CMS Handbook
| General Information | Behavioral Expectations & Discipline Policies |
| Admission Procedures | General Guidelines |
| Appropriate School Dress | Aggressive Behavior |
| Bikes | Sexual Harassment |
| Book Rental and Lab Fees | Students Rights and Responsibilities |
| Cellular Telephones | Field Trips |
| CMS Cafeteria | Student Rules for Athletic Events |
| Core Teachers | Student Rules for Assembly Programs |
| Crisis Plan | Student Discipline |
| Emergency School Closing | Suspension Procedures |
| Equal Educational Opportunities | Weapons |
| Headphones/CD Players | Required Notices |
| Library | Delegation of Authority |
| Lockers | Expulsion Procedures |
| Non-Custodial Parent's | |
| Pesticide Application | Misconduct of Special Education Students |
| "Pledge of Allegiance" | Search & Seizure |
| Public Relations | Hazing Prohibited |
| Residency | Drugs & Alcohol |
| School Counseling | Gang Activity Prohibited |
| Sex Equity | |
| Student Transfers | Health Information |
| Surveillance Cameras | Health Examinations |
| Technology Policies | Health & Medication |
| Telephones | Administering Medicines |
| Tuition Students | Medicaid Reimbursement |
| Withdrawing a Student | Insurance |
| Academic Information | Special Education Information |
| Accelerated Programs | Students with Special Needs |
| CMS Grade Percentages | |
| School Improvement Plan | Student Records |
| Dressing for PE | Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment |
| Eligibility | |
| Gifted & Talented | Transportation Policies |
| Grading System | Bus Transportation |
| Honor Roll | Special Transportation Arrangements |
| Promotion Guidelines | School Bus Behavior Guidelines |
| Study Habits | Progressive Bus Discipline |
| Attendance Information | |
| Attendance | |
| Absence Notification | |
| Release During School Hours | |
| Release for Religious Instruction | |
| Tardy to Class | |
| Tardy to School | |
| Truancy Definitions | |
| Truancy Policy | |
| Referrals to TAP | |
| Vacations | |
WELCOME return
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Welcome
to Challand Middle
School. Adolescence
is a time of great change and great potential
in the lives of our students and their families. In
order to best serve this special population,
our staff regularly spends time studying and
discussing the middle school concept and characteristics
of exemplary middle schools, schools that best
serve our age level. One important aspect
of an exemplary middle school is the involvement
of students in their school. Along with rigorous
standards and academic challenges, we want
our students to feel relevant, connected, and
respected within their school community. We
want our students to feel that they are part
of a special CMS team with a goal of making
them successful students.
On any successful team, the players know the rules of the game and their roles in helping the team succeed. Just as the game of football is played in a specific way with special rules, our school also has special ways that we do things and rules that we expect each student to know and follow. With nearly 800 students in our school, it is in the best interest of every student that we all work together as a team to understand and follow our school rules and procedures. Our student handbook is much like a football play book and can help your child understand how to “play by the rules” at CMS.
How Parents Can Help
Along with helping your child to read and understand
the Challand Middle School Student Handbook,
there are many ways that you, as a parent,
can help your child be successful
at Challand Middle
School. Please
consider the following suggestions:
- Get to know your child's teachers as soon as possible by calling for needed information, attending parent/teacher conferences, and calling for additional conferences as needed.
- Encourage and teach your child to understand and appreciate students of various races, cultures, and abilities.
- Attend special school meetings and activities.
- Demonstrate genuine interest in the school and its various activities, and encourage your child to be involved.
- Get to know your child's friends and classmates and help them to develop positive relationships with others.
- Encourage habits of promptness, cooperation, and respect for authority and property.
- Provide your child with all necessary school supplies.
- Check over their daily assignment notebook and provide a daily homework routine.
I hope that you find that the rules and regulations for Challand Middle School make it possible for us to work together as a team to assist your child in reaching his/her fullest potential. If you have questions about any of the information contained in this handbook please call the Challand Office at 626-3300.
Sincerely,
Suzi Hesser,
Challand Middle
School Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Admission Procedures
All students
must register for school each year on the dates
and place designated by the Superintendent.
Students enrolling in the district for the
first time must present a birth certificate
or other reliable proof of identity and age,
as well as two (2) proofs of residency, disease
immunization or detection as required by State
law, and the required physical examination.
(Board Policy 7.110, Student Transfers) Parent(s)/guardian(s)
are encouraged to have their child undergo
a dental examination.
Appropriate School Dress
At Challand, we think that you and your parents
have the basic responsibility for appropriate
school dress. Student dress should not be unhealthy, interfere
with maintaining a positive teaching-learning
environment, or compromise reasonable standards
of decency.
Dress guidelines:
- Shirts must completely cover the abdomen, back, and shoulders.
- Head apparel, expect for religious or medical purposes, must not be worn inside the school building.
- Clothing and accessories such as backpacks, patches, jewelry, and notebooks must not display:
- Racial or ethnic slurs/symbols,
- gang or cult affiliations,
- vulgar, subversive, or sexually suggestive language or images,
- or promote products which students may not legally buy.
- Skirts, dresses, and shorts must reach at or near the length of the fingertips held straight to the side.
- Pants and shirts must overlap.
- Pants must be worn at the waist.
- Tank tops that are revealing are not allowed for boys or girls.
- Billfolds with decorative chains or chains used as decoration are not to be worn to school as they can become distracting or harmful to others.
- Backpacks, purses, and outerwear must be kept in lockers.
Students may be asked to change their clothing if it is determined by the CMS administration to be distracting to others or inappropriate. Inappropriate items worn or brought to school may be confiscated and held until a parent claims it in the office. Appropriate disciplinary actions may be taken for continued offenses.
Bikes
A bike rack is
located on the east side of the building. Bikes
are not to be ridden inside the bike rack enclosure.
Under no circumstances is a student to tamper
with or ride another student's bike. Any violation
of these rules will be reported to the office. Be
sure to lock your bike properly in the bike
rack, as the school is not responsible for
theft or damage to your bike. Students
are not to ride their bikes in the parking
lots. Students with skateboards and roller
blades should keep these items in their lockers.
Book Rental and Lab Fees
Book rental
and lab fees are payable during the week
of registration. Applications
for free or reduced fees will be available.
Cellular Telephones and Electronic Paging Devices
Engaging
in any activity that constitutes an interference
or disruption with school purposes or an
educational function, including using electronic
signaling and cellular radio-telecommunication
devices is prohibited, unless authorized
and approved by the Building Principal. Electronic
signaling devices include pocket-and similar-electronic
paging devices.
At Challand Middle School, students may be in possession of a cell phone, but may not use it unless special permission is granted by a teacher or administrator. Cell phones in use without permission will be confiscated. For the first offence, students will be allowed to pick up their phone in the office at the end of the school day. For any further offenses, parents will be required to pick up the phone in the office.
CMS Cafeteria
All students
are to eat lunch in the cafeteria unless other
arrangements with the office are made. There
will be three lunch periods, each approximately
33 minutes in length. A class "A" lunch,
including one-half pint of milk will be served
in the cafeteria. Students may also buy items
a la carte. Students who do not wish to purchase
their lunch in the cafeteria may bring a sack
lunch. We will again be using the bar-coded
ID card as our system of payment. Students
will need to turn lunch money in to the cafeteria
to be deposited in their account. This may
be done on a daily, weekly, monthly, or semester
basis. Any balances remaining in a student
account will carry over to the next school
year.
Core Teachers/Middle School Concept
In each grade level students and teachers are divided into groups called cores. In 6th grade, there are three cores. In 7th and 8th grade, there are two cores. For classes such as language arts, math, science, and social studies, students stay within their core with the same core sudents and teachers. The core teachers, along with administrators, counselors, and special education teachers, meet regularly at the same time of day for a 45 minute period. Any time you have questions or concerns, you can meet with your child's teachers during this core time. Just call the Challand office at 626-3300 to make an appointment.
Crisis Plan
Each school
within Unit #5 has developed a crisis response
plan. This plan is on
file in case of a dangerous circumstance
or situation. The staff reviews this plan
frequently, ensuring understanding and
revisions, if necessary. Please contact
the building principal if you are interested
in reviewing this document.
Emergency School Closing
If you
have a question about school closings due
to inclement weather, please listen to WSDR
(1240AM), WSSQ (94.3FM), or WLLT (107.7FM)
on the radio. Quad Cities Televisions KWQC-TV
(Ch. 6) and WQAD-TV (Ch. 8) will have school
closing information as well. You may also
view Sterling’s Cable Channel
11. Announcements of school closings will
be made as early as possible. Please establish
a plan for emergency school closings with
your children and child care providers.
By planning ahead, you will ensure that
your child is properly cared for without
the anxiety caused by trying to contact
the school when phone lines are very busy.
Equal Educational Opportunities
Equal
educational opportunities shall be available
for all students without regard to race,
color, national origin, ancestry, sex, ethnicity,
language barrier, religious beliefs, physical
and mental handicap or disability, or economic
and social conditions, or actual or potential
marital or parental status. Any student
may file a discrimination grievance by
using the Uniform Grievance Procedure.
Headphones/CD Players
At Challand
Middle School, students may be in possession
of headphones/CD players, but may only have
them out and in use before the 1st bell,
during activity period, or after the dismissal
bell. Headphones/CD
Players in use at inappropriate times will
be confiscated. For the first offense, students
will be allowed to pick up their headphones/CD
players in the office at the end of the school
day. For any further offenses, parents will
be required to pick the item up in the office.
Library
Students
are encouraged to make use of all materials
in our library. The use of the library is a
privilege, which will be extended to those
who observe proper rules of library behavior.
Lockers
Students are assigned lockers. Students
should not tell others their locker combination. CMS
is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please
do not send expensive items to school with
your child.
Students and parents are reminded that lockers
are the school's property, and searches of
them with reasonable suspicion are allowable.
Students are held responsible for the condition of their locker during the school year. Periodic cleaning of their locker will make it easier to find things when needed. Students will also be issued a gym locker for P.E. clothes.
Non-Custodial Parent's Right to Information
All pertinent
information regarding the progress of a child
will be shared with non-custodial parents
as it would with custodial parents. Federal
law (Federal Education Rights and Privacy
Act) and state law (Illinois Student School
Records Act) mandate that non-custodial parents
receive the same consideration as custodial
parents and should receive such information
as:
- Report Cards
- Statewide test results
- Invitations to parent-teacher conferences
- Access to child's records
- Other information shared with the custodial parent
The only way in which a non-custodial parent may be denied access to this information is if there is a court order specifically prohibiting the non-custodial parent's contact with the school. The request from a custodial parent in itself is not enough to deny access to a non-custodial parent.
Pesticide
Application Notification
At times
it may be necessary for the school district
to apply pesticide to school buildings or
school grounds. If
you wish to be notified of pesticide applicants,
please register with the principal’s office.
“Pledge
of Allegiance”
Each school
day, the staff and student body participate
in the recitation of “The Pledge of Allegiance”.
Public Relations, Radio, Television, Newspapers,
and Web Sites
Pictures of Unnamed Students: Students
may occasionally appear in photographs
and videotapes taken by school staff
members, other students, or other individuals
authorized by the Building Principal. The school may use these pictures without
identifying the students, in various
publications, including the school yearbook,
school newspaper, and school website. No
consent or notice is needed or will be
given before the school uses pictures
of unnamed students taken while they
are at school or school-related activity.
Pictures of Named Students: Many times, however, the school will want to identify a student in a school picture. School officials want to acknowledge those students who participate in a school activity or deserve special recognition.
Parents must notify the school principal if they do not want their child's name or picture released to the media for public recognition of student achievements, class projects or promotional purposes.
Residency
All students must comply with all District
policies in order to attend CMS on a tuition-free
basis.
School Counseling
Challand provides the services of two
counselors to work with students. The counseling
program at Challand is designed to be preventive
and developmental in addressing both the academic
and social needs of students. All students
may receive assistance from the school counselors.
With some exceptions, the students' right to
confidentiality is respected. Parents are encouraged
to become acquainted with the counselors in
order to learn more about available programs.
Sex Equity
No 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
access to educational and extracurricular
programs and activities. Any student may
file a sex equity complaint by using the
Uniform Grievance Procedure.
Student
Transfers
A student
seeking admission to a Sterling School must
meet all residency, age, health examination,
immunization, and other eligibility prerequisites
as mandated by State law. A student must also
present a good standing form from the school
from which the student is transferring. In
order to be admitted, the form must indicate
that the student is not currently suspended
or expelled. Records will be requested from
the transferring school in order to make appropriate
grade and class placement decisions.
Surveillance
Cameras
Surveillance
cameras will be in operation at Challand
Middle School, monitoring activity in a variety
of locations, excluding restroom and locker
room facilities.
Technology
Policy
Technology
privileges can be revoked when a student
misuses the resources. Any disciplinary action
beyond revocation of access privileges
will be determined by an administrator in
accordance with established school disciplinary
policies and procedures. Students will be
required to sign the District Authorization
for Electronic Network Access form
in order to use Internet resource independently,
and all use of technology will be in accordance
with the Board of Education Policy for Internet
and Network Usage.
Telephones
A pay telephone
is located in the lobby for student use
when necessary. This phone is to be used
only for important calls and conversations
are to be kept brief.
Tuition Students
A student
who cannot establish that he or she can attend
school in the District on a tuition-free
basis may attend on a tuition basis with
the prior approval of the Board of Education.
Withdrawing a Student
The
following procedure must be followed if
you are planning to withdraw your child
from Challand Middle School:
- Please notify the office of the date your child will be leaving.
- Insure that all books and materials are returned and library fines are paid.
- When you enroll your child at the new school, you will sign a release of information form. We will then transfer copies of the student's records.
ACADEMIC
INFORMATION
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Accelerated Programs
CMS offers accelerated opportunities for students in all three grades in the following areas:
- 6th grade - Language Arts and Math
- 7th grade - Language Arts and Math
- 8th grade - Language Arts, Math, and Spanish I
To be considered for inclusion in the accelerated programs, students will be identified by course grades, ITBS & COGAT scores, and teacher checklist. It is our intent to offer advanced curriculum for those students demonstrating the skills necessary for success in the curriculum areas identified above. Success in these subject areas may lead to advanced placement at SHS. No students will be denied access to the accelerated program using the guidelines above.
CMS Grade Percentages:
- A 90%-100% Credit
- B 80%-89% Credit
- C 70%-79% Credit
- D 60%-69% Credit
- E Effort Credit
- F 0-59% No Credit
Challand Middle School-
School Improvement Plan
A
copy of the CMS School Improvement Plan
is available for review in the CMS general
office.
Dressing for Physical Education
CMS
requires that all students purchase the official
Sterling physical education uniform, which
is the same one required for grades 6 through
12. The
use of a uniform is to allow for movement,
hygiene and safety. Other than the required
items, white socks, and tennis shoes will
be needed. An additional sweat suit or
warm-up suit is highly recommended. A
high percent of a student’s physical education
grade is based on having the designated
uniform for physical activity. Because
of safety reasons a student will not be
permitted to participate in certain activities
if they are not dressed properly. Any
student who is
unable
to participate because of an improper uniform
will be affecting his/her skill and participation
portion of his/her overall physical education
grade.
Eligibility
for Co-Curricular Activities
Student
participation in Board of Education-approved
co-curricular activities is contingent upon
the following:
- Written permission must be given by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for the student's participation, giving the District full waiver of responsibility of the risks involved.
- A physical examination of the student must be conducted by a physician and an accompanying written statement assuring that the student's health status allows for active athletic participation must be submitted to the District.
- The student must show proof of accident insurance coverage either by a policy purchased through the District-approved insurance plan or a parent(s)/guardian(s) written statement that the student is covered under a family insurance plan.
- IESA codes for student participation will be followed.
- Students must be passing all classes to participate in co-curricular activities.
- Eligibility is figured each Friday based on current grades and is in effect for the following Sunday through Saturday.
- Ineligible students may attend practices. They may also be present, without uniform, to watch but not participate in home games. Ineligible students may not attend away games.
Gifted and Talented Comprehensive Plan
In accordance with the Illinois School
Code, Article 14A - Gifted Children,
Sterling Unit #5 Schools have in place
a Gifted and Talented Comprehensive Plan. This
Plan includes the following:
- Identification System
- Program Design
- Staff Development Plan
- Program Evaluation System
The Comprehensive Plan is in full compliance with the guidelines found in Section 227 of the Illinois Administrative Code and Section 6.130 Program for the Gifted of the Sterling Unit #5 Schools Board Policy. Eligibility to participate in the Gifted Program shall not be conditioned upon race, religion, sex, disability, or any factor other than the student's identification as gifted or talented. For a copy of the Comprehensive Plan, please contact your Director of Instruction.
Grading
System
Grade
reports will be issued eight (8) times during
the year. There will be four quarter grade
reports (final grades) and four mid-term
reports. Grade cards will be mailed home. Students
whose work is incomplete, unsatisfactory
or failing for a report card period will
be expected to make arrangements to come
early in the morning, stay after school,
or both for special help to clear the deficiency.
Parents are encouraged to contact their student's
teachers (626-3300) to become familiar with
the course expectations and any difficulties
their child may be experiencing.
Honor Roll
Students who do outstanding
work during a grade card period will be
placed on one of the honor rolls. Students
with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5-4.0 will be recognized for High Honor Roll. Students with a grade point average (GPA) of between 3.25-3.499 with no D grades will be recognized for Honor Roll.
Incompletes
Any student who has incomplete assignments due to absences may receieve a grade of incomplete on his or her report card. All work needs to eb completed within two weeks of the end of the quarter unless prior arrangements are made at the descretion of the building principal. Assignments not completed within the specified time period will become zeros.
Promotion Guidelines
In order to be considered for promotion to the next grade, students must have successfully completed all required courses as determined by classroom teachers. Parents will be notified before the end of the 3rd quarter if their child is being considered for retention or in need of our 90-hour summer remediation program. Successful completion of this program, eveidenced by growth in required skills, will allow for promotion to the next grade.
Study
Habits
In middle school, all students will find
it necessary to assume more responsibility
for directing their own study. Students may
find it necessary to take work home for completion.
During the periods students are assigned to
study, it will be largely up to them to make
the best use of their time
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
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Attendance
Success
in school and regular attendance go hand
in hand. It is our goal for each student
to be in attendance at school every regularly
scheduled day. The school’s hours are: 7:50
a.m. – 2:50 p.m., Monday through Friday. The
school doors open at 7:30 a.m. Please
do not drop your child off before 7:30
a.m. as there is no adult supervision before
that time.
The following are examples of EXCUSED absences, but not limited to:
The following are examples of UNEXCUSED absences, but not limited to:
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Absence Notification
A student's parent(s)/guardian(s)
must: (1) upon their child's enrollment, provide
telephone numbers to the Building Principal
and update them as necessary, and (2) authorize
all absences and notify the school in advance
or at the time of the child’s absence. State
law requires notification be made prior to
9:00 a.m.
Release During School
Hours
Teachers may not release students from school
at other than the regular dismissal times without
prior approval of the Building Principal or
a designee. No student will be released from
school to any person other than the custodial
parent(s)/guardian(s) without the written or
oral permission of the custodial parent(s)/guardian(s). Lunch
releases are not encouraged; students must
be in class when the bell rings.
Release
Time for Religious Instruction/Observance
A student shall be released from school,
as an excused absence, for the purpose
of observing a religious holiday or religious
instruction. The parent(s)/guardian(s)
must give written notice to the District
5 days before the student’s anticipated
absence.
Tardy to Class Tardiness is considered unacceptable behavior because it disrupts class, reflects negative attitude toward class, creates disruptive problems in the hall and develops a habit, which could impact on future employment. Students will be considered tardy for class if they are not in their assigned area when the bell rings. Student tardies are monitored closely. Every five classroom tardies will result in the assignment of a lunch detention. Tardy to SchoolTardiness is considered unacceptable behavior because it disrupts class, reflects negative attitude toward class, creates disruptive problems in the hall and develops a habit, which could impact on future employment. Students will be considered tardy for class or school if they are not in their assigned area when the final morning bell rings. Student tardies are monitored each quarter. The following procedure will be followed by the CMS office:
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Referrals to the Truants Alternative Program (TAP)
Students with excessive excused and or unexcused absences and/or tardies may be referred to the TAP program with the hopes of working together to improve attendance patterns. As parents, you will receive letters of concern after an excessive number of tardies or absences. If improvement is not evident in the following month, a referral to TAP may be amde. Students with excessive tardies and/or truant days may be referred to the police department for truancy violations. Doctor's note may be required.
Missed Assignments
Students will be given one day for each day of excused or unexcused absence to complete missed assignments due to the absence unless other arrangements are made at the discretion of the building principal.
Vacations
Family vacations during regularly scheduled school days are highly discouraged. Please see our building policy on excessive absences. Students who need to pre-arrange an absence from school should present a note from the parent/guardian at least 5 days prior to the dates of the absences for approval by the building principal. The responsibility for completing schoolwork is with the student, not the teacher. A form must be secured from the office to make arrangements for make-up work. Parents and students need to understand that it may be possible to make-up some in-class assignments.
Truancy Definitions
Truant- A "truant" is a child subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent from school without cause. The following support services may be offered to truant or chronically truant students:
- parent-teacher conferences
- student and/or family counseling
- information about community agency services
Truancy Policy
The following
are the steps the CMS Administration will follow when dealing with truant students.
STEP #1
· Parent contact through a phone call
· One to three days In-School Suspension through a disciplinary referral
STEP #2
· Parent contact through a phone call and a letter
· Three to five days In-School Suspension through a disciplinary referral
· Referral of the student to the Truants Alternative Program at the Regional Office of Education
STEP #3
· Parent and student conference with school administration and school resource officer
· Three to five days In-School Suspension through a disciplinary referral
· Referral of the student to the Truants Alternative Program through the Regional Office of Education
· A truancy ticket may be issued at this time
STEP #4
· One to ten days Out-of-School Suspension through a disciplinary referral
· Parent and student conference with school administration and school resource officer
· Referral of the student to the Truants Alternative Program at the Regional Office of Education
· The Sterling Police Department will write the student a $75.00 truancy ticket. This ticket can be handled in one of two ways:
1. The student pays the fine
2. The student is referred to the SPD Peer Jury
STEP #5
· One to ten days Out-of-School Suspension through a disciplinary referral
· Parent and student conference with school administration and school resource officer
· Referral of the student to the Truants Alternative Program at the Regional Office of Education
· The
Sterling Police Department writes the parent/guardian
of the truant student a $50.00 truancy ticket
Referrals to the Truants
Alternative Program (TAP)
Students
with excessive excused and or unexcused absences and/or tardies
may be referred to the TAP program with the
hopes of working together to improve attendance
patterns. As parents, you will receive
letters of concern after an excessive number
of tardies or absences. If improvement
is not evident in the following month,
a referral to TAP may be made. Students
with excessive tardies and/or
truant days may be referred to the police
department for truancy violations. Doctor's
note may be required.
Vacations
Family vacations during regularly scheduled school days are highly discouraged. Please see our building policy on excessive absences. Students who need to pre-arrange an absence from school should present a note from the parent/guardian at least 5 days prior to the dates of the absences for approval by the building principal. The responsibility for completing schoolwork is with the student, not the teacher. A form must be secured from the office to make arrangements for make-up work. Parents and students need to understand that it may be possible to make-up some in-class assignments.
BEHAVIORAL
EXPECTATIONS AND DISCIPLINE POLICIES
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Commons/Hall Expectations
Be Respectful |
Appropriate school language Walk on right & keep traffic flowing Be polite, pass quietly Respect others’ space Follow dress code |
Be Responsible |
Pick up after yourself-use trash cans Keep lockers clean and closed Use own locker Keep materials inside locker walk |
Be There- Be Ready |
Be on time to class Bring all needed materials Be organized |
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School-wide Classroom Expectations
Be Respectful |
Use appropriate school language Keep hands/feet to self Be polite to all students and adults Respect school and personal property |
Be Responsible |
Follow directions Actively listen Raise your hand and wait to be called on Complete homework |
Be There- Be Ready |
Be prepared for class Be attentive Be on time-physically inside classroom when the bell rings |
Cafeteria Expectations
Be Respectful |
Stay in line Walk Use good manners Use indoor voice Keep hands/feet to self |
Be Responsible |
Clean up after self Eat all your food |
Be There- Be Ready |
Dress for appropriate weather Take $ and ID |
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Outside Activity Expectations
Be Respectful |
Appropriate “school” language Respect school and personal property Resolve conflicts peacefully Use good sportsmanship |
Be Responsible |
Play safe Stay in assigned areas Leave food and drink in cafeteria Return equipment Walk to and from activity area Use equipment properly |
Be There- Be Ready |
Bring ID Follow procedures Return to class on time and quietly Dress Appropriately |
Bathroom Expectations
Be Respectful |
Respect school property Respect the privacy and personal space of others |
Be Responsible |
Throw away all trash Practice proper hygiene Report problems to adults |
Be There- Be Ready |
Go directly to and from bathroom Be quick-get in and out |
Assembly Expectations
Be Respectful |
Be positive Show appreciation Listen, Be Attentive Enter and Exit Appropriately (by rows) |
Be Responsible |
Follow supervisor’s directions Sit in assigned areas with teacher/class |
Be There- Be Ready |
Stay with your group Get quite when the speaker/performance begins |
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Before/After School Expectations
Be Respectful |
Stay in designated areas Follow supervisor’s directions Walk in hallway |
Be Responsible |
Arrive at school between 7:30 -7:45 a.m. Have a pass/parent note to report to teacher Leave quickly and quietly Leave building and grounds by 3:00 p.m. |
Be There- Be Ready |
Dress appropriately Report promptly to after school activities Gather all needed materials to take home |
Bus Expectations
Be Respectful |
Sit in seats Use quiet voices Follow bus driver’s directions Use good manners Obey all safety rules Use appropriate school language |
Be Responsible |
Gather all materials Throw away trash Keep hands, feet, and objects to self and out of aisles |
Be There- Be Ready |
Be on time |
Library Expectations
Be Respectful |
Use quiet voices Use self markers to look for books Return magazines and reference material to proper place Push in chairs when leaving Clean up your work area before leaving |
Be Responsible |
Follow library rules Return books on time Pay any late fees or lost book fees Respect others space Sit in your assigned seat |
Be There- Be Ready |
Listen for instruction Return books to proper location Follow teachers instructions |
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Computer Lab Expectations
Be Respectful |
Respect others workspace Keep hands on your computer only Stay at your assigned workspace Raise your hand quietly when you need help or have a question Help others by suggesting what to do, not doing it for them Listen and follow directions |
Be Responsible |
No Gum Zone Remember your username and password Use equipment with care and respect Keep computer use to school related matters Leave computer setup as you find it Let adult know as soon as you can if there is a problem Log off Leave area as you found it, ready for next user |
Be There- Be Ready |
Take only what is required to the computer. Leave everything else at a desk or on the floor near your workstation. Stay at your place until you are dismissed. |
P/E Expectations
Be Respectful |
Respect others and equipment Use appropriate school language Keep hands/feet to self Be polite |
Be Responsible |
Be in dress uniform Follow directions the first time given Actively listen when teacher is talking Be Safe-Have fun |
Be There-Be Ready |
Come into locker-room, dress then sit down and wait till released to gym Enter gym and immediately sit in your assigned spot At the end of class (after dressing) sit in designated area till released to hall. |
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Disciplinary Consequences:
The following criteria are to be used as
a guide. Specific details and
information may warrant lesser or increasing
levels of consequences as determined by
administration.
Class 1: Lunch Detention/ Short Term Intervention
- Cafeteria violations
- Cheating/Homework
- Classroom rule violation
- Conversation regarding drugs/gangs/inappropriate materials
- Disrespect to staff
- Dress code violation
- Excessive talking
- Hall pass violations
- Horseplay
- Incomplete homework
- Lack of supplies
- Minor disruptions
- Obscenity without intent
- Passive insubordination
- Public Display of Affection (PDA)
- Scuffling in the hallway
- Snowballs
- Tardy to school/class
- Throwing items at others
Class 2: ISS/Short Term Intervention 1-3 days
- Blantant insubordination
- Bullying/Harassment
- Cheating/Test
- Disruption of the learning process for others
- Failure to serve detention
- Forgery
- "Gleeking"/spitting on others
- Habitual tardiness
- Insubordination- Blantant
- Minor theft
- Minor threat/ confrontational behavior toward other students
- Obscenity with intent
- Possession of look-alike drugs
- Possession of pornographic or gang-realted material
- Possession or use of matches/lighter
- Racial slurs
- Skipping class or school
- Continued Class 1 violation
Class 3: I.S.S./STI/Police Involvement 3-5 days
- Destruction or defacement of school property
- Gang graffati
- Harming others or fighting; subject to arrest
- Open or persistent definance of authority or school employee
- Possession/use of tobacco products on school property
- Sexual harrassment
- Skipping school; subject to a truancy ticket; referral to TAP
- Continued Class 2 violation
Class 4: 1-10 days OSS/Police Involvement
- Continued misbehavior in in-school suspension
- Fighting
- Intimidation of staff or another student; subject to arrest
- Theft; subject to arrest
- Open or persistent defiance of authority or school employee
- Participation in gang or mob related action; subject to arrest
- Possession/use of narcotics or alcohol on school property; subject to arrest; referral to SAP
- Setting a fire or false alarm; subject to arrest
- Violation of law; subject to arrest
- Continued Class 3 violation
Class 5: Expulsion
- Fighting
- Gross disobedience or misconduct as defined by board policy; subject to arrest
- Major theft or distruction of school property; subject to arrest
- Possession/use of weapon on school property; subject to arrest
- Sale or distribution of drugs or look-alike drugs on school property; subject to arrest
- Continued Calss 4 violation
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General Guidelines:
Any student threatened in any way by another
student or group of students should report
this to the office. This includes to and from
school, during school and during school sponsored
activities.
Fighting
on school grounds or in the building, even
between friends, is not tolerated. The
use of our Peer Mediation program is encouraged
to settle differences.
Students should not be loitering in the
halls after school.
Students who
mar, deface or damage books, furniture, equipment,
lockers, walls, floors, or any property belonging
to the school shall clean and/or pay for the
damage or replacement.
Sterling High School, Whiteside Area Career
Center, and their parking lots are "out
of bounds" to Challand students. Riding
to and from school with a high school student
is permissible. Students picking up a younger
brother or sister at an elementary building
must check in at the main office of the elementary
school.
The hallways are to be clear of loitering by
3:00 p.m. Only students under the direct supervision
of a teacher may be in the hall after the dismissal
bell. Athletes waiting for a game to start
should remain in the gym or locker room. Students
attending games as a spectator shall leave
the building and return no earlier than 3:45
p.m.
Academic Honesty
All students are expected to maintain academic honesty. Instances of dishonesty such as cheating on homework, quizzes or tests will result in a zero for the assignment and disciplinary consequences. .
Aggressive
Behavior
Efforts, including the
use of early intervention and progressive
discipline, shall be made to deter students,
while at school or school-related event,
from engaging in aggressive behavior that
may reasonably produce physical or physiological
harm to someone else. The Superintendent
or designee shall ensure that the parent(s)/guardian(s)
of a student who engages in aggressive
behavior are notified of the incident. The
failure to provide such notification does
not limit the Board's authority to impose
discipline, including suspension or expulsion,
for such behavior. Fighting is defined
as the exchange of mutual physical contact,
such as pushing or hitting, with or without
injury. Without clear and convincing evidence
that a participant in a fight attempted
to avoid the confrontation, all parties
may be disciplined. Self-defense is defined
as not contributing in any way, either
physically or verbally, to the start or
escalation of a conflict. There should
also be an attempt to retreat or neutralize
a hostile situation without escalating
it.
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment of students is prohibited. Students who
believe they are victims of sexual harassment
or have witnessed sexual harassment, are encouraged
to report the incident to the school administration. Students
may choose to report to a person of the student's
same sex. An allegation that one student was
sexually harassed by another student shall
be referred to the Building Principal, Assistant
Principal, or Dean of Students for appropriate
action. (Policy 7.20 Students)
Student Rights and Responsibilities
All students are entitled to enjoy the
rights protected by the Federal and State
Constitutions and laws for persons of their
age and maturity in a school setting. Students
should exercise these rights reasonably
and avoid violating the rights of others.
Students who violate the rights of others
or violate District policies or rules will
be subject to disciplinary measures.
Field Trips/Behavior on Field Trips
Field trip eligibility is explained in
the Statement
of Understanding. Students must
have a signed Statement
of Understanding and permission
slip on file to participate in school sponsored
field trips. All school rules apply during
field trips.
1. The school and parents will provide supervision
and will exercise the utmost precaution but
cannot accept responsibility for lost articles
or circumstances beyond their control.
2. Students should not leave their bus seat
while the bus is in motion without permission
from a chaperone. Chaperones have the right
to assign bus seats.
3. All bus equipment is to be treated with
respect.
4. NO eating is allowed on the bus. All trash
should be placed in the receptacles provided.
5. Violations of school policy, including but
not limited to defiance and insubordination,
can lead to further disciplinary action and
exclusion from future school activities.
Student Rules for Athletic Events
1. Students with in-school
suspension or out-of-school suspension
on the day of an event may not attend the
event.
2. Students are not to leave the gym except
during the half or end of the game or match
without permission from a supervisor, or they
will be sent home.
3. No gum, candy, food, or drinks are to be
brought into the building gymnasium.
4. Students are not allowed to sit or stand
on the stage area. Students are to remain
seated in the bleachers.
5. Students should make
arrangement for transportation home before
the game or meet begins and should bring
money if they will need to use the pay
phones.
6. Students should take all books and coats
needed before going to a game or meet. Students
are not allowed to go to their lockers during
or after the event.
7. Students should show good sportsmanship. "Booing" and
foot stomping are inappropriate behavior. Students
should be considerate and respectful to visiting
teams and their fans.
8. Students exhibiting
inappropriate behavior will be required
to leave the school. They may also be subject
to further disciplinary action.
Student Rules for Assembly Programs
Assembly programs are a privilege. Students
are to sit quietly and give full attention
to the assembly performance. Students can
exhibit appreciation for an assembly by
applause. The performers should be provided
student attention and respect. If disrespect
is exhibited by talking, "booing",
or disrupting others, students will be
removed from the assembly. Students are
to remain seated after the assembly until
their group is dismissed. Students who
have broken the statement of understanding
and/or students who have unserved detentions
may not be allowed to attend.
Student Discipline (Policy
7.190)
The Board of Education is entrusted with
protecting the safety, health, and welfare
of the students, staff and property of the
School District. Because of this, students
who violate the rights of others or violate
District policies or rules will be subject
to disciplinary measures. In accordance with
due process and statutory requirements, the
Board of Education may suspend or expel students
from school and from the school bus for acts
of gross disobedience or misconduct and otherwise
maintain discipline in the schools. Only the
Board of Education may determine to expel a
student from school or from the school bus.
All District administrators may suspend students.
Suspensions or expulsions of student shall
occur in compliance with procedural regulations
and implemented by the administration of the
District. Disciplinary measures other than
suspension or expulsion shall be determined
by the administration and established in general
regulations governing student discipline. Teachers
may remove a student from class for disruptive
behavior and may use reasonable force as needed
to maintain safety for other students, school
personnel or persons, or for the purpose of
self-defense or the defense of property.
The Board of Education
defines gross disobedience or misconduct
to include any behavior that is of such
a severe nature as to constitute, on its
face, gross disobedience or misconduct.
Gross disobedience or misconduct also is
any conduct, behavior or activity, as defined
by the Board of Education in its policies,
which causes, or may reasonably cause,
school authorities to forecast substantial
injury or disruption or material interference
with school activities or the rights of
other students or school personnel. Disciplinary
action may be taken against any student
guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct,
including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco materials.
2. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling alcoholic beverages. Students who are under the influence are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had alcohol in their possession.
3. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling illegal drugs or controlled substances, "look-alike" drugs and or drug paraphernalia. A "look-alike" drug is defined as a substance not containing an illegal drug or controlled substance, but one (a) that a student believes to be, or represents to be, an illegal drug or controlled substance, or (b) about which a student engaged in behavior that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the student expressly or impliedly represented to be an illegal drug or controlled substance. Students who are under the influence of any prohibited substance or drug or in possession of any drug paraphernalia are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had drugs or paraphernalia, as applicable, in their possession.
4. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling explosives, firearms, knives, or any other object that can reasonably be considered a weapon. Using, possessing, controlling, or transferring a weapon in violation of the "weapons" section of this policy.
5. Using or possessing electronic signaling and cellular radio-telecommunication devices is prohibited during school hours, unless authorized and approved by the Building Principal. Electronic signaling devices include pocket—and all similar-- electronic paging devices. Using or possessing a laser pointer is prohibited unless under a staff member's supervision and in the context of instruction.
6. Disobeying directives from staff members or school officials and/or rules and regulations governing student conduct.
7. Using any form or type of aggressive
behavior that does physical or psychological
harm to someone else and/or urging other
students to engage in such conduct. Prohibited
aggressive behavior includes, without limitation,
the use of violence, force, noise, coercion,
threats, intimidation, fear, or other comparable
conduct toward anyone or urging other students
to engage in such conduct.