Highland
Elementary School
Home of the Hounds!
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Dear Highland Families,
The safety of our students during arrival and dismissal is our top priority.
To ensure that students at Highland thrive, it’s crucial that we work together.
Even in stressful situations where emotions are high, it is essential to remember that students are observing our behaviors while on school property. As parents, it's important to model positive behavior for our students, even in such instances.
Here are a few reminders:
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Consider staying respectful and calm
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Communicate politely, effectively, and clearly
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Aim to collaborate and find common ground
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If needed, offer apologies and show empathy
Just as we are actively teaching our students at Highland, it's essential to handle conflicts with self-awareness and to avoid unkind or inappropriate words and actions. It is everyone's responsibility to maintain mutual respect and ensure the safety of each other as well as our students.
We must seek to handle parent-to-parent conflicts that arise in a civil manner. If we are not successful, please be advised that Administration will follow the District's protocol, which may involve contacting the Elgin Police Department for assistance.
Thank you for prioritizing the safety and well-being of our students and each other while on Highland’s campus.
Sincerely,
Principal Lanotte
Assistant Principal Harrison
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Every day in school counts and helps build the foundation for your child's academic success.
In School District U-46, we believe that Every Minute Matters. Our schools are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all students, laying a strong foundation for their future success. For this to happen, it's crucial that schools, families, and students work together to ensure consistent attendance.
Click th below button to access more about the importance of Attendance:
Every Minute Matters - U 46 Website
If your child is truly sick, they need to stay home.
For a fever, a student must be fever free with no help of medication for 24 hours prior to returning to school. This rule also applies if a student is vomiting or has diarrhea. A student must be free of these symptoms without help of medication for 24 hours to be able to return to school.
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U-46 Attendance Policy & Procedures
Every day in school counts and helps build the foundation for your child's academic success.
Daily attendance supports academic success. The habit of regular and punctual attendance is a quality that will follow a student throughout life. We expect all U-46 students to arrive on time and attend school daily.
The Board of Education has established the 2023-24 school year calendar and consists of 176 instructional days for students, with five emergency days built into the calendar. A full day of attendance for students must be a minimum of four clock hours of instruction for students in full-day kindergarten or 1st grade and five clock hours of instruction for students in 2nd through 12th grade.
On a regular school day, students in full-day kindergarten or 1st grade who received less than 240 minutes of instruction but at least 120 minutes, can be claimed for a half day of attendance. Students in 2nd through 12th grade who receive less than 300 minutes of instruction but at least 150 minutes of instruction can be claimed for a half-day of attendance.
Click the below link to view more information about the District's attendance policy:
U-46 Attendance Policy: U-46 Website
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In U-46, we believe that Every Minute Matters. Our schools are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all students, laying a strong foundation for their future success. For this to happen, it's crucial that schools, families, and students work together to ensure consistent attendance. Learn more about the importance of attendance and what you can do to ensure your child is in school and learning by exploring the information and resources on our website.
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As we move forward with the Unite U-46 process, it's crucial to keep the entire U-46 community informed and involved in the confirmation of the plan and projects. Stay up-to-date by checking out the Unite U-46: Mapping Our Future page for upcoming community engagement sessions and recordings of past updates. -
Let’s Talk! is an open invitation from U-46 to submit feedback or a question directly to the U-46 staff member who can promptly respond. You'll also get a chance to offer feedback on our response. -
Online Backpack shares informational material on community activities and resources available to students and families.
