James B. Conant High School
700 East Cougar Trail • Homan Estates, Illinois 60169-3659 •
(847) 755-3600
Mission Statement
As a comprehensive high school with a long-standing
tradition of academic excellence,
the James B. Conant school community
is committed to developing lifelong learners
who are able to employ critical thinking
and problem solving skills
in an increasingly diverse global society.
Conant Fight Song
Cougars fight for dear old Conant High
For our alma mater cheer.
Fight for Conant High School; never fear
For victory is near.
When the going gets so rough and tough,
We’ll never worry ’cause we got the stu.
So fight, fight, fight for blue and white
And we’ll go to victory.
Cougar Cheer
Conant High, fight, fight, never die
Stand, cheer, go team, Victory’s near.
Rough, tough, Conant High has the stu
Blue … White … Cougars … Fight!
Team Name: Cougars
School Mascot: Cassius Cougar
School Colors: Navy and White with a
touch of Scarlet
Bell Schedule
Dear Students and Parents,
The sta and administration of James B. Conant
High School welcome you to the 2024-2025 school
year! Each year presents an opportunity for our
Conant community to provide students extraordinary
opportunities, innovative teaching, and exceptional
learning experiences.
Conant High School opened in 1964, and was the first high school built
within Schaumburg Township, and the third in District 211. It was named after
James Bryant Conant, a chemist, educator, and authority on teacher education.
Conant serves students who reside on the east side of Schaumburg, the
west side of Elk Grove Village, the northern Cook County section of Roselle,
and the Southeast side of Homan Estates.
Conant High School’s students, sta and parents are committed to
academic excellence and support one another during times of triumph and
adversity. We depend on our entire school community to work together to
ensure a successful educational experience for our students. The calendar/
handbook provides you with important dates and communicates the high
expectations we have for ourselves and our students. Please take time to
familiarize yourself with the calendar/handbook.
We look for your continued support to make Conant High School a place
where we demonstrate our care for others and strive for excellence in
achievement. Together we can sustain a school environment that supports
our students in achieving the best possible academic outcomes and
extracurricular experiences.
Sincerely,
Julie C. Nowak
Principal
RED TEAM
(847) 755-3670
Mr. Holt, Administrator
Mrs. Hill, Counselor/Department Chair
Mrs. Cullotta, Counselor
Mr. Leibman, Counselor
Mr. Wiley, Counselor
Mr. Hannant, Social Worker
Mrs. MacFarlane, Psychologist
Cover artwork created by
Conant High School student
Wesley Noble
Class of 2026
WHITE TEAM
(847) 755-3671
Mr. Henning, Administrator
Ms. Sall, Dean of Students
Mr. Altergott, Counselor
Mr. Brown, Counselor/College and Career
Mrs. Cordova, Counselor
Mr. Sobey, Counselor
Ms. Castanon, Social Worker
Dr. Langley-Krajack, Psychologist
BLUE TEAM
(847) 755-3672
Ms. Davis, Administrator
Mr. Bauer, Counselor
Mrs. Hernandez, Counselor
Mr. Hoeft, Counselor
Mrs. Roesslein, Counselor
Mrs. Rubinson, Social Worker
Psychologist
Student Support Specialists
Period Time Late Start Days
1 .................8:15 - 9:05.........9:35 - 10:15
2 ................9:10 - 10:00.......10:20 - 11:00
3.................10:05 - 10:55.....11:05 - 11:45
4.................11:00 - 11:50......11:50 - 12:30
5 ................11:55 - 12:45......12:35 - 1:15
6 ................12:50 - 1:40........1:20 - 2:00
7 ................. 1:45 - 2:35..........2:05 - 2:45
8 ................2:40 - 3:30..........2:50 - 3:30
Township High School District 211 serves the needs
of our diverse community by providing relevant
and rigorous learning experiences, opportunities
for involvement and strong support systems that
empower all students to reach their full potential.
Approved by Board of Education: May 26, 2022
FIRST SEMESTER
2024
Wednesday, August 7 Teacher Institute – No Classes
Thursday, August 8 Teacher Institute – No Classes
Friday, August 9 Teacher Institute – No Classes
Monday, August 12 Opening Day of School
Monday, September 2 Labor Day – No School
Monday, October 14 Columbus Day – No School
Tuesday, November 5 Election Day State Holiday – No School
Wednesday, November 27 Non-Attendance Day – No School
Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day – No School
Friday, November 29 Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
Friday, December 20 End of First Semester
Winter Vacation Begins at Close of School
SECOND SEMESTER
2025
Monday, January 6 Teacher Institute – No Classes
Tuesday, January 7 Opening Day of Second Semester
Monday, January 20
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day –
No School
Monday, February 17
Presidents’
Day
–
No School
Friday, March 21
Spring Vacation Begins at Close of School
Monday, March 31
Opening Day of School After Vacation
Friday, April 18
Non-Attendance
Day
–
No School
Wednesday, May 21
Conant High School Graduation
Friday, May 23
Last Day of School
HigH ScHool DiStrict 211
Township High School District 211 serves the educational
needs of 11 communities in Palatine and Schaumburg
Townships through five high schools: Palatine, William
Fremd, James B. Conant, Schaumburg, and Homan
Estates; and two alternative schools: District 211 North
Campus and Higgins Education Center.
2024 - 2025 HigH ScHool DiStrict 211 calenDar
Statement of
organizational commitment
We who serve the students and parents of Township High
School District 211 pledge our continued commitment to:
• demonstrate courtesy and patience in our dealings with
students, parents, and he community;
• respect the individual dierences within our student
body;
• respond on a timely basis to inquiries and requests for
help;
• maintain our professionalism through appearance,
communications, and care of school facilities;
• oer consistent, dependable service to the young people
of our school community.
COMMUNICATION & ACCOUNTABILITY
We value providing thorough and accurate information for
all stakeholders through a transparent, open exchange of
information and perspectives.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
We value the individuality of each person and create a sense
of belonging by ensuring access, opportunity and support.
FINANCIAL INTEGRITY
We value strong fiscal management and operational eciency
to optimize resources throughout the organization.
INNOVATION AND LEARNING
We value engaging, high-quality experiences in and outside
of the classroom to support all aspects of student and sta
development.
SAFETY, WELLNESS AND RESPECT
We value safeguarding the welfare of our students and sta
by providing a positive and respectful environment and
cultivating the physical, social and emotional well-being of all.
Approved by the Board of Education: May 26, 2022
miSSion Statement
ValUe StatementS
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BoarD of eDUcation
DiStrict aDminiStration
Directory
Call the school first with questions about the school, individual
students, or school policies.
Contact the teacher concerning the classroom and your child’s
progress. Call the teacher or send a message to arrange a conference.
Contact the principal concerning school operations and policy.
Some of these areas are handled by assistant principals. The school
switchboard operator will direct you to the proper person.
District Information ............................................. 847-755-6631
community events, District publications, media relations,
general information
Continuing Education ......................................... 847-755-6820
adult evening classes, alternative high school, senior citizen
gold cards
Food & Nutrition Services ................................... 847-755-6680
federal government free and reduced-price lunch and breakfast
program
Human Resources ................................................ 847-755-6618
employment opportunities
Special Education ................................................847-755-6835
programs for students with learning and/or behavioral
disabilities
Summer School .................................................. call the school
in your attendance area
Transportation ..................................................... 847-755-6796
school attendance areas, bus policies
District 211 Buildings
G.A. McElroy Administration Center ..................... 847-755-6600
1750 S. Roselle Road, Palatine, IL 60067-7336
Lisa Small, Superintendent
adc.d211.org
Palatine High School ............................................847-755-1600
1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine, IL 60074-3777
Tony Medina, Principal
phs.d211.org
William Fremd High School .................................. 847-755-2600
1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067-7018
Mark A. Langer, Principal
s.d211.org
emergency ProceDUreS
In cooperation with local and State authorities, all precautions
are taken for the safety and protection of students and sta.
Safety drills are held periodically, including fire, severe weather,
and lock-down. During any emergency situation or drill, it is
important for students to follow directions from sta. Specific
exiting directions are posted in all classrooms and hallways.
In the case of severe weather or other particular emergency
situations, students will stay in the building in safe areas.
They will not be released from school until allowed to do so by
authorized personnel.
If school is not in session and severe weather or another
emergency will cause school to be closed, High School District
211 utilizes a District-wide communication system. Parents are
encouraged to keep all phone numbers and email addresses
up to date in order to receive such communications. Parents
also are advised to log-on to the District 211 website (adc.
d211.org) or listen to the radio or television. In the event of an
emergency, please try to avoid calling the school as this will tie
up emergency telephone lines.
The Board of Education meets at 7:30 p.m. at the G.A. McElroy
Administration Center, 1750 South Roselle Road, in Palatine. A
meeting schedule is posted on the District’s website (http://adc.
d211.org). The public is welcome to attend.
Anna Klimkowicz, President
Steven Rosenblum, Vice President
Kimberly Cavill, Secretary
Michelle Barron
Curtis Bradley
Peter Dombrowski
Tim Mc Gowan
James B. Conant High School .............................. 847-755-3600
700 E. Cougar Trail, Homan Estates, IL 60169-3659
Julie C. Nowak, Principal
chs.d211.org
Schaumburg High School .................................... 847-755-4600
1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194-4150
Brian A. Harlan, Principal
shs.d211.org
Homan Estates High School .............................. 847-755-5600
1100 W. Higgins Road, Homan Estates, IL 60169-4050
Michael M. Alther, Principal
hehs.d211.org
District 211 North Campus ....................................847-755-6700
335 E. Illinois Avenue, Palatine, IL 60067-7132
Francesca Anderson, Program Administrator
ncam.d211.org
Higgins Education Center .....................................847-755-6640
1030 W. Higgins Road, Homan Estates, IL 60169-4200
Jessica Orstead, Program Administrator
cntr.d211.org
Lisa A. Small, Superintendent of Schools
Lauren C. Hummel, Chief Operating Ocer
Joshua D. Schumacher, Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum & Instruction
Kurt Tenopir, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative
Services
James A. Britton, Director of Human Resources
Renée J. Erickson, Director of Special Education
Jacquese L. Gilbert, Director of Summer School & Community
Outreach
Gary R. Gorson, Chief Technology Ocer
David G. Grelyak, Facilities & Energy Manager
Danielle L. Hauser, Director of Student Services
Matthew J. Hildebrand, Director of Administrative Services
Erin Holmes, Director of Communications
Sandra A. Mir, Accounting Supervisor
Mary Pat Krones, Assistant Director of Special Education
Karen R. Lasher, Director of Business Services
Diana J. Mikelski, Director of Transportation
Michele Napier, Director of College and Career Readiness
Barbara J. Peterson, Controller & Treasurer
LaShaunda Sandifer, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Anita M. Seaholm, Human Resources Assistant
Rickey Sparks, Director of Facilities & Purchasing
Lindsay M. Tiritilli, Assistant Director of Special Education
Katie Weir, Director of Food Services
Eric P. Wenckowski, Director of Athletics and Activities
If you, your student or someone you know is experiencing
a mental health crisis or need someone to talk with, there
are people who care and can help. The National Suicide
Prevention Hotline is 800-273-8255. To reach the state’s Crisis
Text line, text REACH to 741 741 or text Safe2Help at 72332.
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Absence Procedures & Policies .....................................................................4
Absence & Participation in After-School Activities ...................................... 13
Academic Dishonesty ..................................................................................20
Acceptable/Unacceptable Use of Technologies ...........................................6
Access to Student Records ..........................................................................24
Accessibility Accommodations .................................................................... 15
Admission Requirements ..............................................................................4
Alternative High School Completion Programs ..........................................23
Alternative Learning Academy .................................................................... 10
Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs ............................................ 10
Amendment & Challenge Procedures ...................................................24-25
Appropriate Methods of Communication with Students .............................26
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Student Use .........................................................22
Athletics & Competitive Activities .......................................................... 14-15
Attendance .................................................................................................... 4
Automobiles & Parking ................................................................................ 18
Behavioral Intervention Policy ......................................................................5
Board of Education ........................................................................................2
Bullying/Harassment ..................................................................................7-8
Bus Services ................................................................................................ 18
Career Programs ....................................................................................21-22
Certificate of Completion ............................................................................ 21
Class Truancy ................................................................................................5
Clubs and Activities ..................................................................................... 13
Code of Behavior for School Events ...................................................... 13-14
Collegiate Sports Eligibility ......................................................................... 14
Community Use of Schools .........................................................................23
Communicable/Chronic Infectious Diseases .............................................. 16
Course Credit .............................................................................................. 21
Cyber-Bullying ............................................................................................... 8
Detention .......................................................................................................8
Disabling Products .......................................................................................11
Discrimination ............................................................................................. 10
District Administration ...................................................................................2
District Map & Buildings ..............................................................................26
Dress Code (Student Appearance Policy) ................................................. 5-6
Drug & Alcohol Policy .................................................................................... 6
Drug & Alcohol Prevention .......................................................................... 16
Early Graduation .......................................................................................... 21
Electronic Devices ......................................................................................... 6
Emergency Procedures ................................................................................. 2
Excessive Show of Aection .........................................................................8
Expulsion & Expulsion Procedures ................................................................ 9
False Fire & Safety Alarms ............................................................................8
imPortant notice
Information contained in this calendar/handbook is intended as a guide, and not as legal advice. Ocial School District policies may be examined in the District oce or school library, or online at the District
website (adc.d211.org). From time to time, the Board of Education and Township High School District 211 administration may develop additional policies and procedures that modify or supplement this information.
The School District’s policies and procedures incorporate the Illinois School Code and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. The guidelines are, therefore, subject to change, and should be
interpreted consistent with state and federal law. The application of the guidelines is subject to discretionary judgment based upon circumstances.
Fifth or Sixth Subject Drop Procedure.........................................................20
Food & Nutrition Services............................................................................ 19
Gangs .......................................................................................................... 12
G.E.D. Certificate .........................................................................................23
Grading .................................................................................................. 19-20
Graduation Requirements ..................................................................... 20-21
Gross Disobedience or Misconduct .........................................................9-10
Hall Passes ....................................................................................................8
Hazing ..........................................................................................................11
Health Services ........................................................................................... 16
Home/Hospital Instruction .......................................................................... 16
Honor Roll .................................................................................................... 21
I.D. Cards ....................................................................................................... 8
IEP.......................................................................................................... .......17
I.H.S.A. Eligibility Rules ......................................................................... 27-28
Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy .....................................................................22
In-Progress Grade Reports .......................................................................... 21
Injuries ......................................................................................................... 16
Instructional Supplies/Textbook Rental Fees .............................................. 21
Inspection of Student Records ....................................................................24
Internet Use Agreement .............................................................................. 23
Interscholastic Eligibility .............................................................................. 14
Leaving Campus ............................................................................................ 8
Library ......................................................................................................... 18
Local Wellness Policy Overview .................................................................. 19
Lockers ........................................................................................................ 19
Loitering ........................................................................................................8
Loss of Parking Privileges ............................................................................. 8
Maintenance of School Records .................................................................25
Mandate to Report Clear and Present Danger ............................................ 10
Meal Application Program (free or reduced-price meals) ........................... 19
Meal Charge Procedure .............................................................................. 19
Medications in Schools ............................................................................... 16
Meeting with Students ................................................................................25
National Honor Society ............................................................................... 13
Network Use for Students ...........................................................................22
Notification for Social Media Password Requests ........................................ 7
O-Campus Courses .............................................................................22-23
Optional Student Insurance ........................................................................ 16
Pass/Fail Grading................................................................................... 19-20
Peer Mediation .............................................................................................17
Physical Education Uniforms ....................................................................... 19
Police Consultant .........................................................................................17
Pranks...........................................................................................................11
Promotion .................................................................................................... 21
Prohibited Grooming Behaviors ..................................................................25
Reciprocal Reporting Agreements ...............................................................17
Release of Information to Military Recruiters .............................................. 24
Respiratory Sensitivity ................................................................................... 6
School-Community Relations .....................................................................23
School Discipline ........................................................................................... 5
School Safety and Security Sta ..................................................................17
School Threats and Threat Assessments .................................................... 10
School Visitation Rights Act ........................................................................ 16
Search & Seizure ......................................................................................... 12
Section 504 ..................................................................................................17
Social Probation and Suspension ............................................................... 14
Special Education ........................................................................................ 16
Student Evaluations .....................................................................................17
Student Experiencing Homelessness .................................................... 17-18
Student Final Examinations ......................................................................... 19
Student Government ................................................................................... 13
Student Permanent/Temporary Records ...............................................23-24
Student Services ..........................................................................................17
Student Supervisors .....................................................................................17
Summer School ...........................................................................................22
Suspension/Suspension Procedures ......................................................... 8-9
Taking or Possessing Photos/Videos of Students .......................................25
Tardiness .......................................................................................................5
Test Makeup ................................................................................................22
Title IX and Sexual Harassment ...................................................................11
Title IX and Athletics & Activities .................................................................. 11
Transfer Students ..........................................................................................5
Transporting Students .................................................................................25
Truancy Program ........................................................................................4-5
United States Constitution Test ................................................................... 21
Vandalism .................................................................................................... 12
Vaping/Smoking/Tobacco/E-Cigarettes ....................................................... 12
Video Surveillance Monitoring ............................................................... 12-13
Violation of the Responsible Use Guidelines ................................................ 7
Vision and Hearing Screening ..................................................................... 16
Visitors ......................................................................................................... 12
Weighted Grades ......................................................................................... 19
Withdrawing from School ............................................................................ 22
Work & Social Events ..................................................................................... 5
Work Permits ...............................................................................................22
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aDmiSSion anD attenDance
Admission Requirements
To enroll a student in a District 211 school, a parent or legal
guardian must present the following: (1) the student’s original
birth certificate; (2) results of a student’s physical examination;
(3) record of required immunizations; and (4) proof of residency
in the school’s attendance area. Proof of residency may include
a current lease, mortgage agreement, contract to purchase, or
gas or electric utility bill in the name of the student’s parent or
legal guardian.
The birth certificate must be presented within the first 30 days
of enrollment. Birth certificate verification is necessary for driver
education, athletic eligibility, and work permits.
The physical examination must have been completed within 12
months of the first day of class.
Immunization records must include, but are not limited to the
following immunizations against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus,
diphtheria, T-dap, polio, varicella, pertussis, meningococcal, and
hepatitis B. To protect the health of all students, a student whose
records are not current will not be permitted in school. A tetanus-
diphtheria booster is required if it has been 10 years since the
previous immunization.
Transfer students must meet admission requirements. The birth
certificate must be submitted within the time period stated
above. The physical examination and immunization record must
be submitted within 30 days of enrollment unless your child
is an incoming ninth grader transferring from a school within
Illinois. If your child is a ninth grader transferring from an Illinois
school, the physical and immunization requirements must be met
before your child can begin school. If records from the school
previously attended include a report of a physical examination
and immunizations taken after completing eighth grade, transfer
of these records may meet the requirement. Transfer students
from out of state must submit a physical examination completed
within the previous twelve months.
Attendance
Daily attendance at school is required by State Law. Success in
school is linked closely with being in the classroom, joining in
class discussion, and doing the assigned work on a regular basis.
In the classroom, students can take full advantage of classmates’
ideas, teacher explanations of assignments, and other material
that enriches learning.
There is no way to duplicate the same classroom experience
after a student has been absent.
Absence
Parents should call the attendance oce by 10:00 a.m. or
use the Infinite Campus Absence Request Portal to report
absences when a student is too ill or unable to attend school
for a valid reason. Parents are requested to notify school
personnel no later than 24 hours after the absence. If parents
do not call, the student’s absence will be considered truant until
a parent authorizes the absence. School sta will attempt to
contact parents when students are absent and a parent call has
not been received.
An authorized absence means the student is not present in the
school, assigned classroom, or on the campus.
Students are not to leave school before their regular dismissal
time without the permission of an administrator or the nurse.
Once students have permission to leave, they must sign-out in
the attendance oce and leave the building.
While daily attendance is required, students may occasionally
miss school for valid reasons. A valid cause for absence includes:
illness, mental or behavioral health of the student (up to 5 days),
bereavement, religious observances, family emergency, doctor
or dental appointments, court appearances, and other situations
beyond the control of the student. Pre-arranged college visits are
a valid reason for absence but must be made two days in advance.
If one of these situations occurs, parents should call the
attendance oce at least 24 hours in advance of the absence.
For court, doctor, or dental appointments during the day, the
student must sign out in the attendance oce. Students may not
be excused from any class in order to complete work, make-up
work, or take a test or quiz.
All work assigned when the student was absent is to be made up
after the student’s return to school.
Results of Excessive Absences
Absences will be recorded on a per semester basis. Any student
with excessive absences may be required to produce a medical
authorization verifying the reason for his or her absences. Any
of the following interventions or procedures may be utilized for
students who accumulate six or more absences:
• 5, 9 and 12 Days of Absence: Parents may be notified by
letter, email or other direct communication.
• An administrator may meet with the student to discuss the
reason for the absences. A justified reason could postpone a
conference with the parent.
• An administrator may request a parent conference.
• If no extenuating circumstances exist, the number of courses
in which student participation and credit is allowed may be
reduced.
If a student is absent for 15 consecutive days, it is possible
that the student may not earn course credit.
Truancy Program
A “truant” is defined as a child who is subject to compulsory school
attendance and who is absent without valid cause for more than
1% but less than 5% of the past 180 school days.
A “chronic truant” is defined as a child who is subject to
compulsory school attendance and who is absent without valid
cause for 5% or more of the past 180 school days.
Truancy, by nature, aects a student’s academic performance. Any
student who is truant from school will be expected to complete
missed classroom and homework.
The Superintendent or designee shall manage an absenteeism
and truancy program in accordance with the School Code and
School Board policy. This program shall include, but not be
limited to:
• Chronically absent and truant students will be identified and
tracked with the goal of increased attendance and support.
• Administrators will attempt to diagnose reasons for chronic
truancy including interviews with the student, his or her
parent(s)/guardian(s), and sta members or other people
who may have information about the reasons for the
student’s attendance problem.
• Support services may be offered to truant, chronically
truant, or chronically absent students, including parent-
teacher conferences, student and/or family counseling, or
Please Note: The Handbook may be updated throughout the year, particularly in cases concerning new policies or legislation. For the most recent guidelines, please consult the online version.
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BeHaVior
School Discipline
Students who attend District 211 schools are expected to attend
assigned classes, work conscientiously in all classes, exhibit
good school citizenship, and obey the policies established by
the Board of Education. Teachers and school ocials maintain
order and safety in the classroom and school environment so
that all students may learn. If a student’s behavior becomes so
oensive or disruptive that it interferes with the instructional
process or learning environment, the student will be sent
directly to the discipline oce to be seen by an administrator.
A student may be addressed for inappropriate behavior or for
the investigation into a possible disciplinary or school safety
incident by any school administrator. Students that engage in
behaviors on school grounds or during school activities that are
in violation of municipal, state, or federal law may be referred to
law enforcement. The use of corporal punishment is not permitted
in High School District 211.
Behavioral Intervention Policy
Behavioral interventions shall be used to promote and strengthen
desirable behaviors and to reduce behavior that is unsafe,
disruptive or otherwise impedes the learning of others. Practices
surrounding behavioral interventions encourage positive
interventions which are based upon consideration for positive
participation and engagement in school, physical freedom,
social interaction, and respect of a student’s dignity. Generally,
restrictive interventions shall be considered when non-restrictive
interventions have been attempted and failed. A copy of the policy
is available upon request from the Student Services department.
Class Truancy
Students are truant when they are absent from classes or school
without permission (see Absence, page 4). School Intervention
teams will address students who are truant from school or
individual classes with the goal of changing behavior and getting
students engaged in school. Interventions include (but are not
limited to) parent telephone conferences, lunch detention,
loss of half of lunch period, revocation of privileges, written
notification sent home to parents, referral to counseling services
and community resource, home visits, assignment to reassigned
learning time, and possible loss of course credit.
Students who are truant will be expected to make arrangements
with the teacher to complete all work assigned when the student
was absent. High School District 211 does not authorize or condone
“ditch days.” Students who are absent on “ditch days” may not
be involved in after school events.
Tardiness
A student is tardy if not in the assigned seat or area at the start of
class. The school will notify parents of excessive tardiness to class
and continued incidents may subject the student to the following
progressive sequence of consequences: a student may be subject
to the following progressive sequence of consequences:
• Loss of privileges;
• Notification sent to parents; student may not be admitted to
classes on the day following repeated tardiness until a parent
telephone conference is held;
• The administrator may assign penalties at his or her discretion,
including possible reduction in the number of credits a student
may earn.
• If tardiness persists, a student may be considered insubordinate
and face additional consequences.
Dress Code (Student Appearance Policy)
A student’s appearance, including dress and hygiene, must
not disrupt the educational process or compromise standards
of health and safety. The District does not prohibit hairstyles
historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture,
including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles such as braids,
locks, and twists. Students who disrupt the educational process
or compromise standards of health and safety must modify their
appearance.
information about community agency services.
• No punitive action, including out-of-school suspensions,
expulsions, or court action, shall be taken against a truant
minor for his or her truancy unless available supportive
services and other school resources have been provided
to the student
• A student 17 years of age or older that fails to meet minimum
attendance standards according to provisions in State law
may be temporarily excluded. The parent/guardian has the
right to appeal a decision to exclude a student.
• School ocials may request the assistance and resources
of outside agencies to address chronically absent or truant
students.
Work and Social Events
A student who is too ill to attend school may not attend work-
study jobs, social, or athletic events.
Special Absence Policies
Family Vacations: The District discourages vacations that keep
students from school because lost time from school places
students at a disadvantage. Requests from parents to excuse
students for vacations with members of the immediate family
(family vacations) are considered on an individual basis. The
school will not excuse a student for a vacation in which the student
is not accompanied by a parent or guardian.
To obtain approval for a family vacation, please follow these steps:
• Parents should make the request by telephone far enough in
advance so students can have their teachers sign the excusal
form five school days in advance of the vacation. The signed
form must be submitted to the attendance oce.
• A school administrator must approve the request.
• Students are responsible for asking their teachers for
homework assignments at least five school days in advance
of the vacation. To receive credit, the student is expected to
make arrangements with each teacher for turning in daily work
missed during the absence.
College Visitations: College-bound juniors and seniors may be
excused for two days for college visits. These absences must be
prearranged through the attendance oce.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must meet admission requirements. The birth
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certificate must be submitted within the time period stated
above. The physical examination and immunization record must
be submitted within 30 days of enrollment unless your child
is an incoming ninth grader transferring from a school within
Illinois. If your child is a ninth grader transferring from an Illinois
school, the physical and immunization requirements must be met
before your child can begin school. If records from the school
previously attended include a report of a physical examination
and immunizations taken after completing eighth grade, transfer
of these records may meet the requirement. Transfer students
from out of state must submit a physical examination completed
within the previous 12 months.
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Respiratory Sensitivity
Use of fragrances including perfumes, colognes, and hair sprays
can cause diculties for individuals who suer from asthma
or other respiratory illnesses. Students should minimize use
of fragrances and consider others when using these products.
Students may be required to remedy the issue by changing
clothing, etc.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Students may be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from
school after a proper hearing and review when:
• They are in violation of the laws governing the sale, possession,
or use of drugs, alcohol, other intoxicating substances, or “look
alike” substances;
• They are under the influence or are impaired, or exhibit the
odor, of alcohol “look alike” beverages, or any illegal drug,
narcotic, controlled substance, or un-prescribed prescription
medications, or for the misuse of medications prescribed to
the student (see page 14 for additional information on school
procedures regarding prescription medication in the school
building);
• They are in possession of any drug paraphernalia as defined
in the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act.
Students who are suspended for alcohol or drug violations
may be referred to the student assistance sta for counseling.
Students suspected of violating these laws may be reported to
the appropriate school ocials and police for further investigation
and action which could include a wellness check performed by
a certified nurse. Suspected violation of this
policy may result in
a referral to police and a breathalyzer may be used. Students
refusing to submit to a wellness check or a breathalyzer test may
be considered to be in violation of the drug and alcohol policy.
Electronic Devices
Appropriate use of electronic devices can enhance and improve
student learning opportunities. Students are permitted to possess
and utilize District-owned or personal electronic devices while
on school property. Students are permitted to utilize electronic
devices in a classroom or other instructional setting when such
use is directly associated with an academic purpose and is
authorized by the classroom teacher. A teacher may restrict
the use of or access to electronic devices depending on the
nature of a given assignment. Student use of electronic devices
without authorization from a teacher or other sta member, in an
unauthorized location, for an unauthorized purpose, or in violation
of the District’s student conduct policy may result in disciplinary
action as outlined in the student conduct policy. Electronic devices
– whether personal or provided by the District – are subject to
search by school personnel as permitted by law and District policy.
Refusal to comply with a sta member’s request may result in the
confiscation of the device.
Acceptable Use of Technologies
The District 211 Network exists for students to access educational
and informational resources for, and in support of, educational
and research purposes related to their coursework. The network
may only be used for lawful, non-commercial activities in support
of these purposes. Students may use the network in conjunction
with assigned classroom activities or assignments consistent with
these purposes.
Unacceptable Use of Technologies
Responsible Use of District 211 Electronic Technologies
Electronic technologies, including District network and District
Internet access, are assets of the District and are protected from
unauthorized access, modification, destruction or disclosure.
1. The District may monitor, read or copy any item on or using
the District’s electronic technologies, including its network.
2. Students will not vandalize, damage, disable or hack into
District electronic technologies. Students are not permitted
to install clients, VPNs, or configure proxy servers.
3. The District retains control over materials using District
electronic technologies. Users should not expect privacy in
the contents of personal files on District-owned devices or on
student personal devices brought into the school.
4. Routine maintenance and monitoring of electronic technologies,
including the District network, may lead to a discovery that a
user has violated the Student Responsible Use Guidelines,
another District policy or the law.
5. The proper use of the Internet and District educational
technologies is the joint responsibility of students, parents
and employees of the District.
Unacceptable Uses of District 211 Electronic Technologies
The following uses of District electronic technologies, including
District network and District access, are considered unacceptable
and also may be in violation of state and federal statutes:
1. Users will not use the District’s electronic technologies to
create, access, review, transfer, upload, download, store, print,
post, receive, transmit or distribute:
a. Inappropriate personal photos, videos, music or files.
b. Any unauthorized audio- or video-recording of students
or sta members, or the public distribution of any such
recording without the full, knowledgeable consent of
the individual being recorded.
c. Pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit material or
other visual depictions.
d. Obscene, abusive, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude,
inflammatory, threatening, disrespectful or sexually
explicit language.
e. Materials that use language or images that advocate
violence or discrimination toward other people or that
may constitute harassment or discrimination, or that
threatens the safety of others.
f. Any image, message, photo, file or other electronic
content that may violate District policy.
g. Any illegal act or violation of any local, state or federal
laws.
2. Users will not use the District’s electronic technologies,
including District network and District access, to vandalize,
damage or disable the property of another person or
organization. Users will not:
a. Make deliberate attempts to degrade or disrupt District
educational technology performance by spreading
computer viruses, engaging in “spamming” or by any
other means.
b. Tamper with, modify or change the District educational
technology or take any action to violate the District’s
security system.
c. Disrupt the use of the District’s electronic technologies
by other users.
d. Gain unauthorized access to information resources
or to another person’s materials, information or files
without the implied or direct permission of that person.
e. Delete or modify a student or employee file without
the owner’s permission.
f. Post information in public access areas regarding
private or confidential information about another
person.
g. Attempt to log in through another person’s account
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or use computer accounts, access codes or network
identification other than those assigned to the
user. Users must keep all account information and
passwords private.
Violation of the Responsible Use Guidelines
Students who violate a portion of the Electronic Technologies
Acceptable Use Agreement may be subject to disciplinary
actions. Depending on the severity of the oense, students may
be restricted or suspended of network, technology or computer
privileges; assigned detentions; suspended from school pending
a parent conference; reported to law enforcement and/or
recommended for expulsion.
Notification for Social Media Password Requests
According to state law, a school must notify students and parents
that the school may not request or require a student to provide
a password or other related account information in order to gain
access to the student’s account or profile on a social networking
website. The school may conduct an investigation or require
a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific
information about activity on the student’s account in a social
networking website that violates a school disciplinary rule or
policy. In the course of an investigation, the student may be
required to share the content that is reported in order to make a
factual determination.
Bullying/Harassment
Township High School District 211 believes in providing all students
equal access to a safe learning environment in curricular and
extracurricular programs by preventing students from engaging
in bullying behaviors, identifying disruptive bullying acts, and
intervening should bullying occur. State law expressly prohibits
bullying in schools.
Bullying on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion,
gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical
or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender-
related identity or expression, unfavorable discharge from military
service, association with a person or group with one or more of
the aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics, or any
other distinguishing characteristic is prohibited in each of the
following situations:
1. During any school-sponsored education program or activity.
2. While in school, on school property, on school buses or other
school vehicles, at designated school bus stops waiting for
the school bus, or at school-sponsored or school-sanctioned
events or activities.
3. Through the transmission of information from a school
computer, a school computer network, or other similar
electronic school equipment.
4. Through the transmission of information from a computer
that is accessed at a non school-related location, activity,
function, or program or from the use of technology or an
electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by
the District or school if the bullying causes a substantial
disruption to the educational process or orderly operation
of a school.
Bullying includes cyber-bullying and means any severe or pervasive
physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made
in writing or electronically, directed toward a student or students
that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the eect of one
or more of the following:
1. Placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm to
the student’s or students’ person or property;
2. Causing a substantially detrimental eect on the student’s or
students’ physical or mental health;
3. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’
academic performance; or
4. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ ability
to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or
privileges provided by a school.
Cyber-bullying means bullying through the use of technology
or any electronic communication, including without limitation
any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, or
intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a
wire, radio, electromagnetic system, photo-electronic system,
or photo-optical system, including without limitation electronic
mail, Internet communications, instant messages, or facsimile
communications. Cyber-bullying includes the creation of a
web-page or weblog, or a social media account in which the
creator assumes the identity of another person or the knowing
impersonation of another person as the author of posted content
or messages if the creation or impersonation creates any of
the effects enumerated in the definition of bullying. Cyber-
bullying also includes the distribution by electronic means of a
communication to more than one person or the posting of material
on an electronic medium that may be accessed by one or more
persons if the distribution or posting creates any of the eects
enumerated in the definition of bullying.
Bullying may take various forms, including without limitations
one or more of the following: harassment, threats, intimidation,
stalking, physical violence, sexual harassment, sexual violence,
theft, public humiliation, destruction of property, or retaliation for
asserting or alleging an act of bullying.
Students who believe they have been the subject of bullying are
encouraged to report the matter immediately to the principal,
assistant principal, or a Title IX/ADA compliance administrator.
Students may choose to report to a person of the student’s same
gender. Anonymous reports are also acceptable. All schools
maintains an anonymous electronic Safety Concern Center on
the school website as well as a telephone tip hotline to report
incidents of bullying. An administrator will investigate the
complaint as soon as possible or appoint a qualified person to
undertake the investigation on his or her behalf.
Any student who is determined, after an investigation, to have
engaged in bullying in violation of this policy, and the bullying
behavior is within the scope of the school’s jurisdiction, will
be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to,
suspension, and/or expulsion consistent with the District’s
discipline policy; and/or athletic/activity board review. Students
engaged in bullying behavior may be referred to local law
enforcement authorities.
By law, bullying also is prohibited through the transmission of
information from a computer that is accessed at a non-school
related location, activity, function, or program or from the use of
technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or
used by District 211 if the bullying causes a substantial disruption
to the educational process or orderly operation of the school.
Consistent with rules governing student privacy rights, the
parent(s)/guardian(s) of every student involved in an alleged
incident of bullying shall be promptly informed and made aware
of the availability of social work services, counseling, school
psychological services, other interventions, and restorative
measures.
A reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act
of bullying is prohibited. A student’s act of reprisal or retaliation
will be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited
to, suspension and/or expulsion consistent with the District’s
discipline policy and/or athletic/activity board review.
A student will not be punished for reporting bullying or supplying
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information, even if the administrator’s investigation concludes
that no bullying occurred. However, knowingly making a false
accusation or providing knowingly false information will be treated
as bullying for purposes of determining any consequences or other
appropriate remedial actions.
Cyber-Bullying
Students are not permitted to use personal devices in school or
to use the District’s technologies, including District network and
District access to:
1. Take pictures of anyone that will cause embarrassment
and/or harm to that individual. Any unauthorized audio or
video recording of any student or sta member, and/or any
unauthorized distribution of any image or recording of any
student or sta member without the full knowledge and
consent of the individual being recorded is not permitted.
Such conduct may also be illegal.
2. Create, post, re-post, or transfer any discriminatory,
confidential, threatening, libelous, obscene or slanderous
comments about District 211, its employees, students, parents
or community members.
3. Send mean or threatening email. Students should never
discuss inappropriate topics when emailing, texting or posting
on social media – even if such discussion is considered to be in
a joking manner by students. Likewise, students should never
respond to messages or posts that are suggestive, obscene,
belligerent or harassing.
Excessive Show of Aection
Excessive physical demonstrations of aection are inappropriate
in school.
False Fire & Safety Alarms
A false fire or safety alarm triggered by a student is a serious
oense that endangers the safety of students and sta and causes
significant disruption to the school environment. Examples of false
safety alarms can include, but are not limited to, maliciously or
intentionally activating a fire or lockdown alarm when no threat
to safety exists, causing a fire or smoke alarm to activate as a
result of prohibited behavior such as vaping or smoking, or acting
in any way that prompts the school to enter into a lockdown.
Students engaging in such behavior are subject to referral to
law enforcement and may be recommended for expulsion or
placement at an alternative education setting.
Hall Passes
Students must have a hall pass when in any non-option area
or while classes are in session. Altering passes or failing to
produce a pass while in these areas results in restriction of hall
pass privileges. Students are to report directly to the destination
indicated on the hall pass.
I.D. Cards
Students are required to present a physical student ID card
or current ID card through Infinite Campus upon entering the
building, throughout the school day, leaving and returning from
authorized o-campus, and during school-related afterschool
activities. The I.D. card should be worn around the neck and
visible at all times during the school day. Any I.D. lanyard other
than the school-issued lanyard must be approved at the discretion
of school sta. Students may not embellish their I.D. card with
any drawing or writing. Students must have their I.D. card in
their possession when participating in, or attending, any school-
related extracurricular activity. I.D. cards must be surrendered
upon request of any sta member, including bus drivers and
student supervisors. The card must be shown to the sta member
on duty when entering or leaving the building for any purpose,
entering buses, checking out media materials, making up tests,
and gaining entrance to school activities and athletic events.
Students without an I.D. card on a school-issued lanyard must
obtain a replacement card or lanyard immediately upon entering
the school building. A $3 fee may be charged to replace a lost or
invalid I.D. card or school lanyard. If a temporary I.D. is issued to
a student, privileges such as o-campus may be revoked. Further
disciplinary consequences may apply for failure to properly display
the current I.D. card or surrender upon request.
Leaving Campus
Once students have arrived at school, they may not leave the
school campus without permission of a school ocial. Students
must check-in and out of the attendance oce if they arrive late
or have plans to leave early.
Loitering
Loitering in corridors, washrooms, and parking lots is
prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Students must
be in assigned areas during the scheduled school day. Loitering
in the hallways can disrupt learning for other students. Students
should leave the campus after their last class. Exceptions to
this are: a teacher or administrator conference, detention, or
extracurricular activities. Students who cause a disruption after
school, and who are not participating in a sanctioned, supervised
extracurricular activity or in an approved area of the building, may
be subject to disciplinary consequences.
Detention
Detention is the assignment of an additional period of supervised
study. Primarily, students are assigned to detention to make
up class time lost as a result of behavior violations, truancy,
or tardiness. Failure to serve detention can result in additional
detentions and the issuance of additional consequences including
suspension. Student jobs and extracurricular activities are not valid
reasons for missing detentions.
Loss of Parking Privileges
Students may lose the privilege of parking on school property as a
consequence for conduct that violates the student conduct policy
or behavioral expectations. At the discretion of school personnel,
the loss of this privilege may be temporary or permanent without
refund. Students who manipulate and/or use counterfeit permits
will be subject to disciplinary action including loss of permit and
future parking privileges.
Suspension
Students can be suspended from school for continued misbehavior
or a single act of gross disobedience or misconduct for a maximum
of 10 consecutive school days. A suspended student is not
permitted in school or on school grounds during the day, in the
evening, or on a weekend while the suspension is in eect. In
addition, students who are suspended are not permitted to attend
work-study jobs or participate in extracurricular activities or school
events. A parent conference may be required for a student to be
readmitted to school after suspension. Students are responsible
to make arrangements with the classroom teacher to complete
all work missed during a suspension.
Social suspension from any event taking place outside of
the school day may also be utilized by the principalship. The
principalship may invoke social suspension in addition to school
suspension.
Students may be oered the opportunity to attend an in-school
suspension or alternative consequence at the discretion of the
principalship for certain oenses in place of an out-of-school
suspension. Failure to attend an assigned consequence may
result in an out-of-school suspension.
Suspension Procedures
1. Before suspension, the student shall be provided a conference
during which the charges will be explained and the student
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will be given an opportunity to respond to the charges.
2. When the student’s presence poses a continuing danger to
persons or property or an ongoing threat of disruption to the
educational process, a pre-suspension conference is NOT
required and the student can be immediately suspended. In
such cases, the notice and conference shall follow as soon as
practicable.
3. Any suspension shall be reported immediately to the student’s
parent(s)/guardian(s). A written notice of the suspension shall
state the reasons for the suspension, including any school
rule which was violated, and provide notice to the parent(s)/
guardian(s) of their right to a suspension review hearing.
4. When parent(s)/guardian(s) disagree with a suspension, the
parent(s)/guardian(s) may seek to appeal the suspension to the
principal. Should the parent(s)/guardian(s) not be satisfied with
the outcome of an administrative appeal with the principal,
the parent(s)/guardian(s) may request a formal hearing to
review the suspension in accordance with established Board
of Education policies for such hearings.
5. Upon written request of the parent(s)/guardian(s), a formal
review of the suspension shall be conducted and a hearing
will be held. At the hearing, the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s)
may appear and discuss the suspension with the hearing
ocer appointed by the Superintendent. The student may be
represented by counsel. After presentation of the evidence
by the student and school, the hearing ocer will prepare a
written summary of the evidence for the Board of Education.
After review of the hearing ocer’s report, the Board shall
take such action as it finds appropriate.
Expulsion
The Board of Education may expel a student for gross
disobedience or misconduct for a definite period of time not to
exceed two calendar years. A student may be suspended for up
to a maximum of 10 consecutive school days pending action on
the recommendation of the administration to expel. Due process
will be observed.
Expulsion Procedures
1. Before expulsion, the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) shall
be provided written notice of the time, place, and purpose
of a hearing by registered or certified mail requesting the
appearance of the parent(s)/guardian(s). If requested, the
student shall have a hearing, at the time and place designated
in the notice, conducted by a hearing ocer appointed by the
Board of Education. The hearing ocer shall report to the
Board the evidence presented at the hearing and the Board
shall take such final action as it finds appropriate.
2. During the expulsion hearing, the student and his or her
parent(s)/guardian(s) may be represented by counsel, present
witnesses and evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. At the
expulsion hearing, the hearing ocer shall hear evidence of
whether the student is guilty of the gross disobedience or
misconduct as charged. After receipt of the hearing ocer’s
written summary of the evidence, the Board shall decide the
issue of guilt and take such action as it finds appropriate.
3. In lieu of a recommendation of expulsion, the student may
be administratively transferred to an alternative school
established under the Safe Schools Act (105 ILCS5/13A) where
appropriate.
4. All transfer students serving terms of suspension or expulsion
from any public or private out-of-state or Illinois school must
serve the entire duration of the suspension or expulsion before
enrolling in District 211.
Gross Disobedience or Misconduct
(Suspension, Expulsion)
Gross disobedience or misconduct can occur at school or
school activities, on or o school property, on a school bus, at
a school-sponsored function, at a school-related event, or at an
event reasonably related to school, and applies to interactions
and communications that take place involving person-to-person
contact between individuals, written communication, or via any
form of electronic transmission or communication, including the
use of social media.
Illinois School Code states that students may be suspended or
expelled for gross disobedience or misconduct.
Types of behavior that are considered gross disobedience or
misconduct include, but are not limited to:
• Repeated or willful behavior which shows disregard for
school rules and regulations.
• Insubordination to any school personnel (administrators,
teachers, and all Certified and non-certified sta).
• Acts that endanger or harm the health, safety, and welfare
of others.
• Behavior in which the student tries to harass, intimidate, or
frighten, directly or indirectly, any student or school employee.
• Sexual harassment or assault of any student or school
personnel.
• Possessing, distributing, or accessing lewd or pornographic
images, including of oneself, whether stored, transmitted, or
generated electronically or in the form of written material or
pictures.
• Fighting or assaulting any person.
• Direct threat against the life of a student, sta member, or
other person associated with a school event.
• Hazing, bullying, or taunting; or attempting to intimidate or
harass, directly or subtly, any school personnel, student, or
other individual present at any event associated with the
District.
• Use of profane or obscene language.
• Excessive truancy, tardiness, or class-cutting after warnings.
• Theft, destruction of property, or possession of stolen property
belonging to the school, sta, or other students or any other
person associated with a school event.
• Unauthorized access or misuse of a computer program or
network, and/or any creation or use of Internet webpages,
social media, or email that materially or substantially interferes
with, disrupts, or deleteriously aects any sta member,
student, or the educational process.
• Any unauthorized audio or video recording of any student
or sta member, and/or any unauthorized distribution of any
image or recording of any student or sta member without the
full knowledge and consent of the individual being recorded.
• Unauthorized use of electronic communication devices.
• Possession, use, sale, or distribution of any intoxicant, alcoholic
beverage, “look-alike” alcoholic beverage, illegal drug, “look-
alike” drug, or narcotic, or exhibiting the odor of alcohol or any
illegal drug, narcotic, or controlled substance. This prohibition
includes any attempt to sell or solicitation to obtain an illegal
substance.
• Possession, control, transfer, use or attempt to use, threat to
use, conspiracy to use, or aiding or abetting use of a weapon.
For purposes of this policy, a weapon includes guns, rifles,
shotguns, knives, brass knuckles, billy clubs, chains, bombs,
flares, smoke bombs, explosives, incendiary devices, devices
designed to incapacitate through electro-shock (i.e. Tasers
and stun weapons), or any item defined by applicable federal
or state law as a weapon, and look-alikes of these types of
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weapons. Such items as baseball bats, tools, bottles, locks,
sticks, pencils, laser pointers, or pens also will be considered
weapons when used or attempted to be used to cause bodily
harm. Attempt to use includes any threat to use.
• Participation in games of chance.
• Commission of a felony.
• Act(s) of arson.
• Gang activity.
• Bomb threat.
• Setting o a false fire alarm.
• Possession and/or use of any laser device.
• Any student behavior or activity that actually causes or
reasonably forecasts the occurrence of substantial disruption
or interference with school or school activities.
A “look-alike” is any substance or item which is not, but
reasonably appears to be, or is represented to be, the real
substance or item. Examples are a toy gun which is very dicult
to distinguish, except upon close examination, from an actual
gun; or a green leafy plant material which is not, but is claimed,
believed, or appears to be, marijuana.
“Possession” means having any knowledge of, or any control
over, an item. Control includes, but is not limited to, having access
to an item in a school locker, personal eects, a vehicle, or other
place where the item is located. It is not necessary that a student
intend to control the item. A student may acquire knowledge of
an item visually, by being told about the item, or through other
sensory perception. A student’s knowledge will be determined
based on the surrounding circumstances, not just the student’s
statements. For example, “forgetting” that an item is in one’s
locker, personal eects, or vehicle does not constitute lack of
knowledge. Also, for example, coming onto school grounds
or to a school-sponsored event in a vehicle which the student
knows contains an item constitutes possession of that item,
even if the vehicle or the item is not the student’s. This provision
on possession applies to any policy or rule which regulates
or prohibits possession of any item, such as weapons or drug
paraphernalia, such substances as tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and
look-alikes of such items or substances.
A “gang” means any ongoing organization, association, or
group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal,
having as one of its primary activities the commission of one or
more criminal acts or acts in violation of school rules, which has
an identifiable name or identifying sign or symbol, and whose
members individually or collectively engage in, or have engaged
in, a pattern of criminal gang activity or activity relating to the
violation of school rules. “Gang activity” includes, but is not
limited to, any act in furtherance of the gang and possession or
use of gang symbols, such as drawings, hand signs, and attire.
“Harassment” includes any unwelcome verbal or physical
conduct, contact or communication, whether by in-person contact,
written communication or via any form of electronic transmission
that is motivated by or related to race, creed, color, age,
religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual
orientation, disability, military service, being a victim of domestic
or sexual violence, use of lawful products while not at school,
or any other unlawful basis of discrimination, and that creates
an intimidating, hostile or oensive educational environment.
Although harassment may take many dierent forms, examples
include name-calling and other derogatory comments, jokes,
gestures, posting or distribution of derogatory pictures, notes or
grati (whether written or conveyed electronically), and pushing
or hitting or other forms of physical aggression.
School Threats and Threat Assessments
To keep school communities safe, sta, parents, students, and
community members must report all threat-related behaviors. A
threat is an expression of intent to do harm or act out violently
against someone or something. Threats may be verbal, written,
drawn, posted on the Internet or made by gesture. Threats must
be taken seriously, investigated, and responded to.
All threat making behavior by a student shall be reported to
school administration who will activate the threat assessment and
investigation process. A student threat assessment will be initiated
when behaviors include, but are not limited to, serious violence
or violence with intent to harm or kill, verbal/written threats to
harm/kill others, Internet website/MSN threats to harm/kill others,
possession of weapons (including replicas), bomb threats and fire
setting. Assessment teams that include administrators, student
support personnel, and a member of the police will conduct
threat assessments to ascertain the level of threat and initiate
interventions and school responses.
Law enforcement ocials are notified in every instance of threats
against school safety. School ocials work closely with police
to conduct thorough investigations to ensure the safety of all
students, sta, and the community.
Mandate to Report Clear and Present Danger
As a component of legislation pertaining to the legal right of
individuals to carry a concealed weapon, Illinois State Law also
requires school personnel to report to the Illinois State Police any
person determined to pose a “Clear and Present Danger.”
Any student may be considered to pose a Clear and Present
Danger if the individual demonstrates threatening physical or
verbal behavior; violent, suicidal, or assaultive threats; or other
actions or behaviors deemed potentially dangerous by school
personnel. Upon making this determination, school personnel
will notify the student’s parent(s) of the potential danger and will
submit documentation to the Illinois State Police.
It is important that parents and students understand the legal
mandate that compels school personnel to report behaviors
deemed to pose a clear and present danger.
Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs
In partnership with our Regional Oce of Education, District 211
maintains an Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP)
to support students at risk of academic failure or are at risk of
dropping out of school. ALOP Student Advocates partner with
building administration and sta to improve attendance and
academic performance.
Alternative Learning Academy
Township High School District 211’s Alternative Learning Academy
is a school intended to educate disruptive students who would
otherwise be subject to suspension or expulsion. This program
will provide such students with a direct connection to District 211
programming and oer students additional academic and social-
emotional support. After reviewing due process, such students
may be administratively transferred to the Alternative Learning
Academy or another alternative school created under the Safe
Schools Act (105 ILCS5/13A).
Discrimination
Students and sta have a right to learn and work in an environment
in which all are respected and valued. Such an environment is free
of all forms of harassment and discrimination due to race, sex,
sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, or disability.
It is the policy of High School District 211 to prohibit discrimination.
It is your right to be treated fairly. Any student who violates the
discrimination policy may be suspended up to five (5) days, or
may face expulsion.
It is a violation of the discrimination policy to:
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• Make stereotypical or demeaning remarks. Such remarks
include name calling, racial slurs, or “jokes” pertaining to
one’s race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin,
or disability.
• Display or circulate written or visual materials in which the
language or conduct:
a. results in a substantial interruption of school or school
activities; or
b. creates a hostile, intimidating, or oensive environment
that interferes with or disrupts any student’s right to fully
participate in school or activities.
• Deface school property or materials with the intent to demean.
• Damage, deface, or destroy the private property of an
individual.
• Make threats which harass or intimidate another person.
• Physically threaten or harm someone.
Students who believe they have been the object of harassment or
discriminatory behavior may report their complaints by:
• Directly telling the alleged harasser to stop the oensive
behavior.
• Notifying a teacher, counselor, or administrator who shall
report the incident to the aected student’s assistant principal.
Hazing
Hazing includes any humiliating or dangerous activity expected of
a student in order to join a group, activity, sport, or club, regardless
of that student’s willingness to participate. Hazing is a violation
of the Athletic and Competitive Activity Policy, as well as Board of
Education policy. Penalties may include suspension or expulsion
from school, as well as suspension or expulsion from athletic and
competitive activities.
Title IX and Sexual Harassment
The Board of Education has adopted policies which prohibit sexual
harassment in its schools. The policies define forms of verbal or
physical sexual conduct which constitute sexual harassment.
The school has a responsibility to provide students with a learning
environment free from sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, demeaning or insulting sexual remarks or conduct, and
forced physical contact of a sexual nature.
Conduct which has the eect of creating a hostile or oensive
environment might include sex-oriented, uncomfortable or
inappropriate physical contact, verbal joking, teasing, questions,
anecdotes, or oensive personal remarks of a sexual nature.
Any student who abuses another student through any sexually
harassing conduct or communication, whether via in-person
contact, written communication, or via any form of electronic
transmission or communication, shall have violated the policy
whether such conduct occurs on school grounds, at school events,
or on the school bus. Depending on the incident, violators of the
policy can either be suspended from school or face expulsion.
A student who feels he or she has been sexually harassed
by any person (1) directly tell the alleged harasser to stop his
or her oensive behavior; and/or (2) report the incident to a
teacher, counselor, or administrator who shall report the matter
immediately to the principal. Each school has a designated ADA/
Title IX Coordinator designated to respond to matters of sexual
harassment. The student making the complaint is not required to
file a complaint with a particular administrator and may request
to speak with a person of the same gender. The ADA/Title IX
Coordinator at James B. Conant High School is Assistant
Principal Jeannette Ardell, and she can be reached at 700 E.
Cougar Trail Homan Estates, IL 60169-3659; 847-755-3612;
or via email at [email protected].
Regardless of how the student chooses to report the alleged
sexual harassment, a student’s good faith action in reporting will
not adversely aect the student’s education, grades, curriculum,
or record. However, if a student or witness is found to have been
intentionally dishonest in making a report, the student or witness
shall be subject to discipline.
Title IX and Athletics & Activities
Eric Wenckowski, director of athletics and student activities,
serves as the Title IX coordinator for the purposes of ensuring
gender equity in regard to activities and athletic opportunities. Any
concerns regarding limited access to the District’s extracurricular
programs or activities based on sex discrimination can be
communicated to Mr. Wenckowski, who can be reached at 1750
S. Roselle Road, Palatine, IL 60067-7336; 847-755-6770; or via
email at [email protected].
Pranks
Any student who commits any mischievous act of vandalism,
disruptive behavior, and/or engages in gross misconduct will be
subject to a range of sanctions and penalties as listed below, up to
and including expulsion. Students who commit such behaviors, or
act in concert with others who do by arranging, planning, devising,
and/or participating in the behavior by mutual understanding and
with knowledge and consent, may be subject to any or all of the
following disciplinary actions, depending upon the nature and
severity of their behaviors:
• Exclusion from any regular or special event(s) or activity
(example: prom, homecoming, etc.).
• Exclusion from any athletic contest(s) or activity program(s).
• Loss of privileges.
• Athletic/activity board review, if applicable.
• Exclusion from final examination exemption.
• Exclusion from graduation exercises.
• Restitution.
• Suspension.
• Expulsion.
Disabling Products
Any student who possesses and/or discharges a “stink” bomb,
mace, pepper spray, any noxious substance, or other disabling
products on or adjacent to school property or at a school event
will be subject to discipline.
Possession or use of these devices or substances is reckless
conduct which:
a. can cause fear, mass alarm, disturbance, disruption, and bodily
injury;
b. endangers the health and safety of students and sta by
exposing them to acrid, debilitating odors which these devices
and substances can emit;
c. may cause the evacuation of any area of the school, thereby
imposing additional risks while emergency measures are
used to exit the school, particularly during severe weather
conditions.
Any student who possesses, uses, or threatens to use
these devices or substances, or acts in concert with
others who do by arranging, planning, devising, and/or
participating in the behavior by mutual understanding and
with knowledge and consent commits gross misconduct.
Administration of this policy shall be consistent with Board
policies concerning student discipline, specifically sub-section
JG. Disciplinary action may include any or all of the following,
depending upon the nature and severity of the disabling products
and the circumstances of their possession and/or use or threat
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to use:
• Suspension;
• Loss of o-campus privileges for the duration of high school
years;
• Restitution;
• Exclusion from any (special or regular) event(s), athletic
contest(s), or activity program(s);
• Athletic/activity board review, if applicable;
• Expulsion (in accordance with the provisions of Student
Conduct Policy-JFC).
• Referral to an alternative school.
Vaping/Smoking/Tobacco/E-Cigarettes
Students may not vape, smoke, possess, or use tobacco or nicotine
or any “look-alike” tobacco substance in any form anywhere on
school property. This policy applies to all tobacco derivatives
and Electronic Cigarettes. For the purpose of this policy, the term
Electronic Cigarettes is defined as the following:
“Electronic cigarette” refers to any oral device that provides a
vapor of liquid nicotine, and/or other substance, and the use or
inhalation of which simulates smoking. The term shall include
any such devices, whether they are manufactured, distributed,
marketed or sold as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, or under any
other product name or descriptor. Many Vape and E-cigarette
products contain THC. THC is the primary psychoactive component
found in cannabis. The use and possession of such products in
school are a violation of school code and state law. E-cigarettes
and Vaping and the use of similar products is detrimental to
the health and well-being of adolescents. All interventions and
responses to students using or in possession of these products
are intended to change behavior, improve student health and
decision-making, and keep the school environment safe.
Responses for violating the smoking/tobacco policy are:
• Smoking/tobacco products/devices will be confiscated by
administration at which time a student’s parent/guardian will
be contacted to discuss returning the confiscated property to
the parent/guardian. Administration will not return smoking
tobacco products/devices to any student, regardless of age.
• Students may be required to participate in an educational
online program that addresses, nicotine, addiction, and
dangerous behaviors.
• The student may be assigned to in-school suspension and
require a parent conference. The student will be referred to
Participate in online or in-person vaping and healthy decision-
making education program.
• The student may be suspended from school and a parent
conference will be held.
• The student may be subject to referral to police where local
ordinance or state law prohibits possession and/or use of
tobacco or vaping products by unauthorized individuals.
• Activation of a fire alarm as a result of vaping or smoking
will result in suspension and may result in referral to law
enforcement.
This Policy applies to activities before, during, and after school
hours. If use of a vaping device activates a fire alarm resulting in
school-wide building evacuation, disciplinary consequences up-
to-and including recommendation for expulsion or transfer to an
alternative program and referral to law enforcement may result.
Gangs
Students may not recruit other students in school for membership
in non-school sponsored clubs or organizations, including gangs,
hate groups, and/or cults. A student who possesses, displays, or
uses gang language, emblems, or symbols may be suspended
and a parent conference held. Continued such misconduct
may result in a recommendation of expulsion or transfer to an
alternative school program. Students engaged in any gang
related behavior, which may include recruitment, intimidation,
or threat to safety may be subject to suspension and referral to
law enforcement agencies. A second incident of gang-related
misconduct or intimidation may result in an indefinite suspension
and a recommendation of expulsion. If a student commits violence
on other students, sta, or school property the student will be
suspended, pending a possible recommendation of expulsion or
transfer to an alternative school program.
Students who are approached by individuals or groups
representing a gang or engaging in gang activity should
immediately inform a counselor, assistant principal, or police
consultant.
Visitors
For the protection of students and school property, visitors are
subject to administrative approval.
Our supervision and security sta are diligent to observe and
monitor all trac coming onto school grounds and into the school
building, and safety of our students is the priority.
All visitors must secure permission at the oce or front receiving
desk upon entering the school. Visitors are required to show a
valid I.D. and will be asked to wear a visitor I.D. and lanyard.
third party food deliveries are not permitted. Delivery persons will
be denied access to the building. Families are asked to limit the
frequency with which deliveries are made to the school.
Advance approval must be obtained for student visitors. Students
wishing to bring a visitor to school must submit a written request,
signed by their parents, several days in advance of the visit.
Requests must be approved by the assistant principal. Schools
reserve the right to restrict visitors.
Vandalism
A student who vandalizes or abuses school property will be
suspended pending a parent conference. The length of the
suspension will be determined at the conference. The student
must pay for the damage, may face expulsion proceedings, may
be referred to an alternative setting, and may be referred to the
police.
Search & Seizure
To maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect
the safety and welfare of students and school personnel, school
authorities may search a student’s person and/or personal eects,
including but not limited to purses, wallets, bookbags, backpacks,
electronic devices of any kind, cell phones, networks, the student’s
electronic storage locker or student email account, and/or
automobile and may seize any contraband materials discovered
in the search in accordance with Illinois law and the authority and
guidelines established by the United States Supreme Court, and
other federal law, state law, and school policies and procedures.
Students who refuse to cooperate or fully comply with the terms
of a search conducted by school personnel may be determined
to have violated the student conduct policy for the behavior in
question and may be subject to disciplinary consequences.
Repeated incidents of refusal to submit to search or cooperate
with school administrators is considered Gross Disobedience or
Misconduct and will result in referral to the principal.
School ocials will conduct occasional searches using canine
units. Canine searches may include any area of the school or
parking lot.
Video Surveillance Monitoring
Board of Education Policy KKB established and authorizes the
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use of overt video surveillance cameras and monitors on District
property to promote safety and security, deter inappropriate or
illegal activity, and to provide evidence of crime or violation of
school code. To ensure the proper use of the recorded images,
the use of the system for surveillance shall be limited to the
functions delineated in Board Policy. Only those authorized by
the designated administrative agent or the Superintendent of
Schools will have access to ongoing operation and/or use of the
video images produced. Any review of the video images shall
be conducted consistent with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act and the Illinois School Student Records Act. Video
files commonly qualify as a student record and their release must
be authorized by school authorities. Images may be archived
if, in the opinion of the designated administrator, it documents
an event considered to be of such significance that a historical
record is desirable.
Clubs and Activities
Participation in clubs and activities provides excellent opportunities
for students to broaden their experiences and to meet other
students and teachers. With this opportunity, comes the
responsibility that students exhibit behavior that does not infringe
upon privileges of others or reflect poorly upon themselves or
the school. Students who wish to participate in extracurricular
activities must agree to abide by an activity code of conduct
provided to them by their activity sponsor. In addition, certain
clubs and activities are subject to the same academic eligibility
requirements as athletics (see following list). Consult your school’s
activity director for these requirements.
There are more than 60 organizations to meet the needs and
interests of all students. Among the many groups available at
our five schools are:
Competitive Groups
(all participants are subject to the same behavior policies and
procedure as athletes)*
Chess Team* Science Olympiad*
Debate Team* Special Olympics*
Esports Flag Squad*
Speech Team* Math Team*
Student Congress Club* Model United Nations*
Worldwide Youth in Competitive Dance Squad*
actiVitieS
A faculty member council selects the students who will become
members of the National Honor Society. This committee evaluates
each eligible candidate, with input from other sta members.
When the selection process is complete, the eligible candidates
are notified whether or not they have been granted membership.
Questions regarding the selection process should be addressed
to the principal or the National Honor Society sponsor.
More detailed information regarding the National Honor Society
process is available on the school website, under Activities/NHS.
Student Government
The amount of student government in District 211 schools is
determined by students’ willingness to accept responsibility
for conduct and control of activities. Student government is a
valuable part of education in a democratic society; thus, student
participation is encouraged.
Student Council represents and serves the entire student body.
Student concerns and opinions are relayed by council members
to the administration. The council supervises financial projects
for activities and charitable purposes, plans and promotes social
events (such as homecoming activities), and consults with school
ocials when an anticipated policy change will aect students.
Absence and Participation in After-School
Activities
Students attending activities must follow the same rules that apply
during the school day. A student who is absent from school for
all or part of a school day may not attend or participate in any
after-school event without the permission of the principalship.
Rules apply to off-campus as well as on-campus activities.
Students will be expected to abide by the Code of Behavior
outlined below. Unacceptable conduct at a social or athletic
event may result in suspension from school, social probation,
and/or social suspension.
Code of Behavior for School Events
Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege extended
to all students in High School District 211. Students have an
opportunity to participate in and enjoy social and athletic events
within the intended purposes of the function. With this opportunity
comes the responsibility that students exhibit behavior which
does not infringe upon the privileges of others. With this in mind,
I understand that I am expected to adhere to the following code
of behavior at all school events:
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Science & Engineering Club* Scholastic Bowl Squad*
Science Bowl Team*
Performing Arts
Band Drama Club Orchestra
Choir Dramatic Productions Variety Show
Color Guard Orchesis Dance Club
Career Clubs
Business Professionals of Family, Career &
America** Community Leaders
Health Occupation of America (FCCLA)**
Students of America
(HOSA)**
Publications
Literary Magazine Newspaper Yearbook
Student Government
Class Ocers Student Council*
Honors
Modern Music Masters National Honor Society*
Special Interest
The school strives to have clubs and activities for a wide variety
of interests. Please check the school website for the most
current list of special interest clubs and activities.
* All participants in these activities must meet the same
academic rules as student-athletes
** Participants in these activities who are involved in
competitions must meet the same academic rules as
student-athletes
National Honor Society
Each school has a chapter of National Honor Society which must
follow the guidelines established by the national organization. One
of the highest school honors a student can receive is membership
in National Honor Society.
Membership is based on scholarship, service, leadership, and
character. The criteria of scholarship is used only to determine
a student’s initial eligibility. To be a candidate for membership,
a junior must have a cumulative grade point average of at least
3.000 for grades 9 and 10. A senior must have a cumulative
average of at least 3.000 through grade 11. From these
candidates, National Honor Society members are selected based
on excellence demonstrated in the remaining areas of service,
leadership, and character.
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atHleticS & comPetitiVe actiVitieS
High School District 211 athletic programs adhere to the by-laws
of the Illinois High School Association (I.H.S.A.) that governs
interscholastic athletics. District 211 competes in interscholastic
athletics in badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-
country, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, indoor and outdoor
track, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo,
wrestling, competitive dance, and cheerleading.
High School District 211 schools are members of the Mid-Suburban
League. In addition to league contests, many teams engage in
non-conference competitions. At the conclusion of each season,
each school participates in I.H.S.A. sponsored tournaments.
Interscholastic Eligibility
To be eligible for participation in interscholastic athletics,
students must have a current physical on file with the school
nurse. Physicals are valid for thirteen months; therefore, students
• I will display respect, consideration, and courtesy for students,
sta, and visitors in our school.
• I will show self-control at all times and accept the decisions
of school ocials.
• I am responsible for my own behavior at all times and will not
let the crowds control my actions.
• I understand that any behavior expected of me during the
regular school day must also be exhibited at all activities.
If a student’s behavior infringes on another person’s privileges
and opportunities, that behavior is unacceptable.
Social Probation and Suspension
Whenever it has been determined that a student’s conduct has
been disruptive at a school-sponsored social or athletic event, or
when the student fails to follow the rules of acceptable conduct
at such an event, the principalship may invoke social probation
or suspension. Social suspension also may be utilized when the
principalship deems a student’s behavior as gross misconduct
(reference Board of Education Policy JFC) or could jeopardize
the safety of students and sta. In these cases, the principalship
may invoke social suspension in addition to school suspension.
The duration of the social probation or social suspension is
established at the discretion of the principalship in consideration
of the severity and frequency of the student’s misbehavior up to
a maximum of 12 months.
courses in addition to attaining a specified combination of grade
point average and S.A.T. or A.C.T. composite score.
A detailed explanation of these requirements is available from
your school’s athletic director or in the student services oce.
Athletic and Competitive Activity Policies and
Procedures
One purpose of an athletic and competitive activity program is
to provide students wholesome competition on an interscholastic
level. A necessary corollary to this purpose is the development
in students of a sense of dedication and establishment of high
standards of conduct and attitude. Because participants represent
their school, they are expected to represent high standards of
morality and conduct the year around.
To participate in the Athletic and Competitive Activity Program,
the student and his or her parents shall be required to attend a
mandatory “meet the coach/sponsor” team meeting at which
parents and the student will be informed about training and
participation rules and the function of the Athletic/Activity Board.
Misconduct among participants shall include oenses such as the
possession or use of tobacco in any form, vaping, possession or
use of alcohol or drugs, theft, dishonesty, and other misconduct.
Training rules are in eect for all 12 months.
Students who are found to be involved in such misconduct will
face disciplinary action according to procedures outlined in section
B, Disciplinary Procedures. When alcohol or drugs in any form
are present at student parties, it is recommended that students
involved in athletics or activities leave the party immediately.
A participant who admits to a drug, alcohol, or tobacco related
problem to a school sta member before a reported training
rule violation occurs will be referred to the athletic/activity
director. A conference with the student and his/her parents will
be conducted. After considering all information pertinent to the
student’s problem, the athletic/activity director will confer with
the principal before releasing a decision.
All participants in I.H.S.A. athletics or competitive activities must
sign a consent to random testing for all performance enhancing
banned substances.
A. Athletic/Activity Board
The Athletic/Activity Board is the disciplinary arm of the athletic
and competitive activity program. It is composed of the following
individuals:
Athletic/activity director – Chair
Selected members of the coaching/activity sta
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are advised to schedule physical examinations annually prior to
expiration of their previous physical to ensure eligibility throughout
the following school year. IHSA physical forms can be found on
the District 211 website. They also must have a signed parent
permission form and an athletic emergency medical authorization
card during the online athletic and activity registration process.
In order to be eligible to participate in athletics and competitive
activities, students must satisfy the eligibility requirements of both
the Illinois High School Association and District 211. High School
District 211 eligibility standards require a student to achieve a
minimum 2.0 grade point average at the end of semester 1 and
semester 2, as well as pass all courses. Failure to satisfy either
of these requirements will result in athletic or extracurricular
probation and may result in ineligibility. Students on probation
must adhere to specific academic interventions to continue to
compete in athletic or extracurricular programs. Information
regarding the specific criteria within the District’s standards
is available from the athletic director’s oce or the guidance
department.
Many competitive activities, including, Chess, Debate, FCCLA,
Flags, HOSA, Math Team, Model United Nations, National Honor
Society, Scholastic Bowl, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad,
Special Olympics, Speech, Student Congress, Student Council,
Worldwide Youth Science & Engineering, Auto Club, and Business
Professionals of America require that participants meet the same
academic eligibility rules as student-athletes.
Students also must meet the state requirements dealing with
residence, school attendance, out-of-school competition in sports,
outside awards, and age limits.
In all sports, coaches recommend athletes for awards based on
participation, training, sportsmanship, cooperation, and attitude.
Coaches may drop athletes from squads for irregular attendance
at practice. In addition, athletes may be dropped for lack of ability
to perform at the standards set for squad membership.
Collegiate Sports Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics during their
freshman year at an N.C.A.A. Division I or Division II college, high
school graduates must satisfy the requirements of the N.C.A.A.
bylaw. There also are special requirements for students who wish
to compete at the N.C.A.A. Division III or N.A.I.A. level.
These requirements vary depending on the year the student-
athlete will first enter college and whether enrollment is at
a N.C.A.A. Division I, II, III, or N.A.I.A. college. Included in the
requirements are successful completion of core curriculum
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District 211 central administration representative
When there is a need for the Athletic/Activity Board to meet
because of a rule infraction by a student in a competitive activity,
the director of student activities will serve on the Board in lieu of
the division head for athletics.
The Board shall meet after a request has been presented to
the athletic/activity director by the activity sponsor or coach to
consider a disciplinary case involving an athlete or individual in
a competitive activity (an activity that has a competitive season
and/or has a year ending culminating competition)). The Athletic/
Activity Board shall weigh the evidence that is presented and, after
considering the best interests of the student and the school, make
a decision on the disposition of the student’s case.
B. Disciplinary Procedures
After a participant has been given an opportunity for due process
and there is reason to conclude that the student has violated
Athletic/Activity Policies based upon available information, he/she
will be suspended from competition and/or practices pending a
disciplinary review and decision by the Athletic/Activity Board. The
parent will be notified of the rule violation and will be requested
to attend a Board meeting related to their student. The Board will
meet at the earliest opportunity but no later than ten school days
from the date of notification of the Board meeting to consider
the status of the student and render a decision. Generally, the
following process will be observed for both in/out-of-season
violations.
1. The Athletic/Activity Board verifies that the participant has
been made aware of rules of the sport or activity
2. Upon notice to the administration, either verbal or written, of
an alleged violation of the rules, the student will be informed
by the athletic/activity director of the nature of the oense and
suspended from competitions and/or practices. The athletic/
activity director will notify the student to appear at a meeting
of the Board. Parents will be notified of the rule violation
and requested to appear at the meeting. If the violation
occurs out-of-season, the participant will be informed by the
administration and the same procedures will be followed.
3. The Athletic/Activity Board will meet to review the situation.
The Board may invoke one or more of the following:
a. Dismiss the charges.
b. Place the student on probation for a specific length of time.
c. Invoke a suspension.
(1) The penalty for the violation will be established by the
Board after review of the severity of the infraction.
(2) When a suspension is invoked, the Athletic/
Activity Board will determine the season(s) in which
the penalty will begin.
(3) When a suspension is invoked for a drug, alcohol,
or tobacco violation, the student may be asked to
attend and successfully complete an educational
program recommended by the Athletic/Activity
Board. The cost of educational programs will be the
responsibility of the student’s parent.
A recommended penalty for first violation of possession/use of
alcohol, tobacco in any form, or drugs will be up to 25% of the
scheduled contests.
d. Drop the student from the sport(s) or activity(ies) for a
specific period of time.
e. Drop the student from participation in athletics or activities
for the remainder of his/her time in high school.
4. The decision of the Board will be communicated in writing to
the parent of the student.
C. General Rules
Suspected violations and/or rumors are to be directed to the
student’s immediate coach or sponsor. It is hoped that the coach
or sponsor can serve in a counseling role and directly inform the
participant of the allegations and the importance of correcting an
improper image. The District director of student activities should
be consulted if any doubt exists regarding the convening of an
Athletic/Activity Board.
Mid-Suburban League
East Division
Bualo Grove (Bison)
Elk Grove (Grenadiers)
Hersey (Huskies)
Prospect (Knights)
Rolling Meadows (Mustangs)
Wheeling (Wildcats)
West Division
Barrington (Broncos)
Conant (Cougars)*
Fremd (Vikings)*
Homan Estates (Hawks)*
Palatine (Pirates)*
Schaumburg (Saxons)*
*District 211 school
Sport Seasons
Boys Girls
Fall Cross Country Fall Cross Country
Football Golf
Golf Swimming
Soccer Tennis
Cheerleading (spirit) Volleyball
Cheerleading (spirit)
Winter Basketball Winter Basketball
Swimming Bowling
Wrestling Gymnastics
Cheerleading (comp.) Cheerleading (comp.)
Spring Baseball Spring Badminton
Gymnastics Lacrosse
Lacrosse Soccer
Tennis Softball
Track Track
Volleyball Water Polo
Water Polo
Accessibility Accommodations
Township High School District 211 will not discriminate on the
basis of disability against any qualified individual in accordance
with the provisions of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of
1990.
If an individual with a disability would like to request an
accommodation or auxiliary aid or service from the District, the
individual should make that request to the school’s designated
ADA administrator. The request should be made at least one
week in advance of the time that the accommodation will be
needed. While the District will make reasonable attempts to
accommodate requests made with less than one week advance
notice, the District will not be obligated. In most instances, the
District cannot be expected to fulfill such requests with less
than 72 hours advance notice. Requests for a sign language
interpreter may be made to the ADA coordinator or to the
District’s assistant to the superintendent.
In considering the request, the ADA Administrator may ask
for additional information from the individual making the
request in order to understand the nature and extent of the
accommodation being sought. The ADA Administrator will inform
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the individual making the request within three days whether the
accommodation will be provided. If the individual’s request is
denied, the individual may appeal the decision according to the
District’s Uniform Grievance Procedure. The Uniform Grievance
Procedure may be found on the District 211 website or may be
requested from the ADA administrator.
The School Visitation Rights Act
The School Visitation Act makes it mandatory for private
employers, local governments, and school Districts to permit
employees unpaid time off from work to attend necessary
educational or behavioral conferences at the school where their
children attend if the employer employs at least 50 employees.
Another provision of the act requires schools to make time
available for visitation during regular school hours and evening
hours. If you would like to see a copy of the act, or if you have any
questions about the School Visitation Rights Act, please contact
the Student Services Director at your school.
Health Services
A student who is ill may obtain a pass from a teacher and go to
the nurse’s oce. If the student must be sent home, a parent,
guardian or other responsible adult must give permission through
the nurse’s oce for the student to leave school.
No student who is ill may leave school without permission
of the nurse.
A student who is ill and absent from school due to a communicable
disease must see the nurse before returning to classes. Some
communicable diseases require a doctor’s release when the
student returns to school.
If a student is unable to participate in regular wellness or physical
education class for more than three days, the nurse must be
given a medical excuse from a physician stating the nature and
time limitation of the condition. A parent note is acceptable if the
time out of class is three days or less.
Vision and Hearing Screening
School nurses conduct vision and hearing screenings for all
transfer students and students receiving special education
services. Most screenings are done in the fall of each school year.
These screenings are not a substitute for a complete examination
and evaluation by a doctor.
Medications in Schools
Prescriptions and non-prescription medications will be given
according to the High School District 211 medication policy. Signed
authorization from the student’s physician and parent must be
on file in the health services oce. Only those medications that
are necessary to maintain the student during school hours or
at school events shall be administered by the school nurse or
designated school sta. Medication must be brought to the school
in the original package and given to the nurse. Medications will
be stored in a secure area in the nurse’s oce. At the end of the
treatment regime, the parent will be responsible for removing
any unused medication from the school. If not picked up by the
end of the year, the school nurse will dispose of the medications.
High School District 211 retains the right to reject requests for the
administration of medication.
Communicable/Chronic Infectious Diseases
Some communicable/chronic infectious diseases may pose
potential health problems for students in the school District. A
student known to have a communicable/chronic infectious disease
will be evaluated to determine if the student’s condition poses a
risk to others. An appropriate educational program for the student
will be determined by the Superintendent and school sta after
consultation with a team consisting of a medical advisor, school
nurse, school administrator, physician, and the student’s parents.
A student with a chronic infectious disease will be allowed to
attend school in a regular classroom setting unless the evaluation
determines the need to place specific limitations on attendance.
A student will be excluded from school for the period in which
there is high risk of transmitting the disease to other students
or employees. The privacy of a student known to have a chronic
infectious disease will be respected by maintaining confidential
records in accordance with federal and state privacy laws. In
certain cases, the Cook County Department of Public Health may
be informed of a student’s condition, and direct that student’s
attendance.
Optional Student Insurance
High School District 211 does not carry individual student accident
insurance coverage. Should parents feel student accident
coverage is necessary, information is available on the District
211 website at http://adc.d211.org/parentsstudents-2/student-
insurance/.
Injuries
Any school injury should be reported immediately to a sta
member. The student will be sent to the nurse for medical
attention. If parents have purchased student accident insurance
and need to make a claim, they may ask the school nurse to send
details of the accident report to them.
Home/Hospital Instruction
Home/hospital instruction is a short-term service provided to
students who will miss more than 10 consecutive school days or on
an ongoing intermittent basis during a school year. Students who
need to be educated temporarily away from the school building
due to a medical condition must submit the Illinois State Board
of Education Medical Certification for Home/Hospital Instruction
form signed by a Physician, MD, DO, APRN or PA to the student
services director at your student’s school prior to the start of
home/hospital instruction.
Drug and Alcohol Prevention
High School District 211 is aware of the chemical abuse problem
among some adolescents and is concerned about students’
welfare. Your school has a team of specially trained personnel
which provides services and programs to students and their
families aected by alcohol or drug use and abuse.
Students or parents who want help in treating this health problem
should call the student’s school counselor who may refer the family
to outside agencies for assistance.
Special Education
Students with disabilities of vision, hearing, orthopedic
impairment, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism,
emotional disabilities and other health impairments may
be eligible for special education services under the Federal
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. High School District 211
provides a continuum of special education programs, ranging from
minimal supplementary resource assistance to total instructional
programs. Students or parents may contact their school’s special
education department for information related to eligibility and
special education services.
Additionally, High School District 211 provides an array of related
services such as speech and language therapy, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, nursing services, and/or counseling.
Students with disabilities may receive related services as part
of their individualized education programs (IEPs). Your child’s
school will maintain related service logs that record the type and
number of minutes of the related service(s) administered to such
students. In accordance with Public Act 101-0515, copies of related
service logs will be available to parents/guardians at their child’s
annual review IEP meeting or upon request. The school District
may receive Medicaid funding for the delivery of related services.
If parents have a question or concern regarding services for their
eligible child, please contact Renée Erickson, director of special
education, at 847-755-6835.
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Peer Mediation
The peer mediation process gives students an opportunity to
resolve conflicts confidentially with their peers using a structured
format facilitated by specially trained students. The goal is to
develop a win-win solution to which both parties agree. Anyone
can refer two disputants to mediation, but the process is voluntary.
For further information, contact your counselor or administrator.
Student Supervisors
District employees monitor student behavior and assist in ensuring
safety and maintaining positive school environments. Student
Supervisors play an important role safeguarding students and
ensuring the school operates smoothly. Students are expected
to comply with directions from, and display respect toward and
all sta.
School Safety and Security Sta
School Safety and Security is a priority for all sta. Each school
has designated sta members whose primary responsibilities
is to ensure the security, safety, and well-being of all students,
personnel, and visitors. These sta members are identifiable and
tasked with working directly with school and District administration
in monitoring each campus, identifying areas for improved security
and safety, participating in emergency planning, and responding
to matters pertaining to safety and security.
Police Consultant
Each school is assigned a sworn police ocer who is employed
by the local police department. The police consultants’, or school
resource ocers’, primary role is to provide for the security
of the school and the safety of students and sta. All police-
related matters that occur within or connected to the school are
handled by the police consultant in coordination with school
administration. Police consultants are involved in school safety
planning, preparedness, and response. Additional functions of
the police consultant includes prevention of student delinquency,
provide law enforcement consultations and counseling, participate
in classroom presentations, assistance with sta development
activities, and response to all other student and school police-
related matters.
Reciprocal Reporting Agreements
In compliance with Illinois School Code, High School District 211
has developed agreements with local law enforcement agencies
for the reciprocal reporting of criminal oenses committed by
students. The intent is to exchange information, to the extent
permitted by law, in order to maintain safe, healthy, and non-
Section 504
In accordance with Public Act 102-1072, Township High School
District 211 is committed to facilitating a parent’s understanding of
and participation in Section 504 Plan meetings. This includes the
provision of interpreter services for parents whose native language
is not English or a sign language interpreter for parents who are
deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the translation of finalized vital
Section 504 Plan documents. The District will make reasonable
eorts to comply with interpreter requests and in the absence
of qualified interpreters on sta, the District may use telephonic
and virtual interpreters. Parents have the right to request that an
interpreter provided by the school District serve no other role
during a Section 504 Plan meeting. To request an interpreter or
the translation of vital Section 504 Plan documents, please contact
your child’s case manager. If you have any questions or concerns
about interpretation services during IEP meetings or the translation
of vital special education documents, please contact Brigit Cain,
Student Services Director, at 847-755-3626.
IEP
In accordance with Public Act 102-1072, Township High School
District 211 is committed to facilitating a parent’s understanding
of and participation in special education/IEP meetings. This
includes the provision of interpreter services for parents whose
native language is not English or a sign language interpreter for
parents who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the translation
of finalized vital special education documents. The District will
make reasonable eorts to comply with interpreter requests and
in the absence of qualified interpreters on sta, the District may
use telephonic and virtual interpreters. Parents have the right to
request that an interpreter provided by the school District serve
no other role during an IEP meeting. To request an interpreter
or the translation of vital special education documents, please
contact the special education department at 847-755-4837. If
you have any questions or concerns about interpretation services
during IEP meetings or the translation of vital special education
documents, please contact Renée Erickson, director of special
education, at 847-755-6835.
Student Evaluations
Sta members meet regularly to review students experiencing
diculties with educational performance. If needed, intervention
and strategies may be developed and implemented. Additionally,
an individual evaluation may be conducted to determine need for
school-based services, supports and/or accommodations.
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violent school environments to which all students are entitled.
Student Services
The Student Services Department at each school provides social,
personal, and academic counseling, as well as college and career
planning. When students enter high school, a school counselor
is assigned to help them in these areas. Counselors see their
students several times per year. Students also can schedule
appointments with their counselor. Parents are encouraged to
contact the counselor at any time.
Students may meet with a counselor:
• During a study hall or lunch.
• Before or after school by appointment.
• When an emergency exists.
Additional school services include:
• Student Support Groups: Students who have concerns
relating to divorce, grief or loss, eating disorders, or anger
should contact their counselor about participating in school
support groups on these issues.
• Psychologist: conducts psychological evaluations and
interprets results for students, parents, and staff. The
psychologist also provides counseling and helps locate outside
referral agencies.
• Social Worker: Provides individual, group, and family
counseling and serves as a liaison between the school and
community agencies.
• Speech and Language Therapist: Identifies and assists
students who need help with communication skills.
• Nurse: Provides health services within legal guidelines.
• Student Assistance Team: Specially trained personnel who
provide services and programs to students and their families
aected by alcohol or drug use and abuse.
• Community Resources: A list of community agencies that
provide assistance for families may be obtained by contacting
the school social worker.
Students Experiencing Homelessness
Township High School District 211 is committed to providing the
delivery of services to youth and their families to ensure the
elimination of barriers to enrollment and full participation in
our school settings. We are committed to supporting all of our
students and ensuring that every student has access to the full
range of educational experiences and resources that our District
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Violators of parking regulations or the student parking user
fee policy are subject to school disciplinary action up to and
including suspension, social suspension, loss of parking
privileges, ineligibility for future parking privileges, referral to law
enforcement, or towing at the operator’s expense. Automobiles
may be searched by authority of the principalship when there
is reason to believe that there are illegal or harmful materials
in an automobile. By obtaining a parking permit, students give
consent to the possible search of vehicles. Authorities will be
notified regarding cars parked illegally. Vehicles parked illegally
or without proper authorization also may be searched. Students
are expected to drive safely and responsibly on school property.
Students are expected to drive safely and responsibly on
school property. Failure to do so will result in revocation of
existing privileges or denial of future consideration for privileges.
Unsafe driving on school property will also result in referral to
law enforcement. Students and parents are reminded to obey all
local and state vehicle laws while on school property and in the
vicinity of the school.
Bus Services
Free bus transportation is available to students who live 1½ miles
or more from school and within school attendance boundaries.
Students must present their school I.D. to the driver to verify they
are assigned a bus and have the correct route number on it. If
you do not have an I.D. you will not be allowed to ride the
bus. Students must surrender their I.D. upon request from any
bus driver. Students who attend before period 1 or are dismissed
before the last period of the day are not provided transportation.
Students who live less than 1 ½ miles from school may elect to pay
for transportation. The cost is $250.00 per school year, payable
in advance. A late fee of $35.00 will be added to the pay rider
request if received after July 1st. Please be advised that it may
take up to three (3) business days for your child to be eligible to
ride the bus after payment is received. Bus information can be
found in the student and/or parent’s Infinite Campus school portal
under “More” then Transportation.
AFTER SCHOOL LATE BUS ROUTES: Transportation is provided
for regular bus riders who stay after school under a teacher’s
supervision. LATE buses are available Monday-Friday. The times
are as follows: FHS, HEHS, SHS will have 4:10 and 5:25 routes.
PHS and CHS will have 4:50 routes and 6:10 routes. These are
condensed routes and stops. Students may have to walk further
from these stops compared to their regular route stops. Maps for
the Late/Evening stop locations can be found in the front oce
or at the Athletic oce. Only students with a valid school I.D.
is proud to provide. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
Assistance Act ensures the educational rights and protections of
homeless children and youth so that they may enroll in school,
attend regularly, and be successful.
This Act guarantees homeless children and youth the following:
• The right to immediate enrollment in school, even if lacking
paperwork normally required for enrollment
• The right to attend school in his/her school of origin or in the
school in the attendance area where the family or youth is
currently residing
• The right to receive transportation to his/her school of origin
• The right to services comparable to those received
by housed schoolmates, including transportation and
supplemental educational services
• The right to an “equal playing field” and the removal of all
barriers to receiving educational services
• The right to attend school along with children not
experiencing homelessness. Segregation based on a
student’s status as homeless is strictly prohibited.
• The posting of homeless students’ rights in all schools and
other places around the community.
For additional information on the McKinney-Vento Act and District
211 resources, please visit the District website and click on
“Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Need.”
Automobiles and Parking
Driving to school is a privilege, not a right. District 211 students
who have a valid license, a properly registered vehicle, and
permission from their parents are eligible to use the student
parking lot at their school. Due to space limitations at some
buildings, not all eligible students will receive permission to
purchase a parking permit. Students who receive permission to
purchase a parking permit must pay a $75 per semester fee. In
cases where parking spaces are limited, a lottery may be used.
There will be no refund of the student parking user fee for the
current semester. Parking stickers or tags must be displayed
properly according to school directions. Parking tags are non-
transferable. Students who produce, possess, or distribute
a counterfeit parking permit may be subject to disciplinary
consequences.
Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only as permitted by
each school’s parking regulations. Local law enforcement ocials
monitor school parking lots for safety violations. Vehicles that are
improperly parked may be towed at the operator’s expense.
with an assigned bus-route number are allowed to ride the After
School Late Buses. Anyone who leaves campus may not use the
late buses. After School Late Buses are available only for students
who are participating in school-sponsored sports and activities
held after the end of the regular school day.
GUIDELINES: A valid route number on the I.D. allows a student
to ride the bus. Students may only ride their assigned bus route.
NO other students may ride home with another student. Bus route
information is available in the students Infinite Campus portal
under “more”. Students should be at their assigned bus stop at
least five (5) minutes before the scheduled pick up time. The listed
times are approximate since weather, student ridership and trac
may aect the actual pickup time. The District does utilize a Bus
GPS tracking program. The information for downloading the app
can be found at adc.d211.org under Departments-Transportation.
The app is designed to track the bus and provide an approximate
arrival time. If students have to cross in front of the bus, they are
to wait for the buses warning lights and stop arm to be deployed.
They should also make eye contact with the driver and wait for
the driver to signal it is safe to cross. Extreme caution should be
observed when entering or leaving the bus. Students may not
loiter or walk along side the bus. Students need to pay close
attention to their surroundings as they cross which means they
need to be o their cell phones until out of the street and safely
on the sidewalk.
GENERAL SCHOOL RULES APPLY: Aside from a possible
suspension from school, bus privileges may be suspended for
misconduct such as vandalism, fighting, or a violation of safety
procedures. Behavior expected of students during the regular
school day also must be exhibited on the bus. Smoking, vaping
and eating is not permitted on the bus. To promote safety and
welfare of students and sta, audio and video recordings are
used on all District 211 student transportation vehicles. Bus
rules are also posted in the buses. To ride a bus other than one
regularly assigned, an eligible bus rider must have a very specific
or special circumstance. Bus transportation is not provided to or
from after school jobs, babysitting, study groups, tutoring or other
extra-curricular activities o-campus. For general information or
questions, please send an email to: [email protected].
Library
The library does not charge for overdue materials. Students have
the responsibility to return or renew materials on or before the
due date. Students will be charged for lost or damaged materials.
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Grading
The school year is divided into two semesters, each 18 weeks in
length. Students receive in-progress grades at 6 and 12 weeks
each semester.
In most courses, the semester examination represents 20%.
In some designated courses, there is a final project and no
examination. Only semester grades are recorded on a student’s
permanent record; the in-progress reports are informational
reports.
Physical Education Uniforms
Physical education uniforms and locks may be purchased at
the start of school during physical education class and are the
responsibility of the student.
Lockers
Each student is assigned a school locker. Lockers are not to be
shared, and locker combinations should be kept confidential.
A student has no reasonable expectation of privacy in a school
locker or in personal eects left therein and has the responsibility
to store only those items needed for school or school-related
activities and other items needed for non-school activities which
are neither harmful or illegal. The student to whom the locker is
assigned will be held responsible for illegal or harmful materials
kept in his or her locker by another individual. Lockers will not be
opened for students not assigned to that locker. In the event of
mechanical failure, a student’s locker will not be opened without
student I.D.
School ocials will periodically inspect all lockers for reasons of
health, safety, and the recovery of property which is not to be in
lockers, or for other reasons in their discretion. Lockers may be
searched only by authority of the principalship.
Each student also is assigned a physical education locker. Heavy-
duty locks must be purchased at the school. Students should use
locks to prevent theft. THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
LOST OR STOLEN PROPERTY.
Food & Nutrition Services
The Food & Nutrition Services Department provides breakfast,
lunch, and à la carte options daily. A variety of entrees is oered
for breakfast and lunch as part of a well-balanced meal or available
to be purchased à la carte. Breakfast costs $2.00 and lunch costs
range from $2.75-$3.50. Students may pay for purchases in cash
or through a prepaid account. A meal account can be set up at
MySchoolBucks.com. A valid student I.D. is required to access
prepayment funds and/or free and reduced-price meal benefits.
Meal Application Program
Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals and waiver
of fees if the household meets federal guidelines. Households
must reapply annually. An application can be completed online
through the school or District website, or a printed copy is
available at the school or by request. All households will receive
either a printed or electronic copy of the meal application in
July. Additional forms are available from the school. The Food &
Nutrition Services Department can be reached at 847-755-6681
The grading system, with an explanation of letter grades, is as
follows:
A ............. A superior grade, indicating exceptional or
outstanding work.
B ............. An excellent and commendable grade, indicating an
above average degree of accuracy and knowledge of
the subject.
C ............. An average grade, indicating an adequate and
satisfactory performance.
D ............. A passing grade, indicating below average work.
E.............. A borderline passing grade that may indicate either
eort rather than attainment or a bare minimum of
accomplishment. Note: Used only as a semester
grade and must be approved by Department Chair.
F .............. A failing grade -- no credit.
Student Final Examinations
All students will be required to take final examinations. Seniors
may qualify for an exemption from their last semester final
examinations in all courses if the student: has at least a “C”
average in the course; has fewer than six absences from the class;
has never been truant from the class; has never been suspended
from the class; and is not incomplete on assignments required
by the teacher. Seniors who are not exempt from last semester
final examinations will take their examinations at the regularly
scheduled times for semester examinations.
Weighted Grades
High School District 211 provides colleges with a student’s
grades computed two ways – weighted and non-weighted. This
procedure allows colleges to select each student’s grade-point
according to their standard practice for use in determining college
admissions. Weighted grades are used for college admissions
purposes and selection of academic scholars only.
Pass/Fail Grading
In most departments, the pass/fail method of grading is available
for juniors and seniors who wish to explore subject areas for
academic and personal enrichment without aecting their grade
point average. A passing grade is any grade of “D-” or higher. The
following guidelines are used for pass/fail grading:
• The pass/fail option is available in approved courses for junior
and senior students only. (Counselors can identify approved
Meal Charge Procedure
The purpose of the meal charge procedure is to establish
consistent meal account practices throughout the District. Any
student without funds for breakfast or lunch will be oered a
complete meal, but must repay the loan the following day. A la
carte items are not part of the USDA meal program and cannot
be charged. A complete meal includes choice of entrée, grains,
milk, fruit and vegetable options.
Parents can select to receive a low-balance email notification.
Parents whose children owe money to the Food & Nutrition
Services Department will receive a phone call if payment is not
received promptly, as well as a written request for payment when
a student has an outstanding balance.
A parent may request a refund of any remaining prepayment
account funds by emailing the department at foodservice@d211.
org. All refunds must be requested within one year.
Local Wellness Policy Overview
High School District 211 is committed to providing a school
environment that enhances learning and development of lifelong
wellness. Several school-related activities help make this possible:
• Access to student nutrition programs that meet regulations
and guidelines established by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture
• All foods and beverages available on campus during the
school day are consistent with the current Healthy, Hunger-
Free Kids Act
• All foods available on campus adhere to food safety and
security regulations
• Physical activity and nutrition education are part of the
school curriculum
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• Using any web, app, or software-based answer or responder
generator to complete coursework or answer assessment
questions.
Students determined to have been academically dishonest are
subject to disciplinary action. Depending on the severity of the
oense, the number of oenses, the impact on other students
and teachers, and/or the curriculum, students may lose credit
for a project or test, lose class or course credit, be suspended
pending a parent conference, or be recommended for expulsion.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of twenty (20) units of
credit, including the following:
a. Four (4) units of English
b. Two (2) years of writing-intensive courses, one (1) of which
must be English and the other of which may be English
or any other subject. When applicable, writing-intensive
courses may be counted towards the fulfillment of other
graduation requirements.
c. Three (3) units of mathematics with at least one (1)
course at the 300-level or higher. One (1) of the three (3)
required units must be Algebra I, one (1) unit must include
geometry content, and at least one (1) course must be at
the 300-level or higher. (The superintendent may grant
exceptions to the requirement of a 300-level course on a
case-by-case basis)
d. Two (2) units of science
e. One (1) unit of American history
f. One (1) unit of social science survey or one-half (½) unit of
economics and one-half (½) unit of government
g. One (1) unit of world language, art, music, or vocational
education
h. One-half (½) unit of consumer education (or equivalent)
i. One-half (½) unit of health, ending with the Class of 2021
j. Wellness (incorporates physical education and health
education), beginning with the Class of 2022
k. Physical education for each semester of attendance (or
equivalent) after sophomore year, beginning with the
Class of 2022; OR physical education for each semester
of attendance (for the Classes of 2020, and 2021)
l. Thirty (30) hours of instruction in safety education (driver
courses.)
• The pass/fail option is not available in required courses.
• Only one pass/fail course per semester may be taken.
• Full credit, but no grade-point, is awarded for successful
completion of a course taken with the pass/fail option.
• Students’ pass/fail permission forms must be signed and on
file by the end of the 25th school day of the semester.
• Once students choose pass/fail, they may not change that
option after the 27th school day of the semester.
Fifth or Sixth Subject Drop Procedure
Students may drop a fifth or sixth class without penalty until the
25th day of the semester. Thereafter, the student will be given
“W/F” or “W/P” based on academic standing at the time of the
drop. The “W/F” grade will be included in the calculation of
grade point average. Students who drop after the 25th day will
be assigned compulsory study hall instead of attending class for
the remainder of the semester.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty refers to cheating, copying, plagiarizing, or
otherwise representing the work of others as one’s own through
verbal, written, graphic, electronic, or other means. Forms of
academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following:
• looking at another student’s answers, or using a “cheat sheet”
during a test; or, providing other students with the means to
copy answers;
• downloading material from an online source and representing
it as one’s own without citing sources or crediting the author;
• copying in any form another person’s computer program or
software file and representing it as one’s own;
• submitting work received through purchase or transfer as
one’s own;
• copying text in any form from a source, without proper citation,
and submitting as one’s own;
• falsifying, or attempting to alter, course grades, test grades,
grade point averages, credits earned, or other confidential
information about oneself or others;
• acquiring and/or distributing tests, answers to tests, answer
keys, class projects, research papers, reports, or school-owned
materials through verbal, written, graphic, electronic, or other
means.
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education classroom instruction). If determined by an
Individualized Education Program (IEP), a student may
be exempted and be allowed to participate in another
curriculum that provides safety education.
Additional requirements:
a. Pass a qualifying examination on the state and federal
constitution, Declaration of Independence, use of the
American flag, and the Australian (secret ballot) method
of voting.
b. Participate in the assessment testing system as established
by the State of Illinois, except as excused by State
regulations.
c. File one of the following: (1) a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) with the U.S. Department of Education;
(2) an application for State financial aid; or (3) an Illinois
State Board of Education waiver form indicating that the
student understands what these aid opportunities are and
has chosen not to file an application. If the student is not at
least 18 years of age or legally emancipated, the student’s
parent/guardian must file one of these documents on the
student’s behalf.
d. A student is exempt from additional requirement C if: (1)
the student is unable to file a financial aid application or
an ISBE waiver due to extenuating circumstances; (2) the
building principal attests that District made a good faith
eort to assist the student or the student’s parent/guardian
with filing a financial aid application or an ISBE waiver
form; and (3) the student has met all other graduation
requirements.
Additional physical education requirements:
a. Swimming will be a unit at both freshman and sophomore
levels
b. Seniors who are enrolled in six (6) academic subjects,
maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, and have no
free periods, excluding lunch, during the eight (8) period
day will be excused from taking physical education courses
provided that:
1. At least one (1) of the six (6) academic courses in which
the student is enrolled is required for admission to an
institution of higher learning and that student’s failure
to take such class(es) will result in the student being
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An honor roll is announced each semester. Students with an
unweighted semester grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0
but less than 3.5 are placed in the honors group. Students with an
unweighted semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher
are placed in the high honors group. Grade points are assigned
as follows: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point, and
F = 0 points. Grades in driver education, and pass/fail classes are
not assigned grade points and are not included in determining
honor roll status. An incomplete grade will prevent a student from
being placed on the honor roll.
Students taking accelerated and/or honors courses receive a
weighted GPA boost each semester. The weighted GPA is used
for college admissions and to determine academic scholar status.
Weighted GPA is not considered when placing students on the
honor roll.
United States Constitution Test
State law requires that Illinois students pass a Constitution test
as a graduation requirement.*
*The minimum score on the Constitution Test is set by the social
studies faculty. For further information, contact the school’s social
studies department chair or student services director.
Instructional Supplies/Textbook Rental Fee
Students must pay a $75 instructional material / textbook rental
fee each year. Cost of the physical education uniform is not
included. The fee must be paid before class schedules will be
issued. Transfer students will pay a prorated portion of the fee at
the time of enrollment. Students whose families face a financial
hardship should call the principal to discuss special arrangements
for paying fees.
In-Progress Grade Reports
At six and 12 weeks into each semester, in-progress grade reports
are made available to parents. An in-progress grade report
provides information about the student’s status in each course
on the student’s current schedule. Parents are encouraged to
contact teachers to discuss student progress. The student’s school
counselor also is available for consultation.
Course Credit
Students who drop a full-year course at the end of the first
semester will receive one-half unit of credit if they are passing at
the time. However, students are advised that one semester of a
one-year course seldom meets college entrance requirements.
denied enrollment to the institution of the student’s
choice; or
2. Enrollment in at least one (1) of the six (6) academic
courses which was previously failed or missed because
of change in schools and is required for graduation
from this high school District, and that failure to take
such class(es) will result in the student being unable
to graduate
To validate eligibility to be excused, a student must present
either: an admission application, statement of intent to
apply, or acceptance from an institution of higher learning
verifying the facts in sub-paragraph one (1) above, or a
statement from the student’s counselor certifying the facts
in sub-paragraph two (2) above.
Additionally, the District shall maintain records showing
that, in disposing of each request to be excused from
physical education, the District has applied the criteria set
forth in Section 27-6 of the School Code to the student’s
individual circumstances.
c. Juniors and seniors participating in inter-scholastic athletic
programs and enrolled in at least five (5) subjects will be
eligible to be excused from taking physical education
during their athletic season(s). Students excused under
this provision will be assigned to study hall.
Certificate of Completion
A student who is eligible to receive special education services and
who requires continued public school educational experience to
facilitate his or her integration into society shall be eligible for
such services through the end of the regular school in which the
student reaches age 22. In such a case, the student may receive
a Certificate of Completion after the student has completed
four years of high school and the issuance of the diploma may
be deferred so that the student will continue to be eligible to
receive special education services. The student is encouraged
to participate in the graduation ceremony with his or her high
school class and may only participate in one graduation ceremony.
Early Graduation
Students who plan to graduate in less than four years must
see their school counselor at least one semester in advance of
graduation for clarification of graduation requirements.
Honor Roll
Credits transferred from another school must be earned in the
same or equivalent courses oered in High School District 211 in
order to count toward graduation.
Refer to the Curriculum Guide for details on courses, prerequisites,
and credits. This publication is given to students prior to freshman
year and also is available in the Student Services Department and
online at the District website at: https://adc.d211.org/Page/3718.
Promotion
Promotion depends solely on the acquisition of the requisite
number of credits and the successful completion of any
requirements as specified by the Illinois State Board of Education.
These credits need to include credit in core academic subjects. A
student’s class is determined by the following:
3.5 credits = sophomore
8.0 credits = junior
12.0 credits + completion
of state testing requirement = senior
Students who fail to earn enough credits in a year to be promoted
to the next class will meet with a school counselor to identify
appropriate supportive services and develop a plan to address the
credit deficit. Individualized program planning by the counselor
to facilitate promotion includes, but is not limited to, additional
course work during the school year, summer school classes,
correspondence courses of study, evening school classes, and
courses taken at other accredited institutions.
Career Programs
High School District 211 provides many opportunities for students
to explore career possibilities. The Curriculum Guide outlines
career programs oered at each school, as well as some o-
campus sites. Students also may explore their interests through
shadowing experiences, career treks, and guest speakers.
Additional assistance is available from the career advisor at your
school and at: http://www.d211careercluster.org.
All career programs are oered without regard to race, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. For further
information, Josh Schumacher, assistant superintendent for
curriculum & instruction, may be contacted at the G.A. McElroy
Administration Center, 847-755-6616.
Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy
Students can earn the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy by
demonstrating high levels of proficiency in English and an
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repeat a course for a higher grade (subject to Student Services
Director approval), or to move into more advanced work. Summer
School fees are determined by the Board of Education.
The same rules and regulations are in effect during
summer school as during the regular school year.
In addition, the following rules apply:
• Regular attendance is required. Students absent the first two
days of school will not be admitted into class in that semester.
Any student who accumulates three days of absence will
forfeit credit and fees. Any tardy beyond one hour counts as
an absence, and any two tardies less than one hour count as
an absence. Truancy will result in loss of course credit.
• Because Summer School is a concentrated program, vacations
should not be scheduled during the summer school period.
• Students who engage in possession or use of tobacco or
controlled substances; are truant or excessively tardy; or
commit acts of gross misconduct will be immediately dismissed
from Summer School and will forfeit credit and fees. These
behaviors may be considered relative to the previous school
year or the coming school year’s behavioral expectations and
terms.
• Attendance is mandatory on the last day of each semester
when final examinations are scheduled. Students not in
attendance will forfeit credit and fees. Final examinations
will not be given early.
Work Permits
Attention Parents: There have been changes in the child labor
laws regarding work permits issued to 14 and 15 year old students.
To obtain a work permit, these students must have a current
physical examination done within the last year. The application
for a work permit must be signed by the parent or guardian at
school in the Student Services Department.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Student Use
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a term that generally refers to
computer systems and programs that possess the ability to carry
out tasks that traditionally have required human intelligence.
AI platforms have been designed to utilize complex algorithms
coupled with access to large amounts of information in order to
understand language, recognize patterns, make predictions and
automate decision-making processes. Examples of AI include
ChatGPT and other chatbots and large language models. AI is not
a substitute for schoolwork that requires original thought. Students
additional language. Illinois public universities will accept
the State Seal of Biliteracy as equivalent to 2 years of foreign
language coursework taken during high school if a student’s high
school transcript indicates that he or she received the State Seal
of Biliteracy. Current languages available are Arabic, Chinese,
French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai. For more information go
to: https://adc.d211.org/Page/6681.
Test Makeup
Students who miss tests because of absence are responsible for
making up this work as soon as possible. The teacher will set
guidelines providing a reasonable amount of time to makeup tests
after an absence. Tests will be on file in the test makeup room.
The student should get a pass from the teacher and make up this
work during non-class time. An after-school job does not excuse a
student from completing examinations or required assignments.
An I.D. card must be presented to make up tests.
Withdrawing from School
The procedure for withdrawing from school is:
• Obtain written parent approval
• Discuss reasons for leaving school with a counselor
• Follow checkout procedures as assigned by administrator
• Return to the registrar all property owned by the school,
including but not limited to: textbooks, library books, school
I.D. card, and school-assigned iPad
• Secure the signature of all required personnel on the check-out
slip (Signatures indicate that all student obligations have been
met, making the student eligible for a refund of book rental
fees based on a prearranged schedule)
A student transferring to another school will have an ocial
transcript of credits and disciplinary records mailed to the new
high school when all obligations to High School District 211 have
been met.
Summer School
Summer School is an academic enrichment program for
students who desire or need additional learning opportunities.
Most Summer School courses are for credit and count toward
graduation, just as courses taken during the regular school year. A
Summer School course catalog listing oerings is available online.
Many students attend Summer School to take a wider range of
courses, repeat a failed course or make up credit lost by failure,
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may not claim AI generated content as their own work. The use
of AI to take tests, complete assignments, create multimedia
projects, write papers, or complete schoolwork without permission
of a teacher or administrator is strictly prohibited. The use of AI for
these purposes constitutes academic dishonesty. Students may
not use AI, including AI image or voice generation technology, to
violate school rules or school district policies.
O-Campus Courses
Students who enroll in o-campus courses are subject to school
regulations while attending and en route to and from these
classes. Enrollment in these courses may commit students to
attending on days other than those regularly scheduled in the
District, to securing additional transportation, or to accepting
other uncommon responsibilities.
Network Use for Students
District electronic technologies access is provided to students for
specific educational purposes. Students are expected to use the
District’s electronic technologies to support classroom activities.
Use of the District’s assigned iPad and District electronic
technologies is a privilege, not a right. Misuse of the District’s
electronic technologies may lead to discipline of the oending
student. The District’s network, an educational technology, is a
limited forum; the District may restrict participation for educational
or safety reasons. Guidelines in the use of electronic technologies
are outlined in the District 211 “Electronic Technologies Acceptable
Use Agreement.”
Students have been provided with 1:1 iPad devices. In addition,
computers are provided in specific locations throughout the school
for a variety of student uses, including:
• School-related assignments
• Accessing school-approved apps, technologies, systems, and
learning software
• Internet research
• Class-related and/or Athletics and Activity related information
Students understand:
• The District works to protect them from unauthorized access,
modification, destruction or disclosure.
• The District reserves the right to monitor, read or copy any item
on or using the District’s electronic technologies, including its
network.
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Community Use of Schools
The Board of Education values the District’s partnership with
charitable, municipal, civic, and church groups within the District
and will work closely with such groups to accommodate requests
to use the five high schools. Among the facilities available are
classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, swimming pool,
and outdoor athletic practice facilities. Priorities for use include:
school instructional programs, school extracurricular programs,
Continuing Education programs, and community programs.
District custodial and related costs determine charges for use.
Applications for use of the facilities are available from Matthew
Hildebrand, director of administrative services, at 847-755-6626.
School-Community Relations
The District’s Communications oce serves as a liaison between
individuals and groups in the community and the school District.
It is responsible for District publications as well as maintenance
of the District’s website, adc.d211.org.
Parents and other residents may call Erin Holmes, director of
community relations, at 847-755-6631, with suggestions for
improving communications between the schools and community.
Alternative High School Completion Programs
High School District 211 Diploma
Individuals 17 years of age or older who are no longer enrolled in
high school may earn a regular High School District 211 diploma
by completing a prescribed set of courses. Courses include
evening classroom work. Students must present a withdrawal
letter from their previous school in order to be eligible for the
program. Educational counseling services are available. For more
information, call the Continuing Education Oce at 847-755-6820.
G.E.D. Certificate
Persons over 17 years of age whose high school education has
been interrupted may obtain a high school equivalency certificate
from the Illinois State Board of Education by passing the General
Education Development Tests. The certificate is accepted for
college entrance at some institutions. District 211 does not oer
GED preparation classes, nor is it an approved GED testing site.
GED preparation classes are available through Harper College
and information about the GED can be obtained from a guidance
counselor.
• Students will not vandalize, damage, disable or hack into any
electronic technology or system used by the District.
• By authorizing use of the District’s electronic system or
devices, including the electronic network, the District does
not relinquish control over materials on, or connected to, the
system or contained in files on the system or District-owned
or operated devices. Users should not expect privacy in the
contents of personal files on the District system or the assigned
District iPad.
• Routine periodic maintenance and monitoring of electronic
technologies, including the District network, may lead to a
discovery that a user has violated this policy, another school
District policy or the law.
Violations of these conditions, or others prescribed in the District
211 “Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use Agreement” or
other student policies, may result in a referral to an administrator,
suspension of computer, iPad, and/or network privileges, loss of
credit, or other disciplinary action if deemed appropriate.
Internet Use Agreement
The proper use of the Internet and educational technologies
and the educational value to be gained from proper usage is the
joint responsibility of students, parents, and employees of the
District. Students have access to Internet resources through the
District’s wireless network, classrooms, media centers, District-
provided electronic devices, District-issued iPads, and school
computer labs. Access to the District’s wireless network can be
found throughout each school and while on the school campus
outside the school building. Students using social networking
tools and curriculum content management software for a teacher’s
assignment are required to keep personal information, as stated
above out of their postings.
Students have access to a student email account issued by the
District. Users of the network have no expectation or assurance
of privacy for information transmitted or received via the network
or contained in District-owned storage media, including but
not limited to, electronic mail. The District reserves the right to
search, examine, delete, or copy at any time without cause or
suspicion, the contents of District-owned storage, media, District-
issued student email accounts, or data stored or accessed on
the assigned electronic device(s). The “Electronic Technologies
Acceptable Use Agreement” can be viewed online at: https://adc.
d211.org/AcceptableUseAgreement.
StUDent recorDS
The following information describes the contents of Student
Records plus procedures for inspecting, accessing, challenging,
and maintaining the contents of the records.
Definition of Student Records
Student Records refer to any recorded information maintained
by the District by which a student may be individually identified.
Recorded information maintained by a sta member for his or
her exclusive use, and not disclosed to any other person except
temporary substitute, is not a part of the Student Records. Student
Records consist of a Permanent Record and a Temporary Record.
The term “Parent” refers to the biological parent of the student, or
other person who has the primary responsibility for the care and
upbringing of the student. All rights aorded to a parent become
exclusively those of the student upon the student’s:
1. 18th birthday,
2. graduation,
3. marriage, or
4. entry into military service, whichever occurs first except that
a parent retains – concurrent with the student – the right to
inspect and review special education records. These rights
may also be exercised by the student at any time with respect
to the Student Permanent Record.
Student Permanent Record
The Student Permanent Record consists of:
1. Basic identifying information: student’s and parents’ names
and addresses, student’s birth date and place, and gender.
2. Academic transcript, including grades, class rank*, graduation
date, grade level achieved, academic achievement exam
scores as required by the Illinois State Board of Education,
and college entrance exam scores.
3. Attendance record.
4. Accident reports and health record.
5. Record of release of Permanent Record information.
*Class rank was discontinued beginning with the class of 2013.
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current demonstrable educational or administrative interest
in the student, in furtherance of such interest.
Personnel who must review Student Records to fulfill their
professional responsibilities have a demonstrable interest.
3. To the ocial records custodian of another high school in
which the student has enrolled or intends to enroll, upon the
request of the records custodian or the student. Disciplinary
and special education information contained within a Student’s
Temporary Record will be included in the transferred record.
4. To any person for research, statistical reporting or planning,
provided that no student or parent can be identified from the
information released.
5. Pursuant to a court order.
6. To any person as specifically required by state or federal law.*
7. In connection with an emergency, to appropriate persons if the
knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health
or safety of the student or other persons. This information may
be released without parental consent; parents will be notified
as soon as possible of the information released, the date of
the release, the person, agency, or organization receiving the
information, and the purpose of the release.
8. When relevant to court action, against a student or parent,
initiated by the District.
9. To any person with the prior specific dated written consent of
a parent, designating the person to whom the records may be
released, the reason for the release, and the specific records
to be release. When the consent is requested or obtained,
the District will advise the parent in writing that the parent
may inspect and copy the records, challenge their content,
and limit the consent to designated records or portions of the
information.
* The District will give the parent prior written notice of the
nature and substance of the information proposed to be
released and up to 10 calendar days in which to inspect and
request a copy of the Student Records and challenge their
content in the case of transfer to another school and up to
five calendar days in all other cases.
School “directory information” may be released to the general
public at the District’s discretion unless a parent requests in writing
that any or all of the information not be released. The written
Student Temporary Record
The Student Temporary Record means all information in the
Student Records but not in the Student Permanent Record.
Examples of this information are family background, test results,
participation in extracurricular activities, special education
documents, discipline reports, reports from non-educational
entities, and release of Temporary Record information.
Inspection of Student Records
1. A parent has the right to inspect, review, and copy their child’s
Student Records, except:
a. no person prohibited by an order of protection from access
to Student Records, will be allowed access;
b. communication otherwise protected by law as privileged
or confidential shall be protected; and
c. the confidentiality of information communicated by a
student or parent in confidence to District personnel shall
not be impaired.
2. Student Records will be made available to a parent within 15
school days from the time a written request is received by the
ocial records custodian.
3. When a parent inspects the Student Records, a qualified sta
member will be present to interpret the information contained
in these records.
4. Copies of Student Records will be provided to a parent upon
request. The cost for duplicating Student Records may be
charged to the parents at the current rate established by the
Board of Education. Fees must be paid upon receipt of copies.
No parent or student shall be denied a copy of student records
for inability to bear the cost of copying.
5. A non-custodial parent has the same rights as a custodial
parent unless specifically denied by a court order. Either parent
may be asked to provide documentation regarding his or her
legal access to student records.
Access to Student Records
No Student Record, or information in a Student Record, may be
released except:
1. To a parent or person specifically designated as a representative
by a parent.
2. To District or Illinois State Board of Education personnel with
request should be sent to the principal. Directory information
is the:
1. Student’s name, address, gender, grade level, birth date and
place, and parents names, addresses, and email addresses.
2. Academic awards and honors.
3. Information in relation to school sponsored activities,
organization, and athletics.
4. Period of attendance in the school.
The following information describes the contents of Student
Records plus procedures for inspecting, accessing, challenging,
and maintaining the contents of the records.
Release of Information to Military Recruiters
Under the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act, school Districts
must provide access to high school students’ names, addresses,
telephone listings, and email addresses when requested by
military recruiters. A student or his or her parent or legal guardian
may request that his or her individual information not be released
to military recruiters. To have this information withheld, the student
or parent or legal guardian must submit a written request to the
student services director’s oce.
No person may condition the granting or withholding of any right,
privilege or benefits – or make as a condition of employment,
credit or insurance – the securing by any individual of any
information from a Student Temporary Record which the individual
may obtain through the exercise of any right under Illinois law.
Amendment and Challenge Procedures
1. A parent has the right to request an amendment concerning,
or a hearing to challenge, the accuracy, relevance or propriety
of any entry in his or her child’s Student Records, exclusive of
grades. If the challenge is being made at the time the student’s
school records are being forwarded to another school to
which the student is transferring, parents shall not have the
right to challenge references to expulsions or out-of-school
suspensions.
2. The request must be made in writing to the school’s registrar
and must state the specific entry or entries requested to
be amended or challenged, and the basis of the proposed
amendment or challenge.
3. The registrar and an administrator will conduct an informal
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conference with the parent within 15 school days of the receipt
of the request.
4. If the request is not resolved by the informal conference, formal
procedures shall be initiated in accordance with the Illinois
Administrative Code governing student records challenge
procedures, 23I.A.C. 375.90.
5. A parent has the right to insert in the Student Records a
statement declaring the parent’s position on any disputed
information in a record. The District will include a copy of the
statement in any subsequent dissemination of the information
in dispute.
6. A parent has a right to file a complaint with the United States
Department of Education concerning alleged failures by
the District to comply with federal law on Student Records.
Complaints should be directed to:
Family Policy Compliance Oce
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
Maintenance of School Records
1. The Student Permanent Record is maintained for 60 years after
the student transfers, graduates, or permanently withdraws
from school. This record is destroyed after the 60-year period.
2. The Student Temporary Record is maintained for five years after
the student transfers, graduates, or permanently withdraws
from school. The record is destroyed shortly after the five-year
period, typically within six months. Exercise of the right to copy
student records before destruction must be made, in writing,
to the records custodian within 30 days after the end of the
five-year period.
3. A parent or individual student has a right, upon written request,
to copies of the Student Permanent and Temporary Records
any time before the destruction of, or deletion from, these
records. The records may be needed by the student or the
parent for social security benefits or other purposes.
emPloyee conDUct ProceDUreS
All District employees are expected to maintain high standards in
their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to
be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional and
appropriate relationships with students, parents, sta members
and others. In addition, the Code of Ethics for Illinois Educators,
adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education, is incorporated
by reference into these procedures as adopted by Board Policy
GBAC. Any employee who sexually harasses a student, willfully or
negligently fails to report an instance of suspected child abuse or
neglect as required by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
Act (325 ILCS 5/), engages in grooming as defined in 720 ILCS
5/11-25, engages in grooming behaviors, violates boundaries
for appropriate school employee-student conduct, or otherwise
violates an employee conduct standard will be subject to discipline
up to and including dismissal.
District employees are mandated reporters and required to comply
with all reporting requirements of the Abused and Neglected Child
Reporting Act (325 ILCS 5/), Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq.), and the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act.
Employees, students, parents, and any third party can report
prohibited behaviors and/or boundary violations to a District
Complaint Manager, Nondiscrimination Coordinator, Title IX
Coordinator, or any other District administrator or sta member
the person feels comfortable reporting to.
Employees are required to participate in mandated training
related to educator ethics, child abuse, grooming behaviors and
boundary violations as required by law and policies. Employees
will be notified of these mandated trainings yearly via memo.
Prohibited Grooming Behaviors
Grooming behaviors include, at a minimum, sexual misconduct.
Sexual misconduct is (i) any act, including but not limited to, any
verbal, nonverbal, written, or electronic communication or physical
activity, (ii) by an employee with direct contact with a student, (iii)
that is directed toward or with a student to establish a romantic
or sexual relationship with the student. Examples include, but
are not limited to:
• A sexual or romantic invitation.
• Dating or soliciting a date.
• Engaging in sexualized or romantic dialog.
• Making sexually suggestive comments that are directed
toward or with a student.
• Self-disclosure or physical exposure of a sexual, romantic,
or erotic nature.
• A sexual, indecent, romantic, or erotic contact with a student.
Transporting Students
Employees with a valid driver’s license are permitted to transport
students in District 211 cars or vans if there is an educational or
extracurricular purpose that has been pre-authorized by District
211. Examples include, but are not limited to, driving athletes/
participants to a school-sponsored event such as a contest,
taking students on a career trek or field trip, or traveling to an
o-campus curricular experience such as Building Construction
or Driver Education. There must be a minimum of three people
in the vehicle (employee and two students, or two employees
and one student).
Should unplanned or emergency circumstances arise requiring
students to be transported outside of pre-authorized trips, an
employee must obtain the permission of an administrator.
Taking or Possessing Photos/Videos of Students
All photos and videos taken by an employee must adhere to District
policy regarding Social Media and Electronic Communication,
student records laws, and other related procedures contained
in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. Any photos or videos of
students should be taken on a District device and/or stored on a
District storage drive. Photos or videos of students should not be
stored on personal devices.
Meeting with Students
Employees may meet with students within school facilities
when there is a school-related reason to do so. An individual
employee should not meet with students outside of school nor
should employees meet with students outside of the employee’s
professional role. When meeting with a student, the classroom
door should remain open, and the employee should conduct the
meeting in a part of the classroom that is visible from the hallway.
Employees with their own oces may meet with students if there
is consistent visual access to a person in the oce. Any exception
to these procedures must be pre-approved by an administrator.
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DiStrict 211 BUilDingS
Illinois Avenue
Roselle Road
NW Hwy. (Route 14)
Kirchoff Road
Wilke Road
Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg
High School
Ela Road
Euclid Avenue
Central Road
Route 53
NW Hwy. (Route 14)
Rand Road (Route 12)
Route 53
Rohlwing Road
Hicks Road
Cunningham Drive
Palatine Road
NW Hwy. (Route 14)
Arlington Park
Race Track
Algonquin Road (Route 62)
Arlington Heights Road
Old Plum Grove Road
Golf Road
(Route 58)
Meacham Road
Woodfield Mall
Conant
High School
Baldwin Road
Palatine
High
School
Administration
Center
Hoffman Estates High
School
Higgins Education
Center
I-90 (Northwest Tollway)
Higgins Road (Route 72)
Central Road
Quentin Road
Dundee Road (Route 68)
Higgins Road (Route 72)
District 211
North
Campus
Plum Grove Road
Fremd
High School
G.A. McElroy Administration Center
1750 South Roselle Road
Palatine, Illinois 60067-7336
Telephone: (847) 755-6600
Lisa Small, Superintendent
Website: adc.d211.org
Appropriate Methods of Communication with
Students
Employees may send messages with a school-related purpose
to students through District-approved accounts. Employees are
strictly prohibited from using any form of communication with
students (emails, letters, notes, text messages, phone calls,
conversations) that includes any subject matter that would
be deemed unprofessional and/or inappropriate between an
employee and a student. Employees should not exchange
messages with students through any means that cannot be
monitored by the District. Any exception to these procedures must
be pre-approved by an administrator.
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Eligibility Rules
When you become a member of an interscholastic team at your
high school, you will find that both your school and the IHSA will
have rules you must follow in order to be eligible for interscholastic
participation. The IHSA’s rules have been adopted by the high
schools which are members of IHSA as part of the Association’s
constitution and by-laws. They must be followed as minimum
standards for all interscholastic athletic competition in any member
high school. Your high school may have additional requirements, but
they may not be less stringent than these statewide minimums.
The principal/ocial representative of your school is responsible to
see that only eligible students represent the school in interscholastic
competition. Any question concerning your eligibility should be
referred to your principal/ocial representative, who has a complete
copy of all IHSA eligibility rules, including the Association’s due
process procedure. Only the IHSA Executive Director is authorized
to make formal rulings on eligibility, so if your principal/ocial
representative has questions or wishes assistance in answering
your questions, the principal/ocial representative should contact
the IHSA Oce.
Information contained here highlights some of the most important
features of the IHSA by-laws regarding interscholastic eligibility. It
is designed to make you aware of major requirements you must
meet to be eligible to compete in interscholastic competition. The
information here is only a general description of major by-law
provisions and does not contain the statement of the by-laws in their
entirety. You can review the by-laws at http://www.ihsa.org.
You may lose eligibility for interscholastic competition if you are
not in compliance with IHSA by-laws. Remember, if you have any
questions regarding IHSA rules, please contact your principal/
ocial representative.
1. Attendance
A. You may represent only the school you attend. Participation
on a cooperative team of which your school is a member is
acceptable.
B. You must be enrolled and attending classes in your high school
no later than the beginning of the 11th school day of the semester.
C. If you attend school for ten (10) or more days during any one
semester, it will count as one of the eight (8) semesters of
high school attendance during which you may possibly have
eligibility.
D. If you have a lapse in school connection for ten (10) or more
consecutive school days during a semester, you are subject
to ineligibility for the rest of the semester. The specific terms
of your extended absence must be reviewed by the Executive
Director to determine if it is “lapse in school connection” or not.
2. Scholastic Standing
A. You must pass twenty-five (25) credit hours of high school
work per week. Generally, twenty-five (25) credit hours is the
equivalent of five (5) .5 credit courses (2.5 full credits).
B. You must have passed and received credit towards graduation
for twenty-five (25) credit hours of high school work for the
entire previous semester to be eligible at all during the ensuing
semester.
3. Residence
Your eligibility is dependent on the location of the residence where
you live full-time with your parents, parent who has been assigned
custody by the court, or court-appointed legal guardian.
You may be eligible if you are entering high school as a freshman
and:
A. You attend the public high school in the District in which you live
full-time with both of your parents, custodial parent, or court-
appointed guardian, or
B. In the case of a multiple school District, you attend the public
high school in the attendance area where you live full-time with
your parents, custodial parent or court-appointed guardian; or
C. You have paid tuition to attend a public school for a minimum of
7th and 8th grades in a District other than the one where you live
with your parents, custodial parent, or court-appointed guardian,
and you continue to pay tuition as a high school student in that
same District; or
D. You attend a private/parochial school located within the
boundaries of the public school District where you live with your
parents, custodial parent, or court-appointed guardian; or
E. You attend a private/parochial high school and have attended a
private/parochial school for 7th and 8th grades, or for any four
(4) grades from kindergarten through 8th grades; or
F. You attend the private/parochial high school which one or both
of your parents attended; or
G. You attend a private/parochial high school located within a
thirty (30) mile radius of the residence where you live with your
parents, custodial parent, or court-appointed guardian.
4. Transfer
A. In all transfer cases, both the principal of the school from
which you transfer and the principal of the school into which
you transfer must concur with the transfer in writing on a form
provided by the IHSA Oce. You cannot be eligible when you
transfer until this form is fully executed and on file in the
school oce.
B. If you transfer after classes begin for the current school term, you
will definitely be ineligible for thirty (30) days from the date you
start attending classes at the new high school. In addition, you
will be ineligible for that entire school term in any sport in which
you engaged in any team activity, including but not limited to
tryouts, drills, physical practice sessions, team meetings, playing
in a contest, etc. at the school from which you transferred. For
example, if you were out for cross country at the school from
which you transfer and transfer after the IHSA sport season has
begun, you will be ineligible for cross country that entire school
term at the new school.
C. If you transfer attendance from one high school to another high
school, you will be ineligible unless:
1. Your transfer is in conjunction with a change in residence
by both you and your parents, custodial parent, or court-
appointed guardian from one public school District to a
dierent public school District;
2. Your transfer is between high schools within a public school
District and both you and your parents, custodial parent, or
court-appointed guardian change residence to the District
attendance area for the school to which you transfer;
3. Your parents are divorced or legally separated; you transfer
to a new school in conjunction with a modification or other
change in legal custody between your parents by action of a
judge; and required court documents are on file at the school
into which you transfer;
D. If you transfer in conjunction with a change in legal guardianship,
a ruling on your eligibility must be obtained from the IHSA Oce.
E. If you transfer attendance from one school to another while you
are ineligible for any reason, the period of ineligibility imposed
prior to your transfer or the period of ineligibility that would have
been imposed had you stayed at the school, will be enforced at
the school to which you transfer, even if you are otherwise in
compliance with the by-laws.
F. Any questions about your eligibility in any of these instances
must be resolved by a formal ruling from the IHSA Executive
Director.
G. In all other transfer situations, a ruling by the IHSA Executive
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Director is necessary to determine your eligibility. This ruling must
be obtained in writing by the principal/ocial representative of
the school into which you transfer before you participate in an
interscholastic athletic contest.
F. Any questions about your eligibility in any of these instances
must be resolved by a formal ruling from the IHSA Executive
Director.
G. In all other transfer situations, a ruling by the IHSA Executive
Director is necessary to determine your eligibility. This
ruling must be obtained in writing by the principal/ocial
representative of the school into which you transfer before you
participate in an interscholastic athletic contest.
5. Age
You will become ineligible on the date you become twenty (20) years
of age, unless your twentieth (20th) birthday occurs during a sport
season. In that case, you will become ineligible in regard to age
at the beginning of the sport season during which your twentieth
(20th) birthday occurs.
6. Physical Examination
You must have placed on file with your principal/ocial
representative a certificate of physical fitness, signed by a licensed
physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner in order to
practice or participate. Your physical examination is good for 395
days from the date of the exam. The physician’s report must be on
file with your high school principal/ocial representative.
7. Amateur Status
A. If you win or place in actual competition, you may accept a medal
or trophy for that accomplishment, without limit to its cost. Your
school may provide IHSA state champions with championship
rings/mementoes.
B. For participating in competition in an interscholastic sport, or for
athletic honors or recognition in a sport, you may receive any
type of award (except cash, check, or legal tender) that does not
exceed $75 fair market value. There is no limitation on the value
of your school letter.
C. The amateur rule does not prohibit you from being paid to
referee, receiving pay for teaching lessons, or coaching in a little
kids league, etc. It only applies to your own competition in an
athletic contest.
D. If you violate the amateur rule, you become ineligible in the
sport in which you violate. You must be reinstated by the IHSA
Executive Director before you may compete again.
8. Recruiting of Athletes
A. The by-laws prohibit recruiting of high school students for
athletics. If you are solicited to enroll in or transfer to a school to
participate in athletics, you are being illegally recruited and your
eligibility is in jeopardy.
B. You will lose your eligibility if you enroll in or transfer to a
school in response to recruiting eorts by any person or group
of persons, connected with or not connected with the school,
related to athletic participation.
C. You will lose your eligibility if you receive special benefits
or privileges as a prospective student-athlete which are not
uniformly made available to all students who attend your school.
D. You may not receive an “athletic scholarship” or any other
special benefit from your school because you participate in
athletics.
E. It is a violation for any student-athlete to receive or be oered
remuneration or any special inducement which is not made
available to all applicants who apply to or enroll in the school.
F. It is also a violation to induce or attempt to induce or encourage
any prospective student to attend any member school for
the purpose of participating in athletics, even when special
remuneration or inducement is not given. Please remember that
you may not be oered or receive any benefit, service, privilege,
or opportunity which is not also provided or made available to all
prospective students at that school.
Note: If you are interested in finding out more information about
a school, contact the principal/ocial representative or an
administrator at the school, not a member of the coaching sta.
9. School Team Sports Seasons
A. Each sport conducted by IHSA member schools has a starting
and ending date. Your school may not organize a team, begin
practice, or participate in contests in a given sport until the
authorized starting date. Your school may not continue to
practice or participate in contests after the authorized ending
date. This means that:
1. During the school year, you may not participate on a non-
school team coached by any member of your school’s
coaching sta unless it meets specific criteria established by
the by-laws.
2. No school coach may require you to participate in an out-of-
season sport program as a requirement for being a member
of a school team.
B. Violation of the sport season by-laws will result in penalty to you
and/or to your school’s coaching personnel.
10. Playing in Non-School Competition
A. During the time you are participating on a school team in a sport
at your high school, you may neither play on a non-school team
nor compete in non-school competition as an individual in that
same sport or in any skill of that sport.
B. If you participate in non-school competition during a sport
season and subsequently wish to join the school team in the
same sport, you will not be eligible.
C. If you wish to participate in a competition sanctioned by the
National Governing Body, or its ocial Illinois aliate for
the sport, your principal/ocial representative must request
approval in writing from the IHSA Oce prior to any such
participation.
D. You may try out for a non-school team while you are on your
school’s team in that same sport, but you may not practice,
receive instruction, participate in workouts, or participate in
competition with a non-school team in that same sport until you
cease being a member of your school’s team. You cease being
a member of your school’s team when the team(s) of which you
are a member terminates for the school term.
E. You will become ineligible if you participate on, practice with, or
compete against any junior college, College, or university team
during your high school career.
11. All-Star Participation
A. After you have completed your high school eligibility in the sport
of football, basketball, soccer, or volleyball, you may participate
in three (3) all-star contests in any of these sports and still play
for other school teams, provided the high school season in that
sport has been completed. You may lose your eligibility for other
interscholastic sports if you play in all-star competition in any of
these sports under any other conditions.
B. You are not restricted from participating in all-star competition
in sports other than football, basketball, soccer, or volleyball,
except that you may not do so during the school season for the
sport.
12. Misbehavior During Contests
A. If you violate the ethics of competition or the principles of good
sportsmanship, you may be barred from interscholastic athletic
contests, either as a participant or spectator or both.
B. If you are ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct,
you will be ineligible for your team’s next contest. You are also
subject to other penalties.
This summary is for the purpose of assisting in the understanding
of IHSA By-laws and Policies. In case of a conflict between this
publication and the constitution and by-laws of the IHSA, the
constitution and by-laws shall control.
The complete set of IHSA By-laws and Policies is available at
http://www.ihsa.org.
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
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WednesdayMonday Tuesday
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AUGUST 2024
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Teacher Institute Day
(No Classes)
Teacher Institute Day
(No Classes)
IHSA Fall Sports Begin
Opening Day of School
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Teacher Institute Day
(No Classes)
Parent Open House
7:00 p.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
Early Dismissal
12:35 p.m.
Band Parent Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Room A160
Conant Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Class of 2028
Freshman Kicko
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
Labor Day
(
No School
)
SEPTEMBER 2024
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
29 30
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
End of 6-Week
Grading Period
Band Parent Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Room A160
Music Department Concert
7:30 p.m. - Main Gym
Conant Boosters Craft Fair
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Conant Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
First Generation College
Workshop at Palatine H.S.
6:30 p.m.
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
OCTOBER 2024
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
27 28 29 30 31
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Columbus Day
(
No School
)
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
NHS Induction Ceremony
7:30 p.m. - Main Gym
Homecoming Football Game
v.s. Palatine
7:30 p.m. - Stadium
Homecoming Dance
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Outside Patio
Band Parent Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Room A160
Musical
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Musical
2:00/7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Conant Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
Musical
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Directions College and Career
Fair (Special Ed College &
Career Night)
at Harper College
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
Election Day
State Holiday
(
No School
)
Thanksgiving Day
(
No School
)
Non-Attendance Day
(
No School
)
Thanksgiving Holiday
(
No School
)
NOVEMBER 2024
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Daylight Saving Time
Ends
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Veterans Day
(School in Session)
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
End of 12-Week
Grading Period
Band Parent Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Room A160
Conant Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
National Merit Reception
3:45 p.m. - Auditorium
Blood Drive
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
Winter Vacation
(No School)
DECEMBER 2024
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
29 30 31
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
End of First Semester
Winter Vacation begins
at close of school
Winter Vacation
(No School)
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
Final Exams
Per. 2 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Per. 3 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m.
Per. 4 - 11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Final Exams
Per. 5 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Per. 6 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m.
Per. 7 - 11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Final Exams
Per. 1 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Per. 8 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m.
Winter Choral Concert
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Winter Orchestra Concert
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Improv Performance
7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Winter Band Concert
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Conant Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Incoming Freshman Night
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
(
No School
)
JANUARY 2025
26 27 28 29 30 31
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
1 2 3 4
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
First Day of Classes
Second Semester
Winter Vacation
(No School)
Teacher Institute Day
(
No Classes
)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
Band Parent Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Room A160
Winter Dance
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Main Gym
District 211 Honor Choir
Concert - 3:00 p.m.
Palatine HS
Conant Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
FEBRUARY 2025
1
Presidents’ Day
(
No School
)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
Early Dismissal
12:35 p.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
End of 6-Week
Grading Period
Winter Play
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Winter Play
2:00/7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Band Parent Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Room A160
Choral Concert
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Improv Performance
7:00 p.m. - Cafeteria
International Fair
6:00 p.m. - Main Gym
Orchesis Show
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Conant Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
Jazz Band Concert
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Blood Drive
D211 Honor Orchestra Concert
7:00 p.m. - Schaumburg HS
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
MARCH 2025
Spring Vacation
(
No School
)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Daylight Saving Time
Begins
Spring Vacation begins
at close of school
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
30 31
Opening Day of School
After Vacation
College Night at
Palatine High School
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Early Dismissal
12:35 p.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
Orchesis Show
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Band Parent Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Room A160
D211 Honor Band Concert
3:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Improv Performance
7:00 p.m. - Cafeteria
Band Concert
7:30 p.m. - Auditorium
Conant Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Boosters Social Fundraiser
7:00 p.m. - Chandler’s
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
Non-Attendance Day
(
No School
)
APRIL 2025
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
27 28 29 30
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Student Late Start
9:35 a.m.
End of 12-Week
Grading Period
Band Parent Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Room A160
Improv Performance
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Spring Play
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Spring Play
2:00/7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Honors Convocation
7:00 p.m. - Main Gym
Spring Choral Concert
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Spring Orchestra Concert
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Conant Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
The Future Begins Today
(Special Ed Resource Night)
at Harper College
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
D211 Senior Job Fair
at Schaumburg H.S.
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
Memorial Day
(No School)
MAY 2025
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Last day of school
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
AP Testing
AP Testing
Early Dismissal
12:35 p.m.
Graduation
7:30 p.m. - NOW Arena
Final Exams
Per. 5 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Per. 6 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m.
Per. 7 - 11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Final Exams
Per. 1 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Per. 8 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m.
Final Exams
Per. 2 - 8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Per. 3 - 9:55 - 11:25 a.m.
Per. 4 - 11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Prom
7:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Band Parent Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Room A160
Cap and Gown Distribution
CNA Pinning Ceremony
6:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Graduation Rehearsal
8:15 a.m. - Main Gym
Senior Picnic
Conant Boosters Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Media Center
Spirit Wear Sales
Periods 3-6
Cougar Corner
Spring Band Concert
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
End of Second Semester
Senior Breakfast
Belvedere
8:00 a.m.
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
No Summer School
No Summer School
No Summer School
No Summer School
JUNE 2025
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
29 30
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
1st Semester
Summer School Ends
1st Semester
Summer School Begins
2nd Semester
Summer School Begins
Juneteenth
National Freedom Day
No Summer School
Board of Education Meeting
6:30/7:30 p.m.
SaturdayFridayThursday
Sunday
United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
WednesdayMonday Tuesday
Activity Director: 847-755-3613 • Athletic Director: 847-755-3771
Attendance / Counselors / Administration - Red Team: (847) 755-3670 • White Team - (847) 755-3671 • Blue Team - (847) 755-3672
No Summer School
JULY 2025
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
27 28 29 30 31
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No Summer School
2nd Semester
Summer School Ends
Independence Day
No Summer School
O-Campus Privilege
Permission to leave the school campus for lunch is a
privilege that may be extended to Junior and Senior
students as long as they exercise good school citizenship.
Township High School District 211 policy provides that
a student with parental permission and administrative
approval may leave the school campus only during a
scheduled lunch period. Students without permission
to leave campus may use those areas designated as
“option areas” in the building and on campus.
BEFORE GRANTING PERMISSION, GIVE CAREFUL
CONSIDERATION TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Students are supervised while on school premises.
2. Tutorial centers, guidance and counseling
services, quiet study, and library services are
available to students during the lunch hours.
3. Nutritionally balanced lunches are available in
school.
Parents should consider other personal factors before
granting off-campus permission. In granting this
permission, parents agree that they are responsible for
students’ whereabouts, conduct, and welfare while away
from campus.
OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH PERMISSION IS A PRIVILEGE.
IT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE STUDENT’S PARENT
OR ADMINISTRATOR AT ANY TIME.
O-campus privileges may be revoked based on, but
not limited to, the examples below:
1. Failure to demonstrate overall good school
citizenship.
2. Any misconduct or attendance problem related to
the o-campus privilege.
3. Presence at another school without permission while
o-campus.
4. Earning a D or F in a class.
5. Any reason which leads the student’s parent or
administrator to feel that it is not in the student’s
best interest to retain this privilege.
6. Student accumulates more than 8 tardies per
semester.
7. Student accumulates more than 2 class truancies
per semester.
8. Parents may revoke permission to leave campus
during lunch by contacting the student’s administrator.
Classroom and Study Hall Expectations
Please see class syllabus for specific information
regarding classroom policies and procedures.
Student I.D. Cards/Lanyards
Students are required to have a current school I.D. card.
Only a school-issued lanyard may be used to wear and
display the I.D. card.
A $3 fee may be charged to replace a lost or invalid I.D.
card or school lanyard. New I.D. cards and/or school
lanyards may be obtained in Main Oce 100.
A $1 fee may be charged for each temporary I.D.
Additional information on school I.D. cards can be found
on page 7 of the calendar/handbook.
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Technology Assistance
Any lost or damages to school issued iPads should be
reported immediately to the Technology Department
at (847) 755-3760. Families who opted to enroll in the
school insurance program will be issued a loaner iPad
while it is being repaired. Please contact the Technology
Department with any questions or concerns regarding
iPad use.
Parking Lots
Students may park in the Main Lot or Second lot only, if
they have a parking tag. Students may lose their parking
privileges if they are found in violation of the parking
contract signed upon receipt of their pass. Violators may
be ticketed and/or towed. Students violating parking
rules will be prohibited from future consideration for a
parking pass.
If you require assistance while visiting our school, please contact the
assistant principal’s oce at (847) 755-3612.
For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, please access the following TTD/
TTY telephone number: (847) 755-6654.
OFTEN STUDENTS AND PARENTS NEED SPECIFIC INFORMATION. HERE IS A HANDY REFERENCE. ALL PHONE NUMBERS ARE (847) 755-XXXX
Attendance Problems/Team Rooms - 3670/3671/3672
Safety Concern Hotline - 3911
Bus Info/Transportation - 6796
Club Info/Activities Director - 3612
Driver Education/Wellness - 3776
Guest Pass for Social Event/Activities Director - 3612
Locker Issues/Team Room - 3670/3671/3672
Medical Issues/Nurse’s Oce - 3662
Parking Issues/Team Room - 3670/3671/3672
Money Lost from Vending Machine Malfunction/Food
Service Department - 3680
Night/Summer School/G.E.D. Test Info/Guidance &
Administration Building - 6600
O-Campus Permit Form/Team Room - 3670/3671/3672
Physical/P.E. Excuses/Nurse’s Oce - 3662
Refund on School Fees/Cashier - 3676
Replacement I.D. Card or Lanyard/Main Oce - 3600
School Activities Calendar/Activities Director - 3612
School Fee Questions/Assistant Principal/Main Oce -
3612
Sports Info/Athletic Director’s Oce - 3771
Theft/Assistant Principal/Police Consultant - 3660
Title IX Info/Assistant Principal/Administration Center -
3612
Transcripts/Registrar - 3628
Vehicle Registration/Police Consultant - 3660
Visitor’s Pass/Main Oce - 3600
Faculty by Departments — 2024-2025
Administration
Nowak, Julie
Ardell, Jeannette
Cain, Brigit
Davis, Kim
Hauser, Erik
Henning, Dane
Holt, Monte
Marks, Matthew
Sall, Kathryn
Applied Technology
Adelman, Shayna
Babcock, Jon
LeBlanc, Eric
Robinson, Jerey
Tullo, Joseph
Art
Bickus, Justin
Garrity-Duey, Erin
Jenner, Theodore
Peterson, Jamie
Ramirez-Quiroz, Juan
Schroeck, Brian
Business Education
Drenth, Angela
Ertl, Patricia
Grana, Greg
Hilgendorf, Maren
Marks, Matthew
Miller, Anthony
Phillips, Jacylyn
Warford, Kim
English
Anzalone, Eve
Apperson-Skobel, Katherine
Avella, Anthony
Barrientos, Andy
Catapano, Jordan
Gaza, Christine
Gibbs, Grace
Guilde, Andrew
Gwizdala, David
Halloran, Martell
Harbeck, Joshua
Hess, Susan
Hortillano, Christian
Klein, Joseph
Long, Michael
Madura, Kristy
Michaels, Kristina
Moreno, Brenda
Sall, Kathryn
Schomer, Becky
Smith, CathyAnn
Stella, Lori
Zerby, Zak
E.L.
Buchwak, Hanna
Clark, Kevin
Jones, Benjamin
Mendoza, Brittany
Nedovic, Margaurete
Patel, Twinkle
Potts, Brittany
Family & Consumer Sciences
Brown, Jacqueline
Candia, Fatima
Drenth, Angela
Koopman, Katie
Mathematics
Barkalow, Aimee
Beardsley, Kathryn
Cortez, Richard
Davies, Mark
Dierding, Amy
Fivelson, Derek
Franco, Jason
Gosche, Edward
Hay, Chad
Hebert, Megan
Jay, Allison
Krueger, Victoria
Kurfess, Stephen
McCaliano, Megan
Melone, Jerey
Mogge, Jennifer
Patel, Amar
Roberts, Katherine
Salas, Vincent
Schweinebraten-Melone, Christina
Sharkey, Tracy
Stortz, Bryan
Toman, Mary
Vukelich, Donna
Willis, Andrea
Media
Kim, Paul
Lopez, Judith
Music
Godzicki, Devin
Koll, Tim
Moorhouse, Kreg
Roder-Manson, Leann
Science
Aubin, Monika
Bass, Vera
Bruce, Christopher
Cochrum, Caleb
Cunningham, Lorel
DeGuia, Victoria
Eschenbrenner, Al
Galla, Tracy
Joung, Judy
Kulak, Martin
Kutchek, Hannah
Lichtenberger, Karin
Malone, Shannon
Marasco, Patricia
Nottoli, Katherine
Pieper, Lauren
Rogers, Jimmy
Schiller, Jeery
Stanish, Jennifer
Thornley, Tracy
Torpe, David
Trimarco, Michael
Social Studies
Garvey, Kevin
Gutierrez, Carmen
Harte, Tim
Jacobsen, Eric
Jonen, David
Lundquist, James
Mikrut, Andrew
Mitchell, Denise
Moravek, David
Panek, Arden
Serrano, Samantha
Spizzirri, Amy
Stearns, Jennifer
Stewart, Jerey
Vega, Nico
Wolf, David
Special Education
Coconate, Joseph
Dalton, Kalli
Donatucci, Brittany
Garcia, Josefina
Gosche, Edward
Johnson, Danielle
Jonen, John
Lutz, Camille
Meyer, Matthew
Mogge, Kevin
Pfa, Christy
Schlender, Jacob
Sherko, Jason
Spizzirri, David
Strauch, Todd
Walsh, Matt
Willis, Michael
Student Services
Altergott, Scott
Anderson, Kelly
Bauer, Rick
Brown, John
Castanon, Corinna
Catsaros, Anna
Cordova, Angelica
Cullotta, Pamela
Hannant, Neal
Haracz, Sean
Hernandez, Ophelia
Herry, Jeanne
Hill, Paula
Hoeft, Scott
Langley-Krajack, Ashley
Leibman, Adam
MacFarlane, Felicia
Roesslein, Margaret
Rubinson, Bina
Smeltzer, Dawna
Sobey, Austin
Wiley, Matt
Wellness
Cashman, Janine
Clark, Kevin
Cromer, David
Cunningham, Lorel
Donatucci, Anthony
Espinosa, Javier
Essex, Aaron
Janus, Jonathon
Maley, Jim
Peña, David
Powers, John
Reibel, Drewann
Schweinebraten, Amanda
Sherko, Jason
Song, Jerry
Wol, Kelly
Zervos, Victoria
World Language
Chan, Lichien
Chriske-Hines, Vicki
Doan, Heather
Dopke, Elizabeth
Drenth, Brian
Gonzalez, Jose (Jesse)
Halter, Carrie
Langer, Jennifer
Malloy, Patrick
Spizzirri, Anthony
Weintraub, Jodie
Wozniak, Amber
Police Consultant
Teipel, Matt
Bold - Department Chair
School Safety and Security Information
Safety and security are of utmost importance at Conant
High School. Students or parents who hear or witness
something which they think might jeopardize student
or sta safety or security should share this information
in a confidential way with an administrator, teacher, or
counselor. This can be done in person or by contacting
a sta member directly. Another alternative is to use the
Information Hotline at (847) 755-3911 or report it on the
CHS website.
Cafeteria Expectations
The following cafeteria rules apply to all Conant High
School students:
1. Students are responsible for voluntarily cleaning
up after themselves. Sta members will provide
direction when needed.
2. Students who display inappropriate behavior will
be referred to their Team Room and may lose social
privileges.
3. Students who fail to return trays or clean up after
themselves will be referred to their Team Room and
may lose social privileges.
Tutoring
Academic tutoring is available before, during, and after
school. Please contact your teacher or see the school
website for additional information.
Non-Profit Organ.
U.S. POSTAGE
P A I D
Permit No. 125
Schaumburg, Illinois
J B. C H S
700 East Cougar Trail • Homan Estates, IL 60169-3659
TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211
U S D O E
B R S O E
Julie Nowak Lisa A. Small
Principal Superintendent
Please call (847) 755-3613, or visit conantboosters.com, to join the Conant Boosters, a parent organization.
James B. Conant High School
700 E. Cougar Trail
Homan Estates, Illinois 60169-3659
chs.d211.org
Attendance / Counselors / Administration
Activity Director Athletic Director
(847) 755-3612 (847) 755-3770
Administrators
Julie Nowak ....................................................................................... Principal
Jeannette Ardell
............................. Assistant Principal/Activity Director
Brigit Cain
........................................................... Student Services Director
Dane Henning
.................................................................Assistant Principal
Kim Davis
.......................................................................... Assistant Principal
Monte Holt
.......................................................................Assistant Principal
Kathryn Sall
........................................................................Dean of Students
Matthew Marks.........................................Dean of Building and Grounds
Erik Hauser
...............................................Athletic Director/Division Head
Alexander Woods
...................................... Building & Grounds Manager
Conant Boosters
Traci Garcia ................................................................................Co-President
Cristina Zajac
............................................................................. Co-President
Heather Sharbaugh
.............................................................. Vice President
Melanie Thomas
.........................................................Recording Secretary
Shawna Lochner
................................................Corresponding Secretary
Gena Angelino
................................................................................ Treasurer
Main Number
(847) 755-3600
Hotline Number
(847) 755-3911
Red Team White Team Blue Team
(847) 755-3670 (847) 755-3671 (847) 755-3672
