Information for Students

Student I.D.
Each student will be issued a photo I.D. card for the current school year. This I.D. is the property of Kirby School District #140 and is initially given free of charge. The I.D. may not be defaced or damaged on either side, which includes writing, holes, pictures, stickers, trimming, cutting etc. In the event of loss or mutilation, a temporary I.D. will be issued until a replacement is reissued at the cost of $2.00 to the student. Each student will be allowed issuance of a temporary I.D. 2 times per quarter without disciplinary consequences. A student must carry their I.D. and it must be produced and/or surrendered upon the request of any teacher, bus driver or staff member for identification purposes at all times throughout the school day and at all extracurricular activities sponsored by Kirby School District #140.

Backpacks
Students are allowed to bring backpacks to school. However, they are to be placed in the locker throughout the day. Students are not allowed to use them during passing periods. Please use caution in purchasing backpacks. They must be able to fit within the locker.

Bicycles
Bicycle racks are located at the front of the building. All bikes must be parked in the racks and locked. Students assume responsibility for their own bicycles. The school cannot be held responsible for bikes that are damaged or stolen. Bikes must be walked while on school grounds.

Hallways
When in the hallway, always stay to the right. Students are cautioned to walk, not run, and to refrain from bumping and shoving others. Before school, students are to sit on the floor by their lockers until instructed to open them.

Personal Possessions
Students should not bring radios, electronic equipment, cameras, lasers, roller blades, baseball bats or other valuable items to school. These items are a distraction and are often lost or stolen.

Skateboards
Skateboards are not to be brought to school. Skateboarding on school grounds at anytime is prohibited.

Student Lockers
Lockers are the property of the school district. Combination locks must be used. Students will be assigned a hall locker and a gym locker. The school reserves the right to inspect lockers. Students should memorize their combinations and give the combinations to their teachers. Lockers which are damaged beyond normal wear will be the financial responsibility of the student's family. Teaching teams may designate locker visits. Locker decorations of any kind are prohibited. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

Cellular Telecommunication Devices
Students may not use any cellular radio telecommunication devices, including, but not limited to, cellular telephones, on school property during school hours unless an emergent situation were to arise. Kirby School District #140 is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen devices. Students may not at any time use a cellular communication device, camera or video camera for videotaping purposes on school premises during school hours or extracurricular activities without the expressed permission of building administration.

School Supplies
Students are required to buy the school supplies that their teachers determine necessary for their successful completion of classes. These supplies include, but are not limited to the following: pens, marking pens, pencils, notebook paper, spiral notebooks and folders. Students must bring these supplies to class each day.

Gum/Candy/Food
Gum is strictly prohibited from the school building. All other food is restricted to the Commons area.