Student Handbook

The provisions in this handbook are not to be considered as irrevocable, contractual commitments between the school and the student. Rather, the provisions reflect the current status of rules, practices, and procedures as currently practiced and are subject to change without prior notification. Furthermore, this handbook is not considered the only resource for all University Laboratory High School policy, procedures and regulations. We invite your input as we continue to update and improve this document each year.

Complete Uni High Student Handbook (2009-10 .pdf version)


Preface — A History of Uni High

I. Prep School Origins
II. The Uni High Era Begins
III. The Best-Laid Plans
IV. Early School Administrators
V. Recent Administrators and Notable Teachers
VI. Shifting Student Profile Program
VII. Some Uni Traditions
VIII. Today's Student Body
IX. Uni Alumni: A Tradition of Excellence


Chapter 1 — School Profile

1.1 Mission Statement
1.2 Lab Mission
1.3 Student Profile
1.4 Faculty Profile
1.5 Accreditations
1.6 Who's Who At Uni
1.7 Handling Concerns
1.8 Uni Traditions
1.9 Student Involvement
1.10 Parental Involvement


Chapter 2 – Enrollment

2.1 Admissions/Application
2.2 Registration
2.3 Financial Obligations
2.4 Student Record File


Chapter 3 — School Operation

3.1 School Operations
3.2 School Communications
3.3 Commuting
3.4 Satiety Tips for Uni Community
3.5 Emergency Procedures
3.6 Administration of Student Medication
3.7 Students with Contagious Diseases


Chapter 4 — Facility Use

4.1 Floor Plan
4.2 Facilities
4.3 Library Services
4.4 Computer Services
4.5 Computer Lab Usages
4.6 Computer Network Usage Agreement
4.7 Uni's Website Agreement


Chapter 5 – Academic Policies and Procedures

5.1 Placement Procedures
5.2 Special Education
5.3 Scheduling Class
5.4 Concurrent Enrollment
5.5 Schedule Modifications
5.6 Repeating a Course
5.7 Independent Study Procedure
5.8 Graduation
5.9 Leave of Absence and Transfer Guidelines
5.10 Homework Guidelines
5.11 The Grading System
5.12 AP Exams


Chapter 6 – Student Life

6.1 Uni High School Song
6.2 Student Council
6.3 Student Council Stereo Use
6.4 Student Clubs and Organizations
6.5 Extracurricular Events
6.6 Student Employment
6.7 Student Services (SSO)
6.8 Counseling Resource Center
6.9 Peer Educator Programs
6.10 Scholarship Opportunities/Awards and Honors Available for Students
6.11 Athletics and IHSA Activities
6.12 Athletic Code Policy
6.13 Individual Athletes Parcipating in IHSA Sponsored Activities
6.14 IHSA Athletic Eligibility Rules


Chapter 7 – Student Conduct

7.1 Code of Student Conduct
7.2 Attendance Guidelines
7.3 Class Tardiness
7.4 Student Conduct
7.5 Disciplinary Action
7.6 Theft Policy
7.7 Uni's Policy on Alcohol and Drugs for Students
7.8 Seach and Seizure Procedures
7.9 Agency and Police Interview Procedures
7.10 Academic Dishonesty
7.11 Discrimination/Harassment
7.12 Bullying Policy
7.13 Academic Monitoring
7.14 Academic Probation
7.15 Senior Academic Monitoring
7.16 Acadmic Review Hearing Procedures
7.17 Disciplinary Action
7.18 Disciplinary Review Hearing Procedures
7.19 Illegal Behaviors


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