Milligan Academy - Program Overview and Guidelines
Milligan Academy
Macon/Piatt Regional Safe School Program
REgional office of Education 39
Director: Brian Plummer
Assistant Director: Crystal Whetstone
Futures Unlimited
300 East Eldorado St.
Decatur, Il 62523
Purpose of Milligan Academy
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Milligan Academy is an alternative education program designed to provide the
structure, instruction, social skills training and career planning necessary for
at-risk students to successfully earn a high school diploma.
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As an integral part of the education continuum, Milligan Academy strives to
prepare students for responsible citizenship, employment and educational
opportunities following graduation.
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Dress Code
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Pants
Tan pants, or knee-length tan shorts–
NO, athletic pants, yoga pants, leggings (denim or knit)
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must be worn at the natural waistline with no view of undergarments
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the hems should not drag on the ground.
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pants should be buttoned and zipped
Denim jeans free of rips, tears, or holes
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Tops
Black shirts or sweatshirts with no writing or design. Brand logos are acceptable
Attendance Policy
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Students are expected to be present every day unless there is an appropriate reason for being
absent. The school is required to report a student to the Regional Office of Education upon the
fifth, tenth, and eighteenth unexcused absence.
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Students must be called in by 8:45 am (morning class) and 12:15 pm (afternoon class) to be
counted as an excused absence.
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School attendance is based upon instructional minutes. State guidelines mandate the following
requirements:
300 minutes or more = 1 credited day
299 minutes to 150 minutes = ½ credited day
149 minutes or less = zero credit
Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary actions are consequences assigned to students for the disruption of the school environment during and
immediately before or after school hours, as well as, on or off school grounds at a school activity. Disciplinary actions
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Following repeated disciplinary actions, a conference will be held to determine continued enrollment at Milligan
Academy.
Milligan Academy
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Administration have assigned the students to
an AM or PM in-person schedule. NO
CHANGES WILL BE MADE!
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AM Classes: 8:00am-10:40am
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PM Classes: 11:20 am-2:00 pm
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Distance Learning: 20 minutes of work will be
assigned to the students per class. Students
will also receive work for a Social Emotional
class (5th period).
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Students will receive full schedule on
registration day.
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The student handbook will be discussed in
detail on the first day of attendance.
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Behavior, attendance and distance learning
will be discussed in further detail on that day
also.
2020/2021 School Year
Milligan Academy
2020/2021 School Year
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Weather Days: Snow or Temperature days will
be announced on the school’s Facebook and
App (form to be picked up at registration)
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Our building is secure: locked doors, security
cameras and a security guard. Student and
Staff safety are priorities!
➢
Cell phones, keys and wallet are allowed but
the student must check those items at the
front door with the staff. This is discouraged
because all items stay locked until dismissal
and no usage allowed during the school day.
POlicies and Guidelines 2020/2021
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Please make sure to follow IDPH, ISBE and the CDC guidelines when entering
the building. Signs will be posted at the entrance and throughout the
building.
➢
Masks must be worn by ALL while in the building.
➢
Temperature checks will be conducted upon entrance. Students will be sent
home if ANY one symptom is displayed of COVID 19. (Information in
Registration Packet).
➢
Directional signs will be placed around the building.
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Please stay 6 feet apart at all times.
Milligan Academy
Staff look forward
to the school Year.
Thank you for your
patience during
this time!
Milligan Academy in Macon/Piatt offers an alternative education program to support at-risk students in earning a high school diploma. The academy focuses on providing structure, instruction, social skills training, and career planning. Students are expected to attend daily, complete assigned work, and adhere to school rules. Parent responsibilities include checking their child's wellness and participating in conferences. A strict dress code and attendance policy are enforced, with consequences for unexcused absences.
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Milligan Academy Macon/Piatt Regional Safe School Program REgional office of Education 39 Director: Brian Plummer Assistant Director: Crystal Whetstone Futures Unlimited 300 East Eldorado St. Decatur, Il 62523
Purpose of Milligan Academy Milligan Academy is an alternative education program designed to provide the structure, instruction, social skills training and career planning necessary for at-risk students to successfully earn a high school diploma. As an integral part of the education continuum, Milligan Academy strives to prepare students for responsible citizenship, employment and educational opportunities following graduation.
Attend school daily. Complete assigned schoolwork. Speak respectfully to peers and adults. Respond respectfully to staff requests. Follow school/classroom rules. Student Responsibility
Check childs wellness prior to leaving the home, any symptoms please keep child at home and contact the school. Participation in scheduled conferences. Provide updated address, phone number and emergency number for their student. Make sure to bring all contact information to registration, paperwork needs to be filled out while in the building. Parent Responsibility
Dress Code Pants Tan pants, or knee-length tan shorts NO, athletic pants, yoga pants, leggings (denim or knit) must be worn at the natural waistline with no view of undergarments the hems should not drag on the ground. pants should be buttoned and zipped Denim jeans free of rips, tears, or holes Tops Black shirts or sweatshirts with no writing or design. Brand logos are acceptable
Attendance Policy Students are expected to be present every day unless there is an appropriate reason for being absent. The school is required to report a student to the Regional Office of Education upon the fifth, tenth, and eighteenth unexcused absence. Students must be called in by 8:45 am (morning class) and 12:15 pm (afternoon class) to be counted as an excused absence. School attendance is based upon instructional minutes. State guidelines mandate the following requirements: 300 minutes or more = 1 credited day 299 minutes to 150 minutes = credited day 149 minutes or less = zero credit
Disciplinary Actions Disciplinary actions are consequences assigned to students for the disruption of the school environment during and immediately before or after school hours, as well as, on or off school grounds at a school activity. Disciplinary actions include: DETENTION A detention may be assigned to a student if a verbal reprimand does not appropriately address the seriousness of the disruption. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS). Students may be placed in ISS for a variety of reasons. During ISS, students will be assigned a seat/location. ISS expectations include: OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION Out-of-school suspension may be assigned to stress that serious infractions will not be tolerated. Parents must participate in a re-entry conference by phone or in person. Students returning to school following an out-of- school suspension will serve a minimum of one day in ISS. RETURN TO HOME DISTRICT Following repeated disciplinary actions, a conference will be held to determine continued enrollment at Milligan Academy.
Administration have assigned the students to an AM or PM in-person schedule. NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE! AM Classes: 8:00am-10:40am PM Classes: 11:20 am-2:00 pm Distance Learning: 20 minutes of work will be assigned to the students per class. Students will also receive work for a Social Emotional class (5th period). Students will receive full schedule on registration day. The student handbook will be discussed in detail on the first day of attendance. Behavior, attendance and distance learning will be discussed in further detail on that day also. Milligan Academy 2020/2021 School Year
Weather Days: Snow or Temperature days will be announced on the school s Facebook and App (form to be picked up at registration) Milligan Academy Our building is secure: locked doors, security cameras and a security guard. Student and Staff safety are priorities! 2020/2021 School Year Cell phones, keys and wallet are allowed but the student must check those items at the front door with the staff. This is discouraged because all items stay locked until dismissal and no usage allowed during the school day.
POlicies and Guidelines 2020/2021 Please make sure to follow IDPH, ISBE and the CDC guidelines when entering the building. Signs will be posted at the entrance and throughout the building. Masks must be worn by ALL while in the building. Temperature checks will be conducted upon entrance. Students will be sent home if ANY one symptom is displayed of COVID 19. (Information in Registration Packet). Directional signs will be placed around the building. Please stay 6 feet apart at all times.
Milligan Academy Staff look forward to the school Year. Thank you for your patience during this time!
