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Giles School
Phone: (708) 453-4847
Press #1 for Attendance Line

Leigh School
Phone: (708) 456-8848
Press #2 for Attendance Line

There are two types of absences: excused and unexcused. Excused absences include: illness, observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, situations beyond the control of the student, circumstances that cause reasonable concern to the parent/guardian for the student’s safety or health, or other reason approved by the principal. All other absences are considered unexcused. The principal must approve pre-arranged excused absences.

The school may require documentation explaining the reason for the student’s absence.

In the event of any absence, the student’s parent/guardian must call the school before

8:00 a.m. for Giles and 8:10 a.m. for Leigh to explain the reason for the absence. If a call has not been made to the school by 9:00 a.m. for Giles and 9:10 a.m. for Leigh on the day of a student’s absence, a school official will call the home to inquire why the student is not at school. If the parent/guardian cannot be contacted, the student will be required to submit a signed note from the parent/guardian explaining the reason for the absence. Failure to do so shall result in an unexcused absence. Upon request of the parent/guardian, the reason for an absence will be kept confidential.

The use of electronic devices and other technology at school is a privilege, not a right. Students are prohibited from using electronic devices, except as provided herein. An electronic device includes, but is not limited to, the following: cell phone, smartphone, audio or video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), ipod©, ipad©, laptop computer, tablet computer or other similar electronic device. Pocket pagers and other paging devices are not allowed on school property at any time, except with the express permission of the building principal.

During instructional time, which includes class periods and passing periods, electronic devices must be kept powered-off and out-of-sight unless: (a) permission is granted by an administrator, teacher or school staff member; (b) use of the device is provided in a student’s individualized education program (IEP); or (c) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.

Electronic devices may never be used in any manner that disrupts the educational environment, violates student conduct rules or violates the rights of others. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms; (2) cheating; and (3) creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction or non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images (i.e., sexting).

The school and school district are not responsible for the loss, theft or damage to any electronic device brought to school.

School officials may conduct an investigation or require a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific information about activity on the student’s account on a social networking website that violates a school disciplinary rule or policy. In the course of an investigation, the student may be required to share the content that is reported in order to allow school officials to make a factual determination.

Giles School: Nelly Cozzone, RN - ncozzone@norridge80.net
Nurse Office: (708)-453-4847
Fax: (708)-780-5611

Leigh School: , RN - @norridge80.net
Nurse Office: (708)-722-2747
Fax: (708)-456-8848

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures educational stability for homeless youth and allow homeless youth to enroll in school. The act defines homeless children as "individuals who lack a fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence".

Children sharing housing due to economic hardship or loss of housing
Children living in models, or hotels due to lack of accommodations
Children living in shelters
Children living in cars, public spaces, or whose residence is not usually used as a regular sleeping accommodation

This act guarantees homeless children the following:

Immediate enrollment in school
To attend school in the attendance area the family is currently residing
Removal of all barriers to receiving educational services
To attend school along with peers
Services comparable to those received by peers

Please contact Michele Guzik - Homeless Liaison at (708)583-2068

What is the Multilingual Program?

The purpose of the Multilingual Program is to increase English language proficiency. District 80 teachers create classroom settings where all languages and cultures are valued. Research-based learning strategies are used to align the Multilingual Program with grade level curriculum to provide a challenging educational program for all students. The goal of the program is to help students function in the classroom at high levels of social and academic English proficiency.

How does a student qualify for the Multilingual Program?

All students new to the district are required by state law to complete a Home Language Survey. When "yes" is answered to one or more of the questions the attending school is required to assess the student's English language proficiency.

Students must be assessed within 30 days of their first day in the district.

Kindergarten student are assessed using the WIDA Measure of Developing English Language (MODEL). For second semester of 1st grade through 8th grade, students are assessed using the WIDA Online Screener to determine eligibility for EL services.

Parents of students who are eligible for EL services will receive a letter of notification regarding their child's eligibility for EL services. If there are questions about the services parents should contact the Coordinator of Student Services.

What does the program look like?

There are a few program models available in the district. Students qualify for a program model based on the number of students in the school who speak the same language and/or on the assessment results. The following programs are available:

Transitional Program of Instruction: this program provides English as a Second Language (ESL). In this program the majority of the instruction take place in the general education classroom with push-in support form an ESL teacher. Students with lower proficiency levels in English may receive additional support from an ESL teacher for an additional pull out time.

Transitional Bilingual Education: this program provides instruction in both English and a student's native language in order to help students learn the core academic subjects required for all students. Students qualify for part time or full time support.

Newcomer: short term program available to recent immigrants. Students receive ESL and content area instruction designed to address any gaps in learning and help smooth the transition to the classroom.

How does a student exit the program?

The State of Illinois has established exit criteria for Multilingual services.

A student who obtains an overall composite proficiency level of 4.8 on the ACCESS Assessment. ACCESS must be taken yearly by all students who qualify for services.

The ACCESS test measures a student's English Language in four language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

Parents, at any time, may decline English Language services. Parent must indicate, in writing, to the coordinator of student services. Students who do not receive services are required to take the ACCESS assessment yearly until a score of 4.8 on the overall composite is achieved.

The ACCESS assessment is required by the Illinois State Board of Education. The district can not exclude students from ACCESS.

Can you tell me about the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee?

A school district is required to have a Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) when there are 20 English learner students of the same home language. BPC is made up of bilingual parents with students currently enrolled in the ML program, as well as teachers and other school staff. The members participate in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the ML program in the district.

Where can I find additional information?

Please contact the building assistant principal for additional information.

Director of Student Services: Mr. Peter Masters (pmaster@norridge80.net)

Coordinator of Student Services: Mr. Joseph Koletsos (jkotetsos@norridge80.net)

Norridge School District 80 serves free meals each day to qualifying students who:

Receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Medicaid (reduced or free)
The total household income is the same or less than the amounts on the Income Chart below (reduced or free)
A foster child may receive free meals regardless of income

Illinois Income Guidelines

Effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

Household Size	Annual	Monthly	Twice Per Month	Every Two Weeks	Weekly
1	19,578	1,632	816	753	377
2	26,572	2,215	1,108	1,022	511
3	33,566	2,798	1,399	1,291	646
4	40,560	3,380	1,690	1,560	780
5	47,554	3,963	1,982	1,829	915
6	54,548	4,546	2,273	2,098	1,049
7	61,542	5,129	2,565	2,367	1,184
8	68,536	5,712	2,856	2,636	1,318
For each additional family member, add	6,994	583	292	269	135

You may apply for free meals anytime during the school year. Pease use the following link to apply: https://www.nslpapp.com/#/ Search for your child’s school (James Giles or John V Leigh) and complete the application.

Please contact Tammy Dicintio (tdicintio@norridge80.net) if you have any questions.

In accordance with 105 ILCS 5/2-3.130 and Public Act 102-0339, each school district must develop a district-specific plan that seeks to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of physical restraint, time out, and isolated time out (RTO). This plan is reviewed by a team that may be comprised of, but is not limited to, the following professionals:

Teachers
Paraprofessionals
School service personnel
Administrators

The RTO plan for Norridge School District 80 provides further information about the district's procedures.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Physical Restraint, Time Out, and Isolated Time Out (RTO) Bill of Rights is a resource that further explains procedures in the event of an RTO.

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Students are expected to wear clothing in a neat, clean, and well-fitting manner while on school property and/or in attendance at school-sponsored activities. Students are to use discretion in their dress and are not permitted to wear apparel that causes a disruption in the school environment.

Student dress (including accessories) may not advertise, promote, or picture alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, violent behavior, or other inappropriate images.
Student dress (including accessories) may not display lewd, vulgar, obscene, or offensive language or symbols, including gang symbols.
Hats, coats, bandannas, sweatbands, and sunglasses may not be worn in the school building during the school day.
Hairstyles, dress, and accessories that pose a safety hazard are not permitted in laboratories or during physical education.
Clothing with holes, rips, tears, and clothing that is otherwise poorly fitting, showing private body parts and/or undergarments may not be worn at school.
The length of shorts or skirts must be appropriate for the school environment.
Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times.
If there is any dispute about appropriate dress and appearance, the building principal will make the final decision.
Student whose dress causes a disruption of the orderly process of school functions or endangers the health or safety of the student, other students, staff or others may be subject to discipline.

Teachers
Paraprofessionals
School service personnel
Administrators

The RTO plan for Norridge School District 80 provides further information about the district's procedures.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Physical Restraint, Time Out, and Isolated Time Out (RTO) Bill of Rights is a resource that further explains procedures in the event of an RTO.

Student attendance is critical to the learning process. Truancy is therefore a serious issue and will be dealt with in a serious manner by the school and district.

Students who miss 5% or more of the prior 180 regular school days without valid cause (a recognized excuse) are considered chronic truants. Students who are chronic truants will be offered support services and resources aimed at correcting the truancy issue.

If chronic truancy persists after support services and other resources are made available, the school and district will take further action, including:

Referral to the truancy officer
Reporting to officials under the Juvenile Court Act
Referral to the State’s Attorney
Appropriate school discipline

A parent/guardian who knowingly and willfully permits a child to be truant is in violation of State law.

Student attendance is critical to the learning process. Truancy is therefore a serious issue and will be dealt with in a serious manner by the school and district.

If chronic truancy persists after support services and other resources are made available, the school and district will take further action, including:

Referral to the truancy officer
Reporting to officials under the Juvenile Court Act
Referral to the State’s Attorney
Appropriate school discipline

A parent/guardian who knowingly and willfully permits a child to be truant is in violation of State law.