INTERVENTIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

If students violate the rules of Libertyville High School or Vernon Hills High School, certain consequences may follow.  The specific consequences will be determined on the basis of the severity and/or frequency of the offense.  Whenever a student is disciplined, the student and/or his/her parents/guardian have the right to appeal the decision.  The appeal process may range from a conference with the building level principal to a formal hearing conducted by the Board of Education.
Please recognize that rules apply while students are in school or on school grounds, commuting between Libertyville and Vernon Hills campuses, on a school bus or in transit between school and home, during school-sponsored field trip, while in attendance at extra-curricular activities (home and away) in which LHS/VHHS is a participant and during free time during the school day including senior lunch release.  No listing of rules can be all-inclusive.  Students will be subject to disciplinary action anytime behavior is disruptive, illegal, or inconsiderate of others.

Administrative Review - A student may be referred for Administrative Review when various interventions have not been successful in altering behavior.  The Administrative Review Team will develop an individual plan for each student referred.  Specific problems and consequences will be addressed.

Alternative Educational Programs - These include Alternative to Suspension Program and on or off campus educational programs designed to meet the needs of the individual students.

Clear and Present Danger - Illinois School Code requires that if an administrator determines that a person poses a “clear and present danger” to himself, herself or to others the Department of State Police shall be notified.    

Confiscation and Consequences of Illegal/Inappropriate Items - Illegal/inappropriate items will be taken from student.

Detentions - Detentions may be assigned by a teacher or LST.  A student will be given twenty-four hours notice prior to the detention in order to make appropriate arrangements.  Detentions may be served before or after school, as determined by the LST.  A student will not be admitted to serve detentions without student ID, or if he/she is tardy.

Disciplinary Conference - Conference with LST members may be held in response to student conduct issues.
Expulsion - Expulsion is a school board action that may result in a student not being allowed to attend Libertyville High School or Vernon Hills High School for up to two (2) years. 

Loss of Privilege - Students may forfeit privileges for non-compliance with school rules.  Privileges that may be forfeited include but are not limited to:

  • Bus Riding
  • Parking
  • Resource Areas Access
  • Lunch Release
  • Work Release
  • PE Exemption
  • Cafeteria
  • Internet/Computer Use
  • Attendance at school activities/functions in which LHS/VHHS is a participant

Police Referral - Police referrals may be made for students who violate rules that are also violations of local and state ordinances.

Removal from Class - A teacher may temporarily remove a student from class who is exhibiting inappropriate behavior.  A student who is removed from class must report to the LST.

Restitution - Payment for damages, etc.

Saturday School - Saturday school provides an alternative to out-of-school suspension or supervised study for certain school infractions.  Saturday detention hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the discretion of the LST.  

Supervised Study - A student is removed from the normal school routine.  A student may be assigned any number of hours or days to this quiet study area.  No academic penalty accompanies this consequence.

Suspensions (Out-of-School) – Students may be assigned out of school suspensions.  Students will have the opportunity to make up missed assignments or assessments.  Students bear the responsibility of communicating with teachers via email or telephone during their suspension to determine and obtain missed work.  As it is impossible to recreate classroom instruction lost during a suspension, students must work closely with their teacher to devise a comprehensive make up plan.
Students should not be in any District #128 buildings or on school property during their suspension without direct permission or the student will be considered trespassing.  Students are not permitted to participate in school activities during the time of their suspension which may include weekend events.  A suspension officially ends upon the student’s first day of return to school.  (See Table of Contents “participation in after school activities”).  On a day where school is cancelled due to weather or any other circumstances, Out of School Suspensions do not apply.  The student must serve the suspension on the next student attendance day.