2019-2020 Handbook - Edwardsville Community District 7 …

2019-2020 Handbook

A Guide for Parents and Students

Dr. Jason Henderson Superintendent

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A SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS:

The Edwardsville Community School District 7 sincerely believes that a child's success in school is directly related to effective communication between home and school, parental support of learning activities, respect for individual rights, and personal responsibility.

COMMUNICATION: This handbook is one of the District's primary means of

communicating. Parents are urged to read this book carefully and to discuss it with their children.

PARENTAL SUPPORT: Parents are encouraged to support their children's efforts in

school by emphasizing the importance of education, reading with their children, and making sure that children complete assignments and attend school regularly.

INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS: We live in a country where each person has the right to be treated

with justice. It is therefore the responsibility of each student to treat others justly, with respect and dignity. The District will not tolerate behavior that violates these human relations standards.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Children are responsible for obeying the laws of society as well as

all District regulations. The District has a close working relationship with local law enforcement agencies and will contact them if violent or other criminal activity takes place. Parents should also be aware that they themselves are legally responsible and financially liable for their children's actions.

Together parents and the schools can provide a safe, happy, and orderly atmosphere for all children.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2019-2020 District Calendar..................................................................................... 2 School Directory...................................................................................................... 3

I. General Information about District 7........................................................................................... 6 History, Facilities, Staff, Board, Finances, Parent/Citizen Involvement, Accreditation

II. Residency/Registration............................................................................................................... 7

III. Curriculum/Student Services....................................................................................................... 8 Overview, General Assessments Used for All Students, Use of Technology, Challenge Program, Edwardsville .High . School, Driver Education, Student Grade Review, Graduation, Student Services & Special Education, Request for Teachers, Homework, Lunch Program, Questions Regarding Child's Education and School-Related Activities, School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, School Safety Officer Program

IV. District 7 Philosophy of Discipline............................................................................................. 14 Students' Rights & Responsibilities, Good School Discipline, Parent & Staff Roles, Harassment Policy, Teen Dating Violence, Prohibition of Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment, Harassment Complaint Procedure, Civil Rights Coordinators, No Smoking Policy

V. Violations of School Rules......................................................................................................... 18 Safety, Search and Seizure, Conduct, School-Sponsored Publications & Websites, Non-School Sponsored Publications, Student Dress Code, Definitions of Infractions & Possible Consequences, Other Violations

VI. Behavioral and Disciplinary Interventions................................................................................. 27 Behavioral and Disciplinary Interventions & Consequences, Interviewing of Students by Police, Substance Abuse, Electronic Device Use

VII. Student Attendance and Health Policies.................................................................................... 31 Importance of Attendance, Absences, Compliance with Attendance Requirements, Attendance Requirements at EHS, Truancy, Physical Exams, Exclusion, Notification of Vision and Hearing Screening Services, Medication Policy, Safety Exclusion

VIII. Transportation Guidelines.........................................................................................................35 Bus Regulations, Automobiles, Bicycles & Walkers

IX. Code of Conduct for Athletics & Extracurricular Activities.......................................................... 37 Eligibility, Enforcement of Academic & Behavior Expectations, Code Requirements, Covered Activities, Spectator Expectations at School Events, Due Process

X. Student Records........................................................................................................................ 41

XI. Parent Resources & Support...................................................................................................... 43

XII. Notifications............................................................................................................................. 45 Visitors to School Buildings, Safety Alert Program, Homeless Students, After-Hours Voice Mail, Pest Control Schedule, Student Videotaping & Work Samples, Information Sharing Agreement, Pick-Up Procedures in the Event of the Evacuation of Students to an Alternate Facility, Middle School and High School Photo Identification Rules and Procedures, Gun Free Schools Act Impact on School Sanctioned Trap Shooting Club Members, Annual Asbestos Notification

XIII. Emergency School Closing Information...................................................................................... 49.

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2019-2020 DISTRICT CALENDAR

FIRST DAY OF PUPIL ATTENDANCE - HALF DAY August 13, 2019

DAYS STUDENTS NOT IN SCHOOL

Labor Day District 7 Teacher Institute Day Columbus Day Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 7:30 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon Veterans Day Thanksgiving Break Holiday Break (Students return January 6)

Martin Luther King Holiday

Presidents Day

Spring Break

HALF DAYS FOR STUDENTS

First Day of School End of First Quarter (Teacher Inservice) District 7 Teacher Institute Day Last Day of School

September 2, 2019 October 4, 2019

October 14, 2019 October 24, 2019 October 25, 2019 November 11, 2019 November 27-29, 2019 December 23, 2019 -

January 3, 2020 January 20, 2020 February 17, 2020 April 6-13, 2020

August 13, 2019 October 11, 2019

April 24, 2020 May 21, 2020

GRADING PERIODS First Quarter ends Second Quarter ends (end of 1st semester) Third Quarter ends Fourth Quarter ends (end of 2nd semester)

October 11, 2019 December 20, 2019

March 6, 2020 May 21, 2020

LAST DAY OF PUPIL ATTENDANCE - HALF DAY May 21, 2020, unless snow days are used.

(One day of attendance ADDED for each snow day taken to a maximum of 5) May 29, 2020, if ALL snow days used.

GRADUATION May 23, 2020

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SCHOOL DIRECTORY Edwardsville Community Schools

708 St. Louis Street Edwardsville, IL 62025

618-656-1182

Jill Bertels, President Katie Robberson, Vice President Debra Pitts, Secretary

SCHOOL

Albert Cassens Elementary 1014 Glen Crossing Road Glen Carbon, IL 62034 655-6150

Columbus Elementary 315 N. Kansas Edwardsville, IL 62025 656-5167

Glen Carbon Elementary 141 Birger Road Glen Carbon, IL 62034 692-7460

Goshen Elementary 101 District Drive Edwardsville, IL 62025 655-6250

Hamel Elementary 400 W. State Route 140 Hamel, IL 62046 633-2242/692-7444

Leclaire Elementary 801 Franklin Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 656-3825

Midway Elementary 6321 Midway Drive Moro, IL 62067 377-9714/692-7446

GRADES

3-5 3-5 K-2 K-2 K-2 K-2 K-2

Jennifer Brumback, Member Terri Dalla Riva, Member John McDole, Member Lelan Olsen, Member

STUDENT HOURS

PRINCIPAL

9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dr. Tanya Patton

Fax # 288-9630 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Julie Matarelli

Fax # 655-1099 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Kiersten Saenz

Fax # 288-1356 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Curt Schumacher

Fax # 659-9960 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Matt Sidarous

Fax # 633-1702 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dr. Cornelia Smith

Fax # 655-1038 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Matt Sidarous

Fax # 377-2577

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