General Information
The cashing of personal checks by students is discouraged. However, in emergency situations the Business Office will allow check cashing up to a maximum of $15.00. Students may cash a check before school, after school or during passing periods only.
The official school day runs from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Teachers and administrators may assign make-up or detention time within these hours. The school will make every attempt to be flexible enough to account for student work, rides, etc. The most commonly used schedules are listed on the front page of this book. After school athletic and activity programs will begin at the end of the 7th period (3:05 p.m.). Any changes for the regular daily class schedule will be announced in advance in the Student Bulletin. The Student Bulletin is available to all parents on the RBHS website: www.rbhs208.net. under “Student Bulletin – Daily Bark.” Assembly programs, homeroom meetings, and faculty in-service and Institute Days will alter the normal schedule of classes.
CLOSED CAMPUS
DELIVERIES
No items such as flowers, balloons, restaurant food, etc. will be allowed to be delivered to students during the normal school day, even if such items are delivered by a family member. No commercial deliveries of any type will be allowed at any time, including, but not limited to, the items mentioned above. Personal school-related items (books, homemade lunches, field trip permission slips, etc.) may be brought to the Welcome Center. To minimize classroom disruptions for delivery of these items, students should be informed by their parents before the start of the school day to stop by the reception desk during a passing period to pick up their items. However, the school is not responsible for any items delivered, and there is no implied promise on the part of the school to make such deliveries to students. Lunch money may be dropped off in a sealed envelope with student name witten on it.
DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS
Recognizing that all aspects of the school environment become part of the students’ educational process, we regulate circulation, distribution, and posting of materials. All individuals wishing to circulate, distribute, or post materials within the RB campus must seek approval through the Assistant Principal of Student Affairs prior to any such action. Violations of this procedure will be pursued. We do not allow solicitation.
DRIVER EDUCATION
Public and private school students who desire to take driver education courses must receive a passing grade in at least eight courses during the previous two semesters prior to taking driver education.
To register for behind-the-wheel instruction a student must have successfully completed 30 hours of classroom instruction in an approved Driver Education course and must have a current valid driving permit provided by the Secretary of State of Illinois.
Students who wish to take behind-the-wheel at a private driving school must submit a Driver Education Waiver Form (available at the driver training school) to be approved by the Superintendent.
ELEVATOR
The elevator is available to students who may need it. Students who need the elevator must report to the Health Office upon their arrival in the building with a note from their doctor explaining the medical need for use of the elevator. All students will be trained on elevator safety prior to being allowed to use the elevator. Any unauthorized use will result in a detention.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS, DELAYED STARTS OR ELEARNING DAYS
Once the Administration has made the decision to close the building or open late due to inclement weather or other serious situation, you will be informed in one of the following ways:
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Please check the website www.rbhs208.net for the most updated information.
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The news should be announced on local media stations beginning around 6:00 a.m. The following stations should have current information: AM Radio – WMAQ 670, WGN 720, WBBM 780; TV – CBS Channel 2, NBC Channel 5, WGN Channel 9, FOX Channel 32 and CLTV News. Other stations may carry school closings information. Those listed have specifically agreed to cooperate.
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As soon as possible, the school’s phone system will be programmed to announce the closing, change in schedule or elearning day.
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We will use our Skylert Call System to call the homes of the students to provide an automated message of the emergency school closing, delayed start time or elearning day. The call will leave a voice mail message if the phone is unanswered. Please note that if the home has Privacy Manager, the call system cannot leave a message.
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We will use our Skyward Student Management System to send an email to students’ custodial parent/guardian.
District 208 is an equal opportunity employer. The Department of Human Rights administers the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (with regard to employment), familial status (with regard to real estate transactions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, unfavorable military discharge, and sexual orientation.
Registration Fee $200.00 Required
Technology Fee (Grades 9; 10; 11; 12) $100.00 Required
The following is a breakdown of the $100 technology fee for all students:
| Current Tech Fee* | Insurance | Chromebook | |
| Year 1 | $30 | $60 | $10 |
| Year 2 | $30 | $0 | $70 |
| Year 3 | $30 | $0 | $70 |
| Year 4 | $30 | $0 | $70 |
| Subtotal | $120 | $60 | $220 |
| Total | $400 | ||
| *Student Activity Fee |
$25.00 Optional
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| Accident Insurance no charge |
District 208 will provide insurance for all students (including football coverage)
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| Rouser Yearbook |
$50/$55/$60 Optional
$50 during Residency and throghout first quarter
$55 during 2nd or 3rd quarter, and $60 if ordered during 4th quarter
(pending availability)
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| Schedule Changes | $25.00 for serious academic reasons only |
| Driver Education | $350.00 Sophomore standing or above / $20 Permit fee |
| Transcript Fee (Seniors only) | $10.00 One-time transcript request fee |
| Parking (on Rockefeller) | $150.00 If application approved and fees are paid in full |
| Parking (Zoo South lot/winter only) | $85.00 If application is approved and fees are paid in full |
| Hallway Lock | $6.00 Required/Freshman |
| Physical Education Lock | $6.00 Required/Freshman |
| Physical Education Uniform Shirt | $19.00 Required/Freshman |
*Includes admission to concerts, athletic events (except tournaments and IHSA playoffs), and dances (except Prom).
From time to time a student may be required to purchase additional books or supplies. These materials are available for purchase from the student bookstore at the beginning of school. Every student is responsible for buying a PE uniform. In addition, there are assessments and fines charged for lost materials, overdue materials, and other miscellaneous expenses.
FEES - PAY TO PARTICIPATE SPORTS / ACTIVITIES
The Board of Education has established a “Pay to Participate” Fee structure for certain activities based on the purpose of that club/activity and the events that the participating students engage in. Activities have been placed in one of the three categories shown below. Refer to the school website’s “Extracurricular” page to find out what activities are currently offered at RB and which category each activity falls into.
COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES will have a $100.00 Pay to Participate fee
SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, and CULTURAL ACTIVITIES and INTEREST-BASED ACTIVITIES WITH VOLUNTEER SPONSORS will not be charged a Pay to Participate fee.
ATHLETICS will have a fee of $200 for 1 sport and $150 for 2nd sport. Fees must be paid in full prior to participation in any official competition or performance.
Participation fees for athletics and extracurricular activities are capped at $350 for each student.
FEES - PAYMENT
The Business Office accepts cash, checks, and AmEx,Visa, Mastercard, and Discover credit cards for school fee payments. Online credit card transactions will incur a $3.00 fee to offset a portion of the fees charged to the District by RevTrak. Parents will be assessed a return check fee for all checks that are returned to the bank for nonsufficient funds.
A late fee of $50.00 will be assessed for all outstanding balances if not paid in full by November 3, 2023 (if not on a payment plan). Payment plans are available. Please call the Business Office at 708-442-7500, ext. 2104, or email [email protected].
FEE WAIVERS
Fee waivers are available for those with proof of financial need, for example, SNAP or TANF. They are also available if the total household income falls within a specified range. For details, please call the Business Office at 708-442-7500 ext. 2105. All information is confidential.
FEES – UNPAID BALANCES
Unpaid balances will result in exclusion from prom and extracurricular activities. Graduates who owe any fees will only receive one graduation ticket. Outstanding fees, not on a payment plan, after November 3, 2023 may be sent to collections.
Field trips are used as an extension to the classroom and are planned for educational purposes to meet classroom objectives. As such, all field trips are subject to departmental and administrative review and approval. Parents must give written consent prior to a student’s participation. Attendance on field trips is a privilege. Students may be excluded from field trips based on attendance, grades, behavior, or other reasons deemed appropriate by the school Administration. All school rules are in effect on all field trips. Students take full responsibility for their actions while on a field trip. All work missed while in attendance on a field trip will be the responsibility of the student to obtain and complete. iPods and other electronic devices are not allowed to be used on field trips, unless prior permission has been granted by the staff member supervising the field trip. While riding the bus on school field trips, students must wear their seat belts.
GENDER EQUITY
The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare has published an implementing regulation for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in Federally Assisted programs. The intent of Title IX is reflected in this opening statement to the law:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participating in, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal assistance...”
Riverside Brookfield Township High School, District 208, is in compliance with the Title IX Regulations and intends to continue to meet the requirements of the law.
For the resolution of any student (or employee) complaints alleging action which would be prohibited by the Title IX provision, the complaint should be put in writing and delivered to the Principal within fifteen days of the alleged violation. Within five days the Principal shall hold a hearing to determine if, in fact, a violation has occurred.
I.D. CARDS
In order to maintain a safe, secure environment, all students are required to have I.D. cards. ID cards serve as identification in the Library, Business Office and Assistant Principal of Student Affairs Office, at school-related activities and in the case of an emergency. ID cards are required to purchase tickets for events such as Homecoming, Spring Dances, Prom tickets, plays, etc. and are needed for attendance at all events. ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY THEIR ID CARDS ON THEIR PERSON AT ALL TIMES. ID cards MUST be presented immediately upon request to any staff member. Failure to do so subjects the student to disciplinary action, such as, but not limited to, lunch detentions and suspension. We will be having periodic ID card checks throughout the school year. Defacing any student ID or a lost ID will require a new one being issued at the student’s expense of $5.00.
INSURANCE CLAIMS
Student accident claim forms are available in the Business Office. However, please note that the claim is between the parent/student and the insurance company. Riverside Brookfield High School does not act as an intermediary.
INSURANCE DISCOUNT
Some insurance companies provide “good student” discounts for students who maintain a ‘B’ average. (Different companies apply different standards.) If a student needs a signature from an official school representative, he should take it to the Student Services Office.
LOCKERS
Lockers are assigned to students when they enter Riverside Brookfield High School and are used for the entire 4-year term on campus. Lockers are the property of the school and may be subject to search provided school officials have reasonable suspicion. Students must check their lockers on the first day of school for damage or other concerns. Students will be held responsible for anything written on or located in their lockers. Any damage must also be reported the FIRST day of school so that the student will not be held responsible. After the first day of school the student shall be held responsible for all writing in their locker, items located in their locker and damage to their locker. Only school-issued locks are allowed to be used.
The following information should serve as a guideline for students and parents because the school is not responsible for items missing from students’ lockers. We suggest:
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DO NOT SHARE LOCKERS. Allowing others to know your combination may result in potential theft. Do not keep valuables in your locker. YOUR LOCKER IS YOUR SECURE AREA, KEEP IT THAT WAY. You are responsible for all the contents of your locker. If sharing lockers, which we do not recommend, you will be responsible for all the items located in your locker.
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CHANGING LOCKER LOCATIONS. Locker locations are not changed unless there appears to be a problem with the locker or for other security reasons or disciplinary reasons.
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FOOD IN LOCKERS. No food is to be stored in lockers overnight or for any extended period of time.
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WRITING IN LOCKERS IS PROHIBITED. Students will be responsible for the cleaning of their lockers during the year as deemed necessary by the Administration.
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LOCKER PROBLEM. If you have a problem with your locker, i.e., it is jammed, the combination won’t open, or you forgot your combination, you should report immediately to the Attendance Office for assistance.
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PE LOCKERS. PE lockers are to be used ONLY during PE class. All items must be removed from these lockers after class is over. For safety reasons, items of value such as, but not limited to, wallets, cash, or backpacks, must be left in main hallway lockers.
Lost and found is located in Student Services.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
Students’ academic records are first reviewed to determine scholastic eligibility for consideration for membership in the National Honor Society. Upon achieving a 3.50 grade point average and receiving faculty invitation, students are eligible to apply for membership into the National Honor Society during their Spring semester of their Junior year or Fall semester of their Senior year. These students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of excellence in three areas in addition to scholarship: service, leadership, and character. Students must complete an application packet in order to be considered for membership. Feeback on all applicants is provided by school staff.
Students are reminded that they apply for membership and that completion and submission of information on an application does not guarantee membership.
The Faculty Council looks for contributions the student has made to school, classmates and community. Finally, the Faculty Council considers faculty input and students’ records relating to students’ leadership, service, and character. Students involved in academic dishonesty infractions will be denied membership.
Once inducted, a continuation of membership in the National Honor Society is contingent upon adherence to the National Honor Society standards of leadership, service, character, and scholarship. Inducted students and their parents sign a document that clarifies these requirements and expectations.
NEW STUDENT PLACEMENT
All students who enroll for the first time in District 208 shall take such standardized tests of ability, aptitude or achievement as the Principal,or designee, may direct, and the results of these tests shall be used for the proper placement of students.
OPT-OUT FORM - MILITARY RECRUITER ACCESS TO STUDENT INFORMATION
Federal Law under the No Child Left Behind Act requires schools to release student directory information to military recruiters. However, parents have the right to refuse their permission for that information to be released. The Family and Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires schools to notify parents how to refuse permission. Riverside Brookfield High School provides all parents with an “Opt-Out” form during summer Residency Registration or upon a student’s admission to the school. The form will be kept on file on an annual basis at RBHS.
PARKING PERMITS
Permission to drive automobiles to school is a privilege. Students who apply for a parking permit must submit 1) a completed permit application that contains student and parent signatures that indicate understanding of and consent to the RB vehicle search policy 2) proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license, vehicle registration, vehicle insurance 3) a written statement specifying (in detail) hardship reasons to be given preferential consideration.
All fee balances must be paid before a student may receive a parking permit. If the approved permit is not paid for and picked up by the end of the first week of school, it will be released to the next student in line with proper permission and payment. Zoo permits will be approved in September to begin parking privileges in October and conclude at the end of March.
Seniors living more than 1.5 miles from the school will have the highest priority. Seniors who can prove they will carpool will also receive priority consideration.
Considerations in finalizing the distribution of parking permits will include, but are not limited to, the following priorities based on the previous school year’s overall performance:
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Student must have passed all classes.
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Student must not have been suspended.
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Student must not have been truant.
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Student must not have missed more than 5% of the previous school year.
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Student must not have plagiarized or cheated.
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Student must not have violated the technology policy.
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Student must not have received an excessive number of behavioral and/or academic referrals.
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Student must not be on the school indebtedness list.
Current students will not be considered for permits if they have received a suspension or truancy ticket in the year of application.
Once a parking permit has been issued, if a student violates any of the above criteria and/or receives a ticket for a moving violation when on any school property (rented or owned) or within a one mile radius of the school, he/she will have their permit suspended as determined by the Assistant Principal of Student Affaris. Students who are convicted of such motor vehicle offenses are responsible for immediately reporting this to the Administration. The permit must be surrendered to the Assistant Principal of Student Affairs Office. No refund will be issued.
Once a student has received a parking permit, it may not be used by any other student without prior administrative approval. If the permit is not being used it must be returned to the Assistant Principal of Student Affairs immediately.
Students parked on Rockefeller Road or in the RB Lot must have their authorized permit properly displayed. Owners of vehicles without the permit displayed may lose their privilege to park and may be subject to ticket or tow. Driving irresponsibly, parking outside the lines, transporting items which violate the law or RB policy, or other infractions determined unsafe may result in loss of the parking privilege for the entire year and/or a parking citation. The parking area will be monitored by security personnel daily to insure that only cars with proper permits have access to parking spaces.
All vehicles driven into any designated school or student parking area may be subject to search in accordance with the RB vehicle search policy. As stated in that policy, designated school officials shall be authorized to conduct a search of a vehicle driven to school by an RB student while it is parked on school grounds or in an area reserved for RB parking when there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that such vehicle contains items that violate either the law or RB rules or that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of the law or RB rules. The scope of the search shall be reasonably related to the objectives of the search, and may include the entire passenger compartment, engine compartment, trunk and undercarriage and all containers therein. The involved student shall be notified that the said search is to be conducted, whenever possible. There shall be no forced entry into the vehicle. School personnel and/or law enforcement at RB’s request, may seize any items which are the subject of the search as well as items that are in plain view, if such items violate either the law or RB rules or constitute evidence of a violation of the law or of RB rules.
RB EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Since 1987, the RB Educational Foundation (RBEF), a volunteer, non-profit organization, has enhanced educational excellence at Riverside Brookfield High School by providing extra educational opportunities beyond the operating budget. Fundraising efforts have enabled students, faculty, and staff to pursue outside educational enrichment opportunities that complement the RB curriculum. Grant applications are taken each spring. Each application is considered regardless of need. Tax-deductible contributions are always welcome. For further information, please contact RBEF at www.rbef.tv.
REHABILITATION ACT OF 1974
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of Civil Rights, requires compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which provides that:
“No otherwise qualified individual...shall solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Riverside Brookfield Township High School, District 208, is in compliance with Section 504 regulations and intends to continue to meet the requirements of the law.
For the resolutions of any student (or employee) complaints related to Section 504 regulations, the complaint should be directed to the Complaint Manager.
REQUEST FOR FACILITY USAGE (OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS OR GROUPS)
For information refer to the RBHS website under the Community tab and click on “Building and Facilities Rental Policy and Forms” link. Outside organizations or groups wishing to use Riverside Brookfield High School facilities must contact the Business Office for information regarding available dates, insurance, and rental rates.
RESIDENCY
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Resident Pupils - All persons under twenty-one (21) years of age who reside in District 208 and who meet the following requirements shall be eligible to attend Riverside Brookfield Township High School and shall be entitled to the right and opportunity to an equal education:
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The entering ninth-grade student shall be certified, by diploma or other certifying statement issued by school officials, that he has satisfactorily completed requirements for graduation from the eighth grade. If the student is transferring from another high school, he shall furnish an official transcript of credits or other certifying statement in order that proper placement may be determined.
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Eligibility for attendance based on residence shall be determined by verifying that the entering student lives in District 208 with his parent(s) or guardian(s), or with any other adult(s) charged with his custody and control as described in Illinois State Law.
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The entering student shall have satisfactory standing as a school citizen.
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Home visits may occur throughout the year, as necessary, to verify residency.
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Non-Resident Pupils - Pupils residing outside the area of District 208 shall be admitted ONLY in cases of court order or by special contract arrangement (e.g., special education contractual agreement) with another school district.
As noted in the Illinois School Code, tuition shall be charged for approved (see above) non-resident pupils in an amount equal to the per capita cost of maintaining the school for the preceding school year (for FY ’22 – ’23 the daily cost was $97.85). Non-residency tuition for any other students is not an option!
Individuals who fraudulently enroll an out-of-district student will be assessed full tuition charges per day. It is a class C misdemeanor to knowingly enroll a non-resident or to give a school district false information regarding residency. The Illinois School Code specifies that a school district has a duty to charge tuition to non-resident pupils. Fraudulent enrollment will be aggressively addressed.
Each year Riverside Brookfield High School creates a master schedule for the following school year which reflects students’ course requests made during registration appointments in November through January. Faculty members are employed, textbooks are purchased, and rooms are assigned on the basis of these requests. Thus, once a student enrolls in a course, he/she is expected to remain in the course. Careful consideration of course selection by the student, parent and counselor prior to registration is critical to this process. After completion of the registration process, student initiated course changes should not be made without serious consideration by the student, parent, and counselor. In most cases, requests made after the initial registration may not be honored. To request a schedule change, students or parents should contact the assigned counselor and complete a Program Change Request. Students will remain in the original course until this form is completed, the request is approved and a $25 processing fee has been paid. Changes will be made only if the criteria below are followed and space is available.
Once registration has been completed at the end of January, course request verifications will be sent home for parental approval. Every attempt will be made to meet all requests, but in some cases, scheduling conflicts will occur. Students should select at least two alternate courses. Students will not be allowed to enroll in fewer than five courses at Riverside Brookfield High School. New courses will not be added after 10 days into any semester.
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Attendance in summer school.
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Reassignment of required failures.
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Level changes agreed upon by student, parent and school.
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Recognized special learning needs agreed upon by student, parents and school. (Such as: special education adjustments)
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Significant evidence of new courses needed for college/career programs, $25 processing fee.
Please remember that schedule change requests due to a “change of mind” will not be honored.
The shadowing experience at Riverside Brookfield High School is for students who either attend another high school and are considering a transfer to RBHS or attend a local feeder school and are considering options other than RBHS. The shadowing experience is meant to help the student with his or her decision on which high school to attend in the fall. Interested students must reside within the RBHS residency boundaries. Parents should contact the Director of Student Services for more information and approval.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Riverside Brookfield Township High School, District 208, complies with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and corresponding Illinois Procedural Rules and Regulations governing special education. Any parent who suspects that his child might be eligible for special education services should contact the Director of Special Education, Riverside Brookfield Township High School, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. Students with disabilities that do not qualify for an individualized education program (IEP), may qualify for services under Section 504 if the child meets specific requirements.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
District 208 provides the following services which are supervised by a Student Health Officer: vision and hearing screening, emergency procedures, and first aid services. Except in cases of emergency, all students need a pass to see the nurse.
School Dental Examinations
All Illinois children in Grade 9 or new transfer students from out of state are required to have an oral health examination:
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This is required for all public, private, and parochial schools.
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Examinations must be performed by a licensed dentist, and he/she must sign the Proof of Dental School Examination form.
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Each child is required to present proof of examination by a dentist prior to May 15 of the school year.
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School dental examinations must have been completed within 18 months prior to the May 15 deadline.
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Hearing screening must be provided annually for all students in special education, transfer students who are new to the district, and all teacher referrals in all public schools. In lieu of the screening services required, a completed and signed report form, indicating the child had an ear examination by a physician and an audiological evaluation completed by an audiologist within the previous 12 months, is acceptable.
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Vision screening must be provided annually for all students in special education, transfer students who are new to the district, and all teacher referrals in all public schools. Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision examination by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo the vision screening if an ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report indicating that an eye examination has been administered within the previous 12 months.
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The parent or legal guardian of a student may object to hearing or vision screening tests for their children on religious grounds. If a religious objection is made, a written and signed statement from the parent or legal guardian detailing such objections must be presented to the school nurse.
Entrance Requirements - Physical examinations as prescribed by the Department of Public Health shall be required of all students upon entrance into the ninth grade and, irrespective of grade, of each student immediately prior to or upon transfer into Riverside Brookfield Township High School. Students who are enrolling in an Illinois school for the first time must present an eye exam performed during the previous year by an optometrist or a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches. Examinations shall be made by persons licensed to practice in Illinois or any other state who are employed for that purpose by the parents or guardians of the children examined. According to the Illinois School Code, all students must have up-to-date immunization records on file by October 15th of the school year. STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO HAVE THEIR IMMUNIZATION ON FILE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND CLASS UNTIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED.
A free Immunization Clinic is held at the Cook County Dept. of Public Health, 1701 South 1st Avenue, Maywood. This is available to all children (infancy to 18 years old) who meet the requirements. Please call 708-450-5300 for more information or to make an appointment.
All medical excuses are honored. A doctor’s excuse is necessary for any disability of 5 days or more. Medical forms are available in the Physical Education Office and in the Health Services’ Office. Students are required to complete makeup work as assigned by their teacher. While students are medically excused from their P.E. class, they are required to report to the Study Hall.
Medical Notes Upon Return to School
A medical note is needed to return to school following hospitalization. The medical note must include any restrictions and the length of time for the restrictions.
1) A student may be excused without a note for one school day
2) A parental note will be honored for four school days
3) For an absence of five days or more a note from a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act is required
4) No physical education credit will be issued until a note is received.
Once a note is received, credit will be given for the time of the disability provided that the student takes the written fitness tests and completes all of the handouts for any units missed. In addition, students should report to the final exam as scheduled and take the written final. The assignments, written fitness tests, and written final must be completed in order to receive credit. It is the student’s responsibility to contact his teacher. See Board Policy 7:260 Exemption from physical activity for additional information.
All prescription drugs must be in their original containers and be registered through the Health Office. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to make sure that all prescriptions are registered and are re-filled as needed.
Medical Marijuana - The use, possession, or distribution of cannabis by a student is grounds for disciplinary action unless authorized by Ashley’s Law 105 ILCS 5/22-23. A designated caregiver, parent, guardian, or any individual registered with the Illinois Department of Health shall be authorized to administer a medical cannabis infused product on the school premises or on the school bus to a registered qualifying student – Must remove the product from the school premises or from the school bus after administration – May not administer in a way that would disrupt the educational environment or would cause exposure to other students.
Any student with a medical condition that requires self-administration of medication, such as, but not limited to, asthma or the use of an epinephrine auto-injector by a student at risk of anaphylaxis must have met with the school nurse to complete all of the proper paper required and to make all of the appropriate arrangements and notification to staff in accordance with Legal reference: ILCS 105 5/22-30, prior to administering any medication on school property.
STUDENT RECORDS
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NOTE: The following information on student records is included in this issue of the RB Parent/Student Handbook in compliance with the requirements of the Illinois School Student Records Act,
Legal Reference: 105 ILCS 10/4; 105 ILCS 10/5(a); 105 ILCS 10/8.1(a) and Illinois Administrative Code:23 Ill. Administrative Code 375.30 |
The STUDENT PERMANENT RECORD shall consist of:
- Basic identifying information including student’s and parent’s names and addresses, birth date and place, and gender
- Academic transcript, including grades, class rank, graduation date, grade level achieved, and scores on college entrance examinations
** Amended, August, 2013, in compliance with the General Assembly and the ISBE, students may request the removal of college entrance exams from their academic transcripts. - Attendance record
- Accident reports and health record
- Record of release of permanent record information; and may consist of:
- Honors and awards received; and,
- Information concerning participation in school-sponsored activities or athletics, or offices held in school-sponsored organizations.
The STUDENT TEMPORARY RECORD consists of all information not required to be in the student permanent record and may include:
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Family background information
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Intelligence test scores, group and individual
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Aptitude test scores
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Reports of psychological evaluations including information on intelligence, personality, and academic information obtained through test administration, observation, or interviews
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Elementary and secondary achievement level test results
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Participation in extracurricular activities including any offices held in school-sponsored clubs or organizations
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Honors and awards received
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Teacher anecdotal records
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Disciplinary information
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Special education files including the report of the multidisciplinary staffing on which placement or non placement was based, and all records and tape recordings relating to special education placement hearings and appeals
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Any verified reports or information from non-educational persons, agencies, or organizations
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Any verified information of clear relevance to the education of the student; and,
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Record of release of temporary record information.
The contents of temporary records are destroyed five years after the graduation or withdrawal of the student. For example, the graduating class’s temporary record will be destroyed after five years.
Release of individual school student records will be made only upon written permission of parents and/or eligible students with the exception of 1) the release of student information to persons authorized by state or federal law to gain such access, provided that the parent receives prior written notice of the nature and substance of the information to be released and an opportunity to inspect, copy, and/or challenge such information and 2) the release of information from school student records without parental consent or notification to an employee or official of the school district or the State Board of Education provided that person has a current demonstrable educational or administrative interest in the student and the records are in furtherance of such interest; and to any person for the purpose of research, statistical reporting, or planning, provided that such person has the permission of the State Superintendent of Education and that no student or parent can be identified from the information released.
Information may also be released without parental consent as follows:
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to school officials with legitimate educational interests
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to schools in which a student seeks to enroll
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to federal, state and local educational authorities conducting an audit, evaluation or
enforcement of education programs
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in connection with financial aid, such as a college loan
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to organizations conducting studies on behalf of schools
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to parents of a dependent student
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to comply with the judicial order or subpoena (reasonable effort to notify)
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for health or safety emergency
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for directory information
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to state and local officials in connection with serving student under the juvenile justice system. 20 U.S.C. 1232g(a) (5) (A), (b) (1), (b)(2)(B), (b)(6), (h), and (i); 34 C.F.R. §99.31
Directory information on students may be released to the general public, unless a parent requests in writing that any or all such information not be released on his/her child. During summer residency, all parents/guardians will be given the option to change their preferences for their student’s directory information. Such information shall include, but is not limited to:
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name, address, telephone listing, e-mail address
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date / place of birth, photographs
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participation in officially recognized activities / sports
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field of study
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weight and height of athletes
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enrollment status (full, part-time, undergrad, graduate)
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degrees and awards received
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dates of attendance
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most recent previous school attended
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grade level
20 U.S.C. 1232 g(a)(5)(A); 34 C.F.R. §99.3