Early Dismissal for Weather Emergencies

The School District takes the position that sending students home under adverse weather conditions with so many
working parents is inappropriate.  However, during these adverse conditions, parents may come to the school
office and take their child home.

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Education of Children with Disabilities

The District shall provide a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment and necessary
related services to all children with disabilities enrolled in the District, 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 term "children with disabilities," as used
in this policy, means children between ages 3 and 21 for whom it is determined, through definitions and procedures
described in the Illinois Rules and Regulations to Govern the Organization and Administration of Special
Education, that Special Education services are needed.

 

It is the intent of the District to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. 
Students may be disabled within the meaning of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act even though they do not
require services pursuant to IDEA.

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Emergency/Health Forms

All parents/guardians will complete an emergency/health form at registration.  The form will be kept on file in the
office.  This form is vital in contacting the home or other designated individuals in cases of health emergencies. 
No student will be released to anyone other than the parent/guardian or individuals specifically designated on
the form.

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Equal Educational Opportunities

No student shall, on the basis of his or her color, race, national origin, sex, and disability or other factors be denied
equal access to programs, activities, services, or benefits, nor be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege,
advantage, or opportunity. The Superintendent shall appoint a Coordinator for Non-discrimination (the
"Coordinator") for the School District.  Students and parents shall be notified annually of their right to initiate
a grievance or complaint of illegal discrimination and of the Coordinator to whom such complaints shall be directed.

 

Within seven calendar days of receiving a grievance or complaint of illegal discrimination, the Coordinator shall
send a copy of the District's written grievance procedure to the complainant.  The Coordinator may seek advice
from related state agencies or legal counsel. Within sixty days of receiving the grievance, the Coordinator
shall render a written decision, including the steps taken for further appeal of that decision.

 

The written decision may be appealed to the School Board by submitting a written request for hearing before
the Board, addressed to the Office of the Superintendent.

 

The decision of the School Board may be further appealed to the Regional Superintendent of Schools pursuant
to Section 3-10 of The School Code of Illinois and, thereafter, to the State Superintendent of Education pursuant
to Section 2-3.8 of The School Code of Illinois, as provided in Section 200.90 (b) of Sex Equity Rules.

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Exemption from Physical Activity

Occasionally a parent/guardian may request that his/her child be exempted from some or all physical activities
during the school day. The responsibility for such an exemption shall be with the building principal.  A
written excuse from a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act is required before allowing a student to
be exempted from physical activities for three (3) or more days.  If exempted from physical activity, an alternative
method and/or unit of instruction may be provided if prescribed by a person licensed under the Medical Practice
Act.  Exemptions from Physical Education classes shall include recess.  If a student has been medically
excused from Physical Education for an extended period of time, a note from a medically licensed person is
required before a student may be readmitted to Physical Education class.

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Extended Care Program

Washington School District #52 offers a before and after school child care program.  The hours are 6:30 a.m. to
8:30 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  It is also available for most of the non-school holidays, teacher in-service,
and parent-teacher conference days.  The programming includes homework time, craft opportunities, quiet play
activities, large gross motor activities, and a light snack in the afternoon.  At the present time, there is a waiting
list for participation in the program.  For more information, contact 444-8902.