PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2022-2023

NEW LENOX SCHOOL DISTRICT

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PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2022-2023

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TO OUR PARENTS AND STUDENTS...

The main objective of this handbook is to acquaint the parents and students with the general routines and procedures of New Lenox School District #122.

After you have familiarized yourself with the contents, you will want to keep this booklet in a convenient

place for future reference. This handbook is only a summary of Board Policies governing the district. The handbook may be amended during the school year

without notice.

MISSION STATEMENT NEW LENOX SCHOOL DISTRICT 122

The mission of the New Lenox Schools, in partnership with the community will be to promote academic excellence which focuses on the growth of the whole child. We will stimulate children to develop pride in themselves,

community and country, which will be reflected in their present and future decisions.

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

DR. MARGARET M. MANVILLE

HAVEN ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER

DIRECTORY

102 South Cedar Road New Lenox, IL 815-485-2169

Superintendent ------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Lori Motsch

Business Manager/CSBO ------------------------------------------------

Mr. Bob Groos

Associate Superintendent ------------------------------------------------

Dr. Liza Bruni

Director of Special Education -------------------------------------------- Mrs. Amanda Novotny

Assistant Special Education Director -------------------------------------- Mrs. Christa Blatt

Assistant Special Education Director -------------------------------------- Ms. Marie Goulet

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Technology---Dr. Marianne Cucci

Director of Organizational Planning and Facilities --------------------- Mr. Jason Sterritt

Director of Technology

Mr. Andrew White

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Arnold J. Tyler School (Grades 1-3) 511 E. Illinois Highway Patricia Fisher, Principal Lindsay Johnson, Assistant Principal 815-485-2398 815-462-2570 Fax

Cherry Hill Early Childhood and Elementary School 205 Kingston Drive Emily Schissler, Principal Jenny Christophersen, Assistant Principal 815-462-7831 815-722-8536 Fax

Caroline Bentley School (Grades 4-6) 513 E. Illinois Highway Mary Zastro, Principal Lindsay Johnson, Assistant Principal 815-485-4451 815-485-7599 Fax

Haines School (Grades 1-3) 155 W. Haines Avenue Michelle Hall, Principal Charissa Swiech, Assistant Principal 815-485-2115 815-462-2571 Fax

Liberty Junior High (Grades 7-8) 151 Lenox Street Shane Street, Principal Ed Lesniak, Assistant Principal 815-462-7951 815-462-0672 Fax

Martino Junior High (Grades 7-8) 731 E. Joliet Highway Bonnie Groen, Principal Brian Laack, Assistant Principal 815-485-7593 815-462-9578 Fax

Nelson Prairie School (Grades 1-3) 2366 Nelson Road Tyler Broders, Principal Katherine Fiorillo, Assistant Principal 815-462-2874 815-462-2881 Fax

Nelson Ridge School (Grades 4-6) 2470 Nelson Road Megan Baldermann, Principal Katherine Fiorillo, Assistant Principal 815-462-2870 815-462-2880 Fax

Oster-Oakview School (Grades 4-6) 809 N. Cedar Road Theresa Baumann, Principal Charissa Swiech, Assistant Principal 815-485-2125 815-462-2572 Fax

Spencer Crossing (Grades 4-6) 1711 S. Spencer Road Megan Calleros, Principal Jenny Pender, Assistant Principal 815-462-7997 815-462-0958 Fax

Spencer Pointe School (Grades 1-3) 1721 S. Spencer Road Kim Gray, Principal Jenny Pender, Assistant Principal 815-462-7988 815-462-2978 Fax

Spencer Trail (Kindergarten) 1701 S. Spencer Road Deirdre Scott, Principal Jenny Christophersen, Assistant Principal 815-462-7007 815-462-0670 Fax

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Table of Contents

Contents

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL ........................................................................................................................................ 11 BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS/SCOOTERS/ROLLER BLADES/ETC ..................................................................... 11 PARKING ............................................................................................................................................................... 11 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES................................................................................................................................... 11 ABSENCE FOR TRIPS/VACATION....................................................................................................................... 12 EXCUSED ABSENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 12 HOMEWORK REQUESTS/MAKE-UPWORK ........................................................................................................ 12 STUDENT ABSENCE REPORTING ...................................................................................................................... 12 TARDY ................................................................................................................................................................... 13

TRUANCY.................................................................................................................................................................... 13 TRUANCY DEFINITION ......................................................................................................................................... 13 TRUANCY SUPPORT SERVICES ......................................................................................................................... 13

CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS (7) .................................................................................................................. 14 DISSECTION OF ANIMALS.........................................................................................................................................14 GATE (Gifted and Academically Talented Education)........................................................................................ 14 ACCELERATED PLACEMENT.............................................................................................................................. 14 GRADING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................... 14

HEALTH AND SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION ...................................................................................................... 15

ERIN'S LAW .......................................................................................................................................................................16

CURRICULUM OBJECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 16

HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 17

HOMEWORK POLICY ................................................................................................................................................. 17 GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF HOMEWORK .......................................................................................................... 17 ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOKS ................................................................................................................................ 17 MAKE-UP WORK................................................................................................................................................... 17 HONOR ROLL (7-8) ............................................................................................................................................... 18 INCOMPLETE GRADES ........................................................................................................................................ 18 LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER (LRC) ................................................................................................................ 18 E-L EARNING ......................................................................................................................................................... 18

STUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING.................................................................................. 18 MEDIA RELEASE .................................................................................................................................................. 18

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY ...................................................................................................................... 19

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