Handbook Scavenger Hunt

Students must share the responsibility of maintaining a safe learning environment.

Therefore, students are EXPECTED to inform parents and/or school officials of...

• their birthday.

• any discussion or plot that may jeopardize school safety.

• any friend issues they are having.

Answer explanation

Please share any information regarding school safety with the administration. This includes social media posts, notes, conversations, etc.

On a half-day schedule, Carterville Intermediate School dismisses at 11:45 a.m.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

CIS dismisses at 11:25 am on a half-day schedule.

Students that come in after 8:00 will be marked _________.

Answer explanation

Parents will be contacted if tardies exceed five. Consequences may come with additional tardies.

Which of the following is NOT included in accordance to the Student Dress section of the CIS Handbook?

• Hats, hoods on hooded shirts, or other head coverings are not allowed.

• All clothing must cover undergarments.

• Heelies may be worn inside as long as they are not used.

• Shorts, skirts and skorts must not be shorter than the fingertip on the middle finger when a student's arms are hanging naturally at his or her sides.

Answer explanation

Heelies are only allowed to be worn if the wheels are not in.

Gum is allowed....

(Select all that apply)

• in the classroom, when given as a reward from the teacher.

• on the bus.

• in the gym.

• on the playground.

Answer explanation

Students are not to chew gum or candy in school, on the bus, or on the playground. Only when given as a reward with the teacher's permission are these items allowed.

If my cell phone is found in the following locations once the school day starts, a consequence may be issued.

(Select all that apply.)

• The classroom.

• My pocket.

• My locker.

• My purse.

Answer explanation

Cell phones AND smartwatches are to be stored in your locker and should not be in the classroom or on the person.

True or False.

I can bring my toys, stuffed animals, trading cards, etc. with me to lunch and recess to play with.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

All toys and personal belongings are to stay in your locker during the school day from 8 - 2:55.

What are the different disciplinary actions that are used at CIS?

(Choose all that apply)

• DETENTION

  May be assigned for minor offenses and may be issued during lunch recess, after school and/or Saturday morning.

• ALTERNATIVE CLASSROOM (ACR)

  A student is isolated from their peer groups within the school and completes their school work in an alternative setting.

• SUSPENSION

  A student is excluded from the educational setting and school property for a designated period of time.

True or False.

Electronic devices may never be used in any manner that disrupts the educational environment, violates student conduct rules or violates the rights of others.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This includes taking photographs of others, cheating and possessing, viewing, sharing, sending or receiving inappropriate pictures.

According to the guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health, students who have fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or contagious disease must stay home from school until the symptoms have been gone for __________ hours.

Answer explanation

Students are to be 24 hours symptom-free WITHOUT the use of medication before returning to school. Our district recognizes a fever as a temperature at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.