Regular attendance and promptness are good habits to be developed for one’s occupation and every aspect of life. These traits of politeness and consideration of others are indispensable. They are also vital for the maximum achievement of the individual and the progress of the group. Students are advised to build a record which will help them when they seek admission to college or attempt to secure a permanent job.

The professional staff at Alleman High School is convinced that there are many educational experiences in school that reach beyond the academic subject matter being presented in the classroom. Absences from school can seriously hamper success in school, both in social development and in academic progress. We recognize that school attendance is the moral and legal responsibility of the parent/ guardian, and the parent/guardian should give serious consideration before they permit their son/daughter to be absent from school.

ATTENDANCE 

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The Illinois School Code states, “Whoever has custody or control of any child between the ages of six and seventeen years shall cause such child to attend some public school in the district wherein the child resides the entire time it is in session during the regular school term...”

While the school is deeply concerned with regular attendance and will do all within its power to ensure regular attendance, the final responsibility for seeing that the student is in school legally rests with the parent/guardian.

CLASSIFICATION OF ABSENCES
The following applies to scheduled class days and falls into these categories:

A. EXCUSED ABSENCES: Consent of both parent/guardian and school. Excused absences include:

1. Illness — the school may require verification by a physician for absences for five (5) days or more due to illness.

2. Doctor or dentist appointment.

3. Funeral.

4. An absence approved by the administration.

The administration reserves the right to limit the number of excused absences for school sponsored events.

B. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: A student who is absent without all the required approvals and verifications is considered unexcused. The student will neither be permitted to make up work or tests nor to do them in advance for an unexcused absence. (One (1) session of an after school study session will be given for each period missed or until a note is acquired.)

Note: “Personal” Days do not exist for students.

A student who is out of school less than four (4) class periods will be marked absent for half a day. This also applies to doctor and dental appointments. Students absent four (4) or more class periods will be marked absent for the full day.

AFTER 5 ABSENCES DURING THE SEMESTER FROM ANY ONE CLASS, THE PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL. All absences, except those listed below will count as part of the 5 days.

AFTER 10 ABSENCES DURING THE SEMESTER FROM ANY ONE CLASS, THE STUDENT MAY NOT BE PERMITTED TO MAKE UP WORK OR TESTS. All absences, except those listed below will count as part of the 10 days. The only absences which will not be included in the 10 are listed below:

1. An approved doctor's excuse. Doctor's excuse must be on office stationery and include the office phone and the time and date of the appointment.

2. Extended illness or injury when so stated by the doctor.

3. Participation in a school activity.

4. Funerals (members of immediate family).

5. Visiting a counselor or administrator, providing the official sent for the student.

6. Court appearance with appropriate written verification from the court.

The 5/10 absences allowed in each class are intended to cover illness and/or those situations which cannot be handled on vacations (college visits, TEC, court appearances, funerals, etc.). Students are expected to be in class.

All suspensions from school will count as part of the 5/10 days.

If extenuating circumstances arise after the student's 5th/10th absence, he/she may appeal in writing to the principal with an explanation of the circumstance.

ABSENCE

A. CALL IN: Parents/guardians are to call the Attendance Office (786-7793) or email (alleman@allemanhighschool.org) before 9:30 A.M. to report a student’s absence. If the student is ill, a symptom must be given to the attendance office. A written note or email to the main office is also required when the student returns. Absence for reasons other than illness should be referred to numbers two (2) and three (3) below.

 B. RETURN TO SCHOOL: Students absent from any class must report to the Main Office PRIOR to first period or upon return to school for an ADMIT SLIP. Absences are considered unexcused until the student has presented a WRITTEN NOTE or parent email to the main office with an explanation signed by his/her parent/guardian. An Admit Slip will be given to the student after he/she presents the note to the Office. If, after 2 school days, the student has not presented a written note, he/she will not be permitted to class until a written excuse is recorded by the parent/guardian. Administrative discretion may be used to determine an absence as unexcused if a note is not presented within a reasonable amount of time. The student must present the Admit to the teacher of the first period attended that day for their signature before class begins. That teacher will return it to the Main Office. No student will be permitted in class unless he/she presented the Admit Slip. This is the student’s responsibility.

APPOINTMENTS:
Students that must leave during the school day for an appointment or for any other reason must present a WRITTEN NOTE or email of explanation signed by his/her parent/guardian to the Office PRIOR to first period. Alleman High School requests that the note contains the name of the doctor or dentist in case we need to verify the appointment. The student will receive an OFFICE PERMISSION SLIP which will allow him/her to leave school at the specified time. Upon return, the students must present a note from the doctor that includes the time and date of the appointment. If it is not possible for an appointment verification by the doctor, dentist, etc., the Office Permission Slip must be accompanied by a written note signed by his/her parent/guardian. At this time, the student will receive an Admit Slip.

PARENTAL REQUEST OF STUDENT ABSENCE:
Parents/guardians desiring to have their child excused from school for any length of time must obtain a PARENT REQUEST OF STUDENT ABSENCE form from the Main Office. This form must be signed by the parent/guardian, and by each one of the student’s teachers. It must be returned to the Assistant Principal no later than one day prior to the absence. It is the responsibility of the student with an excused absence to request and do the make-up work. Satisfactory arrangements for completing the work should be made with each teacher prior to the absence. When the student returns to school, he/she must present a written note signed by his/her parent/guardian to the Main Office. At this time, the student will receive an Admit Slip. (The Administration asks that parents make every effort to see that family vacations coincide with school vacations published in the official school calendar.)

EXTENDED ABSENCE:
When a student has been absent THREE (3) or more consecutive school days a request for homework can be made. Parents should call the Counseling Office at the end of day two or during first period on day three to make this request and every effort will be made to have homework ready in the Main Office by the end of day three otherwise the information will be available on day four. If a student has been absent five (5) or more consecutive school days, a Doctor's verification may be required upon the student's return to school.

RESIDENCE:
All students attending Alleman are expected to live with their parents or legal guardian. Exceptions must be reviewed and approved by the Administration.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
A student must be in attendance by 10:00 A.M. and remain in attendance the rest of the school day in order to practice and/ or participate in any extra-curricular activity scheduled for that day. This would include students attending events as spectators. Any variance must be granted by the Assistant Principal in consultation with the Administration.

TARDINESS TO SCHOOL:
A student who is not in his/her first class before the bell rings is tardy to school. Any student who arrives late to school should report to the Main Office for a tardy slip. A written verification from the parent acknowledging the tardiness should accompany the student upon his/her arrival at school or be provided within 2 school days. In the event that it is necessary for a student to be late to school due to a doctor's appointment, appropriate verification must be provided from the doctor's office. In cases of inclement weather, the administration will advise the attendance office as to procedure. When a student accumulates six tardies to school in a semester, the parents will receive an email from the school stating that all additional tardies will be UNEXCUSED. The student will not be able to make up work missed because of unexcused tardiness. 

TARDINESS TO CLASS:

Students are expected to be on time for classes and study halls. Students arriving to class after the bell rings without a late pass will be counted as tardy and referred to the office for detention. Teachers will clearly explain expectations for what it means to be on time.

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR: 

DRESS AND GROOMING
At the opening and closing of the school day, students should enter and exit the building dressed according to Alleman High School standards. The following guidelines shall determine dress and grooming:

1. Decency/Modesty,

2. Neatness

3. Cleanliness,

4. Suitability for school.

The administration reserves the right to determine these guidelines. In addition any hairstyle or attire deemed inappropriate, extraordinary, or distractive, or any attire which is thought by the Administration to be damaging to school property is in violation of the dress code. Students are to wear TRADITIONAL HAIRSTYLES. The cut of a boy’s hair must be such that it is off the collar and eyebrows & ear lobes are visible. Combing hair to the side to be in compliance is not acceptable. Hairstyles in violation of the grooming guidelines include but are not restricted to bars, mushrooms, writing, or designs cut into hair or eyebrows, spiked hair and mohawks. A student whose hairstyle is deemed inappropriate by the Administration will be notified of the date by which the hairstyle MUST be brought into compliance. If at that time, the hairstyle does not meet Administrative approval, the student will be sent home and his/her absence will be considered UNEXCUSED until an acceptable hairstyle is obtained.

Individuals in violation of the Dress & Grooming Code may receive detentions. Students in violation of the dress code, which is not correctable in the school confines, may have appropriate attire brought to school by a parent or the student may be sent home to correct his/her appearance.

COVID-19 DRESS CODE UPDATEMasks (face coverings) will be worn the entire school day by all staff and students while they are in the building. If a student forgets his/her mask, we can supply a disposable mask to use for the day. We ask that families provide their student with their own mask (solid color, print or disposable with no writing, logos (AHS logo is ok)  or pictures/symbols). Administration reserves the right to supply a student with a disposable mask if the mask they are wearing is deemed inappropriate. Repeated failure to abide by the mask mandate set forth by the State of Illinois, the Catholic Diocese of Peoria  and Alleman High School will result in disciplinary action consistent with failure to wear appropriate attire. 

BOYS

• Solid colored traditional cut dress pants or uniform style pants ( dark blue, black, khaki, grey, brown). Side cargo pockets are NOT allowed. No more than 4 pockets are allowed. No elastic at the ankle on dress pants, pant legs must be open. Tight fitting or extra baggy pants are prohibited.All pants must be worn with waistband above the hips. No cargo, denim, nylon, velour or athletic pants.

• Solid colored cotton or corduroy traditional dress shorts ( dark blue, black, khaki, grey, brown) with at least a 5 inch inseam  (mid-thigh length) may be worn from April 1st to October 31st. No cargo, denim, nylon, velour, tight-fitting, or athletic shorts.

• Shirt with a collar and sleeves. Shirts may be solid or print but should not have writing. All shirts must be loose fitting and be tucked in at all times. Shirts that are not long enough to be tucked in and stay tucked in while a student raises his arms or bends over are not allowed. Shirts that have buttons must be buttoned up to second to last button. Long sleeve shirts may not be worn under short sleeve shirts.

• Collars are a required part of the dress code. Collars must wrap around the neck. Shirts which have collars that fold over and turtle necks that can also be folded over are appropriate.

• Shoes are required at all times. Shoes are to be dress or athletic shoes. Heavy boots, hiking boots, sandals, clogs, Crocs or open-heeled shoes are not allowed.

• Sweaters, sweater vests, or ¼ zips may be worn on top of the required collared shirt. 

• Sweaters, sweater vests, or ¼ zips may be solid or print but should not have writing.

• ¼ zip style must be a lightweight fleece material or dri-fit and not plush material or outerwear.

• Any brand logos on clothing items should be no larger than a silver dollar.  No college or other school logos allowed.

• Crew neck sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts may be worn over the required collared shirt, only if they are Alleman Apparel. All hooded sweatshirts must be Alleman Apparel regardless of whether they have a ¼ zip or not.

• Hats, sweatbands, bandanas, sunglasses, external coats or jackets (including lightweight or fleece jackets), and gloves are not to be worn in school.

• Although the wearing of most types of jewelry is not expressly forbidden, it is not acceptable to wear earrings or ear spacers/gauges. All body piercing adornments are forbidden.

• All boys must be clean shaven. Sideburns are to be no longer than the bottom of the ear lobe.

• Tattoos may not be visible while at school or while representing the school in any activity or function.

• Individuals with preexisting tattoos are responsible for making the Administration aware of this prior to admission.

GIRLS

• Solid colored traditional cut dress pants or uniform style pants ( dark blue, black, khaki, grey, brown). Side cargo pockets are NOT allowed. No more than 4 pockets are allowed. No elastic at the ankle on dress pants, pant legs must be open. Tight fitting or extra baggy pants are prohibited.All pants must be worn with waistband above the hips. No cargo, denim, nylon, velour or athletic pants.  

• Solid colored cotton or corduroy traditional dress shorts ( dark blue, black, khaki, grey, brown) with at least a 5 inch inseam (mid-thigh length or longer) may be worn from April 1st to October 31st. No cargo, denim, nylon, velour, tight-fitting,or athletic shorts.

• Solid colored cotton or corduroy traditional dress skirts may be worn no shorter than 4 inches from the fold in the back of the knee.

• Shirt with a collar and sleeves. Shirts may be solid or print but should not have writing. All shirts must be loose fitting and be tucked in at all times. Shirts that are not long enough to be tucked in and stay tucked in while a student raises his arms or bends over are not allowed. Shirts that have buttons must be buttoned up to the second to last button. Appropriateness and modesty (within an inch or two of the collarbone) are to be the rules of thumb in regards to the neckline. Long sleeve shirts may not be worn under short sleeve shirts.

• Collars are a required part of the dress code. Collars must wrap around the neck. Shirts which have collars that fold over and turtle necks that can also be folded over are appropriate.

• Shoes are required at all times. Shoes are to be dress shoes or athletic shoes. Heavy boots, hiking boots, sandals, clogs, Crocs or open-heeled shoes are not permitted.

• Sweaters, sweater vests, or ¼ zips may be worn on top of the required collared shirt.

• Sweaters, sweater vests, or ¼ zips may be solid or print but should not have writing.

• ¼ zip style must be a lightweight fleece material or dri fit and not plush material or outerwear.

• Any brand logos on clothing items should be no larger than a silver dollar.  No college or other school logos allowed.

• Crew neck sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts may be worn over the required collared shirt, only if they are Alleman Apparel.  All hooded sweatshirts must be Alleman Apparel regardless of whether they have a ¼ zip or not.

• Hats, sweatbands, bandanas, sunglasses, external coats or jackets (including lightweight or fleece jackets), and gloves are not to be worn in school.

• Although the wearing of most types of jewelry is not expressly forbidden, girls may wear no more than three earrings in each ear. All other body piercing adornments are forbidden. Nose rings/ ear spacers/gauges are not allowed.

• Tattoos may not be visible while at school or while representing the school in any activity or function.

• Individuals with preexisting tattoos are responsible for making the Administration aware of this prior to admission. 

OTHER DRESS CODE GUIDELINES FOR ALL STUDENTS

• When changes in the dress code are granted on special occasions, appropriateness and decency still remain the general guidelines. Inappropriate clothing would include, but not be limited to: torn or frayed clothing, see- through items, items with inappropriate sayings, slogans, or references, advertising or promoting alcohol, drugs, and/or tobacco. Remember "Dress- up" days are special. Your clothing must be modest and neat. Regulations regarding skirt length, stockings, shoes, and outdoor wear are to be followed. Normal dress code regulations apply to a student who chooses not to participate on days when there has been an approved change in dress.

• Athletes, on the day of a game, may wear team jerseys or warm up jackets over the school uniform (coach’s discretion).

• Any clothing or accessories which are in any way gang related will not be tolerated in school or at school functions.

• Chains attached to billfolds are not allowed in school.

• Physical Education students are required to be in the appropriate gym attire each day of class. Appropriate attire is Alleman shirt and shorts, white socks and gym shoes. P.E. uniforms may be purchased at the school bookstore. The only exception for non-dress is a written note from a doctor.

• Dress Code Guidelines will be enforced from the beginning of the first class each day until the conclusion of the last class.

DRUGS
DRUGS, TOBACCO/NICOTINE (including E-cigarettes), and ALCOHOL are not allowed in or on Alleman property and adjoining streets, nor at school sponsored activities or at activities in which Alleman High School is participating.

DRUG FREE SCHOOL ZONE: Alleman High School is a Drug Free School Zone. Criminal penalties are severely increased for gang recruitment and the possession, use, or sale of drugs and weapons.

FOOD
All food and drinks are consumed in the cafeteria or in the gym lobby when food is being sold in this area. Food, gum, candy, and drinks are never taken into the classroom areas, or the gyms. This includes halls and stairways as well.

GAMBLING
GAMBLING, including card playing, is not allowed on the premises. The only exception to the card playing prohibition is a pre-approved fundraiser such as a euchre tournament.

HALL PASSES
Students are to be in their assigned classroom/area each period. Students are not permitted in the hallways during class unless they have a pass signed by a teacher, administrator, or other school official. Passes should be obtained only for emergencies and to keep appointments with school officials. Any student found in an area not designated by the pass, found in the hall during class time without a pass, changing the time/date/destination on a pass, forging the name of school personnel, or altering a pass in any other way are violations subject to further disciplinary action.

PARKING REGULATIONS AND THE USE OF AUTOMOBILES

1. Parking assignments on campus will be assigned in the fall.

2. A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be charged for a parking permit.

3. Parking permit MUST be visible in the front window of your vehicle. If you will be driving different vehicles to school, all of which must be registered with the Assistant Principal, the same permit should be placed in the front window.

4. Students may not go to the parking lot or use an automobile during school hours without the permission of the Assistant Principal.

5. Park only in your space. If someone should park in your space, take their license number and report to the Assistant Principal. If this should occur, DO NOT park your car in another person’s space.

6. Lock your car at all times.

7. Safe driving is required in the vicinity of the school.

8. Do not tamper with other cars.

9. No parking is allowed on Fortieth (40th) Street or Lincoln Park. 

10. If you violate any of these rules, detentions and/or loss of parking privileges and/or police action may occur.