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**8th Policies **
The following policies and procedures have been developed by the eighth grade instructional team in cooperation with school administrators. The purpose of these uniform guidelines is to ensure consistency and common understanding of school routines in order to create the best possible learning environment for our students.


 * Absences**

A valid student absence is one due to illness, observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, situations beyond the student’s control as determined by the Building Principal or such other circumstances that cause reasonable concern to the parents(s)/guardians(s) for the student’s safety or health. (Board Policy 7:70) Unexcused absences may include sport practice, play practice, or a trip to see the Cubs game. Zeros are issued for students with an unexcused absence from class.

Families anticipating an extended student absence are asked to complete the school Prearranged Absence Form. This form must be returned at least one week prior to the anticipated absence.

Students are expected to submit assignments on the date they are due. Students involved in field trips, music lessons, or other school-related events that result in a class absence are expected to submit assignments in advance or per teacher discretion.


 * It is the student’s responsibility to meet with teachers before school the day following an absence to find out about work and assignments given during absences, as well as revised assessment dates for any missed quizzes or tests.** In case of afternoon classes, students may request to meet with a teacher sometime during the lunch period.

If a student is physically present in school for any portion of the day an assignment is due, he or she is responsible for turning in the assignment that same day. **If an assignment is not turned in that day, late daily or long-term assignment policy goes into effect.**


 * Tardies**

Students are expected to be in class and in their seat when the bell rings to begin class. The third time a student is tardy to class, students will be assigned a detention with that classroom teacher. Students who do not show for assigned detention will be referred for two office detentions.


 * Leaving the Classroom**

Students are expected to stay in class for the entire class period. Students may sign out to go to the bathroom when necessary. Teachers must give permission to leave class for any other reason. Students should always use the sign-in, sign-out procedure.


 * Breaks on Block Days**

The timing of breaks on block days is at the discretion of the teacher. During break time, students must stay on the floor and in the hallway of their assigned class. Students who wish to visit their locker on another floor during break must secure permission from the teacher and use the classroom sign-in, sign-out procedure.

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS VIA EMAIL/PHONE WITH CONCERNS ABOUT MEETING DEADLINES.
 * Homework**

Daily assignments are due at the beginning of the next class session. • Late assignments are accepted for 50% of the earned grade one class session after the original due date. • The next class session, a NHI (not handed in) will be entered as the grade if the assignment is still missing.

Long-term assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned date. • Late long-term assignments are accepted up to four class sessions after the original due date • For each of the four class sessions there will be a 10% grade deduction of the earned grade i.e. an assignment is due Monday, a student turns in the assignment on Tuesday that would have earned a 95%. This student would receive an 85%. If the project is turned in on Wednesday, the grade will be 75%, and so on. • On the fifth class session a NHI (not handed in) will be entered as the grade.


 * Academic Lunch Program (ALP)**

Students are referred to ALP on the first missing long-term project and on the second missing daily assignment per class per quarter.

Students will attend ALP each day until the assignment is completed and turned in or until there is no longer a possibility of earning credit for the late assignment.


 * Discipline**

Teachers may issue warnings for disruptive classroom behavior. Options available to teachers as a response to disruptive behavior include:

1. Seat Change 2. Student mediation 3. Alternate assignment 4. Temporary removal from class 5. Parent contact 6. Assigned written reflection 7. Detention with teacher before school, after school or during lunch 8. Office referral

For more information on discipline expectations and responsibilities, see the Edgewood Student Handbook.


 * Power School**

Parents and students are highly encouraged to check grades online using the Power School Parent Information System. If unable to access Power School, please contact the eighth grade team via the main office.