2023-2024 School Year Newsletter
July 12th, 2023
We would like to thank all the CUSD #205 families for their patience as we have moved to the upgraded Skyward platform, Qmaltiv, or “Q” for short.
Family Access is now available for families at Skyward Family Access.
For additional information and a helpful tutorial video please click here.
You will receive an updated email with login instructions for Family Access. Online forms replace the online registration step in the new system. If you registered your student(s) in the previous version of Skyward, please review the new online forms for accuracy.
We have created some different calendar layout options for families to use for the 2023-2024 school year. Each available calendar is linked below and can also be found on the CUSD #205 website.
CUSD #205 Board Approved Calendar
Don't forget to schedule your student's school and sports physicals for the upcoming school year. School physicals are required for students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, Sixth, and Ninth Grades. Sports physicals are required for athletes playing Junior High and High School Sports. Click here for the complete list of requirements by grade level.
It is important to note that students who do not show proof of an Illinois School Physical and/or required immunizations by the first day of school WILL BE EXCLUDED.
Cellular Phones/Electronic Devices and Dress and Appearance
The Board of Education recently approved the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct. There is a new cell phone/electronic device policy that we encourage you to talk with your student(s) to make sure they understand the new procedure and policy.
Cellular phones or other personal electronic entertainment devices (including but not limited to Bluetooth devices, Airpods, or headphones, etc.) must be powered-off and out-of-sight in District #205 buildings during school hours unless permission is given by the administrator for them to be used for intended purpose. School hours are defined as starting bell to dismissal bell. Student use without building administration approval will result in the device(s) being brought to the school office for pickup. First two offenses, students may pick up at the end of the day. Third and any offense thereafter will result in the parent needing to pick the device(s) up. Any student who chooses to bring these types of devices to school are doing so at his/her own risk.
CUSD #205 assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
The Dress and Appearance section of the Code of Conduct has also been updated:
A student's appearance, including dress and grooming, must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching/learning climate, or compromise reasonable standards of health, safety, and decency (Board Policy 7:160). Restrictions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Student dress (including accessories) may not advertise, promote, picture or display alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, violent behavior, or other inappropriate images, lewd, vulgar, obscene, or offensive language or symbols, including gang symbols.
- Coats, backpacks (other than school-issued) and sunglasses may not be worn in the building during the school day.
- Clear backpacks are allowed to be carried at the 9-12 grade level.
- No head coverings unless for religious reasons or for protective hair covering as approved by the Principal.
- Student clothing should not show undergarments or excessive skin.
- Safe and appropriate footwear must be worn at all times.
- If there is any concern about dress and appearance, the building principal or designee will make the final decision.
