Jay Mullens Principal

100 S. Summit                       Pearl City, Illinois 61062                 PH: 815.443.2715               Fax: 815.443.2237

SCHOOL BEGINS: The teaching staff will report at a teachers’ workshop on Wednesday, August 18^th. The first day for students will be Thursday, August 19^th from 8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. 

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:

Registration was held on July 27th & August 4th from 1:00-7:00 p.m.  If you could not make it to registration please stop in the office to:

·         Receive the school handbook

·         Find out your total fees

·         Pay for lunch and any fees

·         Pick up free/reduced lunch forms

No registration or lunch money will be taken on the first full day of school, August 20, 2010.  It is imperative your child has money in his/her lunch account.

Office hours during the summer are Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Please stop by before school starts to pick up all your information for the new school year.

GYM SHIRTS:

Gym shirts are available for grades 7-12 at school for $6.00.  The new gym shirt is gray.  Please bring your own shorts in black, red or gray.

WAIVER OF BOOK RENTAL FEE:

This is to advise that you may be eligible for the waiver of the student book rental fee if you receive public aid; if your gross income is under that set out in the federal guidelines for free or reduced priced lunches; or if you are otherwise able to establish that you cannot afford to pay these fees.

Applications requesting waiver of fees should be submitted to the superintendent.  Forms for submission of such requests are available in the office.  The use of false information to obtain such waiver is a felony under Illinois law.  Any inquiries should be directed to the superintendent of the school in which your child is enrolled.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM:

Students in grades 3-12 will be implementing a biometric finger scan and/or using an ID card.  Grades K-2 have a bar codes but no lunch card.  It is very important that by the start of school your child has money in his/her account even if they only purchase a carton of milk for lunch.  There will be no cash taken in the lunch line.  All lunch money will be handed in to the office by 9:00 a.m. each morning, so the student’s account can be properly credited.

Students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch will receive one meal per day.  Any extra items will need to be purchased with their card at full price. 

If you are writing a check for more than one child, the money will be split evenly among your children’s accounts unless you note otherwise in the memo area of your check.  Cash must be in an envelope with your child’s full name on it.

SCHOOL YEAR VACATIONS:

Occasionally students must miss school because their parents take vacations or must be out of town during the school year.  While we wish every student were in class every possible day, we realize absences of this type are unavoidable.

Approximately two weeks prior to such an absence the parent or guardian should write a note indicating the anticipated dates of absence and the reason.  The student should immediately bring this note to the principal for written approval and then should take the note to each of their teachers so absences will be excused and any work can be assigned in advance.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION:

Vocational education opportunities will be offered to Pearl City District students without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap.  Additional information or help regarding this policy may be obtained from the Superintendent of Schools, 100 S. Summit, Pearl City, IL 61062   815/443-2715

High School Scheduling:

  If students or parents have any questions, regarding this process, please contact Mrs. Deppe.

Substance Abuse Testing Program

Pearl City High School established a substance abuse testing program five years ago and will again be testing during the 2010-2011 school year.  The Pearl City School District is taking the initiative to maintain and improve the health and safety of students. 

Students, who plan on participating in any extra curricular activity during the 2010-2011 school year and their parents/guardians must sign the Substance Abuse Testing Policy.  If you are playing a fall sport this policy must be signed before the first contest.  All other participants must have the policy signed by September 1, 2010.

Handbook Changes:

Handbooks will be handed out to all families during registration. Please note the changes and points of emphasis in this year’s edition.  All of the changes will be gone over with the students on the first day of school.  I ask that each student/parent be made aware of the handbook.   An abbreviated handbook has been placed in all the secondary student planners.  This will allow a quick reference for all students and can be used to reference the full handbook that each family will have.  Make note of absence procedures.  Parents must call the school if their son or daughter is absent.

High School Scheduling:

Students set their schedules for the 2010-2011 year in the spring.  They had two weeks to make corrections to their schedules.  Mrs. Deppe, school counselor, will be at school on August 18th and 19th for students to make changes to their schedules.  Changes to the schedule will be made for errors in the schedule or for other educational reasons.  If you have any further questions please contact the school. 

Mission Statement

In partnership with parents and community,
we will promote educational excellence in a
positive environment to inspire life
long learning and responsible citizenship.

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