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Kennedy Junior High
Student Handbook
2007-2008

Welcome to Kennedy Junior High School! This handbook has been designed to provide you with helpful information for your reference. If you have questions about school that are not answered here, please ask your teacher, counselor or principal. They will be glad to help you.

SCHOOL PROCEDURES

Hats are not to be worn in the building during school hours (7:30 AM - 2:50 PM).
Students must have a pass to use the free phone during the school day (excluding lunch hour). The phone is located in the main hall leading to the MPR. Cell phones may be used after 2:50.
Gum chewing is not allowed in any part of the building. (This includes lunch recess) Eating and drinking is not permitted in the halls.
Students will walk and use a regular voice in the halls. Students must carry a pass when they are in the halls during class time. Students will treat other students with respect. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
Registered bus riders must have parental permission to ride home on another bus. Notes from both parents must be presented to the front office BEFORE school to insure that permission can be validated.
Students may not sell items at school unless they are from an approved school fundraising activity.
All locker decorations are to be limited to one sheet of paper. Door decorating must be done AFTER school. Balloons are not permitted in school. Students should never pre-set their lockers.
Personal radios, recorders, cell phones, CD players, and communication devices, etc. will not be used during school hours unless under the supervision of a teacher. We discourage students from bringing these items to school. The school takes no responsibility for these items. They need to be turned off and kept in the locker during the day. These items must be put away from the time students enter the building until 2:50 PM. Electronic devises that are visible will be confiscated and returned to the student at the discretion of the school.
Laser pointers are not permitted and will be confiscated. Legal action may be taken if the laser pointer is used in an unsafe manner. (Lisle Village ordinance)
For safety reasons, shoes with wheels, skateboards, in-line skates, or scooters are not to be ridden or brought onto school property.
Hair dyeing is only permitted during school spirit weeks.
Students will ask for permission before video taping or taking pictures while on school grounds during the school day.
Public displays of affection (hugging, kissing, holding hands, etc.) are not appropriate.
Students will follow the security procedures Kennedy has in place to keep the building safe.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Being brilliant is not the only way to get through junior high school. All it takes is a little willingness to follow guidelines which make it possible to operate in a relaxed learning atmosphere. If you are able to observe the responsibilities listed below, you will enjoy a hassle free junior high year. If you exercise respect, it will be returned to you.

Neatness

Pick up papers, scraps, and litter in the classroom and in the hallways. Do not place any stickers or permanent items or writings in or outside your locker.

Books and Materials

Treat materials carefully. Return them to the place where they belong. Bring required materials to class. Check out materials from the Learning Center and return them on time.

Hallways

Keep to the right when moving from one location to another. Walk to class; there is plenty of time if you keep moving. Keep the noise level down, especially in the academic wing. Travel time between classes is the time to use the washrooms.

Class Routines

Ask questions. Be on time to class and in your assigned seat, quiet and ready to begin work when the tone sounds. Homework should be neat and on time. Use pencil or pen, depending on the assignment and teacher request. Sharpen your pencils before class begins. No coats or lunches are permitted in the classrooms. Your teachers will dismiss you at the end of the period.

Absence from Class

It is your responsibility to contact your teacher and find out what you have missed. Follow each teacher's guidelines for make-up work. If you are going to miss a class because of band or other special interruptions to the normal school day, notify your teacher beforehand and have your homework completed as if you'd been in class.

Extra Help

Extra help can be found during supervised study. Check for the availability of the Homework Club, Tuesday through Thursday 3 - 4 pm.

Study Skills Checklist

1. Be Organized

Keep locker neat and clean, class folders orderly.
Take proper materials with you to each class.

2. Learn to concentrate and listen in class

Sit up straight.
Keep your desk neat with only the items you need.
Take part in class discussion. It forces you to listen.
Don't talk to classmates. You can't talk and listen at the same time.

3. Know and understand your assignments

Keep track of your assignments by recording them in your Assign. Notebook.
Keep track of due dates by recording them on your School Calendars.

4. Find a good place to study

Chose a table or desk. Sit in a quiet place.
Save music, television, and eating for another time.

5. Have your study/working tools ready

Dictionary
Loose-leaf paper and writing utensils.
School folders, texts and assignments.
Ruler, scotch tape, stapler, scissors, calculator.

6. Formulate a study schedule

Doing school work should become a habit. Do it each day, so you won't fall behind.
Study in the same place at the same time each day.
Plan the order in which you'll study. Try alternating a hard subject with an easy subject or a written assignment with a reading assignment.
Get to work immediately and concentrate while you work. You will be done more quickly.
Take study breaks.

7. Use proven learning techniques

Read directions carefully.
Categorize facts and information.
Summarize mentally on a continuing basis.
Review several times during a study session
Pick out important points and take notes.
Underline important points.
Work until the subject is mastered.
Use the SQ3R Study Technique: Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review.
Review several evenings before a test.
Over learning helps you remember.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Kennedy Junior High School students are expected to use genuine, sincere and fair means for the accomplishments of the tests, tasks, or projects from which evaluations of progress shall be determined.

In order to maintain an atmosphere which actively fosters academic honesty, the following procedures will be implemented. It is understood that the maintenance of such atmosphere requires the active support of parents, students, and staff and that it is therefore, the responsibility of each individual to promote academic honesty.

Plagiarism: Kennedy Junior High uses the same criteria for plagiarism as the high schools. "Plagiarism is the act of using another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source. In other words, to plagiarize is to give the impression that you have written or thought something that you have in fact borrowed from someone else... Plagiarism is essentially theft - the stealing of someone else's intellectual property." [A+ Style Manual, pg. 2) Consequently, when evidence of plagiarism exists, the assignment will receive no credit and the student has no opportunity to make-up work.

Other Examples of academic dishonesty:

Giving test questions or answers to a member of a later class or receiving test questions or answers from a member of an earlier class.
Copying from another student's test or knowingly permitting another student to copy during a test.
Using materials which are not permitted.
Copying or having someone other than the student prepare the student's homework, paper, project, laboratory report, or take-home tests for which credit is given.
Permitting another student to copy or write another student's homework, project, report, or paper, etc.
Any other action intended to obtain credit for work not one's own.

ABSENCES

During the school year, the following procedure for reporting absences will be used. If your child will be absent, you are to call and notify the school before 7:30 am. To report an absence, call 420-3220 ext. 1000. The absence line is open 24 hours a day. Parents should be prepared to give the following information: Grade, Name and Reason for the absence.

The school must be informed anytime the student will not be in school. Parents are notified if their students are not in school and are not called in on the attendance line. Excused absences are: illness, doctor's appointment (verified with a doctor's note), a death in the family and certain religious holidays. The district has a list of accepted religious holidays. Students are granted one family emergency per trimester. By law, students missing first hour are marked 1/2 day absent from school. Students missing three academic classes are marked as a full day absence. (Lunch and supervised study are not classified as academic instruction.) Students missing part or all of first hour (Unexcused) will receive a lunch detention. Any student arriving to class during the first five minutes is considered tardy to class and not tardy to school. These are handled by the teacher (See Tardies). Students missing two classes unexcused will receive a pm detention. Students unexcused from a ½ day of school (three classes) will automatically receive a Saturday School Detention. Students unexcused for a full day will receive an in school suspension. After five consecutive missed days, (or 10% of the required days of attendance) students that continue to miss all or part of a school day due to illness will be required to submit a doctor’s note. Letters will be mailed home when students reach the 10% levels. (Checked monthly)

Truancy

A “truant” is a child subject to compulsory school attendance who is absent without valid cause from such attendance for a school day or portion thereof.

ACCEPTABLE DRESS

At Kennedy Junior High we expect students to wear attire that is appropriate and that is not a disruption or distraction to the educational process. Inappropriate dress is defined in the Student District policy:

DISTRICT POLICY

No garments, spiked or dangerous jewelry depicting distasteful symbols debasing the dignity of a person; no garment, jewelry depicting beer, alcohol, liquor, or drugs may be worn at school; no garments, jewelry with sexually explicit, obscene, or vulgar messages or symbols may be worn at school or at any school-sponsored activities. In addition, at all the junior highs it is expected that:

Students should wear clothing that totally conceals undergarments. All tops must have straps that are at least one inch wide. Tops must cover the midriff. Boy's shirts must have sleeves.
All garments should be reasonable in length. A good rule of thumb is that garments extend beyond the longest fingertip when arms are fully extended to the side.

Classroom teachers will make the determination if clothing is a disruption to the class. Students should be warned that their attire is inappropriate or disruptive. A change of clothes will be made. Shirts may be turned inside out if wording can be hidden. A cover-up can be put on to fix the problem.

ACCIDENTS

A school nurse is at the school weekly and is also available on an on-call basis. The health office is there for the convenience of students who have become ill or injured or who need help with medical problems. Service should only be requested when needed! Students must obtain a pass from their classroom teacher before reporting to the health technician's office. At passing time students should inform their next teacher if they need to go to the health office and they should obtain a pass. This applies to all cases with, of course, the exception of an emergency. Students may not leave the school for illness/injury without first reporting to the health technician's office for authorization. The health office maintains a health record of student visits.

All accidents, no matter how minor, are to be reported to the teacher in charge, who will refer the student to the health technician if necessary. Accidents occurring on the way to school should be reported to the heath technician immediately upon reaching the school building. The seriousness of an accident cannot always be determined at once, so to be on the safe side, report to the teacher in charge immediately. If the health technician is not in the building, accidents should be reported to the office.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Students should leave the school grounds following the completion of the school day unless under the direct supervision of a teacher. Students involved in after school athletic practices of events must take their books, coats, etc. with them when they go to the locker rooms because they will not be able to return to their lockers. Therefore, plan ahead when going to practice or to a game. Once students leave the building they will not be readmitted unless accompanied by an adult.

ATHLETICS

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS

Interscholastic sports are offered to all 7th and 8th grade boys and girls at Kennedy. Students are required to have a physical examination on file at school before they can try-out or participate for a sport. Interscholastic sports include Girls' Volleyball, Boys'/Girls' Cross Country, Boys' Football, Girls' Basketball, Boys' Wrestling, Boys' Basketball, Girls'/Boys' Track, and Cheerleaders.

DISTRICT 203 EXPECTATIONS FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS

Cheer and encourage teams in a positive manner.
Utilize garbage cans to dispose of any food, drink or paper containers, etc.
Remain seated in bleachers until half-time or an official break in the game.
Remain in the building once an activity begins. (stay in athletic area)
Utilize areas out of bounds to enter and exit the bleachers and gymnasium.
Respect other fans supporting their teams.

The sports program is an off-shoot of our educational program. Please remember that the students are not professionals. Please allow the athletes to play, the coaches to coach, and referees to referee! All concerns should be directed to the Principal.

CHEERLEADING

Cheerleading is open to all 7th and 8th Graders. The selection process begins in October (subject to change). Cheerleaders perform for the Boy's Home Basketball games.

CO-CURRICULAR CODE OF CONDUCT

A co-curricular code of conduct has been developed for all Kennedy activities. Coaches and advisors will inform participants of its contents.

INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES

A variety of intramural activities are offered to students throughout the year. These activities are designed for students to learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun. See inside front cover.

Students should listen for the announcements of meeting dates and times of after school activities such as the newspaper, yearbook, clubs, athletic activities, etc. (See schedule page 1)

BULLYING

Bullying is not tolerated at Kennedy Junior High. We want students to feel safe while they are at school. If you feel you are being bullied, you should follow these steps.

Tell an adult in the building where it has happened. (Teacher, Lunchroom supervisor, bus supervisor, bus driver, etc.)
Tell your parents.
If the bullying continues, tell your counselor. Your counselor will provide you with practical tips on what to do if the bullying continues. They will refer you to the assistant principal if further disciplinary actions are warranted.

Do not let the bullying go on for weeks. The faster you tell someone, the baster the issue can be resolved.

BUS RIDERS

According to state law, students who live one and one-half (1.5) miles or farther from school by the most direct route are eligible to ride the school bus. Students may ride only that bus which stops nearest their home.

Students are required to obey the driver at all times. The privilege of riding the bus is dependent upon good behavior and observance of the rules and regulations. Bus riders are subject to all school rules. The purpose of these rules is to provide for safety and an enjoyable bus ride for all. Bus drivers are required to report any student who violates these rules and regulations to the Safety Director. Privileges to ride may be suspended. The student's privileges must be reinstated by the proper authority before the student may resume riding the bus. Any student who repeatedly violates the rules or commits a serious offense may have their bus riding privileges suspended for the entire school year (This includes the privilege of going home with a friend or taking another bus rider home with them). Students who are suspended from riding the bus must be present in school on the suspension days.

All buses are under the supervision of the Director of Transportation for the district. If you have any problems notify the transportation office at 420-6464. Any bus discipline problems should be reported to the assistant principal at school.

SCHOOL BUS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

These expectations were written in order to promote a safe and secure bus environment for all students.

I will remain seated at all times
I will keep my hands and my head safely inside the bus
I will use appropriate language and voice at all times
I will always cooperate with my bus driver
I will always behave respectfully and report unsafe behavior
I will not eat or drink on the bus
I will help make sure the bus is litter free
I will never tamper with bus equipment or vandalize my bus
I will not be involved with or demonstrate violent behavior
I will show my students ID when requested (Grades 6-12)
I understand for my safety that all district 203 policies apply while I am traveling to and from school

These rules have been established solely in the best interest of student safety. Buses are equipped with cameras which have visual and audio recording capabilities. These tapes are routinely reviewed. In the event of misconduct, tapes are reviewed by appropriate district personnel at which time disciplinary action may be initiated. Each year the students in District 203 complete a bus evacuation drill as required by Public Act 94-0600.

Communication Procedures Regarding Emergency Bus Situation

In the event of a bus delay due to an emergency, the following procedure will be followed:

School personnel will staff the office phone to receive incoming calls in order to provide information.

When necessary, school personnel will notify the parents of the students on the bus with information regarding the situation and let them know when to anticipate the bus reaching the scheduled stop.

BICYCLES

Bicycle racks are provided on the north side of the building. All bicycles should be locked to the rack. The School District assumes no liability for bicycles ridden to school.

BUILDING EVACUATION

In the event of a school evacuation, students will be moved to St. Margaret Mary Church (on the corner of Green Trails and Naperville Road). An emergency number will be placed on the district and Kennedy ParentLink Connection numbers. The Kennedy ParentLink number is 420-3220. Instructions on how to pick up your children will be given. This will only be used in emergency situations. Arrangements with the church have been made, they have room to house our student body for an extended length of time.

Fire Drills

Every room has a chart telling the pupils in that room what route to take in case of fire. Fire drills are conducted several times during the year. The signal for a fire drill is the sounding of the fire alarm, which is unmistakable and means only one thing: VACATE THE BUILDING. When this alarm is sounded, all students should walk quickly and quietly down the halls to the location indicated by the chart or the classroom teacher.

Disaster Drills

The signal for a disaster drill is the intermittent sounding of a siren built into the public address system. Upon hearing this signal, all persons report quickly and quietly to assigned disaster drill locations. Students should sit facing the wall with the head lowered and covered by a book or the child's arm. Stay away from doorways and other glass areas.

Severe Weather Conditions

During severe weather conditions, students will take shelter in the school according to the disaster drill conditions. Students will NOT be dismissed from school until weather conditions are safe or a parent picks them up at school. Buses will NOT operate during severe weather conditions.

COMPUTERS

The use of school computers is a privilege. The misuse or abuse of district computers or computer systems will result in the loss of privileges and possible disciplinary action. See Student Discipline, Class One # 18.

EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOL

Closing of the entire District due to inclement weather, or of one school only (such as for a broken pipe), will result in a phone message being sent to all parents (unless they have voluntarily opted out of ParentLink phone callouts). A Talk203 email message will also be sent to all District Talk203 subscribers; In addition, a recorded message regarding the closing will be available on the District 203 Administrative Center's main telephone line, 630-420-6300.

Parents and District Talk203 subscribers will only receive notice if schools are closed, otherwise the day will proceed as usual. Please recognize that no system is foolproof; a power outage or extreme demand on these systems could affect access to communications technologies.

See district website for radio and TV listings.

EARLY DISMISSALS

Students are not permitted to leave school grounds during the day without permission from the office. Any student who needs to leave the building during the school day must present a note, signed by a parent, to the office before 8:00 AM. The note should state student name & grade, why the student must leave the building (i.e., dental appointment, doctor appointment, etc.), the time leaving the building. All students leaving school for any of the above reasons will be given an early dismissal pass. Before leaving the building, the student should present his/her pass to the office and the parent should sign him/her out. Students returning from an early dismissal must be signed in by their parents/or present a doctor's signed admittance card. Students missing academic classes will be marked absent (excused).

FIELD TRIPS

School-sponsored field trips are scheduled at various times throughout the school year. Some of these, like trips to museums or ethnic neighborhoods, are designed to complement the educational curriculum, while others, like roller skating parties, are more social in nature. Attendance on field trips is considered a privilege which will initially be extended to all students.

The school district assumes a tremendous responsibility in planning and chaperoning field trips. Therefore, students whose behavior indicates that they could not cooperate on school outings will not be allowed to attend.

Eighth grade students will have the opportunity to attend an end of the year celebration field trip to Navy Pier and cruise on the Odyssey Boat. This trip is a privilege given to those eighth grade students who have maintained good standing throughout their eighth grade year at Kennedy Junior High School. Students that lose all their discipline points during the year will not be eligible to attend this trip. Eighth Grade teams may also enforce additional criteria for participation on the end of the year field trip. Here are the criteria used when accessing the loss of points.

Each Eighth Grade student will be given 25 behavior points at the beginning of the year. The student must have a positive number of points (at least one point) at the end of the year in order to attend the Eighth Grade Celebration.

HOMEWORK

All students are given regular homework assignments. These assignments are used to supplement and enhance the activities of the regular school programs. In the event a student should forget books or materials in their locker they may return to their locker up till 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m. they must be accompanied by a parent. Students should make arrangements with a friend to bring home the books and/or handouts they might need. Each team will have a method to ensure that students can access their homework from home. (Homework hotline, Schoolnotes.com or Blackboard)

I.D. CARDS

I.D. Cards will be used for identification. Replacements can be purchased through the Learning Resource Center. They will be needed in the Learning center, on the school bus and to pay for your lunch. (Swipe Card debit system) First time forgotten, a one day temporary ID issued; Second time, a one week temporary card issued and a letter sent home; third or beyond, students will eat their lunch in the main office. Replacement ID’s can be purchased in the Computer Lab for $5.00.

LASER POINTERS

Laser pointers are not toys and should not be brought to school. The Lisle City Ordinance makes it clear that it is against the law to direct the light from a laser pointer or “dot” upon any person, building, vehicle, or other object. The only exception to the rule is if the student is under the direct supervision of a teacher and it is being used for an educational purpose.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

All books in our Learning Resource Center are catalogued according to the Dewey Decimal System. Each year new books are added to provide a wider variety of selection. Students are permitted to check out any book except those on reserve, for a period of fourteen days. They may be renewed after that time. Reference books may be checked out overnight. Lost books must be paid for. Students must have a student ID to check out books.

The Learning Resource Center is open before school from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. and after school until 3:30 p.m. for work on assignments which require library research. Passes are issued from the LRC.

LOST AND FOUND

Articles which are found around school will be placed in the large; lost and found box located in the multi-purpose room. Items left for more than a month are donated to local charities. Please put name on all articles. Items found on school property are expected to be turned into the Lost and Found. Students in possession of lost items may receive a consequence for theft. Students that are missing items of value should report it to the School Resource Officer.

LOCKERS

Each student is assigned to a personal hall locker for which he/she is responsible. Security of these lockers can not be guaranteed. Do not leave any valuables or large sums of money in these lockers. The school cannot take responsibility for items taken from the lockers. Edibles should never be left in the locker overnight. We cannot emphasize enough that locker combinations must be kept private and not shared with anyone. Outside decoration of lockers is limited to one 81/2 x 11 piece of paper. (See Procedures, p.1) Please see Notification of School Searches.

LOCKDOWNS

A systemic way to secure the building has been developed for every school in the district. In the event of a dangerous situation or crisis, the teachers and staff will follow the building lockdown procedure for our building. Classrooms will remain on alert until the all clear is given by the office.

LUNCH HOUR

Money is not loaned out to students for lunches. Parents are allowed to bring food for only their student. New school policy does not allow birthday treats. Students may not arrange or have food delivered from outside sources during the lunch hour. Only school sponsored parties are permitted during lunch. Lunches may be dropped off in the Lunch bins at the front lobby in an emergency.

We would prefer that other arrangements for lunches be made. Because student schedules vary, we cannot guarantee students will get their food in time for lunch. Money on their student account will alleviate a trip to school to deliver a forgotten lunch.

LUNCHROOM RULES

RESPECT ALL ADULTS.
No loud talking. Be quiet when the signal is given.
Students must ask permission to leave or switch their table.. Sit down when you come to the cafeteria.
You must ask first before you go to the washroom.
Washrooms are to be used before you are dismissed to recess.
Students will be dismissed to go outside.
If you spill or leave a mess, you are responsible to clean it up.
You may ONLY go to ONE (1) line to buy food. No line switching.
If you touch the food, you buy it.
During lunch periods, students are to remain in the lunchroom or on the playground. Students may only leave the lunch room/recess area when they have a pass from their teacher.
The throwing of any item will not be tolerated.
Bring your coats to lunch. You are not allowed to go to your locker.

Saturday School

Saturday School detentions may be given in lieu of an internal or external suspension. This decision is made by the principal or assistant principal. Saturday school is attended from 7:30 AM until 11:30 AM on Saturday morning. This consequence is used in lieu of a suspension from school. Students that fail to show up at a Saturday School will be suspended from school the next following school day.

Internal Suspensions

Infractions of the discipline code may result in an internal or external suspension from school. Internal suspensions are served in the Internal Suspension room next to the assistant principal's office. Students are required to do work, receive help from their teachers (when available) and complete the tasks before they leave. Internal suspensions go from 8:00 AM to 2:50 PM. Students that misbehave, or not complete their work may have their time extended. Parents will be notified if they are needed to provide transportation after school. They may attend activities after the suspension is completed. Students are expected to bring a lunch and drink. They receive no cafeteria privileges.

External suspensions

External suspensions remove the student from the educational setting for specified number of days. Students are not allowed on school district property without permission of the school (to retrieve homework or talk to a teacher). They may not attend any district activities until their next day of attendance. Any work assigned is expected to be handed in when they return.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Perfect attendance will be awarded to students that are in attendance every day. Students must be in school for a minimum of a 1/2 day to be considered present for that day. Exceptions to this are certain religious holidays, and bereavement days. The front office must be notified before these absences. Parents need to call the attendance line if a note cannot be sent in BEFORE the planned absence. LATE NOTIFICATION WILL EXCUSE THE STUDENT BUT THE ABSENCE WILL BE COUNTED. Take Your Student to Work Day is not recognized by the district. Students missing that day will be counted absent but excused.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

REPORT CARDS

Report cards are issued three times per year, at approximately twelve week intervals. Parents have the ability to check the status of their student’s grades on-line. Each parent is given a code to access this information on the I-Parent Website. Each team will tell the parents how often the site will be updated.

Grading Scale
92-100%	A
90-91%	A-
88-89%	B+
82-87%	B
80-81%	B-
78-79%	C+
72-77%	C
70-71%	C-
68-69%	D+
62-67%	D
60-61%	D-

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Kennedy Junior High School currently has a School Resource Officer (SRO) in our building half time. The purpose of the SRO program is to bridge the gap between police officers and young people and increase positive attitudes toward police and law enforcement. The SRO will be a teacher providing law-related education to students, parents, and staff. Working as a law enforcement officer for the entire school community, the SRO will use expertise from law enforcement to assist students, parents, and staff.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Student Council is a representative group of students whose main responsibilities include development of school spirit and sponsorship of a variety of activities throughout the school year. It is an excellent opportunity to serve your school and develop leadership qualities. Students must Representatives volunteer their time. No elections are needed. If you wish to serve, all are welcome. All we ask is that you attend the meetings and participate in the activities.

Activities of the student council include:

Service Projects Citizenship

Special days Safety

Assembly programs Orientation for new students

Parties and dances Other activities as needs arise.

STUDENT MEDICATION

When a student requires daily or regular medication, parents must make every effort to give prescribed doses of the medication at home. It is recommended that parents consult with their doctor to see if midday medication can be adjusted and given at another time. Therefore, only medications (Prescription and non-prescription alike) which are prescribed by a physician and which are essential for the student to remain in school shall be given. Students are prohibited from storing any medication in lockers or carrying it on their person unless permission has been granted by the Certified School Nurse. Please contact the school health technician for further information regarding a specific need.

STUDENT MESSAGES, ITEMS DROPPED OFF

If it is necessary that parents get a message to a student during the school day, call the school office. Messages received before 8:00 AM will go out in the morning announcements. Messages received after 8:00 am and before 11:00 AM will go out during the child's lunch hour. All other messages will be picked up by students at 2:10 PM. We do not guarantee messages will get to students if left after 2:00 PM. Items being dropped off at the main office will be handled in the same manner as student messages. All items must be marked prior to drop off with the student's name and grade. Grade level boxes are located outside the front office. Please do not leave money in these boxes. We strive not to interrupt class to call down students. We also discourage the practice of dropping off lunches. (See Lunch Hour)

TARDY POLICY

All students arriving late to school (up to 8:05 AM) will be marked as TARDY. Between 8:00 AM and 8:05 AM students should not report to the office but go directly to class. This tardy is not considered late to school, but late to first hour. Teacher consequences are then applied to this tardy. After 8:05 all students must check into the office for an admit pass to class. After 8:05 AM they are considered absent from first hour. (See ABSENCES)

Students with a credible doctor's admit slip may sign themselves back into school. If a doctor's note is not presented when the student arrives, the student must be signed in by a guardian. A student signing in without a guardian or doctor’s note will be considered unexcused and the student will receive a disciplinary referral. A doctor's appointment must be verified to avoid a detention. (If a parent wishes, the family emergency pass can also be used). At the end of each trimester, the tardy slate is wiped clean.

Tardy/late arrival due to illness (signed in by parent) may be accepted five times a trimester before a doctor's note is required. After that they will be handled as unexcused tardies. Students will receive the following discipline consequences during one trimester:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th unexcused tardy-Lunch detentions

6^th, 7th, 8^th unexcused tardy- PM detentions (One Hour)

9^th and upunexcused tardy-Saturday School detentions

In cases of inclement weather, attendance is held at the discretion of the administration. Students arriving during this time do not need to be signed in by their parent.

TESTING

District 203 administers several batteries of standardized tests to junior high students in order to assess students' achievement and aptitude, as well as to assist in determining placement in special programs and classes. Sixth and Eighth grade students take the I.T.B.S tests in September. All students take the I.S.A.T. and IMAGE tests in March.

VISITORS

All visitors must sign in and wear a visitor’s badge before they enter the building. Due to the tremendous responsibility to staff and liability to the school district, students who are not enrolled at Kennedy Junior High School can no longer be approved as "guests."

VIDEO TAPING AND PHOTOGRAPHING OF STUDENTS

During the course of the school year, you will be involved in many school activities that may be captured on video or photographed for sharing and/or placement of the school website or in District publications. Videotaping and photographing of children in special education settings for non-educational purposes will be authorized only with parent consent. Outside of special education settings, students may be videotaped or photographed by parents, observers, school employees, students, and news media personnel from time to time while participating in school activities. If your parents desire that you not be videotaped or photographed in these circumstances (outside of special education settings), please be sure to have them sign the Permissions Denial form that is sent annually in the registration packet and return it to the school. This form also provides for exclusion of family contact information (address and phone number) in the Home and School Directory. The Permissions Denial form must be signed and submitted to the principal at the beginning of each school year to avoid any misunderstandings. The form may be accessed on the District 203 website at the following link.

http://www.naperville203.org/assets/PermissionsDenialForm%2Epdf

Conference/Warning -1 pt	IInternal Suspension (1-2 days) -10 pts
Lunch Detention -2 pts	External Suspension (1-2 days) -15 pts
PM Detention (One Hour) -3 pts	(3-5 days) -20 pts
Saturday School -5 pts	(6-10 days) -25 pts