HUSD4 Student Handbook 2016-2017

Heyworth C.U.S.D. #4 Student Handbook 2016-17
Mission Statement
Heyworth Community Unit School District #4 is committed to excellence in education
through the following guiding principles:
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Encourage community involvement
Promote excellence
Provide facilities conducive to learning
Empower all students to achieve maximum potential
Utilize visionary, innovative curriculum and technology
Expect professional and dedicated staff
Student Handbook
This student handbook contains policies and procedures that were in place at the time the
handbook was published. Since the publication of this handbook, some items may have
become inaccurate or incorrect due to changes in school board policy, administrative
procedures, or building procedures. Some board policies or administrative procedures
referenced in this handbook are not completely included, but have been edited to convey
essential information. The complete board policy may be viewed online at
www.husd4.org. The handbook and school rules in effect in this handbook apply to all
school-sponsored events, even those occurring off-campus.
About Heyworth Community Unit School District No. 4
Heyworth, is a public school district located in McLean County, Illinois, with all
attendance centers located in Heyworth, Illinois. The district is organized under the laws
of the State of Illinois for the purpose of providing its residents with schools for grades
K-12, for the education of all eligible persons in the district. The district operates the
following facilities in Heyworth:
UNIT OFFICE
522 E. Main Street
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-3727
FAX (309) 473-2220
www.husd4.org
Superintendent of Schools: Ty Wolf, [email protected]
Unit Secretary: Gina Marr, [email protected]
Unit Payroll/Business Operations: Tammy Tucker, [email protected]
Unit Bookkeeper: Amy Sieg, [email protected]
Director of Technology: Dan Zobel, [email protected]
Special Educator Administrator: Jennifer Maxwell-Killion, [email protected]
HEYWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Prekindergarten-6th Grade)
100 S. Joselyn Street
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2822
FAX (309) 473-9013
Principal: Brian Bradshaw, [email protected]
HEYWORTH JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL (7th-12th grade)
308 W. Cleveland Street
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2322
FAX (309) 473-2323
Principal: Lisa Taylor, [email protected]
HEYWORTH BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chuck Brannock, [email protected]
Angi Bobsin, [email protected]
Jenn Patrick, [email protected]
Justin Johnsen, [email protected]
Kelly Rewerts, [email protected]
Jean Schmidt, [email protected]
Jim Monteggia, [email protected]
SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION
(309) 473-3429
Director: Chris Strange, [email protected]
Handbook Committee (Parent-Teacher Advisory) Members
Mr. Jeff Asmus
Mrs. Shelli Billingsley
Mrs. Katie Bruemmer
Ms. Jori Cooper
Mrs. Kathy Nelson
Mr. Brian Bradshaw
Ms. Toni Kirby
Mr. Charlie Lockenour
Mrs. Erin McArdle
Mrs. Kelly Rackauskas
Ms. Rhonda Reinitz
Mrs. Regina Brown
Mrs. Kelly Huey
Mrs. Mysti Vaughn
Mrs. Lora Bemont
Mrs. Michelle Carr
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Change of Address/Telephone Number/Email
It is very important that every student maintains a current address and telephone number
record at the school office. This includes work number(s) where parent(s)/guardians(s) can
be reached during the day. Parent(s)/guardian(s) should notify the school immediately if
there is a change of address or telephone number during the school year or use Skyward to
make the change.
Emergency Notification Information
At registration, all parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide the school with emergency
notification information. It is extremely important that the school have the following
information, so that a student may be taken care of if he/she becomes ill or is injured:
parent(s)/guardian(s) work and home telephone numbers
name of student’s doctor
name and telephone number of a neighbor or relative, who could take care of the student
if the parent(s)/guardian(s) is/are not available
Emergency Situations/School Closings
Heyworth CUSD No. 4 has detailed plans and procedures for emergency situations that
may arise in relation to school. Included are plans for fires and explosions, tornadoes and
tornado alerts, winter snowstorms, bomb threats, civil disturbances, earthquakes, air
pollutants, and vehicle accidents involving students. Emergency information is posted
throughout each school building. Each classroom teacher reviews the emergency
information with students and disaster drills are practiced, to prepare students and teachers,
for getting to the best safety location in the event of an emergency. In an emergency
situation, parent(s)/guardian(s) must go through the office to release a student from school.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT STUDENTS AND PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S)
REFRAIN FROM CALLING THE SCHOOL OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’
HOMES DURING AN EMERGENCY OR BAD WEATHER ADVISORY. Phone
lines are needed by school personnel to provide for the safety and well-being of the
students. In cases where notification is advisable, school plans call for the notification of
parent(s)/guardian(s) directly, or by area/local radio and television stations.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
LOCKDOWNS
A “lockdown” is a situation where all students are locked into a classroom and no one is
allowed to be in the hallways for any reason. A lockdown might be required for a random
drug search using law enforcement dogs or for a crisis situation. In the event of a situation
that requires any/all of our school buildings to be under a lockdown status, parents are
requested to NOT contact the schools. In a lockdown situation, school officials will be
busy managing the situation and leading the building’s students and staff. Parents will be
notified after the lockdown using either the School Messenger process or a note/e-mail
home, depending on the situation.
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PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) SHOULD NOT CALL RADIO OR TELEVISION
STATIONS CONCERNING SCHOOL CLOSINGS. FIRST ANNOUNCEMENTS
WILL BE MADE NO LATER THAN 6:30 A.M. WHEN SCHOOL WILL NOT BE
HELD ON ANY GIVEN DAY.
School closing information is announced on the following stations:
Radio:
WJBC (1230 AM), WBNQ (101.5 FM), WBWN (B104.1 FM)– Bloomington
WHOW - Clinton
Television: WHOI-TV (Channel 19) - Peoria
WEEK-TV (NBC Channel 25) – Peoria
School Messenger/Skyward
Heyworth CUSD 4 uses an automated telephone dialing system entitled School Messenger
in order to better inform parents of school closings and emergency situations. The School
Messenger system automatically dials parents’ telephone numbers of record with
information that is posted by administration. This system will be used IN ADDITION to
the normal processes of posting closings on our website and contacting the radio and
television stations. Parents are encouraged to enter additional numbers (work numbers, cell
numbers, etc.) at which you would like to receive these notifications. To add or change
your School Messenger contact information, simply update it in the Family Access
Information in Skyward.
*School closings will be posted on the district website at www.husd4.org
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Access to District’s Public Records
The district will respond to all requests under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act from all
persons desiring access to and copying the district’s public records. Electronically stored public
records, including email messages containing material that a school official or employee made or
received as part of his/her official responsibilities that contain informational data appropriate for
preservation shall be preserved and cataloged separately from non-public electronic
communications. The board president or school superintendent shall report to the board at each
regular meeting any requests made under the Freedom of Information Act and will also report the
status of the response. Copy fees are set periodically by the board.
Accidents and Insurance
Accident insurance, including catastrophic coverage for athletes, is provided for all students by the
school district. The coverage is supplemental to family coverage and covers only school-time
accidents. Student accident insurance is provided for extra-curricular athletics. Accidents should
be reported to a teacher/coach or principal immediately.
Accident Reports
All students, whether insured through the school or not, must immediately report any accident or
injury to the teacher or coach in charge of the activity. In the case of an accident, the student, after
reporting to the instructor, can pick up a claim form in the school office. They will be informed
about the claim requirements at that time. Please be advised that the school makes no decisions on
insurance claims.
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Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination
Heyworth Community Unit School District No. 4 policy insures that equal educational
opportunities are offered to students regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or
disability.
Assembly Programs
Different types of assembly programs will be held throughout the school year. It is expected that
students show the respect customarily extended to speakers, performers, and other guests who visit
the school.
Asbestos Information
Asbestos Statement
To: District employees, maintenance personnel, contractors, parent(s)/guardian(s), and students
From: Dr. Ty Wolf, Superintendent
Re:
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Act (AHERA) of 1986 Notification of Asbestos Containing
Materials (ACM) in the School Building
Date: August 2016
This is to inform you of the status of Heyworth Community Unit School District No. 4
asbestos management plan(s). It has been determined by the Illinois Department of Public Health
and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency that asbestos is a potential health hazard, and
that precautions should be taken to avoid disturbing any asbestos containing materials.
As required, our building(s) were initially inspected for asbestos. Our inspection was
conducted in April 2013. The AHERA requires that a visual surveillance of asbestos containing
areas is completed every six months, and that a re-inspection conducted every three years. Any
evidence of disturbance or change in conditions, will be documented in the management plan as
required.
The inspection/management plan is available for public review in the Elementary and Jr./Sr.
High School offices. Should you wish to review the plans, please call to make an appointment
between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Any concerns relative to asbestos containing materials should be directed to the
superintendent at 522 E. Main Street, Heyworth, IL 61745, (309) 473-3727.
Building Access Before and After School
Elementary School- At the Elementary School, students may not enter the building prior to 8:15
a.m. unless they are eating breakfast. Refer to Breakfast section regarding procedures. During
inclement weather, elementary school students may enter the building prior to 8:15 a.m. but are
required to sit in the entry way and hallway until school begins. Students who are in the building
for academic support/assistance, or who are making up work, are encouraged to make
appointments for teacher conferences before or after school. At the end of the day, students are to
leave the building by 3:15 p.m.
For activities in the building that take place before 8:15 a.m. and after 3:15 p.m., a faculty
sponsor must be present when the students are in the building.
Jr/Sr High School-At the Jr./Sr. High School, students may not enter the building prior to 7:15
am. Students should not linger in the hallways but shall gather in the cafeteria area. At the end of
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the day, students are to leave the building by 3:30 p.m. Students who are in the building for
academic support/assistance, or who are making up work, are encouraged to make appointments
for teacher conferences before or after school. For activities in the building that take place before
8:00 a.m. and after 3:30 p.m., a faculty sponsor must be present when the students are in the
building.
Care and Use of the Buildings and Campus
Elementary School- Failure to practice respect for the school campus, by damaging either the
facilities themselves, or the equipment contained in the facilities, will result in disciplinary action.
Junior-Senior High School- During lunch periods, students are not allowed in hallways at any
time unless returning from lunch to the cafeteria and/or in the south hallway for restroom access.
Violators of any of these rules will be penalized. Failure to practice respect for the school campus,
by damaging either the facilities themselves, or the equipment contained in the facilities, will result
in disciplinary action.
Complaint Procedures
Complaints are best solved at the level of the source of the problem. The four basic steps outlined
below should be followed to provide due process at the local level.
1. Try to resolve the issue first with the staff member involved, i. e. – teacher, coach, etc.
2. If the issue cannot be resolved with the staff member involved, contact the staff member’s
direct supervisor for a meeting to discuss the issue. In most cases, you would contact the
building Principal.
3. If the issue cannot be resolved at that level, contact the Superintendent to arrange to discuss
the issue with the Superintendent.
4. If the issue is still not resolved, arrange with the superintendent for the issue to be discussed
at the Board of Education level. The superintendent will gather the facts of the case for
presentation to the board. The superintendent will also advise you of your rights as you
prepare to meet with the board. If you feel your rights have been violated, you should
notify the District Complaint Manager as outlined in the Grievance Procedure section of
this handbook.
Crossing Guards
Crossing guards are normally provided at the corners of Main and Joselyn, Cole and Joselyn, and
Emery and Cleveland. Parent(s)/guardian(s) should insist that students cross only at the crossings
that are manned by guards. Students waiting to cross at a crossing guard station will remain on the
curb until they are told to cross by the guard. The crossing guard will enter the street and then will
signal for students to cross.
Daily Announcements – Junior-Senior High School- The purpose of the Daily Announcements
is to give official information to the student body concerning the activities of the school. The Daily
Announcements are issued from the principal’s office each morning, read over the school’s public
address system, and posted on the district website. Teachers and students who have material for
the Daily Announcements should be handed in to the secretary on the day prior to its appearance in
the Daily Announcements. It is the student’s responsibility to read the Daily Announcements if
he/she missed first period.
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Distribution of Non-School Publications
A student or group of students seeking to distribute more than 10 copies of the same
material on one or more days to students must comply with the following guidelines:
1. The student(s) must notify the building principal of the intent to distribute, in
writing, at least 24 hours before distributing the material. No prior approval of the
material is required.
2. The material may be distributed at times and locations selected by the building
principal, such as, before the beginning or ending of classes at a central location
inside the building.
3. The building principal may impose additional requirements whenever necessary to
prevent disruption, congestion, or the perception that the material is schoolendorsed.
4. Distribution must be done in an orderly and peaceful manner, and may not be
coercive.
5. The distribution must be conducted in a manner that does not cause additional work
for school personnel. Students who distribute material are responsible for cleaning
up any materials left on school grounds.
6. Students must not distribute material that:
a. Will cause substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and
discipline of the school or school activities;
b. Violates the rights of others, including but not limited to, material that is
libelous, invades the privacy of others, or infringes on a copyright;
c. Is socially inappropriate or inappropriate due to the students’ maturity level,
including but not limited to, material that is obscene, pornographic, or
pervasively lewd and vulgar, contains indecent and vulgar language, or sexting
as defined by School Board policy and Student Handbook;
d. Is reasonably viewed as promoting illegal drug use; or
7. A student may use the School District’s Uniform Grievance Procedure to resolve a
complaint.
8. Whenever these guidelines require written notification, the appropriate administrator
may assist the student in preparing such notification.
A student or group of students seeking to distribute 10 or fewer copies of the same
publication on one or more days to students must distribute such material at times and
places and in a manner that will not cause substantial disruption of the proper and orderly
operation and discipline of the school or school activities and in compliance with
paragraphs 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Students are prohibited from accessing and/or distributing at school any pictures, written
material, or electronic material, including material from the Internet or from a blog, that:
1. Will cause substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline
of the school or school activities;
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2. Violates the rights of others, including but not limited to material that is libelous,
invades the privacy of others, or infringes on a copyright;
3. Is socially inappropriate or inappropriate due to maturity level of the students,
including but not limited to material that is obscene, pornographic, or pervasively
lewd and vulgar, or contains indecent and vulgar language;
4. Is primarily intended for the immediate solicitation of funds; or
The distribution of non-school-sponsored written material must occur at a time and place
and in a manner that will not cause disruption, be coercive, or result in the perception that
the distribution or the material is endorsed by the school district.
Early Dismissal
On days when there is an early dismissal, students will ride their regular bus route home or follow
their regular procedure for getting home at the end of the day (unless stated differently, on the form
the elementary school uses). Parent(s)/guardian(s) will need to make arrangements if they will not
be home at the time the bus arrives. It is important to check the calendar for these dates.
In the event it becomes necessary to close school because of weather or any other emergency
situation an announcement will be made on the school website, by use of School Messenger, and
on the following stations:
WJBC (1230 AM), WBNQ (101.5 FM), WBWN (B104.1 FM) – Bloomington
WHOI-TV (Channel 19) – Peoria
WEEK-TV (NBC Channel 25) – Peoria
In the event a decision is made to cancel school the night before, or dismiss early during the
day,the above stations will be contacted. Please do not call the radio stations or the schools
regarding school closings and dismissals. Listen to the radio, check the website, etc.
Radio:
Television:
Field Trips
Students may take one or more field trips during the school year. Usually the trips are related to
some area being studied at that time. Students will not be allowed to participate in a field trip
without returning a signed parent permission slip prior to departure. Bus safety rules are to be
followed during the field trips. Students should remember to be courteous and attentive while on
the trip and to follow instructions of the bus driver, teacher, parent chaperones, and field trip
guides. Students who misbehave on field trips are liable to school discipline by teachers and the
principal. Students displaying inappropriate classroom conduct may lose field trip privileges at the
principal’s discretion.
Some extracurricular activities provide students the opportunity to go on overnight trips.
Participation in these trips is a privilege and proper behavior is expected. Students participating are
representing Heyworth schools, the community, and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Prior to departure
from the school for any overnight trip, all student luggage and personal items may be inspected by
a supervising adult. All beverage containers must be empty at the time of inspection and purchased
beverages should not have been opened prior to inspection.
Grievance Procedure
Students, parents/guardians, employees, or community members should notify any District
Complaint Manager if they believe that the Board of Education, its employees, or agents
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have violated their rights guaranteed by the State or federal Constitution, State or federal
statute, or Board policy, or have a complaint regarding:
1. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act;
2. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;
3. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
4. Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.;
5. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.;
6. Equal Employment Opportunities Act (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act), 42 U.S.C.
§ 2000e et seq.;
7. Sexual harassment (Illinois Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972);
8. The misuse of funds received for services to improve educational opportunities for
educationally disadvantaged or deprived children;
9. Curriculum, instructional materials, programs;
10. Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act, 820 ILCS 180;
11. Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, 820 ILCS 112;
12. Provision of services to homeless students; or
13. Illinois Whistleblower Act, 740 ILCS 174/1 et seq.
The Complaint Manager will attempt to resolve complaints without resorting to this
grievance procedure and, if a complaint is filed, to address the complaint promptly and
equitably. The right of a person to prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint filed
hereunder shall not be impaired by the person's pursuit of other remedies. Use of this
grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies and use of this
grievance procedure does not extend any filing deadline related to the pursuit of other
remedies. All deadlines may be extended by the Complaint Manager as he or she deems
appropriate. As used in this policy, “school business days” means days on which the
District’s main office is open.
1. Filing a Complaint
A person (hereinafter Complainant) who wishes to avail him or herself of this
grievance procedure may do so by filing a complaint with any District Complaint
Manager. The Complainant shall not be required to file a complaint with a particular
Complaint Manager and may request a Complaint Manager of the same sex. The
Complaint Manager may request the Complainant to provide a written statement
regarding the nature of the complaint or require a meeting with the
parent(s)/guardian(s) of a student. The Complaint Manager shall assist the
Complainant as needed.
2. Investigation
The Complaint Manager will investigate the complaint or appoint a qualified person
to undertake the investigation on his or her behalf. If the Complainant is a student,
the Complaint Manager will notify his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) that they may
attend any investigatory meetings in which their child is involved. The complaint
and identity of the Complainant will not be disclosed except: (1) as required by law
or this policy, or (2) as necessary to fully investigate the complaint, or (3) as
authorized by the Complainant.
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The identity of any student witnesses will not be disclosed except: (1) as required by
law or any collective bargaining agreement, or (2) as necessary to fully investigate
the complaint, or (3) as authorized by the parent/guardian of the student witness, or
by the student if the student is 18 years or age or older.
Within 30 school business days of the date the complaint was filed, the Complaint
Manager shall file a written report of his or her findings with the Superintendent.
The Complaint Manager may request an extension of time. If a complaint of sexual
harassment contains allegations involving the Superintendent, the written report
shall be filed with the Board of Education, which will make a decision in
accordance with Section 3 of this policy. The Superintendent will keep the Board
informed of all complaints.
3. Decision and Appeal
Within 5 school business days after receiving the Complaint Manager's report, the
Superintendent shall mail his or her written decision to the Complainant by U.S.
mail, first class, as well as the Complaint Manager.
Within 10 school business days after receiving the Superintendent’s decision, the
Complainant may appeal the decision to the Board of Education by making a written
request to the Complaint Manager. The Complaint Manager shall promptly forward
all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Board of Education. Within
30 school business days, the Board of Education shall affirm, reverse, or amend the
Superintendent’s decision or direct the Superintendent to gather additional
information for the Board. Within 5 school business days of the Board’s decision,
the Superintendent shall inform the Complainant of the Board’s action.
This grievance procedure shall not be construed to create an independent right to a
Board of Education hearing. The failure to strictly follow the timelines in this
grievance procedure shall not prejudice any party.
Appointing Complaint Managers
The Superintendent shall appoint at least two Complaint Managers, one of each gender. The
District's Nondiscrimination Coordinator, if any, may be appointed a Complaint Manager.
The Superintendent shall insert into this policy the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of current Complaint Managers.
Name
Dr. Ty Wolf, Superintendent
Jennifer Maxwell-Killion
Address
522 East Main
308 W Cleveland
Heyworth, IL 61745
Heyworth, IL 61745
309/473-3727
309/473-2322
Telephone
Lockers
Elementary School- Some 5th and all 6th grade students are assigned a hall locker. The school
maintains ownership and reserves the right to open and inspect lockers at any time. Students
should have NO expectation of privacy in regards to the school lockers. Students are expected to
keep their lockers clean.
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If a student cannot leave money and/or valuables at home, he/she must be certain to keep his/her
locker locked. Students should be especially careful to keep clothing and valuables locked.
If a student’s lock is not working properly, he/she should tell their teacher immediately. Students
should not tell anyone their locker combination(s).
Junior-Senior High School- Each student is assigned a hall locker and a PE locker. The school
maintains ownership and reserves the right to open and inspect lockers at any time. Students
should have NO expectation of privacy in regards to the school lockers. Students are expected to
keep their lockers clean. If a student cannot leave money and/or valuables at home, he/she must be
certain to keep his/her locker locked. Students should be especially careful to keep clothing and
valuables locked in a locker during PE class. If a student’s PE padlock is not working properly,
he/she should tell the PE instructor immediately and he/she will be issued a new one. Students
should not tell anyone their locker combination(s) and will be charged for replacement locks.
Lost and Found
Elementary School- Student coats, jackets, sweaters, caps, boots, gym shoes, and other valuables
sent or worn to school should be clearly labeled with the student’s name and grade. Use caution in
allowing articles of sentimental or monetary value to be brought to school.
Any article found by a student is to be turned in to the school office immediately. Loss of personal
articles should be reported to the school office as soon as possible. Returned articles may be
picked up in the school office upon proper identification. All lost and found items are discarded or
donated to charities at the end of every month. If students lose an item, they must report them to
the school office as soon as possible.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
The report card cannot possibly communicate to parent(s)/guardian(s) everything which the teacher
would like to express or everything which the parent(s)/guardian(s) would like to know. An
opportunity for parent-teacher conferences is provided soon after the end of the first quarter, but
conferences are encouraged at any time throughout the year through the initiative of either the
parent(s)/guardian(s) or the teacher as the need arises.
Integrated Pest Management Program
The State of Illinois has mandated that an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program be used in
controlling insect pests in schools. IPM programs will include the use of a variety of pest
management tools including non-chemical and chemical choices. Heyworth CUSD4 has an IPM
program, which incorporates building maintenance, sanitation, physical barriers and pesticide
application. Heyworth CUSD4 contracts with a local pest management service to assist in our
program. You may request prior notification two days in advance of any pesticide application if
you wish. Call the District office if you would like your name on a notification list. Our pest
management service is not responsible for providing prior notification in instances where there is
an imminent threat to health or property. Examples of such instances include pesticide applications
where stinging or biting insects are posing a threat to student's health, or pesticide applications
where the insects may spread to numerous locations if immediate procedures are not taken to
control them. Our pest management service uses pesticides, which are low in volatility, and when
making interior applications, will place these materials into cracks and crevices or use child10
resistant bait stations for their placement. A list of the pesticides is supplied to the school on an
annual basis.
Rights of Homeless Students
The Heyworth School District shall provide an educational environment that treats all students with
dignity and respect. Every homeless student shall have equal access to the same free and
appropriate educational opportunities as students who are not homeless. This commitment to the
educational rights of homeless children, youth, and youth not living with a parent or guardian,
applies to all services, programs, and activities provided or made available, as prescribed in the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. In an effort to comply with the McKinney-Vento
Homeless Assistance Act, the Heyworth School District affirms that all Homeless Students will not
be denied the benefits of, or be subject to, discrimination under any educational program or activity
as students who are not homeless
Safety Drill Procedures
Safety drills will occur at times established by the school board. Students are required to be silent
and shall comply with the directives of school officials during emergency drills. There will be a
minimum of three (3) evacuation drills, a minimum of one (1) severe weather (shelter-in-place)
drill, a minimum of one (1) law enforcement drill, and a minimum of one (1) bus evacuation drill
each school year. There may be other drills at the direction of the administration.
School Arrival/Start/Dismissal Times
Elementary School- Students can enter the building and report to the classroom at 8:15 a.m. The
tardy bell is 8:25 a.m. Student dismissal begins at 3:00 with the bus students. Car riders and
walkers will be dismissed no later than 3:10 p.m.
Junior-Senior High School starts at 8:15 a.m. and dismisses at 3:00 p.m., on regular school days.
Students arriving late will be considered tardy and will need to sign in at the school office, before
entering class.
Sex Offender Notification
The Sex Offender Community Notification law requires Illinois public and private schools to
annually notify the public regarding sex offenders. Information regarding sex offenders in our
community is available to the public online at www.isp.state.il.us/sor/. Parents and/or community
members can access sex offender information at the site above or by accessing the Illinois
Statewide Sex Offender Database.
Student Use of Copy Machines
Students are not allowed to use the copy machines in the school office or in the teachers’
workroom unless directed to do so by a teacher or staff member. Students may ask the secretary to
copy school related material for them. There is a copy machine in the library for school use if a
student needs to make a copy.
Students’ School Records – Parent/Student Rights
The district will maintain two sets of school records for each student: a permanent record and a
temporary record. The permanent record includes: basic identifying information; academic
transcripts; attendance record; accident and health reports; information pertaining to release of this
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record; honors and awards; and school-sponsored activities and athletics. The temporary record
may include: family background; intelligence and aptitude scores; psychological reports;
achievement test results; participation in extracurricular activities; honors and awards; teacher
anecdotal records; disciplinary information; special education files; verified reports or information
from non-educational persons; verified information of clear relevance to the student’s education;
and information pertaining to the release of this record. The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Illinois Student Records Act afford parent(s)/guardian(s) and
students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s
education records. They are:
 The right to inspect and copy the student’s education records within 15 school days of the
day the district receives a request for access. Students less than 18 years of age have the
right to inspect and copy their permanent record. Parent(s)/guardian(s) or students should
submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that
identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for
access and notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student of the time and place where
the records may be inspected.
 The district charges $.35 per page for copying but no one will be denied their right to copies
of their records for inability to pay this cost.
 The rights contained in this section are denied to any person against whom an order of
protection has been entered concerning a student (105 ILCS 5/10-22.3c, 105 ILCS 10/5a,
and 750 ILCS 60/214(b)(15).
 The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the
parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, irrelevant, or
improper.
 Parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible students may ask the district to amend a record that they
believe is inaccurate, misleading, irrelevant, or improper. They should write the school
principal or records custodian, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and
specify the reason. If the district decides not to amend the record as requested by the
parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student, the district will notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) or
eligible student of the decision and advise him/her of their right to a hearing regarding the
request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be
provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student when notified of the right to a
hearing.
 The right to permit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the
student’s education records, except to the extent that the FERPA or Illinois School Student
Records Act authorizes disclosure without consent.
 Disclosure is permitted without consent to school officials with legitimate educational or
administrative interests. A school official is a person employed by the district as a
administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical
staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board, a person or
company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an
attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent(s)/guardian(s) or student
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting
another school official in performing his/her tasks.
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A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an
education record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to officials of another
school district in which a student has enrolled or intends to enroll as well as to any person
as specifically required by state or federal law. Before information is released to
individuals described in this paragraph, the parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive prior written
notice of the nature and substance of the information, and an opportunity to inspect, copy,
and challenge such records.
The right to challenge school student records does not apply to: (1) academic grades of the
child, and (2) references to expulsions or out-of-school suspensions, if the challenge is
made at the time the student’s school student records are forwarded to another school to
which the student is transferring.
Disclosure is also permitted without consent to: any person for research, statistical
reporting or planning, provided that no student or parent(s)/guardian(s) can be identified;
any person named in a court order; and appropriate persons if the knowledge of such
information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons.
The right to a copy of any school student record proposed to be destroyed or deleted.
Student records are reviewed as changes occur or upon a student’s change in attendance
centers, whichever occurs first.
The right to prohibit the release of directory information concerning the parent/guardian’s
child.
Throughout the school year, the district may release directory information regarding
students, limited to: name; address; gender; grade level; birth date and place;
parent/guardians’ names and addresses; academic awards, degrees, and honors; information
in relation to school-sponsored activities, organizations and athletics; major field of study;
period of attendance in school. Any parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student may prohibit
the release of any or all of the above information by delivering a written objection to the
building principal within 30 days of the date of this notice. No directory information will
be released within this time period, unless the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student is
specifically informed otherwise.
The right contained in this statement: No person may condition the granting or withholding
of any right, privilege, or benefit or make as a condition of employment, credit, or insurance
the securing by any individual of any information from a student’s temporary record which
such individual may obtain through the exercise of any right secured under state law.
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged
failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
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TECHNOLOGY
Heyworth CUSD #4 Digital Technology Guidelines & Philosophy
We encourage teachers, students, staff, and other school community members to use social
networking/media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) as a way to connect with others, share educational
resources, create and curate educational content, and enhance the classroom experience. While
social networking is fun and valuable, there are some risks you should keep in mind when using
these tools. In the social media world, the lines are blurred between what is public or private,
personal or professional.
We’ve created these social networking/media guidelines for you to follow when representing the
school in the virtual world. Please do the following:
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Use good judgment
We expect you to use good judgment in all situations.
Regardless of your privacy settings, assume that all of the information you have shared
on your social network is public information.
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Be respectful
Always treat others in a respectful, positive, and considerate manner.
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Be responsible and ethical
Even though you are approved to represent the school, unless you are specifically
authorized to speak on behalf of the school as a spokesperson, you should state that the
views expressed in your posting, etc. are your own. Stick with discussing schoolrelated matters that are within your area of responsibility.
Open about your affiliation with the school and the role/position you hold.
Be a good listener
Keep in mind that one of the biggest benefits of social media is that it gives others
another way to talk to you, ask questions directly and to share feedback.
Be responsive with others when conversing online. Provide answers, thank people for
their comments, and ask for further feedback, etc.
Always be doing at least as much listening and responding as you do “talking.”
Don’t share the following:
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Confidential Information
Don’t publish, post, or release information that is considered confidential or not
public. If it seems confidential, it probably is. Online “conversations” are never
private. Do not use your birth date, address, and cell phone number on any public
website.
Private and personal information
To ensure your safety, be careful about the type and amount of personal information
you provide. Avoid talking about personal schedules or situation.
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NEVER give out or transmit personal information of students, parents, or coworkers.
Don’t take information you may receive through social networking (such as email
addresses, telephone numbers) and assume it’s the most up-to-date or correct.
Always respect the privacy of the school community members.
Digital Technology- Acceptable Use Policy
Introduction
Heyworth Community Unit School District #4 (HUSD#4) recognizes that access to
technology in school gives students and teachers greater opportunities to learn, engage,
communicate, and develop skills that will prepare them for work, life and citizenship. We
are committed to helping students develop 21st century technology and communications
skills.
To that end, we provide access to technologies for student and staff use. This Acceptable
Use Policy outlines the guideline and behaviors that users are expected to follow when
using school technologies or when using personally owned devices on the school campus.
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HUSD#4 network is intended for educational purposes.
All activity over the network or using district technologies may be monitored and
retained.
Access to online content via the network may be restricted in accordance with our
policies and federal regulations, such as the Children’s Internet Protections Act
(CIPA).
Students are expected to follow the same rules for good behavior and respectful
conduct online as offline.
Misuse of school resources can result in disciplinary action.
HUSD#4 makes a reasonable effort to ensure students’ safety and security online,
but will not be held accountable for any harm or damages that result from misuse of
school technologies.
Users of HUSD#4 network or other technologies are expected to alert IT staff
immediately of any concerns for safety or security.
Technologies Covered- HUSD#4 may provide age-appropriate technologies for the
purpose of supporting curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Usage Policies- All technologies provided by HUSD#4 are intended for educational
purposes. All users are expected to use good judgment and to follow the specifics of this
document as well as the spirit of it: be safe, appropriate, careful and kind; don’t try to get
around technological protection measures; use good common sense; and ask if you don’t
know.
Web Access- HUSD#4 provides its users with access to the Internet, including web sites,
resources, content, and online tools. That access will be restricted in compliance with CIPA
regulations and school policies. Web browsing may be monitored and web activity records
may be retained indefinitely.
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Users are expected to respect that the web filter is a safety precaution, and should not
try to circumvent it when browsing the Web. If a site is blocked and a user believes it
shouldn’t be, students should notify the teacher to request a page to be unblocked. The
teacher will submit the request to IT staff.
School officials may conduct an investigation or require a student to cooperate in an
investigation if there is specific information about activity on the student’s account on a
social networking website that violates a school disciplinary rule or policy. In the course
of an investigation, the student may be required to share the content that is reported in
order to allow school officials to make a factual determination.
EmailHUSD#4 may provide users with email accounts for the purpose of school-related
communication. Availability and use may be restricted based on school policies.
If users are provided with email accounts, they should be used with care. Users should
not send personal information; should not attempt to open files or follow links from
unknown or untrusted origin; should use appropriate language; and should only
communicate with other people as allowed by the district policy or the teacher. Users
are expected to communicate with the same appropriate, safe mindful, courteous
conduct online as offline. Email usage may be monitored and archived.
Social/Web 2.0/Collaborative Content
Recognizing that collaboration is essential to your education, HUSD#4 may provide
users with access to web sites or tools that allow communication, collaboration, sharing,
and messaging among users.
Users are expected to communicate with the same appropriate, safe, mindful, courteous
conduct online as offline. Posts, chats, sharing, and messaging may be monitored.
Users should be careful not to share personally identifying information online.
Mobile Devices Policy
HUSD#4 may provide users with mobile computers or other devices to promote
learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Users should abide by the same
acceptable use policies when using school devices off the school network as on the
school network.
Users are expected to treat these devices with extreme care and caution; these are
expensive devices that the school is entrusting to your care. Users should report any
loss, damage, or malfunction to IT staff immediately. Users may be financially
accountable for any damage resulting from negligence or misuse.
Use of school-issued mobile devices, including use of the school network, may be
monitored.
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Personally-Owned Devices
Students may use personally owned devices that meet the minimum requirements. Use
of the devices will be planned and coordinated by staff to maximize learning in the
educational environment. Use is prohibited when it interferes with the delivery of
instruction by a staff member or creates a disturbance in the educational environment.
Any misuse of personally owned devices may result in disciplinary action. There,
proper netiquette and adherence to the acceptable use policy should always be used. In
some cases, a separate network may be provided for personally owned devices.
Security
Users are expected to take reasonable safeguards against the transmission of security
threats over the school network. This includes not opening or distributing infected files
or programs of unknown or untrusted origin. If you believe a computer or mobile
device you are using might be infected with a virus, please alert IT. Do not attempt to
remove the virus yourself or download any programs to help remove the virus.
Downloads
Users should not download or attempt to download or run any executable or installer
programs such as .exe or APPS over the school network or onto school resources
without express permission from IT staff. You may be able to download other file
types, such as images of videos. For the security of our network, download such files
only from reputable sites, and only educational purposes.
Netiquette
 Users should always use the Internet, network resources, and online sites in a
courteous and respectful manner.
 Users should also recognize that among the valuable online content, there is also
unverified, incorrect, or inappropriate content. Users should use trusted sources
when conducting research via the Internet.
 Users should also remember not to post anything online that they wouldn’t want
parents, teachers, or future colleges or employers to see. Once something is
online, it’s out there – and can sometimes be shared and spread in way you
never intended.
Plagiarism
 Users should not plagiarize (or use as their own, without citing the original
creator) content, including words or images, from the Internet.
 Users should not take credit for things they didn’t create themselves, or
misrepresent themselves as an author or creator of something found online.
Research conducted via the Internet should be appropriately cited, giving credit
to the original author.
Personal Safety
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If you see a message, comment, image, or anything else online that makes you concerned
for your personal safety, bring it to the attention of an adult (teacher or staff; parent or
guardian) immediately.
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Users should never share personal information, including phone number, address,
social security number, birthday, or financial information, over the Internet with
adult supervision.
Users should recognize that communication over the Internet bring anonymity and
associated risks, and should carefully safeguard the personal information of
themselves and others.
Users should never agree to meet someone they meet online in real life without
parental permission.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying will not be tolerated. Harassing, dissing, flaming, denigrating,
impersonating, outing, tricking, excluding, and cyberstalking are all examples of
cyberbullying. Don’t send emails or post comments with the intent of scaring, hurting, or
intimidating someone else.
Engaging in these behaviors, or any online activities intended to harm (physically or
emotionally) another person, will result in severe disciplinary action and loss of privileges.
In some cases, cyberbullying can be a crime. Remember that your activities are monitored
and retained.
Examples of Acceptable Use
I will:
 Use school technologies for school-related activities and research.
 Follow the same guidelines for respectful, responsible behavior online that I am
expected to follow offline.
 Treat school resources carefully, and alert staff if there in any problem with their
operation.
 Encourage positive, constructive discussion if allowed to use communicative or
collaborative technologies.
 Alert a teacher or other staff member if I see threatening/bullying, inappropriate, or
harmful content (images, messages, posts) online.
 Use school technologies at appropriate times, in approved places, for educational
pursuits only.
 Cite sources when using online sites and resources for research; ensure there is no
copyright infringement.
 Recognize that use of school technologies is a privilege and treat it as such
 Be cautious to protect the safety of others and myself.
 Help to protect the security of school resources.
This is NOT intended to be an exhaustive list. Users should use their own good judgment
when using any technologies.
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Examples of Unacceptable Use
I will not:
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Use technologies in a way that could be personally or physically harmful to others
or myself.
 Search for inappropriate images or content.
 Engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or disrespectful conduct towards others – staff
or students.
 Try to find ways to circumvent the school’s safety measures and filtering tools.
 Use technologies to send spam or chain mail.
 Plagiarize content I find online.
 Post personally identifying information, about myself or others.
 Agree to meet someone I meet online in real life.
 Use language online that would be unacceptable in the classrooms (including
inappropriate acronyms, initialisms, or emoticons)
 Use technologies for illegal activities or to pursue information on such activities.
 Attempt to hack or access sites, servers, accounts, or content that isn’t intended for
my use.
This is NOT intended to be an exhaustive list. Users should use their own good judgment
when using any technologies.
Limitation of Liability
 HUSD#4 will not be responsible for damage or harm to persons, files, date, or
hardware.
 While HUSD#4 employs filtering and other safety and security mechanisms, and
attempts to ensure their proper function, it makes no guarantees as to their
effectiveness.
 HUSD#4 will not be responsible, financially or otherwise, for unauthorized
transactions conducted over the school network.
Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy
Violations of this policy may have Disciplinary repercussions, including:
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Notification to parents in most cases
Detention or suspension from school and school-related activities
Legal action and/or prosecution
I have read and understood this Acceptable Use Policy and agree to abide by it:
(Student Printed Name)
(Student Signature)
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(Date)
I have read and discussed this Acceptable Use Policy with my child:
(Parent/Guardian Printed Name)
(Student/Guardian Signature)
(Date)
Computer Policy Violations – Offenses and Consequences
Level 1 Offenses – Listed below are five (5) current level 1 offenses. Other offenses may be
considered as a level 1 offense.
1. Giving, receiving, or stealing the work of another student while using the computers.
2. Allowing other students to sign on with you assigned ID and password. Students will be
held accountable for computer operation under their ID’s. Both students will be held
accountable for level 1 offense.
3. Unauthorized downloading of software, wasting file space on the network or hard drives, or
the creation of hidden or read-only files.
4. Tampering with, stealing, or damaging equipment.
5. Turning off monitor(s), or computer(s) when approached by an instructor or aide.
Level 1 – 1st Offense
Consequences
Network removal for two weeks
Level 1 – 2nd Offense
Consequences
Removal from network for four
weeks. Any violations thereafter will
result in removal for the remainder of
the semester.
Written notice to parents
Written notice to parents
Classroom discipline if applicable
Classroom discipline if applicable
Required to clean or pay for repair of In-school and/or out-of-school
damaged equipment
suspension of student, a possibility
Student may be dropped from the
Class, with an “F”
Level 2 Offenses – Listed below are four (4) current level 2 offenses. Other offenses may be
considered as a level 2 offense.
1. “Hacking” the system. Students are not to load their own programs into their directories,
use Windows inappropriately, or write-protect files.
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2. Invasion of network. Students are allowed access to their own network files only. Any
attempt to access directories on the network, outside of their own directory will result in
level II punishment.
3. Introduction of virus to equipment. Attempted introduction of a disk which contains a virus
may result in the most severe punishment.
4. Accessing, submitting, posting, publishing, printing, or displaying any defamatory, abusing,
obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, harassing, or illegal
material.
Level 2 – 1st Offense
Consequences
Removal from the network for the
Remainder of 9 weeks or semester
Written notice to parents
Classroom discipline if applicable
Required to clean or pay for repair of
damaged equipment
Level 2 – 2nd Offense
Consequences
Removal from network for
remainder of semester, or school
year
Written notice to parents
Classroom discipline if applicable
In-school and/or out-of-school
suspension of student a possibility
Student may be dropped from the
Class, with an “F”
Heyworth CUSD #4 Student/Parent Chromebook Agreement
Overview- Students today are greatly impacted by the profound changes taking place with
technology over the past three decades. Now more than ever, schools must prepare students to
compete in a global society and in global markets. As students begin to enter college and/or the
workforce, it is imperative they possess greater listening, problem -solving, communication and
collaboration skills. With these tools, they will be better equipped to be leaders in an ever changing
world.
To aid in the effort to create “global learners”, Heyworth CUSD#4 has adopted a platform aimed at
the 21st Century Learner initiative. This initiative requires a focus on mastering core subject matter
along with those skills necessary to compete in global markets. The adopted 1:1 Initiative will help
to better prepare students for their futures. This initiative entails the use of Google Chromebooks,
by all students, within the classroom setting. Chromebooks, then, will become an integral part of
the education platform. Below is information pertinent to the Heyworth 1:1 Initiative and the
greater use of technology in the classroom setting.
Goals for Students in the 1:1 Initiative
Using this technology is designed to increase student learning and engagement. Overall, the
purpose of integrating 1:1 technology is to:
● Increase student productivity when completing assignments, projects, and other assigned
activities.
● Capitalize on the convergence of academic resources such as textbooks, journals, media sources,
and overall best practice methodology.
● Facilitate the process of mobile learning both on and off the school campus.
● Promote active ownership over one’s schooling and learning.
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General Protocols Related to this Agreement
Heyworth CUSD#4, as part of its adopted 1:1 initiative, will provide a Google Chromebook and
protective sleeve to students in the 1:1 program. By accepting the provided Chromebook, the
student/parents/guardians agree to:
 Adhere to the rules and regulations governing the use of Heyworth CUSD#4 computers and
networks and, also, comply with all applicable copyright and other regulations regarding
the use of technological devices.
 Understand that access to, and use of, district technology is a privilege, not a right. Any
activity on a district owned computer, network or electronic communication device may be
monitored by school authorities. Inappropriate use of district technology may result in
limited or banned use, disciplinary consequences, removal from courses, loss of credit,
receiving a failing grade, and/or legal action.
 Not sell, lease or otherwise grant anyone rights to the provided computer and/or peripheral
devices associated with the computer.
 Provide reasonable care and maintenance to the Chromebook. For further information, refer
to the Care of Chromebooks section of this document.
 Not remove any factory or school label from the machine.
 Understand that if a student shows a pattern of negligence in regards to the use and care of
the Chromebook, they are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Heyworth
CUSD#4 Acceptable Use Policy and the Heyworth C.U.S.D. #4 Student Handbook.
Why Chromebooks?
1. Chromebooks represent a new “space” in technology between the mobile and portable
devices.
2. The Chromebook becomes a useful tool as teachers seek new and different ways to engage
all learners. Having this technology at their disposal enables teachers to work
collaboratively with students and one another.
3. Chromebooks are, generally, low maintenance devices. The operating system is completely
web based and requires no download or install and relatively little upkeep.
4. Chromebooks enable instant internet access.
5. Chromebooks allow for instantaneous saving of student material and data.
6. Chromebooks have an all day battery.
7. Chromebooks provide an engaging device which also serves a personal learning studio.
Students can access classroom materials at anytime and in anyplace.
Technology Fee- As a means for providing equal access to all students, Chromebooks will be
provided to all students for use who, along with their parents/guardians, participate in and complete
a fee payment program, an orientation/training program, and provide all required form signatures.
An annual Technology Fee of $75 will be assessed each year. At the end of the 4 years, the device
ownership will transfer to the student. Free or Reduced Lunch students are exempt from being
charged the fee, but if they want to keep the device after the 4 years they must pay the fee.
Agreement Terms- Students are expected to comply at all times with the Heyworth CUSD#4
Acceptable Use Policy and the provisions of the Student/Parent Chromebook Agreement. Failure to
comply with any provisions of the Acceptable Use Policy and Student/Parent Chromebook
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Agreement may or will terminate rights of use and result in repossession of the Chromebook and
associated equipment by the District.
Ownership- Heyworth CUSD#4 retains sole right of ownership of the Chromebook. Chromebooks
are loaned to students for educational purposes during the current school year. Rights of use and
possession of issued Chromebooks expires no later than the last day of the current school year
unless terminated earlier by Heyworth CUSD#4 or upon the student’s withdrawal from school.
Heyworth CUSD#4 administrative staff and faculty retain the right to collect and/or inspect
Chromebooks at any time, including via electronic remote access and to alter, add, or delete
installed software and hardware. When the Technology Fee has been paid in full after 4 years the
ownership will transfer to the student.
Receiving and Returning a Chromebook
Receiving a Chromebook
 Parents/Guardians and students must sign and return the Heyworth CUSD#4 Acceptable
Use Policy and the Student/Parent Chromebook Agreement before a Chromebook will be
issued to a student.
 Students must attend an orientation, on a particular date and time as designated by the
District, to receive their equipment. Each student will receive a Chromebook, protective
sleeve, and all other accompanying equipment.
 Chromebooks will be labeled by the school district and will include the device serial
number. These identifications are not to be altered.
 Chromebooks and district issued email accounts are the property of Heyworth CUSD#4
and, therefore, may be subject to inspection at any time. The student should have no
expectation of privacy as it relates to information stored on the Chromebook or on school
supplied or supported email service.
Returning a Chromebook
 Chromebooks, and all accessories as determined by the District, will be returned at a
designated time/place during the last two weeks of school.
 If a student transfers to another school, said student should return their Chromebook at the
time of transfer. A student leaving the district can make the final payment(s) then
ownership will be transferred to the student.
 If a student fails to turn in their issued Chromebook, student/parent/guardian will be held
responsible for the replacement cost and, if applicable, any insurance deductible.
 Chromebooks will be returned to Heyworth CUSD#4 one week prior to summer break.&
Care of Chromebooks
 Avoid using sharp objects on the Chromebook
 Avoid applying cleaning agents or liquids to the Chromebook. Do not use window cleaners,
household cleaners, sprays, solvents or other types of liquid to clean the Chromebook.
Rather, use a soft, lint free cloth to wipe down the Chromebook frequently.
 Do not attempt to fix the Chromebook yourself by trying to access internal components of
the machine. If a Chromebook fails to work properly, or is damaged, it should be taken to
the Library or Technology Department for repair.
 Never attempt to change or alter the operating system of the Chromebook.
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Do not throw or slide the Chromebook
Carefully insert and/or remove cords and cables.
Chromebooks and district provided sleeves are to remain free of any writing, drawing,
stickers, or labels. Always keep the Chromebook in the provided protective sleeve when not
in use.
Chromebooks can be located remotely. Any attempt to modify, alter, or disable the locator
function is a violation of the Heyworth CUSD#4 Acceptable Use Policy and will result in
disciplinary action.
Never attempt to modify or alter the identification label.
Never leave a Chromebook unattended.
Do not expose the Chromebook to extreme conditions of heat, humidity or cold. This will
damage the device. Chromebooks should be stored in dry locations and, if exposed to
previously stated conditions, it should be restored to room temperature before being turned
on.
It is the student’s responsibility to charge the Chromebook each night.
Do not stack anything on top of the Chromebook resulting in undue pressure.
If the Chromebook is not working properly, do not contact the manufacturer. Rather, report
any incident to the Library Staff or Technology Department and never have an outside party
attempt to repair the Chromebook.
Repossession of Equipment- If a student does not fully comply with the Acceptable Use Policy
and the Parent/Student Chromebook Agreement, Heyworth CUSD#4 shall be entitled to declare
you in breach of agreement and repossess any Chromebook and associated devices.
Use and Fees- All Chromebooks through Heyworth CUSD#4 will have a 4 year extended warranty
placed on the Chromebook. This will take care of all issues dealing with the Chromebook during
the 1:1 program. The student, parent, and/or guardian assume all fees associated with repair or
replacement not covered by the insurance. Furthermore, the following are applicable in all
instances:
 Damage to the Chromebook occurring at school must be reported to the district Technology
Department or Library staff immediately. Damage occurring at home must be reported to
the Technology Department or Library staff no later than the next school day.
 Repeated damage to the Chromebook will result in a Minimum Fee of $25 to a Maximum
of the replacement cost for the device.
 In case of theft, vandalism, or other criminal acts, the building administrator and
Technology Department or Library should be notified immediately. Also, a police report
must be filed within 48 hours of the incident. Such acts occurring off campus should be
reported to the police and a copy of the report should be brought to the school. If the report
is not returned, the student will be charged for the replacement cost of the device. Cost is a
Minimum of $200 with a Maximum of $300.
 Students will be charged for the loss of the Chromebook Charger. Cost is a Minimum of
$25 with a Maximum cost of $50.
 Seniors must clear all records and pay all fees before participating in graduation.
 Students will be charged for the loss of the Chromebook Case. Cost is a Minimum of $20
with a Maximum cost of $50.
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Student Responsibility for the Chromebook- Students are solely responsible for Chromebooks
issued to them and must adhere to the following:
 Comply with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy outlined in the Heyworth Jr/Sr High and
Grade School Student Handbook.
 Bring the Chromebook to school every day and make sure it is fully charged. Failure to do
so may result in disciplinary action.
 Care for their device and never leave it in unsecured locations.
 Keep devices in the district issued protective sleeve when not in use.
 Promptly report any problems with their Chromebook to the district Technology Director.
 Refrain from removing or altering district identification codes and serial numbers.
 Refrain from attempting to circumnavigate device security or other district measures
implemented to protect the device from misuse.
 Never attempt to remove or alter the physical structure of the Chromebook; including keys,
screen covers or plastic casings.
 Never attempt to install or run any operating system on the Chromebook other than the
Chrome OS operating system supported by the district.
 Keep the Chromebook clean. Students should not touch the Chromebook screen with their
finger, pencil, pen, etc and should only use approved screen cleaners. Routine cleaning
involves keeping the keyboard free of debris, maintaining all peripheral equipment
properly, cleaning the screen with approved products, and ensuring the device is shut down
properly.
Student Responsibility for Electronic Data- Students are solely responsible for applications or
extensions on their Chromebook not installed by the district Technology Coordinator or staff.
Students are also responsible for backing up data to protect from loss. Users of district technology
have no rights to ownership, nor an expectation of privacy, regarding any data that is, or was,
stored on the Chromebook, network, or any school issued applications. Further, users are provided
no guarantee data will be retained or destroyed.
Use of Chromebooks at School- Chromebooks are intended for use at school each day. Along
with specific classroom instruction, the Chromebook can serve as a medium for announcements,
schedule, or calendar changes and other school messaging needs. Each student is responsible for
bringing a fully charged Chromebook each day.
 If a student leaves his/her Chromebook at home, a limited number of “loaner” devices are
available through the Technology Coordinator. The student is responsible for checking this
device back in at the end of the day unless given other specific instructions by the
Technology Department.
 “Loaner” devices may also be issued if a student’s machine is under repair.
 Each student should ensure his/her Chromebook is fully charged at the beginning of each
school day.
 Personalized screensavers and backgrounds are permissible, however, any screensaver
containing inappropriate images or language will result in disciplinary action.
 Sound on the Chromebook should be muted at all times unless directed otherwise by the
classroom teacher.
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Students should use their own headphones/earbuds with the Chromebooks. Microphone
capabilities are preferred.
Internet games are not allowed on the Chromebook.
Instructions on how to print from the Chromebooks will be provided to students.
Use of Chromebooks at Home
 Heyworth CUSD#4 will install Internet filtering when the device is off the school network.
However, no system is foolproof. It is the parent's responsibility to monitor their home
Internet usage. Parents/guardians should take an active role in monitoring their students’
activity on school issued electronic devices, especially as it pertains to use outside of the
school setting.
 Chromebooks are equipped with a camera feature and video recording capabilities. These
functions should only be used for school use and never without permission. Per state
statute, cameras and video are strictly forbidden in restroom and locker room areas.
Chromebooks and Network Connectivity- While the district makes every attempt to ensure the
network is running 100% of the time, this is never a guarantee due to a variety of circumstances.
Because of this, students should always back up files to an approved storage device or cloud. In the
event there are problems with the network, classroom computers are available for use along with
hardcopy textbooks.
Students and Digital Citizenship
Students are expected to comply with the following guidelines regarding Digital Citizenship
1. Respect yourself. I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select
appropriate online names. I will consider the information and images I post online. I will
consider what personal information about my life, experiences, and relationships I post. I
will not be crude, vulgar, or obscene.
2. Protect yourself. I will ensure the information, images, and material I post online will not
put myself at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or schedules of my
activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me. I will protect
passwords, accounts, and resources at all times.
3. Respect others. I will show respect to others at all times. I will not use electronic mediums
to antagonize, bully, harass, or stalk others. I will show respect for others in my choices of
websites and resources. I will not visit sites containing degrading, pornographic, racist, or
other inappropriate material or function. I will not abuse my rights of access by seeking to
alter the ability of others to access.
4. Protect others. I will protect others by reporting abuse and not taking part in the forwarding
of inappropriate materials and conversations.
5. Respect Intellectual Property. I will request to use all resources. I will suitably and
accurately cite any and all use of websites and information contained within. I will
acknowledge all primary sources and validate information. I will abide by the fair use rules
of information.
6. Protect Intellectual Property. I will request to use the software and media others produce. I
will use free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software. I will purchase,
license, and register all software. I will purchase music and media, when required, and
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refrain from distributing these in violation of their individual licenses. I will always act with
integrity when it comes to protecting the intellectual property of others.
Website and Social Media Protocols- Must be initialed by student and parent/guardian
Student Initials
Parent Initials
_____ Be careful of what you post. Do not post anything you would not want others to see.
_____ Always follow the school’s guidelines concerning appropriate and inappropriate writing
online.
_____Never give out personal information online and never give out your passwords to others.
_____ Always check your sources, in their entirety, when using online resources in citations.
_____ Never assume someone else’s legal intellectual property as your own without their
permission. Proper citations and credit must be given to online sources.
_____ Be aware of copyright laws in relation to text and images.
_____ Never misrepresent yourself online.
_____ Understand the expectations of online writing are the same as those of conventional writing.
Shortcuts used in texting and posting are not permissible when writing online.
_____ Always report any material you feel is inappropriate for the school setting.
Signature Form:
By signing below, the student and parent/guardian agree to, and accept, the provisions of the
following:
1. Heyworth CUSD#4 Acceptable Use Policy
2. Student/Parent Chromebook Agreement
3. Website and Social Media Guidelines
4. Heyworth CUSD#4 ownership rights pertaining to devices and associated components
5. Return of Chromebook provisions outlined in the Student/Parent Chromebook Agreement
6. In no event shall Heyworth CUSD#4 be held liable to any claim of damage, negligence, or
breach of duty.
Student Printed Name:_________________________ Date:_____________
Student Signature:____________________________
Parent/Guardian Printed Name:__________________ Date:_____________
Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________
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Telephone
A student may not be interrupted during school hours by outside calls and messages except in case
of an emergency. Parent(s)/guardian(s) wishing to contact a classroom teacher should be prepared
to leave a message for the teacher to call back at a convenient time. The school telephone is a
business telephone and is to be used with permission.
Video Cameras
Video surveillance cameras will be in use at the Elementary School, the Jr. High/High School, and
on school busses owned and operated by a private bus contractor employed by the District.
Electronic recordings of in-building and outside of building activities will be available to and used
by District Administration and may be used as admissible evidence when appropriate.
Visitors
Parents/guardians and other members of the community who visit the schools between 7:45 a.m.
and 4 p.m. must sign in at the school office, present identification if requested, and state the
purpose of their visit before contacting any teacher, staff member, or student. A daily log that
shows a visitor’s time of arrival and reasons for visiting the school will be maintained. No visitors
will be allowed without preapproval from the building principal. Unauthorized visitors will be
asked to leave, or will be arrested, as the situation warrants.
Medical
Administering Medicine to Students
Non-prescription medications, such as Tylenol, cough syrup, etc. are not to be brought to
school for students UNLESS prescribed in writing by a doctor/physician or other licensed
medication prescriber.
No school personnel shall administer to any student, nor shall any student possess or consume any
prescription or non-prescription medication until a completed and signed School Medication
Authorization Form (written form) is filed with the school. This form shall be completed annually
by the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) and physician and shall be on file at the school building that
the child attends. This form shall be filed prior to the dispensation of any medication to a student
and the form shall specify the times at which the medication must be dispensed and the appropriate
dosage.
Teachers and other non-administrative school employees, except certified school nurses, shall not
be required to administer medication to students. Parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for
administering medication to their children. In addition to the school nurse, district administration
is allowed to administer medications during the school day if necessary to students. 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.
The school district maintains the right to reject the administration of medicine, and shall under no
circumstances assume liability for any act or omission in carrying out instructions of any physician.
Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to
students, including the administration of medication.
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All medications dispensed in schools shall be prescribed by an Illinois licensed prescriber.
Students who require medication during the school day may bring the medication to school
following these guidelines:
A. A written order for the medication must be obtained from the student’s licensed prescriber.
The order shall include possible side effects and other information recommended by the Illinois
Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.
B. Medication must be brought to the school in the original package or an appropriately labeled
container.
1. Prescription drugs shall display:
a. Student’s name
b. Prescription number
c. Medication and dosage
d. Administration route and/or other directions
e. Date and refill
f. Licensed prescriber’s name
g. Pharmacy name, address, and phone number
h. Name or initials or pharmacist
2. Non-prescription drugs shall be brought to school and stored with the manufacturer’s
original label indicating the ingredients and the student’s name shall be affixed to the
container.
a. Non-prescription drugs such as over-the-counter pain relievers; cough drops or syrup;
ear, nose, or eye drops; or other medications not prescribed by a physician will not be
administered by the school.
C. No more than four weeks dosage shall be brought to the school at any one time.
D. The parent(s)/guardian(s) will be responsible at the end of the treatment regime for removing
from the school any unused medication that was prescribed for their child. If the
parent(s)/guardian(s) do not pick up the medication by the end of the school year, the certified
school nurse will discard the medication in the presence of a witness.
Health Examinations, Immunizations, and Exclusion of Students
Illinois law requires that all students entering an early childhood program, kindergarten,
sixth, or ninth grades, or transferring from out of state have a physical examination within
one calendar year prior to the date of entry. The examination must include a complete
immunization record and medical history. Students transferring from another Illinois school
must present copies of their current Illinois health records. A Certificate of Child Health
Examination, signed by a physician, must be on file before September 30 for the school
year.
Section 27-8.1 of the Illinois School Code states:
“If a child does not comply…then the local school authority shall exclude
that child from school until such time as the child presents proof of having
had either the health examination or those required immunizations which are
medically possible to receive immediately.”
The following immunizations are required by the State of Illinois:
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Parents or guardians who object to health examination or immunizations on religious
grounds must present a signed statement detailing the specific grounds for objection. If a
child cannot be fully immunized because of health reasons (medical contraindication), the
physician must state this fact on the health examination certificate. A new religious or
medical objection statement must be submitted to the school each time a physical exam is
required (currently upon entering an early childhood program, kindergarten, sixth grade, or
ninth grade, or transferring from out of state). In the event of one diagnosed case of a
communicable disease such as measles or polio, any student who is not protected by
immunizations shall be immediately excluded from school. This exclusion shall be in effect
for 21 days following the last reported case or until the student can show proof of
immunity.
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Dental Exams
Public Act 93-946 requires all Illinois children in kindergarten, second and sixth grades to
have an oral health exam. A Proof of School Dental Examination Form, signed by a
licensed dentist, must be on file before May 15th for the school year.
Eye Exams
State law requires that all children enrolling in kindergarten in a public, private or parochial
school and any student enrolling for the first time in a public, private or parochial school
shall have an eye examination.
* Each such child is to present proof of having been examined by a physician licensed to
practice medicine in all its branches or a licensed optometrist within the previous year
before September 30 of the school year.
* This requirement may be waived for children who show an undue burden or a lack of
access to a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches who provides eye
examinations or to a licensed optometrist. Moreover, parents or legal guardians who object
to eye examinations on religious grounds shall not be required to submit their children to
the examination if such parents or legal guardians present to the appropriate local school
authority a signed statement of objection, detailing the grounds for the objection.
Vision and Hearing Screenings
Vision and hearing screenings will be conducted by school personnel at state-mandated
grade levels. Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation
by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo the mandated vision screening IF a
report of an eye examination within the last 12 months by an optometrist or
ophthalmologist is on file at the school. The vision examination report must be completed
and signed by the optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Vision and hearing screenings will be conducted for all students in the mandated grades
unless the parent provides a written request that the student not be screened, or, in the case
of vision screening, provides a current eye examination report.
This section of the student handbook constitutes notice to parents and guardians of students
in the grades mandated for all health requirements.
Annual Notice of Parent Consent for School District’s Use of Public Benefits or
Insurance (Medicaid) under 34 CFR §300.154(d)(2)(iv)
The federal special education law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) gives parents of IDEA students certain rights related to the school district’s use of
public benefits or insurance, such as Medicaid. School districts sometimes ask parents if
the district may use their public benefits or insurance to help pay for certain services
provided at school. IDEA provides parents with the following rights in this area:
 Parents have the right to receive this notice in an understandable language. This
means that the annual notice must be written in clear language. It also means that the
notice is provided in the parents’ native language or other manner of communication
used by the parents, unless it is clearly not practicable to do so.
 Parents must provide consent before their child’s confidential information is
disclosed. The school district must obtain parent consent under the Family Educational
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Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), at 34 CFR Part 99, and IDEA, found at 34 CFR
300.622, before the school district may disclose the child’s personally identifiable
information to the agency in charge of the State’s public benefits or insurance program
(Medicaid).
A child covered by IDEA has the right to special education and related services at
no cost to the parents. For any service required to provide a Free Appropriate Public
Education (FAPE) to a child eligible for IDEA, the school district:
 May not require parents to sign up for public benefits or insurance programs for the
child to receive FAPE.
 May not require a parent to pay an out-of-pocket expense, such as the payment of a
deductible or co-payment amount, for services provided at school. However, the
district may pay the cost that the parent would otherwise be required to pay for the
service.
 May not use the child’s public benefits or insurance if using it would:
- Decrease available lifetime coverage or other benefits;
- Require the family to pay for services normally paid by public benefits or
insurance that the child needs outside of school;
- Increase premiums or lead to discontinuation of public benefits or
insurance;
- Risk the child’s eligibility for home and community –based waivers, due to the
total amount of health care expenditures.
Parents may withdraw consent for disclosure of the child’s confidential
information at any time.
If parents refuse consent or withdraw consent, the school district must still provide
the required services to the child at no cost to the parents. The school district is still
responsible for providing the child with a FAPE and must provide needed services, even
if the district is no longer allowed to use the parents’ public benefits or insurance.
Illness
Regular attendance at school is extremely important, but a student with a significant
illness should not be in school. Sending a child to school with a significant illness may
result in a delay in his/her recovery. Keeping ill children at home is also necessary to
control the spread of the illness to other students.
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An illness is considered significant if:
A rash is present that has not been evaluated by a physician.
Your child’s temperature is 100.0 degrees or higher, or 1 to 2 degrees above the child’s
normal temperature. A child with such a fever should remain home for 24 hours after
the temperature returns to normal (without the use of fever-reducing medicine).
Your child vomits and continues to experience nausea and/or vomiting. A child with
persistent vomiting should remain home for 24 hours after the symptoms stop.
Your child complains of severe, persistent pain. The symptom should be referred to a
physician for evaluation.
Your child shows signs of upper respiratory infection (coughing, wheezing or other)
serious enough to interfere with the child’s ability to learn.
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There are signs of conjunctivitis (“pinkeye”) with drainage/matter coming from one or
both eyes, itching, and/or crusts on eyelids. The child should be evaluated by a
physician.
There are open sores that have not been evaluated by a physician.
There are signs of infestation with lice (nits in the hair, itchy scalp) the child should be
evaluated for treatment with a pediculide. Refer to the school nurse for more
information.
If you are not sure about whether to send your child to school, call the school nurse for
consultation. Do not send the child to school for the nurse to make the decision without
speaking to her first. If you are still in doubt, call or visit your child’s physician.
The above guidelines will be used by the school officials in determining if an ill child
should remain in school or be asked to be picked up by a parent.
Communicable Diseases
A student with or carrying a communicable and/or chronic infectious disease has all the
rights, privileges, and services provided by law and the district’s policies. The
determination of whether the student with a communicable an chronic infectious disease
shall be permitted to attend school in a regular classroom setting or participate in school
activities with other students shall be made on a case-by-case basis by the Communicable
and Chronic Infectious Disease Review Team, the student’s personal physician, local health
authorities, and the Multidisciplinary Committee. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) disagree with
the student’s alternative educational placement or program, they shall be offered the
opportunity to appeal to the school board within ten days of their notification of the
decision of the Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease Review Team.
Food Allergies
State law requires our school district to annually inform parents of students with lifethreatening allergies or life-threatening chronic illnesses of the applicable provisions of
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal statutes, state
statutes, federal regulations and state rules.
If your student has a life-threatening allergy or life-threatening chronic illness, please notify
the building principal.
Federal law protects students from discrimination due to a disability that substantially limits
a major life activity. If your student has a qualifying disability an individualized Section
504 Plan will be developed and implemented to provide the needed supports so that your
student can access his or her education as effectively as students without disabilities.
Not all students with life-threatening allergies and life-threatening chronic illnesses may be
eligible under Section 504. Our school district also may be able to appropriately meet
student’s needs through other means.
Treats and Snacks (Pre-K through 8th Grade)
Due to health concerns and scheduling, treats and snacks for any occasion must be arranged in
advance with the classroom teacher. All treats and snacks must be store bought and prepackaged in
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individual servings. No homemade treats or snacks are allowed at school. Treats and snacks may
not require refrigeration and must have a clearly printed list of ingredients on the packaging. We
strongly encourage you to select a treat or snack with nutritional value.
ATTENDANCE
Illinois law requires that whoever has custody or control of any child between six (by
September 1st) and seventeen years of age shall assure that the child attends school in the
district in which he or she resides, during the entire time school is in session (unless the
child has already graduated from high school). Illinois law also requires that whoever has
custody or control of a child who is enrolled in the school, regardless of the child’s age,
shall assure that the child attends school during the entire time school is in session.
There are certain exceptions to the attendance requirement for children who: attend private
school, are physically or mentally unable to attend school (including pregnant student
suffering medical complications as certified by her physician), are lawfully and necessarily
employed, are between the ages of 12 and 14 while in confirmation classes, have a religious
reason requiring absence, or are 16 or older and employed and enrolled in a graduation
incentive program. IPA Handbook Required Change in Law
ATTENDANCE CODES USED IN SKYWARD: OVERVIEW
Our district encourages parents to monitor their children’s attendance using Skyward, our
student management system. Below are descriptions of the codes and terms used in the
system:
Excused- Any absence due to medical reasons, court dates or funeral attendance and
accompanied by a doctor’s note, court document or funeral statement. These absences are
indicated by an “A” in the Attendance section of Skyward.
Verified- Any absence for which a parent or guardian has notified the school. Each year
students will be allowed ten (10) days of absence that may be verified by a parental notification
only. These absences are indicated by an “A” in the Attendance section of Skyward.
Pre-approved- Any absence that has been arranged in advance with administrative approval.
These may include religious holidays, school sponsored events or up to five family vacation
days. These are neither excused nor unexcused and are simply recognized as days students will
not be in attendance. These absences are indicated by a “P” in the Attendance section of
Skyward.
Unexcused- Any absence other than those outlined as Excused, Verified or Pre-arranged is
considered Unexcused. These absences are indicated by a “U” in the Attendance section of
Skyward.
ATTENDANCE POLICY OVERVIEW
Although it is important to keep ill students at home, regular school attendance is very
important for a quality education. The Parent and Student Handbook outlines our district’s
attendance policies. Below are the key components of this policy.
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Each year students will be allowed ten (10) days of absence that may be certified by a
parental notification only.
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Any absence due to medical reasons, court dates or funeral attendance and accompanied
by a doctor’s note, court document or funeral statement will not be counted toward the
allowed ten days of absences.
Religious and school sponsored events are neither excused or unexcused and are simply
recognized as days students will not be in attendance.
Five days of family vacations are neither excused or unexcused and are simply
recognized as days students will not be in attendance. Any vacation days in excess of
five days will be counted towards the student’s ten days of allowed absences.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) are to call the school by 9 a.m. each day of a student’s absence, and
indicate the reason for the absence. It is important to indicate to the school the NATURE of
the student’s illness, if ill. The schools are required to gather and report illness information to the
McLean County Health Department. State law requires the school to call parent(s)/guardian(s) at
home or work, if the school has not been notified about a student’s absence. The Heyworth Schools
shall make a reasonable effort, to telephone parent(s)/guardian(s) within two hours after the first
class to notify a K-12 student’s absence, if such student is absent without valid cause.
 Preapproved Absences: The school calendar has vacation periods established at regular
intervals during the year. Those intervals should be adequate to meet the students’ and/or
parent/guardians’ needs. If parent/guardian or student needs are such that the student must
be absent from school they must make arrangements for such absences in advance. All
make-up work for those absences is the responsibility of the student and/or parent/guardian
to arrange. Once a parent notifies the office about the absence in advance, the student picks
up the Preapproved Absence Form and has it signed before the date of absence by all of
his/her teachers and returned to the office.
 Religious Observances: A student shall be released from school as an excused absence for
the purpose of observing a religious holiday. The parent(s)/guardian(s) must give written
notice to the district five (5) days before the student’s anticipated absence using the
Anticipated Absence Form obtained from the school office.
 College Days: Seniors are allowed two (2) college days per year (including any required
college entrance testing). Juniors may apply to the Jr./Sr. High School principal for college
days. Students are to make arrangements with the high school office and bring a note for a
preapproved absence of this nature. After bringing a note to the office from the
parent(s)/guardian(s) giving permission to take a college day, they will be given a
Preapproved Absence Form, which must be signed and returned to the office.
MAKE-UP WORK
If a student is absent or if a student is suspended from school, he/she will be permitted to make up
all missed work, including homework and tests, for equivalent academic credit. The work must be
made-up in a period of time equal to the number of days the student was absent. The student or
parent must request the missed work within the period of time equal to the number of days the
student was absent.
Truancy
Student attendance is critical to the learning process. Truancy is therefore a serious issue and will
be dealt with in a serious manner by the board and district. Students who miss 5% or more of the
prior 180 regular school days without valid cause (a recognized excuse) are considered chronic
truants. Students who are chronic truants will be offered support services and resources aimed at
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correcting the truancy issue. If chronic truancy persists after support services and other resources
are made available, the school and district will take further action including:
 Referral to the truancy officer
 Reporting to officials under the Juvenile Court Act
 Referral to the State’s Attorney
 Appropriate school discipline
A parent or guardian who knowingly and willfully permits a child to be truant is in violation of
State Law.
Tardiness
Elementary School- Students arriving after 8:25 A.M. are considered Tardy. Students who arrive
late to school should report to the office and receive a pass slip before going to the classroom.
Jr./Sr. High School- All students are to be in the place of their activity before the bell rings
marking the beginning of that activity. There is ample time for students to go from one classroom
to the next by way of their lockers, but there is no extra time permitted for loitering and talking in
the hallways. Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated and will be dealt with appropriately.
Students who arrive late to school should report to the office.
Continued and regular instances of being tardy to the same class will bring negative consequences.
Unexcused tardies to the same class/same semester may bring the following consequences:
1st – 2nd Offense – Student warning
3rd –5th Offense – 30 minute classroom detention
6th Offense – 60 minute classroom detention
7th+ Offenses—Consequences will be determined on an individual basis.
Leaving School Grounds
Students are not to remain at school after dismissal unless attending a school sponsored activity, or
unless a teacher or the school arranged with a parent/guardian for the student to remain after
school. All students who are not under the supervision of a staff member must be out of the
building by 3:30 p.m. Students must be accompanied by a staff member whenever they use the
building outside of the regular school day.
Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during school hours without the permission
of the building principal. The building office will always attempt to contact parent(s)/guardian(s)
before sending a student home during school hours. Parent(s)/guardian(s) should contact the
principal, by note or telephone, in advance to arrange for dismissing a student when school is in
session. Students leaving the school during the school day must sign out at the office. Failure to
sign out will result in disciplinary action.
Pass Slips: Jr./Sr. High School
Students at the Jr./Sr. High School must have a pass slip to be in hallways during classes.
ENROLLMENT/ WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES
Enrollment Procedures
Heyworth schools operate on an annual promotional system. Students who enter our school from a
district using mid-year promotions will be assigned to the grade level for which they registered in
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September at their previous school. Entrance details for students entering Heyworth schools for the
first time may be obtained by phoning the appropriate school. Registration requirements are:
1. Completing an enrollment form for each student.
2. Presenting the school with a document verifying the birth date of each student to be
enrolled (hospital or official birth certificate).
3. Paying the registration fee for the period of enrollment.
4. Providing the school with the required immunization, health examination, and dental
information for each student.
5. Providing the necessary information to permit the school to get the transfer record from the
previous school attended.
6. Providing the school with a STUDENT TRANSFER FORM from the previous Illinois
school which would indicate whether the student is “in good standing.”
7. Providing the school with the IHSA enrollment forms
Withdrawal from School
Parent(s)/guardian(s) of students who intend to withdraw from school must notify the building
principal. Withdrawal forms must be signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s) and returned to the school
office. The school office will provide information that will assist enrollment in another school. A
student transferring to an Illinois school must have a STUDENT TRANSFER FORM completed
by the principal to indicate to the school whether the student left the Heyworth schools “in good
standing.” School records will be sent when requested by school officials after enrollment in
another school.
2016-2017 FEES
Registration Fees
Pre-K/ECE
Kindergarten
First-Second Grade
Third-Fourth Grade
Fifth-Sixth Grade
Initiative.
Seventh-Eighth Grade
Ninth-Tenth Grade
Initiative.
Eleventh-Twelfth Grade
$45.00
$45.00
$67.00
$72.00
$72.00 –Plus a $75.00 Technology Fee for the Chromebook
$77.00
$77.00—Plus a $75.00 Technology Fee for the Chromebook
$77.00
Additional Fees
Jr. High Co-Curricular Activities
$15.00 per season up to a max of $60.00 (4 sports) per
year per child
High School Co-curricular Activities $30.00 per season up to a max of $120.00 (4 sports)
per year per child
High School Band
$30.00 which counts towards the $120.00 maximum
Agriculture Lab Fee
$30.00 which counts towards the $120.00 maximum
Drivers Education
$250.00
Illinois Virtual School Fee
$100.00/per semester($200.00/per year)
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BACC (Bloomington Area Career Center)
Heartland Dual Credit Course
$100.00/per semester ($200.00/per year)
$100.00/per semester per class
PE Uniform Fee
** Order & Pay On-Line ** No $$ collected at registration.
**Required for 7th – 12th grades students**
$16.00 / 9” shorts $15.00 / 5” shorts
$10.00 /shirt
AP History
AP English
$92.00
$92.00
Hot Lunch Fees (Includes One Milk)
Student Meal (K-6)
Student Meal (7-12)
Adult Meal
Extra Milk
Breakfast
$2.45
$2.75
$3.00
$0.30 per container
$1.75
Student Meal (PK-6)
Reduced Student
Adult Meal
$1.75
$.30
$2.00
Breakfast Fees
GS Lunch
$2.45/ Day
August
(10 days)
September
(20 days)
October
(18 days)
November
(19 days)
December
(16 days)
January
(15 days)
February
(19 days)
March
(18 days)
April
(17 days)
May
(21 days)
(Total of 173 days)
Month Cost
$24.50
$49.00
$44.10
$46.55
$39.20
$36.75
$46.55
$44.10
$41.65
$51.45
Thru-Total
$24.50
$73.50
$117.60
$164.15
$203.35
$240.10
$286.65
$330.75
$372.40
$423.85
Month Cost
$27.50
$55.00
$50.35
Thru-Total
$27.50
$78.85
$128.35
Jr/Sr High Lunch
$2.75/ Day
August
September
October
(10 days)
(20 days)
(18 days)
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November
(19 days)
December
(16 days)
January
(15 days)
February
(19 days)
March
(18 days)
April
(17 days)
May
(21 days)
(Total of 173 days)
August
(10 days)
September
(20 days)
October
(18 days)
November
(19 days)
December
(16 days)
January
(15 days)
February
(19 days)
March
(18 days)
April
(17 days)
May
(21 days)
(Total of 173 days)
$47.70
$37.10
$47.70
$53.00
$45.05
$53.00
$47.70
$180.85
$224.85
$266.10
$318.60
$368.10
$414.85
$472.60
Month Cost
$17.50
$35.00
$31.50
$33.75
$28.00
$26.25
$33.75
$31.50
$29.75
$36.75
Thru-Total
$15.75
$50.75
$84.00
$117.75
$145.75
$172.00
$205.75
$237.25
$267.00
$303.75
Chargable Activity Fees
High School - $30 per season up to a max of $120.00 (4 sports) per year per child
Band, Baseball, Basketball – Boys & Girls, Cheerleading, Chess, Cross Country – Boys &
Girls, FFA, Flags (Charge only if they are not in Band also), Football, Golf, Musical / Play,
Scholastic Bowl, Softball, Speech. Track – Boys & Girls, Volleyball, Wrestling, WYSE
Jr. High - $15.00 per season up to a max of $60.00 (4 sports) per year per child
Baseball, Basketball - Boys & Girls, Cheerleading, Cross Country – Boys & Girls (6th, 7th,
and 8th Grade), Scholastic Bowl, Softball-(6th, 7th, and 8th Grade), Speech, Track – Boys &
Girls, Volleyball, Wrestling-(5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
Waived Fees for Free/ Reduced Students
Drivers Ed
Technology Fee for the Chromebook Initiative
PE Uniform
Heartland Dual Credit Classes
Text Fees
BACC Fees
Fees that are NOT waived for Free/ Reduced Students
Activity Fees
AP Fees
Activity Passes
Virtual High School Fee
Late Enrollment/Registration Fees
1st Semester – 100%
3rd Quarter – 75%
Refund Schedule
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4th Quarter – 50%
Registration Fee
Registration fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis if requested in writing by the parents for any
student leaving the District during the school year.
Waiver of Student Fees
The school board may establish fees and charges to fund certain school activities. The board
recognizes that some students will be unable to pay these fees, however, students shall not be
denied educational services or academic credit due to the inability or unwillingness of
parent(s)/guardian(s) to pay fees and charges. Fee waivers are available to eligible students who
qualify for free or reduced lunches under the federal guidelines. These waivers cover registration
fees, textbooks, driver’s education classroom fees, and a PE uniform (1 set). However, these
students are not exempt from charges for lost and damaged books, locks, materials, supplies, and
equipment. Applications for fee waivers may be submitted by a parent/guardian of a student who
has been assessed a fee on an application form available from the building principal. A student
shall be eligible for a waiver of a fee when at least one of the following prerequisites are met:
1. The student is currently receiving aid under Article IV of the Illinois Public Aid Code (Aid
to Families with Dependent Children).
2. The student is currently eligible for free or reduced price meals pursuant to Ill. Rev. Stat.
Ch. 122 Para. 712.1 et. Seq.
3. The student’s family is currently eligible under the guidelines of family size and income
levels prescribed annually by the Secretary of Agriculture.
The parent/guardian shall submit written evidence of eligibility for waiver of the student’s
fee. A separate application form shall be submitted for each fee assessed to each student.
The building principal will notify the parent/guardian promptly as to whether the fee waiver
request has been granted or denied. A building principal’s denial of a fee waiver request, if
appealed, must be appealed to the school board by submitting the appeal in writing to the
superintendent or his designee within 14 days of the denial. The board will reconsider the decision
to deny the fee waiver request, and will notify the parent/guardian of its decision. The decision of
the board is final and binding. Questions regarding the fee waiver request process should be
addressed to the building principal’s office.
Waived Fees for Free/Reduced Students
LUNCH
The school class “A” lunch provides for several choices of foods, including sandwiches, in addition
to the regular menu items. Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School students are encouraged to take
advantage of the benefits of the school lunch program. PLEASE CALL MRS. GEBHARDT AT
473-2322 REGARDING ANY LUNCH FEE QUESTIONS. You can also e-mail Mrs. Gebhardt at
[email protected]
Lunch Payments
All delinquent fees must be paid at the time of registration for the 2016-2017 school year.
If these fees have not been paid at that time, students will not be eligible for all
extracurricular activities (for example, including sports, clubs, activities, dances, etc.).
Parents that believe their child qualifies for the “Free and Reduced” Lunch Program, should
contact the district office at 309-473-3727.
If a student has a current lunch balance, here are some options for payment:
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Send a check to the Heyworth Unit School District Office: 522 E. Main Street,
Heyworth, IL 61745
Pay by credit card on Skyward
Make arrangement with the district office for payments to be made over a 6 to 12 month
period
Payment must be made in advance or students will be asked to bring a sack lunch.
Free Lunch Program
The Federal Government requires that free or reduced price lunches, be provided for those who
qualify. A listing of required qualifications, based upon need and family income, are provided
each fall in the local newspaper, and at registration. Those who feel they are entitled to free or
reduced price lunches for their child/children, are encouraged to get application forms, from their
building principal, or at registration.
Breakfast Program
Elementary School- Breakfast is served every school day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:25 a.m.
Students arriving at 8:00 A.M. or a little before to eat breakfast must enter the building
through the front entrance. It is recommended students be dropped off in front of the school
or at the corner of Joselyn and Main, if the bus lane is closed. Students following their
regular morning routine (arriving after 8:05) will be allowed in the building once a
supervisor is at the assigned door. If you child plans to eat breakfast, he or she must inform
the supervisor that is on duty at the door. Bus students eating breakfast will be dismissed
first from the bus and will follow their same routine for entering the building. If a bus is late
arriving at school, extra time will be granted for students to eat breakfast. It is our goal to
have all students back in the classroom by 8:25 A.M.
The cost for a student breakfast is $1.75. Any student that already qualifies for the federal
free or reduced lunch program will also receive a free or reduced breakfast. Payment for
breakfast will be the same as it is for lunch. All payments will go into the food service
account. The district’s policy for maintaining a positive balance in the account remains in
place as well. Students eating breakfast need to pay in advance.
Lunchroom Procedures/Rules
Jr./Sr. High School
1. Students may elect to bring sack lunches and eat at the lunch tables.
2. High School students may also leave the building for lunch but may NOT enter any vehicle.
3. If a student leaves, they must keep in mind that there are only thirty minutes for lunch.
Students will not be allowed to re-enter until the end of the lunch hour.
4. Lunch periods at the high school and junior high are on a very tight schedule. It becomes
necessary to limit the area in which students may relax after lunch. All students should stay
in the cafeteria after eating. Junior high students are permitted outside if under supervision.
If students go outside, they must not bother classes in session, or cars on the highway.
5. Only the restrooms immediately west of the cafeteria are to be used during lunch periods
6. Visitors are not allowed during lunch.
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY POLICIES
Elementary School
IESA- Heyworth Community Unit School District No. 4 is a member of the Illinois Elementary
School Association. Our extracurricular policies meet and in some cases exceed the requirements
of these organizations.
Attendance for Activities- Students who wish to attend or participate in any extracurricular
activity must be in school all day on the day of the activity unless excused by the principal in
advance. Medical visits will be considered.
Elementary School Activities/Clubs- Elementary School students may participate in the
following activities and/or clubs:
6th Grade Track
5th/6th Grade Intramural Girls’ Basketball
Student Council (Grades 3-6)
5th/6th Grade Intramural Boys’ Basketball
Honors Chorus (Grades 5-6)
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5 /6 Grade Literary Competition
Art Club (Grades 5-6)
Jr./Sr. High School
IHSA- Heyworth Community Unit School District No. 4 is a member of the Illinois High School
Association and the Illinois Elementary School Association. Our extracurricular policies meet and
in some cases exceed the requirements of these organizations.
Attendance for Activities- Students who wish to attend or participate in any extracurricular
activity must be in school all day on the day of the activity unless excused by the principal in
advance. Medical visits will be considered.
Jr./Sr. High School Activities/Clubs- We have extracurricular activities that take place before and
after school hours and encourage all students to take part in some of the activities. Currently our
clubs and activities are as follows:
High School
Yearbook
Cheerleading
Class Organizations
Spanish Honor Society
Speech Team
Student Council
Junior High
Cheerleading
Scholastic Bowl
Yearbook
Art Club
Chess Club
FFA
National Honor Society
Sports
Varsity Club
Math Counts
Speech
Scholastic Bowl
Key Club
WYSE
Spanish Club
Spring Musical
Sports
Student Council
Heyworth Jr. High School is a member of the Sangamon Valley Conference and competes in boys
and girls basketball, girls softball, boys baseball, and girls volleyball. Heyworth High School is a
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member of the Heart of Illinois Conference. High school students can participate in football,
volleyball, cross-country, wrestling, golf, basketball, softball, baseball and track.
Dances
Attendance at school-sponsored dances is a privilege. Only students who attend Heyworth schools
may attend school-sponsored dances, unless the principal or designee approves a student’s guest in
advance of the event. A guest must be “age appropriate” as defined by the school administration.
All school rules, including the school’s discipline code and dress code are in effect during schoolsponsored dances. Students who violate the school’s discipline code will be required to leave the
dance immediately and the student’s parent/guardian will be contacted. The school may also
impose other discipline as outlined in the school’s discipline code. Separate dances are held for
junior high students and for high school students. Junior high and elementary students are not
eligible to attend high school dances and high school students are not allowed to attend junior high
and elementary dances and/or parties.
 Dances must be sponsored by a school club or organization.
 At least two faculty members must chaperone each dance and be present at all times.
 The sponsoring club or organization must clean up after the dance and put table and chairs
in the proper places.
 All guests requesting to attend a HHS dance must be pre-approved by the principal. Guests
are not permitted at HJH dances.
 Except for Prom and Homecoming, dances will end no later than 11 pm.
 All dances must be placed on the school calendar and approved by the principal.
Participation Code- Requirements for Participation in Extracurricular Athletic Activities
A student must have the following fully executed documents on file in the school office before
being allowed to participate in any extracurricular athletic activity.
1. A current certificate of physical fitness issued by a licensed physician, an
advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.
2. A permission slip to participate in the specific sport or activity signed by the
student's parent/guardian; and
3. Proof the student is covered by medical insurance; and
4. A signed agreement by the student not to use any drugs on the IHSA’s most
current banned drug classes list and an agreement to take part in random testing
for these substances.
5. A signed agreement by the student’s parent/guardian authorizing random
performance-enhancing substance testing and recognizing the dangers of drug
use.
Eligibility-Selection of members or participants in extracurricular athletic activities is at the
discretion of the designated teachers, sponsors, and coaches.
In order to be eligible to participate in extracurricular athletic activities, a student must be passing
all classes. Any student failing to meet academic requirements will be suspended from the sport or
activity for 7 calendar days or until all academic requirements are met, whichever is longer.
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IHSA [or] IESA- Eligibility for most athletics is also governed by the rules of the Illinois High
School Association [or] Illinois Elementary School Association and, if applicable, these rules will
apply in addition to this Extracurricular Athletic Code. In the case of a conflict between IHSA [or]
IESA and this Extracurricular Athletic Code, the most stringent rule will be enforced.
Absence from School on Day of Sport or Activity- A student who is absent from school after
noon is ineligible for any extracurricular or athletic activity on that day unless the absence has been
approved in writing by the principal. Exceptions may be made by the designated teacher, sponsor
or coach for: 1) a pre-arranged medical absence; 2) a death in the student's family; or 3) a religious
ceremony or event. A student who has been suspended from school is also suspended from
participation in all extracurricular and athletic activities for the duration of the suspension.
A student who is absent from school on a Friday before a Saturday event may be withheld from
Saturday extracurricular or athletic activities at the sole discretion of the designated teacher,
sponsor or coach.
Travel- All students must travel to sporting events and activities and return home from such events
with the team on which the student participates by use of school approved means of transportation.
A written waiver of this rule may be issued by the teacher, sponsor or coach in charge of the sport
or activity upon advance written request of a student's parent/guardian and provided the
parent/guardian appears and accepts custody of the student. Oral requests will not be honored and
oral permissions are not valid.
Any student found to be in violation of this rule will be subject to discipline in accordance with the
Extracurricular Athletic Code of Conduct.
Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct applies to all extracurricular and athletic activities and is enforced
365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
This Code does not contain a complete list of inappropriate behaviors. Violations will be
treated cumulatively, with disciplinary penalties increasing with subsequent violations. A
student may be excluded from extracurricular or athletic activities while the school is
conducting an investigation into the student’s conduct.
Students and their parents/guardians are encouraged to seek assistance from the Student
Assistance Program for alcohol or other drug problems. Participation in an alcohol or drug
counseling program will be taken into consideration in determining consequences for Code
of Conduct violations.
The student shall not:
Violate the school rules and School District policies on student discipline including policies
and procedures on student behavior;
1. Ingest or otherwise use a beverage containing alcohol (except for religious
purposes);
2. Ingest or otherwise use tobacco or nicotine in any form;
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3. Ingest or otherwise use, possess, buy, sell, offer to sell, barter, or distribute any
product composed purely of caffeine in a loose powdered form or any illegal
substance (including mood-altering and performance enhancing drugs or chemicals)
or paraphernalia;
4. Ingest or otherwise use, possess, buy, sell, offer to sell, barter, or distribute any
object that is or could be considered a weapon or any item that is a look alike
weapon. This prohibition does not prohibit legal use of weapons in cooking and in
athletics, such as archery, martial arts practice, target shooting, hunting, and skeet;
5. Attend a party or other gathering and/or ride in a vehicle where alcoholic beverages
and/or controlled substances are being consumed by minors;
6. Act in an unsportsmanlike manner;
7. Violate any criminal law, including but not limited to, assault, battery, arson, theft,
gambling, eavesdropping, vandalism and reckless driving;
8. Haze or bully other students;
9. Violate the written rules for the extracurricular or athletic activity;
10. Behave in a manner that is detrimental to the good of the group or school;
11. Be insubordinate or disrespectful toward the activity’s sponsors or team’s coaching
staff; or
12. Falsify any information contained on any permit or permission form required by the
extracurricular or athletic activity.
13. Hazing is any humiliating or dangerous activity expected of a student to belong to a
team or group, regardless of his or her willingness to participate. Bullying includes
cyber-bullying (bullying through the use of technology or any electronic
communication) and means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or
conduct, including communications made in writing or electronically, directed
toward a student or students that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the
effect of one or more of the following:
1. Placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s or
students’ person or property;
2. Causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s or students’
physical or mental health;
3. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ academic
performance; or
4. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ ability to participate
in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.
Examples of prohibited conduct include name-calling, using derogatory slurs,
stalking, sexual violence, causing psychological harm, threatening or causing
physical harm, threatened or actual destruction of property, or wearing or possessing
items depicting or implying hatred or prejudice of one of the characteristics stated
above.
Due Process Procedures
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Students who are accused of violating the Code of Conduct are entitled to the following due
process:
1. The student should be advised of the disciplinary infraction with which he or she is
being charged.
2. The student shall be entitled to a hearing before an appropriate administrator.
3. The student will be able to respond to any charges leveled against him or her.
4. The student may provide any additional information he or she wishes for the
administrator to consider.
5. The administrator, with the help of other staff members if needed, may interview
material witnesses or others with evidence concerning the case.
6. If the administrator finds, after reviewing the evidence, that the violation occurred,
he or she will impose sanctions on the student, as follows:
a. Sanctions for violations other than drug and alcohol will be based on the nature
of the offense and the number of offenses, and may include suspension from all
extracurricular or athletic activities for one of the time periods described below:
 A specified period of time or percentage of events, competitions, or
practices;
 The remainder of the season or for the next season; or
 The remainder of the student’s school career.
b. Sanctions for alcohol and other drug violations, including tobacco, nicotine and
products composed purely of caffeine in a loose powdered form, will be based
on the following:
First violation
 Use, ingestion, possession, buying, selling, offering to sell, bartering, or
distributing: A suspension of one third of the total number of performances,
activities, or competitions or the remainder of the season, whichever is
shorter. This penalty may be reduced if the student is enrolled in a drug or
alcohol counseling program.
 Attendance at a party or riding in a vehicle where alcoholic beverages and/or
controlled substances are being consumed: A suspension of one sixth of the
total number of performances, activities or competitions, or the remainder of
the season, whichever is shorter.
 The student may be required to practice with the group, regardless of the
violation (unless suspended or expelled from school).
Second violation
 Use, ingestion, possession, buying, selling, offering to sell, bartering, or
distributing: A suspension of 12 weeks or 1 season, including suspension
from all performances, activities, or competitions during this period. To
participate again in any extracurricular or athletic activity, the student must
successfully participate in and complete a school-approved alcohol or drug
counseling program and follow all recommendations from that program.
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Attendance at a party or riding in a vehicle where alcoholic beverages and/or
controlled substances are being consumed: A suspension of one third of the
season and all extracurricular group performances, activities, or competitions
during this period.
 The student may be required to practice with the group (unless suspended or
expelled from school).
Third violation
 Use, ingestion, possession, buying, selling, offering to sell, bartering, or
distributing: A suspension from extracurricular or athletic activities for the
remainder of the student’s school career.
 Attendance at a party or riding in a vehicle where alcoholic beverages and/or
controlled substances are being consumed: A suspension of one calendar
year from the date of the suspension, including all extracurricular and
athletic activities during this period.
7. The administrator will make a written report of his or her decision and rationale.
The student may appeal the decision to the superintendent or superintendent’s
designee.
All students remain subject to the School District’s student discipline policy and the
school’s student/parent handbook.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
The School District maintains an extracurricular and athletic drug and alcohol testing
program in order to foster the health, safety, and welfare of its students. Participation in
extracurricular and athletic activities is a privilege and participants need to be exemplars.
The program promotes healthy and drug-free participation.
Each student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) must consent to random drug and alcohol
testing in order to participate in any extracurricular or athletic activity. Failure to sign the
School District’s “Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Consent” form will result in nonparticipation.
If a test is positive, the student may not participate in extracurricular or athletic activities
until after a follow-up test is requested by the building principal or designee and the results
are reported. The building principal or designee will request a follow-up test after such an
interval of time that the substance previously found would normally be eliminated from the
body. If this follow-up test is negative, the student will be allowed to resume participation
in extracurricular and athletic activities. If a positive result is obtained from the follow-up
test, or any later test, the same previous procedure shall be followed.
No student shall be expelled or suspended from school as a result of any verified positive
test conducted under this program other than when independent reasonable suspicion of
drug and/or alcohol usage exists. This program does not affect the School District policies,
practices, or rights to search or test any student who at the time exhibits cause for
reasonable suspicion of drug and/or alcohol use.
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Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries
Student athletes must comply with Illinois’ Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act and all
protocols, policies and bylaws of the Illinois High School Association1 before being
allowed to participate in any athletic activity, including practice or competition.
A student who was removed from practice or competition because of a suspected
concussion shall be allowed to return only after all statutory prerequisites are completed,
including without limitation, the School District’s return-to-play and return-to-learn
protocols.
Sportsmanship
Heyworth High School is a member of the Heart of Illinois Conference, and we abide by the
sportsmanship code established by the conference, our high school athletic teams compete for a
sportsmanship award presented by the conference. All Heyworth students, coaches, and fans are
expected to demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship
Heart of Illinois Conference Code of Conduct
 Respect our game, yourself, and others.
 Respect our officials at all times.
 Show sportsmanship in victory or defeat.
 Be positive in your actions and comments.
 Never single out an athlete with criticism.
 Set a good example for us and those around you.
 Cheer for good play.
 Practice self control.
 Remember: This is a game, we are here to have fun!!!
The “H”
The Varsity “H” signifies that the person who has earned it has made a major contribution in at
least one sport or activity and has fulfilled the requirements of the Participation Code. To earn the
varsity letter, the athlete must finish the season in good standing: this includes NOT being
ineligible or suspended. This letter is an honor and a representation of Heyworth High School.
When a person wins his/her first Varsity letter, he/she will receive an “H” insignia of the sport and
a bar, which indicates one letter won. For each subsequent letter earned in the same sport, the letter
winner will receive another bar that is to be placed under the pin and bar previously earned. For
each letter earned in a different sport or activity the recipient will be awarded a pin recognizing that
activity and bars to be placed under it. During his/her high school career a person will be awarded
only one “H” with as many pins and bars as have been earned.
Criteria for Earning the “H”
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Basketball- The candidate must participate in one-half or more of the quarters played by the
Varsity team. If a candidate is out for the team four full seasons, he/she will letter as a senior
regardless of the quarters played.
FFA- The candidate must attend all chapter meetings unless he/she is absent from school on that
day. The candidate must attend at least two CDE’s per year, one being Chapter SAE interviews.
The candidate must have attended at least one leadership conference in their FFA career and hold
a Greenhand FFA Degree.
Football-The candidate must participate in half or more of the quarters played by the Varsity team.
If a candidate is out for the team four full seasons, he will letter as a senior regardless of the
quarters played.
Track- The candidate must have earned an average of 1½ points per meet for all Varsity meets.
This includes large meets (e.g. district) even though a full team may not be entered.
Baseball and Softball- The candidate must have played in half or more of the innings played by the
team. A candidate who only pitches, but in a regular rotation, may letter. A candidate who is only
a relief pitcher, but who pitches often and is relied upon, may letter.
Golf- The candidate must have played in half or more of the matches played by the Varsity team.
Volleyball-The candidate must have played in half or more of the games played by the Varsity
team. If a candidate is out for the team four full seasons, she will letter as a senior regardless of the
quarters played.
Speech-The candidate must have earned an average of one (1) point for all of the Varsity meets
scheduled.
Cheerleading-The candidate must be a member of the Varsity squad and must have attended all
scheduled practices and games (football and basketball). He/she must also follow all squad rules.
Band-The candidate must have completed two years as a member of the band, and in each year
participated in all rehearsals, functions, and concerts. He/she must have participated in the IHSA
Solo & Ensemble Contest and received a Division 1 rating on a solo. Students must also audition
for and make the ILMEA District Band.
Choir-The candidate must have completed two years as a member of the choir and in each year
participated in all rehearsals, functions, and concerts. He/she must have participated in the IHSA
Solo & Ensemble Contest and received a Division 1 rating on a solo. Students must also audition
for and make the ILMEA District Band.
Manager (athletics only)-The candidate must have attended all practices and games and have
satisfactorily completed the responsibilities assigned by the coach in any one sport.
Cross Country-The candidate must finish the season in the top five for points for more than 50% of
the season. This applies to the top five boys and the top five girls.
Wrestling-The candidate must participate in more than ½ of the varsity matches.
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Season
In order to letter in a sport or activity the candidate must participate in the entire season regardless
of the number of quarters, meets, innings, games, or points he/she has accumulated. In other
words, he/she must finish the season. A candidate may start the season late, but he/she must fulfill
the requirements of lettering in the activity and finish the season in order to letter. Eligibility for
transfers will follow IHSA/IESA rules, but those students must still fulfill the requirements for
lettering.
Injuries and/or Illness
If the candidate is unable to participate because of a doctor’s orders, he/she may letter provided that
he/she plays in half of the quarters, meets, innings, or games, or accumulates the proper number of
points in the case of track during that part of the season in which he/she is allowed by the doctor to
participate. Individuals who are injured or ill need to attend all practices and games within their
abilities.
Numeral Awards
Any student who participates in the entire season on a team and who meets the requirements of the
Participation Code will earn his/her numeral award. On the first occasion the student will receive
numerals and the insignia of the activity to pin on it. On each subsequent occasion, the student will
receive the insignia to pin on the original set of numerals. Numerals may be won in all sports.
Summer Activities
At the discretion of the school administration, coaches may offer summer activities such as weight
lifting, track, baseball leagues, and/or open gym. The criteria for these kinds of activities are as
follows:
1. They must be within the rules and spirit of the IHSA/IESA
2. The coach involved must want to manage the activity. It will not be assigned.
3. There must be no coercion or pressure to cause students to participate.
Summer Camps
Students may attend summer sports and other camps as long as the camps are conducted within
IHSA/IESA rules. It is each student’s responsibility to verify this with his/her coach and/or
principal.
Cheerleading
Junior and Senior High School
Practice and Game Attendance
1. Cheerleaders are not required to attend holiday tournaments if they conflict with previously
planned family activities.
2. The Participation Code outlined in this handbook also applies to cheerleaders.
3. All cheerleaders will be selected in a closed session by the cheerleader sponsor, faculty
members, and/or appropriate judges.
Athletic Success
Athletic Success in Heyworth CUSD #4 is achieved when student athletes demonstrate appropriate
levels of development in athletic, academic, and personal growth consistent with the larger mission
of the school district.
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Coaches
Coaches of the Heyworth School District are expected to:
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Create a positive environment through sincere praise, immediate encouragement,
and corrective instruction.
2.
Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and for individuals.
3.
Set the benchmark for sportsmanship by modeling and enforcing a strict code of
ethics.
4.
Maintain open and honest communication.
5.
Provide enjoyable experiences for the student athletes.
6.
Support student academic expectations, responsibilities and achievements.
Parents/Guardians
Parents/Guardians of Heyworth School District student athletes are expected to:
1.
Support the decisions of the coach.
2.
Expect and support student attendance at practices and games.
3.
Use good sportsmanship as a spectator and conduct themselves in a manner that
reflects positively on both the team and the school.
4.
Respect officials, opponents, peers, and all others associated with an event.
5.
Understand the game is for the student, not the adults.
Fans/Supporters
Fans and supporters of Heyworth School District athletic games are expected to:
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Recognize that a ticket to an athletic contest is a privilege to observe a game.
2.
Cheer for your team, not against officials and opponents.
3.
Demonstrate good sportsmanship and citizenship.
Administration and Board
The administration and School Board of the Heyworth School District are expected to:
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Provide means for conflict resolution.
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Provide and maintain the best possible athletic facilities.
3.
Hire qualified coaches that are supported by continuing education. Empower
coaches to lead their programs and support their decisions.
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Create and maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, parents, and
the community.
5.
Assign and communicate appropriate levels of accountability to student athletes and
coaches.
Student Athletes
Student-athletes of the Heyworth School District are expected to:
1.
Demonstrate good sportsmanship and respect for coaches, opponents, fellow
student-athletes and players, parents, and the community.
2.
Maintain and practice good health habits by being alcohol and drug-free and
participating in off-season training to avoid injury.
3.
Follow all rules as set by coach and school
4.
See high academic standards to be the best students they can be.
5.
Be an active participant and promoter of a positive team attitude.
6.
Communicate with coaches openly and honestly.
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Elementary School Behavior Matrix
Respect Yourself
Hallways
Classroom
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Walk Single-file
Keep to the right
Use passes at all times
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Complete work
Bring materials
Keep chair legs on the
floor
Try your best
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Cafeteria
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Bus
Respect Others
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Walk
Bring lunch card to
cafeteria
Leave the area better than
you found it
Eat your own food
Milk, juice, or water are
allowed
Be on time
Stay seated
Face body forward
Keep hands in bus
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Field Trips
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Restrooms
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Drink
Swallow
Leave
Wear safe and weather
appropriate clothing
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Wait your turn
Leave quickly
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Keep hands and feet to
self
Wait your turn
Share equipment and
materials
Play fair and include
everyone
Use kind words
Line up quickly and quietly
Keep hands and feet to
self
Walk at all times
Walk your bikes on school
property
Park bikes in rack
Follow adult directions
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Keep hands and feet to
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Use kind words
Help others/share
Raise hand
Use inside voices
Keep hands and feet to
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Use inside voices
Use good table manners
Follow quiet signal
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Recess
Before/After
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Sit quietly
Pay attention
Clap and laugh at the right
times
Have an open mind and
respect performers
Go
Flush
Wash with soap
Leave
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Assemblies/
Walk quietly
Keep hands and feet to
self
Stay together
Greet bus driver
Listen to driver
Keep hands and feet to
self
Use quiet
voices/appropriate
language
Use good manners
Stay quiet at railroad
tracks
Walk
Listen
Follow adult directions
Keep hands and feet to
self
Sit so that others can see
Wait your turn
Respect others’ privacy
Use quiet voices
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Be on time
Sit in inside supervised
area/stand in outside
supervised area
Use correct doors at arrival
and dismissal
Use crosswalks
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Respect Your Environment
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Use trash cans
Outside doors will
remain closed
Respect artwork
and bulletin boards
Be on time
Take care of
classroom materials
Keep room and desk
clean
Clean up your area
Put trash in trash
can
Put tray/silverware
in proper place
Food and drink not
allowed
Keep the aisles clear
Walk on the steps
of the bleachers
Quiet feet on
bleachers
Bring only yourself
Flush
Keep water in sink
Put paper towels in
garbage
Leave quickly
Keep water in
fountain
Treat school
property with care
inside and outside
Clean up equipment
and materials
Treat school
property with care
inside and outside
Heyworth Junior High School Behavior Expectations
Location
All Settings
Classroom
Computer
Lab
Be Respectful
-Address all adults with appropriate titles
-Use appropriate language
-Use polite tone of voice
-Care for books and other materials
-Respect individual differences
-Treat others the way you want to be
treated
Cafeteria
-Give your best effort
-Be on task
-Be on time and prepared
-Keep room and desk clean
-Sit in chairs properly
-Handle equipment properly
-Walk and move carefully
-Treat equipment properly
-Use your own login and log off when
finished
-Listen and follow directions
-Push in chairs
-Follow the school district’s Acceptable
Use Policy
-Handle equipment properly
-Keep pathway clear
-Respect others’ quiet work time
-Come prepared with work and necessary
supplies
-Be on task
-Have a valid reason to be in the hall
and carry a hall pass
-Maintain personal space
-Use quiet voice
-Open and close lockers carefully and
quietly
-Have a pass
-Keep lockers clean and neat
-Keep moving
-Use quiet voice
-Display good manners
-Sit in assigned areas
-Keep area clean
-Replace trays and utensils
-Use quiet voices
-Stay quiet at railroad tracks
-Keep hands, feet, and objects out of the
aisles and inside bus
-Sit appropriately
-Line up correctly at stop
-Maintain personal space
-Use quiet voice
-Respect others’ privacy and property
-Be kind
-Be on time
-Be prepared with appropriate gym
clothes and shoes everyday
-Use lock appropriately
-Give your best effort
-Stay on task
-Follow directions the first time given
-Use hands, feet, and equipment
appropriately
-Stay in supervised area
-Be polite
-Speak clearly
-Be patient
-Wait your turn
-Sit still and in one place
-Have a pass
-Keep pathway clear
-Use quiet voices
-Respect others’ privacy
-Have a pass
-Keep restroom clean
-Use facilities properly
-Vandalism is not allowed
-Respect school time limits (school hours:
8:00 – 3:30 pm)
-Have a purpose to be at school early or
late
-Wash hands
-Use appropriate applause
-Sit quietly
-Face forward
-Display good manners
-Listen
-Stay in assigned area
-Be punctual
-Be a good participant
-Be a good representative
-Stay in assigned area
-Maintain personal space
-Display good sportsmanship
-Have rides arranged for after event
-Dress appropriately
-Support the team
-Remain seated at all times
-Be a good representative
-Stay in supervised area
Bus
Offices
Restrooms
Before and
After School
Assemblies
and Field
Trips
Extra
Curricular
-Walk on the right side of the hallway
and stairwell
-Keep hallways clear
-Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself
-Food/drink stay in cafeteria
-Walk to lunch and back to class
-Be on time
-Take care of seats and bus
-Keep bus clean
-Listen and respond to bus driver/monitor
-Respect others on the bus
PE and
Locker
Rooms
-Follow directions the first time given
-Gum is not allowed
-Be responsible for your actions
-Dress appropriately for all activities
-Public display of affection is not allowed
Be Safe
-Stay in supervised areas
-Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself
-Talk at appropriate times
-Be kind
-Be positive
-Care for books and other materials
Study Hall
Hallways
Be Responsible
-Treat property or equipment properly
-Respect others’ space and property
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-Stay in supervised area
CODE OF CONDUCT
Cell Phones
Students may possess cellular phone, or similar electronic devices under the conditions that
the device must be kept turned off and out of sight during the regular school day. Cell
phones may be allowed during passing periods and lunch. The use of mobile devices or cell
phones will not be allowed in the classroom unless they are for educational purposes.
Exceptions to this rule would be:
a. The supervising teacher grants permission;
b. Use of the device is provided in a student’s IEP;
c. It is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other
individuals.
Using a cellular phone or similar device in any manner, that disrupts the educational environment,
including using the device to cheat, signal others, video, photograph, or record others or otherwise
violate student conduct rules, may result in disciplinary action.
Gymnasium
All students on the gym floor must be in gym shoes. Gym shoes are those shoes (tennis shoes,
basketball shoes, etc.), which are reserved for gym usage only. No one should be in the gym
except for classes or scheduled practices. Only a coach may open the gym for use other than
scheduled activities.
Student Dress Code
Students are expected to wear clothing in a neat, clean and well-fitting manner while on school
property and/or in attendance at school sponsored activities. Students are to use discretion in their
dress and are not permitted to wear apparel that causes a substantial disruption in the school
environment.
 Student dress (including accessories) may not advertise, promote, or picture alcoholic
beverages, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, violent behavior, or other inappropriate
images.
 Student dress (including accessories) may not display lewd, vulgar, obscene, or offensive
language or symbols, including gang symbols.
 Hats, coats, bandanas, hoods, sweat bands, and sunglasses may not be worn in the building
during the school day.
 Hair styles, dress and accessories that pose a safety hazard are not permitted in the ag
building, science or computer laboratories, or during physical education.
 Clothing with holes, rips, and tears above the length deemed appropriate for shorts and
skirts, or clothing that is otherwise poorly fitting, showing skin and or/undergarments may
not be worn at school.
 The length of shorts or skirts must be fist length to be appropriate.
 No halter tops, spaghetti straps, or backless tops are allowed at school.
 Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times.
 If there is any doubt about dress and appearance, the building principal will make the final
decision.
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Students whose dress causes a substantial disruption of the orderly process of school
functions or endangers the health or safety of the student, other students, staff or others may
be subject to discipline.
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 Grievance Procedure.
Sex Equity Grievance Procedure is:
1. Inquires regarding possible sex discrimination shall be directed to the District Equity
Coordinator (the “Coordinator”).
2. Within seven (7) calendar days of inquiry, the Coordinator shall send a copy of the district’s sex
equity policy and grievance procedure to the inquiring individuals. This grievance procedure is
available to anyone wishing to file on behalf of a student or students.
3. Upon receipt of a written grievance, the Coordinator shall initiate an investigation of the
grievance, involving others to the extent necessary and appropriate. The Coordinator may seek
advice from related state agencies or legal counsel.
4. Within sixty (60) calendar days of receiving the grievance, the Coordinator shall render a
written decision. Copies of the written decision shall be given to the Grievant, the party charged
(if any), and the superintendent.
5. If either the Grievant or the party charged is not satisfied with the decision rendered by the
Coordinator, the decision may be appealed within fifteen (15) calendar days to the school board
by submitting a written request for hearing before the School Board, addressed to the Office of
the Superintendent. Copies of the grievance and the Coordinator’s decision, shall be forwarded
by the Superintendent, to the School Board. The School Board shall review the aforementioned
documents at its next regularly scheduled meeting, at which time both the Grievant and the party
charged, shall be given the opportunity to be heard before the School Board. The School Board
shall render its written decision on the appeal, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date, on
which the grievance decision was considered and/or heard.
6. If either the Grievant, or the party charged is dissatisfied with the School Board’s decision,
further appeal may be made to the Superintendent, of the education service region, and
ultimately, to the State Superintendent of Education. Appeal outside the district, should be
made in a timely fashion.
NOTICE: The Grievant is entitled to confidentiality. The Grievant shall not be subjected to
harassment or retaliation, as a result of having filed a grievance or appealed a decision. The
Coordinator shall be available to provide assistance to the grievance, and in the appeal of decisions.
The Coordinator for Heyworth Community School District #4, is Dr. Ty Wolf, and he may be
contacted at the Heyworth CUSD #4 Unit Office, 522 E. Main Street, Heyworth, IL 61745, or by
calling (309) 473-3727.
Sexual Abuse Class/Instruction
The administration will provide written notice of at least five (5) days to the parent(s)/guardian(s),
of any students before commencing a class on sexual abuse. No students in any of the grades shall
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be required to take or participate in, any class or course providing instruction in recognizing, or
avoiding sexual abuse, if the parent(s)/guardian(s) submit(s) a written objection to it.
Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of this school district to provide for its students an educational environment free of
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct, or
communications constituting sexual harassment, as defined, or otherwise prohibited by state and
federal law. Sexual harassment may be dealt with under Gross Disciplinary and Misconduct
Action in this handbook.
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 violation the rights of others. Students who violate the rights of others, or
violate district policies or rules, will be subject to disciplinary measures.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
This policy becomes effective and replaces the current policy on Student Discipline on the first
student attendance day of the 2016-2017 school year. The goals and objectives of this policy are to
provide effective discipline practices that: (1) ensure the safety and dignity of students and staff;
(2) maintain a positive, weapons-free, and drug-free learning environment; (3) keep school
property and the property of others secure; (4) address the causes of a student’s misbehavior and
provide opportunities for all individuals involved in an incident to participate in its resolution; and
(5) teach students positive behavioral skills to become independent, self-disciplined citizens in the
school community and society.
When and Where Conduct Rules Apply
A student is subject to disciplinary action for engaging in prohibited student conduct, as described
in the section with that name below, whenever the student’s conduct is reasonably related to school
or school activities, including, but not limited to:
 On, or within sight of, school grounds before, during, or after school hours or at any time;
 Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that
bears a reasonable relationship to school;
 Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event; or
 Anywhere, if the conduct interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school
environment, school operations, or an educational function, including, but not limited to,
conduct that may reasonably be considered to: (a) be a threat or an attempted intimidation
of a staff member; or (b) endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or school property.
Prohibited Student Conduct
The school administration is authorized to discipline students for gross disobedience or
misconduct, including but not limited to:
 Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco or nicotine materials,
including without limitation, electronic cigarettes.
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Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling alcoholic beverages. Students who
are under the influence of an alcoholic beverage are not permitted to attend school or school
functions and are treated as though they had alcohol in their possession.
Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, selling, or offering for sale: Any illegal drug or
controlled substance, or cannabis (including medical cannabis, marijuana, and hashish); any
anabolic steroid unless it is being administered in accordance with a physician’s or licensed
practitioner’s prescription; any performance-enhancing substance on the Illinois High
School Association’s most current banned substance list unless administered in accordance
with a physician’s or licensed practitioner’s prescription; any prescription drug when not
prescribed for the student by a physician or licensed practitioner, or when used in a manner
inconsistent with the prescription or prescribing physician’s or licensed practitioner’s
instructions. The use or possession of medical cannabis, even by a student for whom
medical cannabis has been prescribed, is prohibited; any inhalant, regardless of whether it
contains an illegal drug or controlled substance: (a) that a student believes is, or represents
to be capable of, causing intoxication, hallucination, excitement, or dulling of the brain or
nervous system; or (b) about which the student engaged in behavior that would lead a
reasonable person to believe that the student intended the inhalant to cause intoxication,
hallucination, excitement, or dulling of the brain or nervous system. The prohibition in this
section does not apply to a student’s use of asthma or other legally prescribed inhalant
medications; any substance inhaled, injected, smoked, consumed, or otherwise ingested or
absorbed with the intention of causing a physiological or psychological change in the body,
including without limitation, pure caffeine in tablet or powdered form. “Look-alike” or
counterfeit drugs, including a substance that is not prohibited by this policy, but one: (a)
that a student believes to be, or represents to be, an illegal drug, controlled substance, or
other substance that is prohibited by this policy; 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, controlled substance, or other substance that is
prohibited by this policy.
Possessing drug paraphernalia, including devices that are or can be used to: (a) ingest,
inhale, or inject cannabis or controlled substances into the body; and (b) grow, process,
store, or conceal cannabis or controlled substances.
Students who are under the influence of any prohibited substance are not permitted to
attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had the prohibited
substance, as applicable, in their possession.
Using, possessing, controlling, or transferring a “weapon” as that term is defined in the
Weapons section of this policy, or violating the Weapons section of this policy.
Using or possessing an electronic paging device. Using a cellular telephone, video
recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), or other electronic device in any manner
that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others, including using
the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate
student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating,
sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself
or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or
cellular phone. Unless otherwise banned under this policy or by the Building Principal, all
electronic devices must be kept powered-off and out-of-sight during the regular school day
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unless: (a) the supervising teacher grants permission; (b) use of the device is provided in a
student’s individualized education program (IEP); (c) it is used during the student’s lunch
period, or (d) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or
other individuals.
Using or possessing a laser pointer unless under a staff member’s direct supervision and in
the context of instruction.
Disobeying rules of student conduct or directives from staff members or school officials.
Examples of disobeying staff directives include refusing a District staff member’s request
to stop, present school identification, or submit to a search.
Engaging in academic dishonesty, including cheating, intentionally plagiarizing, wrongfully
giving or receiving help during an academic examination, altering report cards, and
wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores.
Engaging in hazing or any kind of bullying or aggressive behavior that does physical or
psychological harm to a staff person or another student, or urging other students to engage
in such conduct. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, any use of
violence, intimidation, force, noise, coercion, threats, stalking, harassment, sexual
harassment, public humiliation, theft or destruction of property, retaliation, hazing,
bullying, bullying using a school computer or a school computer network, or other
comparable conduct.
Engaging in any sexual activity, including without limitation, offensive touching, sexual
harassment, indecent exposure (including mooning), and sexual assault. This does not
include the non-disruptive: (a) expression of gender or sexual orientation or preference, or
(b) display of affection during non-instructional time.
Teen dating violence, as described in Board policy 7:185, Teen Dating Violence Prohibited.
Causing or attempting to cause damage to, or stealing or attempting to steal, school
property or another person’s personal property.
Entering school property or a school facility without proper authorization.
In the absence of a reasonable belief that an emergency exists, calling emergency
responders (such as calling 911); signaling or setting off alarms or signals indicating the
presence of an emergency; or indicating the presence of a bomb or explosive device on
school grounds, school bus, or at any school activity.
Being absent without a recognized excuse; State law and School Board policy regarding
truancy control will be used with chronic and habitual truants.
Being involved with any public school fraternity, sorority, or secret society, by: (a) being a
member; (b) promising to join; (c) pledging to become a member; or (d) soliciting any other
person to join, promise to join, or be pledged to become a member.
Being involved in gangs or gang-related activities, including displaying gang symbols or
paraphernalia.
Violating any criminal law, including but not limited to, assault, battery, arson, theft,
gambling, eavesdropping, vandalism, and hazing.
Making an explicit threat on an Internet website against a school employee, a student, or
any school-related personnel if the Internet website through which the threat was made is a
site that was accessible within the school at the time the threat was made or was available to
third parties who worked or studied within the school grounds at the time the threat was
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made, and the threat could be reasonably interpreted as threatening to the safety and
security of the threatened individual because of his or her duties or employment status or
status as a student inside the school.
Operating an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or drone for any purpose on school grounds
or at any school event unless granted permission by the Superintended or designee.
Engaging in any activity, on or off campus, that interferes with, disrupts, or adversely
affects the school environment, school operations, or an educational function, including but
not limited to, conduct that may reasonably be considered to: (a) be a threat or an attempted
intimidation of a staff member; or (b) endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or
school property.
For purposes of this policy, the term “possession” includes having control, custody, or care,
currently or in the past, of an object or substance, including situations in which the item is: (a) on
the student’s person; (b) contained in another item belonging to, or under the control of, the
student, such as in the student’s clothing, backpack, or automobile; (c) in a school’s student locker,
desk, or other school property; or (d) at any location on school property or at a school-sponsored
event. Efforts, including the use of positive interventions and supports, shall be made to deter
students, while at school or a school-related event, from engaging in aggressive behavior that may
reasonably produce physical or psychological harm to someone else. The Superintendent or
designee shall ensure that the parent/guardian of a student who engages in aggressive behavior is
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.
No disciplinary action shall be taken against any student that is based totally or in part on the
refusal of the student’s parent/guardian to administer or consent to the administration of
psychotropic or psychostimulant medication to the student.
Disciplinary Measures
School officials shall limit the number and duration of expulsions and out-of-school suspensions to
the greatest extent practicable, and, where practicable and reasonable, shall consider forms of nonexclusionary discipline before using out-of-school suspensions or expulsions. School personnel
shall not advise or encourage students to drop out voluntarily due to behavioral or academic
difficulties. Potential disciplinary measures include, without limitation, any of the following:
 Notifying parent(s)/guardian(s).
 Disciplinary conference.
 Withholding of privileges.
 Temporary removal from the classroom.
 Return of property or restitution for lost, stolen, or damaged property.
 In-school suspension. The Building Principal or designee shall ensure that the student is
properly supervised.
 After-school study or Saturday study provided the student’s parent/guardian has been
notified. If transportation arrangements cannot be agreed upon, an alternative disciplinary
measure must be used. The student must be supervised by the detaining teacher or the
Building Principal or designee.
 Community service with local public and nonprofit agencies that enhances community
efforts to meet human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs. The District will
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not provide transportation. School administration shall use this option only as an alternative
to another disciplinary measure, giving the student and/or parent/guardian the choice.
Seizure of contraband; confiscation and temporary retention of personal property that was
used to violate this policy or school disciplinary rules.
Suspension of bus riding privileges in accordance with Board policy 7:220, Bus Conduct.
Out-of-school suspension from school and all school activities in accordance with Board
policy 7:200, Suspension Procedures. A student who has been suspended may also be
restricted from being on school grounds and at school activities.
Expulsion from school and all school activities for a definite time period not to exceed 2
calendar years in accordance with Board policy 7:210, Expulsion Procedures. A student
who has been expelled may also be restricted from being on school grounds and at school
activities. Transfer to an alternative program if the student is expelled or otherwise qualifies
for the transfer under State law. The transfer shall be in the manner provided in Article 13A
or 13B of the School Code.
Notifying juvenile authorities or other law enforcement whenever the conduct involves
criminal activity, including but not limited to, illegal drugs (controlled substances), “lookalikes,” alcohol, or weapons or in other circumstances as authorized by the reciprocal
reporting agreement between the District and local law enforcement agencies.
The above list of disciplinary measures is a range of options that will not always be
applicable in every case. In some circumstances, it may not be possible to avoid suspending
or expelling a student because behavioral interventions, other than a suspension and
expulsion, will not be appropriate and available, and the only reasonable and practical way
to resolve the threat and/or address the disruption is a suspension or expulsion.
Corporal punishment is prohibited. Corporal punishment is defined as slapping, paddling,
or prolonged maintenance of students in physically painful positions, or intentional
infliction of bodily harm. Corporal punishment does not include reasonable force as needed
to maintain safety for students, staff, or other persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or
defense of property.
Weapons
A student who is determined to have brought one of the following objects to school, any schoolsponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school
shall be expelled for a period of at least one calendar year but not more than 2 calendar years:
A firearm, meaning any gun, rifle, shotgun, or weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18 of the
United States Code (18 U.S.C. § 921), firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners
Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65/), or firearm as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code
of 1961 (720 ILCS 5/241). A knife, brass knuckles, or other knuckle weapon regardless of its
composition, a billy club, or any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm,
including “look alikes” of any firearm as defined above. The expulsion requirement under either
paragraph 1 or 2 above may be modified by the Superintendent, and the Superintendent’s
determination may be modified by the Board on a case-by-case basis. The Superintendent or
designee may grant an exception to this policy, upon the prior request of an adult supervisor, for
students in theatre, cooking, ROTC, martial arts, and similar programs, whether or not schoolsponsored, provided the item is not equipped, nor intended, to do bodily harm. This policy’s
prohibitions concerning weapons apply regardless of whether: (1) a student is licensed to carry a
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concealed firearm, or (2) the Board permits visitors, who are licensed to carry a concealed firearm,
to store a firearm in a locked vehicle in a school parking area.
Re-Engagement of Returning Students
The Superintendent or designee shall maintain a process to facilitate the re-engagement of students
who are returning from an out-of-school suspension, expulsion, or an alternative school setting.
The goal of re-engagement shall be to support the student’s ability to be successful in school
following a period of exclusionary discipline and shall include the opportunity for students who
have been suspended to complete or make up work for equivalent academic credit.
Required Notices
A school staff member shall immediately notify the office of the Building Principal in the event
that he or she: (1) observes any person in possession of a firearm on or around school grounds;
however, such action may be delayed if immediate notice would endanger students under his or her
supervision, (2) observes or has reason to suspect that any person on school grounds is or was
involved in a drug-related incident, or (3) observes a battery committed against any staff member.
Upon receiving such a report, the Building Principal or designee shall immediately notify the local
law enforcement agency, State Police, and any involved student’s parent/guardian. “School
grounds” includes modes of transportation to school activities and any public way within 1000 feet
of the school, as well as school property itself.
Delegation of Authority
Each teacher, and any other school personnel when students are under his or her charge, is
authorized to impose any disciplinary measure, other than suspension, expulsion, corporal
punishment, or in-school suspension, that is appropriate and in accordance with the policies and
rules on student discipline. Teachers, other certificated [licensed] educational employees, and other
persons providing a related service for or with respect to a student, may use reasonable force as
needed to maintain safety for other students, school personnel, or other persons, or for the purpose
of self-defense or defense of property. Teachers may temporarily remove students from a
classroom for disruptive behavior. The Superintendent, Building Principal, Assistant Building
Principal, or Dean of Students is authorized to impose the same disciplinary measures as teachers
and may suspend students guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct from school (including all
school functions) and from riding the school bus, up to 10 consecutive school days, provided the
appropriate procedures are followed. The Board may suspend a student from riding the bus in
excess of 10 school days for safety reasons.
Gang Activity Prohibited
Students are prohibited from engaging in gang activity. A gang is any group of 2 or more persons
whose purpose includes the commission of illegal acts. No student shall engage in any gang
activity, including but not limited to:
 Wearing, using, distributing, displaying, or selling any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge,
symbol, sign, or other thing that are evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang;
 Committing any act or omission, or using any speech, either verbal or non-verbal (such as
gestures or hand-shakes) showing membership or affiliation in a gang; and
 Using any speech or committing any act or omission in furtherance of any gang or gang
activity, including but not limited to: (a) soliciting others for membership in any gangs, (b)
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requesting any person to pay protection or otherwise intimidating or threatening any person,
(c) committing any other illegal act or other violation of school district policies, (d) inciting
other students to act with physical violence upon any other person.
Students engaging in any gang-related activity will be subject to one or more of the
following disciplinary actions:
Removal from extracurricular and athletic activities
Conference with parent(s)/guardian(s)
Referral to appropriate law enforcement agency
Suspension for up to 10 days
Expulsion not to exceed 2 calendar years
Detention
Detention can be a consequence for inappropriate behavior. In the establishment of detention rules,
parents are advised that we:
 Consider it reasonable to expect parents/guardians to be responsible for the transportation
of students after school hours if detention has been assigned.
 Do not expect principal(s) to establish alternate times for the serving of detention.
 Expect limits to be set on the number of detentions a student may receive after which
further disciplinary action is in order.
 Expect that it is the student’s responsibility to remember the time and date of their
detention.
 May require detentions to be served before school, after school, or during lunch.
Saturday School Detention
At the discretion of the school principal students may be assigned to Saturday school detention.
Saturday school detentions will be scheduled as necessary, beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at noon.
Saturday school detentions will be served in an area designated by the principal. All students
serving Saturday school detention will enter and leave the school by the front entrance. All
students must be picked up promptly at their dismissal time. It will be an additional act of
misconduct to miss or to be late for a Saturday school detention. Saturday school detentions will
be rescheduled for emergency reasons only and must be approved by the principal before 3 p.m. on
the Friday before the detention is to be served. Absences that do not receive prior administrative
approval will be deemed to be excused only when a doctor’s note verifying illness is presented on
the first day the student returns to school. Failure to provide necessary verification will cause the
absence to be deemed unexcused. The supervisor will call parent(s)/guardian(s) if the student is
absent from a scheduled Saturday school detention. Unexcused absences for Saturday school
detentions may result in additional consequences. The Saturday school detention supervisor will
make the rules known to students. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Parents/guardians of students who cannot provide transportation must make arrangements with the
principal.
Search and Seizure
In order to maintain order, safety, and security in the schools, school authorities are authorized to
conduct reasonable searches of school property and equipment, as well as of students and their
personal effects. “School authorities” includes school liaison police officers.
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School Property and Equipment as well as Personal Effects Left There by Students
School authorities may inspect and search school property and equipment owned or controlled by
the school (such as lockers, desks and parking lots), as well as personal effects left there by a
student without notice to or the consent of the student. Students have no reasonable expectation of
privacy in these places or areas or in their personal effects left there.
The building principal may request the assistance of law enforcement officials to conduct
inspections and searches of lockers, desks, parking lots, and other school property and equipment
for illegal drugs, weapons, or other illegal or dangerous substances or materials, including searches
conducted through the use of specially trained dogs.
School authorities may search a student and/or the student’s personal effects in the student’s
possession (such as purses, wallets, knapsacks, book bags, lunch boxes, etc) when there is a
reasonable ground for suspecting that the search will produce evidence the particular student has
violated or is violating either the law or the school or district’s student rules and policies. The
search will be conducted in a manner that is reasonably related to its objective of the search and not
excessively intrusive in light of the student’s age and sex and the nature of the infraction. School
officials may require a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific information about
activity on the student’s account on a social networking website that violates the school’s
disciplinary rules or school district policy. In the course of the investigation, the student may be
required to share the content that is reported in order for the school to make a factual
determination. If a search produces evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the
law or the school or district’s policies or rules, evidence may be seized and impounded by school
authorities, and disciplinary action may be taken. When appropriate, evidence may be transferred
to law enforcement authorities.
In-School Suspension
The Superintendent or designee is authorized to maintain an in-school suspension program. The
program shall include, at a minimum, each of the following:
 Before assigning a student to in-school suspension, the charges will be explained and the
student will be given an opportunity to respond to the charges.
 Students are supervised by licensed school personnel.
 Students are given the opportunity to complete classroom work during the in-school
suspension for equivalent academic credit.
Out-of-School Suspension
The Superintendent or designee shall implement suspension procedures that provide, at a
minimum, for each of the following:
 A conference during which the charges will be explained and the student will be given an
opportunity to respond to the charges before he or she may be suspended.
 A pre-suspension conference is not required, and the student can be immediately suspended
when the student’s presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing
threat of disruption to the educational process. In such cases, the notice and conference
shall follow as soon as practicable.
 An attempted phone call to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s).
 A written notice of the suspension to the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the student, which shall:
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 Provide notice to the parent(s)/guardian(s) of their child’s right to a review of the
suspension;
 Include information about an opportunity to make up work missed during the
suspension for equivalent academic credit;
 Detail the specific act of gross disobedience or misconduct resulting in the decision
to suspend;
 Provide rationale or an explanation of how the chosen number of suspension days
will address the threat or disruption posed by the student or his or her act of gross
disobedience or misconduct; and
 Depending upon the length of the out-of-school suspension, include the following
applicable information:
o For a suspension of 3 school days or less, an explanation that the student’s
continuing presence in school would either pose:
 A threat to school safety, or
 A disruption to other students’ learning opportunities.
o For a suspension of 4 or more school days, an explanation:
 That other appropriate and available behavioral and disciplinary
interventions have been exhausted,
 As to whether school officials attempted other interventions or
determined that no other interventions were available for the student,
and
 That the student’s continuing presence in school would either pose a
threat to the safety of other students, staff, or members of the school
community, or substantially disrupt, impede, or interfere with the
operation of the school.
o For a suspension of 5 or more school days, the information listed above,
along with documentation by the Superintendent or designee determining
what, if any, appropriate and available support services will be provided to
the student during the length of his or her suspension.
A summary of the notice, including the reason for the suspension and the suspension length,
must be given to the Board by the Superintendent or designee.
Upon request of the parent(s)/guardian(s), a review of the suspension shall be conducted by
the Board or a hearing officer appointed by the Board. At the review, the student’s
parent(s)/guardian(s) may appear and discuss the suspension with the Board or its hearing
officer and may be represented by counsel. Whenever there is evidence that mental illness
may be the cause for the suspension, the Superintendent or designee shall invite a
representative from the Department of Human Services to consult with the Board. After
presentation of the evidence or receipt of the hearing officer’s report, the Board shall take
such action as it finds appropriate. If the suspension is upheld, the Board’s written
suspension decision shall specifically detail items (a) and (e) in number 4, above.
Expulsion Procedures
The Superintendent or designee shall implement expulsion procedures that provide, at a minimum,
for the following:
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Before a student may be expelled, the student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be
provided a written request to appear at a hearing to determine whether the student should be
expelled.
 The request shall be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
 The request shall include the time, date, and place for the hearing and briefly
describe what will happen during the hearing.
 Detail the specific act of gross disobedience or misconduct resulting in the decision
to recommend expulsion.
 List the student’s prior suspension(s).
 State that the School Code allows the School Board to expel a student for a definite
period of time not to exceed 2 calendar years, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
 Ask that the student or parent(s)/guardian(s) or attorney inform the Superintendent
or Board Attorney if the student will be represented by an attorney and, if so, the
attorney’s name and contact information.
 Unless the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) indicate that they do not want a hearing
or fail to appear at the designated time and place, the hearing will proceed. It shall
be conducted by the Board or a hearing officer appointed by it. If a hearing officer
is appointed, he or she shall report to the Board the evidence presented at the
hearing and the Board shall take such final action as it finds appropriate. Whenever
there is evidence that mental illness may be the cause for the recommended
expulsion, the Superintendent or designee shall invite a representative from the
Dept. of Human Services to consult with the Board.
During the expulsion hearing, the Board or hearing officer shall hear evidence concerning whether
the student is guilty of the gross disobedience or misconduct as charged. School officials must
provide: (1) testimony of any other interventions attempted and exhausted or of their determination
that no other appropriate and available interventions were available for the student, and (2)
evidence of the threat or disruption posed by the student. The student and his or her
parent(s)/guardian(s) may be represented by counsel, offer evidence, present witnesses, crossexamine witnesses who testified, and otherwise present reasons why the student should not be
expelled. After presentation of the evidence or receipt of the hearing officer’s report, the Board
shall decide the issue of guilt and take such action as it finds appropriate.
If the Board acts to expel the student, its written expulsion decision shall:
 Detail the specific reason why removing the student from his or her learning environment is
in the best interest of the school.
 Provide a rationale for the specific duration of the recommended expulsion.
 Document how school officials determined that all behavioral and disciplinary interventions
have been exhausted by specifying which interventions were attempted or whether school
officials determined that no other appropriate and available interventions existed for the
student.
 Document how the student’s continuing presence in school would (1) pose a threat to the
safety of other students, staff, or members of the school community, or (2) substantially
disrupt, impede, or interfere with the operation of the school.
Upon expulsion, the District may refer the student to appropriate and available support services.
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Cheating
The student involved loses self-respect and the grades of other students may be affected. Students
should make sure they turn in the work they produced. Not only does the student involved lose
self-respect, but all parties involved may lose credit. Further violations will bring more severe
penalties.
Research Papers
1. Intentional plagiarism from another source will result in the grade “0” for the paper.
2. Any involvement in plagiarism will result in a penalty on the paper.
3. Research papers written will not be permanently returned to students. These papers will be
kept on file.
Preventing Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment
Bullying, intimidation, and harassment diminish a student’s ability to learn and a school’s
ability to educate. Preventing students from engaging in these disruptive behaviors and
providing all students equal access to a safe, non-hostile learning environment are important
school goals.
Bullying on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status,
military status, unfavorable discharge status from the military service, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender-related identity or expression, ancestry, age, religion,
physical or mental disability, order of protection status, status of being homeless, or actual
or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy, association with a person or
group with one or more of the aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics, or any
other distinguishing characteristic is prohibited in each of the following situations:
1. During any school-sponsored education program or activity.
2. While in school, on school property, on school buses or other school vehicles, at
designated school bus stops waiting for the school bus, or at school-sponsored or
school-sanctioned events or activities.
3. Through the transmission of information from a school computer, a school computer
network, or other similar electronic school equipment.
4. Through the transmission of information from a computer that is accessed at a
nonschool-related location, activity, function, or program or from the use of
technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by the school
district or school if the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational
process or orderly operation of a school.
Bullying includes cyber-bullying (bullying through the use of technology or any electronic
communication) and means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct,
including communications made in writing or electronically, directed toward a student or
students that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the
following:
1. Placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s or
students’ person or property;
2. Causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s or students’ physical or
mental health;
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3. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ academic performance; or
4. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ ability to participate in or
benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.
Examples of prohibited conduct include name-calling, using derogatory slurs, stalking,
sexual violence, causing psychological harm, threatening or causing physical harm,
threatened or actual destruction of property, or wearing or possessing items depicting or
implying hatred or prejudice of one of the characteristics stated above.
Students are encouraged to immediately report bullying. A report may be made orally or in
writing to the district complaint manager or any staff member with whom the student is
comfortable speaking. Anyone, including staff members and parents/guardians, who has
information about actual or threatened bullying is encouraged to report it to the district
complaint manager or any staff member. Anonymous reports are also accepted by phone
call or in writing.
Complaint Managers:
Dr. Ty Wolf
522 E. Main St., Heyworth, IL 61745
309-473-3727
[email protected]
Mrs. Jennifer Killion
308 W. Cleveland, Heyworth, IL 61745
309-473-2322
[email protected]
A reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act of bullying is prohibited. A
student’s act of reprisal or retaliation will be treated as bullying for purposes of determining
any consequences or other appropriate remedial actions.
A student will not be punished for reporting bullying or supplying information, even if the
school’s investigation concludes that no bullying occurred. However, knowingly making a
false accusation or providing knowingly false information will be treated as bullying for
purposes of determining any consequences or other appropriate remedial actions.
Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
Youth suicide impacts the safety of the school environment. It also affects the school community,
diminishing the ability of surviving students to learn and the school’s ability to educate. Suicide
and depression awareness and prevention are important goals of the school district.
The school district maintains student and parent resources on suicide and depression awareness and
prevention. Much of this information, including a copy of school district’s policy, is posted on the
school district website. Information can also be obtained from the school office.
Sexual Harassment & Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
Sexual Harassment Prohibited- Sexual harassment of students is prohibited. A person engages in
sexual harassment whenever he or she makes sexual advances, requests sexual favors, and/or
engages in other verbal or physical conduct, including sexual violence, of a sexual or sex-based
nature, imposed on the basis of sex, that:
1. Denies or limits the provision of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or that makes
such conduct a condition of a student’s academic status; or
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2. Has the purpose or effect of:
a. Substantially interfering with a student’s educational environment;
b. Creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment;
c. Depriving a student of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or
d. Making submission to or rejection of such conduct the basis for academic decisions
affecting a student.
The terms intimidating, hostile, and offensive include conduct that has the effect of humiliation,
embarrassment, or discomfort. Examples of sexual harassment include touching, crude jokes or
pictures, discussions of sexual experiences, teasing related to sexual characteristics, and spreading
rumors related to a person’s alleged sexual activities. The term sexual violence includes a number
of different acts. Examples of sexual violence include, but are not limited to, rape, sexual assault,
sexual battery, sexual abuse, and sexual coercion.
Teen Dating Violence Prohibited- Engaging in teen dating violence that takes place at school, on
school property, at school-sponsored activities, or in vehicles used for school-provided
transportation is prohibited. For purposes of this policy, the term teen dating violence occurs
whenever a student who is 13 to 19 years of age uses or threatens to use physical, mental, or
emotional abuse to control an individual in the dating relationship; or uses or threatens to use
sexual violence in the dating relationship.
Making a Complaint: Enforcement- Students are encouraged to report claims or incidents of
sexual harassment, teen dating violence or any other prohibited conduct to the nondiscrimination
coordinator, building principal, assistant building principal, dean of students, or a complaint
manager. A student may choose to report to a person of the student’s same sex. Complaints will be
kept confidential to the extent possible given the need to investigate. Students who make good faith
complaints will not be disciplined.
Nondiscrimination Coordinator:
Dr. Ty Wolf
522 E. Main St., Heyworth, IL 61745
309-473-3727
[email protected]
Jennifer Killion
308 W. Cleveland, Heyworth, IL 61745
309-473-2322
[email protected]
Complaint Managers:
Dr. Ty Wolf
522 E. Main St., Heyworth, IL 61745
309-473-3727
[email protected]
Jennifer Killion
308 W. Cleveland, Heyworth, IL 61745
309-473-2322
[email protected]
Any person making a knowingly false accusation regarding prohibited conduct will likewise be
subject to discipline.
Delegation of Authority
Each teacher, and any other school personnel when students are under his/her charge, is
authorized to impose any disciplinary measure, other than suspension or expulsion, corporal
punishment, or in-school suspension, which is appropriate and in accordance with the
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policies and rules on student discipline. Teachers, or other certified employees, and other
persons (whether or not certified) providing a related service for or with respect to a
student, may use reasonable force as needed to maintain safety for other students, school
personnel or persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or defense of property. Teachers
may remove students from a classroom for disruptive behavior.
The superintendent and building principal are authorized to impose the same disciplinary
measures as teachers and may suspend students guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct
from school (including all school functions) and from riding the school bus, up to ten (10)
consecutive school days, provided the appropriate procedures are followed. The school
board may suspend a student from riding the bus in excess of ten (10) days for safety
reasons.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Educational Programs- The following is a summary of the educational programs offered by
Heyworth CUSD 4. This summary is not all-inclusive and some programs may not be offered
every year. Specific general curriculum information is available from any principal or the unit
office.
Basic Education- The main purpose of the daily instructional program is to provide a coordinated
and sequential K-12 curriculum that allows students to master basic academic skills within their
abilities. At the secondary level, these skills are enhanced to prepare the student for further
education and/or entering the job market.
Summer School- Summer school, when offered, is a remedial program. At the Jr. High level, jr.
high students who need to make-up work to be eligible for promotion must successfully complete
all summer school requirements. Junior high students shall be retained if they fail two or more
academic classes (language arts, science, math, and social studies).
Title I- Elementary School Only- Under the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA), Heyworth CUSD 4 conducts a project to meet the needs of students achieving below their
expected grade level. The Title I reading program is for students in elementary grades. Title I
teachers work with students on an individual basis in reading and instruct them in selected subjects.
Title I teachers also provide assistance to all students who may need additional help with reading
activities when space is available in the program. For more information, contact the building
principal.
Title I Compliant Resolution Procedure- Elementary School Only- Unless an extension of time
is agreed upon, Heyworth CUSD 4 will within thirty (30) days investigate and resolve a complaint
that Title I has been violated. All parties will have the opportunity to question each other and
present evidence. All parties to a complaint about Title I will follow the grievance procedure
Vocational Education- The vocational education program for Heyworth CUSD 4 includes career
exploration in the elementary grades and orientation and skill development at the secondary level.
High school students in vocational education attend the Area Career Center (ACC). Preference for
enrollment in ACC courses will be given to students that have successfully completed all prior
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semester’s courses. Students that have failed one or more prior semester’s courses must discuss
with the principal the potential of ACC enrollment.
College Preparatory Education- The College Preparatory Program follows the course
requirements and sequence as outlined by the Illinois Board of Higher Education for college
entrance.
Definition of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)- Multi-Tiered System of Support
(MTSS), which used to be known as Response to Intervention (RtI), is the practice of
matching student needs to high-quality instruction, intervention, and enrichment using data
to make sound decisions. Using a continuous improvement model, the MTSS process and
structure helps school teams design, implement, and evaluate curriculum and differentiated
instruction that focuses on individual student growth.
 The district curriculum will be aligned to common core standards and will be
consistent across the district.
 The district will utilize a research based core curriculum that enables at least 80% of
the student body to meet common core standards.
 The school atmosphere will encourage trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility
for all students’ learning.
 MTSS will focus on early intervention, enrichment, improvement of all students’
learning, and data based decision making.
 MTSS will provide ongoing support and monitoring for all students.
 Interventions will be research-based and monitored for effectiveness.
Special Education
It is the intent of the district to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act are identified, evaluated and provided with appropriate educational services.
The School provides a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment
and necessary related services to all children with disabilities enrolled in the school. The
term “children with disabilities” means children between ages 3 and the day before their
22nd birthday for whom it is determined that special education services are needed. It is the
intent of the school to ensure that students with disabilities are identified, evaluated, and
provided with appropriate educational services.
A copy of the publication “Explanation of Procedural Safeguards Available to Parents of
Students with Disabilities” and "Behavior Interventions for Students with Disabilities" may
be obtained from the school district office.
Individuals with disabilities will be provided an opportunity to participate in all schoolsponsored services, programs, or activities. Individuals with disabilities should notify the
superintendent or building principal if they have a disability that will require special
assistance or services and, if so, what services are required. This notification should occur
as far in advance as possible of the school-sponsored function, program, or meeting.
Complaints about Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and/or Programs
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Persons with complaints about curriculum, instructional materials, and/or programs should
complete a curriculum objection form and use the grievance procedure. A parent/guardian
may request that his/her child be exempt from using a particular instructional material or
program by completing a curriculum objection form and using the grievance procedure.
Libraries
The mission of the Heyworth school libraries is to provide a rich collection of books, Ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, reference books, and electronic resources which will
promote lifelong reading for both information and recreation. The library staff also collects
materials that enrich and support the academic curriculum. In addition, the Librarian
provides instruction to integrate information literacy skills which ensure that students and
staff are effective users of ideas and information.
The library has a full Internet connection, including browsers to search the World Wide
Web. Students, parents, and staff have access to a wide variety of online materials and
databases and E-books. Many of these electronic resources can be accessed from home with
a login ID and password. Students may request these passwords from the library staff, and
parents may email a request to the librarian. For further information, please call the
Librarian at 473-2822.
With adequate notice, students may also borrow items from any Alliance Library System
library and have them delivered to our Heyworth school libraries. See the Librarian for
more information.
Circulation Policies
Books = 2 weeks, Magazines = 1 week, Reference items = overnight. There are no fines
issued at the elementary school. Junior high and high school students must pay 5¢ fine for
each day an item is overdue. Students who damage or lose books must pay the replacement
cost. Fine notices will be presented to students before being billed to parents/guardians at
the end of the year.
General Class Requirements
To graduate from high school, unless otherwise exempted, each student is responsible for:
1. Completing all State mandated graduation requirements listed below.
2. Completing all District graduation requirements that are in addition to State graduation
requirements.
3. Passing an examination on patriotism and principles of representative government, proper
use of the flag, methods of voting, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Participating in the State assessment required for graduation.
State Mandated Graduation Requirements
(a) Four years of language arts.
(b) Two years of writing intensive courses, one of which must be English and the other of
which may be English or any other subject. When applicable, writing-intensive courses
may be counted towards the fulfillment of other graduation requirements.
(c) Three years of mathematics, one of which must be Algebra I and one of which must
include geometry content and one of which may be an Advanced Placement computer
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(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
science course if the pupil successfully completes Algebra II or an integrated mathematics
course with Algebra II content.
Two years of science.
Two years of social studies, of which at least one year must be history of the United States
or a combination of history of the United States and American government. Within the
two years of social studies requirement, one semester of civics is required for graduation
beginning with the freshman class of 2016-17.
One year chosen from (A) music, (B) art, (C) foreign language, which shall be deemed to
include American Sign Language, or (D) vocational education.
One semester of health education.
Daily physical education classes.
A course covering American patriotism and the principles of representative government,
as enunciated in the American Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United
States of America and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the proper use and
display of the American flag.
Nine weeks of consumer education.
The above requirements do not apply students with disabilities whose course of study is determined
by an Individualized Education Program or students who are exempted from participation in certain
courses in accordance with State law.
Heyworth High School Graduation Requirements:
All students must take and pass the following required courses:
Four years of English (8 semesters)
Driver’s Education
Three years Math (6 semesters)
Health
Two Years of Science (4 semesters)
U.S. History
Consumer Management
Computers
Civics
State and Federal Constitution Tests
World Geography
Three years of PE
PE must be taken during three of the four student’s high school years and will alternate with
driver’s education/health. PE may be taken as an elective and must be taken if not taking
driver’s education/health during the freshman/sophomore/junior year.
College Recommendation Requirements
College bound students pursing entrance into a four-year institution should at least meet the
following Board of Higher Education requirements (Please check with each individual college or
university for their specific requirements as well):
 4 credits of English
 3 credits of math
 3 credits of science (not including health)
 3 credits of social studies
 2 credits of foreign language, music, art, or vocational education
Requirements for High School Graduation
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Each student is required to accumulate 24 credits in order to graduate. A unit of credit is earned in
each course that meets daily for the school year, provided that a passing grade is received for each
semester. Of the 24 credits required for graduation, 20 must be “academic” (not PE).
Seniors must have earned at least 24 credits and met all graduation requirements to participate in
the commencement exercise at the end of the year. A list of commencement exercise requirements
will be given to all eligible graduates prior to the ceremonies.
There are certain exceptions to the 24 units of credit required for graduation. Students whose
program of study includes co-operative work programs and/or certain senior area vocational
programs for both their junior and senior years will have their graduation requirement reduced to
23.
Units Assigned by Class
Freshman – 5 academic units, 1 unit PE
Sophomore – 5 academic units, 1 unit PE or an elective
Junior – 5 academic units, 1 unit PE
Senior – 5 academic units, 1 unit PE
Total Required
6 units
6 units
6 units
6 units
Early Graduation Requirements
Students may graduate early provided that all graduation requirements are met. The process for
early graduate is as follows:
1. The student must inform the school counselor by September 30th.
2. Approval must be granted by the guidance office and the principal’s office.
3. Exceptions may be granted via the principal for transfer students or under extraordinary
circumstances
4. The student may not participate in school activities as a student during second semester.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Heyworth High School must pass a minimum of three credits at HHS in
order to receive a Heyworth diploma. Transfer students will not be eligible for valedictorian and/or
salutatorian honors unless they earn at least their final seven credits from Heyworth High School.
Transfer students or new student enrollees into the district may be required to take placement
examinations. Homeschooled students will need to provide proof of coursework and may be
required to take placement exams, as well.
Physical Education Class Participation- Elementary School- All students are expected
to participate in Physical Education class to the best of their ability each day. Students with
injuries or conditions that prevent them from full participation can be excused from PE for
no more than 3 consecutive days with a written note from their parent/guardian. If a student
is unable to participate in PE for longer than 3 days then a written explanation is required
from a medical doctor. The explanation needs to state the restriction and a date that the
restrictions will be lifted. A doctor’s note of explanation can also be required if parent
notes become frequent.
If a student is unable to participate in PE then it is expected that their condition also
warrants them to be excluded from active recess as well as specified on the written note.
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Physical Education Class Participation- Junior-Senior High School- All students are
expected to participate in Physical Education class to the best of their ability each day.
Students with injuries or conditions that prevent them from full participation can be excused
from PE for no more than 2 consecutive days with a written note from their
parent/guardian. If a student is unable to participate in PE for longer than 2 days then a
written explanation is required from a medical doctor. The explanation needs to state the
restriction and a date that the restrictions will be lifted. A doctor’s note of explanation can
also be required if parent notes become frequent. Those students who have been excused
from PE for medical reasons for a majority of a semester or longer will not be
required to replace the lost credit with another academic credit. In special situations,
graduation requirements may be adjusted by the Administration. The school must
have a statement from a doctor indicating that the student may not take PE in order
for the requirement to be waived.
If a student is unable to participate in PE then it is expected that their condition also
warrants them to be excluded from sporting event as well as specified on the written note.
Please refer to the policy on Extracurricular Activity for how physical education restrictions
affect athletic participation.
Physical Education Waivers for Juniors and Seniors
Under certain circumstances, juniors and seniors may be excused from physical education classes.
These conditions are as follows:
1. Ongoing participation in interscholastic IHSA athletics and cheerleading.
2. Enrollment in academic classes that are required for admission to an institution of higher
learning provided that failure to take such classes will result in the student’s being denied
admission to the institution of his/her choice.
3. Enrollment in academic classes which are required for graduation from high school,
provided that failure to take such classes will result in the student being unable to graduate.
4. Enrollment in BACC courses that do not allow PE to fit in the regular school day without
dropping another class.
Further conditions are as follows:
1. The approved form must be obtained from the guidance office and filled out completely.
2. Physical education classes will be excused only during practice and season for that sport.
3. When the season is over, the student must return to PE class.
4. The waiver request must be made during the first week of practice. Requests will not be
granted after that first week. EXCEPTION: Only those fall sports that start practice before
the school term begins require the student to make his/her request during the first week of
school.
5. A student may not have more than one (1) study hall at any time.
Any student who is a candidate for an athletic team is required annually to pass a physical
examination before he/she may engage in practice.
Credit for Proficiency, Non-District Experiences and Course Substitutions
Credit for Non-District Experiences
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A student may receive high school credit for successfully completing any of the listed
courses or experiences even when it is not offered in or sponsored by the District:
1. Distance learning course, including a correspondence, virtual, or online course.
2. Courses in an accredited foreign exchange program.
3. Summer school or approved community college courses.
4. College courses offering dual credit courses at both the college and high school
level.
5. Work-related training at manufacturing facilities or agencies in a Youth
Apprenticeship Vocational Education Program (Tech Prep).
6. Credit earned in a Vocational Academy.
Students must receive pre-approval from the building principal or designee to receive credit
for any non-District course or experience. The building principal or designee will determine
the amount of credit and whether a proficiency examination is required before the credit is
awarded. Students assume responsibility for any fees, tuition, supplies, and other expenses.
Students are responsible for (1) providing documents or transcripts that demonstrate
successful completion of the experience, and (2) taking a proficiency examination, if
requested. The building principal or designee shall determine which, if any, non-District
courses or experiences, will count toward a student’s grade point average, class rank, and
eligibility for athletic and extracurricular activities.
Proficiency Credit- Proficiency credit is available in limited subjects where a student
demonstrates competency. Contact the building principal for details.
Substitutions for Required Courses
Vocational or technical education- A student in grades 11-12 may satisfy one or more
high school courses (including physical education) or graduation requirements by
successfully completing related vocational or technical education courses if:
1. The building principal approves the substitution and the vocational or technical
education course is completely described in curriculum material along with its
relationship to the required course; and
2. The student’s parent/guardian requests and approves the substitution in writing on
forms provided by the District.
Volunteer service credit. A student participating in the District’s Volunteer Service Credit
Program, if any, may earn credit toward graduation for the performance of community
service. The amount of credit given for program participation shall not exceed that given for
completion of one semester of language arts, math, science, or social studies.
Drivers Education
Heyworth High School offers Driver’s Education for eligible students. To be eligible, students
must have passed a total of eight (8) courses each from the two (2) previous semesters to be
considered for driver’s education.
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Standardized Testing
Students and parents/guardians should be aware that students in grades 3-11 will take
standardized tests on dates determined by the Illinois State Board of Education. Parents are
encouraged to cooperate in preparing students for the standardized testing, because the
quality of the education the school can provide is partially dependent upon the school’s
ability to continue to prove its success in the state’s standardized tests. Parents can assist
their students achieve their best performance by doing the following:
1. Encourage students to work hard and study throughout the year;
2. Ensure students get a good night’s sleep the night before exams;
3. Ensure students eat well the morning of the exam, particularly ensuring they eat
sufficient protein;
4. Remind and emphasize for students the importance of good performance on
standardized testing;
5. Ensure students are on time and prepared for tests, with appropriate materials;
6. Teach students the importance of honesty and ethics during the performance of
these and other tests;
7. Encourage students to relax on testing day.
GRADING
Grading Systems
Grades 3-12 in the Heyworth CUSD utilize the following grading symbols:
A
(100-92)
B
(91-83)
C
(82-74)
D
(73-65)
F
(64-0)
Students in Kindergarten- 2nd grade will receive a standards-based grade card in a format that
allows parents/guardians to see how their child is meeting standards without using letter grades.
Grade cards are issued four times during the school year. Parents/guardians of students can access
grades regularly throughout the year by using the District’s Skyward program. Heyworth schools
conduct a weekly eligibility check as required by IHSA/IESA rules, but extends this check to cover
all students.
If students are not meeting parental/guardian expectation, no matter what the grades are, the school
will be glad to run special grade checks on any students and set conferences at the convenience of
both parents/guardians and teachers.
Teachers can be available to give students extra help before and after school; the student needs
only to make an appointment. Students who are having academic trouble are encouraged and
expected to seek extra help.
Any grade card incompletes must be finalized within ten (10) school days after the semester is
complete. Hospitalization and/or physician’s care may exempt a student from this requirement.
For the purpose of class rank, A=4.00, B=3.00, C=2.00, D=1.00, and F=0.00.
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Grade Weighting- High School
Certain academic courses at the high school provide a more rigorous academic challenge for
students. These courses will receive additional grade points to achieve the following objectives:
Objectives:
 Encourage students to learn the most by taking the school’s most challenging
courses without jeopardizing their GPA.
 Reward students with a higher GPA if they take weighted courses.
 Increase enrollment in weighted courses
The following courses will receive weighted grades:
 Any dual-credit course offered through Heartland Community College or other postsecondary institution course that is offered at HHS.
 Any advanced placement course offered on-site at Heyworth High School
 Physics.
 Calculus.
 AP Calculus for those eligible via teacher placement
 Courses may be added or removed based on the degree to which they challenge
students with a rigorous academic curriculum.
Method:
 The grade points in weighted classes will be as follows:
A = 5.00
B = 4.00
C = 3.00
D = 2.00
F = 0.00
Semester Examinations- Teachers at Heyworth High School give semester examinations at the
end of each semester. All high school students will take semester exams except for any second
semester senior who is carrying a “C” average and has missed no more than five (5) excused days
in each individual subject. The teacher’s records will be used to determine senior exam
exemptions. Arrangements will be made for those second semester seniors who are not exempt to
take their exams.
Report Cards/Progress Reports- Report cards are scheduled to be given to students following the
end of each quarter. Teachers evaluate the work of their students at the middle of each grading
period and may notify parents/guardians if progress is not satisfactory. It is also the policy that
students and their parents/guardian who are in danger of failing courses or grades that would keep
them from being promoted or from graduating will be advised and notified in advance that the
danger exists.
Promotion- The decision to promote a student to the next grade level is based on successful
completion of the curriculum, attendance, performance on standardized tests and other testing. A
student will not be promoted based upon age or any other social reason not related to academic
performance
Honor Roll- Elementary School
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Heyworth CUSD recognizes excellent scholarship of Heyworth Elementary School Students by
means of the Honor Roll published each quarter. The Honor Roll is publicly announced in the
local newspaper for each grading period. Inclusion on the Honor Roll is based on grades earned in
academic areas.
High Honors requires all “A”s. Honors requires a “B” average with a maximum of one “C.” At
the elementary school, all subjects that meet on a daily basis count toward the Honor Roll.
Honor Roll- Junior/Senior High School
Heyworth CUSD recognizes excellent scholarship of Heyworth High School Students by means of
the Honor Roll published each quarter. The Honor Roll is publicly announced in the local
newspaper for each grading period. Inclusion on the Honor Roll is based on grades earned in
academic areas.
To be considered for the Honor Roll, students must be taking six (½ credit) classes, or obtain three
semester hours of credit per semester. High Honors requires all “A”s. Honors requires a “B”
average with a maximum of one “C.” All subjects (including PE) count toward the Honor Roll at
the Jr. High and High School.
High School Semester Grades
High school semester grades will be calculated using the following formula:
Quarter grade 40%
Quarter grade 40%
Semester Exam grade 20%
• Percentage scores will be used to figure the final grade.
Implementation of Academic Recognition
Heyworth High school senior, based on 8 semesters, will earn academic recognition
levels as follows:
 Cum Laude (with honor):
o Students with a GPA of 3.5-3.8
 Magna Cum Laude (with great honor)
o Students with a GPA of 3.81-3.97
 Summa Cum Laude (with greatest honor)
o Students with a GPA of 3.98-4.0+
 Graduate of Distinction (highest level):
o To be eligible for the Graduate of Distinction honor, students
must attain a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA, complete all
state and local required courses, and finish with a prescribed
curriculum and our most challenging courses that include:
 A grade of A or B in 3 credits of our approved
weighted courses. Heartland Dual Credit Classes each
count as a ½ credit hour. ( Heartland Religion 215,
Communications 101, Humanities 101, Sociology
101, Calculus, Physics, AP English or AP US History)
 A grade of A or B in 2 credits in the same foreign
language
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
A grade of A or B in 4 credits, any combination of
Art, Music, Agriculture, Foreign Language (years 3
and 4), Digital Media, EAST or 2 additional weighted
credit hours from the list above.
Heyworth High School Transition Schedule
-
2015-2016: Begin new Academic Recognition program, continue to report class
rank, continue to recognize valedictorian and salutatorian.
2016-2017: Stop reporting class rank, continue to recognize valedictorian and
salutatorian.
2017-2018: Continue to recognize valedictorian and salutatorian.
2018-2019: Stop recognition of valedictorian and salutatorian.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Notice to Parents/Guardians
Parent(s)/guardian(s) who must provide transportation to and from school because free
transportation is not available for their children may be eligible to receive money from the state to
help offset some of the costs. You may be eligible if you can answer yes to the following questions
for the current school year:
1. Will the student be under the age of 21 at the close of the school year?
2. Is the student a full-time student in grades Kindergarten through 12?
3. Does the student either live 1 ½ miles or more from school or lives less than 1 ½ miles from
school but must be transported due to a serious safety hazard resulting from vehicles (see
following paragraphs)?
4. Does the student attend a school within Illinois that meets Illinois compulsory attendance
laws?
5. Did the parent/guardian incur transportation expenses resulting from transporting the
student to and from school?
If you answered yes to the above questions, lived in Illinois, and wish to file a claim, you must go
to the school where each of your children is enrolled by June 30th of the current year to complete a
claim application. Claim forms will be available from February through June.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) who have students living less than 1 ½ miles from the school attended must
verify that a safety hazard due to vehicular traffic exists by completing an Application for
Determination of Serious Safety Hazard at the Regional Superintendent of Schools Office for the
county in which they lived by February 1st of the current year. The regional superintendent is
required to send the application to the Department of Transportation within 15 days. The Illinois
DOT reviews and approves or denies the application and returns it to the regional superintendent
within 30 days. It is then mailed to the requesting parent/guardian. If the safety hazard is certified,
the parent/guardian must go to the school the student attends and complete the claim form. The
completed claim form will be sent to the Illinois State Board of Education. If the claim is approved,
a check will be mailed to the applicant during November of the following year for the lesser of the
costs of transporting the student(s) or the average per student paid to public schools for transporting
regular education students. Contact the school if you have any questions.
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Bus Transportation
The district provides bus transportation to and from school for all students living 1.5 miles or more
from the school. A list of bus stops will be published at the beginning of the school year before
student registration. Parents must, at the beginning of the school year, select one bus stop at which
a student is to be picked up, and one stop at which a student is to be dropped off. Students are not
permitted to ride a bus other than the bus to which they are assigned. Exceptions must be approved
in advance by the building principal.
While students are on the bus, they are under the supervision of the bus driver. In most cases, bus
discipline problems can be handled by the bus driver. In the case of a written disciplinary referral,
student bus problems will be investigated and handled by the building principal.
The Superintendent, or any designee as permitted in the School Code, is authorized to suspend a
student from riding the school bus for up to 10 consecutive school days for engaging in gross
disobedience or misconduct, including but not limited to, the following:
 Prohibited student conduct as defined in School Board policy, 7:190, Student Behavior.
 Willful injury or threat of injury to a bus driver or to another rider.
 Willful and/or repeated defacement of the bus.
 Repeated use of profanity.
 Repeated willful disobedience of a directive from a bus driver or other supervisor.
 Such other behavior as the Superintendent or designee deems to threaten the safe operation
of the bus and/or its occupants.
If a student is suspended from riding the bus for gross disobedience or misconduct on a bus, the
School Board may suspend the student from riding the school bus for a period in excess of 10 days
for safety reasons. The District’s regular suspension procedures shall be used to suspend a student’s
privilege to ride a school bus.
Academic Credit for Missed Classes During School Bus Suspension- A student suspended from
riding the bus who does not have alternate transportation to school shall have the opportunity to
complete or make up work for equivalent academic credit. It shall be the responsibility of the
student’s parent or guardian to notify the school that the student does not have alternate
transportation.
Electronic Recordings on School Buses
Electronic visual and audio recordings may be used on school buses to monitor conduct and to
promote and maintain a safe environment for students and employees when transportation is
provided for any school related activity. Notice of electronic recordings shall be displayed on the
exterior of the vehicle’s entrance door and front interior bulkhead in compliance with State law and
the rules of the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
Students are prohibited from tampering with electronic recording devices. Students who violate
this policy shall be disciplined in accordance with the Board’s discipline policy and shall reimburse
the School District for any necessary repairs or replacement.
In the interest of the student’s safety and in compliance with State law, students are also expected
to observe the following:
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1. Dress properly for the weather. Make sure all drawstrings, ties, straps, etc. on all clothing,
backpacks and other items, are shortened or removed to lessen the likelihood of them
getting caught in bus doors, railings or aisles.
2. Arrive on time at the bus stop, and stay away from the street while waiting for the bus.
3. Stay away from the bus until it stops completely and the driver signals you to board. Enter
in single file without pushing. Always use the handrail.
4. Take a seat right away and remain seated facing forward. Keep your hands, arms, and head
inside the bus.
5. Talk quietly on the bus. No shouting or creating loud noises that may distract the driver.
Tablets, iPods®, iPads®, smart phones, and other electronic devices must be silenced on
the bus unless a student uses headphones.
6. Help keep the bus neat and clean. Keep belongings out of the aisle and away from
emergency exits. Eating and drinking are not allowed on the bus.
7. Always listen to the driver’s instructions. Be courteous to the driver and other students. Sit
with your hands to yourself and avoid making noises that would distract the driver or
bother other passengers. Remain seated, keeping your hands, arms, and head inside the
bus at all times.
8. Wait until the bus pulls to a complete stop before standing up. Use the handrail when
exiting the bus.
9. Stay out of the danger zone next to the bus where the driver may have difficulty seeing
you. Take five giant steps away from the bus and out of the danger zone, until you can see
the driver and the driver sees you. Never crawl under a bus.
10. If you must cross the street after you get off the bus, wait for the driver’s signal and then
cross in front of the bus. Cross the street only after checking both ways for traffic.
11. Never run back to the bus, even if you dropped or forgot something.
Video and audio cameras may be active on busses to record student conduct and may be used for
the purposes of investigation into misconduct or accidents on the bus.
For questions regarding school transportation issues, contact: Mrs. Strange at 473-3429
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Bus Conduct
Students are expected to follow all schools when riding the school bus. A student may be
suspended from riding the bus for up to 10 consecutive school days for engaging in gross
disobedience or misconduct, including but not limited to, the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Violating any school rule or school district policy.
Willful injury or threat of injury to a bus driver or to another rider.
Willful and/or repeated defacement of the bus.
Repeated use of profanity.
Repeated willful disobedience of a directive from a bus driver or other supervisor.
Such other behavior as the building principal deems to threaten the safe operation of the
bus and/or its occupants.
If a student is suspended from riding the bus for gross disobedience or misconduct on a bus, the
School Board may suspend the student from riding the school bus for a period in excess of 10
days for safety reasons.
A student suspended from riding the bus who does not have alternate transportation to school
shall have the opportunity to complete or make up work for equivalent academic credit. It shall
be the responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian to notify the school that the student does
not have alternate transportation.
Bus Permits
Students who are not regular bus riders and wish to ride the bus, students that need a change in
their regular bus route, or students that need a change in their regular bus route must have a
permission slip from the school office before bus drivers will permit them to ride. Bus permits
must be requested in writing and have a parent/guardian’s signature on the note. If a bus is full,
permission to ride the bus will be denied. Bus permits can be obtained from the school office.
Bicycles
Bicycles are considered to be vehicles of transportation to and from school. The following rules,
as well as all “Illinois Rules of the Road,” are to be obeyed:
1. A student is to ride his/her own bicycle. Upon arriving at school grounds, bicycle riders are
to dismount and walk their bicycles to the bicycle rack area. Bicycles are never to be ridden
on the black tops on school days during times of student attendance.
2. Bicycles are to be parked immediately upon arrival at school in the bicycle racks provided.
Because the school assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen bicycles, it is suggested that
students buy sprocket locks and use them when bicycles are parked in the bicycle racks.
3. The bicycle area is off limits at all times except when students are parking or leaving with
their bicycles.
4. Bicycles are not to be ridden during the school day.
5. Students are to obey all traffic signs and signals. Bicyclists always yield the right-of-way to
pedestrians.
6. Students should never carry another passenger on their bicycles.
7. It is recommended that students carry all books or parcels in a basket or backpack.
8. Students are not allowed to borrow other students’ bicycles.
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures – Elementary School- Morning supervision of
students will begin at 8:05 A.M. On bad weather days, students will be allowed to enter the
building in a designated area. Bike riders will be asked to park their bikes on the east side of the
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school. Students will not be allowed to play on the playground or school grounds before and
after school. Students must go to their designated area prior to entering the building and go home
at the end of the school day. Families wishing to come back to play on the playground should
have students first go home, and then return to the school after 3:30 p.m. Students will be
allowed to go to their classrooms at 8:15 a.m. The start of our school day is 8:25 a.m. Please
keep in mind that once buses arrive at school, Main Street will be closed. Eastbound traffic on
Cole Street will be blocked off in the morning during drop off time and in the afternoon for
student pick-up. Parents who arrive before or after the busses may use Main Street and travel
around the school Parents dropping off or picking up children during the time busses are at
school will need to enter Cole Street from the East by using Constitution Street. Eastbound
traffic on Cole Street will be blocked off. Cars will still be allowed to use the parking spaces.
The best scenario is for all students to arrive at school after 8:05 a.m. At the end of the school
day, walkers and car riders will exit through the same doors. Once buses have dropped off the
students and leave the building, students can enter through the front entrance. Students arriving
before 8:05 to eat breakfast must use the front entrance.
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures – Junior-Senior High School
Parents are asked to enter the JH/HS parking lot using the west entrance. Parents are asked to
enter the west side of the driveway and continue following the traffic flow past the main entrance
of the high school. All students are to be dropped off at the main entrance of the high school.
Parents are asked to never leave a car unattended in the drive lanes of the high school. Visitor
parking is supplied to the immediate west of the high school for short term drop offs and pickups.
Parents should note that it is illegal to pass a stopped school bus with its stop arm out and its
lights flashing red. This is a violation of state law. Violators of this state law are subject to a
significant fine and the potential loss of their driver’s license.
Students should be picked up in the main drive lane of the high school directly in front of the
main entrance. This provides the safest and most secure environment for our students.
Students Who Drive to School
Any student who has a driver’s license may drive to school. The north parking area is reserved
for student parking except for the area where the busses park. The operation of vehicles in this
congested area requires common sense and cooperation. Heyworth High School driving rules
are as follows:
1. All student drivers must park immediately in the school lot, leave the vehicle, and should
not return to the lot until school or school activity is dismissed. Cycles should be parked
together just west of the school to facilitate parking and control.
2. Vehicles must be parked in the student designated parking. Students who violate this rule
will be given disciplinary penalties that will ultimately lead to loss of parking privileges
and suspension from school.
3. Student drivers must drive in a safe manner in the lot and near the school. There are
many student pedestrians at the time drivers are coming and going. Careful driving is
mandatory.
4. School buses have priority in the parking lot. Do not interfere with their ability to move
through the parking lot safely.
5. Students may not be in any car over the lunch period unless they have special permission
from the principal. If parents wish to pick up their student for lunch, the office should be
notified.
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6. Parking space in the west lot of the school is reserved for staff and visitors.
7. Violators may be warned once. A serious violation or continued minor violations will
cause the student to lose the privilege of driving to school. Violators of rules 1-7 will be
subject to strong consequences.
8. Student participants involved in extracurricular programs must park his/her automobile in
the student parking lot during practices, games, or events, except during football games.
Parking immediately south of the building is prohibited.
9. Parking is not permitted on the Oak Street turnaround.
10. Students will be issued a parking pass and an assigned spot.
Senior Trip- The senior class sponsor will work with the senior class to develop suggestions for
a senior trip. Any proposed senior trip must be approved by administration by April 1.
Transcripts
All requests for transcripts must be made in writing to the guidance counselor. Final transcripts
will NOT be sent for any students until all debts due to the district (registration fees, lunch
bills, overdue book fines, etc.) are paid in full. Transcripts are kept by the guidance counselor
for five (5) years after graduation. After five years, contact the Unit Office for a copy of the
transcript. Contact the Jr./Sr. High School secretary if you have any questions or need assistance.
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Name of Student: ______________________________
Student Acknowledgement and Pledge
I acknowledge receiving and/or being provided electronic access to the Student/Parent
Handbook and School Board policy on student behavior. I have read these materials and
understand all rules, responsibilities and expectations. In order to help keep my school
safe, I pledge to adhere to all School and School District rules, policies and procedures.
I understand that the Student/Parent Handbook and School District policies may be
amended during the year and that such changes are available on the School District
website or in the school office.
I understand that my failure to return this acknowledgement and pledge will not relieve
me from being responsible for knowing or complying with School and School District
rules, policies and procedures.
___________________________________
Student Signature
__________________________
Date
Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement
I acknowledge receiving and/or being provided electronic access to the Student/Parent
Handbook and School Board policy on student behavior. I have read these materials and
understand all rules, responsibilities and expectations.
I understand that the Student/Parent Handbook and School District policies may be
amended during the year and that such changes are available on the School District
website or in the school office.
I understand that my failure to return this acknowledgement will not relieve me or my
child from being responsible for knowing or complying with School and School District
rules, policies and procedures.
___________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
__________________________
Date
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