2010-11 IWHS Student Handbook
by District Office Staff
CLICK HERE to view the 2010-2011 IWHS Student Handbook and Extra-Curricular Handbook.
Major changes in the 2010-2011 Handbook are highlighted in yellow and include the following areas (the format of the web version is not the same as that in the printed handbooks -- the content, however, is the same):
- Truancy – (Page 14 & 15) It is imperative that students be in school in order to learn and be successful. Please review what constitutes truancy.
- Absence Incentive – (Page 15) To have perfect attendance during a week, a student cannot have any tardies. Also, only a maximum of 3 points may be added to one class. However, no points shall be used to move a student from failing status to passing status in any class.
- Exempt Absences – (Page 17) In order for an absence due to a doctor or dentist visit or a court appearance to be exempt, the office must receive written confirmation within one week of the appointment/court appearance.
- Partial Day Absences – (Page 18) In order for a student to participate in an extra-curricular activity that day, he/she must be present five clock hours. (Exempt absences are not included.)
- Discipline Code – (Page 25-32) The Hancock County Teen Court has been added as a discipline option. The Discipline Code has been re-worked and should be carefully reviewed to be aware of current infractions and consequences.
- Dual Credit Class Drops – (Page 38) A dual credit student (including WACS) who withdraws from a dual credit class after the second week of the semester will be required to enroll in APEX or other distance learning courses to replace the lost credit. The fee for the course(s) will be the responsibility of the student. Once a dual credit course is dropped, the student will be required to attend Illini West for the full school day.
- Parking Restrictions – (Page 51) Students are reminded that there is NO PARKING permitted by students in the circle drive, in front of the school, past the athletic field entrance, in the rear of the building, in numbered parking spots on the north end or in the first three rows on the south end. Violators will be dealt with according to the discipline code for driving/parking violations.
The Student Handbook assists students, parents and teachers in understanding what is expected at Illini West High School. It contains a wealth of information including a calendar, staff lists, and bell schedules. Other categories of information include attendance, discipline and academic. The Extra-Curricular Policy Handbook is located at the end of the regular Student Handbook.
If you have questions regarding either handbook, feel free to contact Brad Gooding, Building Principal.
