Student Handbook
2009 – 2010
Check monthly calendars for additional information regarding dismissals.
DIRECTORY
Phone: 618-427-3368 Fax:
618-427-5247
Jeanine
Wendling, Principal
Cheryl Foster……….…………………………………………………...KA
Leslie Lloyd ……….……………………………………………………3A
Nicole Larsen ……….……………………………………………………6B
Kendra Houghtaling ……….……………………………………….Music
Keri Buscher ……….………………………………… Reading Room
Talitha Wiedman……….……………………………………………Preschool
Nancy Alstat……….………………………………………………Sp. Ed. Aide
Kathy Brown….………….………………………………Reading Room Aide
Sara Konrad….…………………………………………………. School Nurse
Linda Herrmann,
SUPERINTENDENT
Douglas Slover
618-427-3355
BOARD OF
EDUCATION
Clint
Feezel President
Laura
Willms Secretary
Katriena
Kroll Vice President
Brian
Oberlink Member
Steve
Sefton Member
Teresa Barnick Member
Randy Mason Member
FACULTY EMAIL
ADDRESSES
Keri Buscher kbuscher@bes.fayette.k12.il.us
Cheryl Foster
Sara Konrad
Nicole Larsen
Leslie Lloyd
Kendra Houghtaling khoughtaling@bes.fayette.k12.il.us
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Talitha Wiedman twiedman@bes.fayette.k12.il.us
Jeanine Wendling jwendling@bes.fayette.k12.il.us
2009 - 20010 Student Handbook
This handbook is intended to provide general information about our school and the school rules and procedures which are designed to provide a safe school environment with an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. Please take time to read the handbook and refer to it throughout the year. This handbook shall not be interpreted as a contract of any kind and may be changed by the Board or Administration at anytime.
Monthly calendars and newsletters, sent home with students at the end of each month, provide updated information for parents as well as news about early dismissals, special events, and activities at Brownstown Elementary. These monthly calendars and newsletters can also be found online at www.bes.fayette.k12.il.us.
At
ATTENDANCE
Student
Arrival and Dismissal
Students are not to arrive at school
before
Car riders will be
dismissed at
Bus riders will be dismissed at
Other students will be dismissed after buses leave. Students
who walk or ride a bike will exit the north doors at the front entrance. Only students involved in afterschool
activities are to remain on the school grounds or in the building.
Children should be dropped off and picked up at the west door – not the
circle drive in
front. Exception: Parents dropping off or picking up students
during the school day (
It is very important that children are not
crossing paths with vehicles. Please be
alert for students walking to and from school.
Please use the designated dropoff and pickup points as these are
selected to minimize cross traffic patterns.
Procedures
For Student Sign-In/Sign-Out
Students must be signed in or out at the
office if they come to school after
A
parent is requested to write a note if his/her child needs to leave early or is
arriving late. The note should state the
time, date, and reason. The student
should bring the note to the office upon arrival at school and will be issued
the appropriate pass. A school absence
will be excused for illness, doctor/dentist appointment, or for court
appearances.
Student
Absences
Parents
are to notify the school of a child's absence as soon as possible on the day of
the absence. If the school is not
notified of the absence, efforts will be made to contact parents within the
first two hours of school to verify the absence. This is required by state law. Someone will be in the office by
When a student has been absent from school,
he/she must bring a written excuse to the office signed by the parent/legal guardian
stating why he/she was not in school. If
no written excuse is received, the absence will be considered unexcused.
A
student will be allowed 12 days of absences during a school year, verified by a
written note from a parent/legal guardian. All absences after the 12 verified
by the parent/guardian will be considered unexcused unless a doctor's excuse is
presented to the office. Parents will be
notified after 5 and 10 absences.
Parents may present evidence of extenuating circumstances and request
that consideration be given to the extension of the 12 day limit. After 12 absences, a doctor's statement will
be required to validate the absence. Any
additional absences without a doctor's statement will be considered as
unexcused and reported to the truant officer. Students who have more than 5 unexcused tardies or absences will be
assigned noon detentions or will lose recess time for each unexcused tardy or
absence beyond the first 5 unexcused incidents.
Absences
will be excused for student illness including medical or dental appointments,
for illness or death in the student's family, for court appearances, and for
the first day of head lice treatment.
(Students are not excused on Monday if sent home on Friday for
treatment.) Absences are unexcused if a
written note is not given to the office upon the student's return.
Other absences will be excused if approved prior to the absence. Call the office to make arrangements for preapproval of necessary absences. Students may be required to complete assignments before the absence. Upon returning to school, the student will be required to complete any other assignments missed during the absence.
Attendance is important for students to
have full advantage of learning opportunities. Even though students may complete assignments
for classes that were missed, it is very difficult to make up for the learning
opportunities available to students who were a part of the class discussions
and activities while in attendance.
Therefore, it is important for parents and the school to work together
to encourage punctual and regular school attendance.
Students
who are absent without valid cause are considered truant. Students who have frequent absences or
tardies or have accumulated a significant number of absences will be referred
to truancy intervention services through the Regular Attendance Program. Students who have 5 absences (including
tardies) without valid cause will be referred to the Regular Attendance Program. Students who continue to have excessive
absences will be referred to the Attendance Officer through the Regional Office
of Education. Students who are truant
may be referred to the Attendance Officer at any point during the school
year.
DISCIPLINE
The
time students spend in school is very important. School rules are designed to provide safety
and to safeguard the instructional time for students. Both conditions are important for effective
learning.
SCHOOLWIDE
RULES
1.
Watch what you say. No name calling, cursing, teasing, or vulgar
language
or
gestures.
2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
3. No fighting or activities that can cause
injury.
4. Show respect to staff members, students, and
school property. No lying,
cheating, or stealing.
5. No candy, food, or gum without permission.
6. Follow directions the first time they are
given.
Cafeteria
Rules
1. Speak in a voice that only your neighbor can
hear.
2. Do not touch or share food of others.
3. Use appropriate manners.
Playground
1. Use equipment properly and safely.
2. Obtain permission from teacher on duty to
walk/run the track.
3. No baseballs, skateboards, skates or other
items deemed a hazard.
4. No bats or balls of any kind are to be brought
from home.
5. Line up quickly and quietly.
6. No throwing of rocks or other such objects.
Hall
1. Walk in single file.
2. Stay to the right.
3. Do not talk in the hall during school time.
4. Remove caps or hats in the building.
Classroom
Rules
will be determined for each classroom.
Rules
will be posted in each classroom.
Students
should understand rules and consequences.
Weapons
and Banned Items:
Students are not to bring to school guns, bullets, explosives, knives of
any kind, pepper mace, fireworks, matches, lighters, lasers, or any other
devices that are potentially dangerous.
Some of these items are considered weapons under
Students
are not to possess, use, sell, or distribute alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or other
controlled substances.
Bullying/Harassment
of students is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated in the school
setting. Bullying includes a variety of
activities, both verbal and nonverbal, which have the purpose or effect of:
1.
Substantially interfering with
the student’s educational environment;
2.
Creating an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive educational environment;
3.
Causing humiliation,
embarrassment, or discomfort to a student;
4.
Causing physical or psychological
harm to another student.
Students who become involved in or
encourage others in this type of activity are subject to disciplinary action
ranging from student conferences and counseling to suspension and possible
expulsion. Disciplinary action will be
progressive in accordance with the severity and/or repetitiveness of the
student’s actions.
Appropriate
use of electronic media:
Students are expected to use electronic media including computers and
the Internet appropriately. (See p.
28) Inappropriate use, including but not
limited to the following, will result in disciplinary action.
·
Intentionally accessing or
attempting to access inappropriate material on the Internet
·
Intentionally damaging or
attempting to damage hardware or software
·
Intentionally accessing or
attempting to access restricted sites on the network or Internet
·
Use of chat rooms, email, or
unauthorized communication through the Internet
·
Consequences may include revocation
of computer privileges, payment for damages, detentions, Isolated Learning
Environment or out-of-school suspensions.
Students
who follow the rules will receive a reward after each month. Rewards vary and may include outdoor
activities, a movie, an assembly, an outing at the park, or similar activities. Students will receive checkmarks in the
classroom for inappropriate behavior and for not completing or turning in
work. Students who have less than 5
checkmarks at the end of the month are eligible to attend the reward activity.
The following are guidelines for the checkmark system.
Staying in at recess for
misconduct in the classroom = 1
checkmark
Any major disruptions in the
classroom, other areas such as the cafeteria or bus, at recess, or in music,
P.E., or art classes = 1 checkmark
A Pink Slip Issued = 2
checkmarks
2 missing or incomplete
homework assignments in 1 week = 1 checkmark.
Classroom
as well as school rules are designed to prevent disruptions that affect the
learning time of students. Therefore,
consequences for breaking the rules are designed to deter inappropriate
behavior.
Communication
between the school and home is important in regard to discipline as well as
other school issues. Parents will be
asked to sign slips that students bring home which show how the student has not
followed school rules. These slips will
provide some indication of student conduct to parents and provide an
opportunity for parents to discuss the situation with the student.
Students
will receive a warning or time out including loss of recess time for minor
infractions. For repeated infractions or
more serious misconduct students will be given a pink slip to be signed by
parents.
A student may be sent to the principal for any serious misconduct or repeated violations of school rules. The principal is authorized to take action in connection with student misconduct in a variety of ways. These may include, but shall not be restricted to:
1. Discussion of student behavior and
alternative choices.
2. Conference with parents and teacher.
3. Assigning detentions
4. Restriction of activities
5. Isolated Learning Environment
6. External suspension
7. Recommendation for expulsion
The
following serious violations will result in immediate disciplinary action and
may result in suspension:
v Fighting
or any behavior that has the potential to inflict bodily harm or endanger
safety
of others.
v Insubordination
– Willful failure to comply with the directions of teachers, bus drivers,
principals, or other authorized school personnel.
v Possession
of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol.
but
is not limited to: public name calling,
sexually explicit or harassing remarks,
and/or
vulgarities or profanity directed at, in response to, or in the presence of
a
school employee.
v Possession
of weapons.
v Any
other acts or threats to act that endanger the well-being of students,
teachers,
or
any other school employees. Students
should report threats or harassment to
teachers
or to the principal.
Corporal
punishment will not be administered
in Brownstown Schools in accordance with
Guidelines
in Determining Consequences
Subsequent
occasions of the same offense may result in more severe disciplinary
action. In addition, any violation of
state or local law will be promptly reported to the law enforcement
authorities.
v Pink slips (1-3)
v Bus conduct slip (1st
offense)
v Failure to return a signed pink
slip, bus conduct slip, or detention notice
v Each unexcused absence or tardy
beyond 5
v Failure to serve an afterschool
detention (3
Afterschool Detentions
v Pink slips (4-6)
v Bus conduct slip (2nd
offense)
v Failure to return a pink slip or
bus conduct slip the second day
Isolated Learning Environment
v Pink slips (7-9) or repeated pink
slips for the same offense
v Insubordination (1st offense)
v Continued class disturbance
v Fighting or physical attack (1st
offense may result in ILE or Out-of-School suspension. Additional offenses will result in
out-of-school suspensions.)
v Possession of tobacco (1st
offense)
v Pink slips beyond 9
v Continued or gross classroom
disturbance
v Insubordination (2nd offense)
v Misbehavior in Isolated Learning
Environment
v Fighting or physical attack (1st
offense may result in out-of-school suspension or ILE. Additional offenses will result in
out-of-school suspensions.)
v Possession, use, or distribution
of tobacco (2nd offense), alcohol or drugs
v Use or posession of bullets,
shells, explosive devices
v Use or possession of weapons
v Threats against students or staff
v Gross or severe misconduct may
result in immediate suspension for up to 10 days. Serious misbehavior may also be cause for
punishment including extended suspensions or expulsion from school after a
hearing before the Board of Education.
Guidelines for determining consequences for
misconduct on the bus
v Bus conduct slip #1 –
v Bus conduct slip #2 – Afterschool
Detention
v Bus conduct slip #3 – Removal
from bus (1-3 days)
v Bus conduct slip #4 – Removal
from bus (1-5 days)
v Bus conduct slip #5 – Removal
from bus (5-10 days)
v Bus conduct slips beyond 5 will
result in suspensions of up to 10 days.
At that point the board of education may revoke bus riding privileges
for up to one year.
v Gross or severe misconduct may
result in immediate suspension from the bus for up to 10 days and may lead to
revocation of bus privileges after a hearing by the Board of Education. Serious misbehavior on the bus may also be
cause for punishment up to and including suspension or expulsion from school.
SEARCHES
Searches
may be conducted for banned substances or items. The student shall be asked to empty pockets,
backpack, purse, or similar items in front of a school official. If the school
official has reasonable cause, he may search the items in question. Student desks and coat closets are the
property of the school and not the student and are subject to inspection
without notification or permission.
DETENTIONS
Afterschool
detentions will be served from
Students
serving a
Students
will be expected to follow school rules and directions of the detention
teacher.
Occasionally, a student and or
his/her parents may have a problem or
complaint concerning a school-related action. Most of these problems
result from improper communication and can be quickly cleared up by discussing
the situation with the appropriate staff member. Sometimes it is
necessary to seek further resolution. The proper procedure for dealing
with grievances and complaints is as follows:
SUSPENSION AND REVIEW PROCEDURE
An
appeal process is afforded the student when the discipline requires an
out-of-school suspension. The matter should be discussed with the
principal first. The superintendent
should then be contacted. A review before
the board of education may be requested.
The superintendent will make arrangements for the review.
Any request for appeal of a
disciplinary suspension of less than ten (10) days inschool or out-of-school
shall not delay the implementation of the suspension. However, if the
suspension is overruled or modified upon review, the student will be permitted
to make up work for any school days for which a suspension is vacated and
disciplinary records will be removed from or revised in the student record, as
necessary, to reflect the result of any review.
A student whose presence poses a
continued danger to persons, property, or poses ongoing threats or disruption
to the academic process may be immediately removed from school. In such
cases, the requirements of suspension proceedings will follow as soon as
possible.
It is important to keep in mind that
participation in activities and athletics is a privilege, not a right.
The rights of due process do not extend to such a privilege. The decision
in cases of alleged misconduct will include both the regular school discipline
and extra-curricular discipline.
BUS CONDUCT
School Bus Behavior
The school district provides free
transportation to eligible students, but parents are still responsible for
supervision until the child boards the bus in the morning and when the child
leaves the bus at the end of the school day.
Once the child is on the bus, the school is responsible until the child
is returned to the regular bus stop at the end of the school day. The right of students to ride the bus is
conditioned on their good behavior and observance of rules and regulations.
In view of the fact that a bus is an
extension of the classroom, the Board of Education shall require children to
behave themselves on the bus in the manner consistent with established
standards for classroom behavior.
Students involved in field trips, sports activities, etc. are expected
to observe the same bus rules of conduct as those observed by students
traveling to and from home on a regular basis.
If a child misbehaves on the bus or
disregards the driver's rules or public standards of safety, the bus driver will issue a bus
conduct warning to be signed by the parent.
The principal will also meet with the student. Continuous disciplinary problems will cause
bus privileges to be suspended. It will
then be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide transportation for
the child. Riding the bus is a privilege that may be
lost if the student does not follow the rules.
Bus privileges may be revoked for the first incident of misconduct on
the bus depending on the circumstances of the behavior. (See previous page for
guidelines for consequences of bus misconduct.)
School bus riders, while in transit,
are under the jurisdiction of the school bus driver. The bus driver may assign seats. If seats are assigned, students must occupy
the seats assigned to them.
Audio/Video cameras are used to assist
school bus drivers and school administrators in monitoring student behavior on
the bus. Audio and video portions of the
tapes will be viewed and used to address behavior problems that may occur on
the bus.
Rules Posted in Buses:
1. The bus driver will assign seats.
2. Be courteous.
3. No profanity.
4. Do not eat or drink on the bus; keep the bus
clean.
5. Violence is prohibited.
6. Remain seated.
7. No smoking.
8. Keep your hands and head inside the bus.
9. Do not destroy property.
10. For your own safety, do not distract the
driver through misbehavior.
Instructions to School Bus Riders
In the interest of safety and in
compliance with State Law, riders shall observe these rules. Students who misbehave will be reported to
the building principal. It is recommended
that all riders, parents of riders, and teachers become thoroughly familiar
with these rules governing school bus riders.
1. Be on time standing/waiting at the designated
school bus stop; help keep the bus on schedule.
2. Stay off the road at all times while waiting
for the bus.
3. Be careful in approaching the place where the
bus stops. Do not move toward the bus
until
the bus has been brought to a complete
stop.
4. Observe safety precautions at pick-up and
discharge points. Where it is necessary
to cross the
highway, wait for a signal from the bus
driver permitting you to cross.
5. Walk on and off the bus.
6. Be seated- - do not stand in the entrance --
do not leave your seat while the bus is in motion.
7.
Be alert to a danger signal from the bus driver.
8. Remain in the bus in the event of a road
emergency until instructions are given by the driver.
9. Use the emergency door only in emergency.
10. Window ventilation is to be
regulated by the driver and not by students.
11. Keep all parts of the body
inside the bus windows at all times. Do
not throw anything out of
the bus windows.
12. Remember that unnecessary
confusion diverts the driver’s attention and could result in a serious
accident. There shall be no loud
conversation, boisterous conduct, unnecessary noise, or profanity. Do not shout to anyone outside the bus.
13. Be absolutely quiet when
approaching, while stopped at, and while crossing railroad crossings.
14. Treat bus equipment as you
would valuable furniture in your home.
Never tamper with the bus
or any of its equipment.
15. Assist in keeping the bus
safe, neat, and clean at all times.
16. Carry no animals on the bus
without the advance permission of the bus driver.
17. Keep feet, books, packages,
coats, and all other objects out of the aisles so others will not trip
over them. Musical instruments and other large objects
should be placed under the seat.
18. Leave no books, lunches, or
other articles on the bus.
19. Be courteous to fellow riders
and respect and obey the bus driver.
20. Help look after the safety
and comfort of smaller children.
21. Do not ask the driver to stop
at places other than the regular bus stop.
The driver is not
permitted to do this, except by proper
authorization from a school official.
22. Follow established school
rules, including those prohibiting tobacco, alcoholic beverages,
or any type of illegal drugs.
23. Students shall not be
permitted in buses with athletic footwear equipped with cleats or spikes.
24. Observe the same rules on
other trips under school sponsorship as you observe between home
and school. Respect and obey the instructions of the
chaperone appointed by the school.
25. There will be no food or
beverages allowed on the school bus.
However, a sponsor and bus
driver may agree to waive this rule on
special occasions.
26. The use of headphones on the bus
is not permitted.
27. Report any damage or
vandalism to the bus driver immediately.
28. Balloons or other objects that obstruct
vision on the bus are not allowed.
CHANGE OF TRANSPORTATION
To
ride a different bus or get off at a different stop, students must turn in a
note from their parents to the office.
An appropriate bus pass will be issued for the student to ride a
different bus or to get off at a different stop. Bus drivers are not allowed to let students
ride a different bus or get off at a different stop without written
authorization from the office.
If
your child is to leave school by other than his/her usual bus routine, we must
have been notified in advance or the child will board his/her regular bus. It is extremely important that the school be
notified of any changes in transportation arrangements for young children. It is imperative that arrangements have been
made in advance and that we know permission has been granted. Last minute changes cause confusion for
children and staff. Calls to school during the last half hour of the day to change
transportation arrangements should be made only in emergency situations.
HOMEWORK
Homework
is important to reinforce instruction in the classroom and to provide practice
of skills. Children will have homework
almost every night. Please encourage
your child to plan for recreation and homework time.
If
your child has missed school and you want to pick up homework, please call in
advance so arrangements can be made.
Please call before
ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOKS
Students
in grades 3 – 6 are required to have an assignment notebook. Students are expected to use the notebook
throughout the year to record homework assignments. No particular notebook type is required, but
assignment notebooks that match the homework poster in classrooms are available
in the office for $3.50.
REPORT CARDS
The
first report card for the school year is usually given to the parent/guardian
at the first school conference in the fall.
Report cards are sent home with students for the second and third
quarters. Fourth quarter grades may be
sent home with students on the last day or may be available in the office at
the end of the year according to a posted schedule. Midterm grades for students in grades 3 - 6
will be given to students midway through each quarter. These grades will give parents an indication
of student progress for the first half of the quarter. Parents of students in grades 1 and 2 will
not receive midterm grades but will be notified at midterm when their child is
experiencing academic difficulties.
GRADING SCALE AND STANDARDS
The
following grading scale is used.
Percent Grade Grade Point
100
- 94 A Excellent Progress 4.00
93 A- 3.6
92 B+ 3.4
91 - 86 B Good Progress 3
85 B- 2.6
84 C+ 2.4
83 - 78 C Satisfactory Progress 2
77 C- 1.6
76 D+ 1.4
75 - 71 D Unsatisfactory Progress 1
70 D- .6
69 F Failing 0
HONOR ROLL
An
honor roll will be issued at the end of each quarter to recognize students in
grades 4 - 6 for high academic achievement.
Students who have a grade point average of at least 3.75 will receive
high honors. Students who have a grade point
average of at least 3.4 will receive honors.
If
a student receives a D or F, he/she will not be eligible to be on the honor
roll. Art, music, and PE grades will not
be used to determine grade point average for the honor roll.
PROMOTION
The
decision to promote a student shall be based on 1) successful completion of the
curriculum, 2) attendance, and 3) performance based on ISAT, ITBS, and other
local testing. A student shall not be
promoted based upon age or any other social reason not related to academic
performance. For students in learning
disabilities or self-contained special education classes, the successful
completion of the IEP is the basis for promotion.
Promotion
is in question for a student in grades 3 - 6 if he/she
a) receives an F as a final grade in reading
and/or math.
b) receives an F as a final grade in three
different subjects.
c) receives a “does not meet” on the reading or
math ISAT test.
d) is more than two years behind grade level in
reading or math on norm-referenced achievement tests.
e) has more than 10 unexcused absences.
Promotion
decisions for students in grades K - 2 will be based on student performance in
reading and math as indicated by the report card, achievement tests, and teacher judgment.
Remediation
Parents
of children who may not meet promotion criteria will be notified and a
remediation plan will be developed by the teacher and principal in consultation
with the parents. The remediation plan
may include
a) increased or concentrated instructional time
which may include before-school, after-school, or summer programs
b) modifications of the instructional program or
materials
c) Title I services
d) Retention at grade level
e) Other support services
The
remediation plan will be based upon the grade of the student, the number of
fundamental learning areas requiring remediation, and the degree of
deficiency. Remediation options
including retention are to provide the student with opportunities to learn the
needed knowledge and skills to be successful.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
ISAT
tests are given to all students in the state of
Achievements
tests are also given to track student progress from year to year as well as to
evaluate the effectiveness of local programs.
The Iowa Test of Basic Skills is given to students in grades 1 – 6.
PARENT CONFERENCES
Parent
conferences are scheduled following the first nine-week grading period. Parental participation in these conferences
is important. A second conference
opportunity will be scheduled in the spring.
Additional conferences may be requested by the parent or teacher at any
time during the year.
DISASTER DRILLS
Disaster
drills will be held periodically to assure maximum protection during emergency
situations. It is essential that
students become familiar with procedures and follow instructions to provide
safety for all students during emergency situations. Procedures for evacuation are posted in each
classroom.
FIELD TRIPS
Students
attending field trips must have a signed parent permission slip on file in the
office. These forms are usually
completed at student registration. All
school rules are in effect during field trips.
MEDICATION POLICY
Medication
will not be administered by district personnel during the school day except
when such doctor prescribed medication is absolutely necessary for the critical
health and well being of the student. If
medication must be administered at school, the medication must be brought to
the school office in the appropriate pharmacy container - absolutely no pills in plain envelopes or containers. The
label should clearly state the dosage and the student's name as well as other
prescription information. We will not
dispense medications that are not in an appropriate pharmacy container. A doctor’s note must accompany the medication
indicating the need for it to be given at school along with the directions for
giving the medication. The school
medication form must be on file in the office.
Inhalers or such items as the student must keep in proximity will also
have to have a medication form on file.
ILLNESS AND CONTAGIOUS CONDITIONS
Students
who have temperatures above normal or show symptoms of flu, sore throat, chicken
pox or other childhood diseases should be kept at home until the symptoms are
no longer contagious. If you do not have
a phone, be sure the school has the means to contact you if your child becomes
seriously ill or injured while at school.
This may mean that you need to give the office additional names and
numbers of neighbors who can contact you when your child is ill. This information, in addition to work phone
numbers or numbers of out-of-town relatives to be contacted in an emergency, is
helpful to us when trying to reach parents with no phone.
Children
should also be checked for ticks in late fall and early spring. If a child comes to school with a tick
attached to the skin or scalp, the parent/guardian will be called to come
remove the tick or notified so the tick may be removed when the child arrives
home. School personnel will not remove
the tick.
A
statement from the doctor should be given to the physical education teacher if
a student is not able to take PE because of illness or injury.
Head
Lice
Students
who have scabies, head lice and other such contagious conditions will not be
allowed to attend school until the condition is cured completely. No nits are to be present on the scalp or in
the hair if a child is in school.
Parents are encouraged to check the hair and scalp frequently for signs
of head lice. This condition is
contagious and must be treated immediately and completely to prevent spreading
and recurrence.
The
parent/guardian will be called and the child sent home if the condition is
discovered at school. Students should be
treated with an appropriate shampoo.
Students may return to school after treatment and after the removal of all nits.
When returning to school the parent should bring the student to the
office along with the empty treatment container, or the parent may send a note from
the health department or a physician indicating that the student is free of
nits and lice.
Students
who are sent home to be treated for head lice should be treated and should
return to school as soon as possible.
Students who are sent home to be treated will be excused for one day
after being sent home. Additional days
will be unexcused. If a student is sent
home on Friday, the student should be back to school on Monday or the Monday
absence will be unexcused.
Students
who repeatedly come to school with evidence of head lice and are missing
classes because of the chronic condition will be referred to the Attendance
Officer of the Regional Office of Education.
Students will be referred after 7 incidents of head lice in one school
year. An incident means 1) live lice or nits are found on the child or
2) a child is sent back to school
without removal of nits.
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY REGULATIONS
Kindergarten
Students
entering kindergarten must present a certified copy of their birth certificate,
a record of immunizations, and a complete physical. Kindergarten students also need a vision and
a dental exam. Kindergarten students
must be 5 years old on or before September 1.
New
Students
Students
new to the state of
The
district reserves the right to determine appropriate placement for students
entering from private or home school settings.
Registration
Registration
should be completed for all students during the designated day in August. At that time, enrollment forms and emergency
cards are completed and book fees are paid.
Student insurance coverage is provided.
Information is available at registration. The following items may be
purchased at registration: assignment
notebooks, recorders for music class, lunch, breakfast, and milk.
Physicals
and Immunizations
Physicals
are required of all students entering preschool, kindergarten, grade 6, grade
9, students transferring in from out of state, and all students participating
in sports. Required immunizations must
be current. Students
must have required immunizations and physicals (other than for sports) on file
before being allowed to attend school.
That means students will be excluded from school in August until the
physicals and immunizations are completed and on file in the school office. (See requirements at back of handbook.) Sports physicals are required before an
athlete is allowed to practice.
Dental
exams are required for students entering kindergarten and grades 2 and 6. These must be completed by May 15 of the
school year.
Vision exams are required of students entering
kindergarten.
Book
Rental and Fees
Book
rental/fees are $60.00 for students in grades K - 6. Students who qualify for free lunches under
the federal program will not be required to pay the $60.00.
No
textbooks will be issued unless book rental and fees have been paid, or an
agreement has been made to pay said fees.
All students are responsible for the books issued to them. A charge will be made for lost books or
excessively damaged books.
Insurance
Limited
insurance is provided to students at no charge.
Information about the insurance is included in the registration packet.
STUDENT RECORDS
Each
student file shall consist of the "Student Permanent Record" and the
"Student Temporary Record."
Parents have a right to access, review, and challenge the contents of
their child’s student records. Student
files will be reviewed to withdraw out-of-date and irrelevant information at
the end of grade 6. Parents/Guardians
may request a copy of temporary records from the building principal prior to
their destruction. Parents may view and
copy student records. For further
information regarding access to student records, contact the building
principal.
Some student information is considered
directory information and may be released to third parties without prior
written consent of parents. This
includes publication of photographs in the yearbook, honor roll listings in the
newspaper, and giving information about athletes in program brochures. Parents may submit a written request that
some or all of the directory information not be disclosed. The following information is considered
directory information: the student’s
name, address, telephone listing, photograph, date and place of birth, dates of
attendance, grade level, enrollment status, participation in activities and
sports, weight and height of athletic team members, honors and awards received,
and the most recent school attended.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Students
are expected to keep supplies ready for class needs. Supply lists for each class are listed at the
back of this handbook. Pencils and paper
are available for purchase in the office.
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS
Breakfast
Breakfast
is served daily at
Lunch
Lunch
is $1.50 per day for students and $2.25 for adults. Reduced prices are $.40 for qualifying
students. An account is kept for each
student. Students use an ID card that is
scanned for each use. Any amount of money
may be deposited into the student's account to pay for lunches for a day, week,
or the year. Students will be allowed
two charges. Extra milk is $.25 for
those wanting extra milk or those bringing a sack lunch.
The lunch program requires
that students take a minimum number of items.
(No one is required to eat or drink any particular item.) Students are to take the milk unless they
have a doctor’s note. Students are not
allowed to have a soda with a cafeteria lunch.
Purchasing
Tickets
Students
are to take care of lunch and milk purchases at the office upon arrival at
school. It is best to send the money in
an envelope with the student's name on the envelope. A deposit slip will be filled out and
returned to the student.
Kindergarten students will have snack time each day. This extra milk is separate from the lunch program and is to be paid separately. Parents are encouraged to purchase milk for the year at $30.00. Milk will not be charged.
Charging
Tickets
Students
who forget breakfast/lunch money will be allowed to charge for two days. However, after students have two breakfast
and/or lunch charges, they will not be issued additional charges unless
arrangements are made in advance. Please
call the office to discuss extenuating circumstances.
TOYS, GAMES, AND EQUIPMENT
Balls
and Bats
Students
are not to bring bats or balls of any kind to school without permission. The school will provide a limited number of
bats and balls to be used at recess. A
large number of these items in one area, as well as certain kinds of balls, can
be dangerous on a crowded playground.
These items are also difficult to transport safely on buses.
Skateboards,
Skates, Radios, Waterguns, Trading Cards, Rollers in Shoes
Skateboards, skates, rollers in shoes, radios and MP3 Players, headphones, waterguns, cap guns, laser lights, and other such items deemed a school distraction or hazard are not to be brought to school. Trading cards of any type are not to be at school.
If
there is any question about whether an item may be brought to school, students
should check with the classroom teacher or the principal.
Bicycles
Students
may ride bicycles to school and park them in the bike rack. Bicycles may not be left anywhere else on the
school grounds. Bicycles are to stay in
the bike rack until they are used to ride home after dismissal.
RECESS
Students
will play out-of-doors when the weather is permissible. When recess is held in the gym, gym shoes
will be worn. Activity is valuable in
keeping children healthy and alert.
Students should always be dressed appropriately for the weather. Unless it is extremely cold outside, students
will be outside during the winter months.
If it is necessary for your child to stay in during recess due to
illness, a note must be sent which states the date and reason the child is to
stay inside. However, if a child is
requested to stay in for an extended period, a note from the doctor must be
presented to the office.
DRESS AND GROOMING
The
dress and grooming of students at Brownstown shall be the responsibility of the
parents and students. They have a right
to determine a student's dress providing that such attire is appropriate for
school, does not present health or safety hazards, and does not interfere with
the educational process. In order to
assure that these conditions are met, the following guidelines will be adhered
to for all grade K - 12 students for school and school activities.
Footwear
will be worn for protection against injury and to prevent the spreading of
diseases such as athlete's foot.
Short
shorts, see-through blouses or shirts, halter tops and tops that allow bare
backs or stomachs are not to be worn.
Spandex or bicycle shorts may be worn only under other articles of
clothing.
Tops with narrow (spaghetti) straps are not to be worn unless worn with a cover shirt.
No
hats may be worn in school buildings during the regular school day by boys or
girls.
Torn
or defaced clothing that is considered inappropriate will not be allowed.
T-shirts
or other articles of clothing bearing derogatory or obscene words or pictures
are not allowed.
Promoting
the use of alcohol and tobacco products is in direct contradiction with the
curriculum and philosophy of Brownstown Schools. Students shall not wear, carry, or display
any clothing, jewelry, emblems, symbols, or signs which are associated with the
usage or advertisement of alcohol or tobacco products.
Students
should not wear, possess, use, distribute, display, or sell any clothing,
jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign or any other thing which is evidence of
membership or affiliation with any gang.
Any
other dress considered inappropriate for school will be discussed with the
student and/or parents. The principal
will be the final judge of whether clothing is inappropriate. If clothing is found to be improper, the
student will be asked to change.
LIBRARY
The
library is open during the school day.
Classes visit the library according to the school day schedule. Individual visits may be granted by the
classroom teacher and librarian. Videos
are available for overnight check-out.
Library
checkout is automated. Students must use
their lunch card to check out library materials. It is important that lunch cards be
returned to the proper place in the classroom after use at the library. Lunch cards should not be taken home. Proper use of the library and materials will
open many opportunities for learning.
Improper use of the library and materials will cause fines to be levied
and even loss of library use. Lost
materials must be paid for.
PARTIES
Each
room has three parties each year. These
parties are a) a Fall party at the end
of October, b) a Winter Holiday party at
the end of December, and c) a
Valentine's Day party in February. Your
child may be asked to bring refreshments for the scheduled parties. There are no birthday parties beyond
kindergarten.
TREATS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL
Cookies
and other baked goods brought to school to share with other students (such as
items brought for parties) are to be packaged products brought to school in the
package as purchased. Sorry, home baked
goods are no longer permissible. If you
have any questions about what may be brought to school as treats, please
contact the office.
LOST AND FOUND
Any
articles found by students should be turned in to the school office. Items may be claimed by owners upon
identification. Unclaimed items will be
disposed of at the end of the year.
Labeling gym shoes, jackets, gloves, and other such items will aid in
identification and proper return of articles.
Parents are encouraged to check the lost and found box periodically for
missing items.
SECURITY SYSTEM
Security cameras are in use in the
schools and on the grounds of the Brownstown Schools. Cameras are installed for the purpose of
providing security but may also be used to aid in monitoring student behavior
and to address behavior problems.
TELEPHONE USE
Students
may use the phone for emergencies only.
Students are not to call for homework, musical instruments, or other
routine materials. Please encourage responsibility
on the part of the student.
CELLULAR PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
In the
interest of safety and security, students may bring cell phones to school.
However, students must adhere to the
following guidelines or the student's privilege will be immediately revoked.
1. Cell phones
are to be turned off during the school day (
kept in the student's book bag – not in a desk or on the student.
2. Cell phones may only be used during the school day with permission from
the office.
3. Cell phones may be used on the bus only with permission of the sponsor,
coach, or bus driver.
Violation
of the above guidelines will result in the cell phone being held in the
principal's office. The student's parent will be asked to pick up the cell
phone and the student's cell phone privileges may be revoked for the remainder
of the school year.
Pagers are prohibited at all times. Electronic paging devices are prohibited in
school by state law unless the use or possession of such a device has first
been expressly authorized by the building principal and the school board.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
SCHOOL COMMUNITY CLUB
The SCC is an organization of parents, teacher, and
community people uniting efforts for the benefit of students. The SCC sponsors the spring carnival,
Santa’s Kottage, and various projects
and activities to help the school. Four
meetings are held during the year.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
School
closings due to weather conditions will be announced on radio stations WPMB AM
1500 and WKRV FM 107.1 in Vandalia as well as WCRA AM 1090, WCRC FM 95.7, WXEF
FM 97.9, and WJLY 93.3 and on Newschannel 5 KSDK in
JUNIOR HIGH DANCES
Sixth
grade students may be invited to junior high dances. Otherwise junior high dances are open only to
seventh and eighth grade students. High
school students and out-of-school guests are not allowed to attend junior high
dances unless they are part of the organization sponsoring the dance.
Students
are required to sign up in advance in order to attend junior high dances. No students will be allowed to leave a junior
high dance early unless they are released to the parent or the parent has made
prior arrangements for their early departure.
STUDENTS ATTENDING ATHLETIC EVENTS
It
is expected that persons who attend school athletic events do so in order to
see the contest. If you come to an
athletic event, it is expected that you are there to cheer on and support our
team. Good sportsmanship is to be shown
at all times. Once arriving at school to
attend an athletic event, students will be expected to enter the gym and remain
there for the athletic contest.
Loitering in the halls will not be tolerated. Students should not leave the building except
to go home for the night. Students may
not leave the building during an athletic event and then return later unless a
parent or legal guardian comes and goes with the student. Misconduct at any of our athletic events may
result in that student's being barred from all future extra curricular
activities.
VISITORS
All
visitors are required to check in at the office upon entering the
building. In order to minimize
distractions to the learning setting, it is important that parents who need to
see children during the school day stop at the office. Arrangements will be made to deliver the
message or contact the student. Visitors
are not permitted on the playground during recess.
Students
are not to invite other children to visit during the school day. Student visitors are not permitted.
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
In
accordance with the NCLB act, parents may request information regarding the
professional qualifications of a child’s classroom teacher in a Title I school
including the following:
Contact the superintendent with
inquiries or requests for further information.
(427-3355)
CHILD ABUSE REPORTING
State
law requires all school personnel to report cases of suspected child abuse
and/or neglect to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
NONDISCRIMINATION
Brownstown Schools do not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation and gender,
disability, age, or homeless status in its programs and activities. The following persons have been designated to
handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and Title IX: Douglas Slover, Steve Wilson and Jeanine Wendling
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual
harassment in any form will not be tolerated.
Students should report any incidents of sexual harassment to the
principal.
RTI
Response
to Intervention (RTI) is a required process that schools must implement to
identify and support students who are struggling. At risk students are
idenfitied through measures such as ITBS, ISAT, DIBELS, and STAR Reading. RTI requires the use of interventions matched
to student needs. Some interventions are
provided in the regular classroom and some are provided in small group
instruction in the Reading Room. Progress is closely monitored to ensure that
growth is made by each student. Students
who do not make appropriate progress after a series of interventions may be
referred for additional services through the special education program.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special
education services may be provided to students with special needs. Students that are eligible for services will
receive appropriate recommended individualized
educational services. To the extent possible, services are provided
with support in the
regular classroom with needed services
provided in the special education classroom.
Some
of the areas of eligibility for special
education are learning disabilities, mental impairment,
speech and language, physical handicaps,
and other health impairment. A copy of
“Explanation of Procedural Safeguards
Available to Parents of Students with Disabilities”
can be obtained at the office.
The following are steps in the eligibility/placement
determination process.
• The concern is discussed in a Student Review Team meeting including parents, teachers, and
special education personnel. The team discusses possible interventions or
suggests that a Referral for Case Study Evaluation be conducted.
• Parental
consent for a Case Study Evaluation is obtained by the local school. Teacher, parent, and school personnel
complete the necessary information on Mid-State referral forms and submit them
to the Mid-State office.
• The evaluation is conducted with the school psychologist and
social worker from Midstate, the speech pathologist, and any other necessary professionals. Parents are notified and must consent to the
type of evaluation that will be done with their child.
• A conference is scheduled with the parents and teachers after the evaluations are
completed. The results of the evaluation
indicate if the child is eligible for special education services.
• An Individual Educational Program (IEP) is written if eligibility
is determined. This document indicates
the goals and performance levels established for the student’s educational
progress.
• Parents will be invited to a meeting annually to review the IEP and
create goals for the next year. A meeting
is held every 3 years to determine the need for a re-evaluation
HOMELESS EDUCATION
A
homeless individual is someone who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate
nighttime residence. Homeless students
face multiple challenges and barriers to success in school. The Education for
Homeless Children and Youth Program provides resources and technical assistance
to ensure homeless students are enrolled in school and have the support and
resources necessary for success. For
further information regarding homeless services and rights contact the
district’s Homeless Liaison through the Unit Office at 618-427-3355.
GIFTED PROGRAM
The
gifted program in the elementary school is one of providing enrichment
activities in the regular classroom. It
is the philosophy of Brownstown Elementary School that all students should be
provided challenging activities to allow them to maximize their learning
experiences. Classroom lessons and
activities are designed as much as possible to provide for the needs of all
students. Classroom teachers seek to
provide learning opportunities that broaden and enrich the curriculum for all
students and especially for students that need challenging endeavors.
TITLE I PROGRAM
Brownstown
Community Unit District #201 is a participant in the federally funded and state
monitored Title I program.
What
is Title I?
Title I
is a schoolwide program designed to assist students who need extra help to
succeed in school. Title I instruction
is intended to provide reinforcement and support to give students the extra
assistance they need to be successful.
The
local program and budget are written each year and submitted to the state for
approval. The program is designed to
address concerns identified in the community and parent survey conducted each
spring. Evaluation of student
performance is based on progress in meeting learner outcomes in reading and
math.
How
is instruction provided to students in the Title I program?
The
Reading Room is a program in which all students in K-6 receive small group
instruction for twenty minutes daily to work on phonics, vocabulary, reading
comprehension, fluency, writing, or math skills. This may be a review of skills taught in the
regular classroom for students that need a review or reinforcement. The group work may focus on expanding
vocabulary or reading skills for those students that have mastered basic
reading skills. The whole class goes to
the Reading Room where the class is divided into three groups to work with the
classroom teacher, the Title I teacher, or the Title I aide.
How
are parents involved in the Title I program?
An
important component of the Title I program is parental involvement. The success of the program and benefits to
the students are dependent on parents being aware of the program and having
input into its development. Brownstown
Elementary School greatly appreciates the time and effort parents put into the
program and working with the teachers in making this a positive learning experience
for our students.
Parents
will be asked to participate in their child's learning program by any of the
following means.
• Attending parent/teacher conferences
offered during school hours and after hours to discuss their child's progress
and strategies to reinforce and support instruction.
• Supporting learning experiences for
the student.
• Attending Open House night to learn
about the Title I program and strategies that parents can use to assist their
children during the school year.
• Attending a parent meeting to review
the Title I program, to learn about instructional methods and materials, and to
provide parent input.
• Maintaining communication with all
teachers to monitor student performance and support the education program.
EXTRACURRICULAR ATHLETICS
Brownstown
Junior High and Elementary Athletics
We
believe that athletics is an essential part of the Brownstown Junior High
School and Elementary School curriculum.
Athletics provide an opportunity for each student to be an individual to
exert their own individuality and yet become a part of a group. Cooperation in an athletic effort to achieve
a common goal stresses the importance of depending on others. Participation in athletics should develop
positive attitudes in cooperation, leadership, responsibility, scholarship, and
loyalty. These values should be lasting
and serve as a guideline throughout life.
Athletes
are those who are willing to give of themselves and their time to build their
body and mind so that they will be able to participate successfully in a
sport. A desire to improve, achieve, and
excel is essential to all who are competing, either as an individual or as a
team.
As
coaches, we have the responsibility to guide the athletes so they may realize
their fullest potential for their own satisfaction; and a further
responsibility to help them become effective members of our democratic society.
The
athlete, likewise, has certain responsibilities. The following will detail those
responsibilities. The rules and requirements
listed below are enforced for athletes at the Brownstown Junior High School and
the Brownstown Elementary School.
Requirements
for Participation
1.
The age requirement for an
athlete will be in accordance with the Illinois
Elementary
School Association requirement. IESA
rules and participation requirements are available at www.iesa.org
or at the school office upon request.
2. The athlete, in order to participate in an
athletic activity, must meet the
attendance policy:
a. An athlete must complete the entire school
day.
b. Any special problems, such as doctor or
dental appointments or
funerals must, if at all possible, be
approved the day before by the
coach, sponsor, or principal.
c. If an emergency situation occurs, contact the
coach, sponsor, or
principal as soon as possible.
3. The athlete should show a positive attitude
in citizenship and make an effort to
meet all class requirements.
4. The athlete's work will be checked weekly
(close of school on Wednesday)
to govern
eligibility for the following week (Monday through Saturday). Students
must be passing in ALL subjects in order
to participate.
5. The athlete must have a current physical exam
on file in accordance with the
guidelines of the Illinois Elementary
School Association.
6. The athlete must have school insurance or
have on file in the principal's office
a statement of other insurance coverage.
Athlete's
Code of Conduct
Upon
becoming a member of one of the sport teams that is offered by Brownstown
Schools, a student agrees to comply and cooperate with the following code.
All
rules listed in the Student Handbooks are enforced for athletes.
This penalty will carry over from one sports season to the next during
the current school year.
2. A display of unsportsmanlike conduct toward an opponent or official or the use of profanity during a practice or contest will result in counseling by the head coach and possible disciplinary action and/or suspension.
Additional rules or regulations from the
head coach must be cleared by the principal and athletic director. Any additional rules and regulations must be
in writing and on file in the school office.
Practice
Requirements
The
following are requirements for practices:
1. Be prompt.
Be on time for all practices, dressed in approved clothes and be
ready to start on time.
2. Practice time is to be used to improve
yourself. Work hard and listen to your
coaches.
3. Always encourage your teammates.
4. Expect and accept constructive criticism.
5. You play and perform in athletic events like
you practice. ALWAYS give it
your TOTAL effort.
6. Excused and unexcused absence from practice
and games:
Excused:
a. Any excused day from school.
b. Excused by the coach prior to the start of
practice.
c. Emergency situations if approved by the head
coach and principal.
Unexcused:
a. First offense: Consequences will involve some physical
activity that
each coach will determine at the beginning
of the season depending on
their activity. (Example:
One mile a day for five days.)
b. Second offense: Suspension from one game in which the student
was
scheduled to participate.
c. Third offense: Dismissal from the team.
Game
Conduct
We
are not only a team, but we are representing Brownstown Schools as well as the
community of Brownstown. Conduct
yourselves as young ladies and gentlemen at all times. Everyone is expected to dress appropriately
on trips and at home games. All team members will sit together as a
team before and after the contest.
Athletes not participating should watch the game carefully so when they
get a chance to get into the game they will know what to do.
Travel
To and From Contests
Athletes
must travel to and from contests away from Brownstown in transportation
provided by the school. The only
exceptions are:
a. Injury to a participant which would require
alternate transportation.
b. Parents see the coach to sign out their child
at the game.
c. Any special problems must be approved by the
principal in writing.
All
athletes will conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly manner while on the
bus. No food, drink, candy, etc. will be
allowed on the bus except on special occasions when the bus driver and head
coach agree. Normal bus rules and
regulations are in effect.
SCHOOL WEBSITE
The
home page for Brownstown Elementary is found at www.bes.fayette.k12.il.us. Check out the site for school notes,
calendars, and information about coming events.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
All
schools are required to develop a school improvement plan. The focus of the school improvement plan is
on improving learning for all students.
The School Improvement Plan addresses the following elements:
4. Goals and strategies for improvement are identified.
INTERNET USAGE
Students
at Brownstown Elementary have access to the Internet if the student and parent
has signed the Internet Use Policy. (The
policy remains on file and does not have to be signed each year.) The Internet is a global electronic
information infrastructure used by students to locate material to meet their
educational information needs, to ask questions of and consult with experts, to
communicate with other students and individuals, and to participate in distance
learning activities. Making Internet
access available to students carries with it the potential that some students
may encounter information that some have identified as controversial and of potential
harm to students. Efforts will be made
to limit student access and to eliminate potential problems. However, because information on the Internet
appears, disappears, and changes, it is not possible to always predict or
control what students may locate.
Students
will be taught appropriate use of the Internet and will be made aware of their
responsibility to use Internet resources in an ethical and educational
manner. Users will be provided with the
understanding and skills needed to use the Internet in ways appropriate to
their educational needs. Concerns about
Internet information will be handled the same way that concerns about other
educational resources are now handled, and policies now dealing with other
educational resources also pertain to Internet resources.
Students
are advised that some systems may contain inappropriate materials. School administrators and staff do not
condone the use of such materials and do not permit usage of such materials in
the school environment. Students who
knowingly bring such materials into the school environment, regardless of
format, will be dealt with according to established school discipline
policies. The use of the Internet is a
privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of
those privileges.
PESTICIDES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Pesticides
are applied to school grounds on a periodic basis, usually monthly. The district tries to schedule spraying on
days or hours when students are not in attendance. Parents may also request to be notified of
scheduled applications of pesticides on school grounds. Please contact the Unit
Office at 427-3355 for detailed information regarding chemicals and application
schedules or to be placed on a notification list.
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Brownstown
Community Unit School District has submitted its Management Plan prepared
pursuant to the requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act for
the School Facilities. Copies of the
management Plan are available for your inspection during normal business hours
of the office (Monday through Friday:
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) and during other times by special arrangement. We request that appointments be made with us
to review such Plans. To make
arrangements, please contact Mr.
Douglas Slover, Superintendent, at 427-3355.
NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS
Current
law requires schools to notify parents that information about sex offenders is
available to the public. The sex offender information is available at www.isp.state.il.us/sor.
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES
(Brownstown Community Unit School
District No. 201 - Policy 7.230)
Behavioral interventions shall be used
with students with disabilities to promote and strengthen desirable behaviors
and reduce identified in appropriate behaviors.
The District will establish and maintain a committee to develop,
implement, and monitor procedures on the use of behavioral interventions for
children with disabilities. The
committee shall review the State Board of Education's guidelines on the use of
behavioral interventions and use them as a non-binding reference. This policy and the behavioral intervention
procedures shall be furnished to the parent(s)/guardian(s) of all students with
individual education plans within 15 days after their adoption and/or
presentation to the Board or at the time an individual education plan is first
implemented for a student, all students shall be informed annually of this
policy and the procedures.
Suspension and Expulsion
The following procedure shall be used
when a student with disabilities is alleged to have engaged in disobedience or
misconduct:
The MDC team
may determine that the cause of the student's disobedience or misconduct is not
related to the student's disabling condition.
In that case, the student may be disciplined under the District's
discipline policy
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Students
entering sixth grade
¨
Students
transferring from outside Illinois
¨
Students
participating in school sports programs*
¨
Students entering preschool need
o
Hepatitis
immunizations (series of 3)
o
MMR (1)
o
Varicella
vaccine (or proof of having had chickenpox)
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Students entering kindergarten** need
o
DTP (series
of 4 with 4th given after the age of 4)
o
Polio (series
of 3 with 3rd given after the 4th birthday)
o
MMR (series
of 2 with 2nd given after age 4)
o
Varicella
vaccine (or proof of having had chickenpox)
o
Hepatitis
immunizations (series of 3)