Student Services
COUNSELOR
Every RB student is assigned to a counselor prior to entering high school as a freshman and will, insofar as possible, remain with that counselor for four years. A student’s counselor can serve as his liaison in all aspects of high school life. Students are encouraged to seek assistance in all matters of concern: educational planning and scheduling, post high school planning and career possibilities, personal matters, test interpretations, college planning and admissions procedures, graduation requirements, and general information and orientation.
Every RB student is assigned to a counselor prior to entering high school as a freshman and will, insofar as possible, remain with that counselor for four years. A student’s counselor can serve as his liaison in all aspects of high school life. Students are encouraged to seek assistance in all matters of concern: educational planning and scheduling, post high school planning and career possibilities, personal matters, test interpretations, college planning and admissions procedures, graduation requirements, and general information and orientation.
SOCIAL WORKER
Our social workers are available for students who may have special needs beyond what can be offered through the student’s guidance counselor. A social worker holds individual conferences with students as well as weekly group meetings for selected students.
PILLARS
Pillars is an extension of a community-based organization which is housed at the high school two days a week. Pillars offers a supplemental counseling service to our students (of Riverside Township) which can, if needed, carry over outside the building to include the student’s family. All referrals to the Pillars Counselor are made through a Riverside Brookfield High School Social Worker.
Pillars is an extension of a community-based organization which is housed at the high school two days a week. Pillars offers a supplemental counseling service to our students (of Riverside Township) which can, if needed, carry over outside the building to include the student’s family. All referrals to the Pillars Counselor are made through a Riverside Brookfield High School Social Worker.
STUDY HALL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The purpose of study hall is to work on school-related assignments. Students are required to bring enough schoolwork or educationally meaningful material to keep them busy for the entire period. A study environment, where each person’s right to study is respected, will be maintained. Being tardy to study hall will be addressed as are all other attendance-related issues to classes.
TELEPHONE MESSAGES
Telephone messages for students that are called in to the Attendance Office will be delivered only in the case of an emergency.
TEXTBOOK RENTAL SYSTEM
Textbooks shall be rented to students at a uniform annual fee, payable in advance, which equals approximately one-third (1/3) the average cost to District 208 of supplying a student with textbooks, three (3) years of use being taken as the normal textbook life. Students shall be responsible for the custody and care of their textbooks and shall pay for their excessive wear at rates to be established by the administration, and for any they lose, by assessment of the replacement value of the book, no discount to be allowed for rental fees already paid. This fee is included within the general registration fees.
TRANSFERRING IN TO RBHS
According to Illinois State School Code, all students transferring from another school district must provide a “Letter of Good Standing” since RBHS has a policy which honors prior suspension and expulsion periods.
Parent(s) planning to transfer their student(s) into RBHS must provide the following information pursuant to Board Policy:
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Proof of residency
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Homeowners must have current mortgage statement or current real estate tax bill.
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Tenants must have a current lease with landlord’s name and phone number.
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Residency Attestation
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Military housing letter
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Section 8 letter
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Three additional proofs showing current address in district such as utility bills, insurance statement, credit card statement/bank statement or Public Aid/Medicaid card
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Current photo ID of parent/guardian with in-district address.
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Required student information
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Birth certificate issued by the state in which student was born.
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Diploma from 8th grade for students entering 9th grade or transcript from previous high school
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State Transfer form or Letter of Good Standing, if transferring from another high school
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Immunization/Physical
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If in Special Education program, need current IEP
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IHSA requires Proof of Custody if student does not live in the same house with both parents to determine eligibility for all IHSA sport or club participation (i.e a court order appointing custody or guardianship).
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TRANSFERRING OUT OF RBHS
Students who plan to transfer out of Riverside Brookfield High School for any reason (moving out of district, etc.) must meet with their counselor and parent before the necessary paperwork can be processed. An appointment with the counselor can be arranged by calling Student Services, ext. 2190. Withdrawal and release of records will only be processed following the completion of this meeting and confirmation that all indebtedness to RBHS is paid. All fees assessed by the district must be paid in full prior to the release of the students’ official transcripts.
Students who plan to transfer out of Riverside Brookfield High School for any reason (moving out of district, etc.) must meet with their counselor and parent before the necessary paperwork can be processed. An appointment with the counselor can be arranged by calling Student Services, ext. 2190. Withdrawal and release of records will only be processed following the completion of this meeting and confirmation that all indebtedness to RBHS is paid. All fees assessed by the district must be paid in full prior to the release of the students’ official transcripts.
VISITORS
Entrance doors are locked from 8:00 until 3:05 during the regular school day. Visitors must check in at the main entrance (door A) before they will be permitted to enter the school building. They must identify themselves and name the person with whom they have an appointment. All visitors must report directly to the Welcome Center, sign in, show a state issued photo ID, and receive a name badge, which must be visible for the duration of the visit. Visitors must sign out before leaving the building. Upon completion of their business, visitors must return the badge to the location where it was issued. While in the building, all visitors are expected to abide by all school rules and must go to the approved area/office and then exit the building promptly. Any visitors who fail to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate will be asked to leave and may be subject to criminal penalties for trespass and/or disruptive behavior, if warranted. Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school.
VOLUNTEERS – STUDENT
Students who have a study hall and wish to become an office aide for a teacher or office during that period may apply for a position with the appropriate personnel in that department. In the case when volunteer students’ teacher/staff supervisors are absent, student volunteers are required to report promptly and on-time to the Assistant Principal’s office, where student volunteers will be assigned to another volunteer station or Study Hall. Failure to comply with all Student Aide regulations for that department and those established by the Assistant Principal of Student Affairs will result in loss of this volunteer position and a return to Study Hall for the remainder of the year.
WORK PERMITS
A work permit is required of anyone under the age of 16 who wishes to work. Permits are available in the Attendance Office. The student’s birth certificate, a letter from the company for which the student will be working indicating the student’s position and hours, a certificate of physical fitness, and a permission letter from the student’s parent or guardian must be presented in order to acquire a work permit.