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Frequently Asked Questions about District 97
Attendance
What do I do if my child must be absent from school?
If your child must be absent for any reason, please
contact the school office before 9:00 AM. A student who is unable
to attend classes because of observance of a religious holiday will be
excused from examinations and assignments on that day. Opportunities
to make up work and/or exams will be provided.
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School Closings
How do I find out if school is closed due to extreme
weather?
The superintendent may close the schools, delay the
opening of school, or dismiss school early when an adjustment in the
regular session is required for the protection of the health and safety
of students and staff members. [official board
policy]
In case of weather or emergency condition, school
cancellation is announced over local stations :WMAZ (670), WGN (720)
WBBM (780), WLS (890), WLS-FM (94.7) WBBM-FM (96), WCLR-FM (102) WFYR-FM
(103.5), Channel 9 WGN TV, and Channel 32 WFLD TV.
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Middle School
Why does my Middle Schooler need
to wear an ID?
All middle school students in District 97 are required
to wear a student identification badge. Students must wear their student
ID on an approved lanyard while at school and for school sponsored
events. The IDs are used for multiple purposes:
- making sure that only our students enter the building
each morning;
- checking out library books;
- identifying bus students who are approved to ride
the bus;
- charging to the lunch account;
- facilitating identification of and discussions
with students by all staff.
Consequences for failure to follow this rule are as
follows:
The students will have three (3) warnings before consequences
are applied. For each of the 4th, 5th, and 6th offences,
an after school detention will be assigned, 3:40 p.m. to 4:15
p.m. on Tuesdays or Thursdays. For the 7th offense in one trimester,
a one-hour Saturday detention will be assigned and supervised by
one of the Julian administrators. Please work with your student
to find ways to make sure your student comes to school each day with his/her
student ID.
Replacement IDs cost $5.00, lanyards $1.00 to
$3.00, and recommended plastic covers are 50 cents. Contact
your child’s school office if a replacement ID is needed.
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Registration
How do I register my child for school?
Registration of all students for attendance in District
97 schools takes place at the Central Office, 524-3000. Your
child will attend the school in the area of
your residence.
In order
to register your child, you will need to meet legal custody, residency,
and medical requirements. You will be asked to provide proof of residency
and your child’s birth certificate at the time of registration. You
will also be asked to complete an emergency contact card and a media
release form, and you will be
given a
copy of the district’s document on behavioral expectations, Effective
Student Behavior, and information regarding parent rights and student
records.
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