Student Handbook
- HANDBOOK CHAPTERS
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CHAPTER 1: Introductory Information and General Notices
- 1.00 - School Operations During a Pandemic or Other Health Emergency
- 1.20 - Student Handbook Acknowledgement
- 1.30 - General Information
- 1.40 - Visitors
- 1.50 - Equal Opportunity and Sex Equity
- 1.60 - Animals on School Property
- 1.70 - School Volunteers
- 1.80 - Invitations and Gifts [PK-8]
- 1.85 - Treats and Snacks [PK-8]
- 1.90 - Emergency School Closings
- 1.100 - Video and Audio Monitoring System
- 1.110 - Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
- 1.120 - Students with Food Allergies
- 1.130 - Care of Students with Diabetes
- 1.140 - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
- 1.150 - Accommodating Breastfeeding Students
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CHAPTER 2: Attendance, Promotion and Graduation
- 2.10 - Attendance
- 2.20 - Student Absences
- 2.30 - Release Time for Religious Instruction and Observation
- 2.40 - Make-Up Work
- 2.50 - Truancy
- 2.60 - Grading and Promotion
- 2.70 - Homework
- 2.80 - Exemption from PE Requirements
- 2.90 - Credit for Proficiency, Non-District Experiences, Course Substitutions and AP
- 2.100 - Home and Hospital Instruction
- 2.110 - Early Graduation [HS]
- 2.120 - Graduation Requirements [HS]
- CHAPTER 3: Student Fees and Meal Costs
- CHAPTER 4: Transportation and Parking
- CHAPTER 5: Health and Safety
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CHAPTER 6: Discipline and Conduct
- 6.10 - General Building Conduct
- 6.20 - School Dress Code and Student Appearance
- 6.30 - Student Behavior
- 6.35 - Suspension Procedures
- 6.37 - Expulsion Procedures
- 6.40 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment
- 6.45 Sexual Harassment and Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
- 6.50 - Cafeteria Rules
- 6.60 - Field Trips
- 6.70 - Access to Student Social Networking Passwords and Websites
- 6.80 - Student Use of Electronic Devices
- CHAPTER 7: Internet, Technology and Publications
- CHAPTER 8: Search and Seizure
- CHAPTER 9: Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
- CHAPTER 10: Special Education
- CHAPTER 11: Student Records and Privacy
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CHAPTER 12: Parental Right Notifications
- 12.10 - Teacher Qualifications
- 12.20 - Standardized Testing
- 12.30 - Homeless Child's Right to Education
- 12.40 - Sex Education Instruction
- 12.60 - English Learners
- 12.70 - School Visitation Rights
- 12.80 - Pesticide Application Notice
- 12.90 - Mandated Reporter
- 12.100 - Unsafe School Choice Option
- 12.105 - Student Privacy
- 12.110 - Sex Offender Notification Law
- 12.120 - Violent Offender Community Notification
- 12.130 - Parent Notices Required by the Every Student Succeeds Act
- 12.140 - Uniform Grievance Procedure
- APPENDIX - Elementary School Items
- APPENDIX - Middle School Items
- APPENDIX - High School Items
6.20 - School Dress Code and Student Appearance
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A student’s appearance, including dress and grooming, must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching/learning climate, or compromise reasonable standards of health, safety, and decency. Appropriate procedures for handling students who dress or groom inappropriately have been developed by the Superintendent.
Compliance Guidelines:
- Body - Jewelry, piercings, tattoos, and other accessories (e.g. belts, head adornments, etc.) must be in good taste and non-disruptive to the educational environment. Excessive jewelry, piercings, tattoos and other accessories are often disruptive to others as well as the learning environment and will be dealt with as outlined in the Round Lake Area Schools discipline policies.
- Head Coverings - Head coverings, with the exception of religious garb, and bandanas are prohibited.
- Pants & Shorts - Pants should be tasteful and properly fitted. Pant legs must be equal in length and provide a fit which is suitable to the build and stature of the student. Shorts should be long enough to at least touch the fingertips of the student with an extended arm. Any rips or slits in clothing must be below fingertip length. Pants and shorts should be pulled up to a level where undergarments are not visible. Pajama bottoms should only be worn at designated school events.
- Skirts - All skirts should be long enough to at least touch the fingertips of the student with an extended arm.
- Shoes - Shoes need to be appropriate for the school environment.
- Tops - All tops should cover the midriff and back areas. The chest area should be adequately covered. Undergarments should not be visible.
- All clothing, body art, jewelry, or accessories which represent gangs, drugs, alcohol, violence, tobacco, and/or are sexual in nature, are in violation of the behavior expectations of Round Lake Area Schools.
Cross-reference:
Round Lake Area Schools Community Unit District 116 Policy 7:160, Student Appearance