. Attendance and membership is open to anyone interested.SportsAlmost every sport is represented at Whitney Young. For most sports you must try out for the team and meet specific academic requirements (standards). Tryout dates and times are announced in the summer newsletter and the Whitney Young Weekly.

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Athletic Director Chris Cassidy

Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Football Boys Basketball Baseball Boys Soccer Girls Basketball Softball Girls Tennis Girls Bowling Girls Soccer Girls Swimming Boys Bowling Boys Tennis Girls Cross-Country Boys Swimming Boys Volleyball Boys Cross-Country Girls Indoor Track Girls Outdoor Track Boys/Girls Golf Boys Indoor Track Boys Outdoor Track Girls Volleyball Chess Boys/Girls Water Polo Cheerleaders Boys/Girls Lacrosse Pom Pons

Cell Phone PolicyThis policy is meant to help maintain an educational focus in classrooms and other study areas and respect the needs of our students to have reasonable access to their phones and other electronic devices. We acknowledge that this is the age of instant communication as well as the need to maintain a proper environment for students, faculty and the educational process.Cell phones or other electronic devices are not to be used in the classrooms UNLESS authorized by the classroom teacher. Cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off or placed on silent / vibrate mode during class. Students should keep these items in their backpacks or purses.Cell phones or other electronic devices may be used before/after school, during passing periods, and lunch periods except in classrooms, the library, tech centers and the theater. Only texting is permitted on the second and third floors; no phone calls are permitted to be made on upper floors.Unauthorized use of these devices in the classrooms, library, tech centers and theater is a violation of this policy. Violators of the policy will be subject to disciplinary action based upon the circumstances. First time/minor offenders will receive a Saturday School. Repeat or flagrant violators will receive an out-of-school suspension. Phones will be confiscated and given to the Student Support Director at the time of the infraction. The phone will be returned during the disciplinary conference.Students may use their cell phones to place calls only in the first floor foyers of the three WY buildings during their lunch periods. In an emergency situation, an administrator or faculty member can give a student permission to make a call from a cell phone.The use of cameras and video is absolutely forbidden at any time in private areas, such as, locker rooms, washrooms, dressing areas, classrooms, and offices. Such use may also constitute a violation of the criminal code.

Service Learning and Volunteer Hours• CPS requires students to complete two (2) Service Learning Projects. One project must be completed

in conjunction with Civics. The other project is typically completed in Biology.• Students may earn additional Volunteer hours by volunteering for a non-profit organizationVolunteer hours may be turned in at office 120A in order to be recorded on the student transcript. Questions regarding Volunteer Hours and Service Projects can be directed to Ms. Vita Scott-Harris.Suggestions: your former elementary school, Chicago Public Libraries, Chicago Parks, hospitals, Sr. Citizen homes, day care centers, food drives, clothing drives, walk a thons for charity... many moreForm are available in the Counseling Suite and Main Office.

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provisions and does not contain thestatement of the by-laws in their entirety.You can review the by-laws atwww.ihsa.org.You may lose eligibility for interscholasticcompetition if you are not in compliancewith IHSA by-laws. Remember, if youhave any questions regarding IHSA rules,please contact your principal/officialrepresentative.

1. Attendance

A. You may represent only the schoolyou attend. Participation on acooperative team of which yourschool is a member is acceptable.

B. You must be enrolled and attendingclasses in your high school no laterthan the beginning of the 11th schoolday of the semester.

C. If you attend school for ten (10) ormore days during any one semester,it will count as one of the eight (8)semesters of high school attendanceduring which you may possibly haveeligibility.

D. If you have a lapse in schoolconnection for ten (10) or moreconsecutive school days during asemester, you are subject toineligibility for the rest of thesemester. The specific terms of yourextended absence must be reviewedby the Executive Director todetermine if it is “lapse in schoolconnection” or not.

2. Scholastic Standing

A. You must pass twenty-five (25)credit hours of high school work perweek. Generally, twenty-five (25)credit hours is the equivalent of five(5) .5 credit courses (2.5 full credits).

B. You must have passed and receivedcredit toward graduation for twenty-five (25) credit hours of high schoolwork for the entire previous semesterto be eligible at all during theensuing semester.

3. Residence

Your eligibility is dependent on thelocation of the residence where you livefull time with your parents, parent who hasbeen assigned custody by the court, orcourt appointed legal guardian.

Illinois High School Association(For 2021-22 School Term)

This summary is for the purpose of assisting inthe understanding of IHSA By-laws andPolicies. In case of a conflict between thispublication and the constitution and by-lawsof the IHSA, the constitution and by-laws shallcontrol.

Key Provisions Regarding IHSA Rules

Eligibility Rules

When you become a member of aninterscholastic team at your high school,you will find that both your school and theIHSA will have rules you must follow inorder to be eligible for interscholasticparticipation. The IHSA’s rules have beenadopted by the high schools which aremembers of IHSA as part of theAssociation’s constitution and by-laws.They must be followed as minimumstandards for all interscholastic athleticcompetition in any member high school.Your high school may have additionalrequirements, but they may not be lessstringent than these statewide minimums.The principal/official representative of yourschool is responsible to see that onlyeligible students represent the school ininterscholastic competition. Any questionconcerning your eligibility should bereferred to your principal/officialrepresentative, who has a complete copy ofall IHSA eligibility rules, including theAssociation’s due process procedure. Onlythe IHSA Executive Director is authorizedto make formal rulings on eligibility, so ifyour principal/official representative hasquestions or wishes assistance in answeringyour questions, the principal/officialrepresentative should contact the IHSAOffice.Information contained here highlights someof the most important features of the IHSAby-laws regarding interscholasticeligibility. It is designed to make you awareof major requirements you must meet to beeligible to compete in interscholasticcompetition. The information here is only ageneral description of major by-law

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You may be eligible if you are enteringhigh school as a freshman and:

A. You attend the public high school inthe district in which you live fulltime with both of your parents,custodial parent or court appointedguardian; or

B. In the case of a multiple schooldistrict, you attend the public highschool in the attendance area whereyou live full time with your parents,custodial parent or court appointedguardian; or

C. You have paid tuition to attend apublic school for a minimum of 7thand 8th grades in a district other thanthe one where you live with yourparents, custodial parent or courtappointed guardian and you continueto pay tuition as a high schoolstudent in that same district; or

D. You attend a private/parochial schoollocated within the boundaries of thepublic school district where you livewith your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian; or

E. You attend a private/parochial highschool and have attended aprivate/parochial school for 7th and8th grades, or for any four (4) gradesfrom kindergarten through eighthgrades; or

F. You attend the private/parochial highschool which one or both of yourparents attended; or

G. You attend a private/parochial highschool located within a thirty (30)mile radius of the residence whereyou live with your parents, custodialparent or court appointed guardian.

4. Transfer

A. In all transfer cases, both theprincipal of the school from whichyou transfer and the principal of theschool into which you transfer mustconcur with the transfer in writing ona form provided by the IHSA Office.You cannot be eligible when youtransfer until this form is fullyexecuted and on file in the schooloffice.

B. If you transfer after classes begin forthe current school term, you willdefinitely be ineligible for thirty daysfrom the date you start attendingclasses at the new high school. Inaddition, you will be ineligible forthat entire school term in any sport inwhich you engaged in any teamactivity, including but not limited totryouts, drills, physical practicesessions, team meetings, playing in acontest, etc. at the school from whichyou transferred. For example, if youwere out for cross country at theschool from which you transfer andtransfer after the IHSA sport seasonhas begun, you will be ineligible forcross country that entire school termat the new school.

C. If you transfer attendance from onehigh school to another high school,you will be ineligible unless:1. Your transfer is in conjunction

with a change in residence byboth you and your parents,custodial parent or courtappointed guardian from onepublic school district to adifferent public school district;

2. Your transfer is between highschools within a public schooldistrict and both you and yourparents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardianchange residence to the districtattendance area for the schoolto which you transfer;

3. Your parents are divorced orlegally separated; you transferto a new school in conjunctionwith a modification or otherchange in legal custodybetween your parents by actionof a judge; and required courtdocuments are on file at theschool into which you transfer;

D. If you transfer in conjunction with achange in legal guardianship, a rulingon your eligibility must be obtainedfrom the IHSA Office.

E. If you transfer attendance from oneschool to another while you areineligible for any reason, the periodof ineligibility imposed prior to yourtransfer or the period of ineligibilitythat would have been imposed hadyou stayed at the school, will beenforced at the school to which youtransfer, even if you are otherwise incompliance with the by-laws.

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F. Any questions about your eligibilityin any of these instances must beresolved by a formal ruling from theIHSA Executive Director.

G. In all other transfer situations, aruling by the IHSA ExecutiveDirector is necessary to determineyour eligibility. This ruling must beobtained in writing by theprincipal/official representative of theschool into which you transfer beforeyou participate in an interscholasticathletic contest.

H. The IHSA Executive Director maygrant limited eligibility if you transferschools prior to the start of yoursophomore year and are not otherwisein compliance with the transfereligibility by-laws.

5. Age

You will become ineligible on the date youbecome twenty (20) years of age, unlessyour twentieth (20th) birthday occursduring a sport season. In that case, you willbecome ineligible in regard to age at thebeginning of the sport season during whichyour twentieth (20th) birthday occurs.

6. Physical Examination

You must have placed on file with yourprincipal/official representative a certificateof physical fitness, signed by a licensedphysician, physician’s assistant or nursepractitioner in order to practice orparticipate. Your physical examination isgood for 395 days from the date of theexam. The physician’s report must be onfile with your high school principal/officialrepresentative.

7. Amateur Status

A. If you win or place in actualcompetition, you may accept a medalor trophy for that accomplishment,without limit to its cost. Your schoolmay provide IHSA state championswith championship rings/mementoes.

B. For participating in competition in aninterscholastic sport, or for athletichonors or recognition in a sport, youmay receive any type of award(except cash, check or legal tender)

that does not exceed $75 fair marketvalue. There is no limitation on thevalue of your school letter.

C. The amateur rule does not prohibityou from being paid to referee,receiving pay for teaching lessons orcoaching in a little kids league, etc.It only applies to your owncompetition in an athletic contest.

D. If you violate the amateur rule, youbecome ineligible in the sport inwhich you violate. You must bereinstated by the Executive Directorbefore you may compete again.

8. Recruiting of Athletes

A. The by-laws prohibit recruiting ofhigh school students for athletics. Ifyou are solicited to enroll in ortransfer to a school to participate inathletics, you are being illegallyrecruited and your eligibility is injeopardy.

B. You will lose your eligibility if youenroll in or transfer to a school inresponse to recruiting efforts by anyperson or group of persons,connected with or not connectedwith the school, related to athleticparticipation.

C. You will lose your eligibility if youreceive special benefits or privilegesas a prospective student-athletewhich are not uniformly madeavailable to all students who attendyour school.

D. You may not receive an “athleticscholarship” or any other specialbenefit from your school becauseyou participate in athletics.

E. It is a violation for any student-athlete to receive or be offeredremuneration or any specialinducement which is not madeavailable to all applicants who applyto or enroll in the school.

F. It is also a violation to induce orattempt to induce or encourage anyprospective student to attend anymember school for the purpose ofparticipating in athletics, even whenspecial remuneration or inducementis not given. Please remember thatyou may not be offered or receiveany benefit, service, privilege oropportunity which is not alsoprovided or made available to allprospective students at that school.

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Note: If you are interested in findingout more information about a school,contact the principal/officialrepresentative or an administrator atthe school, not a member of thecoaching staff.

9. School Team Sports Seasons

A. Each sport conducted by IHSAmember schools has a starting andending date. Your school may notorganize a team, begin practice orparticipate in contests in a givensport until the authorized startingdate. Your school may not continueto practice or participate in contestsafter the authorized ending date.This means that:1. During the school year, you

may not participate on a non-school team coached by anymember of your school’scoaching staff unless it meetsspecific criteria established bythe by-laws.

2. No school coach may requireyou to participate in an out-of-season sport program as arequirement for being amember of a school team.

B. Violation of the sport season by-lawswill result in penalty to you and/or toyour school’s coaching personnel.

10. Playing in Non-School Competition

A. During the time you are participatingon a school team in a sport at yourhigh school, you may neither play ona non-school team nor compete innon-school competition as anindividual in that same sport or inany skill of that sport.

B. If you participate in non-schoolcompetition during a sport seasonand subsequently wish to join theschool team in the same sport, youwill not be eligible.

C. If you wish to participate in acompetition sanctioned by theNational Governing Body of a sport,a junior affiliate of the NationalGoverning Body of a sport or anofficial Illinois affiliate for the sport,your principal/official representative

must request approval through theSchools Center prior to any suchparticipation.

D. You may try out for a non-schoolteam while you are on your school’steam in that same sport, but you maynot practice, receive instruction,participate in workouts, or participatein competition with a non-schoolteam in that same sport until youcease being a member of yourschool’s team. You cease being amember of your school’s team whenthe team(s) of which you are amember terminates for the schoolterm.

E. You will become ineligible if youparticipate on, practice with orcompete against any junior college,college or university team duringyour high school career.

11. All-Star Participation

A. After you have completed your highschool eligibility in the sport offootball, basketball, soccer orvolleyball, you may participate inthree (3) all-star contests in any ofthese sports and still play for otherschool teams, provided the highschool season in that sport has beencompleted.You may lose your eligibility forother interscholastic sports if youplay in all-star competition in any ofthese sports under any otherconditions.

B. You are not restricted fromparticipating in all-star competitionin sports other than football,basketball, soccer or volleyball,except that you may not do so duringthe school season for the sport.

12. Misbehavior During Contests

A. If you violate the ethics ofcompetition or the principles of goodsportsmanship, you may be barredfrom interscholastic athletic contests,either as a participant or spectator orboth.

B. If you are ejected from a contest forunsportsmanlike conduct, you will beineligible for your team’s nextcontest. You are also subject to otherpenalties.

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NOTES

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burly adj. – big and sturdy. He easily hoisted the logs atop his burly shoulder.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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First Day of School - Go to Advisory at 8:00 AM

August 30

August 31

September 1

“Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.” — Louis Pasteur

-poly- (many) — polyphony, polygon, polychrome, polytheist, polygamy, polyp

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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September 2

September 3

September 4

September 5

crevice n. – crack; fissure. The mountain climbers found footholds in the crevices in the mountainside.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Labor DayRosh Hashanah begins at sundownNO SCHOOL - Labor Day

September 6

September 7

September 8

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” — Audre Lorde

re- (back, again) — return, report, review, retract, regain, reiterate, retell, revive, revise, regenerate, regurgitate

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Parent Night

Patriot Day

September 9

September 10

September 11

September 12

alleviate v. – make less severe. Aspirin should alleviate the pain of your sore throat.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Yom Kippur begins at sundownClub FairEarly Dismissal Bell Schedule

September 13

September 14

September 15

“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet.” — James Oppenheim

-ward (in the direction of) — westward, backward, toward, downward, leeward, landward

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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September 16

September 17

September 18

September 19

docile adj. – teachable; obedient. As docile as he seems, the lion was once very ferocious.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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First day of autumn

September 20

September 21

September 22

“No person is your friend who demands your silence or denies your right to grow.” — Alice Walker

-hypo- (below, beneath) — hypodermic, hypocrite, hypotenuse, hypothermia, hypothesis

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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September 23

September 24

September 25

September 26

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dexterous adj. – skillful. The dexterous magician entertained the crowd with his sleight of hand.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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September 27

September 28

September 29

“Our lives improve only when we take chances — and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves.” — Walter Anderson

pseudo- (false) — pseudonym, pseudopodia, pseudomorph, pseudoscience, pseudo-event

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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September 30

October 1

October 2

October 3

winsome adj. – charming. She was elected homecoming queen because of her winsome attitude.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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October 4

October 5

October 6

“Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” — James Joyce

-hood (order, condition) — manhood, adulthood, parenthood, falsehood, sisterhood

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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October 7

October 8

October 9

October 10

savory adj. – tasty. The family feasted on Aunt Helen’s savory fried chicken.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Columbus DayNO SCHOOL - Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 11

October 12

October 13

“I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” — Christopher Reeve

-neuro- (nerve) — neuron, neurosurgeon, neurosis, neurology, neuralgia, neurotomy

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Open House for Prospective Students

October 14

October 15

October 16

October 17

affinity n. – kinship. He felt a special affinity for anyone who struggled with foreign languages as he did.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Mawlid al-Nabi begins at sundown

Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

October 18

October 19

October 20

“You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying to do the best you can every day.” — Marian Wright Edelman

-tom-, -tomy- (cut) — atom, tonsillectomy, appendectomy, dichotomy, anatomy, lobotomy

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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October 21

October 22

October 23

October 24

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noxious adj. – harmful. The building was evacuated because of the noxious gases.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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October 25

October 26

October 27

“Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.” — Henri-Frédéric Amiel

-hema- (blood) — hematic, hematite, hematology, hematoma, hemal, hematosis

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Halloween

October 28

October 29

October 30

October 31

furtive adj. – stealthy. The girl gave a furtive glance to the teacher’s open grade book.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Election Day

November 1

November 2

November 3

“Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” — Henry van Dyke

-proto- (first) — protoplasm, prototype, protocol, protagonist, protozoan, proton, protohuman, protomorphic

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Last Day of Quarter 1

NO SCHOOL - School Improvement Day

Standard time begins

November 4

November 5

November 6

November 7

shoddy adj. – inferior. The carpenter went out of business due to his shoddy workmanship.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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November 8

November 9

November 10

“The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself — that’s where it’s at.” — Jesse Owens

-fid-, -fide-, -feder- (faith, trust) — confidante, fidelity, confident, infidel, federal, confederacy

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Veterans DayNO SCHOOL - Veterans Day

November 11

November 12

November 13

November 14

clamor n. – noise; shout. It was difficult to hear over the clamor in the train station. The children clamor for more dessert.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

November 15

November 16

November 17

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington

-phon- (sound) — symphony, telephone, phonetic, phonograph, euphony, cacophony

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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NO SCHOOL - Report Card Pick Up & Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 18

November 19

November 20

November 21

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sapient adj. – wise. Grandmother was often consulted because she was sapient in her advice.

Monday

Tuesday

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NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday

November 22

November 23

November 24

“The point is not to pay back kindness, but to pass it on.” — Julia Alvarez

-ine (nature of) — masculine, genuine, medicine, opaline, Benedictine

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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ThanksgivingNO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday

Hanukkah begins at sundown

November 25

November 26

November 27

November 28

cajole v. – coax. His friends tried to cajole him into participating in their prank.

Monday

Tuesday

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November 29

November 30

December 1

“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving ... and that’s your own self.” — Aldous Huxley

-plac-, -pac- (please) — placid, placebo, placate, complacent, pacify

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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December 2

December 3

December 4

December 5

quash v. – crush. Her dreams of medical school were quashed when she failed her entrance exams.

Monday

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December 6

December 7

December 8

“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” — James Dean

-mono- (one) — monopoly, monologue, monorail, monotonous, monomania, monocular, monogamous, monolithic, monotone

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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December 10

December 11

December 12

explicate v. – explain. The students were instructed to explicate their points of view.

Monday

Tuesday

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Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

December 13

December 14

December 15

“My life is my message.” — Mahatma Gandhi

-sed-, -sess-, -sid- (sit) — sediment, session, obsession, possess, preside, president, reside, subside

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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December 17

December 18

December 19

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umbrage n. – offense. He took umbrage that he was not cast as the lead role in the play.

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NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

First day of winterNO SCHOOL - Winter Break

NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

December 20

December 21

December 22

“There is nothing like a dream to create the future.” — Victor Hugo

-tort- (twist) — torture, retort, extort, distort, contort

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

Christmas

Kwanzaa begins

December 23

December 24

December 25

December 26

quiescent adj. – quiet; still. The crowd grew quiescent during the death-defying trapeze act.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

December 27

December 28

December 29

“I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you really want to go.” — Langston Hughes

-vale-, -vali-, -valu- (strength, value) — equivalent, valiant, validity, evaluate, value, valor

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

New Year’s Day

December 30

December 31

January 1

January 2

trepidation n. – apprehension; involuntary trembling. He entered the dimly lit cave with trepidation.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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January 3

January 4

January 5

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase; just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

pre- (before) — prelude, preposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor, preview, premier, precedent

Thursday

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Saturday

Sunday

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January 9

sultry adj. – hot and humid. He could not adjust himself to the sultry climate of the tropics.

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January 10

January 11

January 12

“I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward.” — Charlotte Brontë

semi- (half) — semitone, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal, semiconscious, semifinal

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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January 14

January 15

January 16

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annotate v. – comment; make explanatory notes. The director chose to annotate the script for the benefit of the actors.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Martin Luther King Jr. DayNO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

January 17

January 18

January 19

“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” — William Shedd

-vol- (will) — malevolent, benevolent, volunteer, volition

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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January 20

January 21

January 22

January 23

scrupulous adj. – conscientious; extremely thorough. I hired a scrupulous assistant for the position.

Monday

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Final Exams Periods 1, 2, and 3

Final Exams Periods 4, 5, and 6

January 24

January 25

January 26

“We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.” — Helen Keller

-fy (make) — beautify, fortify, simplify, magnify, glorify, testify

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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End of Quarter 2Final Exams Periods 7, 8, and Make-Ups

NO SCHOOL - School Improvement Day

January 27

January 28

January 29

January 30

refurbish v. – renovate. The plan to refurbish the old building was met with much enthusiasm.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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First Day of Semester 2

Lunar New Year

Groundhog Day

January 31

February 1

February 2

“The man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.” — James Crook

sub- (under, below) — subterranean, subway, subtract, substandard, subordinate, submarine, submerge, subterfuge, substantial

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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February 3

February 4

February 5

February 6

emollient n. – soothing remedy. He applied an emollient to the sunburned area.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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February 7

February 8

February 9

“Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” — Sandra Carey

super- (over, above) — supervise, superb, superior, supercede, superscript, superfluous, supercilious, supernatural, superintendent

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Lincoln’s Birthday

February 10

February 11

February 12

February 13

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cauterize v. – burn or sear a wound. The blood vessels needed to be cauterized in order to stop the bleeding.

Monday

Tuesday

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Valentine’s Day

Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

February 14

February 15

February 16

“Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.” — Harold Geneen

-ous (full of, having) — gracious, nervous, pompous, courageous, vicious

Thursday

Friday

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Sunday

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February 17

February 18

February 19

February 20

gratis adj. – free. The company gave one trip gratis to every salesman.

Monday

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Presidents’ DayNO SCHOOL - Presidents’ Day

Washington’s Birthday

February 21

February 22

February 23

“Truth is powerful and it prevails.” — Sojourner Truth

-form- (form, shape) — uniform, conform, formulary, perform, formal, formula

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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February 25

February 26

February 27

tawdry adj. – cheap and gaudy. He won a few tawdry charms at the carnival.

Monday

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Ash Wednesday

February 28

March 1

March 2

“When you cease to dream, you cease to live.” — Malcolm S. Forbes

-mor-, -mort- (mortal, death) — mortal, immortal, morality, mortician, mortuary, mortify, mortgage

Thursday

Friday

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Sunday

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March 4

March 5

March 6

adamant adj. – unyielding; firm in opinion. The teacher was adamant about homework being done.

Monday

Tuesday

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March 7

March 8

March 9

“To tend, unfailingly, unflinchingly, towards a goal is the secret of success.” — Anna Pavlova

syn- (together) — synthetic, synchronize, synthesis, synchronous, syndicate, syndrome, synonym, synopsis, syntax

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Daylight saving time begins

March 10

March 11

March 12

March 13

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effulgent adj. – brilliantly radiant. The windows of the skyscraper reflected the effulgent rays of the setting sun.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

March 14

March 15

March 16

“It is better to ask some of the questions than to know all the answers.” — James Thurber

un- (not) — unfit, unequal, undone, unequivocal, unearned, unconventional, uncooked, unharmed, unattended

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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St. Patrick’s Day

First day of spring

March 17

March 18

March 19

March 20

invalidate v. – weaken; destroy. She wanted to invalidate his argument with facts contradicting what he’d said.

Monday

Tuesday

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March 21

March 22

March 23

“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there’s love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” — Ella Fitzgerald

-archy (chief, first, rule) — monarchy, oligarchy, hierarchy, anarchy, patriarchy

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wary adj. – very cautious. The old man grew wary of his daughter’s motives.

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March 28

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March 30

“I am what time, circumstance and history have made of me, certainly, but I am also much more than that. So are we all.” — James Baldwin

-ician (specialist) — technician, musician, beautician, physician, statistician, clinician, electrician

Thursday

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April Fools’ Day

Ramadan begins at sundown

March 31

April 1

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April 3

juxtapose v. – place side by side. Comparison will be easier if you juxtapose the two items.

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April 4

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April 6

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou

-itis (infection) — appendicitis, tonsillitis, bursitis, arthritis, gastroenteritis, colitis

Thursday

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Last Day of Quarter 3

NO SCHOOL - School Improvement Day

Palm Sunday

April 7

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obtuse adj. – lacking in intellect. Because he was so obtuse, he could not follow the teacher's reasoning.

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NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

April 11

April 12

April 13

“Minds are like parachutes — they only function when open.” — Thomas Dewar

-cise- (cut) — excise, incisors, incision, incisive, precise, concise, decision

Thursday

Friday

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Good FridayPassover begins at sundownNO SCHOOL - Spring Break

Easter

April 14

April 15

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April 17

sedentary adj. – inactive; characterized by too little exercise. She led a sedentary life filled with TV watching.

Monday

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Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

April 18

April 19

April 20

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

-scrib- (write) — scribble, inscribe, scribe, describe, conscription, transcribe, subscribe, prescribe, manuscript

Thursday

Friday

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Sunday

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NO SCHOOL - Report Card Pick Up & Parent-Teacher Conferences

Earth Day

April 21

April 22

April 23

April 24

thwart v. – prevent from taking place. He felt that everyone was trying to thwart his plans.

Monday

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Laylat al-Qadr begins at sundown

April 25

April 26

April 27

“Great things are not done by impulse, but a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent Van Gogh

-logy (study, science) — biology, anthropology, geology, neurology, entomology, philology, mythology

Thursday

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April 30

May 1

inundate v. – flood. The celebrity was inundated with requests for his autograph.

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Eid al-Fitr begins at sundown

May 2

May 3

May 4

“Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” — Julie Andrews

-dict- (say) — dictionary, predict, malediction, dictation, dictator, interdict, contradict, edict, verdict, benediction, abdicate

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Cinco de Mayo

Mother’s Day

May 5

May 6

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May 8

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loquacious adj. – talkative. He is very loquacious and spends hours on the telephone.

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May 9

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May 11

“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together.” — Vesta Kelly

-neo- (new) — neologism, neophyte, Neolithic, neoclassic, neoPlatonist, neonatal

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May 12

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May 15

repugnance n. – loathing. She looked at the criminal with repugnance.

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Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

May 16

May 17

May 18

“One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.” — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

ad- (to) — adhesive, adapt, addendum, addition, adherent, advent, advocate

Thursday

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rescind v. – void. Because of public resentment, the legislature had to rescind the new law.

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May 25

“A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” — Ayn Rand

-centri- (center) — centrifugal, centripetal, centrist, concentric, decentralize, eccentric

Thursday

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May 29

taut adj. – tight. They pulled the rope taut for a firm hold.

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Memorial DayNO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

Final Exams for 8th and 12th Grade (Day 1 of 2)

Taste of Whitney Young

May 30

May 31

June 1

“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” — Michelangelo

-duc-, -duct- (lead) — induce, seduce, produce, reduce, conduct, ductile, abduct, induct, product, reduction, deduction, reproduction

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Final Exams for 8th and 12th Grade (Day 2 of 2)

Senior Prom

June 2

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grandiose adj. – imposing; pompous. The professor’s grandiose manner overwhelmed his students.

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Final Exams - Periods 1, 2, and 3

Final Exams - Periods 4, 5, and 6

June 6

June 7

June 8

“I change myself, I change the world.” — Gloria Anzaldúa

-spir- (breath) — spirit, conspire, inspire, aspire, expire, perspire, respiration, aspirator

Thursday

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Final Exams - Periods, 7, 8, and Make-Ups

June 9

June 10

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June 12

maniacal adj. – insane; raving mad. His maniacal laughter frightened the children.

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Flag DayLast Day of Quarter 4Last Day of School

June 13

June 14

June 15

“It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are.” — e.e. cummings

-fer- (carry) — transfer, infer, refer, defer, ferry, confer, aquifer, auriferous

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Father’s Day

June 16

June 17

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June 19

expletive n. – profanity. The coach did not allow expletives to be used in the locker room.

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First day of summer

June 20

June 21

June 22

“To love what you do and feel that it matters — how could anything be more fun?” — Katharine Graham

-pend- (hang) — pending, pendulum, pendant, impending, depend, pendulous, suspend, appendage, expenditure

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June 26

remiss adj. – negligent. He is remiss in his obligation if he doesn’t give a contribution.

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June 28

June 29

“I don’t know what the future may hold, but I know who holds the future.” — Ralph Abernathy

-dom (quality, realm) — kingdom, freedom, wisdom, stardom, chiefdom

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IndexA Message From the Principal ................................ 3Mission Statement .................................................. 3Vision Statement .................................................... 3School Colors, Emblem and Song .......................... 3Administrative Directory .......................................... 4Class Advisors ........................................................ 5Department Chairpersons ...................................... 5Counselors ............................................................. 5General Information ................................................ 6Residency Requirement and Change of Address ... 6Magnet High School Program ................................ 6Diverse Learners Department ................................ 6Academic Center .................................................... 6Early Arrivals ........................................................... 6Lunchroom .............................................................. 6Hall Passes ............................................................. 6Fire Drills ................................................................ 6Identification Cards (ID Cards) ............................... 6Fees ........................................................................ 7Textbooks ............................................................... 7Library ..................................................................... 7Visitors .................................................................... 7Lost and Found ....................................................... 7Locks and Lockers .................................................. 7Physical Education Locker Room Policy ................ 7Physical Education Pool Rules ............................... 8Academic Information ............................................. 8Parent Conferences ................................................ 8Homework Policy .................................................... 8Promotion Policy ..................................................... 8Granting of Credit ................................................... 9Failures ................................................................... 9Summer School ...................................................... 9Programming .......................................................... 9Advanced Placement Policy ................................... 9Program Corrections .............................................. 9Grading ................................................................... 9Grade Reports ...................................................... 10Progress Reports .................................................. 10Grade Point Average ............................................ 10Honor Roll ............................................................. 10Principal’s Scholars .............................................. 10Requirements for Graduation ............................... 11Requirements for Admission to College ............... 11College Placement Tests (ACT/SAT) .................... 11School Testing Program ....................................... 11Student Records ................................................... 12Permanent Record (PRC) .................................... 12Inspection of Student Records ............................. 12Attendance Regulations ....................................... 13Student/Parent Responsibility .............................. 13Perfect Attendance ............................................... 13

State Mandated Attendance Policy ....................... 13Attendance Policy ................................................. 13Senior Activities Participation Policy ..................... 14School Sponsored Activities ................................. 14Unexcused Absences (Truant/Cuts) ..................... 14Excused From Class ............................................ 14Unexcused Class Absences ................................. 14Tardy Procedures ................................................. 14Late Arrivals .......................................................... 15Early Dismissals ................................................... 15Leaving School Without Permission ..................... 15Guidelines for Student Behavior ........................... 15Behavior and Discipline ........................................ 15Non-Discrimination Statement .............................. 15Conduct to and From School ................................ 15Traffic .................................................................... 15Respect the Property of Others ............................ 17Departure From School ........................................ 17Public Transportation ............................................ 18Safety and Security .............................................. 18Misconduct ........................................................... 18Anti-Hazing Policy ................................................ 19Vandalism ............................................................. 19Damage to School Property ................................. 19Lockers and Desks ............................................... 19Students in the Halls ............................................. 20Use of Vending Machine ....................................... 20Student Dress ....................................................... 20Disciplinary Procedure .......................................... 20Detention .............................................................. 21Saturday School Information ................................ 21In-School Suspension (ISS) ................................. 21In-School Suspension Rules ................................ 21Out-Of-School Suspension (OSS) ........................ 21Closed Campus .................................................... 22Social Probation ................................................... 22Senior “Citizenship” .............................................. 22Candy/Food Sales/Bake Sales ............................. 22Special Counseling Services ................................ 22Counseling Services ............................................. 22Counseling Office Procedures .............................. 22Social Work Services ............................................ 22Crisis Intervention ................................................. 22Health Services .................................................... 22Physical and Dental Examinations ....................... 23Co-Curricular Activities ......................................... 23Posting of Signs .................................................... 23Clubs/Organizations ............................................. 23Sports ................................................................... 23Cell Phone Policy ................................................. 24Service Learning and Volunteer Hours ................. 24Advanced Planning ............................................... 29