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Responsibilities and Rights

Activity Fee

All students are required to pay a yearly activity fee of $240.00.  The activity fee is generally collected at the time of registration.  The fee can be paid in installments if arrangements are made during registration. The minimum monthly installment payment is $40.00.  This fee is non- refundable.

An activity fee helps to defray the student expenses of:

•    Off-site Field Trips
•    Student Identification Cards
•    Physical Education Facility Use
•    Class Project Materials
•    Instructional Resources Copying
•    Reduced Fee Bus Passes
•    Computer Lab Maintenance
•    Book Copies
•    Student  Publications ( Yearbook, Newspaper)
•    Student Clubs  ( Book Club, Drama Club, etc.)
•    Large/ Small Group Activities
•    Food Services Beyond  Breakfast/ Lunch

Attendance Policy

Students should be in school every scheduled day.

Except in the case of excused late arrivals and early dismissals, students must be present in school from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or from 11:30 a.m. to 3:08 p.m. to be eligible to participate in any extracurricular activity offered by the school that day.

Students are expected to attend every class meeting. Attendance records are maintained on a class-by-class basis, and requirements and consequences apply to each course individually.

Recognizing that there are legitimate and unavoidable reasons for absence, parents/guardians may call in to the high school to excuse a student’s absence. To excuse an absence, the parent/guardian must call the high school attendance office prior to 10:00 a.m. of the school day on which the student is absent. If an absence is not called in by 10:00 a.m. the absence is unexcused. The parent/guardian must leave a return telephone number and a reason for the absence. No one except a parent or guardian may excuse an absence for a student.

Excused absences should be called in as early as possible. After 10:00 a.m., the high school will begin
calling parents and guardians of all students who are absent from school without a call-in from home.

Grade penalties will be imposed for unexcused absences.

When a student comes to class without a pass more than fifteen minutes after formal instruction has begun, s/he is considered absent.

In extenuating circumstances, a student or his/her parent/guardian may appeal to the administration to resolve attendance issues.


Student Rights

Each Student has a right to:

•    A quality, comprehensive, student-centered education.
•    Credit for  academic performance.
•    An explanation for any credit hours received or not awarded.
•    Allowed to make up class work after an excused absence.
•    Given the right to appeal decisions regarding an absence.

Student Responsibilities

Diverse cultures are represented in the student population and staff. As diversity is a valuable educational resource, individual respect for one’s own uniqueness as well as respect for the individuality and worth of others is valued in all aspects of the school program.

Each student has a responsibility to:

•    Read, understand, and abide by the code of conduct in school and during any school-related activity.
•    Respect others regardless of their differences.
•    Utilize the learning resources provided.
•    Attend all classes and be on time and prepared for all classes.
•    Reflect courtesy, decency, and sensitivity to the rights and needs of others.
•    Respond promptly and courteously to request made by all faculty and staff members.
•    Help keep the school and campus clean.
•    Maintain appropriate dress.
                                    

Parent/Guardian Rights

•    Receive regular official reports of the student’s academic progress.
•    Inspect, copy, and challenge according to the Chicago Public School’s guidelines any and all information contained in the student’s records.
•    Expect an explanation of the basis for any credit (grade) given by a teacher.
•    Be given a prompt report of the student’s tardiness or absence from one or more classes.
•    Expect to be given information concerning the complete program offered by Prologue.
•    Participate and be a volunteer with activities scheduled by Prologue for the students.
•    Request a conference with the teacher and the principal when necessary for an update report on your child.
•    Have the right to appeal disciplinary actions, when appropriate.
•    Attend all requested conferences scheduled with Prologue’s principal and teachers.
•    May volunteer three or more days per year.

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

•    When necessary present to the school administration your case or cause in a
      calm and reasonable manner.
•    In the best interest of your child, work with Prologue staff members on disciplinary matters.
•    Visit Prologue School regularly, obtaining a visitor’s pass in the Principal’s Office.
•    Plan the time and place for homework assignments and provide necessary supervision.
•    Talk with your child about school activities and expected behavior.
•    Assume responsibility for your child’s prompt and regular compliance with attendance rules and procedures.
•    Teach your child to recognize the authority of the teacher in the classroom.
•    Instill in your child respect for self, family and the law, including the rights of others.
•    Parents must be responsible for the periodic student health examinations required by law.

TABE Testing

TABE Testing is a standardized test occurring four (4) times per year to evaluate the progress and/or needs of students in reading and math, as well as for placement purposes (levels) and eligibility for graduation.   

Uniform Disciplinary Code

Prologue expects all our students to observe certain behavioral rules.  However, each campus has some flexibility in implementation and may have additional guidelines.    

Alcohol / Drug Policy

No person may possess, use, produce, sell, distribute or aid in the distribution of alcohol, narcotics, drugs, mood altering substances, or other substances, nor use, possess, sell, or distribute paraphernalia for the purpose of drug use, at any time in school buildings, on school property and grounds, in school-sponsored vehicles or at school-sponsored events at other sites.
 
The terms “alcohol, narcotics, drugs, mood altering substances and other substances" refer to items such as: gases, solvents, butane, propane, adhesives; marijuana or its derivatives; cocaine/crack; LSD or other hallucinogenic drugs; barbiturates; PCP; amphetamines and amphetamine-like compounds; heroin; methadone; scheduled narcotics; steroids; herbal/natural euphoriants; look-alike products; and any substances commonly referred to as “designer drugs.”
 
The unauthorized inappropriate and/or illegal use of prescription and over-the-counter preparations is prohibited. Prescription medication or over-the-counter preparations for personal use shall be allowed only as per district medication policy, under the supervision of school personnel, with written orders from a physician. Federal, state and local laws shall apply.

 
Cell Phone

Cell phone use during school hours is distracting and unnecessary. Cell phones in a student’s possession must be left off and stored during school hours. The first offense for violating this policy will result in the cell phone being taken away for the day. The second offense will result in the cell phone being taken away and kept until a parent or guardian retrieves the article. All school calls can be routed through the high school office.

Students are not allowed to make phone calls during class. Students may use the phone in the school office before and after school. Students must sign the phone log when using the school phone.


Tobacco Products

Students are forbidden from using cigarettes and other tobacco products on school grounds.  Students in possession of a tobacco product will be considered in violation of this policy. Students will be subject to penalties up to and including possible expulsion.

In addition, any student found in an area (e.g. bathroom stall) where smoke is present will risk the consequences stated in the smoking policy and/or those associated with creating an unsafe or dangerous condition.  Students are reminded that only one student should be in a bathroom stall at any given time.  All students who congregate in a stall where smoke is observed will risk disciplinary consequences.


Weapon Policy

No student shall possess a weapon when in the school building, on school grounds, or on any school sponsored trip or activity. “Possession” refers to having a weapon on one’s person or in an area subject to one’s control on school property or at a school trip/activity. Possession of an illegal or dangerous weapon will not be tolerated. Violations will be reported to the police for legal action. The parent/guardian will also be notified and the weapon will be confiscated.
 “Weapons” are identified in two categories:

1.    Articles commonly used or designed to inflict bodily harm and /or intimidate other persons. Examples are: firearms, whether loaded or unloaded; knives; clubs; metal knuckles used in a threatening manner; numchucks; throwing stars; explosives; shotguns; ammunition; chains; pellet guns; look-alike guns; and other non-functioning guns that could be used to threaten others.

2.    Articles designed for other purposes but which are actually used to inflict bodily harm and/or intimidate. Examples include, but are not limited to: belts, combs, pencils, files, scissors, compasses, and letter openers. A student who finds a weapon on the way to school or in the school building and takes the weapon immediately to the director’s office shall not be considered to possess a weapon.
Corrective action shall include initial suspension for five days, confiscation of weapon, notification of police, parent notification, and possible recommendation to the school administration for expulsion proceedings for up to one year.

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