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- PIAINDEALER - WED., SEPT. 4, 1968 Discipline Philosophy Explained By School The philosophy of discipline for McHenry Community high school was approved by the District 156 board Aug. 20. It was the feeling of the board that both students and parents should acquaint themselves with the philosophy in order to foster a better understanding between school and community. It is the belief of the administration and staff that its students are young adults and, there fore, are mature enough to accept considerable freedom and the responsibility that accompanies this freedom. An increasing amount of freedom will be granted to the student as he progresses through his four years at McHenry Community high schooLprovided the student can accepftjfche corresponding responsibility. V Maximum learning demands that good discipline be firmly maintained. There are basically two types of discipline, self and external. The major responsibility of the student is that of self-discipline. The self-disciplined individual who can arrange his own time and study habits will encounter a minimum of external control. The student who cannot function as a self - disciplined individual under a relaxed, controlled atmosphere will lose his freedom. It is then that the proper disciplinary procedures will be implemented. EXPLAIN LEVELS One or more of the following levels of disciplinary action will be imposed upon those students who cannot follow the school's rules and philosophy of responsibility and self-discipline. The final decision as to what level of disciplinary action to be taken will be determined by the principal or assistant principal. LEVEL I: WEST CAMPUS -- Withdrawl of student commons card. At the beginning of each year, all students will be issued a student commons card. In order to visit the student commons during independent study time, ft is necessary for the student to have this card in his possession. Withdrawal of the student commons card prohibits a student from the use of the commons. LEVEL H: WEST CAMPUS, LEVEL I: EAST CAMPUS -- Withdrawl of all freedom during independent study time. Students placed under this level of discipline lose all privileges, are placed in a supervised study area similar to the traditional study hall and must report there during ALL of their independent study time. The duration of time spent under this level will be determined by the administration in light of the nature of the violation. Examples of student behavior that will place a student under this level of discipline are: 1. Unauthorized movement in the halls during a module. 2. Causing a disturbance in an area Airing independent study time. 3. Two or more failing grades. 4. Poor school citizenship. 5. Recommendation of a faculty member with administrative approval. 6. The habitual tardiness to school or classes. 7. Other infractions. SCHOOL SUSPENSION LEVEL D: WEST CAMPUS, LEVEL II: EAST CAMPUS -- In school suspension. This level of disciplinary action involves removing the student from the normal school environment. During suspension, the student spends the entire school day in a supervised study area. He still remains in school and pursues hiscourse of study, but will not attend classes during the suspension period. He will eat lunch alone, and will be given three washroom breaks a day. Assignments will be given to the student and completion of the assignments will be one of the steps necessary fo¥ readmittance to the regular school environment. Credit will be given for the assignments completed. Examples of student behavior that will place a student under, this level of discipline are: 1. Use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs on campus or at a school sponsored function. 2. Disrespect of teacher or students. 3. Cutting of classes. 4. Leaving the campus during the day without permission. 5. Sitting in cars in parking lot during school day. 6. Truancy. 7. Forging of passes. 8. Other major misbehavior. LEVEL IV: WEST CAMPUS, LEVEL HI, EAST CAMPUS-- Suspension. If in -school suspension is not effective, or if continual, the complete 'suspension from school will be used. The student will not be allowed in the school building or at any school sponsored functions. Parents and law enforcement agencies will be notified of this action. This level of disciplinary action is of a severe nature, for the removal of a student from all school contact seriously hinders the academic process. After complete suspension from school, but prior to returning to regular classes, the in-school suspension time must be completed,, LEVEL V: WEST CAMPUS, LEVEL IV: EAST CAMPUS -- Expulsion from school. The law gives the community, through its school board, the right to exclude certain students from the school. If a student is expelled it must be done by school board action upon the recommendation of the building principal. Unless re-admitted, this student Is not only denied a tuition free education, but a high school diploma' as well. It is hoped that these levels of discipline will need to be used infrequently. The return of tiie student to the regular school environment will be decided by the administration only when the student shows the desire to accept the responsibility required of him. SIGNED INTO LAW Bills setting penalties for the willful mutilation or destruction of draft cards, and increasing the penalties for publicly mutilating, defacing, defiling, or trampling the American or State flags have been signed into law by Gov. Samuel H. Shapiro, Rep. Lester Cunningham (R-Belvidere) and John B. Hill (r- West Dundee) both from the 33rd district, who supported and voted for the measures said they were introduced to conform with federal legislation. FLAGSTONE * Fine Quality • Low Prices 312-742-6060 Call jbr delivered prices FOX RIVER STONE CO. South Elgin, III. for MEN When selecting a gift for him. .. . let us help! 5*TORE for MEN PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that writers limit themselves to 300 words or less signature, full address and phone number. We ask, too, that one individual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) THE CHICAGO SCENE "Fellow Americans: "This is an effort to clear the minds of anyone who is in doubt about their recent events in Chicago. There is a song we sing with much feeling, "God Bless America*. Why? Because we have freedom no other country enjoys as long as we obey that meaningful word law. "What ever happened in that chaotic period the blame is put upon the police department. What I want to remind John Q. Public about is that whoever was there and was not a delegate was there at their own risk where they did not belong and we, the decent law abiding citizens, feel that they had some motive. This word freedom covers a lot of deeds. "We have a police force and we are free to call upon them whenever we need them and are thankful when they arrive. Therefore I want to remind everyone who reads this letter that when any renegade wants to take over there are two important things' he wants to suppress - the news media and the police. "This has happened in other places we well know. These are the greatest weapons and if we go along'with it, the words of the song 'God Bless America* will go down in history as a once blessed dream. "We have a two party system which made this country what it is today. Let's keep it that way. Majority wins. "Law and order is the only solution to the problem" "Mrs. Nettie Sarley, "Lakemoor" VERNON KRAMER RECEIVES DECREE AT UNIVERSITY A summer graduating class of some 1,350 students received degrees Friday, at Southern Illinois university's Carbondale campus. Among them was Vernon F. Kramer, 3305 W. Elm street, McHenry, BA degree. President Delyte W. Morris delivered a brief address to the class in ceremonies held in the SIU Arena. The class, largest group of summer graduates in SIU history, included seventy candidates for the Ph. D. degree. Awarded Certificates l^gvy.v *;>v ONty-ti RAYFTTE At the conclusion of a recent Junior and Senior YMCA lifesaving class, twelve persons received certificates from James * ®xecutive director of the Lake Region YMCA, The Y ML A life saving card is valid for one year and may be renew- ? a™luaHy» The two weeks of lifesaving instruction were conducted at the Thunderbird Farm pool in Cary. Pictured left to right, are Marie Edmund, Cheri Dannehy, Diane Vostl, Eric -Alcott^ Peggy Semans, Kim Kling, Richanne Glash, Van Jollie Chris Wittrock, Tica Semans, Paul Harms,and Louis Schairer. Junior lifesaving awards were presented to PeggySmans and Er*c Alcott from Cary and Van Jollie from Crystal Lake. The senior lifesaving awards were presented to Kim Kling, and Tica Semons from Cary, to Marie Edmund, Diane Vosti, Paul. Harms, and Cheryl Dannehy from Crystal Lake, to Lou Schairer from Fox River Grove and to Richanne Glash and Chris Wittrock from McHenry. Take Your Choiee: 85c SIZE TUBE REGULAR QR SPEARMINT McClean's Toothpaste 79c SIZE, 1 iIqZ., REGULAR, MENTHOL OR LIME Colgate Shave Cream 69c SIZE 13 OZ. REGULAR OR SUPERHOLD Aquanet Hair $ 1.00 SIZE 4.2 OZ. SPRAY POWDER Calm Deodorant each Only osco s^RAY POWDE^ D£ODORANT ar>t<-pan&p/r9nt s 'sJ \ : m w '- x : ; SHmgmmisi ^ BSSm £»»c,e I*® I PRICES GOOD THRU SAT., SEPT. 7, 1968. 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