RED BUD COMMUNITY UNIT HIGH SCHOOL
815 Locust Street , Red Bud, Illinois 62278
Phone:  618-282-3826
Fax:      618-282-6828

Superintendent............................. Mr. Steve Harsy
Principal....................................... Mr. Bradley W. Hall (ext. 303)
Asst. Principal/Ath. Director......... Mr. Kevin Cartee (ext. 304)
Guidance Counselor .................... Mrs. Shelly Jokerst (ext. 305)
Admin. Secretary......................... Mrs. Darlene Hentis (ext. 301)
Guidance Secretary...................... Mrs. Sharon Koester (ext. 302)
Student Secretary......................... Miss. Mallory Sommer (ext. 300)

SCHOOL BOARD

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of Red Bud Community High School to create a partnership of the Board of Education, the administration, the faculty, and staff with the students and the community to educate the students in a safe, positive, challenging environment which promotes responsible citizenship and active lifelong learning.

CIVIL RIGHTS-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Red Bud Community Unit District #132, Red Bud, Illinois provides vocational and educational opportunities for all students who are residents of District #132 without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or handicapped condition.

INTRODUCTION

This planner is provided to students and their families to acquaint them with the rules, regulations, procedures, and other relevant information necessary for the orderly functioning of the school.  In addition, this planner provides for the psychological and physical safety of the students through appropriate rules and regulations.

When breeches of school disciplinary rules and regulations occur, it is the responsibility of involved teachers and administrators to work with the student, his/her parents, and other support personnel to help the student correct his/her behavior.  All disciplinary actions shall be directed toward protecting the welfare of the school community as well as helping the student develop self-discipline. Students’ individual rights may be limited to protect against (1) property loss or damage, (2) threats to health and safety, and (3) disruption of the educational process.

The provisions of this handbook are not to be considered as irrevocable contractual commitments between the school and the student.  Rather, the provisions reflect the current status of the rules, practices and procedures as currently practiced and are subject to change.

The policies, procedures, and guidelines included in this handbook apply to all Red Bud High School students in attendance during the school day, on school property, at activities sponsored by the school, at activities where R.B.H.S. is participating, and during travel to and or from school.

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT  (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:

The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access.  A parent/guardian or eligible student should submit to the Records Custodian, Principal, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect.  The District official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent/guardian or eligible students of the time and place where the records may be inspected.  If the records are not maintained by the District official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the parent/guardian or eligible student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent/guardian or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading.  A parent/guardian or eligible student may ask the District to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading.  They should write the District official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.  If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent/guardian or eligible student, the District will notify the parent/guardian or eligible student of the decision and advise the parent/guardian or eligible student of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.  Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent/guardian or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the parent/guardian or eligible student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.  One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.  A school official is a person employed by the District in an administrative supervisory, academic, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the District has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); or a person serving on the Board of Education.  A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities.  Upon request, the District discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning   alleged   failures   by     the  District   to   comply  with   the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue,  S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605

Directory information may be disclosed without prior notice or consent unless the parent/guardian or eligible student notifies the Record Custodian or other official in writing, before October of the current school year, that he does not want any or all of the directory information disclosed.  Directory information includes the student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended.

EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Red Bud Community High School shall provide a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment and necessary related services to all children with disabilities enrolled in the school, as required by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and implementing provisions of The School Code, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The school will follow procedures for identification, evaluation, placement, and delivery of services to children with disabilities provided in the Illinois State Board of Education’s “Rules and Regulations to Govern the Administration of Special Education”.

AHERA PUBLIC NOTIFICATION  

In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency's Asbestos Containing Materials Schools Rule, the Red Bud Community Unit School District #132 Board of Education has submitted the required management plans and three-year re-inspection reports to the State of Illinois. These plans, developed by EPA and State of Illinois Certified Inspection and Management Planners, are available to the public.  A copy of the report for each school is available in the district administrative office at 815 Locust Street, Red Bud, IL 62278.  Individual building plans are also available in the Maintenance Superintendent's office located at 815 Locust Street, Red Bud, IL 62278. Those wishing to view management plans should schedule an appointment with the District Superintendent at (618) 282-3507.  If copying is requested, there will be a charge of 25 cents per page.  Copies will be provided within five working days of written requests.

NOTICE OF THE USE OF PESTICIDES

Public Act 91-0525 requires schools to provide notification of pesticide application and management procedures.  Please be advised that interior pesticide applications are regularly scheduled for the first Saturday of each month.  Interior applications are conducted in areas where need has been identified.  Occasional outdoor applications of pesticides are also made.  Students and staff members with special sensitivities to pesticides are encouraged to notify the school nurse.  The nurse will maintain a registry of those who have a history of sensitivity to pesticides.

ENROLLMENT POLICY

In order for a student to attend Red Bud High School he/she must meet the following conditions:

The student must be able to demonstrate that he/she is a legal and legitimate resident of Red Bud Comm. Unit District #132.

The student must have on file with the school a physical examination (required of all incoming 9^th graders and all transfer students).

The student must have on file with the school nurse verification that he/she has all the immunizations required by the State of IL.        

All transfer students must have a completed  StudentTransfer Form from the school which they are transferring from.

If a transfer student is suspended or expelled for any reason from  any public or private school in Illinois or any other state, the student must complete the entire term of the suspension or expulsion before he/she is permitted to enroll at Red Bud High School and attend classes.

Failure to comply with provisions (a) and/or (d) above will result in the student being denied admission to Red Bud High School.  Failure to comply with provisions b and/or c by  the first day of attendance of the current school year will result in the student being excluded from school until they have completed the requirement(s).

FEES

All students are required to pay a $60 book rental fee.  Students who participate in certain activities will be required to pay a $40 activity fee with a family maximum of $80. The driver education fee is $50 per student.

WAIVER OF FEES

Families who feel they are unable to pay book rental and/or activity fees may request a waiver of fees form. In order to qualify for fee waivers, a family must meet the federally established guidelines for free and reduced-price lunch. The Fee Waiver and the free and reduced-price lunch form can be obtained in the high school office. Both forms must be completed and returned to the office before the waiver request will be considered.

FEES AND FINES

All non-waived fees and fines are the responsibility of the students and their families. All fees and fines must be paid before the student can attend Prom and/or receive his or her grades at the end of the year. Graduating seniors will not receive their grades or their diplomas until all fees and fines have been paid.

COMMUNICATION

Good communication between the school, the students, and the parents is essential for the educational development of the child.  Therefore, it is imperative that parents keep the school informed regarding any change of address and change of  work or home phone numbers.  We encourage parents to contact the school with any questions they might have regarding their child's education. Parents should contact their child’s teacher first, then the counselor, then the principal.  Working together we can be more effective in educating the children of our community.

ATTENDANCE

The legal obligation for regular and continuous school attendance rests with the parents.  Irregular school attendance is a serious handicap to the educational growth and development of a student.

On a day a student is absent, parents are required to call the high school office at 282-3826 (ext. 300 or 302) or send a note excusing their son/daughter. Parents may call the school anytime prior to 7:45 a.m. to leave a message on the answering machine.  Parents may also call the office between 7:45 a.m. and 12:00 noon to report an absence.  If a call is not received on the morning of the absence, office personnel will call to check on absent students as time permits. Students will have a maximum of 2 school days to have an unexcused absence changed to an excused absence.  For example, if a student is absent from school on Monday, August 25, he/she will have until the end of school Wednesday, August 27, to have the unexcused absence changed.

The Randolph County Board has passed a Truancy and Curfew Ordinance.  As a result any student that is found to truant can be taken before the truancy board and they and their parents can be assessed a fine.

Students who are absent for an hour or more must report to the office between 7:45-8:05 a.m. the morning they return to school to check if their name is on the master absentee list with a description of the absence.  If a description of the absence is not listed or the student's name is not on the absentee list, or the absence is marked unexcused, the student must secure an admit slip before he/she attends his/her first hour class.

It is the responsibility of each student to take care of all attendance matters before the start of the school day.  If a student has to be sent to the office or called to the office to deal with attendance that student will be missing valuable  instructional time.

An excused absence will be granted by the school to a student for the following reasons:

personal illness
death in the family
doctor or dental appointment (if the student returns to school with a signed appointment card from the doctor's office)
family emergency
pre-arranged parent request
school-sponsored activity
observance of religious holiday
court appearance verified by a summons
college day (student must return with verification from the college:  juniors are permitted 1 college day & seniors are permitted 2 college days)

The following are examples of unexcused absences.  Missing school without justification or permission from school authorities, yet with the permission and knowledge of the student’s parent or guardian is considered an unexcused absence. Examples include the following:

staying home without being ill
going to the bank
shopping
family excursions or vacations which are not prearranged
haircuts or other hair or beauty appointments
undefined personal reasons
baby-sitting
birthdays
oversleeping
missing the bus
chronic car trouble
senior pictures
driver’s license exam

Other reasons not listed which are unexcused by decision of the administration.

Please remember that parent/guardian approval does not guarantee the absence will be excused. 

The final decision regarding absences rests with the school.  After a student accumulates 7 total days absent, or 7 absences from any single class period, during each semester regardless of the reason, a doctor’s note will be required for the student to receive an excused absence for that day or that period.  Once a student accumulates 25 total days absent, or 25 absences from any single class period, during the school year regardless of the reason, the student will be required to make up the missed instructional time by serving detentions in a supervised study situation.  To attain perfect attendance a student may not have any single period, half-day, or full-day absences during their high school career. College days, field trips, and school-sponsored activities do not count as absences.

All students are permitted to make up work missed due to excused absences.  It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with his/her teachers regarding the missed work.  Students will be given one day for each day absent to make up the work missed and turn the work in to the teacher.  The "one day for each day absent" provision will not apply in cases of pre-assigned work or tests.  In those cases, the work is due or the test must be made up on the day of the student's return to school.

When a student knows he/she will be absent because of a school-sponsored activity, it is the responsibility of that student to obtain and complete assignments and/or tests ahead of time if required by the teacher.  If the teacher does not require work to be completed early then the student must have the work completed or be prepared to take any tests the first day that they return to school. 

In the event that a student would be truant or "skip school" whether for an entire day or a portion of a day, the student will not be allowed to make up the missed work.  School time missed due to truancy will be made up by serving after-school detention according to the following schedule:     

1 hour of truancy results in 2 hours of detention
1/2 day truancy results in 3 hours of detention
all day truancy results in 5 hours of detention
in-school suspension may be used for recurrent truancy problems

Students leaving school without permission from the office will be considered truant.  Any student who arrives at school after classes begin must check in at the office.  Red Bud High School does not recognize a student "skip day."

TRUANT STUDENT

Any student who has been absent from school for 10% or more of the previous 180 school days (this include the previous school year) is considered a chronic truant .  In order to be excused these students may be required to provide a doctor's note for each absence.  The law requires that we report chronic truants to the Regional Superintendent of Schools.  Action taken by the Regional Superintendent of Schools will be according to the School Code of the State of Illinois.  Students that are truant are subject to legal action as described on page 7.

LEAVING SCHOOL

During school hours, regardless of the circumstances, students are not permitted to leave the school premises without permission from the principal's office except at lunch hour.  Any student who leaves school at lunch hour and who will miss any portion of the afternoon classes must have  a parent/guardian call the office as soon as possible in order for the student to be excused.  All students leaving the school during the school day are required to sign out in the office and sign in if they return to school before the day is over.  In order for students to sign out parents must have made prior arrangements with the office.  Any student who does not follow this procedure will be considered "skipping" school

PARKING

Red Bud High School provides parking, as a courtesy, to students during the school day and to the community for special events.  In order to maintain a relatively smooth traffic flow during the school day, certain policies and procedures must be instituted.  Therefore, students at Red Bud High School will be responsible for the following:

driving slowly on all school property and on all streets adjoining the school property
no squealing of tires
no parking in restricted areas such as yellow painted bumpers or bumpers labeled for specific parking or other restricted areas  (any area that does not havebumpers)

Students who fail to accept these responsibilities will be subject to the following consequences based on the seriousness of the infraction and/or number of infractions:

verbal caution
detention
restriction of driving privileges
loss of driving privileges

A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY

The school day is divided into seven 52-minute periods with 4 minutes passing time between each period and a 30 minute lunch period.

By the time the 8:10 a.m. bell rings, each student should be in his/her first hour class, seated, quiet, and ready to work.  Each student should go to his/her class and study hall with all the materials required by the teacher.

The following is the regular schedule for the class periods:

Student reminder bell …..…  8:05
1st Hour ………………….  8:10 -   9:02
2nd Hour …………………  9:06 -   9:58
3rd Hour …………………..10:02 - 10:54
4th Hour …………………..10:58 - 11:50
Lunch ……………………..11:50 - 12:20
5th Hour …………………..12:24 -   1:16
6th Hour …………..………1:20 -   2:12
7th Hour ………………..…2:16 -   3:08
Buses leave …………….….3:12

SCHOOL CANCELLATION

If for any reason it becomes necessary to run snow routes or to cancel school, it will be announced on the following radio stations and TV stations starting after 6:00 a.m.:

Sparta  -----  WHCO .......... 1230
St. Louis ---  KTRS ............   550
Chester ----  KSGM  ..........   980
St. Louis ---  KMOX  .......... 1120
St. Louis --   KSDK-TV ...….Channel 5
St. Louis --   KMOV-TV ……Channel 4

SCHOOL CALENDAR

A copy of the school calendar is included in this Planner for your convenience.  You or your parents should feel free to contact the office if you have any questions regarding the calendar.

OFFICE HOURS

The high school office will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Anyone needing to contact the office prior to 7:00 a.m. should call 282-3826 and leave a message on the school's voice mail.

USE OF THE TELEPHONE

Students have access to a pay telephone in the office.  Local

calls cost 35 cents.  Long distance calls must be collect calls or charged to a credit card.  All students must use the pay telephone; only in cases of emergency or illness will students be permitted to use the office phone.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Red Bud High School offers a wide variety of activities in which students may participate.  Each of these activities will be beneficial to the students in terms of their total development.  All students are encouraged to take part in these activities.  Students who have questions regarding any of these activities should consult a faculty member or the office staff to find out the name of the sponsor for a particular activity.

NO PASS - NO PLAY POLICY

The following policy and procedures are established to meet the requirements of The School Reform Act of 1997 regarding student participation in extracurricular activities.

In order for a student at Red Bud High School to participate in any extracurricular activities, he/she must maintain a minimum grade point average of .800 on a 4.00 scale and may be failing no more than one class regardless of the number of classes being taken.  A student’s physical education grade will not be included in figuring extracurricular eligibility.  For the purpose of this policy, the following definitions and/or examples should be considered.

An extracurricular activity is defined as an activity routinely and regularly offered to the students but not required of the students.  (ex. athletics, math team, WYSE, drama, JETS, Spanish Club, FFA (if not required), etc…)

A co-curricular activity is defined as an activity which is an integral part of the school’s curriculum such as an activity in which participation is required as a part of a grade.  (ex. band, FFA, (if required), etc…)

Such activities as homecoming, prom, and senior trip are not routine and/or regular and therefore are not affected by this policy.

Grade Checking Procedure for Student-Athletes

Grades will be checked each week for all athletes, (as per IHSA regulations) and any athlete who fails to meet the requirement will be excluded from participation in any extracurricular athletic activity for one week beginning on  the Monday after the grade check and continuing until the following Monday. A list of all student-athletes participating in extracurricular activities will be given to the faculty on Wednesday or Thursday and must be returned to the athletic director by noon on Friday of the same week.  Because the teachers must figure grades and record them on the student list, Thursday’s grades will be the last grades used to determine eligibility for the following week.  The list of ineligible students will be distributed on Monday of the week of ineligibility.

Grade Checking Procedure for Students Involved in Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities

Students participating in non-athletic extracurricular activities will have their grades checked each quarter and if they fail to meet the .800 grade point average with no more than one failing grade, they will be ineligible for the next quarter.  A student’s physical education grade will not be included in figuring eligibility for participation in non-athletic extracurricular activities.

Each sponsor of a non-athletic extracurricular activity will be responsible to provide the office with an updated list of students in their activity.  As soon as all grades have been entered in the computer, at the end of each quarter, a check will be made on the students submitted by the activity sponsors.  Students who fail the eligibility check will become ineligible on the Monday following the check and will remain ineligible until the Monday following the next check of student grades.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The following is a partial list of clubs and organizations available for student participation at Red Bud High School.

ART CLUB -  The purpose of the Art Club is to provide students with the opportunity to discuss and create aspects of art that are not covered in class.  Activities include silk screening T-shirts for organization fund raisers and sponsoring an art show in the spring.  Prospective members must be enrolled in an art class.

BAND - Some knowledge of music is necessary.  In all but a few cases, students must provide their own equipment.

CERCIS STAFF  - The members of the Cercis staff have the responsibility of composing and publishing the school annual.  A variety of talent is required for this task and students who have a genuine interest may join the staff.  There are no club activities.

CHORUS - Any student interested in singing may join the Chorus.

CULINARY ARTS - Any student who has been or is enrolled in a foods class is eligible to participate in this club which will enable them to participate in food experiences beyond the classroom.

F.B.L.A. - This is a national organization that promotes business leadership, entrepreneurship, and the free enterprise system and provides opportunities for secondary students in business education to develop vocational and career competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities.  A member must have taken a business class or be enrolled in a business class.

F.F.A. - The Red Bud Chapter FFA is an educational and recreational organization for students involved and/or interested in promoting the agricultural industry.  Many agricultural related contests and field trips are conducted throughout the year.  Membership is open to any student interested in agriculture.  You must be enrolled in an ag class to be a member of the FFA.

LIBRARY CLUB - Club members help shelve books, try out new computer programs, laminate documents and help students find books.  Students who want to be in the Library Club can work before school and during their study hall.

MATH TEAM - The Math Team competes in several different contests each year culminating with the ICTM State Math contest.  The Red Bud Math Team has enjoyed great success at both the local and state levels.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - An organization for juniors and seniors that encourages academic achievement, service, leadership, and good character. Minimum requirements include: a 3.25 GPA, at least two leadership positions, involvement in at least three service projects, accumulation of at least 10 points through any combination of extracurricular activity involvement and special recognition and awards, and majority recommendation of members of the Faculty Council.  Current and prospective NHS members are expected to abide by all student guidelines set forth in the student planner.  Should a current member violate a student guideline, the principal and the NHS advisor will determine appropriate consequences, which may include membership termination.  Violation by a prospective member may result in not being selected for membership.

SCIENCE CLUB -This club is open to all high school students with 2 years of science or current enrollment in a science class. The Science Club's primary goal is to find practical applications to scientific principles in monthly meetings and/or field trips.  Membership dues are required.

SkillsUSA - The purpose of the SkillsUSA is to promote fellowship and leadership in the world of work.  Also, SkillsUSA encourages members, both male and female, to learn technology skills and to compete with others at local, state, and national levels.

SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB - This club is open to all students with an interest in social affairs.  The club seeks to encourage better understanding of and greater involvement in social problems that affect the school and community.

SPANISH CLUB - Offered to all students enrolled in Spanish or who have completed two years of Spanish.  Activities are centered around meeting other students who like foreign languages and cultures.  The club sponsors a Guatemalan girl,  competes in Spanish,  and has "Fiestas."

STUDENT COUNCIL - The members are elected by their classmates.  Throughout the school year the Student Council sponsors dances and activities for the student body.  They also perform necessary services around the school.

W.Y.S.E. (formerly TEAMS) - An organization of interested students who are involved in W.Y.S.E. and/or Design.  W.Y.S.E. is the academic testing in specific subjects and competing in the annual design competition.  There are no requirements for admission except an interest in working with fellow students and for the school.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

High school announcements are for the purpose of school communication and school related non-profit organizations only. Daily announcements will  be read by teachers during third period and be posted in the classrooms.  A copy will also be posted in the office. Many faculty members will also have the announcements on their classroom computers. It is the students' responsibility to be aware of the information included in the announcements.  High school announcements may also be viewed on the school website: www.redbudhighschool.org

BULLETIN BOARDS

The non-classroom bulletin boards will contain daily, weekly, and various other announcements that will be of interest to the students.  Students should get in the habit of reading them so you can be better informed.  All notices, posters, etc. must be approved by the administration before they are posted and are to be posted only on the tack strips located throughout the building.

ASSEMBLIES

Periodically, assemblies will be held for the purpose of the education and/or entertainment of the student body.  All students will be expected to attend and sit in the designated area for their class (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors).  Students will be expected to be polite and attentive at all times. Students who do not conduct themselves appropriately during assemblies will face disciplinary action that may include detention, suspension, or loss of the privilege to attend  further assemblies.

DANCES

Students will not be permitted to return to the dance once they have left the building.  The doors will be closed at a pre-announced time and students will not be admitted to any dance after that time unless they have made prior arrangements with the administration for late arrival due to work or another school activity.  The school rules and guidelines governing student behavior will be in effect at all school sponsored dances.  Students who violate school rules at dances will not be permitted to attend any further dances during the current school year (this includes the Prom) and face other disciplinary action.

Students that are suspected by the administration of the use of alcohol are subject to a breathalyzer test.  If they are found to have consumed alcohol the student’s parents and the police will be contacted.  Refusal to take the breathalyzer test will result in contact with the police. 

FIELD TRIPS

Students on school-sponsored field trips should be aware that all such trips are considered an extension of the classroom and all rules and regulations are in effect.  Parents will be made aware of the particulars of the field trip in advance.  No student will be allowed to take part in the field trip without a proper parent permit form.  Field trips, scheduled well in advance of their date, and lists of participants must be approved by the administration.  Students with excessive absenteeism or failing grades may not be permitted to participate in field trips.  Students are responsible for obtaining their assignments prior to any field trip and those assignments are to be completed and handed in the first day the students are back in class from the field trip.  Pre-assigned work and/or tests are exceptions to this policy. The teacher may require pre-assigned work and/or tests to be completed and turned in prior to the field trip.

LOST AND FOUND

All lost and found items should be turned in to the office.  Students who have lost items should check with the office when they become aware of the item being missing.

LOST OR DAMAGED BOOKS

Students are responsible for all books issued to them by the school.  If a book is damaged while checked out to a student, the student will be responsible for the cost of replacing or repairing the book.  Students are responsible for notifying teachers of any damages to textbooks when they are issued to them at the beginning of the semester to avoid being charged for those damages.

INSURANCE

An independent insurance agency offers, as a service to families, an optional accident insurance program to all students in the school.  Any student who is planning to participate in interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, or intramural athletics must either purchase this insurance or have a Proof of Insurance form signed by his/her parents.  Parents are reminded that this is NOT A FULL-COVERAGE INSURANCE. Parents  may  pick up an  explanation  of  plans  and benefits  in the  high  school  office.  Markel Insurance Company (not Red Bud District #132) is the agent for student insurance; therefore, all questions concerning claims and payment should be directed to them at 1-800-338-1938.

STUDENT  RECORDS

Two sets of records are kept on each student at Red Bud High School, one temporary and one permanent.  A temporary record includes discipline information, parent notes, and a basic information sheet.  Due to recent legislation, a student’s temporary record must be kept on file for five years after graduation, transfer, or withdrawal from school. The permanent file contain transcripts, attendance records, achievement test results, and health records.  This permanent file is kept indefinitely.  A student and/or the parent has the right to view these records within a reasonable length of time after making a formal request to the records secretary.  Upon reaching the age of 18 a student must give written notice to the school in order to deny his/her parents access to his/her school records.

RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION

Federal legislation requires schools receiving ESEA federal funds to release the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all juniors and seniors to the armed forces and to institutions of higher education. The legislation also allows parents to opt out of this process if they so desire. Parents wishing to exercise this option must sign an appropriate form at the high school office. Anyone with questions should contact the high school.

LUNCH / CAFETERIA SERVICES

A limited selection of breakfast foods, milk, and juice are available for purchase at the kitchen snack bar before school each day.  A nutritious lunch and pizza are served daily; a salad bar is also available.  For those wanting just a sandwich and/or snack, those items are offered at the cafeteria snack bar during lunch time daily.  In addition, students may purchase milk, beverages, and snacks during lounge time in study hall at the discretion of the supervisor.  Food and beverages are not to be taken to classes, but are to be kept in the cafeteria. 

Weekly lunch tickets will be sold in the cafeteria before school on the first school day of the week; or students may pay daily at the cashier’s table.  Lunch for high school students is $2.00 per day.  Those students receiving free or reduced-price lunches must pick up their tickets before school on the first school day of the week.  Free and reduced-price lunch tickets are not transferable.  It is a violation of federal law for a student who does not qualify for the program to use a free or reduced-price lunch ticket.

We encourage families who think they might qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program to take advantage of it by completing the appropriate forms.  Copies of these forms are available in the office.

LOCKERS

Each year, students will be assigned hall and P.E. lockers.  The lockers should be kept clean and neat at all times.  Students will be held responsible for the repair and cleaning of lockers that have been abused.  All students should use only their own locker and should keep it locked at all times. All lockers remain the property of the school district and are subject to search at any time by school administration with or without the student's consent or presence.  The administation may use 'drug sniffing' dogs to assist in the search of lockers.

FIRE AND DISASTER DRILLS

The faculty will explain to their classes the appropriate procedure for dealing with fire and other emergency situations.  Students should pay close attention and remember the appropriate procedure for dealing with all emergency situations.  As per state guidelines, drills will be held periodically.

MEDICINE AT SCHOOL

The taking of medicine at school is clearly outlined in the Illinois School Code.

Students requiring routine medication during school hours must present the school with a signed order from the physician detailing the drug, dosage, and possible side effects.

Parents must provide written permission to administer the medication.

Medication, with the exception described below, must be kept in the office in an appropriately labeled container except when being taken by the student. In accordance with the Illinois School Code, students may carry and self-administer their asthma and emergency allergy medication (auto-injector with epinephrine).  The parent/guardian and physician must give permission by signing the Red Bud School District #132 Self-Administration Forms.

SCHOOL BUSES

A large portion of the students at Red Bud High School ride school buses to and from school each day.  The primary concern of the bus service and the school district is the safety of the students. All rules and regulations relating to behavior on the buses are geared toward student safety and must be adhered to by the students.  Inappropriate behavior on the buses will be dealt with through a progressive disciplinary referral system. 

Students who continually violate the rules may face permanent suspension from the bus.  Should this occur the parents will have to assume the responsibility of getting their child to and from school each day.  The following is a list of the rules that apply to the students who ride school buses:

observe classroom conduct
be courteous and do not use profanity
do not eat or drink on the bus
keep the bus clean
cooperate with the driver
do not smoke on the bus
do not damage the bus or equipment
stay in your seat
keep your head, hands, and feet inside the bus
do not fight with, or push, other students
do not tamper with the bus or equipment
do not bring pets on the bus
do not bring flammable material on the bus     

HALL PASSES

Students should not be in the halls during classes without a pass (in the Student Planner) from a teacher or the office.  No study hall teacher shall issue a student a pass to go to a teacher's room.  If a student needs to see a teacher during his/her study hall, it is the responsibility of the student to see the teacher earlier in the day and get a pass at that time.

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