FACULTY ROSTER

PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Eric Heath Mr. Roger Bergia

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR BAND/MUSIC

Mr. Jay Whalen Mr. Chris Piper

Mr. David Eggert

LANGUAGE ARTS

Mrs. Kathy Allen ART

Mrs. Annie Wyman Mrs. Claudia Ulavege

PHYS. ED / DR. ED. PHYS. ED./ HEALTH

Mr. Steve Hatfield Mr. Jay Whalen

Mrs. Julia Lowe

FOREIGN LANGUAGE/

JOURNALISM MATHEMATICS

Mrs. Pam Gibbons Mr. Jerry Crumrine

Mr. Matt Fluga

SCIENCE

Mrs. Ellen Tallon IND. ED. TECH.

Mr. Jeff Vallosio Mr. John Smith

BUSINESS FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Ms. Melissa Fike Mrs. Holly Kahn

SOCIAL STUDIES STUDY HALL SUPERVISOR

Mr. Matt King Mr. Mike Ulrich

Mrs. Sue Miller

SPEC. EDUCATION LIBRARIAN

Mrs. Mary Johnson Mrs. Caroline Campbell

Mrs. Gina Haupt

Mrs. Michelle Barnes MAINTENANCE MGR.

Mrs. Suzy Siebert Mr. Jim Carter

SPEC. ED. AIDES

Mrs. Paula Burger MAINT. TECHS

Miss Yashica Brown Mr. Nick Nicklin

Ms. Ruth Wagner Mr. Dan Diefendorf

Mr. Chae Yu

P.E.R.F.E.C.T. AIDE

TBA

COOKS

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Mrs. Cindy Gorman

Mrs. Patricia Brignadello Mrs. Barbara Stimeling

Mrs. Laura Baize

PRINCIPAL'S SECRETARY GUIDANCE SECRETARY

Mrs. Mary Henricks Mrs. Becky Moore

DISCIPLINARY POLICY

The disciplinary policies of Peoria Heights High School are in effect on school grounds at all times and off school grounds during any school-related activity. The expected standards of behavior apply whenever the student is on school property; such as athletic events, dances, field trips, or during other school-related activities at any other location.

The disciplinary policy of Peoria Heights High School is a progressive step system. Upon the third consecutive detention, a Saturday Detention is assigned. Upon the third consecutive Saturday detention, an out-of-school suspension is assigned, and upon the third out-of-school suspension, an expulsion hearing is called.

The appropriate disciplinary action will be dependent on:

1. The nature and seriousness of the offense

2. Whether the offense is a repeat offense

3. The overall disciplinary history of the student for the year.

(step he/she is currently on)

When a student repeats the same unacceptable behavior in spite of disciplinary measures, inquiries may be made to teachers, parents and the counselor about the reasons and motivations behind these behaviors with the intent to provide effective behavioral intervention. Recommendations such as additional counseling, mentoring programs, or other measures may be considered in addition to the prescribed disciplinary measures.

Disciplinary records are renewed at the beginning of each school year or upon enrollment.

TARDIES

Students are tardy when they come to class late without a valid excuse or pass. Tardies are recorded by the classroom teacher. For each semester, after the second tardy in any class, a detention will be assigned. Students over 5 minutes tardy to a class will be given a detention, and students over 20 minutes late with no excuse are considered absent.

CONFERENCES

A teacher may assign a student a conference for various reasons, such as minor disciplinary issues, failing to do assigned tasks, or failing to bring required materials. Conferences may be arranged with students with 24- hour notice and must not exceed 30 minutes. Conferences are intended for minor first offenses, and when served by students, do not become part of their disciplinary record. Failing to attend an assigned conference will result in detention or suspension, depending on the current step.

AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTIONS

After school detentions are for more serious disciplinary issues. Detentions are served from 3:05 until 4:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A student must serve the detention during one of the next two detention days after it is assigned. Failure to do so will result in another detention or Saturday detention. Written warnings may be given for minor or first offenses. Any staff member may assign a detention for the following reasons:

Failure to serve teacher’s conference
Failure to turn in equipment, supplies, or money
General misbehavior and classroom disturbances
Insubordination or disrespect
Profanity or inappropriate gestures
Throwing objects
Being in unauthorized areas
Tardy
Displays of affection, other than hand-holding
Littering or misuse of facilities
Being in the halls without a pass
Leaving class or the building without permission
Improper parking or driving
Having food or drink in unauthorized areas
Dress code violations
Sleeping in class
Any behavior deemed worthy of such punishment by the principal

According to the progressive step policy, every third after-school detention will result in a Saturday detention or suspension.

SATURDAY DETENTION

Saturday detentions are served from 8 am until 12 noon during one of two Saturdays each month. Students are assigned to serve during the next available date, provided that 24-hour notice is given. Depending on the circumstances, the detention may be accompanied by a referral to the Board of Education for expulsion. Students assigned to Saturday detention may not participate in any school activity on that day until it is served.

Saturday detention may be assigned (but not limited) for the following reasons:

Failure to serve after-school detention

§ Academic dishonesty and giving false testimony

§ Insubordination

§ Gross classroom disturbance

§ Use of profanity or gestures

§ Disrespect toward staff or students

§ Behavior that risks harm or injury to others or the facility

§ Forging or having someone forge a name on a pass or other document

§ Sexual harassment

§ Hazing or other harassment

§ Unexcused absences

§ Possession (1^st offense) of tobacco or paraphernalia (lighter, matches)

§ Inappropriate use of computers or the internet

§ Violation of the Cellular phone policy (1^st Offense)

§ Aiding others in the violation of a school policy

§ Reckless driving on school grounds

§ Third consecutive after-school detention, according to the step policy

§ Any repeated behavior that resulted in a prior after-school detention

§ Any other behavior deemed worthy of such punishment by the principal

According to the progressive step policy, every third

Saturday detention will result in an out of school suspension.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

In-school suspension can be used as needed according to the discretion of the principal and is considered equivalent to a Saturday detention with respect to disciplinary seriousness and the disciplinary step.

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

An out-of-school suspension may last from 1 to 10 days and may be immediate. Depending on the circumstances, the suspension may be accompanied by a referral to the board of education for expulsion. Make up work or tests during the suspension period will only be worth 80% of the obtained score. P.E. makeup must be completed within two days of returning to school. It is the responsibility of the student to request assignments. Suspended students are not permitted to attend any school functions or be on school grounds while suspended. For the purposes of extracurricular eligibility, out-of-school suspensions end at midnight on the last suspension day. Therefore, if a student’s suspension ends Friday, he/she may participate in that weekend’s school activities.

According to the progressive step policy, the third out of school suspension will result in an expulsion hearing before the Board of Education.

The following behaviors may result in suspension and possible expulsion:

§ Failure to serve a Saturday detention or removal from Saturday detention

§ Threatening, bullying*, or harassing* a student or staff member

§ Gross use of profanity or gestures

§ Gross disrespect toward staff or students

§ Possession (2^nd offense) or use of tobacco products or paraphernalia

§ Violation of electronic communication/cell phone policy.

§ Defacing or destroying the facilities or school property

§ Fighting or assaulting another student

§ Instigating others to commit school violations

§ Stealing from school, staff, or other students

§ Intentionally setting off the school fire alarm system

§ Any repeated behavior that resulted in a prior Saturday detention

§ Any behavior deemed worthy of such punishment by the principal

§ Third consecutive Saturday detention, according to the step policy

¾ Bullying is using any form of aggressive behavior that does physical or psychological harm to someone else and/or urging other students to engage in such conduct. Prohibited aggressive behavior includes, without limitation, the use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threats, intimidation, fear, bullying, or other comparable conduct. Efforts, including the use of early intervention and progressive discipline, shall be made to deter students, while at school or a school-related event, from engaging in aggressive behavior that may reasonably produce physical or psychological harm to someone else. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the parent(s)/guardian(s) of a student who engages in aggressive behavior are notified of the incident. The failure to provide such notification does not limit the Board’s authority to impose discipline, including suspension or expulsion, for such behavior.

¾ Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment of students is prohibited. Sexual harassment is defined as follows:

a) An employee’s or District agent’s unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or sex-based nature, imposed on the basis of sex, that denies or limits the provision of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or that makes such conduct a condition of a student’s academic status.

b) Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or sex-based nature by anyone, including students, imposed on the basis of sex, that has the purpose of effect of (a) substantially interfering with a student’s educational environment; (b) creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment; (c) depriving a student of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or (d) making submission to or rejection of such unwelcome conduct the basis for academic decisions affecting a student.

Students who believe they are victims of sexual harassment are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Building Principal, and written documentation of every incident will be kept. Students will be given the opportunity to review the documentation and verify its accuracy with their signature.

IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION AND REFERRAL FOR EXPULSION

The following behaviors will result in an immediate suspension and referral to the Board of Education for expulsion. Behaviors include, but are not limited to:

§ Possession, use, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages on school property or during school functions

§ Possession, use, or being under the influence of non-prescription narcotics, marijuana, or other possibly harmful substances on school property, including look-alike drugs

§ Possession of drug paraphernalia

§ Possession of a weapon or look-alike weapon or any other object on school property or during any school sponsored activity, which, in the opinion of the principal, may appear to be used to inflict bodily harm or property damage

§ Violation of cellular telephone policy. (3rd Off.)

§ Gang activity

§ Assaulting a school employee

§ Bomb threats or other serious threats of violence

§ Third out of school suspension

§ Other behaviors deemed appropriate by the principal

Expelled students may not attend any school function or be on school property for the balance of the expulsion.

REMOVAL OF PRIVILEGES

Removal of student privileges for disciplinary reasons is at the discretion of faculty and administration. Depending on the offense, privileges can be removed temporarily or permanently. The following are some examples of removable privileges:

§ Driving to school and parking in the school parking lot

§ Pass privileges to the library or other areas of the building

§ Computer or internet use in the library, classroom, or labs

§ Seating arrangement at lunch and access to activities and the soda and candy machines

§ Attendance at athletic or extracurricular events such as dances

§ Participation in field trips or class projects

STUDENT DRIVING AND PARKING

Student parking is a privilege, not a right. Under no circumstances may students park vehicles on the drive, in the visitor's parking lot, or in the faculty parking area. Driving privileges may be removed if students park improperly or drive in an unsafe manner on school grounds. Students must obtain and display a parking permit and must park in the third row and beyond. Improperly parked cars may be towed at the owner’s expense.

The school administration has the right to search a car while on school property if they believe that there is a dangerous or illegal item or substance in the car. Students will not be allowed to return to cars during the school day without permission from the principal.

SEARCHES

The school lockers are considered school property, and they and the possessions in them are subject to search, without notice, by the administration. Students and their possessions may also be searched if there is reasonable suspicion that an unlawful act has been or will be committed. Any vehicle on school property is subject to search by school administration and/or Peoria Heights Police if illegal activity is suspected within that vehicle.

CONFISCATION

Lighters, cigarettes, personal radios, stereos, laser pointers, pagers, phones, two-way radios, unregistered prescription drugs, food, drinks, and other inappropriate or disruptive articles can be confiscated. Communication devices, tobacco paraphernalia, and other unlawful items may not be returned. Parents may be required to pick up other returnable items.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

All students and their parents/guardians are responsible for presenting an appearance which is conducive to the learning process. The following guidelines shall be observed:

Dress attire must not interfere with the educational process or with the rights of others. Students must, however, be covered from shoulders to mid-thigh. Attire which is likely to interfere, and which is therefore prohibited, includes, but is not limited to, the following:

SIGNS AND POSTERS

All signs and posters must be approved by the principal before being posted. No tape is to be used to hang posters anywhere in the building with the exception of the gym and the deck. All posters in the main part of the building are to be hung on the bulletin boards only.

LUNCH

A Class A lunch, an a la Carte lunch and a salad bar will be served. The price for the Class A lunch and salad bar is $2.00. Students are not allowed to charge lunches. Students who owe excessive amounts of money will not be able to purchase regular lunch. A sack lunch containing a peanut butter sandwich and milk will be provided. Students may also bring their lunch. Food may be eaten in the lunch area only. Students are expected to behave in an orderly manner and clean their lunch areas of debris. The lunchroom supervisors have the authority to limit lunch privileges according to the behavior of the students.

STUDENT USE OF SODA AND CANDY MACHINES

Students may use the soda and candy machines before school (prior to 7:50), during lunch, and after school. No soda may be taken into the building from the lunch deck. Students are prohibited from using these machines at times other than those mentioned above. There will be absolutely no food or beverage allowed in the classroom during the school day. Students are not to go to the cafeteria to purchase food or beverage other than during their lunch.

All food and drinks must be consumed on the deck only! Students will not have food and open drinks of any kind inside of the building. Open drinks are soda cans that have been opened, plastic bottles with seals broken and cups from commercial establishments with or without lids. Students are allowed to have sack lunches and closed soda in their lockers for lunch.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

Guidance and counseling is part of the total experience and works closely with the instructional program. The counselor seeks to assist the student toward achieving greater understanding of his/her abilities, interests, goals, and achievements. The counselor seeks to assist the student in his/her own personal growth and in making adjustments and decisions so that he/she may become a more self-understanding, self-directed, responsible, and happy citizen.

Specifically, the guidance staff is responsible for helping with course planning, schedule changes, college and vocational planning, individual and group counseling, group testing, cumulative records, registration, career education, follow-up studies, financial aid, and working with administrators and teachers in preparing data for curriculum improvement.

Each student is encouraged to think carefully about himself/herself in relation to possible job opportunities, levels and kinds of work, further education, personal characteristics, and any other factors that influence his/her life.

Tools available to help provide information are tests, study aids and educational literature about the many different kinds of schools available after high school, and vocational literature about job opportunities and qualifications, exploration kits, career and college conferences, and individual inventories.

As a student progresses through high school, there will be many adjustments and important decisions to make. A counselor has time during the day when students may discuss any personal, social, educational, or vocational problems. Students are invited to the Guidance Office whenever the counselor can be of service.

The following information has been designated as directory information. This information will be released to the public as requested without the prior written consent of the students' parents/guardians. If you do not want such information released, the school must be notified in writing within 3 school days of the student's first day of attendance.

1. Identifying information: name, address, gender, grade level, birth date and place, and parents/guardians' names and addresses

2. Academic awards, degrees and honors

3. Information in relation to school-sponsored activities

4. Major field of study and period of attendance in school

STUDENT SCHEDULE CHANGES - VALID REASONS

1. There is an error in your schedule.

2. The teacher and student feel it is necessary to drop a course due to the instructional needs and interests of the student.

3. A parent may request a schedule change. A parent conference with the principal and counselor may be requested before the change is made.

NO SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE ACCEPTED AFTER THE FIRST 5 SCHOOL DAYS.

Grades will be given at the close of each 9-week period. Any student with parent permission electing to drop a course AFTER the first 5 days of each semester will be given an "F" for the semester, unless there are unusual circumstances as determined by the principal.

Credits Toward Graduation

The total credits required are as follows:

Class of 2009: 26 credits

Class of 2010: 26 credits

Class of 2011: 26 credits

Class of 2012 26 credits

The minimum credits must include:

4 credits of English Language Arts 1 credit U.S. History

4 credits of Physical Education ½ credit American Government

3 credits of Mathematics

2 credits of Science ½ credit of Economics

½ credit Health Education 1 credit Keyboarding and Software Applications

1. Graduation requirements must be met before the first day of the next school year in order to graduate under the requirements of the current school year.

2. Students not meeting graduation requirements by the graduation date may not participate in the commencement ceremony.

3. According to State Law, students must take the PSAE to graduate.

Transfer Policy

Graduation requirements of the sending school could affect the required credits to graduate from P.H.H.S. The required credits will be determined by considering the sending school’s minimum requirements along with the prorated credits required at P.H.H.S. All course requirements must be met in addition to the adjusted credit total. The principal and counselor will decide whether a transferring course may substitute for a particular required course.

GRADING POLICY

1. Students must be enrolled in a high school program recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education

for not less than 14 weeks during a semester in order to be eligible to receive semester credit for

academic work completed during the semester.

2. The semester grade will be an average of the two 9-week grades and the final examination: each 9-week grade counting 40% of the semester average; final exam counting 20%.

3. student must have earned a minimum of 4 grade points to receive credit for the course. If the student is required to take the final exam, the student will need 5 points to receive credit for the course.

4. Incomplete grades must be changed by the teacher by the next reporting period.

5. If, in the opinion of the instructor, a student should not continue with the second semester of a subject after failing the first semester, the instructor should recommend that the student be dropped from the subject. In this case, the student will either be given a semester class or be required to carry a lighter load. The program of study in which the student is enrolled may affect whether or not he/she is taken out of a specific course.

6. Credit is earned on a semester basis.

7. Special variance in grading policies in specific department, regarding major course requirements, must be made clear to the student and must be submitted in writing to the principal.

8. Contact with the parent/guardian will be made immediately when it becomes apparent the student is in danger of failing a nine-weeks grading period. Conferences will be arranged, when necessary, concerning academic work by students.

9. Any student who fails to take a semester final exam, when required, has not completed the course, and therefore, will be assigned a failing grade for the semester.

10. P.E and Junior Test Prep, though graded, will not count toward grade point average.

The "F" Student

1. Has not succeeded in doing the minimum required work in a course. (70% of all work assigned in the nine-week grading period.)

2. Has achievement so low that credit is obviously not warranted.

The "I" Student

"Incomplete" is to be used whenever a student, for good reason, has not been able to complete the assigned work before the end of the grading period. The main reason for issuing this grade will be absence from school due to illness. If a student is present, and does not have a good reason for not completing the work, this mark should not be used. If, after 10 school days following the end of a given grading period, a student has not made up his work, the teacher must change the grade for the work missed to failing (F). Obviously, there will be cases when an extension of time will be necessary because of extenuating circumstances.

Semester Grades

Semester grades are determined by the two 9-week grades and the semester examination. Each 9-week grade will count as 40% of the semester grade. A student must receive a passing grade in both of the 9-week grading periods to be eligible to pass a course for the semester, or pass one 9-week’s period and the final examination. In addition, the student must have earned a minimum of 4 grade points during the semester; 5 points if the student must take the final exam.

The following scale will be used to determine the semester grade:

Averages will be rounded up at .5 or above.

99-100%A+ 12 points 83-84% C+ 6 points

95-98% A 11 points 79-82% C 5 points

93-94% A- 10 points 77-78% C- 4 points

91-92% B+ 9 points 75-76% D+ 3 points

87-90% B 8 points 72-74% D 2 points

85-86% B- 7 points 70-71% D- 1 point

0-69% F 0 points

EXAMPLE # 1

1st. nine weeks C 10 points

2nd. Nine weeks A 22 points

Final Exam B- 7 points

39 points

Dividing 39 points by 5 equals 7.8, rounded to 8, which is a B on the scale for the semester grade.

EXAMPLE # 2

1st. nine weeks F 0 points *this student must take

2nd. Nine weeks D 4 points and pass the final exam

Final Exam D- 1 points since he/she failed

5 points one grading period.

Dividing 5 points by 5 equals 1.0, which is a D- on the scale for the semester grade. 4 points are a minimum to get semester credit for any class unless he/she has to take the final exam. The student must pass 2 out of 3 grading periods and/or final exam.

Grading Scale

A Excellent 93-100 Physical Education:

B Above Average 85-92 M-Medically Excused

C Average 77-84

D Below Average 70-76

F Failure Below 70

I Incomplete

FINAL EXAM POLICY

A student may opt out of taking a final exam in any given class provided that both of the following two criteria are met:

1. The student has 2 or fewer absences in that particular class during the semester.

Exceptions include a death in the family or a court appearance (not at fault) to testify.

2. The student has passed both 9-week grading periods.

This policy is implemented on a class-by-class basis. Therefore, a student may be required to take an exam in one class and not another. A student meeting the criteria may wish to take the final exam without the risk of lowering the student’s semester grade. An exam grade that improves the semester grade will be counted. Students transferring in after the first two days of the semester must automatically take exams in all classes.

FIRST SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

December 17 Period 1 exam - 8:00 - 9:30

Period 2 exam - 9:40 - 11:10

Period 3 exam - 11:20 - 12:50

December 18 Period 4 exam - 8:00 - 9:30

Period 5 exam - 9:40 - 11:10

Period 6 exam - 11:20 - 12:50

December 19 Period 7 exam - 8:00 - 9:30

Period 8 exam - 9:40 - 11:10

SECOND SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

May 19 Period 1 exam - 8:00 - 9:30

Period 2 exam - 9:40 - 11:10

Period 3 exam - 11:20 - 12:50

May 20 Period 4 exam - 8:00 - 9:30

Period 5 exam - 9:40 - 11:10

Period 6 exam - 11:20 - 12:50

May 21 Period 7 exam - 8:00 - 9:30

Period 8 exam - 9:40 - 11:10

Second semester exams will be adjusted if there are snow days to make up.

There will be no lunch served on these days.

PHHS WEIGHTED GRADE POLICY

The following weighted grading policy will be in effect for all courses taken. Courses at Peoria Heights High School are divided into three academic categories. The categories are General, Academic, and Honors. The Honors classes are generally advanced college preparatory courses, and therefore carry more points when computing grade point averages. The semester final exam is required and the course includes a major project or paper which is mandatory for passing the class. The courses and their categories are:

General: All Special Education, Pre-Algebra, Art I, Physical Science, Driver Education, Industrial Education Orientation, Physical Education (pass/fail), Test Prep (pass/fail)

Academic: Freshman English, Sophomore English, Junior English, Senior English, Journalism, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, General Science, Biology I, Chemistry I, U.S. History, Economics, Keyboarding/Software, Accounting I/II, Computer Technology I/II, Business and Tech Concepts, World Geography, World History, American Government, Foods and Nutrition I & II, Child Development/ Parenting, Living Environment/Adult Living, Woods I, II, & III, Building Trades I & II, Mechanical Drawing, CADD, Construction I & II, Health, Food Services, French I & II, Spanish I & II, Ceramics, 2-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, Studio Art, Chorus, Band.

Honors - Senior English IVA, Algebra III/Trig., Calculus, Chemistry II, Physics, Biology II, Advanced Science Seminar, French III & IV, Spanish III & IV, Sociology, Approved Independent Study Classes.

Letter	General	Academic	Honor
A+	4.3	5.3	6.3
A	4.0	5.0	6.0
A-	3.7	4.7	5.7
B+	3.3	4.3	5.3
B	3.0	4.0	5.0
B-	2.7	3.7	4.7
C+	2.3	3.3	4.3
C	2.0	3.0	4.0
C-	1.7	2.7	3.7
D+	1.3	2.3	3.3
D	1.0	2.0	3.0
D-	0.7	1.7	2.7
F	0	0	0

HONOR ROLL

PHHS has an honor roll and a high honor roll. To achieve high honors, students must earn a 4.5 or higher GPA. To qualify for the honor roll, the following scale is used:

Class Grade Point Requirements

Seniors 4.0-4.499

Juniors 4.0-4.499

Sophomores 3.8-4.499

Freshmen 3.6-4.499

PHYSICAL EDUCATION ATTENDANCE POLICY

1. A Peoria Heights High School P.E. Uniform must be purchased from the school and worn during

class. No other uniform will be allowed. Tennis shoes must be worn for PE. Sandals, boots and

other shoes besides athletic shoes are not permitted. Non-marking soles must also be worn on the

gym floor at all times. Black soles will not be permitted.

2. Excuses from class:

a. Parent Excuse - if a parent feels that their child should be excused from P.E. for a minor illness or injury, a parental excuse will be accepted for up to one week.

b. Doctor Excuse - Any reason that requires a student to miss more than one week of P.E. will require a doctor's excuse.

c. Students will be required to dress and walk during the period while on medical excuse unless specifically stated by the doctor. Then written assignments will be made.

3. The P.E. requirement for the State of Illinois and Peoria Heights High School is 8 semesters. If due to medical reasons, a student is only able to complete 7 or less of the required semesters during the four years in high school, the medical excuse will be attached to his/her transcript.

4. Any medical excuse involving the loss of a semester's credit must be given to the counselor for the files.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAKE-UP POLICY

Students who miss a day of P.E. class with an excused absence will be required to make up the work within two school days for each day absent. The make-up work will consist of running one mile for each class period missed. If the work is not made up within a two-day period, it cannot be made up for academic credit. Exceptions to this policy will be made only on the recommendation of a physician. The make-up work will take place after school and will be closely supervised by a teacher.

Peoria Heights High School currently has a requirement that students must complete 70% of all work assigned during the 9 weeks grading period in order to be eligible to receive a passing grade for the 9 weeks. The student will have to participate in or make up 70% of the physical education class periods during the 9 weeks in order to receive a passing grade. Unexcused absences cannot be made up for credit.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADING POLICY

Each nine week grading period grade will be calculated in the following manner:

1. 25% of the grade - DRESS – proper school uniform, socks, shoes, etc.

2. 25% of the grade - PARTICIPATION - Student makes an effort to participate in the activity to the best of his/her ability.

3. 25% of the grade - ATTITUDE - Student cooperates with the teacher and other students in the class.

4. 25% of the grade - SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE - Basic skills, test and written test of basic knowledge of rules and strategies will be given at the end of each unit.

A zero is given for NOT DRESSING for P.E. without a valid excuse.
Parents will be notified via mail when their child has received a third (3) non-dress zero.
On the non-dress, the student will receive an “F” for the nine weeks and will be placed in study hall for the remainder of the quarter. The student may return to PE after the nine week period is up.

STUDENTS MUST PASS EIGHT (8) SEMESTERS OF P.E. TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL!!!

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are “eligible students.” The provisions of FERPA are as follows:

o Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student’s education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.

o Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.

o Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent to the four following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR 99.31):

§ School officials with a legitimate educational interest;

§ Other schools to which a student is transferring

§ Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;

§ Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;

§ Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school

§ Accrediting organizations;

§ To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;

§ Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and

§ State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific state law.

Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory” information, such as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (e.g., special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school.

ATHLETIC/ACTIVITY CODE AND ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS

Philosophy

The Athletic Department and other activity sponsors view athletics and activities as vital components of a Peoria Heights High School education. Athletics and activities will be positive learning experiences for our students if they can recognize that they may achieve their highest personal and athletic potential only by embracing a lifestyle dedicated to competition, integrity, and self-discipline.

Selection to a team or activity is both an honor and a privilege, and as such, carries responsibilities commensurate with leadership roles. As leaders and very visible representatives of Peoria Heights High School, participants have an obligation to represent themselves in an exemplary manner. The athlete is an athlete 12 months of the year, not just during the time in which he/she is actually participating on a team. Therefore, the athletes are responsible for following all the rules listed under the athletic code 12 months of the year.

As our student athletes are representatives of Peoria Heights High School, so are members of other non-athletic extracurricular activities. These students are under the same obligations, responsible for following the same rules of conduct and recognized for their representation of their school. The Athletic/Activity Code and Grade Eligibility requirements apply to the following extracurricular activities:

Seasonal Athletics/Activities: Non-Seasonal Activities:

Football Student Council

Volleyball Class Officers

Cross Country Drama

Wrestling Musical performances/Competitions

Basketball Academic Challenge

Baseball Other activities as approved by sponsors

Track

Dance Team

Cheerleading

Scholastic Bowl

The Athletic/Activity Code of Peoria Heights High School exists in addition to the rules and guidelines established by the Illinois High School Association. Coaches and sponsors may also establish guidelines above and beyond those of PHHS provided they are reasonable and non-discriminatory.

Once a student begins participation in any extracurricular activity, he/she is subject to the Athletic/Activity Code for the remainder of their years at PHHS. The code is in effect all 12 months of the year and participants will be penalized regardless of the date or location of the offense.

ATHLETIC/ACTIVITY CODE

General Guidelines

1. The cut-off time for players to be added to the roster is up to the discretion of the head coach. The date shall be set at the beginning of the particular season. If cuts are to be made by the coaches, or an athlete wishes to change from one sport to another, this shall be done prior to the tenth scheduled practice session.

2. When there are 2 or more sports in season at the same time, an athlete may not switch from one sport to another after he/she has competed in more than 10 regular practice sessions, unless he/she has the permission of both head coaches/sponsors involved. When the athlete has participated in more than ten regular practice sessions in any sport, he/she shall not start, practice or play in any following sport until the completion of the original activity, unless there is an agreement to the contrary by the two head coaches/sponsors involved.

3. To practice or participate in any extracurricular activity, the student must be in school on that day no later than 9:00 a.m. and remain in school all day. Failure to comply will result in 24-hour ineligibility from practice and participation in any extracurricular activity. Exceptions would be a doctor or dentist appointment (notes required), court subpoena or family emergency. Only the principal may excuse a participant. Ineligibility due to a suspension from school ends at midnight on the last day of the suspension.

4. The student participant should be aware of his/her dress and health habits and set a good example at all times. The student athlete's hair should be kept clean and combed. There is no restriction on the length of hair except wrestlers whose hair is governed by Illinois High School Association rules. The athlete's hair must be cut in such a manner that it will not obstruct his/her vision nor cause a safety concern.

Grade Eligibility

1. Grade Eligibility is figured on a weekly basis. Each student must be passing 30 hours of class work the week before to be eligible to participate during any particular week of the season. The student must not be failing more than 2 courses. It is possible for a student to be ineligible for one week and eligible the next week

2. Grade Eligibility is figured on a cumulative basis. The student's grade will be figured on all work done from the start of the semester up to the specific time that the eligibility report is submitted. A simple explanation might be: If the student were moving from Peoria Heights to another school, what would his/her semester grade be?

3. Grade Eligibility starts over at the beginning of each semester for all courses. However, students that fail more than 2 courses for the semester are ineligible to compete for the entire next semester of attendance at PHHS.

1^st Week of Ineligibility: Students may practice, but not compete/perform nor dress.

2^nd and 3^rd Weeks of Ineligibility: Students may not practice, compete/perform, nor dress.

4^th Week of Ineligibility: Students are removed from the roster for the entire season.

Athletic/Activity Code Violations

An athlete or participant in extracurricular activities at Peoria Heights High School will be considered in violation of this Code if he/she commits any of the following violations:

Involvement in theft, vandalism, or any other illegal activity that endangers the safety of others or the reputation of PHHS.
Use, consumption, possession, or transportation of alcohol or any controlled, illegal, non-prescription drug or any legal prescription drug that is not prescribed to the user.
Use or possession of tobacco, in any form.
An act of violence toward a student, staff member, or official.

Any student charged with a criminal act by police authorities, the court system, or any other recognized law enforcement agency including the school district will result in him/her being found in violation. Determination of a violation can be substantiated by reports from district staff, law enforcement officials, or self-admission. The principal and activities director will investigate all indications of a violation and make a determination according to the evidence.

These types of offenses may also carry disciplinary action under disciplinary policy for all students enrolled at Peoria Heights High School if they occur at school, on school grounds or at ANY school-sponsored activity.

Any team member or participant guilty of violating the Athletic/Activity Code shall be under the following penalties:

First Offense: Within 5 days of notification of a violation, the student must exercise one of the following two options:

Option A: Forfeiting the equivalent of an entire season of participation

If the violation does not occur during a season of participation, the student will not be allowed to participate in any upcoming practices nor competitions for the entire next season in which he/she has participated in the past year, nor any season in the mean time. The student will also be eliminated from all non-seasonal activities for the remainder of the year.

If the violation occurs during the season, effective immediately, the participant will not be allowed to participate in any practices nor competitions for the equivalent of one complete season. A season is defined by the number of dates of competition. A student in the midst of a season will not participate nor practice during the remainder of the current season, nor the remaining balance of the next season in which he/she has participated in the past year, nor any other season in the mean time. The student will also be eliminated from all non-seasonal activities for the remainder of the year, or until a seasonal activity suspension has been served.

A student must remain academically eligible to serve any term of suspension.

Option B: Forfeiting the equivalent of ½ of a season in addition to serving 25 hours of service to the school district

The student will be suspended from competing in one half of one season, or the combination of two seasons that is equivalent to one half. A half season is defined as approximately one half of the number of dates of competition within the regular season.

Football Varsity: 4 games; J.V.: 4 games

Volleyball Varsity: 10 game dates J.V.: 10 game dates

Basketball Varsity: 12 game dates J.V.: 9 game dates

Cheerleading Varsity: 16 game dates J.V.: 12 game dates

Baseball Varsity: 10 game dates J.V.: 7 game dates

Scholastic Bowl Varsity: 8 game dates J.V.: 4 game dates

Cross-Country 6 meets

Track 6 meets

Wrestling 7 meet dates

Dance Team 7 performances

If the violation does not occur during a season of participation, the penalty is assessed during the next season in which the student had participated last year, and the student may not participate in any other season, in any way, in the mean time. For the first half of the season, the student may practice, but must not participate in any competitions or performances. He/she must attend games and stay with the team without being in uniform. Students participating at the varsity level and a lower level will be suspended at both levels of competition, and students competing in simultaneous seasons will be penalized in both activities. The student will also be eliminated from all non-seasonal activities for the remainder of the year.

If the violation occurs during the season, the student will be ineligible to play the appropriate number of games as stated above. If the penalty includes the last contest day of the regular season, then the student will be dropped from the roster for the remainder of the season and will not be allowed to practice, nor dress, nor compete in any post-season competition or performance. Any remaining balance of a suspension will be applied to the next activity in which the student had participated last year, and the student may not participate in any other season in any way in the mean time. The student will also be eliminated from all non-seasonal activities for the remainder of the year, or until a seasonal activity suspension has been served.

In addition the student must perform 25 approved hours of service to the school to be overseen by the principal. The principal will assign appropriate duties, monitor the student’s progress, and log the student’s hours. Failure to comply with the service program will result in the Option A penalty.

Subsequent Offenses: The student athlete will be suspended from participating in any way from all seasonal athletics and activities as well as non-seasonal activities for a period of 12 months from the date of the violation.