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Parent-Student Handbook

This section contains everything you need to know to make important decisions on behalf of your child’s education. There are forms as well as rules and regulations.

The sections below are available to download, view and print in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF).

If you have difficulty in viewing or printing the document, please contact us at 563/552-3000 and we will make arrangements to have a printed copy available for pick-up at The Forum.

PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK 2024-2025

SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTORY PAGES

In this section:
Letter from the Superintendent, Mission + Vision + Values, District Staff, School Directory, School Calendar, District Website, Asbestos Notice, Public Notice: Title IX, Notice of Non-Discrimination, Weather-Related Information, Errors and Omissions

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INTRODUCTORY PAGES (PDF)

SECTION I >> ENROLLMENT / REGISTRATION

In this section:
New Student Enrollment + Registration, Residency Guidelines, Permissions, In-District Transfer, District-to-District Open Enrollment

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ENROLLMENT / REGISTRATION (PDF)

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SECTION II >> FEES / WAIVER BENEFITS / PERMITS

In this section:
Student Fees, Device Protection and Fine Overview, Charge and Refunds for Students Leaving the District, Student Permit to Drive to School, Meal Assistance Programs, Fee Waiver Benefits, Meal Charge Guidelines, High School Yearbook Guidelines

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FEES / WAIVER BENEFITS / PERMITS (PDF)

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SECTION III >> GRADUATION / SENIOR YEAR OPTIONS

In this section:
Graduation Requirements, Senior Year Plus Options

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GRADUATION / SENIOR YEAR OPTIONS (PDF)

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SECTION IV >> HEALTH + WELLNESS

In this section:
Administration of Medication at School, Communicable and Infectious Diseases, Hawk-I Insurance for Children, Health / Dental / Vision Screening, Lead Screening, Hearing Screening, Health Assessment, Physical Examinations, Concussion Law, Immunizations, Wellness, Health Education Program for Students, Student Illness or Injury at School

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HEALTH + WELLNESS (PDF)

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SECTION V >> PARENT INVOLVEMENT

In this section:
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences, Visiting Your Child’s School, Volunteering and Mentoring

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PARENT INVOLVEMENT (PDF)

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SECTION VI >> NOTICES

In this section:
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Notice (FERPA), Title 1 Parent Notification Requirements, Release of Student Information, Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment Notice (PPRA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM), Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), The Children’s Online Privacy Act (COPPA) and Microsoft Office 365 for Education, Bus Video Monitoring Systems

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NOTICES (PDF)

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SECTION VII >> SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES

In this section:
Anti-Bullying / Anti-Harassment #1001, Anti-Discrimination #1005, Anti-Harassment / Bullying / Discrimination Grievance Procedure, Abuse of Students by School District Employees #4606, Student Attendance #5107 + #5107 A1, Juvenile Justice System Information Sharing #5108, Homeless Children and Youth #5110, Student Behavior: Expectations and  Consequences #5200 + #5200 A1, Physical Restraint #5203 + #5203 A1, Participation Code for Activities #5305 + #5305 A1, Student Responsible Use of Technology #5504, Parent and Family Engagement in Title I Buildings #6202, Competent Private Instruction #6220 + #6220 A1, Unpaid Meal Accounts #7002 + #7002 A1, Public Conduct on School Premises #9005

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SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES (PDF)

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SECTION VIII >> STUDENT SERVICES

In this section:
Anytime, Anywhere Learning (AAL), Counseling Services, KcKinney-Vento Act, English Language Learner, At-Risk Programming

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STUDENT SERVICES (PDF)

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SECTION IX >> TRANSPORTATION (PDF)

In this section:
Dubuque Community School District Transportation, City of Dubuque – The Jule Transit System

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TRANSPORTATION (PDF)

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SECTION X >> DISTRICT FORMS

In this section:
McKinney-Vento Questionnaire
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Certificate of Dental Screening
Physical Examination – Infant, Toddler, Preschool Age (including Kindergarten entry) Child Health Form
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Certificate of Immunization
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Certificate of Vision Screening
Information Release Form
Wellness Curriculum Student Exclusion
Student-Athlete Registration Form
Complainant Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Incident Report
Request for Medication to be Given at School (Prescription and Over-the-Counter)
Non-employee Background Check Packet
Asthma or Airway Constricting Medication Self-Administration – Consent Form
Microsoft Office 365 for Education Opt Out Compliance Form