HALL HIGH SCHOOL PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK

IT IS A GREAT YEAR TO BE A RED DEVIL!!!!!Superintendent Michael Struna

Principal Jesse BrandtDean of Students/AD Eric Bryant

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION.................................................................................................Page 2GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................Page 3ATTENDANCE POLICIES................................................................................. Page 25ACADEMIC INFORMATION............................................................................ Page 31STUDENT BEHAVIOR INFORMATION.......................................................... Page 39DISCIPLINE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES..................................................Page 42LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO FAMILY RIGHTS......................................Page 54STUDENT EXTRACURRICULAR CODE........................................................ Page 61ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT.................................................................... Page 69

WHERE TO GO FOR. . .Assessments....................................................................................... Guidance OfficeBroken Lockers...........................................................................Office of the PrincipalBus Transportation.....................................................................Office of the PrincipalCollege Information............................................................................. Guidance OfficeDiscipline.......................................................................................... Office of the DeanFree/Reduced Lunch ..................................................................................Main OfficeGood Student Auto Insurance Discount.................................... Main Office, RegistrarHealth Records.....................................................................................................NurseID Cards...............................................................................................Yearbook OfficeIll at School...........................................................................................................NurseLate Arrival....................................................................................... Office of the DeanLeaving School Early........................................................................Office of the DeanLost and Found........................................................................................... Main OfficeLost Textbook Payments.............................................................................Main OfficeNew Student Registration......................... Registrar, Guidance, Office of the PrincipalParking Permits...........................................................................................Main OfficePhysical Forms.....................................................................................................NursePre-Absence Excuses....................................................Dean of Students/AttendanceRegistration Fee Payments......................................................................District OfficeReporting Absent ...................................................................................... Main Office Resource Materials............................................................................................. LibrarySeason Tickets................................................................... Ticket Manager/AD OfficeScholarship Information...................................................................... Guidance OfficeSports Physicals...................................................................................................NurseSports Questions..................................................................................Athletic DirectorStolen Property................................................................................. Office of the DeanTranscripts............................................................................... Registrar, District OfficeWithdrawal from School...................................................................... Guidance OfficeWork Permits...............................................................................................Main Office

PART I INTRODUCTION

WELCOMEThe Student Handbook was developed to assist students and parents of Hall HighSchool. On the following pages is the information needed to answer most questionsabout the daily routine at school. If questions arise and clarifications are needed,please contact school personnel for assistance. We are here to help you.Parents and students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the items in thishandbook as a way of assisting in getting the most from the high school experience.Obtaining a quality education is an important step in preparing students for successin life. The Hall High School Board of Education, administration, faculty, and staffare committed to helping students develop to their full learning potential in anenvironment that is safe and supports learning.It is important to take pride in your school and show respect for all students, teachers,staff, administration, and yourself. There are many clubs and organizations that youas a student can join and be involved in. The opportunities are abundant and allowyou to be involved in a wide range of rewarding experiences.As a student at Hall High School you are a part of the strong traditions that make herthe proud school that she has always been and will continue to be.

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Hall High School District #502 is to provide an educational programconsistent with the demands of a global society and the needs of the local communityby offering a rigorous academic and co-curricular program that prepares ALL studentsfor college and careers.

PHILOSOPHY OF HALL HIGH SCHOOLHall High School has identified four areas of human development dedicated tohelping students achieve.

A. Civic Responsibility C. Economic Self-sufficiencyB. Self-Realization D. Successful Human Relationships

RIGHT TO GOVERNHall High School reserves the right to make all rules which shall be necessary andproper for carrying into execution all other foregoing rules to ensure a positiveeducational environment.

SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERSHall High School.................................................................................. 1-815-664-2100Attendance Line (after 3:30 PM or before 7:30 AM).............. 1-815-664-2100, Press 1

PART II GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIESADMINISTERING MEDICINES TO STUDENTSStudents should not take medication during school hours or during school-related

activities unless it is necessary for a student’s health and well-being. When a student’slicensed health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) believe that it is necessary forthe student to take a medication during school hours, they must request that theschool dispense the medication to their child/ward and otherwise follow the District’sprocedures on dispensing medication. No School District employee shall administer to any student, or supervise a student’s self-administration of, any prescription or non-prescription medication until a completed and signed School Medication Authorization Form is submitted by the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). No student shall possess or consume any prescription or non-prescription medication on school grounds or at a school-related function other than as provided for in this policy and its implementing procedures. A student may possess an epinephrine auto-injector (Epi-Pen) and/or medication prescribed for asthma for immediate use at the student’s discretion, providedthe student’s parent/guardian has completed and signed a School MedicationAuthorization Form. The School district shall incur no liability, except for willful andwanton conduct, as a result of any injury arising from a student’s self-administrationof medication or epinephrine auto-injector or the storage of any medication byschool personnel. A student’s parent/guardian must indemnify and hold harmlessthe School District and its employees and agents, against any claims, accept a claimbased on willful and wanton conduct, arising out of a student’s self-administration ofan epinephrine auto-injector and/or medication, or the storage of any medication byschool personnel. Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to students, including administering medication.The School Medication Authorization Form can be obtained from the office.

AGENCY AND POLICE INTERVIEWSThe Superintendent shall manage requests by agency officials or police officersto interview students at school through procedures that: (1) recognize individualstudent rights and privacy, (2) minimize potential disruption, (3) foster a cooperativerelationship with public agencies and law enforcement, and (4) comply with State law.LEGAL REF.: 55 ILCS 80/1 et seq., Children’s Advocacy Center Act325 ILCS 5/1 et seq., Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act720 ILCS 5/31-1 et seq., Interference with Public Officers Act725 ILCS 120/1 et seq., Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses ActCROSS REF.: 7:130 (Student Rights and Responsibilities), 7:140 (Search andSeizure), 7:190 (Student Discipline)

ANNOUNCEMENTSStudents and student organizations who wish to have information included in theschools daily announcements must put them in writing by 1:00 PM one school dayprior to the date they wish to be read. Only school related business or informationwith a direct relationship to the education and/or activities program at Hall HighSchool will be approved by the administration. No material may be posted unlessapproved by the administration or the class advisor/sponsor. Material to be postedmust have the class advisor/sponsor’s signature.

AREA CAREER CENTER (ACC) ADMISSIONEligible juniors and seniors are permitted to attend the Area Career Center. Studentsmay take courses in a variety of vocational areas and earn two units for one full yearof study. All students who wish to enroll in an ACC course, must submit a securitydeposit of $250.00 to Hall High School which shall be returned to the student uponsuccessful completion of the ACC course.

Exemplary attendance is expected of students who attend the ACC. Students whoare absent (excused or unexcused) from their ACC course for 3 or more days persemester will be dropped from the course with a grade of “F” and will forfeit the$250.00 security deposit. Students who fail first semester course work at the ACCmay also be dropped for second semester and reassigned to courses (if available)or study hall at Hall High School. Interested students should see a counselor duringthe spring semester for entrance requirements. All ACC students must ride the busleaving Hall High School. Students returning from ACC, must report to the office

immediately upon arriving back at Hall High School.

AREA CAREER CENTER (DRIVING TO)All students attending the Area Career Center are required to ride the bus providedfor them. Under certain circumstances, and approved in advance by the principal,permission to drive to the ACC may be obtained. No student driver is to give otherstudents transportation to ACC. Smoking is prohibited on the bus and the ACCcampus. The Hall High School policies will be enforced for students that violateschool policy. ACC students may not leave campus when boarding the bus to ACCor when returning from ACC.

ASSEMBLIESAssemblies are generally held in the auditorium or gym. Seating is assigned by class andstudents are required to sit in their assigned seats. Whenever all-school assembliesare held, all students are required to attend. Pep assemblies, held either in thegym or the stadium, are held on occasion each semester. Non-assigned seating isallowed for pep assemblies. This is a good time for students to show school spirit.All students are required to attend.

ASTHMA (Self-Administration Of Asthma Medication)A student with asthma may possess and use his/her medication while in school, at aschool-sponsored activity, while under the supervision of school personnel, or beforeor after normal school activities, while in before/after school care on school operatedproperty. We recommend that you provide an additional dose of the medication tobe kept at school in the event that your child forgets or loses his/her medication.The permission for self-administration of medication is effective for the school yearfor which it is granted and will be renewed each subsequent school year. TheSchool Authorization Medication Form must be completed and turned into the nurse.

AUTOMOBILES, MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLES AND PARKINGStudents may park their vehicles in the school parking lot (only in non-numberedspaces) between the hours of 6:00 am and 11:00 p.m. Vehicles should not beparked in the school parking lots after 11:00 p.m. with the exception of students whoare attending school activities at Hall or at a school sponsored activity. Vehicles mustbe parked between the painted lines, and must be driven under the speed limit of10 miles per hour while in the lot. Vehicles should be driven safely and must yield topedestrians. Vehicles parked outside painted lines or designated parking spots maybe ticketed or towed at the discretion of the school, at the vehicle owner’s expense.Students caught driving recklessly in the parking lot may be subject to disciplinaryaction.

Students who park on school property must have a parking permit. The permit canbe obtained at registration for $20.00 or in the office of the Dean of Students afterregistration. The parking form must be completed to receive the permit. Studentswho wish to purchase a parking permit must consent to participate in the HHSRandom Drug Testing Program.. All motor vehicles should be locked when parked while thestudent is at school.

The numbered parking spaces are for school staff, personnel, and others designatedby administration. These spaces MAY NOT be used by students at any time.Student vehicles parked in these lots may be ticketed or towed at the discretion ofadministration.

Students who do not purchase a parking permit may not park on school property.Furthermore, students who do not park on school property may not drive their vehicleon to school property during the school day including parking in the auto mechanicsshop. In addition, students may not park in the numbered spaces on “auto mech hill”without permission of the auto mechanics teacher.

Students who park in numbered spaces, park on school grounds without a valid sticker or who park illegally on school grounds will face the following consequences:

First Offense: Written warningSecond Offense Saturday DetentionThird Offense In-School suspension and loss of parking privilegesFourth and all Subsequent Offenses: Car will be towed at the owner’s expense

The school is not responsible for student vehicles, any possessions left in them, oranything attached to the vehicles. STUDENTS PARK THEIR VEHICLES ON OR NEARSCHOOL PROPERTY AT THEIR OWN RISK. Students should be aware their vehiclesare not protected in any way while in the parking lot, and items of value should not beleft in or near the vehicle while unattended.Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in cars parked on schoolgrounds. School lots are regularly searched by contraband dogs, administration, andpolice officers. Students should be aware that items and spaces on school groundsare subject to search and view by others, and that prohibited items discovered duringthe course of a search may result in discipline, including, but not limited to, expulsionfrom school.

Vehicles MAY NOT be parked or located in the bus lanes or fire lanes at ANY TIME.Bus lanes and fire lanes are clearly marked. Vehicles located in these locations maybe ticketed and/or towed by the police. Video cameras may be active in parking lots and may be used for the purposes of investigation into student misconduct. Discipline for misconduct includes all disciplinary measures in the student discipline code and/or withdrawal of parking privileges.

AWARDS

Hall High School students have a fine tradition of success in many fields. Successin extracurricular activities is usually noted at the Leadership and ScholarshipConvocation banquet held in the spring. The athletic awards banquets are held

immediately following each of the sport seasons. Students are eligible for scholarship,attendance, and service awards all four years of high school. Information on awards,scholarships and financial assistance is available from the guidance office.Students are eligible for scholarship, attendance, and service awards all four yearsof high school.

The following academic awards are available to students:Top Ten Seniors, Gold Tassel (GPA 4.2 or higher), Illinois State Scholars, AcademicStoles (English, French, Spanish, Math, Science, Computer Science, Business, SocialStudies, Fine Arts/Art, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Area Career Center), TrovilloScholarship, Kleinfall Scholarship, Patrick Mahoney Scholarship, Dominic RochettoScholarship, Hall Booster Organization, Daughters of the American Revolution, Sonsof the American Revolution, Helen Koch Volunteer Scholarship, LeRoy BertrandScholarship, Perfect Attendance (4 years), IVCC Writing Contest, IVCC FrenchCompetition, Top 4 of each underclass, Hugh O’Brien Youth Recipient (HOBY),Honorary Art Award, National Honor Society, Senior Librarian Award, HAC Senior ofthe Year, Math/Science Award, Power Mechanics Award, James A. Francisco 150%Award, Music (Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, Richard Fling Memorial Award, JohnPhilip Sousa Award, Vince Cinotte Memorial Award, HHS Music Excellence Award),Scholastic/Athletic (Father Garrahan Award, Richard Nesti Football Award, Alice J.Schibrowsky, Richard Nesti Athlete of the Year), MHCC (Service Award, HospitalVolunteer), Francee Wolf Memorial, Faculty Leadership, Peg Cassiday Award, SnoopyAward.

BEVERAGESBeverages of any kind are not allowed in the classroom by the student. Studentsare allowed to have (soda, juice, water, milk, etc.) in the cafeteria during lunch only.Beverages are not allowed to be carried in the hallway between classes. All alcoholicbeverages are prohibited. Hall High School is not responsible and will not reimbursestudents who have beverages confiscated as a result of the violation of this rule.]STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE BOTTLED WATER IN THEIR LOCKER.

BOOK BAGS, BACKPACKS, PURSES OR OTHER CARRYING DEVICESNo book bags, backpacks, purses, or other book carrying devices may be usedduring the school day except to bring books to and from school. Students musthouse the book bags, backpacks, purses, or other carrying devices in their lockerduring the school day while classes are in session. Book bags, backpacks, or othercarrying devices may not be brought to the classroom. Students may carry laptop bags with prior approval of the administration.

BUS TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY RULESBus transportation is provided to students attending Hall High School. Transportationis contracted through Illinois Central Bus Company. All bus students will be pickedup at their assigned bus stops and returned to the same place according to thedesignation. Students inquiring about bus service should contact the Illinois CentralBus Company at 815-220-8800. Illinois Central Bus Company has the right toestablish and enforce rules for bus transportation. Hall High School will enforce anyschool rule violation in conjunction with the First Student.Students who live more than 1-1/2 miles from the high school building are offeredschool bus transportation to and from school. School buses will stop at the pick-upstations designated by the school. Students who ride the bus accept responsibilityfor following the rules and regulations that have been set up for their safety andgeneral welfare. Depending upon the seriousness of the offense, a student may beremoved from the bus for a stated period of time. The District’s regular suspensionprocedures shall be used to suspend a student’s privilege to ride a school bus.

Bus Safety Rules:1. Students are not permitted on the bus unless the driver or an adult advisor ispresent or has given permission.2. Use of profane language is prohibited on buses.3. Windows should neither be raised or lowered without permission from thedriver.4. No object of any kind should be thrown either on the bus or from the buswindows at any time.5. Riders should not call out the windows at passing motorists or to peoplepassing along the street.6. Students who ride in the bus to a game or activity must return on the bus unlesswritten permission from a parent is turned in to the office before the bus leaves.7. Students should not touch the safety door at the rear of the bus at any timeunless they are directed to do so by the bus driver.8. Students should remain in their seats at all times when the bus is in motion.9. All student riders are under the direct supervision of the driver or members ofthe faculty who may be riding the bus.10. Be on time for the bus - help keep the bus on schedule.11. Use care in approaching or exiting the bus.12. Help keep the bus clean, sanitary and orderly.13. School administrators may restrict or suspend riding privileges of students whofail to comply with the regulations.All students must follow the District’s School Bus Safety Guidelines. Grossdisobedience or misconduct providing grounds for suspension from riding the schoolbus includes:1. Prohibited student conduct as defined in the Student Discipline Policy.2. Willful injury or threat of injury to a bus driver or to another rider.3. Willful and/or repeated defacement of the bus.

4. Repeated use of profanity.5. Repeated willful disobedience of the bus driver’s or other supervisor’s directive.6. Such other behavior as the administration deems to threaten the safe operationof the bus and/or its occupants.

Use of Video Cameras on School Bus (if equipped)Video cameras may be used on school buses as necessary in order to monitorconduct and maintain a safe environment for students and employees.The content of the videotapes are student records and are subject to District policyand procedure concerning school student records. Only those people with alegitimate educational or administrative purpose may view the videotapes. In mostinstances, individuals with a legitimate educational or administrative purpose willbe the Superintendent, Assistant Principal, Transportation Director, bus driver, andsponsor, coach, or other supervisor. If the content of a video tape becomes thesubject of a student disciplinary hearing, it will be treated like other evidence in theproceeding. The Board of Education may suspend a student from riding the bus inexcess of 10 days for safety reasons.

Cell Phone Policy

Students may possess cell phones while in school and while on school property; however, the phones must be turned off and remain concealed during the school day with the exception of in a class with teacher permission for an educational reason. Setting cell phones to silent/vibrate rather than ring does NOT fulfill the “off” requirement. Cell phone use (e.g., calling, text messaging, updating social networking sites or camera usage, etc.) during the school day is prohibited. This includes headphones or clothing that has listening devices in them. School personnel reserve the right to access any material on a cell phone in the building including text messages, voice messages, and pictures. Additional appropriate discipline will be enforced should said material violate school policy.

Cell Phones

Cell Phone/Electronic Device misuse Consequences:

1st Offense – Parent Pick-up and a Detention

2nd Offense – Parent Pick-up and a Saturday Detention

3rd Offense – Parent Pick-up and 1 day Out of School Suspension - 30 day electronic device ban

4th Offense – Parent Pick-up and 3 day Out of School Suspension - 60 day electronic device ban

5th Offense – Parent Pick-up and 5 day Out of School Suspension – indefinite electronic device ban

RADIOS, BEEPERS, PERSONAL DATA ASSISTANTS (PDAs)PALM PILOTS, VIDEO CAMERAS, ET ALStudents use of radios, tape players, compact disc player, MP3 players, iPods, videogames, P.D.A.’s, Palm Pilots, video cameras, video phones, and all other like devicesare prohibited. Possessing these items at school is not recommended and the schoolcannot be responsible in the case of theft.Such objects should be turned off and kept in the student’s locker during schoolhours (7:55 a.m. - 3:02 p.m.). Use of such objects is not permitted on campus during schoolhours whether it be talking, checking messages, text messaging, taking pictures,or as a calculator. School personnel reserve the right to access any material on acell phone in the building including text messages, voice messages, and pictures.Unauthorized use of a cell phone will result in a Level 1 or Level 2 offense, andwill be treated as a Level 3 offense if students are taking pictures or videotapes inclassrooms or locker rooms.

Students are allowed to bring cell phones to school, however, any student using acell phone in any form or manner during scheduled school periods including lunch,will have it confiscated with the following discipline actions taken – 1st offense -- 1 detention2nd offense a Saturday detention3rd and all subsequent offenses- suspension.A student who refuses to surrender an unauthorized device will be in violationof the school insubordination policy.

CHANGES OF ADDRESSA student who moves during the school year must notify the office as soon aspossible of the new address and phone number. Failure to report change of addresswill cause delays in correspondence to parents, or in an emergency situation, preventthe school from reaching a parent. Please keep school informed about changes.

CLASS OFFICERSClass officers are elected in the spring of the year for the next year, with the exceptionof the freshman class officers. Freshman officers will be chosen after school hasbeen in session in the early fall. This gives the class members a chance to know eachother well enough to choose class leaders wisely.

CLASS PERIOD SCHEDULEEach class is forty-six minutes long with four minutes between classes. The regularschool day starts at 7:55 am and ends at 2:55 p.m.

CLOSED CAMPUSBy Board of Education policy, Hall High School is a closed campus. No studentshould be outside in the parking lot, at their cars, etc., during the school day. Theadministration, at its’ discretion, may allow semi-open campus to identified students.

CREDIT FOR ALTERNATIVE COURSES AND PROGRAMS, ANDCOURSE SUBSTITUTIONSCorrespondence CoursesA student enrolled in a correspondence course may receive high school credit in anon-required class for work completed, provided:1. The course is given by an institution accredited by the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Secondary Schools and Hall High School.2. The student is a fourth or fifth year senior;3. The student assumes responsibility for all fees; and4. The course is approved in advance by the Guidance Department.A maximum of 2 (two) unit credits may be counted toward the requirements for a

student’s high school graduation.

Illinois Virtual High School (IVHS)A student may receive no more than four (4) high school credits for successfulcompletion of Illinois Virtual High School courses, provided:1. The course is approved by the Guidance Department.2. The student is a junior or senior who meets eligibility requirements as set byHall High School.3. If the IVS course is being completed for credit retrieval, the course work mustbe done under the supervision of a Hall High School employee.4. The student must submit a security deposit of $100.00 which will only be refundedupon successful complete of the IVS course.5. All correspondence course materials and exams must be completed and mailed in no later than May 1st.

Substitutions for Physical Education and Other Required CoursesA student in grades 9-12, unless otherwise stated, may request from the Principal, tobe excused from physical education courses for the following reasons:1. Enrollment in a marching band program for credit and are requesting theexcuse due to ongoing participation in such marching band program;2. Enrollment in academic classes which are required for admission to aninstitution of higher learning, provided that failure to take such classes willresult in the pupil being denied admission (student must be in the 11th or 12thgrade);3. Enrollment in academic classes which are required for graduation, providedfailure to take such class will result in the student being unable to graduate(usually associated with those 11th and 12th grade students who have failed acourse that they need to repeat).Students must submit such requests in writing with as much specificity as possible.Principals shall maintain records showing that they applied the stated criteria to thestudent’s individual circumstances.LEGAL REF.: 5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.CROSS REF.: 2:220 (School Board Meeting Procedure), 3:30 (Chain of Command),8:110 (Public Suggestions and Complaints)ADOPTED: December 19, 2007 (REVISED May 21, 2008)

DANCESAt various times throughout the school year, dances will be held to promote the socialdevelopment of students. These activities are held for the enjoyment of students, arestrictly alcohol and tobacco free, and generally require an admission charge. Thefollowing rules apply to dances:

1. Faculty and/or parents shall serve as supervisors of these events and studentsare required to follow their directions.2. Law enforcement personnel may be employed and/or summoned to deal withviolations of the laws (possession, or under the influence of, alcohol or acontrolled substance, disorderly conduct, etc).3. Students who wish to bring guests from outside of Hall High School mustregister the guests with the officers of the organization or sponsor of the danceprior to attending the school dance and must assume responsibility for theguests.4. In order to bring a guest to a dance, a permission form must be obtained fromthe Dean’s Office prior to the dance. The dance permission form must bereturned to the Dean one day before the dance.5. All guests are subject to the rules and regulations of Hall High School.6. If a student or guest, who has been admitted to a school dance decides toleave, he/she may do so, but will not be allowed to return.

7. All guests attending a school dance including Prom must be in high school to age 20 years. With permission of the administration, any person who is not a Hall High school student, and under the age of 21, may attend as a guest of a Hall High School student if that student is in good standing. The administration shall make decisions regarding the approval of out of school guests and the decision of the administration is final. No junior high students will be allowed to attend HHS dances.8. Students or guests who show evidence of drinking alcohol or using drugs willbe denied admission. Anyone engaging in unacceptable behavior will be askedto leave by the supervisors. The incident will be reported to the administrationthe next school day and appropriate disciplinary action taken.9. If any outside guest violates any of these rules, he/she will not be admitted toany further events at Hall High School.10. Students who are scheduled for a Saturday detention on the day of a dance must serve the detention in order to be eligible for the dance.11. Clean up after dances is the responsibility of the class or organizationsponsoring the event no later than the following day.

DECLARING A PATHWAYAll students declare a college or career pathway when they register for their sophomore classes. The declaration of a pathway is intended to guide the student and their parents/guardians in the strategic selection of elective classes during their sophomore, junior and senior years.

DEFACING AND/OR DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYAny student who willfully defaces school property will be subject to disciplinaryconsequences, which may include notification to law enforcement agencies.Examples of defacing school property are, but not limited to: spray painting schoolproperty, writing on desk tops or tables, defacing rest room stalls, or writing on theinside or outside of a school locker. Examples of destruction of school property are,but not limited to: willful destruction of textbooks, rest room facilities, classroommaterials, or the physical property of the school building.

DIABETES - CARE OF STUDENTS WITH DIABETESIf your child has diabetes and requires assistance with managing this condition whileat school and school functions, a Diabetes Care Plan must be submitted to the schoolnurse. Parents/guardians are responsible for and must:Sign the Diabetes Care Plan.Inform the school in a timely manner of any change which needs to be made to theDiabetes Care Plan on file with the school for their child.Inform the school in a timely manner of any changes to their emergency contactnumbers or contact numbers of health care providers.Grant consent for and authorize designated School District representatives tocommunicate directly with the health care provider whose instructions are includedin the Diabetes Care Plan.For further information, please contact the Nurse.

DISASTER, FIRE, BUILDING EVACUATION PROCEDURESThe State of Illinois requires periodic disaster drills, fire drills and building evacuationprocedures. Fire drill instructions are posted in each room and specific exits andprocedures are discussed by individual classroom teachers. Should the fire ordisaster alarms sound they are the signals for a rapid, orderly exit from the buildingor to the shelter areas. Classes should stay with their teachers for immediate studentaccounting in the safety locations.

DROP OUT AND READMISSION POLICYIf a student who is 17 years old or older drops out of school, he/she will not be readmitted that semester and must meet with an administrator in order to be readmitted any subsequent semester.Any student above the age of 17 who has dropped out of school and could not, because of age and

lack of credits, graduate before his or her 21st birthday will be denied enrollment. The district will provide counseling regarding other options for granting a high school diploma such as a GED diploma.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGThe Superintendent or designee is authorized to close the school in the event ofhazardous weather or other emergencies that threaten the safety of students, staffmembers, or school property.Reasonable precautions shall be taken by the Superintendent or designee to ensurestudent safety in the event of a bomb threat. At the same time, care will be given tonot provide an indirect incentive by dismissing school.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION CARDSAll students are required to have on file the information necessary to contactparents, guardians, and a designated responsible individual in case a parent cannotbe reached in an emergency. When changes occur, they must be reported to theoffice immediately so that the Emergency Information Card is current. Updatedemergency cards will be required at registration as a condition for the release ofstudent schedules. If a change occurs within the school year, notice must be givento the office.

EXCHANGE PROGRAMSAn exchange student will be granted a diploma if he or she completes the criteria forgraduation established by the State of Illinois and the Board of Education. The Boardof Education may grant a certificate of attendance to exchange students.District students will receive high school credit for foreign exchange coursesthat meet the criteria established in the curriculum and that are approved by theSuperintendent. International study course work not meeting District requirementsmay be placed in the student’s permanent record and recorded as an internationalstudy experience.LEGAL REF.: 5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.CROSS REF.: 2:220 (School Board Meeting Procedure), 3:30 (Chain of Command),8:110 (Public Suggestions and Complaints)ADOPTED: December 19, 2007 (REVISED May 21, 2008)

FINES, FEES, AND CHARGES; WAIVER OF STUDENT FEESThe school establishes fees and charges to fund certain school activities. Somestudents may be unable to pay these fees. Students will not be denied educationalservices or academic credit due to the inability of their parent or guardian to pay feesor certain charges. Students whose parent or guardian is unable to afford studentfees may receive a fee waiver. A fee waiver does not exempt a student from chargesfor lost and damaged books, locks, materials, supplies, and/or equipment.Applications for fee waivers may be submitted by a parent or guardian of a studentwho has been assessed a fee. A student is eligible for a fee waiver if the studentcurrently lives in a household that meets the income guidelines, with the same limits,based on the household size, that are used for the federal free meals program.The Principal will give additional consideration where one or more of the followingfactors are present:1.. An illness in the family2. Unusual expenses such as fire, flood, storm damage, etc.3. Seasonal employment4. Emergency situations5. When one or more of the parents/guardians are involved in a work stoppage.Within 30 days, the Principal will notify the parent/guardian if the fee waiver requesthas been denied along with the appropriate appeal process. If you have questionsregarding the fee waiver process, you may contact the Principal at 815-664-2100.

FOODFood is not allowed in the classroom by the student. Food items must be eaten inthe cafeteria during lunch periods. Students are allowed to store their lunch if brought

from home in their locker.

FOOD ALLERGIES (STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES)State law requires our school district to inform parents annually of students with life-threateningallergies or life-threatening chronic illnesses of the applicable provisionsof Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal statutes,state statutes, federal regulations and state rules.If your student has a life-threatening allergy or life-threatening chronic illness, pleasenotify the Principal at (815) 664-2100.Federal law protects students from discrimination due to a disability that substantiallylimits a major life activity. If your student has a qualifying disability, an individualizedSection 504 Plan will be developed and implemented to provide the needed supportsso that your student can access his or her education as effectively as studentswithout disabilities. Not all students with life-threatening allergies and life-threatening chronic illnessesmay be eligible under Section 504. Our school district also may be able to meet astudent’s needs appropriately through other means.

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHHall High School has a free and reduced lunch program. Students who qualify mayreceive free or reduced lunch. Student information regarding free and reduced lunchapplication or receipt thereof shall be kept confidential. Applications are available inthe District office.Eligibility Criteria and Selection of ChildrenAn eligibility of the student for free and reduced price food services shall bedetermined by the income eligibility guidelines, family size income standards, setannually by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and distributed by the Illinois StateBoard of Education.NotificationAt the beginning of each school year, the District shall notify students and theirparent(s)/guardian(s) by letter of: (1) eligibility requirements for free and reduced pricefood service; (2) its application process; and (3) other information required by federallaw. The Superintendent shall provide the same information to informational media,the local unemployment office, and any major area employers contemplating layoffs.Parent(s)/guardian(s) enrolling a child in the District for the first time, any time duringthe school year, shall receive the eligibility information.

Nondiscrimination AssuranceThe District shall avoid publicly identifying students receiving free or reduced pricemeals and shall use methods for collecting meal payments which prevent identificationof children receiving assistance.

Appeal From a DecisionA family may appeal the District’s decision to deny an application for free andreduced price food services or to terminate such services as outlined by the U.S.Department of Agriculture in 7 C.F.R. ‘ 245.7, Determining Eligibility For Free andReduced Price Meals and Free Milk In Schools. The Superintendent shall establishhearing procedures for adverse eligibility decisions and provide by mail a copy ofthem to the family. The District may also use these procedures to challenge a child’scontinued eligibility for free or reduced-price meals or milk.During an appeal, students previously receiving food service benefits shall not havetheir benefits terminated. Students who were denied benefits shall not receivebenefits during the appeal.The Superintendent shall keep on file for a period of 3 years a record of any appealsmade and the hearing record. The District shall also maintain accurate and completerecords showing the data and method used to determine the number of eligiblestudents served free and reduced price food services. These records shall bemaintained for 3 years.

GIFT DELIVERIES

Gift deliveries such as flowers or balloons should not be delivered to students atschool. Personal deliveries such as these should be made to the student’s homeaddress.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICESStudents are encouraged to visit the guidance office to meet with counselors.Information is available from counselors on problems with courses, curriculumselection, failures, extracurricular activities, interpretation of test results, remedialwork, vocation information, graduation requirements, credits accumulated,scholarships, military information, change of schedule, plans after graduation, or anypersonal or family problem. If a student wishes to see a counselor, he/she must signthe appointment sheet in the guidance office. The counselor will see the student atthe earliest opportunity.

HARASSMENT, BULLYING AND INTIMIDATIONBullying, intimidation, and (sexual) harassment are not acceptable in any form andwill not be tolerated at school or any school-related activity, on school property, onschool buses and transportation vehicles or through a school computer, network orother school electronic equipment. The school will protect students against retaliationfor reporting incidents of bullying, intimidation, or (sexual) harassment, and will takedisciplinary action against any student who participates in such conduct.No person shall harass, intimidate or bully another based upon perceived race,color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity or expression,ancestry, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, gender identity, orderof protection status, status as homeless, or actual or potential marital or parentalstatus, including pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, associationwith a person or group with one or more of the aforementioned actual or perceivedcharacteristic or any other distinguished characteristic. The school and district willnot tolerate harassing, intimidating conduct, or bullying whether verbal, physical, orvisual, that affects the tangible benefits of education, that unreasonably interfereswith a student’s educational performance, or that creates an intimidating, hostile, oroffensive educational environment.Bullying means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, includingcommunications made in writing or electronically, and including harassment througha third party, directed toward a student that has or can be reasonably predicted tohave the effect of: (1) placing the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’sperson or property; (2) causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student’sphysical or mental health; (3) substantially interferes with the student’s academicperformance; or (4) substantially interferes with the student’s ability to participate inor benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the school.Examples of prohibited conduct include, without limitation, any use of violence,intimidation, force, noise, coercion, threats, stalking, harassment, sexual harassment,public humiliation, theft or destruction of property, retaliation, hazing, bullying, bullyingthrough the transmission of information from a school computer, a school computernetwork, or other similar electronic school equipment, or other comparable conduct.Students who believe they are victims of bullying, intimidation or harassment or havewitnessed such activities are encouraged to discuss the matter with the studentnondiscrimination coordinator, building administrator or a complaint manager.Students may choose to report to a person of the student’s same sex. Complaintswill be kept confidential to the extent possible given the need to investigate. Studentswho make good faith complaints will not be disciplined.Any student who is determined, after an investigation, to have engaged in bullying,intimidation or harassment will be subject to disciplinary consequences as provided inthis handbook, including but not limited to, suspension and expulsion consistent withthe school and district’s discipline policy. Parents of students who have engaged inthe above behavior will be notified. Any student making a knowingly false accusationregarding harassment may also be subject to disciplinary consequences.

HOMELESS CHILDREN

A homeless child, as defined by State law, may attend the District school that thechild attended when permanently housed or in which the child was last enrolled. Ahomeless child living in any District school’s attendance area may attend that school.If a dispute arises regarding a homeless child’s rights, the Superintendent shall informhis or her parent(s)/guardian(s) of the availability of an investigator, sources for lowcost or free legal assistance, and other advocacy services in the community.Transportation shall be arranged according to State law.Homeless children may be immediately admitted, even if the child’s parent/guardiancannot immediately produce immunization or health records.The Homeless liaison for Hall High School is Roz Pigati. She can be reached in theGuidance Department. (815-664-2100) Ext. 211.

HOMEROOMSEach student is assigned a homeroom and must attend homeroom unless excusedby the administration.

ILLNESS OR INJURY AT SCHOOLIn case of illness or injury at school, a student must report to the nurse’s office.Parents or guardian will be contacted by the school. If the parent cannot be reached,the name of the person on the emergency card will be contacted. Consent for thestudent to leave will be obtained and a parent/guardian or person on emergencycard must come to the school to sign the student out in the Principal’s office for thestudent to be released from school. Students are not permitted to leave campusor miss classes due to illness without reporting it to the school nurse, guidancecounselor, or Principal. Failure to report is an unexcused absence.Students are required to notify the nurse and complete the School AuthorizationMedication Form for any medication {prescriptive, non-prescriptive (over-the-counter),etc.} that the student has in his/her possession.In the case of a medical emergency, when a medical emergency occurs and trainedmedical personnel are unavailable, teachers standing in loco parentis may rendernecessary emergency treatment to pupils. Teachers are not expected to possessexpert medical knowledge, but rather to act reasonably and prudently. (CrossReference Medical Emergency)

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR THROUGH THE USE OFELECTRONIC MEANS AND DEVICESSending, receiving or possessing sexually explicit or otherwise inappropriate picturesor images, commonly knowing as “sexting”, are prohibited. Prohibited conductspecifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving orpossessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the useof a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular phone. Students who takepictures or videotapes in classrooms or locker rooms will face Level 3 consequences.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALSA student’s parent/guardian may inspect, upon their request, any instructionalmaterial used as part of their child’s educational curriculum within a reasonable timeof their request.

INTERNET POLICYThe Internet offers an opportunity for students to locate material appropriate totheir educational needs, to communicate with other students and have access toelectronic mail communication, information sources, university library catalogs, theLibrary of Congress, and discussion groups covering topics from environmentalissues to music or politics.Making Internet access available to students carries with it the potential that somestudents might encounter information that some have identified as controversialand of potential harm to students. Because information on the Internet appears,disappears, and changes, it is not possible to predict or control what students maylocate. Hall High School educators will take an active role in ensuring restriction

of student access to controversial material. However, on a global network it isimpossible to control all materials an industrious user may discover. Hall High Schooleducators firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available on thisworldwide network far outweighs the possibility that users may procure material thatis not consistent with the educational goals of the Hall High School District. Hall HighSchool District #502 has established guidelines for student use of Internet accounts.These guidelines define appropriate educational and ethical uses of the Internet,identify individual student responsibilities, and state the consequence of violation ofthese guidelines. These guidelines are provided here so that you are aware of theresponsibilities of Internet use. If an individual using Hall High School District #502accounts and services violates any of the Internet provisions, his or her account willbe terminated and future access may be denied.Access to Electronic NetworksElectronic networks, including the Internet, are a part of the District’s instructionalprogram in order to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing,innovation, and communication. The Superintendent or designee shall develop animplementation plan for this policy and appoint a system administrator.The School District is not responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged,or unavailable when using the network, or for any information that is retrieved ortransmitted via the Internet. Furthermore, the District will not be responsible for anyunauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the InternetThe use of the District’s electronic networks shall (1) be consistent with the curriculumadopted by the District as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles,abilities, and developmental levels of the students, and (2) comply with the selectioncriteria for instructional materials and library media center materials. Staff membersmay, consistent with the Superintendent’s electronic network is part of the curriculumand is not a public forum for general use.

Acceptable Use (AUP)All use of the District’s electronic network must be (1) in support of education and/or research and be in furtherance of the Board of Education’s stated goal, or (2) for alegitimate school business purpose. Use is a privilege, not a right. Students and staffmembers have no expectation of privacy in any material that is stored, transmitted, orreceived via the District’s electronic network or District computers. General rules forbehavior and communications apply when using electronic networks. The District’sAuthorization for Electronic Network Access contains the appropriate uses, ethics,and protocol. Electronic communications and downloaded material, including filesdeleted from a user’s account but not erased, may be monitored or read by schoolofficials. PLEASE SEE THE TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY POSTED ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE AT www.hallhighschool502.com

Internet SafetyEach District computer with Internet access shall have a filtering device that blocksentry to visual depictions that are (1) obscene, (2) pornographic, or (3) harmful orinappropriate for students, as defined by the Children’s Internet Protection Act andas determined by the Superintendent or designee. The Superintendent or designeeshall enforce the use of such filtering devices. An administrator, supervisor, or otherauthorized person may disable the filtering device for bona fide research or other lawfulpurpose, provided the person receives prior permission from the Superintendent orsystem administrator. The Superintendent or designee shall include measures in thispolicy’s implementation plan to address the following:1. Limiting student access to inappropriate matter as well as restricting access toharmful materials;2. Student safety and security when using electronic communications;3. Limiting unauthorized access, including “hacking” and other unlawful activities;and4. Limiting unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personalidentification information.

Authorization for Electronic Network Access

Each staff member must sign the District’s Authorization for Electronic NetworkAccess as a condition for using the District’s electronic network. Each student andhis or her parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign the Authorization before being grantedunsupervised use. All users of the District’s computers and means of Internet access shall maintainthe confidentiality of student records. Reasonable measures to protect againstunreasonable access shall be taken before confidential student information is loadedonto the network. The failure of any student or staff member to follow the terms of the Authorizationfor Electronic Network Access, or this policy, will result in the loss of privileges,disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action. ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGNTHE ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY BEFORE RECEIVING ACCESS TO THE SCHOOLNETWORK AND TECHNOLOGY

INTERNET PRIVILEGESThe use of the Internet is a privilege not a right and inappropriate use will resultin a cancellation of the privilege. The system administrators will deem what isinappropriate use and their decision is final. The administration, faculty, and staff ofHall High School, District #502 may request the system administrator to deny, revoke,or suspend specific user accounts. The system administrator may close any accountat any time.

LAW ENFORCEMENT RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTHall High School in conjunction with Bureau County States Attorney and LawEnforcement have a reciprocal agreement involving the questioning of students onschool property.An Officer of the Law/Juvenile Officer may interview a student in school providinghe/she presents proper identification to the administrator prior to the interview. Theinterview shall be conducted in the presence of a teacher, counselor, or administrator.A parent contact will be made concerning the event.A representative from the Department of Children and Family Services may interviewa student without parent permission.A representative from a state or county agency may, with a court order (unless theagency is a member of the Reciprocal Agreement), interview a student without parentpermission.

LIBRARYThe library provides a myriad of learning resources and services to students. Thelibrary is open all periods of the day for research and use of media materials. HallHigh School has an extensive collection of multi-media materials.1. The library provides students with a place to read for pleasure and to researchvarious topics in a quiet atmosphere. Students must have these purposes inmind when coming to the library. Any student who disrupts this atmosphere bytheir behavior, will be requested to leave the library and return to the classroom.2. Students must get a pass from the librarian (either before school or afterschool) in order to come to the library during their homeroom period. Studentsare to report to their homeroom FIRST. After attendance is taken, the homeroom teacher will sign the library pass and indicate the time left on it. Studentsare to report directly to the library after leaving homeroom. Students are notto stop in the bathrooms, the cafeteria, or other class rooms or their lockers enroute to the library. Students are not allowed to use the vending machines ontheir way to the library.3. When entering the library, the students are to give the librarian their librarydo not show up to the library will be marked absent. Students who do not getto the library within two minutes will be marked tardy.4. Students are to sit no more than three to a table. The librarian reserves theright to place students in specific seats.5. Food, candy, gum, and beverages are not allowed in the library.6. Students are not to deface or misuse any of the library’s materials or furniture.Students will be charged the replacement cost of any lost or damagedmaterials.7. No talking is allowed in the library. Students are to work individually unless

otherwise directed by the librarian or a teacher.8. Once students enter the library, they must stay in the library the entire period.Students will not be given passes to the rest room, to their lockers, or to thedrinking fountain.9. Library books are checked out on a two week basis. If a student needs anextended checkout period, the student should secure permission from thelibrarian.10. Students receive notice of overdue books from their English teachers. If youreceive a notice, please take care of your obligation that day. Because ourcheckout system is automated, the student does not have to have the book inhand in order for it to be renewed.11. Magazines, newspapers, and reference materials are to remain in the libraryand are to be read/used in the library.12. Students with overdue fines/library materials are not permitted to use thelibrary until their obligation has been met. Students on the no pass list are notpermitted to use the library.13. Please do not check out more than two books at a time unless the librarian hasgiven you permission to do otherwise.

COMPUTER USE IN THE LIBRARYStudents are not allowed to use the computers in the library unless they present apass to the librarian from a student’s classroom teacher (not homeroom teacher).The pass must give the reason for the student’s need to use the computer. Student’suse of the computer is for THAT ASSIGNMENT ONLY.1. Library computers are for legitimate research only.2. Playing of games, sending e-mail, entering chat rooms, and going to personalpage web sites (like MySpace, Facebook, etc.) is prohibited.3. The librarian reserves the right to view anything that is on a computer monitorat any time.4. Students are not allowed to download materials or insert disks into librarycomputers without prior permission from the librarian.5. Students are not to re-arrange or change anything on the computer desktops.6. Failure to abide by these regulations will result in a student’s loss of libraryprivileges for an indeterminate period of time. Other punitive measures may beissued by the Dean of Students as well.

LOCKER POLICYEach student is assigned a locker for his/her own use. Students are required to usetheir assigned locker and are not allowed to share lockers. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OF VALUABLES OR MONEY FROM THEIR LOCKER.Students are asked to lock their lockers at all times. If a locker fails to function orthe combination does not work, the student should report it to the Principal’s office/Dean’s office immediately. Students who violate this policy may lose the privilege ofusing a school locker.Lockers are school property, may be searched by school officials with or without studentpermission, and should not be damaged or defaced. No “right to privacy” claimed bya student is recognized with regard to lockers. The Board of Education authorizes theschool administration to conduct periodic searches of student lockers and may includesearches using a drug-detecting dog. The following rules will be strictly enforced.

1. For safety purposes, students should not share a locker.2. Defacing the inside or outside of lockers is strictly forbidden. Items may be attached to the inside of a locker through the use of magnets only.3. All contents of a locker are the responsibility of the student (or students) towhom the locker is assigned. No food for drink may be kept in a locker with the exception of a bagged lunch.4. Padlocks may not be used on hallways lockers. Any other locking device usedon school lockers will be removed immediately without advance notice given.5. In physical education classes, students must use school-issued locks that are

purchased during registration during P. E. class.6. Random searches of lockers may be conducted at any time. Individual lockersmay be searched for any suspicious circumstance.Violation of this policy may result in loss of locker privileges, confiscation of property,detentions assigned, suspension, expulsion, or other school-imposed penalty. Anyevidence of criminal activity obtained through a search of the locker will be turnedover to law enforcement officials. Students whose lockers are found to contain drugs,narcotics, tobacco, alcohol or other illegal substances will be disciplined accordingto school policy and, if appropriate, be subject to criminal charges. Failure to followthe rules stated above will result in one or more of the following disciplinary actions:1. Removal from locker, loss of locker privileges for no less than one month andup to the end of the school year.2. After-school detentions or Isolated Learning Classroom.3. Out-of-school suspensions.

LOST AND FOUNDArticles found should be turned into the Dean of Students’ office. Students are asked to makea special effort to turn in any personal belongings which they may find. Students whowish to claim a lost article should inquire about it at the Principal’s office. The officewill dispose of any items left unclaimed one week after the end of the school year.

Life-Sustaining TreatmentWritten orders from parent(s)/guardian(s) to forego life sustaining treatment for theirchild or ward must be signed by the child’s physician and given to the BuildingPrincipal or Superintendent. This policy shall be interpreted in accordance with theIllinois Health Care Surrogate Act (755 ILCS 40/1 et seq.).Whenever an order to forego life sustaining treatment is received, the Superintendentshall convene a multidisciplinary team that includes the child’s parent(s)/guardian(s)

and physician, as well as school personnel designated by the Superintendent. Theteam shall determine specific interventions to be used by school staff members inthe event the child suffers a life threatening episode at school or a school event.The District personnel shall convey orders to forego life sustaining treatment to theappropriate emergency or healthcare provider.

MESSAGESStudents will not be called out of class to come to the phone. Student use of theoffice phones should be limited to emergency calling. Do not plan to receive callsat school. Only messages of an emergency nature from parents or guardians will bedelivered.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYSELECTION PROCEDURES FOR THE HALL HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTEROF THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY*In the spring (after the first semester grades have been posed), students who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 4.2 or higher (on a five point scale) are given an information form to fill out. The purpose of this form is to inform members of the faculty council in regard to the student’s activities both in school and out of school. The students have a month in which to fill out these forms. A student essay is also required and information and guidelines are included. Forms are then signed by both the student and a parent or guardian.

Information forms are then submitted to the faculty advisor who keeps them on file for the Faculty Council members. The principal then selects the Faculty Council members. Faculty council members vote individually for each member, using the information forms as a guide.

Candidates for membership are scored by each Faculty Council member. The categories for scoring include: Leadership, Service, and Character. Each candidate may receive a score of 0-10 in each

category with 0 reflecting a low score and 10 being a high score. If a Faculty Council does not personally know a candidate, they are instructed to score that student with a 6 for character. The highest score a Faculty Council member can score a candidate is 30 (10 points for each category). With five Faculty Council members, the highest score a candidate can receive is 150 points (30 x 5).

To be considered for membership, a candidate must first receive 120 points. All candidates who receive scores of 120 points or higher are then checked for each category – Service, Leadership, and Character. Because the National Honor Society seeks well-rounded members, each candidate must score at least 35 points (out of a possible 50) in each category. Therefore, a candidate must not only score 120 points, he or she must have these points demonstrating ALL of the characteristics for membership. A candidate may have a lot of service points, but not a lot or any leadership points. Members of the National Honor Society must be strong leaders, serve their school and community, and be of strong character. National Honor Society is not just a “smart person’s” organization.

All questions in regard to the National Honor Society should first be directed to thefaculty advisor.*These By-Laws have been reviewed and adopted by the Hall High School Board of Education in June 2012.

ADDITIONS TO OUR SELECTION PROCEDURES FROMTHE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYThe National Honor Society supports our use of a point system like the one currently in use. To provide the best possible results, the National Honor Society has recommended that we use a faculty recommendation form (see attached) in order to gain input from all faculty members in order to aid the Faculty Council. The National has also suggested that candidates who receive 100 or more points be considered for membership after a review of the candidates’ qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. A majority of the Faculty Council is required to place these candidates into membership.

Probation and/or dismissalSection 1Members who fall below the standards for scholarship, leadership service andcharacter which were the basis for their selection shall be promptly warmed inwriting by the chapter adviser, placed on probation, and given a reasonable amountof time to correct the deficiency. In the case of flagrant violation of school rulesor criminal laws, a member may not be warned prior to dismissal. Any studentwho receives a C or lower in a class for the nine week grade will be suspended forthe following nine weeks grading period. A mark of C or lower in a class for thesemester, will result in suspension for the following semester. Any N.H.S. studentreceiving an F in any course for the semester, may be dismissed from N.H.S.Section 2Disciplinary measures such as suspension of chapter privileges or requiring thatthe student receive special counseling may be administered by the student tomore appropriate behavior.Section 3In all cases of impending dismissal, a member shall have a right to a hearingbefore the Faculty Council.Section 4The National Council and the NASSP shall hear no dismissal cases.Section 5If a member is dismissed, written notice of the decision shall be sent to themember, his or her parents, and the Principal. The member must then surrenderN.H.S. membership card, and certificate to the chapter adviser within one weekof dismissal. A student who is dismissed or who resigns may never againbecome a Nation Honor Society member.

PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCESParent - Teacher Conferences are scheduled each year in the fall semester. In many

cases, parents may need to discuss various matters with the teachers at other timesthrough the school year. Parents may schedule conferences with teachers during ateacher’s preparation period or immediately before or after school. Parent(s) shouldcall in advance to schedule these conferences or speak to a teacher.

PASSES (APPOINTMENT AND CORRIDOR)Students who need to leave study hall, go to the library, or meet with a teacher during ateacher’s planning period must have an appointment pass in advance. Students are notpermitted in the corridors when classes are in session without a pass. The GuidanceOffice will make a verbal contact or generate a pass if a student is to report to theGuidance Office.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION LOCKEREach student will be assigned a physical education locker. Students are required topurchase a school-issued lock at registration for use on their physical education locker.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONSA student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) shall present proof that the student received ahealth examination and immunizations for, preventable communicable diseases, asrequired by the Illinois Department of Public Health, within one year prior to:1. Entering kindergarten or the first grade;2. Entering the sixth and ninth grades; and3. Enrolling in an Illinois school, regardless of the student’s grade (includingnursery school, special education, head start programs operated by elementaryor secondary schools, and students transferring into Illinois from out-of-state orout-of-country).The required health examinations must be performed by a physician licensed topractice medicine in all of its branches, an advanced practice nurse who has a writtencollaborative agreement with a collaborating physician authorizing the advancedpractice nurse to perform health examinations, or a physician assistant who has beendelegated the performance of health examination by a supervising physician.Parents/guardians are encouraged to have their children undergo a dental and visionexamination whenever health examinations are required.Unless the student is homeless, failure to comply with the above requirements by thefirst day of school of the current school year will result in the student’s exclusion fromschool until the required health forms are presented to the District. If a medical reasonprevents a student from receiving a required immunization by the first day of school,the student must present, by the first day of school, an immunization schedule and astatement of the medical reasons causing the delay. The schedule and statement ofmedical reasons must be signed by the physician, advanced practice nurse, physicianassistant or local health department responsible for administering the immunizations.A student may be exempted from this policy’s requirements on religious or medicalgrounds if the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) present to the Superintendent a signedstatement explaining the objection. A student may be exempted from the healthexamination or immunizations on medical grounds if a physician provides writtenverification.

Any homeless child shall be immediately admitted, even if the child or child’s parent/guardian is unable to produce immunization and health records normally requiredfor enrollment. Board Policy 6:140, Education of Homeless Children, governs theenrollment of homeless children.Prior to participation in any interscholastic sport, all athletes must present physicalexamination reports to their coaches. The physical examination reports given to thecoaches will then be submitted to the school nurse.

All days of school missed while a student does not have a physical examination willapply to the Maximum Absence Policy.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICESPsychological services are available through referral to local agencies or otherappropriate service agencies. The school maintains ties with the Division of Childrenand Family Services of the State of Illinois.

REGISTRATIONParents andstudents are requested to check for the time schedule which will be published in thenewspaper.

REMOVAL FROM CLASSA student that is removed from class by the Principal or designee on a permanentbasis forfeits any credit given for that class and will suffer a loss of credit.

SCHOOL CANCELLATIONSIn the event school is canceled for any reason, it will be announced over area radiostations. School will be canceled as early as possible in case of bad weather or otherproblems. In some cases, it may be necessary to cancel parts of the school day. Assoon as an emergency concern is evident, regardless of the time, and a cancellationis required, it will be announced over area radio stations. In addition, parents areencouraged to enroll in BCR alerts at BCR.com.

SCHOOL TELEPHONE USAGEStudents may use the school phone for school-related business, illness oremergencies.

STUDENT DEBTS/FINESAny student owing money to the school (book rental, fees, library fines, reimbursementfor damage to school property, etc.) will have his/her report card withheld at theend of the school year, until the obligations are settled. Seniors owning money willhave diplomas withheld when obligations are left unpaid. This policy also appliesto students participating in extra-curricular activities to whom equipment has beenloaned.

STUDENT PRIVACY PROTECTIONSBefore a school official or staff member administers or distributes a survey orevaluation created by a third party to a student, the student’s parent/guardian mayinspect the survey or evaluation, upon their request and within a reasonable time oftheir request. This applies to every survey: (1) that is created by a person or entityother than a district official, staff member, or student; (2) regardless of whether thestudent answering the questions can be identified; and (3) regardless of the subjectmatter of the questions. Parents who object to disclosure of information concerningtheir child to a third party may do so in writing to the building Principal.

SURVEYS REQUESTING PERSONAL INFORMATIONSchool officials and staff members will not request, nor disclose, the identity of anystudent who completes any survey or evaluation (created by any person or entity,including the school or district) containing one or more of the following items:1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent/guardian.2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family.3. Sexual behaviors or attitudes.4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior.5. Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom students have close familyrelationships.6. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those withlawyers, physicians, and ministers.7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent/

guardian.8. Income other than that required by law to determine program eligibility.The student’s parent/guardian may inspect the survey or evaluation upon, and refuseto allow their child to participate in the survey. The school will not penalize any studentwhose parent/guardian exercised this option.

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT DISTRIBUTION OF NON-PUBLIC PUBLICATIONSA student or group of students seeking to distribute more than 10 copies of the samematerial on one or more days to students must comply with the following guidelines:1. The student(s) must notify the building Principal of the intent to distribute,in writing, at least 24 hours before distributing the material. No prior approvalof the material is required.2. The material may be distributed at times and locations selected by thebuilding Principal, such as, before the beginning or ending of classes at a centrallocation inside the building.3. The building Principal may impose additional requirements whenevernecessary to prevent disruption, congestion, or the perception that thematerial is school-endorsed.4. Distribution must be done in an orderly and peaceful manner, and may notbe coercive.6. The distribution must be conducted in a manner that does not causeadditional work for school personnel. Students who distribute material areresponsible for cleaning up any materials left on school grounds.7. Students must not distribute material that:8. Will cause substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation anddiscipline of the school or school activities;9. Violates the rights of others, including but not limited to, material that islibelous, invades the privacy of others, or infringes on a copyright;10. Is socially inappropriate or inappropriate due to the students’ maturity level,including but not limited to, material that is obscene, pornographic, orpervasively lewd and vulgar, contains indecent and vulgar language, orsexting as defined by School Board policy and Student Handbook;11. The distribution of non-school-sponsored written material must occur at atime and place and in a manner that will not cause disruption, be coercive,or result in the perception that the distribution or the material is endorsed bythe school district.

STUDENT PASSESPasses are issued from a teacher to a student for a designated area. Student is topresent the pass to the teacher upon arriving to the designated area. The studentmust carry the pass with them in transit.

STUDENT RECORDSSchool student records are confidential and information from them shall not bereleased other than as provided by law. Any record that contains personally identifiableinformation or other information that would link the document to an individual studentis a school student record if maintained by the District, except (1) records that arekept in the sole possession of a school staff member, are destroyed no later than thestudent’s graduation or permanent withdrawal, and are not accessible or revealed toany other person except a temporary substitute teacher, and (2) records kept by lawenforcement officials working in the school.State and federal law grant students and parent(s)/guardian(s) certain rights, includingthe right to inspect, copy, and challenge school records. The information containedin school student records shall be kept current, accurate, clear and relevant. Allinformation maintained concerning a student receiving special education servicesshall be directly related to the provision of services to that child. The District mayrelease directory information as permitted by law, but parent(s)/guardian(s) shall havethe right to object to the release of information regarding their child.The parents/guardians of a child under eighteen (18) or a designee of such parents/guardians shall be entitled to inspect and copy information in the student’s school

records. A student shall have the right to inspect and copy his or her school studentpermanent record. When the student reaches eighteen (18) years of age or graduatesfrom high school, marries, or enters military service, all rights and privileges accordedto a parent under the Illinois School Student Records Act shall become exclusivelythose of the student. In case of divorce or separation, both parents shall be permittedto inspect and copy the student’s school student records unless a court orderindicates otherwise. The District may charge the actual cost for copying informationin the student’s records.

School Student RecordA school student record means any writing or other recorded information concerninga student and by which a student may be individually identified, maintained by aschool or at its direction or by an employee of a school, regardless of how or wherethe information is stored.

Permanent RecordA Permanent Record means the minimum personal information necessary to a schoolin the education of the student and contained in a school student record.A Permanent Record@ means and shall consist of the following, as limited by Section2 (d) of the Illinois School Student Records Act (105 ILCS 10):Basic identifying information, including the student’s name and address, birth dateand place, and gender, and the names and addresses of the student’s parents;Academic transcript, including grades, class rank, graduation date, grade levelachieved and scores on college entrance examinations;

Attendance RecordRecord of release of permanent record information in accordance with Section 6 (c)of the Illinois School Student Records Act {105 ILCS 10/6 (c)};Scores received on all State assessment tests administered at the high school level;Honors and awards received;Information concerning participation in school-sponsored activities or athletics, oroffices held in school-sponsored organizations.Each school shall maintain student permanent records and the information containedtherein for not less than sixty (60) years after the student has transferred, graduatedor otherwise permanently withdrawn from the school. (105 ILCS 10/4)

Temporary RecordA student’s temporary record means all information contained in a school studentrecord but not contained in the student permanent record. Such information mayinclude family background information, intelligence test scores, aptitude test scores,psychological and personality test results, teacher evaluations, and other informationof clear relevance to the education of the student, all subject to regulations of theState Board. The information shall include information provided under Section 8.6 ofthe Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. In addition, the student temporaryrecord shall include information regarding serious disciplinary infractions that resultedin expulsion, suspension, or other imposition of punishment or sanction. (105 ILCS10/2) Each school shall maintain student temporary records and the information containedin those records for not less than five (5) years after the student has transferred,graduated, or otherwise withdrawn from the school. However, student temporaryrecords shall not be disclosed except as provided in Section 5 or 6 (105 ILCS 10/5 or105 ILCS 10/6) or by court order. (105 ILCS 10/4)

Directory InformationDirectory information may be released to the general public, unless a parent requeststhat any or all such information not be released on his/her child.Information that may be designated as directory information shall be limited to:1. Identifying information: name, address, gender, grade level, birth date andplace, and parents’ name and addresses;2. Academic awards, degrees, and honors;

3. Information in relation to school sponsored activities, organizations, andathletics;4. Major field of study (if applicable); and,5. Period of attendance in the school.Directory information may be used for school publications, newspaper, extracurricularprograms, etc. Any parent or student may make request in writing to thePrincipal that this information not be published.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESAll students are entitled to enjoy the rights protected by the Federal and StateConstitutions and laws for persons of their age and maturity in a school setting.Students should exercise these rights reasonably and avoid violating the rights ofothers. Students who violate the rights of others or violate District policies or ruleswill be subject to disciplinary measures.

UNIFORM GRIEVANCE PROCEDUREStudents, parents/guardians, employees, or community members should notify anyDistrict Complaint Manager if they believe that the Board of Education, its employees,or agents have violated their rights guaranteed by the State or federal Constitution,State or Federal statute, or Board policy, or have a complaint regarding:1. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act;2. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;3. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;4. Sexual harassment (Illinois Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972);5. The misuse of funds received for services to improve educational opportunitiesfor educationally disadvantaged or deprived children;6. Curriculum, instructional materials, programs;7. Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.;8. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.;9. Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act, P.A. 93591;10. Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, P.A. 930006;11. Equal Employment Opportunities Act (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act), 42 U.S.C.2000e et seq.; or12. Provision of services to homeless students.The Complaint Manager will attempt to resolve complaints without resorting to thisgrievance procedure and, if a complaint is filed, to address the complaint promptlyand equitably. The right of a person to prompt and equitable resolution of a complaintfiled hereunder shall not be impaired by the person’s pursuit of other remedies. Useof this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies anduse of this grievance procedure does not extend any filing deadline related to thepursuit of other remedies..1. Filing a ComplaintA person (hereinafter Complainant) who wishes to avail him or herself of this grievanceprocedure may do so by filing a complaint with any District Complaint Manager. TheComplainant shall not be required to file a complaint with a particular ComplaintManager and may request a Complaint Manager of the same sex. The ComplaintManager may request the Complainant to provide a written statement regardingthe nature of the complaint or require a meeting with the parent(s)/guardian(s) of astudent. The Complaint Manager shall assist the Complainant as needed.2. InvestigationThe Complaint Manager will investigate the complaint or appoint a qualified personto undertake the investigation on his or her behalf. If the Complainant is a student,the Complaint Manager will notify his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) that they mayattend any investigatory meetings in which their child is involved. The complaint andidentity of the Complainant will not be disclosed except (1) as required by law or thispolicy, or (2) as necessary to fully investigate the complaint, or (3) as authorized bythe Complainant.Within 10 school days of the date the complaint was filed, the Complaint Manager

shall file a written report of his or her findings with the Superintendent. The ComplaintManager may request an extension of time. If a complaint of sexual harassmentcontains allegations involving the Superintendent, the written report shall be filedwith the Board of Education, which will make a decision in accordance with Section3 of this policy. The Superintendent will keep the Board informed of all complaints.3. Decision and AppealWithin 5 school days after receiving the Complaint Manager’s report, theSuperintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant by U.S. mail,first class, as well as the Complaint Manager.Within 5 school days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the Complainantmay appeal the decision to the Board of Education by making a written request tothe Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward all materialsrelative to the complaint and appeal to the Board of Education. Within 10 schooldays, the Board of Education shall affirm, reverse, or amend the Superintendent’sdecision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional information for the Board.Within 5 school days of the Board’s decision, the Superintendent shall inform theComplainant of the Board’s action. The Complainant may appeal the Board ofEducation’s decision to the Regional Superintendent pursuant to Section 310 of TheSchool Code and, thereafter, to the State Superintendent pursuant to Section 23.8of The School Code.This grievance procedure shall not be construed to create an independent rightto a Board of Education hearing. The failure to strictly follow the time lines in thisgrievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.

Appointing Complaint ManagersThe Superintendent shall appoint at least two Complaint Managers, one of eachgender. The District’s Nondiscrimination Coordinator, if any, may be appointeda Complaint Manager. The Superintendent shall insert into this policy the names,addresses, and telephone numbers of current Complaint Managers.Name: Michael Struna Jesse BrandtAddress 800 W. Erie, Spring Valley, IL 800 W. Erie, Spring Valley, ILTelephone No. 815-664-2100 815-664-2100

VISITORSVisitors must enter the building through the front door only. All visitors to the buildingmust report to the office immediately upon entering the building. Unauthorizedentrance to a public school building is a violation of the Illinois Criminal Code. Visitorson campus are not allowed to congregate in cars anywhere on campus. Only studentvisitors on approved exchange programs will be allowed. Friends and relatives ofstudents visiting school are not permitted. Prior permission is needed from thePrincipal or designee for visitors entering the classrooms.

WORLD WAR II AND KOREAN CONFLICT VETERANS; DIPLOMASUpon request, the school board of any district that maintains grades 10 through 12may award a diploma to any honorably discharged veteran who:1. Served in the armed forces of the United States during World War II or theKorean Conflict:2. Resided within an area currently within the district;3. Left high school before graduating in order to serve in the armed forces ofthe United States; and4. Has not received a high school diploma.The State Board of Education and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs may issuerules consistent with the provisions of this section that are necessary to implementthis section. (105 ILCS 5/22-27)

WORK PERMITS

Under Illinois state law, in order to obtain employment, all persons under sixteenyears of age must have a work permit. Work permits may be obtained in the District #502 Office. Students seeking a work permit must bring a signed statement from her/his employer (on business letterhead) documenting the number of hours worked perweek and the duties of the job.

PART III ATTENDANCEABSENTEEISM FOR RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYA student shall be released from school, as an excused absence, for the purpose ofobserving a religious holiday. The parent(s)/guardian(s) must give written notice to theDistrict 5 days before the student’s anticipated absence. The parent(s)/guardian(s)’swritten notification of the student’s anticipated absence shall satisfy the District’srequirement for a written excuse when the student returns to school.

ATTENDANCE PHILOSOPHYStudents are required to be in school when school is in session. Through the twelfthgrade, most American children spend less than twelve percent of their time engagedin formal education. Illinois public schools are in session 180 days out of a possible365 in a year; less than 50 percent of the 365 days in a year. In order to receivethe benefit of education, students should be present every day that school is insession. The goal of the Hall High School Attendance Policy is to help students learnpunctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility. Parents are the vital link in helping theschool to impart these skills to students. When parents support the school, studentscan acquire important skills which are invaluable to them in future employment.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES1. Parent/guardian phone call: A student who will be absent from school MUSTHAVE a parent or guardian telephone the Attendance Officer in the Principal’s officeby 9:00 AM on the day of the absence.PARENTS ARE TO CALL (ATTENDANCE NUMBER 1-815-664-2100, OPTION 1)FOR THEIR SON/DAUGHTER BEFORE 7:00 AM and AFTER 3:30 PM, IF THESTUDENT IS GOING TO BE ABSENT. IT IS CONSIDERED BY THE SCHOOLTHAT THE STUDENT IS TRUANT UNLESS A PARENT CALLS.31 Student-Parent HandbookPLEASE NOTE THAT JUST BECAUSE A PARENT CALLS, THE ABSENCE MAYNOT QUALIFY FOR EXCUSED STATUS. UPON THE EIGHTH (8TH) ABSENCE,STUDENTS WILL BE DEEMED UNEXCUSED.2. Note from home: If parent/guardian is not able to call to report a student’s absenceon the day missed, a signed note from a parent or guardian explaining the reason forthe absence must be presented at the Principal’s Office on the student’s FIRST DAYBACK in school.3. Any absence exceeding three (3) consecutive days will require a note from a licensed medical doctor.4. Picking up Admits to Class: A student who is not excused must have an admit to class. Students MUST PICK UP THEIR ADMITS BETWEEN THE 7:45 AM AND 7:55 AM BELL. Students who report for an admit after 7:55 AM will be assigned a tardy if they are late to period one. If an admit is lost, a duplicate admit must be obtained in the office. A student who arrives at school after 8:05 am, will be considered truant andunexcused for period 1.

College Days

Two (2) college days are allowed per year for a junior or senior student who has no unexcused absences nor had more than seven (7) absences during that semester. Each college day requires a written request in advance to the college days. The guidelines for taking a College

Day are:A. Signature From Attendance Office to verify, no Unexcused absences and no more than 7 days of

absences.B. Request for the day must be made in writing and submitted to the Principal 2 school days before

the appointment.C. The visit to the college has to be pre-arranged.D. Once approved, the college day form must be obtain in the Guidance Office and signed by the

Principal.E. The student’s teachers, parent/guardian, guidance counselor must also sign the form.F. Proof of college visitation returned to the Attendance Office upon the first day of attendance

after the visitation.G. No college day will be approved the last four weeks of the school year.

ATTENDANCE POLICYThe Illinois School Code (Section 26-1) states, “Whoever has custody or control ofany child between the ages of 7 and 17 years shall cause such child to attend schoolwithin the district wherein the child resides the entire time that it is in session duringthe regular school year.” This same statute further requires that students over theage of 17 who are enrolled in public school are to maintain regular attendance.All students are expected to attend school regularly and to be on time for theirclasses in order to benefit as much as possible from the instructional program andto develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility. There is a directrelationship between poor attendance and student learning. Students who havegood attendance habits generally perform better in their classes, enjoy school more,and are much more employable after high school. The following regulations coverabsences and tardiness:

EXCESSIVE ABSENCESTo encourage students to attend school and class regularly, our attendance policyrestricts students to a maximum of seven absences (excused or unexcused) from anyclass for the semester. The eighth (8th) absence per class per semester is consideredexcessive and will result in a loss of credit for that class. All absences, excused andunexcused, will be included in the count with the exception of absences excused with a note from a physician.The procedure outlined below has been developed to inform students and parentsabout possible attendance problems and to correct any problem before it results in astudent losing the opportunity to gain credit.Step 1: When a student has accumulated three (3) absences, excused or unexcused,in the same class in one semester, a notice will be sent to the parents upon theoccasion of the third absence.Step 2: Upon the fifth (5th) day of absence in the same class in the same semester,a notice and phone call or email will be sent to the parents from the Principal’s office.The guidance counselor will contact the student and take appropriate steps to resolvethe problem. A conference with the parents and student will be held. A referral to atruancy officer, or a referral to community supportive services may also occur.Step 3: On the seventh (7th) absence from the same class each semester, a noticewill be sent to the parents, along with a phone call, from the Principal’s office. Upon the eighth (8th) absence and every subsequent absence from the same class in the same semester, a note from a licensed medical doctor must come with the student on the very first day he/she returns to school. If a note from a licensed medical doctor is not received, the student will receive no credit for work missed during those absences.A student who has accumulated more than seven (7) absences (excused orunexcused) in the same class during the same semester, may appeal the loss ofcredit to the Principal. The decision of the Principal will be final.

ABSENCESThe State of Illinois allows the school to sanction only absences for “valid cause”.“Valid Cause” for absence shall be illness, observance of religious holiday, death inthe immediate family, family emergency, and shall include other situations beyondthe control of the student as determined by the Principal, or other circumstances thatmay cause reasonable concern to the parent for the safety and health of the student.Therefore, parents must keep the school informed as to why their children are absentby telephoning the school at either the 24-hour answering machine (815-664-2100) or, during schoolhours, the parents may call the school office. Absence will be classified as eitherexcused or unexcused. The following lists are intended only as a guide and are notall-inclusive.

DETERMINING EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES/TARDIESThe Principal or designee will decide whether a student is to receive an excusedor unexcused absence/tardy regardless of the parents’ approval for their child’sabsence.

EXCUSED ABSENCE (Not to exceed seven)An excused absence permits a student to make up class work missed. Studentsshould see their teachers to make arrangements to make up work. Students areexpected to be in attendance every day school is in session. Absences or excusedtardiness due to approved school field trips, necessary co-curricular activities,counselor appointments, and disciplinary consultations are not considered asabsences on attendance counts. Excused absences are governed by School Code.An absence may be unexcused even though a parent/guardian excuses the absence.The following are considered acceptable reasons for an excused absence:1. Illness, serious enough to stay home from school.2. Observation of a religious holiday.3. Death in the immediate family.4. Doctor/dentist/orthodontist appointment that absolutely cannot be madeduring non-school hours. Students are required to present a note from their physician within 48 hours of the absence in order to verifiy the appointment. Students who attend a medical appointment will only be excused for the time of the appointment and reasonable travel time.5. College Day. No student will be excused for a college day unless it is requested in writing and approved by the administration in advance. In order for the day toreceive approval, the student must have no unexcused absences, nor hadmore than seven (7) prior days of absence. No college day will be approved thelast four weeks of the school year.6. Circumstances which cause reasonable concern to the parent or guardianfor the safety or health of the student.7. Any unusual circumstances must be approved in advance by the Principal.8. Family vacations not to exceed three days and not occurring during semester exams.

EXAMPLES OF UNEXCUSED ABSENCES ARE (but not limited to):1. Oversleeping2. Problems with the car3. Shopping4. Picnics5. Unexplained “Personal Reasons”6. Missing the bus7. Hunting or FishingAn unexcused absence will result in a student not being allowed to make up work,quizzes, or tests. No credit will be granted for class work missed.

Unexcused Absences Consequences:

1st Offense – Friday Detention

2nd Offense – Saturday Detention

3rd Offense – In-School Detention

4th Offense – 2 Day out of School Suspension

5th Offense – 3 Day out of School Suspension

6th Offense – 5 Day out of School Suspension

LATE ARRIVAL AT SCHOOLA student arriving late to school or absent part of the day must check in at thePrincipal’s office immediately upon arrival to school to obtain an Admit to Class. Inthe event a student will be late, a parent/guardian is requested to notify the schoolby 9 am or present a written note, which will be verified, indicating the reason forthe tardiness. Students who habitually arrive late for school may be assigned to In-School Suspension during the period during which they arrive to school and receiveno credit for work missed during that period.

First Hour Tardy/Unexcused Absences Consequences:

1st Offense – Detention

2nd Offense – Detention

3rd Offense – Friday Detention

4th Offense – Friday Detention

5th Offense – Saturday Detention

6th Offense – In-school Detention

7th and all subsequent Offenses – 1 to 5 day suspension

LEAVING SCHOOLA student who wishes to leave school during the day must have a parent/guardianreport to the office to sign out the student. (No phone calls will be accepted.) A parent/guardian signature is required if the absence is to be excused. Failure to obtain permission to leave school mayresult in after school detention assignment(s) and being considered unexcused forthe absence from all classes missed.

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTSEvery effort should be made to set up appointments (examples are, but not limitedto, doctors, dentists, court) during non-school hours. If a student must check out foran appointment, an appointment card or note indicating the name of the person tobe seen and the nature of the appointment is requested. The parent/guardian mustsign the student out before the student will be allowed to leave the school. Absencesthat result from professional appointments may be excused, but are recorded as anabsence on the student’s attendance record. Nonetheless, absences for professionalappointments will count toward the limit of seven (7). Note: This includes perfectattendance.

SKIP DAYSClass skip days are not condoned or authorized by Hall High School. Incidentsof mass truancy as determined by the administration will result in an unexcusedabsence with no make-up privileges for any of the work missed. Other disciplinaryconsequences may be assigned including loss of reward privileges such as opencampus lunch, senior lounge lunch, senior final exam exemption as well as exclusionfrom the graduation ceremony.

FAMILY VACATIONSFamily vacation days are counted towards the seven allowable excused days.Once a student exceeds seven days of absence in one semester, all additional days of absence will be deemed unexcused. In addition, in order for the absences to be counted as excused, the parent or guardian must apply for the excused absence at leastten (10) days in advance of the absence. Students who are excused for a family vacation are responsible for all missed work and that work is due upon the first day the student returns to school.

STATE MEETS/TOURNAMENTSIn an instance where Hall High School has individuals or groups of students qualifyingfor IHSA State Competition, students wishing to attend that competition as spectatorsmay be excused by a prearranged absence if accompanied by a parent of a HHSstudent. An unexcused absence and/or truancy will be issued to those students whodo not pre-arrange the absence or who are not accompanied by a parent of a HHSstudent. If Hall High School does not have an individual or team participating in anIHSA State Final, then only students who were current members of the team for thatsport may be excused from school to attend the meet/tournament if accompanied bya Hall High School parent and absence is pre-arranged. Students will be dismissedfrom school early (at the end of 8th period) to attend the three-point shoot-out if astudent from HHS is participating in the competition.

TARDIESStudents who arrive at class after the bell has sounded, without an excuse fromthe office or a teacher, are considered to be unexcused tardy. A student MUSThave an ADMIT from the office when arriving late to first period. Students who aretardy disrupt class. Students are expected to be in their seats when the bell rings.Students who are tardy from a class should bring a signed admit from a teacher whodetained them, or from the office if late in coming to school. Unexcused tardinessn by the administration as a disciplinary measure. Discipline action willbe assigned as follows:

Fourth and fifth tardy per semester One (1) detentions eachSixth and seventh tardy per semester Saturday DetentionEighth and ninth tardy per semester In-School SuspensionTenth and all subsequent per semester Out-of-School Suspension and Parent Conference Required

TRUANCYSuspension and Parent Conference RequiredA student who is absent from school or class without proper authorization isconsidered to be truant. Truancy is an unauthorized absence from class. Rulespertaining to unexcused absences apply in cases of truancy.

A student who has unexcused absences from a class will receive loss of credit forclass work missed during absence.In severe cases of truancy, multiple in-school suspension assignments may beassigned in addition to detentions. Non-consecutive class cuts will generally be

assigned two detentions per period missed.For each act of truancy a “truancy ticket” may be issued by the Spring Valley PoliceDepartment.

Truants and Chronic TruantsA truant is a student subject to compulsory school attendance who is absent fromschool without valid cause for a school day or any portion of a school day. A chronictruant is a student subject to compulsory attendance laws who is absent withoutvalid cause from school for 5 percent of the previous 90 regular attendance days. Atruant minor is any student who is a chronic truant in need of on-going supervision. A student who is truant includes one who reports to school after 8:05 am without valid cause. A student with 5 unexcused absences per semester will be considered a chronic truant and will be reported as a truant to the Spring Valley Police Department, which could result in a truancy ticket.

Truant’s Alternative and Optional Education ProgramsHall High School under the directive of the superintendent or designee shall supervisea program to prevent students from dropping out of school. The program mayprovide for:• Parent-teacher conferences• Counseling services by social workers and/or guidance counselor• Counseling services by psychologists• Psychological testing• Truant alternative and optional education program• Alternative school placement• Community agency services

PART IV ACADEMIC INFORMATION

HONESTY POLICYThis policy has been developed to help students understand what academic honesty is and to understand the penalties should a student choose to act dishonestly.

Academic Honesty Policy:

Students are expected to demonstrate honesty and integrity while in attendance at Hall High School. Each student is expected to do his or her own work. This includes test-taking; homework assignments; projects; and the original creation of reports, essays, and research papers. All work submitted by students should be a true reflection of their own effort and ability.

Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Copying from another student’s test, quiz, or take-home test.● Allowing another student to copy from your test, quiz, or take-home test.● Providing other students with information regarding a test.● Submitting another student’s work as yours.

● Stealing copies of tests, quizzes, or answer keys.● Copying another student’s homework assignment, project, or paper/report.● Allowing another student to copy your homework assignment, project, or

paper/report.● Changing answers on a test, assignment, project, etc., after grading.● Changing grades in a grade book or altering a computer grading program.● Using programmable calculators in a manner not specified by the teacher.● Using any portion of a paper or project to fulfill the requirements of more than one

course, unless the student has received prior permission to do so.● Plagiarizing for any homework assignment, project, or paper/report.

● Plagiarism is taking information from a published source and submitting it as your own work without properly citing the original source. In short, plagiarism is stealing. The 7th edition of the MLA Handbook defines it as “Using another person’s ideas, information, or expressions without acknowledging that person’s work.” With that in mind, the act of plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the following:

● Copying another person’s work.● Using another person’s ideas without a citation.● Using graphics, charts, diagrams, and/or illustrations without a citation.● Using unique phrases without a citation.● Incorporating portions of another person’s writing within your own work without a

citation.● Failing to acknowledge a source of information without a citation.● Submitting images from the Internet without a citation.● Submitting documents in part or in whole from the Internet without a citation.

● Collaboration/Cooperative Learning is to work together—with permission—in a joint intellectual effort. When this practice is acceptable to the teacher for a project or assignment, the teacher will clearly explain this expectation to the students. Unless approved by your teacher, the copying of homework, papers/reports, tests, quizzes, etc., will be considered episodes of cheating.

Let’s make some things clear:

● The underlying assumption in all schoolwork is that each student does his or her own work.

● The teacher is not required to tell the students each time that they are to work alone.

● If teachers choose, they may give permission for students to work together, but this is the exception, not the rule.

Disciplinary Action for Student Violation of the Academic Honesty Policy:

Any behavior which can be defined as cheating represents a violation of mutual trust and respect essential to education at Hall High School. A teacher may choose to handle the academic honesty infraction himself or herself, or refer it in written form to the administrative office. If there is a referral, the infraction becomes a permanent part of the student’s disciplinary record and appropriate discipline will be enforced. Teachers and administrators reserve the right to respond to the wrongdoing with punitive action. Consequences for a student’s involvement in an act of academic dishonesty may include one or more of the following actions:

Plagiarism/Cheating Consequences

● 1ST offense - Receive an automatic zero (failing grade) on the assignment or test; no make-up work will be offered to compensate for the zero and receive a Saturday Detention.

● 2nd offense - Receive an automatic zero (failing grade) on the assignment or test; no make-up work will be offered to compensate for the zero and receive a 3 day out of School Suspension.

● 3rd and all subsequent offenses - Receive an automatic zero (failing grade) on the assignment or test; no make-up work will be offered to compensate for the zero and receive a 5 day out of School Suspension.

● The Following may also be consequences based on Administrative, teacher, coach and/or sponsor recommendation…

● Be dropped from National Honor Society (NHS) if the student is a member of that organization.

● Face dismissal from extracurricular activities, elected or appointed student offices, athletics, and/or senior privileges.

● Be asked to conference with administration, parents, and/or the teacher.● Face expulsion from Hall High School

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONA student with a disability who has an Individualized Education Program prescribingspecial education, transition planning, transition services, or related services beyondthe student’s 4 years of high school, qualifies for a certificate of completion afterthe student has completed 4 years of high school. The student is encouraged toparticipate in the graduation ceremony of his or her high school graduation class.The Superintendent or designee shall provide timely written notice of this requirementto children with disabilities and their parents/guardians. 105 ILCS 5/14-16

DRIVER EDUCATION ELIGIBILITYEffective January 1, 1994, eligibility for Driver’s Education is granted only to studentswho have received a passing grade in at least eight courses during the previous twosemesters. Hall High School will allow students to be exempt from the driver education

requirement at Hall High School if they successfully complete driver training at aprivate business driving school. If the student successfully completes driver trainingat a private business driving school, the grade and credit from that school will not beaccepted toward graduation from Hall High School. The student will still be requiredto earn 24 credits to graduate from Hall High School.The administration may restrict student enrollment into the Hall High School drivereducation program based on the academic status, discipline and attendance of thestudent.

SUMMER DRIVER EDUCATION ELIGIBILITYSummer driver education is offered to eligible Hall students as a privilege to studentswho are in good academic standing. For the purpose of summer driver education,good academic standing is defined as passing ALL coursework during the springsemester prior to the next summer driver education session.

EXTRA CREDITStudents are eligible for extra credit, if it is offered by the instructor, if they do not haveany incomplete work in that specific course during the current grading quarter. Extracredit assignments will be curriculum-related and will not include non-curriculumactivities such as attendance at school activities.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTSStudents must submit all homework assignments on time in order to receive creditfor that assignment. No late work will be accepted unless the student is absent fromschool with an excused absence.

CLASS WITHDRAWAL/CHANGE POLICYStudents who wish to drop or change a course should meet with a guidance counselorand must comply with the following policy.Day 1-3 of the semester – Course may be dropped/changed without penalty andwithout completing the required change/drop form.

Day 4-7 of the semester – Course may be dropped/changed without penalty but thestudent and parents must be complete the required change/drop form.

Day 8 and after of the semester – The required change/drop form must be completedand the teacher, counselor and parent must recommend and agree to the drop/change. The student will receive a grade of “F” in the course unless the student isbeing placed in the same type of course at a higher or lower level. The grade of “F”will appear on the student transcript and will be calculated in the student’s gradepoint average.

See the guidance department if you have any questions about the drop/changepolicy.

GRADE POINT SCALERegular courses: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=1Accelerated orHonor courses: A=6, B=5, C=4, D=2, F=1Each of the classes below qualifies as accelerated or honors courses.Honors English II, III, IVHonors English I (starting with the class of 2018)ACC Algebra I, IIACC GeometryACC Pre-CalculusIVHS AP Courses (starting with the Class of 2015)

Honors U.S. History (starting with the class of 2016)Honors Science courses starting with the class of 2019

GRADE REPORTS TO PARENTS Grade report forms are issued four times during the year. Additionally, Progress Reports will be sent once each quarter to the parents/guardian of any student who is earning a D or an F in any class. Progress Reports and Grade Report forms will be mailed to the address of the parent/guardian provided to the school during registration. Semester Grades are cumulative with Semester Exams counting for 20% of the overall semester grade. A parent may contact a teacher to discuss their student’s progress or set up an appointment. This is done by contacting the teacher by telephone at (815) 664-2100 or by e-mailing the teacher using the Staff E-mail link on our school web page (www.hallhighschool.org) Hall High School also utilizes on-line grading to keep students up-to-date on their academic performance. At the beginning of the school year, parents will receive a letter in the mail informing them of their log-in and password information to access their student’s grades on-line.GRADING SCALEA 100-93B 92-85C 84-75D 74-65F 64-0

GRADING AND PROMOTIONThe administration and professional staff shall establish a system of grading andreporting academic achievement to students and their parents and guardians. Thesystem shall also determine when promotion and graduation requirements aremet. The decision to promote a student to the next grade level shall be based onsuccessful completion of the curriculum, attendance, performance based on IllinoisStandards Achievement Tests, the Prairie State Achievement Examination, or othertesting. A student shall not be promoted based upon age or any other social reasonnot related to academic performance. The administration shall determine remedialassistance for a student who is not promoted.

Every teacher shall maintain an evaluation record for each student in the teacher’sclassroom. The final grade assigned by the teacher cannot be changed by a DistrictAdministrator without notifying the teacher. Reasons for changing a student’s finalgrade include:• a miscalculation of test scores;• a technical error in assigning a particular grade or score;• the teacher agrees to allow the student to do extra work that may impactthe grade;• an inappropriate grading system used to determine the grade; or• an inappropriate grade based on an appropriate grading system.Should a grade change be made, the administrator making the change must sign thechanged record.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2015RequirementsEnglish 4 creditsSpeech 1/2 creditMath 3 creditsScience 3 creditsPhysical Ed. 3 creditsHealth 1/2 creditDriver’s Ed 1/2 credit or 1/2 credit of electiveUS History 1 credit w/ Constitution exam39 Student-Parent HandbookSocial Science 1-1/2 credits

Government ½ creditEnglish Consumer Ed. 1/2 credit - Can be economicsWord/Excel 1/2 creditFreshman Choir 1/2 creditElectives 5 credits

TOTAL CREDITS - 24

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2016 AND BEYONDRequirementsEnglish 4 creditsMath 3 creditsScience 3 creditsPhysical Ed. 3 creditsHealth 1/2 creditDriver’s Ed 1/2 credit or 1/2 credit of electiveUS History 1 credit w/ Constitution exam39 Student-Parent HandbookSocial Science 1-1/2 creditsGovernment ½ creditConsumer Ed. 1/2 credit - Can be economicsTechnology 1/2 creditChoir ½ credit OR Art ½ credit OR Band ½ creditElectives 5.5 credits

TOTAL CREDITS - 24

Requirements based on Explore Exam. (Student must meet the benchmark in the areaof Math and/or English to be exempt from core classes.)Core Math I – must score at or above 17 on Explore math exam.Core English I – must score at or above 15 in reading AND 13 in English on the Explore reading exam.

HONOR ROLLGrade Point Average for High Honor Roll is 5.0 and for Honor Roll is 4.20. Two nine weekand two semester honor rolls are issued by the Principal’s Office. A studentmust have a 4.200 average on a 5 point scale. Students taking pass-fail courses orless than four credit courses and physical education are not eligible for the HonorRoll. A student CANNOT attain Honor Roll status if an incomplete grade or a gradeof D or F is recorded.

MAKE-UP WORK POLICYIt is the responsibility of all students to make up school work missed due to absences.All make-up assignments will be given a grade of F until the appropriate work iscompleted.1. Pre-arranged absences: Work is due and tests are required to be taken as soonas the student returns to school. (For example: If a student is absent due to afield trip on a Thursday, they must take an assigned test, etc. on Friday.)2. Excused absences: It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacherregarding the work missed. The student will be allowed one day two days forevery day absent. However, exceptions may be made in the case of extendedillness.3. Unexcused absences: A student that is truant from school will receive nocredit for work missed while truant.A student that is suspended out of school is allowed to make up work provided thatthe request is made during the time of suspension. All assigned work is due when thestudent returns to class. It is the student’s responsibility to request the work.A student who is assigned an in-school suspension must submit their homework thatis due on the day of the in-school suspension to the ILC supervisor upon enteringthe ILC room.

A student on out-of-school suspension MAY NOT enter the building or be on schoolgrounds without permission to obtain the assignments. A student must makearrangements to pick up his/her assignment.

ELIGIBILITY POLICYIn conformance with the School Reform Act of 1997 (105 ILCS 5/10-20.30, asamended by P.A. 90-548), Hall High School has adopted the following No Pass-NoPlay Policy.Policy 6:190, Extracurricular and Co-Curricular ActivitiesAcademic Criteria for ParticipationSelection of members or participants is at the discretion of the teachers, sponsors,or coaches, provided that the selection criteria conform to the District’s policies.Participation in co-curricular activities is dependent upon course selection andsuccessful progress in those courses.In order to be eligible to participate in any school-sponsored or school supportedathletic or extracurricular activity, a student must follow the guidelines listed belowand follow all school rules.Any student-participant failing to meet these academic criteria shall be suspendedfrom the activity on a weekly basis until the specified academic criteria are met.Eligibility is submitted weekly for all students.Academic Eligibility Policy applies to all students enrolled at Hall High School.

GuidelinesEligibility will be based on the chart listed below - the grade would be figured on theaccumulated work.Rule of Thumb: (What grade would be given to the student if that student were totransfer to another school.)Taking 5 Classes Must Pass All 5 ClassesTaking 6 Classes Must Pass 5 ClassesTaking 7 Classes Must Pass 6 ClassesIHSA guidelines require twenty (20) hours of passing work.1. Eligibility is weekly. (Monday to Mon at 11:00 am).2. Students who are academically ineligible for the same activity for threeweeks (total) will be placed on academic probation. If said student isacademically ineligible for a fourth time during that activity, he or she will bedeclared ineligible for the remainder of that activity and any other activitiesduring that season.3. If participation is limited to the membership of a club or team, then thestudent cannot participate in the schedule activity if marked ineligible. If theactivity is accessible to students at large, than the student can participate inthe activity.

PATRIOTISMPRINCIPLES OF REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENTPROPER USE OF FLAGMETHOD OF VOTINGPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEInstruction received within the 2.5 credits of Social Studies relates to Patriotism andPrinciples of Representative Government, Proper Use of Flag, Method of Voting,and Pledge of Allegiance. Explained below are the requirements as it relates to a41 Student-Parent Handbookcertificate of graduation.Patriotism and Principles of Representative Government, Proper Use of Flag,Method of Voting, Pledge of AllegianceAmerican patriotism and the principles of representative government, as enunciatedin the American Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States ofAmerica and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the proper use and displayof the American flag, shall be taught in all public schools and other educationalinstitutions supported or maintained in whole or in part by public funds. No studentshall receive a certificate of graduation without passing a satisfactory examination

upon such subjects. (105 ILCS 5/27-3)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PARTICIPATIONAll students enrolled in physical education are REQUIRED TO PURCHASE AND WEAR A P. E. UNIFORM. Only the Hall Physical Education uniform as described is acceptable: shirt, (gray with sleeves), shorts (red). The uniform cannot be worn over street clothes, pants, etc. The Hall Physical Education Uniform shirt must have sleeves. Red shorts with socks and shoes is required for every class period. Anything less is considered an improper dress or no dress. Students must put their name on the shirt of the physical education uniform. Students not in proper dress are not allowed to participate and must complete a worksheet(s). Those not in proper dress will lose 5 points, but will lose 10 points if report is not completed. Penalties are renewable each quarter. Students are required to dress, participate and shower daily in physical educationStudents financially unable to purchase a uniform should have filed a waiver form in the District Office. Students unable to purchase a uniform may tell their teacher, counselor, dean of students, or Principal. To be eligible to be excused medically from physical education, a written physician’s note must be provided. A student on a medical excuse must continue to dress for physical education. Certification that a student has had health education incorporated into physical education is a graduation requirement in the State of Illinois. Once a student has reached three (3) no dress days a conference will be held with the teacher, student, and parent. Eleventh and twelfth graders may request a waiver from physical education classes in the guidance office. Waiver for physical education applies only in three situations: 1. Enrollment in a course of study is needed for graduation.2. Enrollment in a college preparatory class that is required for admission to the student’s chosen university.3. Participation in the high school marching band.Students must submit such requests in writing with as much specificity as possible. The Guidance Department shall maintain records showing that they applied the stated criteria to the student’s individual circumstances.

REQUIRED COURSE LOADAll students shall be enrolled in seven (7) courses, one homeroom period and onelunch period during the nine (9) period day. No student shall be enrolled in more thanone P. E. course during the same semester without approval of the Superintendent.Exceptions to this rule shall be limited to exemptions earned as a result of theacademic incentive program or at the discretion of the Superintendent.

SEMESTER EXAMSAll students are required to participate in semester exams. Semester exams mustbe taken on the regularly scheduled day and during the regularly scheduled time.NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS RULE UNLESS THE STUDENT HAS ADOCTOR’S EXCUSE OR AN EXCUSED ABSENCE TO ATTEND A FUNERAL OF AFAMILY MEMBER.Final Exam Exemptions – Second Semester OnlyStudents may be exempt from final exams if they meet the following criteria:

● Seniors Exemption Policy – No more than 2 excused absences during the semester and at least a ‘C’ in the course and not in social probation status. (College day visits and doctor’s appointments do not count against the 2 allowable days,)

● Junior Exemption Policy – No more than 2 excused absences during the semester and at elast a ‘B’ in the course and not in social probation status. (College day visits and doctor’s appointments do not count against the 2 allowable days.)

SPECIAL EDUCATIONThe District shall provide a free, appropriate public education and necessary relatedservices to all children with disabilities residing within the District, required under theIndividuals With Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) and implementing provisions of

The School Code, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the AmericansWith Disabilities Act. The term children with disabilities, as used in this policy, meanschildren between ages 3 and 21 for whom it is determined, through definitions andprocedures described in the Illinois Rules and Regulations to Govern the Organizationand Administration of Special Education, that special education services are needed.It is the intent of the District to ensure that students who are disabled within thedefinition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluatedand provided with appropriate educational services. Students may be disabled withinthe meaning of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act even though they do not requireservices pursuant to the IDEA.For students eligible for services under IDEA, the District shall follow proceduresfor identification, evaluation, placement, and delivery of services to children withdisabilities provided in the Illinois State Board of Education’s Rules and Regulationsto Govern the Administration of Special Education. For those students who are noteligible for services under IDEA, but, because of disability as defined by Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, need or are believed to need special instruction orrelated services, the District shall establish and implement a system of proceduralsafeguards. The safeguards shall cover students’ identification, evaluation, andeducational placement. This system shall include notice, an opportunity for thestudent’s parent(s)/guardian(s) to examine relevant records, an impartial hearing withopportunity for participation by the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s), and representationby counsel, and a review procedure.The District may maintain membership in one or more cooperative associations ofschool districts which shall assist the School District in fulfilling its obligations tothe District’s disabled students. If necessary, students may also be placed in privateschool education facilities.To serve individual learning difficulties, a cooperative program of special educationis provided at Hall High School. Students who require special services in order to besuccessful in school shall be eligible for an education evaluation, and if necessary,creation of an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). The IEP will state the servicesa student shall receive to assist him/her and encourage the student’s success inschool. The IEP will be reviewed annually to determine if changes are needed. Are-evaluation will be conducted every three years. Parents or guardians, affectedteachers, special education staff, and a representative of the school district may takepart in the development or changes in a student’s IEP.Hall High School is a member of the cooperative with Bureau, Marshall, Putnam (BMP)Tri-County Special Education Cooperative. The Cooperative provides supervisors,social workers, and psychologists.

TRANSFERRING OR WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOLA student transferring to another school or planning to withdraw from school mustpresent a signed note and checkout sheet from a parent/guardian to the guidancecounselor indicating consent and the reason for leaving school. Proper withdrawalfrom school requires that a student return all school property and clear up allobligations with the teachers and the Principal. Failure to follow proper withdrawalprocedures may result in forfeit of credits earned for the semester.

TRANSFERS RECEIVING CREDITA. A student entering high school as a transfer who has not been actively enrolledin school the previous twenty days will not receive credit for the current gradingperiod (9 week period/semester).B. A student entering high school as a transfer when there are twenty (20) schooldays left in the 9 week period/semester, will not receive credit for that gradingperiod.

PART V STUDENT BEHAVIOR INFORMATION

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONSGood personal discipline creates conditions favorable for the efficient learning of alland enables persons to become mature, responsible, and self-controlled individuals.Hall High School students are, therefore, expected to conduct themselves responsiblyat all times, to be courteous and to respect the rights of others. If a student fails tobehave appropriately by displaying disrespectful, disruptive or malicious behavior atschool, or at any school activity, it is the responsibility of teachers, administrators,and the Board of Education to impose sanctions on the individual to cause him/herto modify the behavior to be more socially appropriate and respectful of the rights ofothers. Teachers and other educational employees are responsible for maintainingdiscipline in the school. In all matters relating to the discipline in and conduct of the

school and students, teaching personnel stand in relation of parents and guardiansto the pupils. This relationship shall extend to all activities connected with the schoolprogram and may be exercised at any time for the safety and supervision of the pupilsin the absence of their parents or guardians. Students are expected to conform tothe guidelines and policies described below. In order to avoid any misunderstandingthat any student will receive partial or unfair treatment as a result of misbehavior, theadministration and faculty will adhere to the following policies and guidelines. Theseguidelines are based on policies of the Hall High School Board of Education, theIllinois State Board of Education, and Illinois State Law which takes precedence onall matters relating to policies of School District #502.

CAFETERIA RULES:A hot lunch program is available and provided for Hall High School students in thecafeteria. Every effort is made to provide the student with a nutritious lunch. Astudent has the option to purchase a complete lunch or an Al a carte@ lunch withindividually priced items. Students are assigned to one of two lunch periods. Lunchperiods are assigned by class. Selection of course section is the only factor used todetermine when a student is assigned lunch.1. Students must eat in the cafeteria and may not leave until the lunch periodends.2. If it becomes necessary to leave the cafeteria before the bell rings, studentsmust first have permission from the lunchroom supervisor.3. No cutting in lines is allowed.4. A calm, relaxed lunchroom atmosphere must be maintained.5. Students who make a spill and create a mess should go to the kitchen and getwhatever is needed to clean it up.6. All garbage, napkins and milk cartons and beverage cans must be placed inwaste cans.7. Trays and dishes should be returned when finished.8. No mess should be left at tables when the bell rings.9. Students must remain in the cafeteria until the bell rings.10. Refusal to clean trash is a discipline infraction.Student lunch periods are assigned by schedule.Students are not to leavethe cafeteria after theLunch Begins Ends following times.Period 5 lunch (regular day) 11:14 11:44Period 6 lunch (regular day) 12:05 12:35 Period 5 lunch (2:00 p.m. out) 11:06 11:36Period 6 lunch (2:00 p.m. out) 11:55 12:25

DRESS CODE (STUDENT ATTIRE)Student AppearanceStudents’ dress and grooming must not disrupt the educational process, interferewith the maintenance of a positive teaching/learning climate, or compromisereasonable standards of health, safety, and decency.

The dress code of Hall High School is one which allows student and their parents orguardians to select responsible styles of dress. However, Hall High School requiresthat students meet the following standards for dress:1. Students cannot wear anything that will impair health or safety of themselves orothers.2. Students should be neat and clean. There is never any reason or excuse forlack of neatness or cleanliness. The decision as to what constitutes neatness andcleanliness will be left to the discretion of school personnel and is guided bysafety and health concerns.3. The personal hygiene of a student will be defined as any student deemed to bevisually unsanitary. Hair must be clean, neat, and well-groomed.4. Students should not wear anything which disrupts the educational processsuch as:A. No clothing is allowed which displays drug or alcohol advertisements ornames, profane language, vulgar statements, satanic symbols, hate messages,sexual innuendo, tobacco ads, death, suicide, or violent messages.B. All tops must have sleeves. Absolutely no bare shoulders will be permitted.C. No masks, hoods, hats, bandannas, other forms of head cover orsunglasses are allowed in classrooms or hallways.D. No jackets, coats, or other types of outdoor apparel are allowed in thebuilding except when arriving or leaving. All outdoor apparel must be putin the locker.E. No bare-midriff tops, halter tops, open back tops, short shorts, short skirts,or open mesh clothing will be permitted.F. No see-through clothing will be allowed.G. Skirts/shorts must be mid-thigh, short-short skirts and shorts are notallowed. (Wearing leggings stockings, etc., under short skirts, shortdresses or short shorts will not excuse a violation of this rule.)H. No undergarments can be shown.I. No slippers or pajamas or pajama pants can be worn.J. No dog collar jewelry can be worn.K. No baggy pants, skirts, or sagging clothing below the waist can be worn.L. Holes in clothing in inappropriate places are not permitted including holesabove the knee on the front or back of pants.M. Wallets with chains and/or the appearance of chains.5. Shoes must be worn at all times.6. Students are not to wear or display any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge,symbol, sign, signal, or other item commonly associated with membership in,or affiliation with, a gang or secret society.7. Tattoos on students may be worn unless they are offensive, gang related, ordisruptive to the educational process.Students who fail to follow dress code guidelines will be subject to the disciplinaryactions found in Section VI of this Handbook. The administration will have solediscretion in the interpretation of the dress code.

ENDANGERING OTHERS ON SCHOOL GROUNDSRunning, pushing, shoving or horseplay on school grounds between classes or atany time is not permitted. Any type of behavior of this nature is extremely dangerousand jeopardizes the safety of others. Disciplinary measures for violating corridor rulesmay range from detentions to out of-school suspension, depending on the severityof the endangerment.

SEARCH AND SEIZURETo maintain order and security in the schools, school authorities are authorizedto conduct reasonable searches of school property and equipment, as well as ofstudents and their personal effects. School authorities includes school liaison policeofficers. School authorities may inspect and search school property and equipment ownedor controlled by the school (such as lockers, desks, and parking lots), as well aspersonal effects left there by a student, without notice to or the consent of the

student. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in these places orareas or in their personal effects left there. This paragraph applies to student vehiclesparked on school property. In addition, Building Principal shall require each highschool student, in return for the privilege of parking on school property, to consent inwriting to school searches of his or her vehicle, and personal effects therein, withoutnotice and without suspicion of wrongdoing.The Superintendent may request the assistance of law enforcement officials toconduct inspections and searches of lockers, desks, parking lots, and other schoolproperty and equipment for illegal drugs, weapons, or other illegal or dangeroussubstances or materials, including searches conducted through the use of speciallytrained dogs.

StudentsSchool authorities may search a student and/or the student’s personal effects in thestudent’s possession (such as purses, wallets, knapsacks, book bags, lunch boxes,etc.) when there is a reasonable ground for suspecting that the search will produceevidence the particular student has violated or is violating either the law or theDistrict’s student conduct rules. The search itself must be conducted in a mannerwhich is reasonably related to its objectives and not excessively intrusive in light ofthe age and sex of the student and the nature of the infraction.When feasible, the search should be conducted as follows:• outside the view of others, including students;• in the presence of a school administrator or adult witness; and• by a certificated employee or liaison police officer of the same sex as thestudent.Immediately following a search, a written report shall be made by the school authoritywho conducted the search, and given to the Superintendent.

Seizure of PropertyIf a search produces evidence that the student has violated or is violating either thelaw or the District’s policies or rules, such evidence may be seized and impoundedby school authorities, and disciplinary action may be taken. When appropriate, suchevidence may be transferred to law enforcement authorities.

USE OF VIDEO CAMERAS FOR DISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATIONSVideo cameras may be used in or around the outside of the school as necessaryin order to monitor conduct and maintain a safe environment for students andemployees.The content of the videotapes are student records and are subject to Districtpolicy and procedure concerning school student records. Only those people with alegitimate educational or administrative purpose may view the videotapes. In mostinstances, individuals with a legitimate educational or administrative purpose will bethe Superintendent, Principal and Assistant Principal.Videotapes may be shared with local law enforcement. (See Law EnforcementReciprocal Agreement on page 18.)

PART VIDISCIPLINE POLICIES AND PROCEDURESLEVELS OF DISCIPLINARY VIOLATIONSLevel I –Acts of MisconductLevel I acts of misconduct are minor misbehaviors that impede the orderly operationof the classroom and school. These misbehaviors are usually handled by theindividual staff member but may require the assistance of the administration if thebehavior is repetitive or severe enough. Level I misbehaviors include, but are notlimited to the following:

1. Classroom disturbance2. Disrespect3. Disregarding rules4. Improper attire5. Classroom or school vandalism (minor)6. Swearing at another student7. Lying/dishonesty8. Violation of bus rules9. Failure to have a valid pass10. Littering or throwing objects11. Food or drink in unauthorized areas12. Hallway misconduct-passing time, lunch time, before or after school13. Public display of affection14. Disrespect for a student or school property15. Unprepared for class (includes but is not limited to failure to have materials)16. Horseplay, tripping, pushing, wrestling or other inappropriate physical contact17. Possession of electronic device i.e.: cell phone18. Minor class disruptions

Disciplinary Response/Procedures:1. Staff members who are supervising the student or who observe themisbehavior will respond immediately to violations of Level I misconduct.2. If the misbehavior occurs in the classroom setting, the teacher invokes theClassroom Management Plan. Repeated misbehaviors require a parent/teacher conference, or a parent conference, with a counselor and/oradministrator.3. A proper and accurate record of the offense and disciplinary actions ismaintained by the staff member.4. Loss of privileges (field trips, ‘senior’ privileges, all after school activitiesincluding dances, athletic events, etc).

Level I-Disciplinary Options:1. Parent conference (by telephone or in person)2. Conference with the student3. Consequences used in the Classroom Management Plan4. Verbal reprimand5. Behavioral contract6. Counseling7. Teacher detention8. Detention (after school)9. Loss of privileges (field trips, ‘senior’ privileges, all after school activitiesincluding dances, athletic events, etc).

Level II-Acts of MisconductLevel II acts of misconduct involve misbehaviors whose frequency or seriousnesstends to disrupt the learning climate of the school. Infractions that result from thecontinuation of Level I misbehaviors require the intervention of administrative and/or school support personnel in order to correct the situation. Misbehaviors that donot represent a direct threat to health and safety of others, but whose educationalconsequences are serious enough to require corrective action, will be handled bythe administration. These include but are not limited to the following misbehaviors:1. Continuation of unmodified Level I misconduct2. Disrespect to a student (verbal, written-name calling,profanity, obscenity, racial slurs or other derogatory statements or gestures)3. Cheating or plagiarism.4. Forgery of notes, passes or excuses5. Gambling6. Theft of small inexpensive items (i.e., pencils, pens, etc.)7. Truancy8. Library, lunch hour, hallway or study hall misconduct

9. Instigating fighting or malicious misbehavior10. Failure to identify oneself11. Unauthorized use of the intercom system12. Unauthorized use of a vehicle, as a driver or passenger13. Presence in unauthorized area14. Loitering15. Possession of materials or items not authorized to be brought to school (i.e.,laser pointers, playing cards, games, electronic sound equipment, cellulartelephones, beepers, pagers - 2nd offense)16. Oral, written, mental or physical harassment or bullying (because of gender,race, ethnic background or any other characteristic or reason)17. Violation of student driving or parking policy18. Violation of the student district’s authorization of computer network andinternet use policy19. Failure to attend detention or level II discipline consequence20. Insubordination (including refusal to comply with cell phone confiscation)

Level II - Disciplinary Responses/Procedures1. The student is referred to the administration for appropriate disciplinaryaction. The teacher completes and sends to the office a Discipline ReferralForm, which details the reasons for the referral to the office and explainsprevious action taken.2. The administration meets with the student and/or teacher and effects themost appropriate response.3. A copy of the Discipline Referral, which indicates the action taken, will begiven to a staff member making the referral and a copy mailed to the parent.4. A proper and accurate record of the offense and disciplinary actionmaintained by the administrator.

Level II - Disciplinary Options1. Conference with the student2. Conference with the parent (by telephone or in person)3. Detention (after school)4. Saturday detention5. Referral to an outside agency or school district support services6. Vehicle towed or use restricted7. No credit for assignments8. Temporary removal from class9. Loss of privileges (field trips, ‘senior’ privileges, all after school activitiesincluding dances, athletic events, etc.)10. Suspension

Level III-Acts of MisconductLevel III misbehaviors mostly involve acts directed against person or property butwhose consequences do not seriously endanger the health and safety of others.The corrective measures will determined by the resources available to the district forremedial action. The acts include but are not limited to:1. Continuation of Level II misconduct2. Use of or possession of tobacco products and/or electronic cigarettes in school, on school property orat a school event3. Extortion or use of force or the threatened use of force to obtain anotherperson’s money or property4. Fighting/boisterous quarrel or disagreement5. Possession and/or sale of stolen property6. Trespassing7. Vandalism/malicious mischief (defacement of any school building, propertyor fixture)

8. Gross disrespect or defiance of authority (i.e. refusal to relinquish cell phone)9. Gross insubordination (i.e. refusal to relinquish cell phone)10. Failure to complete required disciplinary directives11. Failure to report to office when directed12. Electronic tampering with school records or documents13. Possession, sale or use of electronic devices (i.e., cellular phone, beepers,pagers, cameras, etc.) including picture and video recording as well assexting during regular school hours and all school sponsored activities14. Possession of pornographic literature15. Serious oral, written, mental or physical harassment (because of gender,race, ethnic background or any other characteristic or reason)16. Major disruption/disturbance to educational setting17. Aggressive physical contact18. Failure to serve Level II or Level III consequence19. Major class disturbance

Level III – Disciplinary Responses/Procedures1. The administrator initiates disciplinary action by investigating the infractionand conferring with the staff, students(s) and parents about the misconductand subsequent disciplinary action to be taken. The teacher completes andsends to the office a Discipline Referral Form that details the reason for thereferral to the office.2. A copy of the Discipline Referral, which indicated the action taken, will begiven to the staff member making the referral and a copy mailed to theparent.3. A proper and accurate record of the offense and disciplinary actionmaintained by the administrator.Level III - Disciplinary Options1. Alternative programs2. Saturday detention3. Removal from class4. Suspension5. Loss of privileges (field trips, ‘senior’ privileges, all after school activitiesincluding dances, athletic events, etc.)

Level IV – Acts of MisconductLevel IV misbehaviors are those that are so serious that they always requireadministrative action, which result in at least temporary removal from the school.These misbehaviors may involve law enforcement authority intervention and actionby the Board of Education. These include, but are not limited to:1. Continuation of unmodified Level III misconduct2. Possession, use, distribution, solicitation, under the influence or with theodor of alcohol or drugs, intoxicating compounds or controlled substances,inhalants, mind-altering substances, drug paraphernalia or look-alike, andalcohol or drug look-alikes3. Assault, battery or physical violence to a staff member or student4. Criminal damage to school property or school personnel property5. Taking the property of another with or without force or violence6. Setting a false fire alarm or arson7. Possession, sale or use of fireworks or explosives, mace, pepper spray, both legal and illegal, possession, sale or use of weapons and/or objectscapable of causing bodily harm8. Other acts of misconduct which are seriously disruptive and/or create asafety hazard to students, staff and/or school property9. Bomb threats10. Stealing or attempting to steal school property, tests, quizzes, exams,answer keys or answers for a test11. Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to another person except in

self-defense12. Exhibiting or use of gang related artifacts, signs, signals or behavior13. Failure to serve Level II, Level III or Level IV consequence.14. Four or more suspensions per school year (including in-school and out-of-school suspensions)

Level IV - Disciplinary Procedures1. The administrator initiates disciplinary action identifying the offense withstaff members and meets with the student about the disciplinary action tobe taken. The administrator and/or teacher completes a Discipline Referralform, which details the incident.2. A copy of the Disciplinary Referral, which indicated the offense and theaction taken, will be given to the staff member making the referral and acopy mailed to the parent3. The parents are notified and the student removed from the schoolenvironment4. School officials contact law enforcement officials, if and when appropriate5. A proper and accurate record of the offense and disciplinary action maintainedby the administrator and a complete report submitted to the student

Level IV – Disciplinary Options1. Out-of-school suspension2. Alternative program for disruptive youth or other appropriate alternatives3. Board action which results in appropriate placement4. Expulsion if and when appropriate5. Loss of privileges (field trips, ‘senior’ privileges, all after school activitiesincluding dances, athletic events, etc.)The grounds for disciplinary action apply whenever the student’s conduct isreasonably related to school or school activities, including, but not limited to:1. On, or within sight of, school grounds before, during, or after school hoursor at any other time when the school is being used by a school group;2. Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, or event, or any activityor event which bears a reasonable relationship to school;3. Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function or event; or4. Anywhere, if the conduct may reasonably be considered to be a threat oran attempted intimidation of a staff member, or an interference with schoolpurposes or an educational function.Students committing acts of disobedience or misconduct may be warned, detainedduring non-school hours, placed in Isolated Learning, withheld from field trips,suspended from school, suspended from riding the bus, expelled from school orotherwise disciplined.Authorized personnel may suspend a student from school or riding the school bus.Only the Board of Education may expel a student.Prior to removing any student from the school or bus during the school day, theauthorized personnel shall make reasonable efforts to notify the parents by telephoneand take any other steps reasonably necessary at the time.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE POLICYStudents who are assigned four (4) detentions in the same school year will be assigned a Saturday detention for all detentions in excess of four (4).

Students who are assigned three (3) Saturday detentions in the same school year will be assigned an in-school suspension for all Saturday detentions in excess of three (3).

Students who are assigned three (3) in-school suspensions in the same school year will be assigned an out-of-school suspension for all in-school suspensions in excess of three (3).

Students who are assigned four (4) or more suspensions (including in-school suspensions and out-of-school suspensions) in the same school year may be required to appear before the Board of Education for a discipline hearing that could result in an expulsion from school for up to two (2) calendar years.

SOCIAL PROBATIONStudents at Hall High School are expected to exhibit exemplary behavior at all times. Students who continuously violate rules and policies set forth by the Board of Education, may be placed in social probation status. Students who are under social probation for thirty days will forfeit all privileges (early release, open campus lunch, homeroom exemption) and attendance at all extracurricular activiites that are held during the thirty-day probationary period (including Homecoming, Sadie, Prom, athletic events). Students on social probation can regain all privileges, including extracurricular attendance, after the thirty-day probation is complete unless the student has any additional disciplinary referrals (detention, Saturday detention, suspension) during the probationary period in which case the probation will be extended another thirty days.

A student will be placed under social probation for:● Accumulating three or more in-school suspensions in the same school year.● Accumulating two or more out-of-school suspensions in the same school

year.● Receiving one out-of-school suspension of more than five (5) days.

EXPULSIONA student may be expelled for the remainder of a semester or the remainder of aschool year or for multiple years. Expulsion shall be in accordance with the provisionsof the Illinois School Code and as required by Section 10-22.6 thereof. Only the Boardof Education may expel a student. The superintendent, in consultation with a hearingofficer and the Principal, is authorized to recommend to the Board of Education thata student be expelled from school for gross disobedience or gross misconduct.Following the recommendation of the Board of Education, the superintendent, or his/her designee, shall notify, in writing, the parent(s) or guardian of the student of theaction taken by the Board of Education. Such notice shall be sent by certified mail,return receipt requested.

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONOut-of-school suspension is the temporary exclusion of a pupil from school tosuspend or, by regulation, to authorize the superintendent of the district or thePrincipal (designee) to suspend pupils guilty of disobedience, gross disobedience ormisconduct for a period not to exceed 10 consecutive school days. Students with anIEP may be suspended up to ten days, but will receive services.

FORMS OF DISCIPLINEThe following are Forms of Discipline:a. DetentionDetention is assigned by the dean, Principal, or authorized school personnel aswell as a teacher. The length of a detention assigned by the school is one hour.Failure to servedetention within the week it is assigned will result in the student being assignedadditional disciplinary measures. Students reporting to detention must be ontime, bring work, and not disturb others.b. Isolated LearningIsolated Learning Classroom (ILC) is where students are assigned as an extensionof the school day. Students assigned to ILC will spend the entire school day(s)including lunch in the room. School work done in ILC will be accepted forcredit. All work assigned during ILC must be handed in to the supervisor before2:55 p.m. unless assigned otherwise. If absent on the assigned day or days,the student will report to ILC immediately upon the student’s return to school.Additional days or out-of-school suspension can be assigned for disciplinaryinfractions while in ILC.

Hall High School 54c. SuspensionStudents who are suspended from school may not come to school, be on oraround school property at any time, or attend school-sanctioned events, on oroff campus. Students suspended from Hall High School are also suspendedfrom their Area Career Center class (if applicable).d. ExpulsionThe Administration can suspend students for one to ten consecutive schooldays. The Board of Education can remove students from school for a longerperiod of time through an Expulsion. Only the Board of Education can expel astudent.

DISCIPLINE NOTICEA discipline notice to school administration is a written notice or referral abouta student who has violated school or classroom rules. The student will be givenan opportunity to respond to the notice in conference with the Principal, dean, ordesignee, may or may not receive disciplinary action, will be requested to sign thenotice to acknowledge the conference took place, and a copy of the notice will besent home for parent review.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICYBy Illinois state law, the possession, sale, use or being under the influence of alcoholis illegal for any person under the age of twenty-one. The use, possession, or beingunder the influence of drugs, narcotics, “look-alike” drugs, alcohol, or “look-alike”alcohol, and/or possession of drug paraphernalia in or on school property at anytime or at any school-related activities is strictly prohibited. School officials will workactively with law enforcement agencies to prosecute offenders. All of the followingactions will be taken:

● Parent/guardian will be contacted.● -The student will be removed from the building and/or school-sponsored event.● -Law enforcement will be notified.● -Out-of-school suspension will be assigned.● -Recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion.

Any sale of drugs, alcohol, or weapons will result in no less than one (1) yearrecommendation to the Board of Education and not more than two (2) yearsrecommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion.

FAILURE TO SERVEStudents are required to attend all detentions, Saturday school detentions and inschool suspensions on the date they are assigned. Detentions and suspensionswill only be rescheduled for medical reason which are verified by a note from thephysician. When a student is assigned disciplinary action and fails to serve it successfully,additional penalties will be assigned.

Failure to Serve Detention Consequences:

1st Offense – Friday Detention

2nd Offense – Saturday Detention

3rd Offense – In-school Detention

4th Offense – 3 day Out of School Suspension

5th Offense – 5 day Out of School Suspension

6th Offense – 10 day Out of School Suspension and possible expulsion

Failure to Serve Saturday Detentions Consequences :

1st Offense – In-school Detention

2nd Offense – 1 day Out of School Suspension

3rd Offense – 3 day Out of School Suspension

4th Offense – 5 day Out of School Suspension

5th Offense –10 day Out of School Suspension and possible expulsion

FALSE FIRE ALARM (SOUNDING OF)Any action which endangers the safety and well-being of others will not be tolerated.Any student sounding a false fire alarm will be suspended 10 days out-of-school,arrested by the police, prosecuted to the maximum penalty allowed by law, financialrestitution to the Spring Valley Fire Department and possible recommendation forexpulsion.These actions may include but are not limited to the following:1. Release of fire alarms or tampering with fire extinguishers.2. Starting or attempting to start a fire on school property3. Setting off or attempting to set off explosive devices.

FIGHTINGWhen a staff member, a student, or students report that a fight has occurred, theissue will be investigated by the administration. Aggressive “horse play,” wrestling,pushing and shoving, and fist fighting are all various forms of fighting.

GANG POLICYStudent involvement in gangs or gang-related activities on school grounds or atschool related events or within 1,000 feet of school boundaries, including the displayof gang symbols or paraphernalia, is strictly prohibited. Any student who violates thispolicy shall be subject to suspension or expulsion in accordance with the studentdiscipline policy.The term “gang” means any organization, club, or group composed wholly or inpart of students, which seeks to perpetuate itself by accepting additional membersfrom the students enrolled in the district, and which is assembled for the commonpurpose or design of:1. committing or conspiring to commit criminal offenses,2. engaging in conduct that threatens the public good, or3. engaging in conduct that interferes with or disrupts the district’s educationalprocess or programs.“Gang-related activity” means any conduct engaged in by a student committed:1. on behalf of any gang,2. to perpetuate the existence of any gang, or3. to affect the common purpose and design of any gang, including recruitingstudents for membership in any gang, threatening or intimidating otherstudents or employees to commit acts or omissions against their will infurtherance of the common purpose and design of any gang.Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, the following:1. soliciting and/or recruiting others for membership,2. participating in and/or inciting physical violence,3. extorting or soliciting money and/or services,4. requesting any person to pay for protection, insurance, or the payment of dues,5. coercing, harassing, and/or otherwise intimidating, threatening, or causing

harm to any person or living creature,6. wearing, possessing, using, displaying in any manner, distributing, or sellingany clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, signal, or other itemcommonly associated with membership in or affiliation with a gang or secretsociety,7. using any communication, verbal or nonverbal (gestures, handshakes, etc.),suggesting or showing membership in, or affiliation with, a gang or secretsociety,8. engaging in any activity (or omission) intended to promote or further theinterests of any gang or any gang activity or society including, but not limitedto, distributing literature, drawing or displaying unauthorized symbols on anysurface, or teaching others to represent or act like a member of a gang orsecret society,9. undertaking any act or activity which violates any law or any policy of Hall HighSchool District #502 when such act or activity is taken to further the interestsof a gang or secret society.Choosing to affiliate with a street gang, secret society, or other non-sanctioned clubsor organization, means a student will cause greater scrutiny over his/her actions andstrict enforcement of attendance and discipline policies. The motives and activitiesof street gangs, secret societies, and/or non-sanctioned clubs or organizationsthreaten the ability of others to exercise of their rights in society.Gangs undermine the effectiveness of public schools to provide a safe and nondiscriminatorylearning environment for all students. By choosing to associate withone of these organizations, a student places his/her right to a free public educationin jeopardy. The school will take all appropriate and legal measures necessary toensure the safety and protection of all students and staff who attend or work at HallHigh School.

HAZING POLICYStudents who participate in the district’s co-curricular activities program shallfunction within the framework of the district’s policies, administrative procedures,and each individual school’s rules. No administrator, faculty member, or employeeof the district shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate hazing activities. Nostudent, including leaders of student organizations, shall plan, encourage, or engagein hazing.Hazing is defined as follows: The intentional, knowing, or reckless act directedagainst a student, by one person or acting with others, that endangers the mentalor physical health or the safety of a student for the purpose of being initiated into,holding office in, or maintaining membership in any student organization.The term “hazing” includes, but is not limited to the following:

● -Hate crime.● -Any type of physical brutality such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic

shocking, or placing a harmful substance on the body.● -Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation, exposure to weather,

confinement in a restricted area, calisthenics, or other activity that subjects thestudent to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental orphysical health or safety of the student.

● -Any activity involving the consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, drug,tobacco product, or other substance that subjects the student to an unreasonablerisk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of thestudent.

● -Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjectsa student to extreme mental stress, shame, or humiliation, that adversely affects themental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from remaining inschool.

● -Any activity that includes, causes or requires the student to perform a task thatinvolves a violation of state or federal law.

Students who commit the following acts violate district policy and, therefore, are

subject to school discipline action and possible criminal prosecution.Engaging in hazing, soliciting, encouraging, directing, aiding, or attempting to aidanother engaged in hazing, intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly permitting hazing,having knowledge or the planning or occurrence of a specific hazing activity, andfailing to report it to the Principal, Superintendent, or other school employee.

ISOLATED LEARNING CLASSROOM (ILC)ILC is a full-day assignment of a pupil to a structured, closely supervised classroom.All ILC sessions will begin at 7:55 am and end at 3:02 pm.Except for laboratory work, regular class assignments will be completed in IsolatedLearning Classroom. A student who fails to complete class assignments by 3:02p.m. or who violates rules, will receive no credit for work completed, or may receiveadditional days in Isolated Learning Classroom. Students are not allowed to leavethe room for any reason without permission from the Isolated Learning Classroomsupervisor. Misconduct in Isolated Learning Classroom will result in out-of-schoolsuspension with a parent conference required for the student to re-enter to school.If no work is provided or student has completed assignments, supervisor will assignresource assignments.

ORDINANCE VIOLATION CITATIONSLITTERING AND SMOKING ORDINANCEIn conjunction with the City of Spring Valley, Hall High School will support actionstaken concerning City Ordinance #885, Prohibiting Cigarette Smoking and anylittering laws, Ill. Rev. State, 105/4 Dumping, Deposit, etc of Litter Prohibited.Students in violation of the littering or smoking ordinances of the City of Spring Valleywill receive a citation.

PHYSICAL CONTACT/TOUCHING OTHER STUDENTSStudents are not permitted to engage in types of physical contact which is notappropriate in public, embarrass others, lessen the climate of safety in school, and/ormay undermine or disrupt the educational process: kissing, sexual touching, bodyembraces, sitting on laps, cornering movements et. al. If any of these behaviors occurat school, students may be subject to detentions or, in the case of repeat offenses,in or out-of-school suspension. Depending on the circumstances, these types ofbehavior may also be considered sexual harassment. (See Sexual HarassmentPolicy.)

PROFANE LANGUAGEUse of profane language and/or abusive language will result in disciplinaryconsequences.

SAFETY RULESA student who fails to follow safety rules of the shops, laboratories, gymnasium,locker rooms, etc. may be removed from the class and sent to the office. If a secondsafety violation occurs in the same class again during the school year, a meetingwill be held by the dean in consultation with the teacher of the class involved todetermine the proper placement of the student.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICYSexual harassment of students is prohibited. Any person, including a districtemployee or agent, or student, engages in sexual harassment whenever he or shemakes sexual advances, requests sexual favors, and engages in other verbal orphysical conduct of a sexual or sex based nature, imposed on the basis of sex, that:1. denies or limits the provision of educational aid, benefits, services, or

treatment; or that makes such conduct a condition of a student’s academicstatus; or

2. has the purpose or effect of:a. substantially interfering with a student’s educational environment;b. creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment;

c. depriving a student of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; ord. making submission to or rejection of such conduct the basis for academicdecisions affecting a student.

The terms “intimidating,” “hostile,” and “offensive” include conduct that has theeffect of humiliation, embarrassment, or discomfort. Examples of sexual harassmentinclude touching, crude jokes or pictures, discussions of sexual experiences, teasingrelated to sexual characteristics, and spreading rumors related to a person’s allegedsexual activities.Students who believe they are victims of sexual harassment or have witnessed sexualharassment, are encouraged to discuss the matter with the student NondiscriminationCoordinator, Building Principal, Assistant Building Principal, Dean of Students,Teacher, Counselor, or a Complaint Manager. Students may choose to report to aperson of the student’s same sex. Complaints will be kept confidential to the extentpossible given the need to investigate. Students who make good faith complaintswill not be disciplined.An allegation that one student was sexually harassed by another student shall bereferred to the Building Principal, Assistant Building Principal, or Dean of Studentsfor appropriate action.

SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT ADJUSTMENTS TOTHE DISCIPLINARY CODE

Behavioral InterventionsBehavioral interventions shall be used with students with disabilities to promote andstrengthen desirable behaviors and reduce identified inappropriate behaviors. TheDistrict will establish and maintain a committee to develop, implement, and monitorprocedures on the use of behavioral interventions for children with disabilities. Thecommittee shall review the State Board of Education’s guidelines on the use ofbehavioral interventions and use them as a nonbinding reference. This policy andthe behavioral intervention procedures shall be furnished to the parent(s)/guardian(s)of all students with individual education plans within 15 days after their adoption oramendment by, or presentation to, the Board or at the time an individual educationplan is first implemented for a student; all students shall be informed annually of theexistence of this policy and the procedures. At the annual individualized educationplan review, a copy of this policy shall be given to the parent(s)/guardian(s). The policyand procedures shall be explained. A copy of the procedures shall be available, uponrequest of the parent(s)/guardian(s).

Discipline of Special Education StudentsThe District shall comply with the provisions of the Individuals With DisabilitiesEducation Act (IDEA) when disciplining students. No special education student shallbe expelled if the student’s particular act of disobedience, gross disobedience ormisconduct is a manifestation of his or her disability. Any special education studentwhose disobedience, gross disobedience or misconduct is not a manifestation of hisor her disability may be expelled pursuant to the expulsion procedures, except thatsuch disabled student shall continue to receive educational services as provided inthe IDEA during such period of expulsion.A special education student may be suspended for periods of no more than 10consecutive school days each in response to separate incidents of misconduct,regardless of whether the student’s disobedience, gross disobedience or misconductis a manifestation of his or her disabling condition, as long as the repeated removalsdo not constitute a pattern that amounts to a change in placement (consideringfactors such as the length of each removal, the total amount of time the student isremoved, and the proximity of the removals to one another) and provided that suchstudent receives educational services to the extent required by the IDEA during suchremovals.Any special education student may be temporarily excluded from school by courtorder or by order of a duly appointed State of Illinois hearing officer changing thestudent’s placement to an appropriate interim alternative educational setting for up to

45 days, if the District demonstrates that maintaining the student in his or her currentplacement is substantially likely to result in injury to the student or others.A special education student who has carried a weapon to school or to a schoolfunction or who knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs or sells or solicits the saleof a controlled substance while at school or a school function may be removed fromhis or her current placement. Such a student shall be placed in an appropriate interimalternative educational setting for no more than 45 days in accordance with the IDEA.The length of time a student with a disability is placed in an alternative educationalsetting must be the same amount of time that a student without a disability would besubject to discipline.Any student meeting the criteria for participation in any special education program atthe high school shall be allowed the following adjustments to disciplinary measuresin order to comply with Public Law 94-142.1. Any reported violation of the student disciplinary code will result in aconference with the administration and the special education teacher directlyinvolved for the purpose of determining if the misconduct/behavior is related tothe child’s handicap.

2. In consultation with the special education teacher and, when warranted,rededication will be provided in appropriate disciplinary measures asprescribed by the student disciplinary code for the school. The parents will beinformed by telephone, if possible, and by letter if the violation is not related tothe child’s handicap.3. Disciplinary action for major violations or suspensions which are determined tobe unrelated to the child’s handicap may result in the following:a. the administration may suspend the student out of school, depending onthe severity of the situation.b. the administration may assign to Isolated Learning Classroom. If thisshould occur, the student will be sent to the special education teacherfor materials and assignments to study, and the special education teacherwill check on the student progress on assignments and/or to assist.c. the student may be assigned Isolated Learning Classroom with the specialeducation teacher if room and space permit the separation from his/herclassmates for assignments and/or assistance.4. All make-up work will be assigned for the unexcused absence. The teacher willmonitor the work. All work must be completed within five (5) school days afterreinstatement.

SUSPENSION FROM A CLASSIf a student causes disturbances and/or is disobedient in a class which disrupts theclass, disturbs other students, and/or interferes with the teacher’s ability to teachthe class, the student may be temporarily suspended from a class and sent to theoffice. If a student receives written disciplinary notices more than three times froma class during a semester for disciplinary reasons, a parent contact will be made. Ameeting with the student, parent, teacher, and dean and or Principal may be held. Analternative course of action will be discussed at this meeting and will include IsolatedLearning Classroom and out-of-school suspension.

SUSPENSION/EXPULSION RULES FOR STUDENTSDuring the period of suspension or expulsion, students are not allowed (a) in theschool building, (b) on or about the school grounds, (c) in the student and/orfaculty parking lots, or (d) at any school activity not open to the public on or offcampus. Suspended students may not attend any school activities during the timeof suspension. If these rules are violated, students will be subject to an additionalsuspension and/or arrest for trespassing. Students under suspension or expulsion,who have legitimate school business between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.on school days, must contact the high school administration and receive permissionbefore coming on school property. Failure to follow the above will result in additional

suspension and/or arrest for criminal trespass.

Suspension ProceduresThe following are suspension procedures:1. Before suspension, the student shall be provided a conference during whichthe charges will be explained and the student will be given an opportunity torespond to the charges.2. A pre suspension conference is not required and the student can beimmediately suspended when the student’s presence poses a continuingdanger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disruption to theeducational process. In such cases, the notice and conference shall follow assoon as practicable.3. Any suspension shall be reported immediately to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). A written notice of the suspension shall state the reasons for thesuspension, including any school rule which was violated, and a notice to theparent(s)/guardian(s) of their right to a review of the suspension. A copy of anotice shall be given to the Board of Education.4. Upon request of the parent(s)/guardian(s), a review of the suspension shallbe conducted by the Board of Education or a hearing officer appointed bythe Board. At the review, the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) may appearand discuss the suspension with the Board or its hearing officer and may berepresented by counsel. After presentation of the evidence or receipt of thehearing officer’s report, the Board shall take such action as it finds appropriate.

Expulsion ProceduresThe following are expulsion procedures:1. Before expulsion, the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be providedwritten notice of the time, place, and purpose of a hearing by registeredor certified mail requesting the appearance of the parent(s)/guardian(s). Ifrequested, the student shall have a hearing, at the time and place designatedin the notice, conducted by the Board or a hearing officer appointed by it. If ahearing officer is appointed by the Board, he or she shall report to the Boardthe evidence presented at the hearing and the Board shall take such finalaction as it finds appropriate.2. During the expulsion hearing, the student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s)may be represented by counsel, present witnesses, and other evidence andcross examine witnesses. At the expulsion hearing, the Board or hearing officershall hear evidence of whether the student is guilty of the disobedience, grossdisobedience or misconduct as charged. After presentation of the evidence orreceipt of the hearing officer’s report, the Board shall decide the issue of guiltand take such action as it finds appropriate.

THEFTPersons taking others’ property will be externally suspended for five days with aparent conference required for re-admission to school. If the seriousness of thecase warrants, juvenile authorities will be notified. Also, possible restitution may benecessary.

TOBACCO USE/SMOKINGTobacco use and smoking in the building or anywhere on campus is prohibited.Tobacco products such as chewing tobacco and snuff are also prohibited. All formsof tobacco use are subject to the same penalties as smoking. Students are advisednot to bring tobacco products to school. A student in possession of tobacco productswill be subject to tobacco use/smoking restrictions and penalties.

WEAPONS POLICYA student who uses, possesses, controls, or transfers a weapon, or any objectthat can reasonably be considered, or looks like, a weapon, shall be expelled for

at least one calendar year, but no more than 2 calendar years. The Superintendentmay modify the expulsion period and the Board may modify the Superintendent’sdetermination, on a case by case basis. A ‘weapon’ means possession, use, control,or transfer of (1) any gun, rifle, shotgun, a weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title18, United States Code, firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm OwnersIdentification Act, or use of a weapon as defined in Section 241 of the Criminal Code,(2) any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm and/orproperty damage including but not limited to, knives, brass knuckles, billy clubs,or (3) “look alikes” of any kind. Such items as baseball bats, pipes, bottles, locks,sticks, pencils, and pens are considered weapons if used or attempted to be used tocause bodily harm.A school staff member shall immediately notify the Building Principal in the event thathe or she (1) observes any person in possession of a firearm on or around schoolgrounds, however, such action may be delayed if immediate notice would endangerstudents under his or her supervision, (2) observes or has reason to suspect that anyperson on school grounds is or was involved in a drug related incident, or (3) observesa battery committed against any staff member. Upon receiving such a report, theBuilding Principal or designee shall immediately notify the local law enforcementagency, State Police, and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s).Weapons (as defined above but not limited to) are not permitted. Weapons found willbe confiscated. Persons in possession of weapons or using ANY ITEM in a way thatis threatening toward others or may cause physical harm to persons or property aresubject to arrest. The following actions will be taken:1. Immediate removal from campus.2. Police referral.3. Recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion.Any sale of drugs, alcohol, or weapons will result in no less than one (1) yearrecommendation to the Board of Education and not more than two (2) yearsrecommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion.

PART VII LEGISLATION PERTAINING TOSTUDENT AND FAMILY RIGHTSASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN NOTIFICATIONIt has been determined by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the FederalEnvironmental Protection Agency that asbestos is a potential health hazard, andprecautions should be taken to avoid disturbing any asbestos containing materials.As required, Hall High School’s buildings were initially inspected for asbestos. Ourinspection was conducted on April 20, 1988. The AHERA law requires that a visualsurveillance of asbestos containing areas be completed every six months, and a reinspectionconducted every three years. Any evidence of disturbance or change incondition will be documented in the Management Plan as required.The Inspection/Management Plan is available for public review in the District office.Should you wish to review the plans, please call to make an appointment between8:00 am to 3:15 p.m.

Any concerns relative to asbestos containing materials should be directed to HallHigh School District #502 office.

CHILD SEX OFFENDER AND MURDERER COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION ACTNo employee, volunteer, or contractor’s employee shall be on school property orat any school event if he or she is a child sex offender, as defined in the Child Sex

Offender and Murderer Community Notification Law, unless prior permission is givenby the Superintendent.The Superintendent shall develop procedures for the distribution and use ofinformation from law enforcement officials under the Child Sex Offender and MurdererCommunity Notification Law. The Superintendent shall serve as the District contactperson for purposes of this law. Non staff members, as well as staff members whoare not designated as information recipients, shall be referred to the law enforcementagencies for information regarding child sex offenders.All contracts with the School District that may involve an employee or agent of thecontractor having any contact, direct or indirect, with a student, shall contain thefollowing:The contractor shall not send to any school building or school property any employeeor agent who would be prohibited from being employed by the District due to aconviction of a crime listed in 105 ILCS 5/1021.9. The contractor shall obtain acriminal history background check before sending any employee or agent to anyschool building or school property. Additionally, at least quarterly, the contractorshall contact the local law enforcement authority where each employee or agentresides to determine if the employee is on the list of registered felons who havecommitted child sex offenses.

CIVIL RIGHTS NOTIFICATIONSA. Educational and vocational opportunities will be offered by Hall High SchoolDistrict #502 without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, ordisability.B. Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority RecruitmentThe School District shall provide equal employment opportunities to all personsregardless of their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry,marital status, arrest record, military status or unfavorable military discharge,citizenship status, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domesticor sexual violence, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able toperform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, and otherlegally protected categories.Persons who believe they have not received equal employment opportunities shouldreport their claims to the Nondiscrimination Coordinator and/or a Complaint Manager the Uniform Grievance Policy at 800 W. Erie Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362...No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because he or she initiateda complaint, was a witness, supplied information, or otherwise participated in aninvestigation or proceeding involving an alleged violation of this policy or State orfederal laws, provided the employee or applicant did not make a knowingly falseaccusation nor provide knowingly false information.Compliant In Accordance WithAge Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.Americans With Disabilities Act, Title I, 42 U.S.C. 12111 et seq.Equal Pay Act, 29 U.S.C. 206(d).Immigration Reform and Control Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324a et seq.Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 791 et seq.Title VII of Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq., 29 C.F.R. Part 1601.Title IX of the Education Amendments, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., 34 C.F.R. Part 106.Ill. Constitution, Art. 1, 17,18, and 19.Equal Pay Act of 2003, P.A. 930006.Religious Freedom Restoration Act, 775 ILCS 35/5.Victims Economic Security and Safety Act, P.A. 93591820 ILCS 105/1 et seq.775 ILCS 5/1103 and 5/2102.105 ILCS 5/1020.7, 5/1020.7a, 5/1021.1, 5/1022.4, 5/1023.5, 5/2219, 5/24 4,5/244.1, and 5/247.23 Ill. Admin. Code 1.230.C. Equal Educational OpportunitiesEqual educational and extracurricular opportunities shall be available for all studentswithout regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religious beliefs, physical andmental handicap or disability, or actual or potential marital or parental status. Further,

the District will not knowingly enter into agreements with any entity or any individualthat discriminates against students on the basis of sex or any other protected status. Any student may file a discrimination grievance by using the Uniform GrievanceProcedure.

Sex EquityNo student shall, on the basis of sex, be denied equal access to programs, activities,services, or benefits or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage,or denied equal access to educational and extracurricular programs and activities.Any student may file a sex equity complaint by using the Uniform Grievance Procedure.A student may appeal the Board of Education’s resolution of the complaint to theRegional Superintendent of Schools (pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/310 of The SchoolCode) and, thereafter, to the State Superintendent of Education (pursuant to 105ILCS 5/23.8 of The School Code).

ImplementationThe Superintendent shall appoint a Nondiscrimination Coordinator. TheSuperintendent and Building Principal shall use reasonable measures to inform staffmembers and students of this policy and grievance procedure.Compliant In Accordance WithTitle IX, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.; 34 C.F.R. Part 106.Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 791 et seq.Religious Freedom Restoration Act, 775 ILCS 35/5.Ill. Constitution, Art. I, 18.105 ILCS 5/1021.3, 5/1022.5, 5/2219, and 5/271.23 Ill. Admin. Code 1.240, 200.40, and 200.50.Hall High School 64

DIABETES RISK ASSESSMENTPublic Act 93-0530 requires that diabetes screening shall be completed as a requiredpart of each health examination. Rules developed by the Illinois Department of PublicHealth require that each student, at the time of their physical be assessed for risk ofhaving or developing Type 2 diabetes.The Consensus Panel of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggeststhat if an individual is overweight and has any two of the risk factors listedbelow, they are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.Overweight is defined as: BMI>85th percentile for age and sex, BMI=weight inpounds divided by (height in inches squared) multiplied by 703. (BMI=wt (lbs)/(height{in}2 ) x 703). Use calculated BMI and refer to appropriate CDC chart for age and secof individual to determine BMI percentile.Risk Factors:1. Family history of Type 2 diabetes in first/second-degree relatives.2. Belonging to a certain race/ethnic groups including American Indians, African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian/South Pacific Islanders.3. Showing signs of insulin resistance or conditions associate with insulinresistance including: acanthosis nigricans, hypertension, dyslipidemia,polycystic ovarian syndrome.Results of the diabetes risk assessment MUST BE DOCUMENTED ON THECertificate of Child Health Examination form.Public Act 93-0530

DISABILITIESAs described in Title IX of the 1972 Educational amendment and Illinois Public Act 79-597 Title II(A) of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Hall High School district No. 502shall treat all persons equally without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex,or handicaps related to the function to be performed. This commitment is related toemployment practices, the education of children, and relations with the community atlarge. The District will be in compliance with Illinois Public Act 79-597 and Title IX ofthe 1972 Education Amendments and Title II-A) of the American with Disabilities Act.Specifically, Hall High School District No. 502 shall:

employ and promote individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications and withregard to those characteristics outlined above.provide for a continuous examination of all parts of the curriculum to make sure thatit emphasizes positive human relationships,assign and educate each child without regard to race, color, creed, national origin,sex, or handicaps unrelated to the function to be performed, recognizing that childrenmay be grouped for special educational purposes in order to meet special educationalneeds which children may have,maintain an atmosphere in which all persons can develop aptitudes and skills foreffective cooperative living including respect for the individual regardless of economicstatus, intellectual ability, race, creed, color, religion, sex, or age,respect for cultural differences; respect for the right of others to seek and maintaintheir own identities; respect for economic, political, and social rights of others.The superintendent shall serve as the districts coordinator of nondiscrimination.Inquiries regarding compliance with Illinois Public Act 79-596, Title IX, or Title II(A)shall be directed to the superintendent at the Unit Office, 800 East Erie, SpringValley, Illinois, telephone 815.664.2100, or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights,Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington, DC. A grievance orcomplaint of illegal discrimination should be directed to the superintendent who willprovide the complainant with a copy of the district’s written grievance procedure.

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESEqual educational and extracurricular opportunities shall be available for all studentswithout regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religious beliefs, physical andmental handicap or disability, or actual or potential marital or parental status. Further,the District will not knowingly enter into agreements with any entity or any individualthat discriminates against students on the basis of sex or any other protected status.Any student may file a discrimination grievance by using the Uniform GrievanceProcedure.

Sex EquityNo student shall, on the basis of sex, be denied equal access to programs, activities,services, or benefits or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage,or denied equal access to educational and extracurricular programs and activities.Any student may file a sex equity complaint by using the Uniform Grievance Procedure.A student may appeal the Board of Education’s resolution of the complaint to theRegional Superintendent of Schools (pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/310 of The SchoolCode) and, thereafter, to the State Superintendent of Education (pursuant to 105ILCS 5/23.8 of The School Code).

ImplementationThe Superintendent shall appoint a Nondiscrimination Coordinator. TheSuperintendent and Building Principal shall use reasonable measures to inform staffmembers and students of this policy and grievance procedure.Students and parents shall be notified annually of their right to initiate a grievance orcomplaint of illegal discrimination and of the coordinator to whom such complainsshall be directed. Within seven calendar days of receiving a grievance or complaintof illegal discrimination, the Coordinator shall send a copy of the District’s writtengrievance procedure to the complainant. The Coordinator shall investigate the natureand validity of the grievance with those responsible for the program or activity citedby the complainant. The coordinator may seek advice from related state agenciesor legal counsel. Within sixty days of receiving the grievance, the Coordinatorshall render a written decision, including the steps to be taken for further appealof that decision. The written decision may be appealed to the School Board bysubmitting a written request or hearing before the Board, addressed to the Office ofthe Superintendent.

FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certainrights with respect to their education records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 daysof the day the District receives a request for access.A parent/guardian or eligible student should submit to the Record Custodian,Principal, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s)they wish to inspect. The District official will make arrangements for access andnotify the parent/guardian or eligible student of the time and place where the recordsmay be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the District official to whomthe request was submitted, that official shall advise the parent/guardian or eligiblestudent of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that theparent/guardian or eligible student believes are inaccurate.A parent/guardian or eligible student may ask the District to amend a record thatthey believe is inaccurate. They should write the District official responsible for therecord, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why itis inaccurate.If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent/guardianor eligible student of the decision and advise the parent/guardian or eligible studentwhen notified of the right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additionalinformation regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligiblestudent when notified of the right to a hearing.3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable informationcontained in the parent/guardian or eligible student’s education records, exceptto the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to schoolofficials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employedby the District in an administrative supervisory, academic, or support staff position(including law enforcement until personnel and health staff); a person or companywith whom the District has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collectionagent); or a person servicing on the Board of Education.A school official has a legitimate education interest if the official needs to reviewan education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities. Uponrequest, the District discloses education records without consent to officials ofanother school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. (FERPA requires aschool district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or student of therecords request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forwardrecords on request.)4. The right to file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education concerningalleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA.The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family PolicyCompliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.Directory information may be disclosed without prior notice or consent unless theparent/guardian or eligible student notifies the Records Custodian or other officialin writing, before October of the current school year, that he does not want anyor all of the directory information disclosed. Directory information includes thestudent’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field ofstudent, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and heightof members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,and the most rent previous education agency or institution attended.67 Student-Parent Handbook

HAZARDOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIALSThe Superintendent or designee(s) shall take all reasonable measures to protect thesafety of District personnel, students, and visitors on District premises from risksassociated with hazardous materials, including pesticides, and infectious materials.Notification of Pest Control Material Application

If a parent would like to receive written notification prior to the application of any pestcontrol materials, a written request made to the District is required Please direct the request to the Superintendent’s Office, 800 W. Erie Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362.

PRO-CHILDREN ACTAs Hall High School provides services to children (youth), the school will not permitsmoking within any enclosed building (indoor facility) or portion thereof. This provisionprovides for the elimination of environmental smoke under the Pro-Children Act,

Part C of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act.PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collectionand use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. Theseinclude the right to:Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or moreof the following protected areas (protected information survey) if the survey is fundedin whole or in part by a program of the United States Department of Education (ED):1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;3. Sex behavior or attitudes;4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close familyrelationships;6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors,or ministers;7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of :1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as acondition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and notnecessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except forhearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screeningpermitted or required under State law; and3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal informationobtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute theinformation to others.Inspect, upon request and before administration or use:1. Protected information surveys of students;2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any ofthe above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.These rights transfer to from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or anemancipated minor under State law.The District will/has developed and adopted policies, in consultation with parents,regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in theadministration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or useof personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. TheDistrict will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start ofeach school year and after any substantive changes. The District will also directlynotify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduledto participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide anopportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specificactivity or survey. The District will make this notification to parents at the beginningof the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates ofthe activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after theschool year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the plannedactivities and surveys listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their childout for such activities and surveys. Parents will also be provided an opportunity toreview any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveyscovered under this requirement:• Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales orother distribution.

• Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or inpart by ED.• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as describedabove.Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: FamilyPolicy Compliance Office, US. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW,Washington, D.C. 20202-5901.

THE CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH ACT OF 2003Recognizing that “children’s social development and emotional development areessential underpinnings to school readiness and academic success,” the Illinoislegislature passed the Children’s Mental Health Act of 2003. This Act requires schooldistricts to “develop a policy for incorporating social and emotional developmentinto the district’s educational program.” It also requires protocols for responding tochildren with social, emotional, or mental health problems that impact learning ability.

Student Social and Emotional DevelopmentStudent social and emotional development shall be incorporated in the District’seducational program and shall be consistent with the social and emotionaldevelopment standards to be contained in the Illinois Learning Standards. Theobjectives for addressing the needs of students for social and emotional developmentthrough the educational programs are to:1. Enhance students’ school readiness, academic success, and use of goodcitizenship skills;2. Foster a safe, supportive learning environment where students feel respectedand valued;3. Teach social and emotional skills to all students;4. Partner with families and the community to promote students’ social andemotional development; and5. Prevent or minimize mental health problems in students.LEGAL REF.: Children’s Mental Health Act of 2003, 405 ILCS 49/1 et seq.CROSS REF.: 6:270 (Guidance and Counseling Program), 7:100 (HealthExaminations, Immunizations, and Exclusion of Students), 7:250(Student Support Services)

Student Support ServicesThe following student support services may be provided by the School District:1. Health services supervised by a qualified nurse. The Superintendent ordesignee may implement procedures to further a healthy school environmentand prevent or reduce the spread of disease, including head lice (PediculusHumanus Capitis).2. Educational and psychological testing services and the services of apsychologist as needed. In all cases, written permission to administer apsychological examination must be obtained from a student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). The results will be given to the parent(s)/guardian(s), withinterpretation, as well as to the appropriate professional staff.3. The services of a social worker. A student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) mustconsent to regular or continuing services from a social worker.4. Guidance and counseling services.The Superintendent or designee shall develop protocols for responding to studentswith social, emotional, or mental health problems that impact learning ability. TheDistrict, however, assumes no liability for preventing, identifying, or treating suchproblems.This policy shall be implemented in a manner consistent with State and federal laws,including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.LEGAL REF.: Children’s Mental Health Act of 2003, 405 ILCS 49/1 et seq.CROSS REF.: 6:65 (Student Social and Emotional Development), 6:270(Guidance and Counseling Program), 7:100 (Health Examinations,Immunizations, and Exclusion of Students), 7:280 (Communicableand Chronic Infectious Diseases)

ReferralsStaff members should refer a student suspected of having social, emotional, ormental health problems to the building level Student Support Committee. The StudentSupport Committee will review information about a referred student, including priorinterventions, and suggest appropriate steps for referral and follow-up. The StudentSupport Committee may offer strategies to a referred student’s classroom teachersand parents/guardians about ways they can manage, address, and/or enhance thestudent’s social and emotional development and mental health. In addition, theStudent Support Committee may recommend coordinated educational, social work,school counseling, and/or student assistance services within the school as well asreferrals to outside agencies.Referrals under this procedure are unrelated to the special education evaluationprocess and do not trigger the District’s time line for evaluations However, the use ofthese procedures shall not circumvent the special education process.

School Counseling, Social Work, and Psychological ServicesThe Student Support Committee may request school counselors, social workers,psychologists, and school nurses to provide support and consultation to teachersand school staff about strategies to promote the social and emotional developmentand mental health of all students. They may also be requested to provide screeningand early detection approaches to identify students with social, emotional, andmental health problems.Written permission from the parent/guardian is required for any ongoing social workand psychological services. Ongoing is defined as more than 5 contacts in which thestudent received these services. Written consent may be obtained through an IEP orother designated form. That consent does not entitle parents/guardians to know thecontents of all that is discussed. School health and/or safety risk; they will inform theBuilding Principal of any health or safety risks that are present in the school

School and Community LinkagesWhen possible, the Student Support Committee shall seek to establish linkagesand partnerships with diverse community organizations to provide a coordinatedapproach to addressing children’s social and emotional development and mentalhealth needs.

PART VIII STUDENT EXTRACURRICULAR CODEOVERVIEWIt is the aim of Hall High School to provide its student with a wide range ofextracurricular activities in addition to an otherwise rich academic program. Studieshave shown that students who take an active part in the many social aspects of highschool life generally earn higher grades and develop social skills necessaryfor success in later life. Therefore, students are encouraged to take an active partin the variety of clubs, activities, and sports available at the school during their fouryears of high school.Active participation in social life of the school also carries with it additionalresponsibilities. Leadership is privilege, not a right. Just as leadership and the rewardsof high public esteem in adult life require higher standards of conduct and behavior,levels of student involvement in the extracurricular programs at Hall High School alsorequire increasingly higher standards of personal conduct and behavior as a functionof membership and one’s representation of the school.

Requirements for ParticipationAn athlete must have submitted the following fully executed documentson file (known as the “Participation Packet”) at the school office before the

athlete’s first participation (first practice session) in any activity. The ParticipationPacket will include:1. The Hall High School Code of Conduct.2. The Hall High School Random Drug Testing Program agreement authorizingrandom testing of illegal and banned substances as listed in the HHS Code ofConduct.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATIONA basic level of behavioral expectations is demanded of students who take part inlocal in-school, or non-interscholastic, programs available at Hall High School. Suchin-school participation includes, but is not restricted to, membership in clubs, takingpart in field trips, involvement as musician in local concerts, being in a pre-game orhalf-time performance at game, or assisting, but not acting, in a local play or musical.It even extends to one’s simply being a participant at local games, contest, dances,or activities, to name a few.A higher level of behavioral expectations is demanded of students as they move onto a higher level of involvement of behalf of the school. This is not unlike holdingpublic office, or representing corporation or athletic club in the adult world in whicha higher set of ethics and behavior is required. When students exercise leadershiproles in school activities or state-sanctioned interscholastic programs, they becomerecognized as representatives of the school, and must govern their personalbehavior accordingly. Self-discipline is a necessary part of a continuum of behavioralexpectations for all students, not just for athletics, musicians, or class officers. Forthese reasons, the following regulations apply to all extracurricular programs inaddition to the general regulations which define proper student conduct and behaviorduring the school day.

Abuse of drugs, alcohol, and tobaccoSince the taking of drugs, drinking of alcoholic beverages, and the smoking oftobacco are all illegal for young people of school age, Hall High School does notcondone these activities. The accompanying regulations are intended to define thelimits of proper conduct for students.The school is authorized by the Board of Education to investigate to the fullestextent possible to determine whether a student has indeed violated provisions of thisextracurricular code.

When regulations applyAll students participating in either in-school or interscholastic activities shall, at alltimes throughout the year, including week-ends and holidays, be governed by thiscode beginning with the first day through the last day of attendance at Hall HighSchool. For those programs which begin practice and/or conduct meetings prior to thefirst day of school attendance or conduct activities following the last day of schoolattendance, the provisions of this code shall extend to all participation prior to or afterthe school year for that activity. All extracurricular programs are governed on a year-roundpolicy.

Behaviors specifically governed by these regulationsStudents shall refrain from possession or consumption of alcohol and illegal drugs as acondition of their active participation in non-interscholastic and interscholastic activities ofthe school. For the purpose of these regulations, use or consumption of the above shallalso include transportation, possession, or involvement with any of the above.Students’ participation in general activities of the school at a non-interscholastic levelas defined herein is governed by a code of basic expectations.Students who participate in interscholastic programs as defined herein are governedby a code of privileged leadership expectations.

NON-INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIESStudents participating in school, non-interscholastic activities in a non-leadershiprole have a responsibility to follow basic acceptable standards of conduct

insomuch as they are expected to set the example of being good citizens.Example of non-interscholastic activities are as follows:Attendance at club, or organization meetings, field trips, music presentations,awards banquets and programs.Attendance (but not performance) at all sports events, including football orbasketball pregame or halftime events, non performing participation on dramaticpresentations. Attendance at dances, proms and homecoming activities.Participation in other activities as defined by an Extracurricular Committeeappointed annually by the school administration.Penalties for inappropriate behavior which will restrict students’ involvement innon interscholastic activities.Students enrolled in non-interscholastic activities who are involved in theft ofpersonal and /or school property, possess, transport or consume alcohol and/or drugs, using tobacco in any form, who violate any of the major school rules,or who violate the extracurricular random drug testing policy, will be disciplinedas follows:1st OffenseLevel IV violations of the school behavior code will result in an offense ofthe code of conduct.No participation in interscholastic activities for a period of thirty (30) consecutivecalendar days, or for the next activity period if none occurs during the original30 day period.Subsequent OffensesFor a repeat offense, students may be denied participation in interscholasticcontests for ninety (90) days from the date of the infraction, subject to adetermination of the Extracurricular Committee. In addition, a student may takepart in an approved rehabilitation/remediation program to address a repeatedoffense in lieu of being denied the full 90 days of active participation.Should the Extracurricular Committee accept an alternative program proposedfor the first or second offense, the student may be able to return to active extraparticipation after serving 50% of the assigned penalty upon successful completionof the rehabilitation or remediation program.INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES (OTHER THAN ATHLETICS)Interscholastic activities shall be defined as any event, performance, representationor activity at which another school is in attendance, as well as leadership positionsin Student Council, classes, or clubs. Examples of interscholastic activities that fitare as follows:Student Council conferences, activities sponsored by state organizations,Interscholastic band or choral activities and IHSA Music Contest,Drama (as a performer) and speech events, including Scholastic Bowl activities, andW.Y.S.E. competitions,Student Council President, Class Officers, and Club Officers,Members of the National Honors Society (NHS)*Participation in other activities as defined by an Extracurricular Committee appointedannually by the school administration.Students participating in interscholastic events have a responsibility to follow higherthan basic standards of conduct inasmuch as they are expected to set the exampleof being leaders and good citizens. Participation is a privilege granted by the school.During students’ interscholastic careers, grades 912, they will be governed by thefollowing rules appropriate to their grade level:Hall High School rules and regulationsIHSA rules and regulationsCivil and criminal laws of the communities, county, and stateStudents enrolled in interscholastic activities, other than athletics, who are involved intheft of personal and/or school property, possess, transport or consume alcohol and/or drugs, using tobacco in any form, who violate any of the major school rules or whoviolate the extracurricular random drug testing policy will be disciplined as follows:

1st OffenseLevel IV violations of the school behavior code will result in an offense of

the code of conduct.No participation in interscholastic activities for a period of thirty (30) consecutivecalendar days, or for the next activity period if none occurs during the original30 day period.Subsequent OffenseFor a repeated offense, students may be denied participation in interscholasticcontests for 90 days from the date of the infraction, subject to a determination ofthe Extracurricular Committee.For example, a student may take part in an approved rehabilitation/remediationprogram to address a repeated offense in lieu of being denied the full 90 days ofactive participation.Should the Extracurricular Committee accept an alternative program proposedfor the first or second offense, the student may be able to return to activeextra participation after serving 50% of the assigned penalty upon successfulcompletion of the rehabilitation or remediation program.In addition to suspension from participation, class officers, student council officers,club officers and any other students in a position of leadership, shall also be removedfrom any of those positions for the remainder of the school year during which theirviolation occurred. Bylaws of certain clubs will also apply.*NHS members will fall under the jurisdiction of the extracurricular code as well astheir own bylaws in regards to consequences for violations of this code.(The Extracurricular Committee will review and decide whether or not the studentmay practice or participate, but not perform, during the suspension time.)

REVIEW PROCESSThe student or parent/guardian has the right to request a review of the ExtracurricularCommittee’s decision.Disciplinary Review Guarantees of Due ProcessIf a student is not satisfied with the ruling of the Extracurricular Committee, he or shemay request a hearing in connection with disciplinary action taken as provided:Step 1: The student may review the decision with the principal to resolve theproblem.Step 2: The student may meet with the superintendent to review the decisionand come to resolve the problem. The decision of the superintendentwill be final.

PART IX HALL HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT1. ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY AND INTRODUCTIONThe Board of Education of Hall High School District #502 ( the “Board”) believesthat interscholastic athletics provide student athletes with an excellent opportunity tolearn teamwork, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and moral character. To this end, theHall High School Athletic Program (the “Athletic Program”) shall strive to provide eachstudent athlete with experiences that will be memorable and positive and that helpdevelop a sense of commitment to a common cause, acceptance of responsibilityand loyalty toward chosen endeavors. In doing so, no student shall, on the basisof sex, color, religion, race, or national origin, be excluded form participation in, bedenied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under the Athletic Program.The Board further believes that participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilegethat requires student athletes to accept certain responsibilities. The student athlete,by accepting this privilege, is a representative of Hall High School on the playing fieldand in the community, and he or she must act accordingly. To further its belief thatthe Athletic Program should be one of which student athletes and the community canbe proud, the Board has adopted the rules and regulations set forth in this AthleticCode.

The Athletic Code and other documents referred to herein are not contracts. Theboard reserves the right to amend the Athletic Code and other documents withoutprior notice to student athletes and their parents or guardians. It shall be the

responsibility of the student athlete and his or her parents or guardian to becomefamiliar with and abide by the Athletic Code and other applicable rules and regulations.

2. COVERAGE (Length Under Code)The Athletic Code shall govern the conduct of all student athletes participating in theAthletic Program. Coverage begins on the date of the student athlete’s first participationin the Athletic Program and does not end until he or she graduates form Hall High School.To this end, once coverage begins, the student athlete shall be subject to the AthleticCode 365 days a year, whether or not he or she is participating in a sport at the time.

3. HALL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMFALL WINTER SPRING

FALL WINTER SPRINGMEN WOMEN MEN WOMEN MEN WOMEN

Cross Country

Cross Country

Basketball Basketball Track Track

Football Volleyball Bowling Bowling Baseball SoftballGolf Golf Wrestling

The foregoing sports shall be available to all students who satisfy the eligibilitystandards of the IHSA and the rules and regulations set forth in the Athletic Code.Participation may be available at the freshman, sophomore and varsity grade levelsprovided that the Board may limit the availability of any sport in its discretion. Inaddition, Hall High School sponsors both a cheerleading squad and a dance squad,which shall be considered part of the Athletic Program for purposes of theAthletic Code.Hall High School Athletes must comply with all Illinois High School Association (IHSA)Policies and Regulations.

4. ATHLETIC OBJECTIVESIn furtherance of the Athletic Philosophy, the Athletic Program shall strive to do thefollowing:A. Balance athletics with all other student academic responsibilities andconsiderations.B. Encourage, build and promote both the student athlete’s moral characterand physical development.C. Develop in each student athlete a feeling of pride, a sense ofaccomplishment, and a desire to excel within the ethics of sport.D. Develop successful athletic teams of which the student athletes, school,and the community can be proud.E. Promote a high regard for hard work and good sportsmanship.

5. STUDENT ATHLETE REQUIREMENTSRequirements for ParticipationA student athlete must have the following completed before he or she may practice or compete in a sport:A. Current Physical Exam: Each student athlete must have on file with the

Nurse’s Office a current physical exam form or written statement from his or her doctor indicating that the student athlete is physically fit to participate in sports. All physical exams shall be valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of the exam. Students may not participate in practice or contests without a valid physical exam.

B. Participation Packet: Each student athlete must submit a copy of the Participation Packet, signed by both the student athlete and the parent, prior to participating in practice or contests.

6. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTSA. Absence Policy1. A student athlete must be in attendance at Hall High School by the end of2nd period in order to practice or to participate in a game that day or night.Exceptions will be made in the discretion of the coach for funerals, doctorappointments, and similar family emergencies. It is the responsibility of thestudent athlete to be aware of the time that 2nd period ends regardless ofthe schedule being used on that day.2. The playing time of a student athlete who misses practice the day before agame will be determined by the coach.3. A student athlete who is EXCUSED absent from school on Friday mayparticipate in a game on Saturday. The playing time of the student athletewill be determined by the coach.4. Prearranged absences and field trips taken during the school day will be treatedas if the student athlete was present at school.B. Isolated Learning SuspensionA student athlete shall be permitted to practice and to participate in a game onthe same day as in isolated learning, unless the suspension is for more than oneday. In such case, the student athlete cannot participate in a game until he orshe has completed the last day of isolated learning.C. Out-of School-SuspensionA student athlete shall not be permitted to practice or to participate in a gameuntil he or she has completed the last day of an out-of-school suspension. Forpurposes of out-of-school suspensions only, the student athlete may not practice,participate in a game, or attend any other school function occurring on the lastday of the suspension.

VIII. BEHAVIOR OF STUDENT ATHLETES DURING TEAM FUNCTIONSAll student athletes must conform to proper behavior during all team functions,including but not limited to practices, games, and travel. Such behavior isgenerally described as that which promotes cooperation and learning duringpractices, encourages a strong work ethic, and results in safe competition andgood sportsmanship on the playing field. The coach shall be responsible fordetermining what constitutes proper behavior during team functions and anydisciplinary action necessary to correct improper behavior. Flagrant violations ofimproper behavior shall be considered school related misconduct under Section15 and shall result in sanctions under Section 15 of the Athletic Code.

8. BEHAVIOR OF STUDENT ATHLETES USING SOCIAL MEDIAAll student athletes who use social media must conform to exemplary behavior that represents Hall High School in the best light. Social media behavior including but not limited to posting derogatory comments or pictures about teammates, coaches, officials, school personnel or other schools or athletes, will not be tolerated. The coach and Athletic Director will be responsible for determining what constitutes proper behavior and any disciplinary action necessary to correct such improper behavior. Flagrant violations of improper behavior shall be considered school-related misconduct under Section 15 and shall result in sanctions under Section 15 of the Athletic Code.

9. VANDALISM, THEFT, OR DESTRUCTION OF SCHOOL PROPERTYA. Student athletes who commit vandalism, theft, or destruction of Hall High School property shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion from Hall High School and referral to appropriate law enforcement agencies. The Principal and Athletic Director shall investigate reported incidents and take such disciplinary action as they deem necessary under the circumstances including but not limited to sanctions under Section 15 of the Athletic Code. B. Student athletes are expected to pay all damages resulting from their theft,defacing, and/or destruction of school property.

10. CARE AND RETURN OF SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENTA. All uniforms and equipment issued to a student athlete must be returnedwithin one (1) week after the last game or activity of that sports season.B. A student athlete shall pay the replacement cost of any unreturned itemsissued to the student athlete within two (2) weeks after the last game oractivity of that sports season.C. No awards shall be given to a student athlete until all uniforms andequipment issued to the student athlete have been returned andaccounted for, or he or she has paid the replacement cost of itemsdamaged or lost.D. Subject to sections B and C above, no student athlete shall be permittedto practice or compete in the next sports season, or any other Hall HighSchool extracurricular activity, until all uniforms and equipment issued tothe student athlete have been returned and accounted for, or he or she haspaid the replacement cost of items damaged or lost.E. Flagrant violations of the Section 9 may subject athlete to sanction underSection 15 of the Athletic Code.

11 TRANSPORTATION POLICYA. Except as hereafter provided, all student athletes shall ride the schoolteam bus to and from all away games.B. A student athlete may ride home with his or her parents under specialcircumstances approved by the Head Coach. The student athlete mayleave only with his or her parent or guardian. Additionally, the parent orguardian must inform the coach in person at the game when the studentathlete is leaving the site.C. The coach shall determine any disciplinary action to be taken for a studentathlete’s failure to follow this policy. Flagrant violations may result insanction under Section 15 of the Athletic Code.

12. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY (NO PASS - NO PLAY POLICY)(see Section IV-Academic Information-page 41))

13. CHANGE OF SPORTStudent athletes will generally not be permitted to change sports during the samesports season. If the student athlete desires to change sports, he or she shouldimmediately discuss the matter with his or her coach.The athlete, the coach, and the coach of the other sport shall make everyreasonable effort to settle the issue to everyone’s satisfaction. If requested, theA.D. shall assist in the resolution of the issue. A student may not change sports after three (3) weeks of the start of the season.

14. PARENT SUPPORTThe Athletic Department believes that the support of the parents and guardiansof student athletes is vital to the success of the Athletic Code. Parents andguardians are asked to encourage student athletes in all phases of academicsand athletic competitions. Parents and guardians should help athletes in settingup procedures for following training rules and controlling study habits.

1. RANDOM DRUG TESTING OF EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPANTS(see the Participation Packet)

2. SCHOOL - RELATED MISCONDUCT BY STUDENT ATHLETESA. Statement of Policy: A student athlete will be subject to discipline,including suspension from participation in the Athletic Program, for any

school-related misconduct.B. Definition of School-Related Misconduct: School-related misconduct isany conduct that has a negative impact on the discipline or general safetyand welfare of students attending Hall High School and its staff. School-relatedmisconduct can include conduct which does not occur on the HallHigh School campus or at a Hall High School-sponsored event. School-relatedmisconduct includes but is not limited to any one of the following:1. Possession, transportation, use, sale, or being under the influence ofalcohol, nicotine, or illegal drugs, except when prescribed for the studentathlete by a licensed physician.2. Possession, use, sale, or being under the influence of inhalants3. Theft, vandalism, or other conduct which constitutes a violation of the Illinois Criminal Code, excluding minor traffic offenses.4. Flagrant violation of proper behavior standards, proper care and return ofuniforms and equipment, or the transportation policy.5. Any conduct resulting in an “out-of-school suspension”, the basis of whichwas conduct described in the Subsection B.6. The above regulations will be considered violated by a student athleteupon:1. Admittance of a violation by the accused.2. Arrest under law (with suspension until adjudication).3. Positive proof of a violation provided by a reputable person who is willingto testify in the presence of the coach and the accused person.4. A positive drug test resulting from the mandatory drug testing program.C. Violations: Violations of this Section shall result in consequences no lessthan those set forth below. Multiple sanctions shall be servedconsecutively. The A.D. may also report a student athlete who violates theIllinois Criminal Code to law enforcement officials. Violations of this Sectionaccumulate throughout a student athlete’s career at Hall High School.While serving an athletic suspension, a student athlete may practice unlesshe or she has been suspended for the remainder of that sports season.

Level IV violations of the school behavior code will result in an offenseof the Athletic Code of Conduct.1. First ViolationThe student athlete shall be suspended for a full season of the scheduled games in the sports season in which the violation occurs.. If thesuspension cannot be completed in the sports season in which the violationoccurs, the student athlete shall be suspended for the remainder of such sportsseason, and the suspension shall be completed in the next sports season inwhich he or she participates. If the student athlete is not a participant in theAthletic Program when the violation occurs, the suspension will commence inthe next sports season in which he or she participates.2. Second ViolationThe student athlete shall be suspended from participation for the entire sportsseason. If the suspension cannot be completed in the sports season in whichthe violation occurs, the student athlete shall be suspended for the remainder ofsuch sports season, and the suspension shall be completed in the next sportsseason he or she participates. If the student athlete is not a participant in theHall High School Athletic Program when the violation occurs, the suspension willcommence in the next sports season in which he or she participates.3. Third ViolationThe student athlete shall be suspended from participation in the Athletic Programfor the remainder of their high school career at Hall High School.

A. Penalties may be reduced to half the stated amount of time for first offense ONLY provided the student immediately enroll in a program of counseling or rehabilitation, which must be approved by the school administration. The cost of such program shall be borne by the student and/or parent or guardian.

B. SELF REPORTING- Student athletes who self report to coach or sponsor within 48 hours of being charge`d or ticketed for a felony, misdemeanor or any act that is prohibited by the HHS Code of Conduct, will have their consequences

reduced by 25% on first offense ONLY. If the student also enrolls in an approved counseling program, the consequences shall be reduced by an additional 25%. The cost of such program shall be borne by the student and/or parent or guardian.

C. Student-athletes who violate the Code of Conduct, as outlined above in Part B, numbers 1 through 5, shall not be recommended for any All-Conference Team awards for the season during which they violated the Code, and shall not serve as a team captain during the

remainder of their high school career.