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1 Chicago(International(Charter(School( Parent1Student(Handbook( ( ( CICS(BUCKTOWN( CICS(IRVING(PARK( CICS(WEST(BELDEN( CICS(PRAIRIE Managed(by:

2 CICS$Bucktown$Campus$ CICS$Irving$Park$ CICS$Prairie$Campus$ CICS$West$Belden$Campus$ ( ( ( ( Parent(StudentHandbook SchoolYear2014(2015 Managedby:

3 Table(of(Contents( ParentLetter...1 DSInformation SchoolCalendar...3 SchoolHours&Enrollment...4 HealthInformation...4 MedicalRequirements...6 Attendance...7 EarlyDismissal/Tardiness/ExtendedDayFees...8 Assessment&Promotion...9 StudentEnrichment...11 FieldTrips...11 AthleticPrograms.12 CICSDisciplineCodeofConduct...14 AcceptableUseofTechnology 20 GeneralInformation&CellPhonePolicy. 23 UniformDressCode 24 CICSBucktownCampus:Navy&Khaki.26 CICSIrvingParkCampus:Maroon&CharcoalGray.28 CICSPrairieCampus:Maroon&Gray.30 CICSWestBeldenCampus:Navy&Khaki 31 FERPAInformation..32 Non5DiscriminationPolicy.. 33

4 DearParent/Guardian: BeforeadmittancetoaChicagoInternationalCharterSchool(CICS)campus,managedbyDistinctiveSchools (DS),allparents/guardiansarerequiredtoreadthefollowingstatement,readtheparent/studenthandbook outlining school procedures and policies, and sign all contracts including the Parent/Guardian Agreement formlocatedatthebackofthehandbook. Thereareanumberofkeypointstobemadewhendiscussingcharterschools,andparticularlythoseschools managedbydistinctiveschools: 1. Charterschoolsarefundedbypublictaxpayermoney.Thus,theyarepublicschools,butfallintoa special category which gives more freedom from certain rules, regulations and policies that traditional public schools must follow. This freedom allows for innovation and diversity in deliveringeducationtoyoungpeople,butthisfreedomcomeswithstrictaccountability.ifcharter schoolsfailtoprovide a high5qualityeducationto its students,thechicagoboardofeducationis authorizedtoclosetheschool. Traditional publicschoolsarenotsubjecttothislevelofscrutiny. Itisbecauseofthesestringentrequirementsthatourcharterschoolshavepoliciesthatarestrictly enforced. 1. Charterschoolsareschoolsof choice. This%is%a%crucial%point.Therearenolawsthatrequirethat studentscometoourschools.parents/guardiansandstudentschoose ourschoolsinlieuofthe districtpublicschooltowhichtheychildisassigned,orprivateschooloptions.choosingourschools also means that parents/guardians and students must understand and accept the overall philosophythatdistinctiveschoolsoutlinesinthishandbookaswellastheacademicprogram,rules, regulations,andpoliciesofeachschool. 2. Schools managed by Distinctive Schools are of the belief that parents/guardians have the major responsibilitytoinstilldisciplineandrespectintheirchild(ren)andencouragethemacademically.it is the joint responsibility of the parents/guardians, as well as the school, to encourage positive charactertraitsandgoodworkhabitsintheirchildren.likewise,itisthejointresponsibilityofthe school and parents/guardians to support and encourage academic achievement. Responsible parents/guardians are, after all, the first educators and an extremely significant factor in the academicperformanceoftheirchild(ren).thus,parents/guardianswhoenrolltheirchild(ren)in our schools must be prepared to accept this partnership role.individuals unable to accept this jointpartnershiproleandadheretotherules,regulations,andpoliciesofdistinctiveschoolsand ChicagoInternationalCharterSchoolareencouragedtoseekalternativeschooloptionsandshould notenrolltheirchild(ren)inourschools. Werequirethatparents/guardianssigntheformattheendofthishandbookwhichsignifiesthatthepolicies, rules,regulations,andinformationhavebeenreadandthatbothstudentsandtheirparents/guardiansagree toabidebythem.iftheformsattheendofthehandbookarenotsignedandreturned,itwillbeassumed thatyouhaveagreedtoallofpoliciesandstatementspresentedinthishandbook.studentswhodonot COMPLY WITH THE POLICIES OF THE SCHOOLS WILL BE DEALT CONSEQUENCES, AND IF VIOLATIONS OF OURPOLICIES,RULESANDREGULATIONSBECOMECHRONIC,STUDENTSCANBEEXPELLED. Commit.Create.Collaborate. 1

5 2 Commit.Create.Collaborate. DISTINCTIVESCHOOLS NetworkOffice 17NorthStateStreet Suite1890 Chicago,Illinois ^332^ SchoolInformation ChicagoInternationalCharterSchool^ Bucktown Director:ChristineKrier 2235N.HamiltonSt. Chicago,IL60647 (773) ChicagoInternationalCharterSchool^ IrvingPark Director:KarinBreo 3820N.SpauldingAve. Chicago,IL60618 (773) ChicagoInternationalCharterSchool^ Prairie Director:AprilShaw 11530S.PrairieAve. Chicago,IL60628 (773) ChicagoInternationalCharterSchool^ WestBelden Director:ScottFrauenheim 2245N.McVickerAve. Chicago,IL60639 (773) ChicagoInternationalCharterSchool^ Jackson Director:AngeliqueWatson 315SummitSt. Rockford,IL61107 (815)

6 Chicago International Charter Schools Bucktown,*Irving*Park,*Prairie,*West*Belden School Year Calendar AUGUST SEPTEMBER M T W T F M T W T F 11 Teachers return to work Labor day/no school 18 First day of school for students Professional development Students dismissed 11: OCTOBER NOVEMBER 8 Professional Development M T W T F M T W T F 11 Veterans Day/No School Students dismissed 11: Students dismissed 11:30 13 Columbus Day/No School Thanksgiving/No School 22 1st quarter ends Parent Teacher Conferences Students dismissed 11: Professional Development Students dismissed 11: DECEMBER JANUARY M T W T F M T W T F 10 Professional Development Winter Break/No School Students dismissed 11: nd quarter ends Winter Break/No School MLK Day/No School FEBRUARY MARCH 11 Professional Development M T W T F M T W T F 11 Professional Development Students dismissed 11: Students dismissed 11:30 16 Presidents Day/No School rd quarter ends APRIL MAY M T W T F M T W T F 6-10 Spring Break/No School Professional Development 2 Parent Teacher Conferences Students dismissed 11:30 Students dismissed 11: Memorial Day/No School 3 Professional Development Students dismissed 11: JUNE JULY M T W T F M T W T F 5 4th quarter ends Last Day of School Students dismissed 11: Total # of School Days: :30 Dismissal Day No School End of Quarter * *Every Wednesday students are dismissed at 1:50 pm unless otherwise noted.**

7 SchoolHours Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,&Friday 7:50am 3:30pm Wednesday 7:50am 1:50pm Enrollment EntranceRequirements Toenterkindergarten,achildmustbe5yearsofageonorbeforeSeptember1 st ofthecurrent schoolyear.allenrollmentandlotteryinformationishandledbychicagointernationalcharter Schoolnetworkoffice.Pleasevisittheirwebsiteformoreinformationatwww.chicagointl.org. HealthServiceInformation HealthServices A classroom teacher will refer a student to the Health Office whenever symptoms indicate the possibility of illness, injury and/or pain. Minor injuriesaretreatedatschool. EachchildisrequiredtohaveanEmergencyContactformonfile.Thisform requiresthenamesandphonenumbersofthreeresponsiblepersons,who are at least 18 years of age, whom can be contacted in case the parent/guardiancannotbereached. HealthConcerns Parents/guardiansmustkeeptheirchildhomeifthechildhasanyofthefollowingillnesses: Headlice Feverof100degreesorhigher Vomiting Acutecold Sorethroat Earache Swollenglands Severecough Inflamedorredeyes/conjunctivitis Listlessness,weakness,drowsiness and/orflushedskin Headache Arashorskineruptionsofunknown origin Commit.Create.Collaborate. 4

8 Children who become ill during the school day will be required to go home as soon as possible. It is the parent s/guardian s responsibility to either pick up their child or make arrangementsforapersonlistedontheirstudent semergencylisttopickuptheirchild.this MUSTbedoneinatimelymanner. Ifachildissickathomeorissenthomefromschoolforanillness,heorsheisNOTtoreturn to school for the remainder of the school day and until he or she is free of fever and/or symptoms. Parents/guardians are asked to contact the school regarding any problems concerning their child shealth,medications,orcommunicablediseases. Ifactivitiesaretobelimitedafteraseriousillnessoraccident,astatementfromaphysicianis required.thestatementmustindicatethelengthoftimethelimitationmustbeinplace. Childrencannotbeleftintheclassroomduringrecesswithoutateacherpresent.Allchildren whoattendschoolareexpectedtoparticipateinrecess.ifachildistoosicktogooutdoorsfor freshairandexercise,thechildshouldbekeptathome.exceptionswillbemadeonlyupon writtenrequestfromaphysician. Medication Medicationswillbeadministeredduringschoolhoursonlyifmedicallynecessarytomaintaina student shealth. Coughdropsandcoughsyruparenotmedicallynecessaryatschool Before* medications* can* be* administered* at* school,* parents/guardians* and* the* child s* physician* must* complete* the* required* forms.** These* forms* can* be* obtained* from* the* school* nurse s*office*or*on*the*school*website.%%% No medications will be given at school except for those which have been prescribed by a physicianandwhichareneededtosupportthechildinschool.anymedicationthatistakenat school must be brought to the nurse s office by the parent/guardian in a container appropriatelylabeledbythepharmacy.thislabelmustinclude: Thestudent sname Theprescribingphysician sname Thenameofthemedication Dosageinstructions(howtoadminister,doseandfrequency) Thepharmacyphonenumber If the student needs to take medication at school, the parent/guardian should bring the medication to school, not send it to school with their child. The parent/guardian is also responsibleforpickinguptheirchild smedicationifithasbeendiscontinued.ifthemedication Commit.Create.Collaborate. 5

9 isnotpickedupinatimelymanner,themedicationwillbethrownaway.allmedicationsthat havenotbeenpickedupattheendoftheschoolyearwillbethrownaway. Studentscannotcarryanytypeofmedicines,pills,orinhalersunlessthenursehasanotefrom thephysiciantocarrytheseitem(s)duringtheschoolday.additionally,theprescriptionforthe medicine(s)mustbeonfilewiththenurse sofficeandmuststatethatthechildneedstokeep themedicinewiththemduringtheschoolday. MedicalRequirements All children entering kindergarten (or 1 st grade if the child did not attend kindergarten) and students entering 6 th grade MUST comply with the physical examination and immunization requirements of the state of Illinois. The school needs to have this documentation onfileno laterthanoctober15 th ofthecurrentschoolyearorthestudentwillbeexcludedfromschool. Studentsenrollinginschoolforthefirsttimemustalsopresentaphysicalexaminationreport andrecordoftheirimmunizations,regardlessofthegradetheyareentering.thesestudents are required to have a physical examination and the school must have a record of their immunizationsonfilenolaterthanthefirstdayofschool. AllIllinoisschoolchildreninkindergarten,2 nd and6 th gradesarerequiredtohaveanoralhealth examination (a dental exam). A licensed dentist must perform the examination and he/she must sign the dental form to document the exam. Each child must present proof of the examination by a dentist prior to October 15th of the current year. The examination must haveoccurredwithintheeighteenmonthspriortooctober15th.pleasecontacttheschool nurseatyourchild sschoolifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthisrequirement. All students entering kindergarten must have an eye examination, performed by a licensed physicianorlicensedoptometrist,byoctober15 th ofthecurrentschoolyear. Acumulativehealthrecordiskeptforeverystudent.Incaseofatransfer,thechild shealth recordwillbesenttothenewschool. FoodAllergyPolicy DistinctiveSchoolsfollowstheCPSfoodallergypolicytohelppreventanyhealthrelated emergenciesforstudentswithsevereallergies.campusleadershipteamsandschoolnurseswill sendhomethefoodallergypolicyatthebeginningoftheschoolyear.allparentsandstaffwill beexpectedtocomplywiththecpspolicy. Commit.Create.Collaborate. 6

10 Attendance StudentAbsences Itistheresponsibilityoftheparent/guardiantocalltheschoolbefore7:50amiftheirchild willbeabsentthatday,andsendafollow^upnotewiththeirchildwhenthechildreturnsto school.ifthechildisabsentandtheparent/guardianhasnotcalledtheschool,astaffmember of the school will make a reasonable attempt to contact the parent/guardian by phone. An unexcusedabsenceisconsideredtruancy. If it is known that a child will be absent for an extended period of time, the parent/guardian shouldstatethisinformationatthetimeoftheirfirstcall.theparentneednotcallagainifthe child is absent during the reported amount of time. If, however, the time is extended, the parentmustnotifytheschool. ALL students MUST present a written excuse after any absence within 48 hours of that occurrence.thewrittenexcuseshouldstatethestudent sname,dateofabsences,andreason for the absence. If a child is absent due to illness more than three (3) days in a row, a physician s note stating the illness, the recommendation to stay home, and the date the student is allowed to return to school should be submitted when the child returns to school. Parents may NOT submit multiple letters at the end of the semester/school year to excuse absences more that 48 hours old. Failure to follow these procedures may result in your child being sent home, which could incur an additional absence. FAILURE TO REPORT TO SCHOOL WITHAWRITTENEXCUSEFORTHEABSENCEWILLRESULTINANUNEXCUSEDABSENCEINOUR ATTENDANCERECORDS. Students who are absent six (6) or more days per quarter, eleven (11) or more days per semester, and twenty (20) or more days per school year, are considered excessively absent. Continued absences may result in the student attending mandatory summer school and/or being retained in that grade. A parent conference may be required after six (6) or more absencesinonequarter. Excusedabsencesarerecordedforstudentswhomissschoolbecauseofthefollowingreasons: (Parentsareaskedtosendanotetoschoolwiththeirchildtoconfirmnatureofabsence) Personalillnessorquarantine Bereavement Seriousfamilyillnessoremergency Observanceofamajorreligious holiday Otherexceptionalreasonsapproved bythedirector Commit.Create.Collaborate. 7

11 Fullcreditwillbegivenforworkassignedbytheteacherandcompletedbythestudentwithina reasonable amount of time after returning to school. If the absence is for any other reason thanthoselistedabove,itisconsideredanunexcusedabsenceandteachersarenotrequiredto provide special assistance and homework is still required to be completed. Examples of unexcused absences/tardiness include, but are not limited to: car trouble, sleeping/working early/late,parent/guardianillness,etc. Tardiness Tardiness is disruptive to the educational process and is inconsiderate to both teachers and otherstudents;therefore,itisimperativethatstudentsarepunctual.theschooldaystartsat 7:50am.Astudentisconsideredtardywhenhe/shearrivestoclassafterthebellhasrung 8:00 am. Consequences for excessive tardiness will be determined by the campus Director. Repeatedandfrequentviolationsmayresultinseriousconsequences,including,butnotlimited tosuspension.excessivetardinessisconsideredmorethan4incidentsoftardinesspermonth. Continued tardiness throughout the school year may result in a student attending summer school and/or being retained in the current grade level. The school leadership team on each campuswilldetermineconsequencesfortardiness. EarlyDismissal No child is allowed to leave the building or playground during school time unless he/she is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or an adult from the school. All5day attendance is important for every student on every school day. If it is known in advance that an early dismissalisabsolutelynecessary,parentsmustsendawrittennotetotheclassroomteacher anditmustbeapprovedbythedirector.childrenwholeaveearlymustbepickedupinthe schooloffice.therewillbenoearlydismissalafter3:00pmonmondays,tuesdays,thursdays andfridaysandnoearlydismissalafter1:15pmonwednesdays.oncestudentsaredismissed theymaynotre^enterthebuilding.earlydismissalwillbeallowedonlyinrarecircumstances andrequirestheapprovalofthecampusdirector.studentsneedtobeinattendanceforthe school day to participate in any extracurricular activities including but not limited to sports, fieldtrips,schooldances,etc. ExtendedDayFees ChildrenengagedinaDistinctiveSchools approvedafter5schoolactivityonoroff5sitemustbe timelypickedupbytheirparentorguardianatthespecifiedtimethattheapprovedactivity ends.anextendeddayfeeof$1.00perminuteisauthorizedtobechargedandcollectedfor anyperiodinwhichastudentisnottimelypickedupfollowingtheendofanafter5school activity. Repeatedfailuretopayanextendeddayfeemayresultintheaffectedstudent sineligibilityto continueintheapprovedafter5schoolactivity. 8

12 DismissalforVacation Children are discouraged from taking vacations or trips during the school year. If, however, family trips are unavoidable, the school should be notified several days in advance, if at all possible. Students who are absent over a period of 2 weeks because of extended vacations should not expect to receive homework assignments ahead of time and are at risk of being retained. PolicyEnforcement Consistent attendance and on5time arrival at school is an important part of any student s education. Because of its importance, the campus Director has the authority to enforce the policythroughavarietyofmethods. ParentInvolvement Parentsarewelcometocomeandvisittheirchild sschool,however,classroomvisitsmustbe scheduledwiththecampusdirectorandclassroomteacher.thevisitshouldbeatatime,and ofsuchanature,astopresentnointerruptionoftheteaching/learningprocess.thisprocedure isnecessarytopreventthedisruptionofclassroomlearning. Assessment&Promotion ReportCards Students receive a report card once per quarter. It is the responsibility of theparent/guardiantopickuptheirchild sreportcard.ifareportcardis notpickedupbyaparent/guardiantheschoolwill1.)callbyphoneand/or 2.)sendaletterbymail.Ifaparent/guardianfailstopickupareportcard, thentheparent/guardianmustmeetwiththedirectorpriortosendingtheir childbacktoschool. Graduation The students of CICS Bucktown, CICS Irving Park, CICS Prairie, and CICS West Belden, MUST meetthefollowingminimumrequirementstoreceivean8 th gradediploma: AstudentmusthavepassinggradesinthecoresubjectsofMathematics,LanguageArts, Science, Reading, and Social Studies. End5of5the5year grades in each subject are determinedbyaveragingeachofthe45quartergrades. AstudentmustachieveanacceptablelevelinReadingandMathematicsasdetermined bythestandardizedtestsandasdeterminedbythe8 th gradeteam.astudentmaybe deniedgraduationandforcedtorepeat8 th grade. Ifastudentreceivesafailingfinalgradeinanyenrichmentclasses(Director sdiscretion willserveasbasisforjudgmentonlossofextracurricularorgraduationactivitiesbeing revoked) Commit.Create.Collaborate. 9

13 o Enrichment classes include, but are not limited to: Art, Computer/Media, PhysicalEducation,Spanish,andMusic AstudentmustpasstheFederal&IllinoisConstitutiontest.(7 th Grade) Shouldastudentnotmeetthe8 th graderequirements: He/she must attend summer school, if available, to make up any deficiencies and will notbepermittedtoparticipateingraduationexercises.(director sdiscretion) Ifastudentconsistentlyfailstheaforementionedcriticalsubjectareasinquarters1,2, and3,itismorethanlikelythathe/shewillnotpass8 th grade.summerschoolisnota sufficient amount of time to teach all of the necessary materials that a student has missedoverthecourseoftheschoolyear,thereforehe/shewillprobablyberetainedto repeat8 th gradethefollowingyear. Any8 th gradestudent,whoreachesage15bytheendofthecalendaryearanddoesnot meet the academic standards set forth by the school, will not receive a graduation diplomaandwilltransfertoabridgeprogram. Promotion Duringthe4 th quarter,theresponsetoinstructionteamandthecampusleadershipteamwill meettomakepromotiondecisions.thesedecisionswillbebaseduponstudentgrades, attendance,progressmadeinthecurrentschoolyear,andteachers professionalinput. Evidencewillbecollectedandpreparedbeforethe4 th Quarterpromotionmeetings.Eachcase willbehandledonanindividualbasiswithdirector sdiscretion. Ifastudentisatriskofretention,itwillbecommunicatedtotheparentsonorbefore3 rd Quarterscheduledconferences.Schoolpersonnelwillconsiderthefollowingcriteriain determiningstudentadvancementorretention. Individualacademicprogressmadeduringtheschoolyear Attendance Priorandcurrentyears ISATscores Conduct Studenteffort ProficiencyinreadingandwritingofEnglishattheappropriategradelevel Parentalsupport Studentmaturity Homeworkassignments SummerSchool Students may be required to attend summer school if he or she is deemed a necessary candidatebasedononeormoreofthefollowingcriteria: Commit.Create.Collaborate. 10

14 NWEA5StudentswithNWEAreadingand/ormathscoresatorbelowthe35thpercentile attheendofthespringtestingcycle Finallettergrade(s)5Studentswhohavereportcardgradesof D orlower(1sand2sin Primary)inreadingand/ormath Attendance5 Students who have excessive amounts of unexcused absences (absences that were not excused with a note within the 48 hour time frame specified in this handbook) StudentEnrichment Homework Homework is an integral part of a child s educational process. The Distinctive Schools organization requires student preparation outside of school and a critical contributor to that preparationisparentalinvolvementwithhomeworkcompletion. Homework assignments are a part of each student s grade, therefore, missing assignments must be turned in as soon as possible. Students are also responsible for homework assignmentsmissedduringanabsencefromschool(seesectiononstudentabsences). ConsequencesformissingassignmentswillbedeterminedbythecampusDirector.Failingto complete or to turn in homework assignments on time will result in appropriate consequencesdeterminedbytheclassroomteacherand/ordirectoroftheschool. Parents may be required to work with their child on special projects and provide materialsthatcanbefoundinthehome. Parent/studentreading,particularlyintheprimarygrades,isstronglyrecommended. Parentshavetheresponsibilitytodiscussandcheckhomeworkassignmentsonadaily basiswiththeirchild. Parentshavearesponsibilitytoreviewandsigntheirchild shomeworkfolder,whichis senthometoinformparents/guardiansofcurrentunitsofstudy,achild sprogress,etc. Allassignmentsshouldbecompletedbythestudentonly.Parents/Guardiansmayassist withhomework,however,thoughtsandresponsesshouldbestudentoriginatedinthe student sownhandwriting. Somestudentsarerequiredtomaintainanassignmentnotebook/plannerorbinderatspecific campuses. FieldTrips Culturalandeducationalfieldtripsarescheduledeachschoolyear. Field trips are planned to enhance the educational process and mustberelevanttowhatisbeingstudiedatthetimethefieldtrip is planned. Field trips are scheduled on school days and are, therefore,notoptional.feeswillapply. Commit.Create.Collaborate. 11

15 Permissionslipsfromparents/guardiansmustbesignedandreturnedtotheclassroomteacher beforeastudentmayparticipateinafieldtrip. Chaperones5Theratioofchaperonetostudentis: Kindergarten 2 nd grade:1parent/guardianforevery6students 3 rd 8 th grade:1parent/guardianforevery10students. Teacherscountas1chaperoneforeveryfieldtrip. Eachchaperoneisdirectlyresponsibleforhisorhergroupofstudentsandchaperonesshould check in with teachers on a consistent basis. Chaperones should follow the direction and guidelinessetforthbytheclassroomteacheronthetrip.eachgroupwillfollowthesamesetof rules. Team Leaders or Teachers will provide a brief outline of the guidelines to chaperones before the trip per the chaperones request. Any questions regarding the rules and responsibilities should be directed to the Team Leader or Teacher. Chaperones must sign a ChaperoneResponsibilitiesAgreementbeforeattendinganytrip. DressAttire5StudentsattendingafieldtriparerequiredtowearcompleteCICSuniformunless otherwisenotedinthefieldtrip/permissionslipsenthometoparentspriortothefieldtrip. Refunds5Refundswillnotbeissuedforillness,injury,ordisciplinaryactions. AthleticProgram It is our belief that a child s participation in athletics is important in the development of character, teamwork, self5discipline, healthy living, integrity, respect for others, and positive, competitivebehavior. Expectations: 1. Theathleticprogram(s)willnotinterferewiththeacademicprogramsoftheschool. 2. Studentathletesmustexhibitrespectforcoaches,teammembers,opponents,andthe officialsofthesport.theathleteisalsoexpectedtodemonstraterespecttowardthe spectatorsandplaybytherulesofthegame. 3. The athlete must be present and on time for all practices and games. It is the responsibilityoftheathletetonotifythecoachifhe/sheisunabletoattendapractice oragame. 4. Theathleteisexpectedtoreturnhis/heruniformingood,cleanandreusablecondition. 5. Studentsmustbeinattendanceforafullschooldaytoparticipateinathleticpracticeor game. Commit.Create.Collaborate. 12

16 Blatantdisrespectanddisregardoftheexpectationsmentionedabovewillresultinlimitedor revokedplayingtimeandthepotentialwithdrawalofthestudentfromtheathleticteamand competition. Responsibilities: Astudentmusthaveparentalapprovaltoparticipateontheteam.Apermissionslipwill besenthometoparents/guardiansatthebeginningofeachathleticseason. A student must have a physical exam and be in good physical health according to a licensedphysicianpriortojoiningtheteam.studentathletesmustpresentaphysician s statementtothecampusdirectororschoolnurse. Astudentmustbeingoodacademicstandinguponjoiningtheteam(aminimumofa C averageinallcourses)andmaintaina C averageinallclassesforthedurationof the athletic season. A grade of D or F in any class will automatically make the student ineligible. This policy may vary by campus. Directors will make all eligibility decisionsforathleticinvolvement. Somestudentsparticipatingintheathleticprogrammayberequiredtopresentagrade verification form (provided by the coach of the team) at the end of each quarter, to eachoftheirteachersforasignature. AnystudentwhohasincurredacategoryIIorhigherdisciplineviolationwillnotbeable toparticipateontheteamforthatquarter.astudentmayrequestreinstatementfor thefollowingquarter.approvalmustbegiventoastudentbythecampusdirector. Commit.Create.Collaborate. 13

17 ChicagoInternationalCharterSchoolDisciplineCode TheChicagoInternationalCharterSchool( CICS )expectsallstudentstoconductthemselves inasociallyresponsiblemanner.disciplinarymeasuresareusedtomaintainasafeand orderlyschoolenvironment,whichpromotescics philosophyofprovidingacollege preparatoryeducationforallstudents. TheCICSDisciplineCodeappliestotheactionsofstudentsduringschoolhours,beforeand afterschool,whileonschoolproperty,atallcicssponsoredevents,andwhentheactions affectthemissionofcics.studentsmayalsobesubjecttodisciplineforseriousactsof misconduct,whichoccureitheroff^campusorduringnon^schoolhours,whenthemisconduct disruptstheorderlyeducationprocessatcics. Eachdisciplinecasewillcarryitsownmeritandwillbeadjudicatedaccordingtothefacts accompanyingthecase.cics staffshallconsiderallmitigatingcircumstancespriorto disciplinaryaction.mitigatingcircumstancesshallinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing: Age,health,maturity,andacademicplacementofastudent Priorconduct Attitudeofastudent Cooperationofparents Willingnesstomakerestitution Seriousnessofoffense Willingnesstoenrollinastudentassistanceprogram Insomecases,CICSmaydeemreferralsfordrug/alcoholcounselingasanecessarycomponent ofthedisciplinaryaction.lossofprivilegesandcommunityservicemayalsobeconsidered. Communityservicemayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing: Repairingorcleaningpropertydamageasaresultoftheoffense; Participatinginlandscaping,gardeningorcleaninginsidethebuildingoroftheschool grounds; Participatinginprojectsthatbeautifytheschool,surroundingpropertyorthe community; Providingservicesthatimprovethelifeofcommunitymembers. Eachcategoryofoffenselistedbelowhasaminimumandmaximumdisciplinaryaction associatedwithit.afterconsideringtheactualdisciplinaryviolationandfactorssuchasthose listedabove,cicsstaffshalldeterminethedisciplinaryactionwithintheminimum/maximum rangetowhichthestudentshallbesubjected. Commit.Create.Collaborate. 14

18 CATEGORYI Theseactsofmisconductincludethefollowing: Eating,drinking,orchewinggumoutsideofthecafeteria** Runningand/ormakingexcessivenoiseinthehallorschoolbuildingorpremises Violatingthedresscode Persistenttardinesstoschoolorclass Failingtoabidebystatedschoolrulesorregulations Disruptingorpreventingteaching Lyingtoaschoolstaffmemberand/orhis/herdesignee Useofprofane,vulgar,orobscenewords,gesturesorotheractionsthatdisrupttheschool environment Beingdisrespectfultowardsastudent Gum,food,andbeverages:studentsmaynotchewgumatschool.Studentsmaynoteator drinkatunauthorizedtimesorplacesatschool Studentswhocommitanyoftheseactsaresubjecttoteacher^studentconferencesasthe resultofafirstoffenseandmay,asaresultofrepeatedviolationsanddependingonthe circumstances,besubjecttothemaximumpenaltyofaone^day,in^schoolsuspension.asa supplementand/oralternativetosuspension,schoolstaffmayrequirestudentstocomplete between1and8hoursofpublicserviceascommensuratewiththeseriousnessofoffense(s). % **Addendum:%Category%I% %"Chewinggumisnotallowedanywhere%onschoolgrounds,including thecafeteria." CATEGORYII Theseactsofmisconductincludethefollowingstudentbehaviorsthatdisrupttheeducational processatcics: RepeatedCategoryIviolations Useofintimidation,crediblethreatsofviolence,coercion,orpersistentseverebullying Cheating,Plagiarism,orCopyingother swork,orallowingotherstocopywork Truancy(Absencewithoutpermissionorjustcause) Repeateduseofprofane,vulgarorobscenewords,gesturesorotheractionswhichdisrupt theschoolenvironment Cuttingschool,class,detention,homeworkcenter,Saturdayschool,summerschool,or mandatoryschoolevents Commit.Create.Collaborate. 15

19 Insubordinationtowardsschoolstaffand/ortheirdesignee(Refusaltofolloworders, directionsorstatedschoolrules) Harassmentordiscriminationofothers Violatingthecivilrightsofothers Failingtocomplywithschoolimposedconsequences Alteringrecords Defamation Participationinactsdesignedtodisruptclassroomorschoolactivities. Repeatedfailuretofollowstatedschoolrulesandprocedures Using,possessing,sellingortransferringtobaccoproducts Forgery Actsthatobstructorinterrupttheinstructionalprocessintheclassroom Repeatedrefusaltoparticipateinclassroomactivitiesorcompleteacademicassignments. Fightingorunwantedphysicalcontactorthreateningofanystudentorstaffmember Playfighting,threatening,bullying,and/orintimidatingstudents Useofcellphones,pagersorotherelectronicdevices Leavingtheclassroomwithoutpermission Providingunauthorizedvisitorsaccesstothebuildingbefore,duringorafterschool Actionsthatdisrupttheschoolenvironment ViolationofCICSAcceptableUseofTechnologyguidelines Asaresultofafirstoffense,studentswhocommitanyoftheseactsaresubjecttooneafter schooloronesaturdayin5schooldetentionandateacher5studentconference.repeated violations,anddependingonthecircumstances,studentsmaybesubjecttothemaximum penaltyofafivedayout5of5schoolsuspensionandteacher5parentconference.thedegreeof thesuspension,whetherin5schoolorexternal,aswellaslengthofsuspension,shallbe determinedbycics staffand/orboardofdirectors.asasupplementand/oralternativeto suspension,schoolstaffmayrequirestudentstocompletebetween3and12hoursofpublic serviceascommensuratewiththeseriousnessofoffense(s). CATEGORYIII Theseactsofmisconductincludethosestudentbehaviorsthatveryseriouslydisruptthe orderlyeducationalprocessintheclassroom,intheschool,and/orontheschoolgrounds. Theseactsofmisconductincludethefollowing: RepeatedCategoryI&IIviolations Gambling Assaultonastudentoranyschoolemployee(Assaultisinterpretedasanattempttodo bodilyharmtoastudentortoanystaffmember) Arson Destructionofproperty Creatingafalsefirealarmormakingathreattocreateafalsefirealarm Commit.Create.Collaborate. 16

20 Possession,threateninguseof,andoruseofweapons5anyobjectthatiscommonlyusedto inflictbodilyharm,and/oranobjectthatisusedorintendedtobeusedinamannerthat mayinflictbodilyharm,eventhoughitsnormaluseisnotasaweapon,includingitemsthat aremockweapons. Anyactthatendangersthesafetyoftheotherstudents,teachersoranyschoolemployee Theft,lossordestructionofpersonalorschoolproperty Trespassing Participatingingangactivity Engaginginsexualactivityorinappropriatetouching Indecentexposure Hazing Use,possession,sale,ordeliveryofalcohol,illegaldrugs,narcotics,controlledsubstances, over5the5counterdrugs,contrabandorlookalikecontraband/drugs Studentswhocommitanyoftheseactsaresubjecttoathree5day,out5of5schoolsuspension andparent5teacherconferenceandmay,dependingonthecircumstances,besubjecttothe maximumpenaltyofexpulsion.asasupplementand/oralternativetosuspensionorexpulsion, schoolstaffmayrequirestudentstocompletebetween6and30hoursofpublicserviceas commensuratewiththeseriousnessofoffense(s). SUSPENSIONANDEXPULSION Whenastudent smisconductresultsintheneedtosuspendorexpelthestudent,the followingproceduresshallbefollowed: A. SuspensionNotExceedingTenSchoolDays:Studentssuspendedfortenschooldaysor lessshallbeaffordeddueprocessinthefollowingmanner: Schoolstaffmeetwiththestudenttodiscuss,investigate,andassessthesituation IfastudentisfoundtohaveviolatedtheCodeofConductinamannerthatwarrants suspension,thestudent sinfractionwillbeloggedinpowerschoolorappropriate StudentInformationSystem.Schoolstaff,inconsultationwiththeschool administration,determinesthedurationofthesuspensionandwhetherthesuspension isservedin5schoolorout5of5school Schoolstaffwillnotifythestudent sparentorguardianofthesituationandthe disciplinaryaction.schoolstaffwillbeavailableforafollow5upconferencewiththe familyifrequested Abehavioralcontractcontainingspecificbehaviorexpectationsmaybedrawnupand signedbythestudent,parent/guardianandschooldirector Studentsareallowedtomakeupworkfollowingtheirsuspensions.Uponreturningto school,itisthestudent sresponsibilitytomakeupworkinareasonabletime proportionaltotheirsuspension Commit.Create.Collaborate. 17

21 Ifastudentorparent/guardianisunsatisfiedwiththesuspension,thestudentand guardianmaypresenthis/herversionofeventstoregionalmanager/directorforthe SchoolManagementOrganizationthatmanagesthecampusonbehalfoftheChicago InternationalCharterSchool. B. SuspensionInExcessofTenDaysandExpulsion:Studentssuspendedformorethanten schooldaysand/orexpelledasaresultofgrossdisobedienceormisconductshallbe affordeddueprocessinthefollowingmanner: CICSwillrequestthatthestudent sparentsorguardianappearbeforethechicagocharter SchoolFoundation sboardofdirectors( Board ),anappointedhearingofficer,oraboard representative.suchrequestswillbemadebyregisteredorcertifiedmailandstatethe time,place,andpurposeofthemeeting.inadditiontoadvancedwrittennoticeofthe hearing,thestudentshallbeaffordedsufficienttimetoprepareforthehearing,therightto berepresentedbycounsel,andtherighttopresentevidence.theexpulsionhearingneed nottaketheformofajudicialorquasi5judicialhearing.innoeventshallahearingbe consideredpublic.further,atthediscretionoftheboard,thehearingmaybeclosedto thoseindividualsdeemedadvisable,exceptthestudent,thestudent sparentsorguardians, thestudent sattorney,atleastoneschoolofficial,andtheboard sattorneyatalltimes. Witnessesshallbeadmittedtoaclosedhearingonlytotheextentnecessarytotestify.In orderforanotherstudenttoactasawitness,signedwrittenconsentofthatstudent s guardianmustbeobtainedpriortothemeeting. IfastudentisexpelledfromChicagoInternational,itisapermanentexpulsionsothatthe studentmaynotreturntochicagointernationalatanytimeinthefuture.ifastudent wishestoappealhisorherexpulsionfromchicagointernational,therearetwooptions. First,theparentand/orstudentmayattendthenextregularlyscheduledmeetingofthe CICSBoardofDirectorsandappealthedecisiontotheBoardmembersinattendance. Second,theparentand/orstudentmayappealinwritingbysendingalettertotheBoardof Directorsbeforethenextregularlyscheduledboardmeetingstatingwhytheparentand/or studentfeelstheexpulsiondecisionshouldbeoverturned.theboardwilldiscussthe studentandexpulsiondecisionduringexecutivesessionandwillnotifytheparent/student inwritingofitsdecision. PROCEDURALGUIDEFORSTUDENTSWITHDISABILITIES Schoolofficialsmaysuspendstudentswithdisabilitiesandceaseeducationalservicesfora totalofupto10consecutiveor10cumulativeschooldaysinoneschoolyearwithout providingspecialeducationproceduralsafeguards.saturday,andbefore5andafter5school detentionsdonotcounttowardthe105daylimit.additionally,aslongasstudentswith disabilitiesarebeingprovidedwithspecialeducationservices,in5schoolsuspensionsdonot counttowardsthe105daylimit.directorsdonothavetosuspendstudentswithdisabilities forthemandatoryperiodssetforthinthiscodeforasingleoffense.thedirectorhas discretiontobeflexibleintheamountofdaysofsuspensiongiventoeachspecialeducation Commit.Create.Collaborate. 18

22 studentwithdisabilities.studentswithdisabilitiescanbesuspendedinexcessof10school daysincertaincircumstances.inordertosuspendastudentwithadisabilityinexcessof 10schooldays,theOfficeofDisputeResolutionMUSTfirstbeconsultedforapproval. Whenschoolofficialsanticipateareferralforexpulsionorforemergencyalternative placement,thefollowingapply: 1. Providewrittennoticetotheparent/guardianorsurrogateparentofthe interventionorconsequencebeingconsideredandthedateofanindividualized EducationProgram(IEP)meeting,whichmustbeheldwithin10daysofthedateof thedecisiontodisciplinethestudent.schoolmustalsoprovide parent/guardian/surrogatewithawrittencopyofnoticeofproceduralsafeguards. 2. TheIEPteammust: a. Determinewhetherthemisconductisrelatedtothestudent sdisabilityby reviewingallcurrentandrelevantinformation,includingevaluationand diagnosticresults,informationfromtheparent/guardian,observationsofthe student,andthestudent siep.thebehaviorisamanifestationofthe student sdisabilityif: i. Theconductinquestionwascausedbythestudent sdisabilityorhas adirectandsubstantialrelationshiptothestudent sdisability;and/or ii. Theconductinquestionwasthedirectresultoftheschool sfailureto implementthestudent siep. b. Reviewandrevise,ifnecessary,thebehaviorinterventionplanor,as necessary,developafunctionalbehaviorassessmentandinterventionplan toaddressthemisconduct.thebehaviorinterventionplanmustaddressthe misconductforwhichthestudentisbeingdisciplined. c. Determinetheappropriatenessofaninterimalternativeeducationalsetting, andasindicated,includeintheiepthoseservicesandmodificationsthatwill enablethestudenttocontinuetoparticipateinthegeneralcurriculumand addressthebehaviorsothatitwillnotrecur. Ifthestudent sbehaviorisnotamanifestationofthedisability,schoolofficialsmayapplycics CodeofConduct,takingintoconsiderationthestudent sspecialeducationanddisciplinary records.innoevent,however,maythestudentbesuspendedwithoutprovidingappropriate educationalservicesformorethan10consecutiveorcumulativeschooldaysinaschoolyear. Commit.Create.Collaborate. 19

23 ACCEPTABLEUSEOFTECHNOLOGY This Student Acceptable Use Policy ( Policy ) sets forth the standards governing Chicago International Charter School (CICS) authorized users access to local, state, national, and internationalsourcesofinformationthroughtheinternet,thecicsnetwork,andcomputerand electronicmail( e5mail )access.thispolicysetsforththerulesunderwhichstudentusersmay continuetheiraccesstoanduseoftheseresources.thispolicypromotestheethical,legal,and school5related use of the Internet, CICS network, electronic mail and computer access. This PolicyisincompliancewiththeChildren sinternetprotectionact. AccesstotheInternet,CICSnetwork,andcomputerandelectronicmailaccessisaprivilegethat isprovidedtostudentusersforeducationalpurposes.theseresourcesprovidestudentswith effectivemeansofcommunicationandresearchandshouldbeusedinamannerthatdoesnot violatethecicsschoolpolicyandregulationsestablishedbythecicsboardofdirectors. I. GENERALPROVISIONS AuthorizedUsers:CICSprovidecomputersandnetworkcapabilitiestostudentsforthe purposeofenhancinginstructionthroughtechnologicalresources.cicsusesfiltering andblockingtechnologytoprotectagainstmaterialsthatareobscene,pornographic,or harmfultominors.cicsmaymakeinternetaccesstoe5mailavailabletostudentsonthe CICSnetworksasaneducationalresource.ItisageneralpolicyofCICStopromotethe useofcomputersinamannerthatisresponsible,legalandappropriate.studentuseof CICSnetworkisaprivilege.Astudent sfailuretoadheretothepolicywillresultinthe revocationofthestudent saccessprivileges.shouldastudent saccessprivilegebe revoked,thereshallbenoobligationonthepartofcicstoprovideasubsequent opportunityforaccesstothecicsnetwork. CICSusesfilteringsoftwaretoscreenInternetsitesformaterialsthatareobscene, pornographicorharmfultominors.theinternetisacollectionofthousandsof worldwidenetworksandorganizationsthatcontainmillionsofpagesofinformation. Usersarecautionedthatmanyofthesepagesincludeoffensive,sexuallyexplicit,and inappropriatematerial.ingeneralitisdifficulttoavoidatleastsomecontactwiththis materialwhileusingtheinternet.usersaccessingtheinternetdosoattheirownrisk andcicsandthechicagopublicschools(cps)andthecityofchicagoarenot responsibleformaterialviewedordownloadedfromusersfromtheinternet.ifa studentgainsaccesstoinappropriate,obscene,pornographicand/orharmfulmaterial, CICS,CPSandtheCityofChicagowillnotbeliable.Tominimizetheserisks,youruseof theinternet,thecicsnetwork,andcomputerandelectronicmailisgovernedbythis Policy. II. USEOFINTERNET,COMPUTERACCESSANDELECTRONICMAIL ImproperuseoftheInternet,computeraccess,andelectronicmailisprohibited.Usesof theinternetcomputeraccessandelectronicmailthatareprohibitedincludethe following: Commit.Create.Collaborate. 20

24 1. UseoftheCICSnetworkfor,orinsupportof,anyillegalpurposes 2. UseoftheCICSnetworkfor,orinsupportof,anyobsceneorpornographic purposes;thisincludestheretrievingorviewingofanysexuallyexplicit materials,failingtousetheinternet,computeraccessand inamanner consistentwiththispolicy. 3. ViolationofanyprovisionsofIllinoisSchoolStudentRecordsAct,whichgoverns students righttoprivacyandtheconfidentialmaintenanceofcertain informationincluding,butnotlimitedto,astudent sgradesandtestscores 4. Useofprofanity,obscenityorlanguagethatisgenerallyconsideredoffensiveor threateningtopersonsofaparticularrace,gender,religion,sexualorientation, ortopersonswithdisabilities 5. Reposting orforwardingpersonalcommunicationswithouttheauthor sprior consent 6. Copyingcommercialsoftwareinviolationofstate,federalorinternational copyrightlaws 7. UsingtheCICSnetworkforfinancialgainorforthetransactionofanybusinessor commercialactivities 8. Plagiarizing(claiminganotherperson swritingasyourown)anyinformation gainedonorthroughthecicsnetworkoranyothernetworkprovider 9. UsingtheCICSnetworkforpoliticallobbying 10. IntentionallydisruptingtheuseoftheCICSnetworkforotherusers,including disruptiveuseofanyprocess,program,ortoolforascertainingpasswordsor engagingin hacking ofanykind,including,butnotlimitedto,theillegalor unlawfulentryintoanelectronicsystemtogainsecretinformation 11. ProvidingaccesstotheCICSnetworktoviolateanyprovisionsoftheCICSCode ofconduct 12. Usingamodemtodialintoanyonlineserviceprovider,InternetServiceProvider (I.S.P)orconnectthroughaDigitalSubscriberLine(DSL)whileconnectedtothe CICSnetwork,asthisposesasecurityrisktotheCICSnetwork III. GENERALINFORMATION TheprivilegeofusingtheCICSnetworkisfreetostudentsofCICS.Thestudenttowhom anaccountonthecicsnetworkisissuedisresponsible,atalltimes,foritsproperuse.a responsiblestudentuserofthecicsnetwork: 1. MaykeepafreeaccountontheCICSnetworkaslongasheorsheisastudentin CICS 2. MayusetheInternettoresearchassignedclassroomprojects 3. MayusetheInternettosende5mailtootherusersoftheCICSnetworkandto peoplearoundtheglobe,solongasitrelatestoprojectsassignedtothestudent byschoolstaff 4. MayusetheInternettoexploreothercomputersystems,solongasitrelatesto projectsassignedtostudentsbyschoolstaff 5. Doesnotgivehisorherpasswordtoanotherperson Commit.Create.Collaborate. 21

25 6. Understandsthatnoneofhisorhercommunicationsandinformationaccessible throughthecicsnetworkisconsideredprivateorconfidentialandcicsreserves therighttoaccessalluseraccounts,atanytime,includingstudent 7. UnderstandsthePolicybeforeloggingon 8. UnderstandsthatifthePolicyisviolated,thestudent saccountonthecics networkwillberevoked 9. UnderstandsthatifheorsheisremovedfromCICS networkbyaschoolfaculty memberthatheorshehastherighttoappealtheremovalwithinthirty5(30) days,inwriting,tothedirectoroftheschool;thecicsdirector sdecisionshall befinal 10. UnderstandsthatifheorsheisremovedfromtheCICSnetwork,thereshallbe noobligationtoprovideasubsequentopportunitytoaccessthecicsnetwork IV. PARENT/GUARDIANCONSENTFORUSEOFCICSNETWORK Priortotheactivationofastudent saccountonthecicsnetwork,theparentorguardian ofthestudentmustprovidewrittenauthorization(locatedonthefirstpageofthe communityhandbook). V. STUDENTACKNOWLEDGEMENTANDINTERNETTEST AllstudentstowhomanaccountontheCICSnetworkhasbeenassignedshallsignaform acknowledgingtherequirementsofthepolicyonstudentacceptableuseandverifyinghis orhersuccessfulcompletionofthecicsnetworkstudentinternetorientation VI. WAIVEROFPRIVACY,MONITORING,ENFORCMENT Usersdonothaveapersonalprivacyinterestinanythingcreated,receivedorstoredon theinternet,cicsnetwork,orelectronicmailsystems,asthesesystemsareneither securenorprivate. Usersexpresslywaiveanyrighttoprivacyinanythingcreated,stored,andorreceivedwhile usingcicscomputerequipmentorinternetaccess.usersconsenttoallowcicspersonnelto accessandreviewallmaterialscreated,stored,sentorreceivedbytheuserthroughanyofthe CICSnetworkorInternetconnections. CICShastherighttomonitorandloganyandallaspectsofitscomputersystemincluding,but notlimitedto,monitoringinternet,cicsnetwork,andelectronicmailusetoensurethatthese resourcesarebeingusedforeducationalandschool5relatedpurposes,consistentwiththis Policy. Whenafacultymemberdeterminesthatastudenthasmadeaninappropriateuseofcomputer equipmentortheinternetthefacultymembermayremovethestudentfromthecicsnetwork. ThestudentmayappealthedecisiontotheDirectorofCICSwithin30daysofrevocation. Commit.Create.Collaborate. 22

26 GeneralInformation Textbooks,LibraryBooks,Audio/VisualEquipment&OtherSchoolMaterials All books are inspected andassigned to students at the beginning of the school year and are inspectedandcollectedattheendoftheschoolyear.itistheresponsibilityofcicsstudentsto returntextbooks,librarybooksandanyotherschoolmaterialsattheendoftheschoolyearin goodcondition.inaccordancewiththedspolicy,itistheresponsibilityofaparent/guardianto instill respect of property in their children. Thus, parents MUST assume responsibility for damage to or loss of any textbooks, library books, audio/visual equipment or other school materialsusedbytheirchild/children.replacementcostsand/ordamagefineswillbeassessed foranylostordamagedmaterials.thesefinesmustbepaidinfull,incash,beforeafinalreport cardwillbeissued,transferofrecordssent,orregistrationacceptedforthenextschoolyear. The teachers, in conjunction with the Campus Directors, Team Leaders and Dean s, will determinethesefees.thus,parentsmustassumeresponsibilityfordamagetoorlossofany textbooks, library books, audio/visual equipment,computer, electronicdevice or other schoolmaterialsusedbytheirchild/children. CellPhonesandOtherElectronicDevices Cellphonesandotherelectronicdevices(includingaccessories) thatarebroughttoschoolbyastudent: MUSTbeturnedoffbeforeenteringthebuilding. MUST remain off and packed out5of5sight until deposited in the appropriate bin or container within student s homeroomatthebeginningoftheschoolday. MUST be deposited in the bin provided in the student s homeroomeachmorning. EachBinwillbestoredinalockedandsecurelocationthroughouttheschoolday. Cellphonesandotherelectronic devices(including accessories) shall be returned to studentsattheveryendoftheschoolday. NOEXCEPTIONS. Whileonanoff^campusschooleventorfieldtrip: Possessionofpersonalcellphonesandelectronicdevicesisprohibited. Anycellphoneorelectronicdevicecarriedbyastudentmustbeleftathomebefore departureordepositedinthebinprovidedinthestudent shomeroomeachmorning. A student s failure to have a cell phone or electronic devise turn off and pack^out^of^sight beforedepositingitinhisorherhomeroombin,orastudent spossessionofacellphoneor electronicdevicewhileattendingaschooleventoffieldtrip,constitutesacategoryioffense. Any subsequent failure to have a cell phone or electronic devise turn off and pack^out^of^ sight while inside a school building constitutes a Category II Offense, and the cell phone or devicewillbeconfiscatedbythedirectorordeanuntilaparent/guardianconferenceoccurs. Commit.Create.Collaborate. 23

27 The* school* expressly* disclaims* liability* for* any* lost* or* stolen* cell* phones* brought* to* school. EachcampuswilldeterminespecificconsequenceswithDirector/Deandiscretion. Electronicdevice meansanybatteryorelectric5powereditemnotspecificallyauthorizedby theschool,includingbutnotlimitedtoe5readers,hand5heldgames,gamesystems,ipods,ipod Nanos,iPads,tablets,andsimilardevices. Parentsareurgedtohelpchildrenunderstandwhytheseitemsarenottobebroughttoschool andwhy. STUDENTSARENOTALLOWEDTOUSECELLULARPHONES(OROTHERELECTRONICDEVICES) FOR ANY PURPOSE DURING SCHOOL HOURS. ALL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STUDENTS ANDPARENTSMUSTBEDONETHROUGHTHEMAINOFFICE. ArticlesNotToBeBroughtToSchool Objectsthatcreateasafetyhazardorinterferewithschoolprocedureshouldnotbebroughtto school. Undesirable objects will be confiscated if brought to school without the teacher s permission.any%money%sent%to%school%with%your%child%should%be%kept%to%a%minimum.%%the*school* is*not*responsible*for*any*money*that*is*sent*to*school*with*your*child.%% MarkingClothing Articlesofclothing,boots,tennisshoes,andlunchboxesshouldbemarkedwiththechild s name,andgrade,orroomnumbersotheymaybereturnediflost. UniformDressCode ThespiritoftheUniformDressCodeistocreatethebestpossiblelearningcommunityforallstudents.It isourbeliefthatgooddressandworkhabitsreflectaproperschoolattitude.studentsareexpectedto be dressed in their school uniform and groomed in a manner that will not be disruptive to the educationalprocess,constituteahealthorsafetyhazard,orviolatecivillaw.theyarerequiredtobein proper school uniform dress code during school hours, while on campus, and on field trips unless otherwisenotified.allshirts,sweatshirts,andgymclothes(shirts,shorts,joggers)musthaveaschool logoimprint. Dressingdownondesignateddressdowndaysisaprivilege.Whendressingdown,studentsmaywear bluejeans,theappropriatecoloredshirt,andappropriate/safeshoes. THEFOLLOWINGITEMSARENOTALLOWEDTOBEWORNINSCHOOL Nosunglasses Nosandals/flipflops Notanktops Notightfittingshirts/tops Nojeans(exceptspecifieddressdowndays) Nosleevelessshirts Notightpants(asdeterminedbyadministration) Nohangingbelts Nohairglitter/bodyglitter Nocargopants Nohoopordanglingearrings(forsafetyreasons) Nojackets Nohoodedsweatshirtsexceptthosewithlogo Nokeycords Commit.Create.Collaborate. 24