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School Policy
SCHOOL HOURSStudents will begin instruction at 8:49 and be dismissed at 2:30. No student is to enter the building without their teacher before 8:45 unless they are going to breakfast. 8:25 AM Students report to the lunchroom for breakfast.
DISMISSAL At dismissal, all students are to leave the school ground promptly at the end of the school day unless they are attending an after school program or are assigned detention. Students are NOT to cross in the middle of the street. Parents are NOT to park in the bus pick-up area. It is also illegal to call students across traffic to pick them up. NO former students are allowed to pick up younger siblings unless parents have registered them in the office. Parents are encouraged to park in the south playground area to pick up their child. Parents/visitors are NOT ALLOWED to park in the north teachers lot. No double parking is allowed. INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN During the days when the weather is considered too harsh for students to be outside (rain, snow, extremely cold temperatures/ wind), the gym and lunchroom will be opened and students will be allowed to enter the building, 108th & Ave. “H” entrance. Students in the annex & demountable will go to their building and line up in the corridor outside the classroom. Main building 2nd floor students will go immediately to the gym and stand in their assigned area, 1st floor students will line up quietly in the hall. Those eating breakfast will go to their assigned location immediately after eating. All students are to remain quiet while waiting. VISITORS Our school policy is to accept only those visitors who have legitimate business to attend to at school. Students guests or visitors are not permitted at any time, unless prior arrangements have been made. Parents are always welcome. All visitors must sign in and obtain a visitors pass at the main office. SCHOOL BOUNDARIES Beginning at the Calumet River and 107th Street East to the Illinois-Indiana State line south to 10959 West to the Calumet River North to the starting point. DISCIPLINE Effective learning takes place when students are is a safe and orderly environment. Therefore, Jane Addams students are encouraged to develop self-discipline and positive attitudes towards themselves and others. In addition, students are encouraged to take advantage of their educational opportunities and to use class time productively. Students are expected to:
We are fortunate to have a playground designed for grades Pre-K to 5. Children in grades 6 and above are not to use the equipment. Standard discipline rules apply. In addition, children are not allowed to take bikes, toys, or sharp objects on the rubber matting. ABSENCE AND TARDINESS “Whoever has custody or control of any child between the ages of 5 and 16 years shall cause such child to attend some public school in the district wherein the child resides the entire time it is in session during the school term. The school code of Illinois, Chapter 122, Illinois Revised Statutes, Section 26-1. Regular attendance is extremely important for success in school. THE SCHOOL IS RESPONSIBLE TO REPORT ANY SUSPECTED TRUANCY FOR BABYSITTING, SHOPPING TRIPS OR OTHER INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. In compliance with The School Code of Illinois, Jane Addams school has developed the following procedures:
Jane Addams has adopted the following dress code: Tops; PLAIN white, light blue or navy tops (with collar, no Tee Shirts, no turtle necks) A solid sweat shirt may be worn as long as the collar is visible. Bottoms: PLAIN NAVY pants, skirts, jumpers or knew length shorts. Middle school students only, may wear beige bottoms instead of navy blue. All pants must be secured at the waist. NO JEANS, NO OVERALLS OR PANTS WITH SHOULDER STRAPS, OR CARGO POCKETS. BAGGY OR TREND SETTING STYLES WILL BE ALLOWED. Shoes: Any type of shoe(gym, dress, etc.) that is closed at the toe. Elevated shoes, high heels, stacked heels, etc. are not allowed. In addition, the following dress code guidelines will be enforced:
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN UNIFORM UNLESS THE PARENT HAS MADE AN ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENT WITH THE PRINCIPAL The Uniform Discipline Code of the Chicago Public Schools is the school’s guide to students discipline. In the case of students misbehavior, the following discipline action will be taken:
Bottom: Jane Addams gym shorts or Jane Addams sweatpants OR solid red sweatpants. No snap pants allowed-red nylon pants may be worn on gym days only. Sweat pants should not be rolled up. SOCKS: White or black gym shoes. SUPPLIES AND BOOK FEE All students are required to have the recommended Jane Addams School supplies. Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will not be allowed to carry book bags into the classroom therefore they should organize accordingly. All students will be required to pay a $15.00 consumable book fee to help defray the costs of all workbooks, weekly readers, etc. This fee is due the first week of school. Financial waivers are available. Applicants must make an appointment the principal. FIELD TRIPS Field trips are considered a regular part of our academic program. Students are encouraged to attend. All students must attend school on the day of a trip. Those not attending will be given supplemental work. All money must be turned in by the due date. No refunds will be given. Additionally, there will be a new emphasis on “In House” trips. Professional performances and museum exhibits will be brought to the school. A small fee may be charged. TEXTBOOKS All textbooks are very expensive to purchase and must be used over a period of years by several students, therefore books must be covered. Parents must assume the responsibility for lost or damaged books. CALCULATOR FEE A fee of $15.00 will be charged for all sixth grade students and seventh and eighth grade students who do not possess the approved Jane Addams Calculator. CONSUMABLE BOOK FEE Each child must pay a $15.00 consumable book fee to help cover the rising costs of all consumable books. Principal approved school fee waivers are available. Make an appointment to review this matter. SCHOOL NEWSLETTER The “ADDAMS GOOD NEWS” is sent home with the children on the first week of each month. This is one of our primary means of communication with the home. Student achievements, special events and activities are highlighted. Students and parents are asked to read and discuss the information and to call the school if they have any questions or suggestions. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
The State of Illinois Public Act 81-184, the School Code Section 27-8.1 states that students entering kindergarten, first, fifth, or ninth grades for the first time and all new enrollees must present proof of having had a current health examination in order to enroll in school in September 2004. Additionally, all immunizations must be up to date including the Hepatitis B vaccine for Pre-K, Kindergarten and fifth grade. The varicelas (chicken pox) shot is required to enter Kindergarten. MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION POLICY
Addams participates in the free and reduced price breakfast and lunch program for those students who are eligible. Students ineligible for this program pay a full price for breakfast and lunch.
Money is collected e4ach day of the week in the child’s classroom. Applications must be filed each school year. Monthly menus are included in the school newsletter. Breakfast is served from 8:25 to 8:40. All parents are encouraged to fill out a form to determine eligibility. LOST AND FOUND Addams School does not assume responsibility for lost or stolen items. Do not send your child to school with valuables. TELEPHONE The school office telephone is a business phone and is not to be used by students, except in an emergency. Students are not allowed to use the phone to make personal arrangement, (such as requesting to go to another child’s home after school). PARENT/VISITOR REQUEST FOR KEYS, ETC. Students will not be called from class to give keys to siblings, parents, etc. Parents are requested to make after school arrangement before their child leaves for school so as not to disrupt the classroom. VOLUNTEER PROCEDURES Addams School welcomes school volunteers. Applications are available in the school office. All volunteers must have a TB test. Volunteers can only be accepted after submitting a completed application with proof of a negative TB result. Our coordinator of the volunteer program is the assistant principal. SEX EQUITY/TITLE IX Addams School does not discriminate against anyone(students, parents, staff, or visitors) on the basis of sex, race, ethnic origin, or religion. FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION PROGRAM Students in kindergarten through grade 8 participate in studying a unit on Family Life Education. This is a unit in Science covering human growth and development and sex education as is appropriate. Parents not wishing their child to participate must notify the principal in writing. CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM Addams School adopted the Character Education Curriculum Program with the help of a grant from the Chicago Foundation for Education. Our school-wide goals include the following: Establish a common standard of excellence for our school. Enable classroom teachers to help students to develop positive personal values and to improve their personal behavior and self-esteem. Enable our students to consider alternative solutions and to recognize the role of self-discipline in achieving goals. CHEERLEADERS Addams students in grades 5 through 8 are eligible to try out for the squad. It is a special activity which includes our most spirited and athletic students. VOLUNTEER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Jane Addams offers an organized competitive athletic program run by parent volunteer coaches. Volunteers are needed to coach and hold offices in this organization. If you are interested, please call 535-6210 ELIGIBILITY POLICY All students participating in an extra curricular program must meet the following qualifications:
BILINGUAL EDUCATION Addams will place bilingual students in the general program with substantial bilingual support. The students will be serviced by a bilingual teacher and will receive intensive ESL (English as Second Language) support from a teacher specialist. Parents will be kept informed. FAMILY NIGHTS Periodically the faculty and staff will host an Addams Family Night. These nights will include but not be limited to the following:
The purpose of this program is to improve students’ reading and/or math skills by providing additional instructional time after school. Classes meet for one hour two times a week. Students in grades 1 through 8 who have an INTERVENTION and REMEDIATION Plan are mandated to enroll. NOTICE OF THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS POLICY ON EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH GENERAL POLICY Every homeless student will have equal access to free, appropriate educational and programs. No homeless student will be discriminated on the basis of their homelessness. METAL DETECTORS Chicago Public Schools are taking extra precautions to insure the safety of all students. Schools have hand held metal detectors. All persons are subject to personal search and examination of their hand-carried possessions. Your cooperation with this safety precaution is a condition of entry. |
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