HELEN C. PEIRCE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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POLICIES & FORMS


POLICIES


​​General Policies 
Family Handbook
Pre-K Handbook  
​Student Code of Conduct
Student Dress Code 
CPS 3rd, 6th and 8th grade Promotion Policy ​
Anti-Bullying Policy

Health Policies 
Parent, Educator, and External Partner Guide: Fall Opening

Chronic Disease (asthma, administration of medication, diabetes, allergies)
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Absence Policy
CPS Policy states that students can only be excused from school for the following reasons:
  • Student illness
    • ​This includes mental or behavioral health (As of January 1, 2022, absences can be attributed to mental or behavioral health for up to five days based on Public Act 102-0321.
  • Observance of a religious holiday
  • Death in the immediate family
  • Family emergency
  • Circumstances which cause reasonable concern to you for your child’s safety or health
Family vacations and family trips will NOT be excused. All student absences, regardless if they are excused are included in the school attendance percentage.

Absence Note Protocol
On the day that the student returns to school, they are required to bring a completed ​Absence Note Form signed by his/her parent/guardians, or email the school at Peirceabsencenote@gmail.com to notify the school about the absence. Parents do not need to call the attendance office unless a student is going to be out for several days. 
  • The note can be turned in to the main office or your child’s teacher. 
  • The note must be signed by the student’s legal guardian.

Early Dismissal Protocol
If a student is receiving an early dismissal, the student must be signed out by a legal guardian in the main office. Students are not allowed to leave campus without a guardian. If someone other than the guardian is picking up the student, prior arrangements should be made with the main office or your child’s teacher. Students will only be excused for early dismissals if they are signed out in the main office. 
  • Early Dismissals with a full day of attendance for students is 2:00 p.m.
  • Late Arrival at 10:30 a.m. will be counted as a half day absence
  • Dismissals at 12:30 p.m. will be half day absence
If you have any additional questions, please contact Sally or Lynn in the main office at (773) 534-2440.

Go to CPS Absence Policy for more information
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​FORMS & DOCUMENTS 

  
General Forms 
​Absence Note Form - Formulario de ausencia
Free / Reduced Meal Application
Parent Volunteer Application
Video Consent 
Transferring Out Form

COVID Reporting
CPS Daily Health Screening
CPS Covid-19 Self-Reporting Form


Supply Lists 
Preschool Supply List 
Kindergarten Supply List
1st-8th Grade School Supplies Lists 

Calendars
Downloadable CPS District School Calendar

​Meeting Accessibility
Peirce strives to make meetings as accessible as possible. For this reason, we routinely include the following accommodations for meetings:


Virtual Meetings
  • Video and chat functions optional for participants
  • Live transcript is on (for English)
  • YouTube streaming for those who prefer that platform (during LSC Meetings only)
  • Spanish-English interpretation
  • Closed captioning​

In Person Meetings
  • Spanish-English interpretation
  • Use of microphones as appropriate
  • Printed copies of materials as appropriate
If you need accommodations beyond those specified here, please contact the Principal, Lori Zaimi, in writing at lzaimi@cps.edu, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting you would like to attend. Please know that the school will work to fulfill accommodations as they are able to, but cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled. Requests submitted as far in advance as possible will help with this process.
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*Please note Chicago Public Schools Americans with Disability Act Policy




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 Helen C. Peirce
School of  International Studies
1423 W. Bryn Mawr
Chicago IL, 60660
Phone: (773) 534 2440
Fax: (773) 534 2577

PK Branch
5300 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone:  (773) 534-2234
​Fax:  (773) 534-2235

Fax: (773) 534-2577 
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Non-Discrimination Statement It is the policy of the Board to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of any protected category by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), specifically, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation, gender or sex (includes gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions), race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, ancestry, nationality, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, immigration status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union-related), military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in the educational programs or activities the Board operates.

Concerns or inquiries regarding sex discrimination, harassment, or retaliation can be made to the Board’s Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Student Protections and Title IX (OSP) or the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

For information on mental health, go to Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
  • Home
  • About
    • Our History
    • Mission & Vision
    • School Tours
    • Enrollment Information
    • Policies & Forms
    • Staff Directory
    • Local School Council (LSC)
    • Continuous Improvement Work Plan
    • Support Peirce
    • Branding Guidelines
  • Family Information
    • Before & After School Programs
    • Case Management
    • Student Door Entry
    • New to Peirce
    • Family Communication
    • Parent Organizations
    • Principal's Newsletter
    • Volunteer Opportunties
  • Academics
    • International Baccalaureate >
      • IB Primary Years Programme
      • IB Middle Years Programme
      • IB Learner Profile
    • Pre K
    • Art
    • English Learner Program
    • Counseling Department
    • Dance
    • Garden
    • Music
    • Physical Education
    • Restorative Practices
    • Spanish
    • Sports Programs
    • Technology
  • Calendar