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Student Handbook
This handbook is only a summary of board policies governing the district. Board policies are available to the public at the district office. This handbook may be amended during the year without notice.
Mission Statement
As part of the student’s overall learning community, North Greene High School will offer each student the opportunity to recognize his/her own potential by providing them with a quality education. It will endeavor to prepare students to meet the challenges of the present as well as those of the future. It will strive to create a safe, consistent environment in which students can develop the skills and attitudes necessary for success.
Directory Information
The school may disclose directory information without prior notice or consent unless the parent/’guardian notifies the school in writing before October of the current school year that he/she does not want any or all the directory information disclosed, Directory information includes the student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended.
Requirements for Graduation
Attendance – 8 semesters of high school
Number of Credits – 24
Required Classes and Credits:
English – 3 credits (6 semesters)
Math – 2 credits (4 semesters)
Science – 2 credits (4 semesters)
Social Science – 2 credits (4 semesters)
American History – 1 credit
Elective – 1 credit
Resource Management - .5 credit (1 semester)
American Government - . credit (1 semester)
Health - .5 credit (1 semester)
Physical Education – 3 credits (6 semesters)
All other electives – 10.5 credits (Music, Art, Foreign Language, Vocational Education; Dr. Ed. Is required elective)
Requirements for College Entrance
Some colleges and universities will require the following entrance credits:
Math – 3 credits (3 years)
English – 4 credits (4 years)
Foreign Language – 4 credits (4 years)
Social Studies – 3 credits (3 years)
Fine Arts, Music, or Computer – ˝ credit (1/2 year)
A student considering a college or university should check their specific requirements. Students who attend colleges and plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics should contact the guidance office for information concerning the NCAA clearing house.
Credit for Correspondence Courses, Extension Study
A maximum of one (1) Carnegie Unit of credit may be counted toward the requirement of high school graduation through a correspondence course or extension study. A student enrolled in correspondence courses or extension study may receive high school credit for work taken provided the following criteria are met:
The course must be taken with an institution accredited by the North Central Association, the National Home Study Council, or by a college or university extension division.
The student is a fourth or fifth year senior.
The course is approved in advance by the high school principal.
Mid-Year Graduation
Mid-year graduation will be allowed for 5th year student sonly. The requirements for gradation must have been met by the end of the 1st semester. The student planning mid-year graduation will have a signed form on record with the guidance office prior to the pre-graduation and the form for early graduation placed on record with the guidance department.
Classification of Student
Freshman Class – Those students entering the high school director fro the 8th grade, and those students having less than .6 units of credit are classified as a freshman.
Sophomore Class – The sophomore class is composed of those students who have completed one year of high school and have 6 or more credits.
Junior Class – The junior class is composed of students who have completed tow years of high school and have 12 or more credits.
Senior Class – The senior class is composed of students who have a least 18 units of credit and three years of high school.
Students in Building (A.M.)
Students may enter the building at 8:00 A.M. Students may use the restroom if they check with the supervisor on duty and receive his/her permission. Students are not expected to be in the building prior to 8:00 A.M. without a valid reason. Students are not to go to their lockers until the 8:10 A.M. bell.
Students in Building (P.M.)
Unless students are involved in a supervised activity, they are expected to be out of the building by 3:40 P.M.
Lockers
Lockers are to be kept neat and clean at all times. Lockers are the property of the school and inspections may be made by the principal and any time. Use only the locker assigned to you and keep it locked at all times. You are responsible for the lock and locker assigned to you. All padlocks must be returned to the office at the end of the year. The fine for a lost lock is $5.00. If there is a problem with your lock or lockers, please report it to the office. If you wish to have a padlock for your locker, one will be checked out to you in the office. The school assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items.
Student Schedules
You are expected to follow the schedule which has been given to you. Your schedule has been planned according to the pre-enrollment which took place last spring. SENIORS: If you find that you are not enrolled in a class which is necessary for your graduation or question whether you have enough credits, check with the guidance office.
Schedule Changes
Please check your schedule carefully. Scheduled changes will be permitted in the following cases only:
Student failed to register for a class needed for graduation.
Student failed to register for a class needed to make up a credit deficiency.
Student failed to register for a class needed for admission to college/trade school.
Student wishes to enroll in a class in lieu of a study hall.
The administration may change your schedule in order to balance the enrollment numbers in individual classes or for disciplinary reasons.
COOP students will have their schedules changed to accommodate their work schedules.
Hall Passes/Traffic
Students are not permitted in the halls during class periods unless they are accompanied by a teacher or have a written hall pass from a staff member. Due to potential danger, students are not to run in the hallways. Students are asked to keep to the right-hand side of the hallways when passing to and from classes and to use the right-hand door when leaving and entering the building.
Attendance
Students who are determined, by appropriate school personnel, to be eligible for home/hospital program shall not be subject to this policy. In addition, students with disabilities who either have an accommodation plan or an individual education program shall be considered on an individual basis and may be exempt to the extent that such exemption is considered appropriate by the team which developed the accommodation plan or IEP. Supportive services shall be made available to students who are chronically truant as defined in the Illinois School Code. These services shall include, but are not limited to the following:
Student/counselor and/or student/principal conference.
Phone calls and/or letter to parents/guardians.
Parent/counselor and/or parent/principal conference.
Referral to truant officer.
Consideration of alternative placements.
Referral to social services agencies.
1. Students are allowed 5 absences each semester in addition to any verified absence for doctor/dentist appointments, serious illness, or death in the immediate family, family emergencies, or court appearances. Student absences will be considered excused provided:
a. The parent/guardian contacts the school between 7:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. on the day of the absence. If no call is received, a school official will call the home.
b. If contact with the parent/guardian is not made, the student is required to bring a written note, signed by the parent/guardian and stating the reasons for the absence, to school upon his/her return.
c. Absences due to doctor/dentist appointments must be verified by a note from the doctor/dentist office stating the date and time of the appointment. After the 5 day absence limit has been reached, only doctor/dentist office notes for the actual day of the office visit and any subsequent absences provided the note specifies the dates of the absences, will be accepted.
d. An absence due to a court appearance may be verified by presenting the order to appear notice or a note form the courthouse clerk’s office to school officials.
e. Failure to make contact with the school on the day of the absence or failure to have a note signed by the parent/guardian upon the student’s return to school will result in the absence being UNEXCUSED.
f. Absence for doctor/dentist appointments, family emergencies as determined by the principal, court appearance, or serious illness or death in the immediate family (immediate family is defined as: parent/guardians, grandparents, siblings, spouse, in-laws, aunts/uncles and 1st cousins) will not count toward the semester limit of 5 provided the proper notification procedures as stated above have been followed.
g. After three consecutive days of absence for any reason other than those outlined in Section 1(f.) above, a doctor/dentist note will be required for the absence to be considered excused.
2. For an EXCUSED absence, students will have as many days as they were absent to make up work missed, Work that was assigned prior to, but was due during an excused absence will be due upon the student’s return to school.
3. For an UNEXCUSED absence, students MAY NOT MAKE UP WORK missed and a grade of zero will be recorded for any assignment/work. This includes all work that was assigned prior to, but due during an unexcused absence.
4. Students are not allowed to attend an extracurricular event if:
a. He/she is absent from school because of illness for the entire day or periods 4-8.
b. He/she is serving a SAC assignment, an out-of-school suspension, or has failed to serve an assigned detention.
5. Absences for individual periods will accumulate until they can be counted as either ˝ or full day absences. For example two to four individual period absences will be counted as ˝ day absence. Five or more individual period absences will be counted as a full day absence.
Failure to Return from Lunch
Students who become ill during their lunch period or are not returning to school for other reasons must have their parent/guardian notify the school within ˝ hour after the student’s lunch period has ended.
1st violation – 1 noon detention
2nd violation – 5 noon detentions
3rd violation – loss of open campus privileges for the remainder of the semester.
College Days
Juniors and seniors will be allowed 2 days a year to visit colleges/universities/trade schools/military recruiters/etc., provided the following criteria are met:
1. The student is currently of Junior or Senior status.
2. The student is currently passing ALL classes.
3. The student is on track to graduate.
4. The student has not exceeded their semester limit of absences.
Student must make arrangements with the Guidance Counselor at least 24 hours prior to the planned College Day absence. Approved College Day absences will not count toward a student’s semester limit of absences or toward the senior semester exam absence limit.
Admit Slip Procedures
1. All students who are absent (regardless of the reason) will be issued an admit slip upon their return to school. Students are to pick up their admit slip prior to the start of school if they were absent all day or in the morning prior to the start of 5th hour if they were absent in the afternoon. The admit slip will designate the dates and reasons for the absence(s) and whether the absence(s) is EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED.
2. Teachers are not to allow any make up work for absences designated as UNEXCUSED. Students who return to class from an absence without an admit slip are to be sent to the office to get an admit slip before any make-up work or new work is assigned.
3. The admit slip is to be signed, for each period of absence, by the student’s teacher. The student’s 8th hour teacher will place the signed admit slip on the door to be picked up with that period’s absentee list.
4. Students who fail to pick up their admit slips will be called to the office prior to the end of 1st hour for all day and ˝ day absences, and prior to the end of 5th hour for ˝ day absences.
Tardiness
A student is considered tardy if he/she is not in his/her classroom when the bell stops ringing. To be an excused tardy, the student must have a hall pass from the staff member who was responsible for detaining the student. A student who arrives late to class without a hall pass will be given an unexcused tardy. Any student needing more that three minutes passing time between classes should seek permission (pass) from their next hour teacher. Students experiencing locker trouble should seek help in the office.
Tardiness to School – 1st hour/tardiness from lunch/5th hour. A student must report to the office for a pass to class.
Tardiness to Class – 2-8 hours. This type of tardiness will be handled by each individual classroom teacher. The office will not write passes to class for a tardy 2-8 hours.
Unexcused tardies include, but are not limited to, the following: oversleeping, missing the school bus, or car trouble.
Lunch Program
A hot lunch is served daily in the school cafeteria. The menu for the day will be on the daily bulletin. Students wanting to buy a weekly lunch ticket may do so on Monday mornings in the office before school. Students may also pay for their lunch on a daily basis at the cafeteria door. The cost of student lunches is $1.50. Students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tickets must get these before school on Monday mornings in the office. Tickets will not be given out in the cafeteria.Milk is available for students wishing to bring their lunches. When noon hour students are allowed to go outside, students bringing their lunches may eat outside. Otherwise, they are expected to eat in the cafeteria. Students who eat outside are expected to dispose of l paper, etc. in the trash receptacles provided.
Automobiles
Student who use cars, trucks, or other vehicles for transportation to and from school are expected to comply with the following regulations:
1. Students must possess a valid driver’s license and provide the license plate numbers of all vehicles that will be parked on the school parking lot.
2. A $25.00 yearly parking fee must be paid to secure an assigned parking space. This fee is for the maintenance and up kip of the parking lot. The parking fee will be pro-rated to $12.50 for stude4nts who receive their driver’s license after January 1st and will be using the parking lot only during the 2nd semester. ALL PARKING FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
3. If parking spaces are not available, students wishing to reserve a space will be placed on a waiting list on a first come basis.
4. Students are to use the parking lot north of the school and park in their assigned parking space only.
5. There is to be no inappropriate or dangerous driving in the parking lot or near the school area before or after school. Pedestrians always have the right of way.
6. Students are not to sit in their vehicles before, or after school, or during lunch time.
Students are not allowed to drive their vehicles off campus during school hours without permission from the office. Those who have permission MAY NOT take passengers and must drive their own vehicle. The request to drive at lunch time (either a note or a phone call from a parent) must be received by 10:00 A.M. daily for permission to be granted to drive off campus at noon.
Violations of the above rules will result in disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to:· Loss of parking privileges
· Detention
· SAC assignment
· Extreme violations will result in suspension and/or expulsion.
Illness or Injury during the School Day
Any student who becomes ill while at school or who is injured and requires first aid is to report to the high school office. If it becomes necessary for a student to leave school for either of the above reasons, parents/guardians will be contacted. Absences from class or classes during the school day due to illness will be unexcused, unless permission is first obtained from the high school office.
Accidents
All accidents which occur in the building or on school grounds (injury or non-injury) are to be reported to the person in charge. This policy also applies to any accident which occurs during a school-sponsored activity.
Bulletins and Announcements
Daily bulletins will be read over the intercom during the first hour class. All notices of club meetings, athletic and social events, and general information for the day will be included on the bulletin. Students responsible for putting notices in the daily bulletin must have their notices approved by their advisor and in the main office the day preceding the notice. Special notices as well as daily bulletins are posted on the bulletin boards outside the principal’s office and in the library.
Tornado Procedures
If we have a tornado drill at school, students will be notified over the intercom. Students should go to the designated areas as prescribed by their classroom teacher. Students should sit on the floor facing the north or east.
The all clear will be given and students will return to the classroom from which they came. If a tornado should be near, students will be instructed to put their head between their knees for protection.
Fire Drills
When the fire alarm is sounded, students are to leave their classroom as a unit with their teacher and proceed quickly and orderly through the nearest outside exit. They are to remain as a group, away from the building, until the all clear sign is given and they may return to their classroom. This sign will be along continuous ring of the bell.
Assemblies
We may have several pep assemblies or regular assemblies during the school year. Students are to report to the gym upon dismissal from class. All students are to sit on the east side of the gym on the bleachers.
Messages for Students
Students should never ask to leave class to use the telephone. Messages will be given to students only from parents/guardians. Students may use the office telephone before school, after school, between periods, and during the lunch hour only.
Visitors
Parents are always welcome to visit the school. If parents wish to have a conference with school personnel, please call 374-2146 or 374-2131 for an appointment. All guests and visitors must register in the office upon entering the school building. Guests must have prior permission to attend the school day with students.
School Insurance
Student insurance is available and is optional. When a student under this plan is injured, he/she is to report immediately to the teacher in charge. An injury report is to be made by the teacher and a claim form will be given to the student upon request. This form must be completed by the parents and presented to the doctor or hospital. The school acts merely as a medium in supplying the insurance and assumes no liability for the injury or the subsequent negotiations with the company. Any questions regarding the student accident policy should be referred to the agent handling the insurance.
Withdrawal and Transfer
The procedure for withdrawal or transferring is as follows:
1. Secure authorization withdrawal or transfer note from your parent/guardian.
2. Obtain appropriate forms from the guidance office.
3. Have the forms signed by teacher, library, and office.
4. Return all school books and property, and pay all fees.
5. Take completed forms to the guidance office for final clearance.
Textbooks – Fees
Book fees are charged to pay for consumable and non-state textbook use. All textbooks are provided for students on a borrowed basis. Students are responsible for maintaining borrowed books in usable condition. Fines will be assessed for damaged books. Students are require3d to pay for lost books. Books will be issued by classroom teachers. It is necessary that your name be put in books issued to you in the space provided. Lost books are to be reported to the issuing teacher.
Grades – Report Cards
Teacher evaluations of students (grades) and reporting to students and parents (report cards) will occur quarterly, once every nine weeks. In addition to quarter grades, semester grades are given at the end of the 2nd & 4th quarters. Student progress reports will be sent to parents/guardians the 5th week of each quarter. These reports do not necessarily mean that a student is failing, but they do indicate that the student is not making satisfactory progress in a particular class or classes. Report cards will be given to students one week after the quarter is over.
Grade Point Average/Honor Roll
A student’s grade point average and class rank are figured on a 5.0 scale. If a student has a question concern grade point average or class rank, they should check with the guidance department. The school’s grading scale is:
A – 100-90
B – 89-80
C – 79-70
D 69-60
The purpose of the honor roll is to provide students with the opportunity to be recognized for high achievement in their school work. High honors requires a 4.75 – 5.00 grade average. Honors requires a 4.25 – 4.74 grade average. Students may receive only one C and no D’s or F’s to be eligible for the honor roll.
Semester Exams
All classes will be given semester exams during the time scheduled for semester exams which is work 1/5 of the student’s semester grade. An exam schedule will be given to students. Seniors who have a B average in class and three absences or less from the class may be exempt from a semester examination. However, teachers may require all students to take the exam.
Student Records
Parents of a student or an eligible student (18 years old) may inspect and review the education records of the student by setting up an appointment with the high school office.
Unwanted/Unnecessary Items
Students are not to bring items to school that might pose a danger to themselves or others and/or disrupt the educational process. Items that are unwanted/unnecessary at school include, but are not limited to, the following: paging devices, ace, pepper spray, knives, guns, weapons of any type, laser pointers, games of chance such as playing cards and dice, radios, Walkman radios, CD players, tape recorders (unless requested or required b y a teacher or student’s IEP), Game Boy type toys, magazines/books that depict excessive/gratuitous amounts of violence, sex or nudity, musical instruments (unless used in the band program), noise makers, water pistols, water balloons, fireworks, pets, and any and all other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate by school personnel. Unwanted/unnecessary items will be confiscated and law enforcement officials notified if warranted.
Lost and Found
Any item found on the campus should be brought to the office. If students have lost an item, they should check in the office.
Library Rules
Rules for behavior and regulations for library use will be posted in the library.
Opportunities for Students
Student Council- Elected by Class
Seniors – 5 members
Juniors – 5 members
Sophomores – 4 members
Freshman – 4 members (elected in early September each year)
The student council is the basic student organization which represents all students. This organization is responsible for many student activities through the year such as Homecoming, etc. In addition to activities sponsored, the council is involved in promoting the general welfare of the student body. To be eligible for student council, a C average or above must be met and maintained.
Class Officers – Each class will elect a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer.
National Honor Society – Eligible students will be selected for membership by a faculty council according to criteria based on the student’s grade point average, character, leadership, and service.
Science Club – Must be enrolled in a Science class.
Cheerleading – Election panel on a tryout basis.
F.F.A. – Must be currently enrolled in an Agriculture class.
Pep Band – As per instructor and must be enrolled in a band class.
Yearbook – Yearbook staff is open to all students.
FBLA – Any student who has taken or is presently enrolled in Business Education classes.
Pom Pon – Election panel on a tryout basis.
Eligibility
A student will be passing five classes in order to eligible for any Illinois High School Association sanctioned activity. Passing work is of such quality that if on a given date, the student transfers to another school, a passing grade would be certified to the school which he/she transfers. Eligibility is checked on a weekly basis. Unless permission is granted from the office, a student is required to be in attendance the entire day (8 periods) in order to be eligible to participate in an activity that night. In addition to athletics, this eligibility must be met to participate in any other IHSA sanctioned activities. A student will pass five classes for the semester in order to be eligible for the next semester. In addition to the “student Handbook,” athletic program participants are also governed by the Spartan Athletic Code and IHSA Rules and Regulations.
Academic eligibility will be checked each Thursday with the results reported on Friday. The period of ineligibility for students will run from Monday to Saturday of the week following the Thursday eligibility check. Students found to be ineligible will be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities on that Friday and Saturday. Likewise, students found to be academically eligible after a period of ineligibility will be allowed to participate staring on the Monday following the Thursday eligibility check.
Illinois High School Association
North Greene High School is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and adheres to the bylaws of the IHSA with regards to all interscholastic athletics and interscholastic activities sanctioned by the IHSA. Bylaws of the Illinois High School Association are available to the public at the high school office.
School Spirit
1. Respect and courtesy to faculty, staff, fellow students, parents, community parents and guests (including athletic officials).
2. Pride and loyalty to the school program and extracurricular activities. Support your school through attendance and participation in activities. Be involved! Be proud of your personal accomplishments and those of your fellow students.
3. Fairness – Learn to be fair to yourself and to others in all maters. Wind and lose gracefully.
4. Honest – Give an honest account of yourself. Give your best effort in every situation. Be dependable. Let people know they can count on you.
Must effort has been put forth by the North Greene Community to provide you with the opportunity to reach your greatest potential as a person. Your interest, support, and positive attitude toward school are needed after graduation, if the North Green Schools are to continue meeting the educational needs of young people.
Medication
By law, no one but a physician may prescribe or give medication. Parents are responsible for administering medication to their children. Administering medication during school hours or during school-related activities is discouraged unless it is necessary for the critical health and well-being of the student. Any medication which is to be taken while in school should be taken to the school nurse. The nurse is at the high school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. An authorization form must be signed by a parent. Teacher or other school personnel cannot administer or make available any medication. This includes aspirin.
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N.Main
White Hall, Illinois 62092
Phone: 217-374-2131
Fax: 217-374-2132
