PTHS Student Handbook 2025-2026

A copy of the publication “Explanation of Procedural Safeguards Available to Parents of Students with Disabilities” may be obtained from the school office. Students with disabilities who do not qualify for an individualized education program, as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and implementing provisions of this Illinois law, may qualify for services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the student (i) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (ii) has a record of a physical or mental impairment, or (iii) is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment. PUNS (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services) Database Information for Students and Parents or Guardians The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) maintains a statewide database known as the PUNS database (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services) that records information about individuals with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities who are potentially in need of services. IDHS uses the data on PUNS to select individuals for services as funding becomes available, to develop proposals and materials for budgeting, and to plan for future needs. The PUNS database is available for children with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities with unmet service needs. Registration to be included on the PUNS database is the first step toward receiving developmental disabilities services in this State. A child who is not on the PUNS database will not be in the queue for State developmental disabilities services.

For more information and to sign up for PUNS, see the Illinois Department of Human Services PUNS information page at https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=41131 .

You may also contact Angela Thomas at (815) 844-6113 for more information.

CARE OF STUDENTS WITH DIABETES - If your child has diabetes and requires assistance with managing this condition while at school and school functions, a Diabetes Care Plan must be submitted to the Health Center. Parents/guardians are responsible for and must: 1. ​ Inform the school in a timely manner of any change which needs to be made to the Diabetes Care Plan on file with the school for their child. 2. ​ Inform the school in a timely manner of any changes to their emergency contact numbers or contact numbers of health care providers. 3. ​ Sign the Diabetes Care Plan. 4. ​ Grant consent for and authorize designated School District representatives to communicate directly with the health care provider whose instructions are included in the Diabetes Care Plan.

If your student has life-threatening chronic illness, please notify the Health Center and/or the Principal at (815) 844-6113.