Student Handbook Student Handbook Please click on the buttons below to access the 2024-2025 Berwyn South School District 100 Student Handbook. Please note the February 28, 2024 update to the Student Attendance and Truancy section of the Student Handbook. Student Handbook English Student Handbook Spanish Student Attendance & Truancy

Innovation at BSD100 What innovation means to Berwyn South School District 100. Berwyn South District 100 is pleased to announce that every school in our district has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025. Each school shared their vision for teaching and learning, powerful stories of student learning experiences taking place in its classrooms, and how their lesson designs are meeting their goals for school and district improvement. Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in each and every child who walks through our doors. In these success stories, you will read examples of how students are working together to create products that express their ideas and make connections to the world around them. Our leadership teams have done a tremendous job empowering our students and staff to think critically and creatively in order to transform our classrooms into vibrant spaces for student learning and success! Congratulations to all Berwyn South Schools on their accomplishment! Please click on the school banner below to link to your school's innovation page! ...

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Crisis Information Crisis Information Crisis information In an emergency situation, please call 911 immediately. To report concerns of child abuse or neglect, call: The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Abuse Hotline: (800) 25-ABUSE Cook County Health Department 24-hour Crisis Line : (312) 864-6000 Students in crisis Need help? You are never alone. Mental health resources are available: Safe2Help Illinois This site encourages learning about ways to help yourself feel better, while making a personal effort to stay safe and healthy. If you need more help or prefer to talk to a person, their trained staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741) Linden Oaks Crisis Support Line: (630) 305-5027 Berwyn Police Department Non-Emergency: 708-795-5600 List of community resources Berwyn Township Public Health District Berwyn Public Health District is to provide medical and sanitation resources to meet the needs of our community. Morton East School Clinic Provides medical support and other health related questions Youth Crossroads Youth Crossroads supports youth, guiding them through life’s challenges, and inspiring them to discover new opportunities for personal development, healthy relationships, and positive community involvement Sarah's Inn Sarah’s Inn provides comprehensive services for families affected by domestic violence so that they get the support they need to find safety, rebuild their lives, and heal. Spanish speakers are available. Pillars Mental Health and Crisis Services Pillars Community Health crisis workers are available 24 hours a day through our crisis hotline, 708-PILLARS (708-745-5277). Riveredge Hospital Specialized inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Hartgrove Behavioral Health Services An all-encompassing psychiatric healthcare service that is both effective and efficient.

Family Liaison My name is Junely Escobar and I am very excited to be part of the Berwyn South School District 100. As your Family Liaison I am committed to help you get the information and support you need to ensure your child’s academic and social success in school. It is a privilege to get involved, keep you informed and share information to ensure that your children do their best in school. I will keep you connected to your child's teacher, provide educational workshops of your interest and needs, and be your support system. All of our conversations are strictly confidential therefore don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Mi nombre es Junely Escobar y estoy muy emocionada de formar parte del Berwyn South School District 100. Como su Enlace Familiar, me comprometo a ayudarles a obtener la información y el apoyo que necesiten para garantizar el éxito académico y social de su hijo/a en la escuela. Es un privilegio participar, mantenerlo informado y compartir información para garantizar que sus hijos/as hagan lo mejor posible en la escuela. Los mantendré conectados con el maestro/a de su hijo/a, brindaré talleres educativos de su interés y necesidades, y seré su sistema de apoyo. Todas nuestras conversaciones son estrictamente confidenciales, por lo tanto, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud. Junely Escobar Family Liaison email: jescobar@bsd100.org phone: 708-303-4135 Navigating Immigration Resources Upcoming Events KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Please scan QR Code to join Zoom meeting January 29th at 5pm CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS Escanee el código QR para unirse a la reunión de Zoom 29 de enero a las 5 p.m. Welcome to D100 lending library! We have a series of parenting books in English and Spanish for you to enjoy. You will be able to check out 1 book at a time for 2 weeks. If you need more time, you can always check the book out for another 2 weeks as long as it’s approved by the Family Liaison Mrs. Escobar and there is no hold on the book. Once you fill out the google form. The book will be sent out with your child as soon as possible. Mrs. Escobar will check in books once they’ve been returned. To return book please send it with your student and write on a sticky note, RETURN TO MRS. ESCOBAR AT EMERSON ROOM 105. These books are for all Berwyn South School District 100 families to enjoy! ¡Bienvenidos a la biblioteca de préstamos de D100! Tenemos una serie de libros para los padres, sobre la crianza en inglés y español para que disfruten. Podrá consultar 1 libro a la vez durante 2 semanas. Si necesita más tiempo, puede consultar el libro durante otras 2 semanas, siempre y cuando esté aprobado por el Enlace Familiar, la Sra. Escobar, y no haya reserva en el libro. Una vez que llene el formulario de google. El libro se enviará con su hijo/a lo antes posible. La Sra. Escobar revisará los libros una vez que hayan sido devueltos. Para devolver el libro, envíelo con su estudiante y escriba en una nota adhesiva, REGRESE A LA SRA. ESCOBAR EN EMERSON AULA 105. ¡Estos libros son para que todas las familias de Berwyn South School 100 los disfruten! D100 Lending Library

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McKinney-Vento McKinney-Vento Children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime abode are eligible for McKinney-Vento services. In general, children or youth living in motels, transitional housing, shelters, the street, cars, abandoned buildings, and other inadequate accommodations may be considered eligible for McKinney-Vento services. If you think your child may qualify for McKinney-Vento services, please contact the main office at your child's school. District 100 Homeless Liaison Sarah Fies sfies@bsd100.org What is McKinney-Ven to? Rights of Homeless Students McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Students Berwyn resources

Human Resources Human Resources The Human Resources Department is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and assignment of all employees of the District, with the approval of the Superintendent and the Board of Education. Home Student Teachers / Interns Employment Employee Benefits Negotiated Agreements Contact Information: Scott Hadala Director of Human Resources , shadala@bsd100.org Ext. 4093 Melanie Coffey Administrative Assistant to Human Resources, mcoffey@bsd100.org Ext. 4023 ● Employee Health Benefits ● Employee Assistance Program ● FMLA Family Medical Leave Act requests ● Injury Incidents and Workman’s Compensation ● University Course Approval/Tuition Reimbursement and Lane Changes Click here for Transparency in Insurance C overag e I nformation Please let us know if you have any questions or need assistance. Employment Employment at D100 District 100 is currently hiring for substitute teachers. The current shortage of substitute teachers is impacting schools nationwide and substitute teachers are essential to the daily operations of schools and the educational experiences of students. We value the many community members who serve as substitutes in our buildings and look forward to welcoming new substitutes to District 100. If you or anyone you know is interested in substitute teaching, please see the video below for more information. The video is shared through West 40, the intermediate service center that serves school districts in West Cook County , including District 100. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Hadala, Director of Human Resources at (708) 303-4093 or email shadala@bsd100.org . Click here for Video Thank you for expressing an interest in Berwyn South School District 100. We believe that “schools are people”, and our schools are as good as our staff. With this belief in mind, we focus on providing teachers with the help they need to perform as competent and caring educators. Berwyn South School District 100 serves the children in South Berwyn where the student population continues to increase yearly. Berwyn is located 15 miles west of the city of Chicago and is just minutes away by car or public transportation. On a clear day, the Chicago skyscrapers can be seen from the streets of Berwyn. The residents of Berwyn enjoy the suburban atmosphere and the benefits of being near a large city. Our 8 neighborhood schools are the pride of our families for their children aged preschool to 8th grades. Apply for a job Open positions in the District Start an application for employment Use passcodes sent to me Every student kindergarten-8th grade has access to an iPad at home and at school for extended learning opportunities. Having access to 21st Century Tools will help us reach our vision to rank within the top 25% of districts in the State of Illinois. We believe that teachers make a difference in the lives of students and we welcome prospective teachers to contact us and learn more about our school district. Employment and Career Incentives: Competitive Salary Plan Liberal Tuition Reimbursement District Paid Single Health and Dental Coverage District paid $10,000 life insurance policy Extensive and personalized Professional Development New Employee Mentor Program Coaching and Extracurricular Opportunities For more information about Berwyn South School District 100 or job openings, please call: Scott Hadala, Director of Human Resources at (708) 303-4093 or email shadala@bsd100.org . Employee Benefits Health Insuran ce This section is designed to give you information on the health benefit programs offered through Berwyn South School District 100. Please view the benefit summary below along with the insurance rate information that corresponds to your classification. To view or change your insurance information, please log on at: www.ebccooperative.com using company code ebc . Employee Assistance Program District 100 has an Employee Assistance Program available to ALL employees and their household members. The EAP is free to use and offers a number of helpful services to assist you with your work-life balance. Some of these services include: *Unlimited child care and elder care referrals *Legal consultation for an unlimited number of issues per year *Financial consultation for an unlimited number of issues per year *Unlimited education referrals and resources *Up to 3 sessions of professional assessment for employees and family members To explore the services our program offers, please view the employee landing page at rsli.acieap.com or watch a quick orientation video here . Current employees, please use company code RS LI859 to register online or call 855-775-4357 to speak to a representative. EAP Starter Flyer PDF Retirement Plan You have the opportunity to save for retirement by participating in Berwyn South School District 100’s 403(b) retirement plan offered through the OMNI Group. If you have questions about saving for your retirement or concerns regarding your account please feel free to look at the OMNI FAQ document below or contact the OMNI Group at 877-544-6664. OMNI FAQ’s PDF

EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION Emergency Closing Information Emergency Closing Information More Ways To Know Before You Go! Emergency school closing information will be posted on the following services: School District website: www.bsd100.org Radio: WGN Radio 720 WBBM News Radio 780 TV: Fox Chicago ABC 7 Chicago CLTV News E-mail/Web Search for the status of District 100 and sign up for personalized E-mail notifications at: http://www.emergencyclosingcenter.com/ You will need the following information when using the Emergency Closing Center service: Call: (847) 238-1234 (Touch-Tone phone required) Facility Name: Dist #100 (South Berwyn Schools) Facility Location: Berwyn Main Phone: 708-795-2300

Superintendent A Message From Our Superintendent The word "community" truly exemplifies what it means to be a student or staff member in District 100. We consider ourselves a team of educators who partner with families to live our vision of inspiring a passion for learning in every child. We believe our students deserve the very best instruction and resources and we continue to invest in curriculum and professional development that supports rigorous, engaging, and personalized learning environments for our students. I grew up in Berwyn and attended District 100 as a student. I’ve now had the pleasure of serving students and families in the South Berwyn community for more than 25 years. It’s the people who live here and work here that make it such an incredible place for students to learn, grow, and give back to their community. Dr. Mary Havis Superintendent email: mhavis@bsd100.org phone: 708-303-4033 Illinois School Report Card Dear District 100 Families, The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the annual School Report Card today. The Report Card shows how well schools are progressing on a wide range of educational goals and includes valuable information about school districts including academic progress, student and staff characteristics, attendance, accountability, and finances. Academic performance is based on the 2024 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment (DLM-AA) proficiency scores for 3rd through 8th grade students. District 100’s data shows that our overall academic performance has improved since last year in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Student proficiency in ELA increased by 11%, from 24% in 2023 to 35% in 2024. In math, the district increased from 22% to 24% proficiency, and in science, overall proficiency was 50%, up 6% since last year. The growth percentile for the state is 50 in both ELA and Math. District 100 exceeded the state growth percentile in math at 54 and in ELA at 53. In other notable areas, our teacher retention remained steady at 86%, up 4% since 2022, and our percent of adequacy for school funding is 77%, an increase of 5% over last year. Each school’s Report Card includes a summative designation, or measure of progress in academic performance and student success. The state considers multiple measures when determining which summative rating is appropriate for each school, including 2024 ELA, Math, and Science proficiency scores, growth in ELA and Math, English language learners’ progress to proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and student participation in the school climate survey. The five possible school designations are: Exemplary – Schools performing in the top 10 percent of schools statewide with no underperforming student groups. Commendable – A school that has no underperforming student groups and whose performance is not in the top 10 percent of schools statewide. Targeted – A school in which one or more student groups is performing at or below the level of the “all students” group in the lowest performing 5 percent of schools. Comprehensive – A school that is in the lowest-performing 5 percent of schools in Illinois. Intensive Support - A school that has completed a full Comprehensive Support school improvement cycle, but whose performance remains in the lowest-performing 5 percent of Title I-eligible schools statewide at the end of the four-year improvement cycle. Emerson Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary School, Irving Elementary School, Komensky Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School, Freedom Middle School and Heritage Middle School received commendable designations. Piper Elementary School received a targeted designation. The areas targeted for improvement at Piper include ELA and Math growth, which account for 50% of the summative designation score, particularly for English Language Learners. The Illinois Report Card highlights our schools and district, reflecting accomplishments of our students, the talent and commitment of our staff, and the strong partnerships with our families and community. District 100 appreciates the support of our families in their students’ overall academic growth and achievement and we need your help to address one of the critical indicators of student success: chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is defined as students absent from school, either excused or unexcused, for more than 10% of the school year. In the 2023-2024 school year, 27% of K-8 students in District 100 were chronically absent, meaning they missed more than 17 days of school. This statistic is concerning, as attendance plays a vital role in students’ academic progress and social-emotional development. It is essential that we work together as a district community to improve this important indicator this school year. Unless your child is unable to attend due to illness, we kindly ask for your support in ensuring they are present every day. We hold high expectations for all students and are seeing steady growth in our academic indicators districtwide. The Illinois report card highlights our schools and district and reflects the partnerships we have with our families and community. Please visit the Illinois Report Card website for more information on District 100 and your child’s school. We will also share the Illinois School Report Card information in a presentation at the Board of Education meeting on November 20, 2024. Sincerely, Mary Havis, Ed.D. Superintendent

Office of Teaching & Learning Beatriz Maldonado, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Karina Cruz, Administrative Assistant for Teaching & Learning Jeanette Briseno, Director of Language Acquisition Sarah Fies, Director of Special Education Lindsey Sinde, Director of Learning Management & Assessment Samantha Shuman, Director of Instructional Innovation Amanda Thompson, Preschool Director Theresa Adelphia, Assistant Director of Curriculum & Instruction Allison Aparicio, Assistant Director of Special Education Leah O’Donnell, Literacy Coordinator Home Curriculum Assessment Gifted & Accelerated Program Preschool Information Health & Wellness Learning Software Links Title 1 1:1 iPad Program E-Learning Staff Login

Contact & Support Contact & Support For technical support please contact us at the email below: support@bsd100.org