Welcome SequoitS
Class of 2018
Administration
Mr. Bradford Hubbard-Principal
Ms. Aryan Haren-Assistant Principal-Curriculum &
Instruction
Mr. Omar Rodriguez-Assistant Principal-Student Services
Mr. Steven Schoenfelder-Assistant PrincipalAthletics/Buildings & Grounds
Ms. Janet Frichtl-Director of Special Education
Ms. Pat McGuigan-Dean of Students
Mr. Wilbur Borrero-Dean of Students
Program Objective
• Tonight we will review information about…
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Registration
Enrollment
Involvement
Course Offerings
Scheduling
Naviance
Expectations
• Behavior
• Attendance & Timely Arrival
Registration &
Enrollment
• Contents of Tonight’s Packet
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Agenda
EXPLORE Results
Course & Activity Guide
Student Information Form*
World Language Flyer
School Map
“Steps Towards College”
Homework Tips
Feedback Form
Registration &
Enrollment
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Student Verification Sheet
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Student Fee Sheet
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Emergency Treatment Consent Form
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Medication Consent Form
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Health History Information
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Freshman Health Packet
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General Permission Form
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Sex Offender Letter
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Release of Records Form
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Electronic Network Access
All registration paperwork is
required to be completed
before a student can attend
school.
Getting Involved
• Relationships, Relationships,
Relationships
• Increased involvement and
engagement positively contribute
to student success!
Parent involvement
at ACHS
• Sequoit Pride
• Football Moms
• Principal’s Advisory Committee (PAC)
• Antioch Music Performing Art Support (AMPS)
• Discipline and Attendance Committee
Student involvement
at ACHS
• Academic Program
• Tonight and throughout the enrollment period, engage in
conversation with…
• Parents
• 8th grade teachers
• ACHS Counselors and Department Chairs
• Athletics/Fine Arts/Clubs & Activities
• Student Cabinet AKA… (Mr. Hubbard’s Cupboard)
Data Used to support
placement in Core Academic
Courses
• 8th Grade EXPLORE Results
• Grades
• NWEA MAP Math Data
• Department Chair/Counselor Articulation with
Middle School Staff and Students
• 8th Grade Teacher Placement Recommendation
Data Used to support placement in
Core Academic Courses Contd…
ENGLISH
MATH
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
Integrated Math 1 Honors
(EXPLORE Math 19+; NWEA
235-250)
Physics Honors
(EXPLORE Science 19+ and Math
19+; co-rec. Integrated Math 1
Honors or higher)
Global Studies
Required Freshman Course
English I
(EXPLORE English ≤ 16 and
Reading ≤ 16)
Integrated Math 1
(EXPLORE Math 15-18; NWEA
225-240)
Physics
(EXPLORE Science ≤18 and
Math ≤18)
Reading Improvement
(EXPLORE English ≤ 12 and
Reading ≤ 12)
Integrated Math 1 Extended
(EXPLORE Math 12-14; NWEA
<225)
Physical Science
(EXPLORE Science ≤15 and
Math ≤14)
English 100 LOP
English 101 Instructional
English 103 ED
REQUIRE AN ACTIVE IEP
Integrated Math 2 Honors
(B in Alg. I Honors and Math 2
Bridge summer class or B in
Integrated Math 1 Honors; NWEA
250+)
Science 101 Instructional
Science 103 ED
REQUIRE AN ACTIVE IEP
English I Honors
(EXPLORE Reading 17+
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English 17+; writing sample)
Algebra II Honors
(B in Alg. I Honors and Geometry
Honors)
Math 100 LOP
Math 101 Instructional
Math 103 ED
REQUIRE AN ACTIVE IEP
P.E., Driver Education &
Health
• English Department Chair:
• Ms. DeeAnn Andershock
• Math Department Chair
• Ms. Jill Farrell
• Science Department Chair:
• Ms. Elizabeth Potter-Nelson
• Social Studies Department Chair:
• Mr. John Walker
• Special Education Coordinator:
• Dr. Brie Cederna
World Languages
• Department Chair:
• Ms. Kristina Wilson
• Courses Open to Freshman:
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German I & II
Spanish I, II, III
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV
Spanish IV Honors
Career & Technical
Education
• Department Chair:
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Ms. Susie Soukup
• Program is divided into four
areas of study:
1. Business Education
• *Consumer Education
2. Career Programs (LCHD)
3. Family & Consumer Science
4. Technology Information
• Courses Open to Freshman:
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Introduction to Business*
Computer Applications
Multimedia Design
Foods 1, 2, 3
Apparel Design &
Construction 1, 2
Preschool 1, 2
Foundations of Technology
(STEM)
Wood Technology
Electronics
Computer Aided Drafting &
Design (CADD)
Small Engines
Fine Arts
• Courses Open to Freshman:
• Department Chair:
• Ms. Wanda Teddy
• Program is divided into three
areas of study:
1. Visual Arts
2. Theatre
3. Music
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Fine Arts Appreciation
Art 2D
Art 3D
Drawing 1
Painting 1
Ceramics 1
Computer Art
Digital Photography
Beginning Theatre
Stagecraft
Orchestra
Percussion Ensemble
Concert Band
Class Voice
Treble Choir
Concert Choir
a Cappella Choir
Music Theory I
Electronic Music Keyboarding
P.E., Driver Education &
Health
• Department Chair:
• Ms. Teri Klobnack
• General Information:
• 3.5 years of PE is required
• Weekly Routine
• 3 days per week of a sports activity, weight training, or recreational
activity.
• 2 days per week of fitness-related activities, designed to improve
personal levels of fitness.
• Fitness testing will be done three to four times per year.
• A school-issued P.E. uniform is required for all students.
• Drivers Education is also open to freshman who turn 15 before January
1st.
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Enrollment priority is issued to upper classmen.
Courses & Credits
Courses
Graduation Requirement by
Credit Hours (Semesters)
College Requirement by
Semester
Math
3 (6 Semesters)
8
English
4 (8 Semesters)
6
Science
2 (4 Semesters)
6
Social Studies
3 (6 Semesters)
6
World Language
0
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Fine Arts
.5 (1 Semester)
Variable
Illinois Elective Credit
1 (2 Semesters)
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Health
.5 (1 Semester)
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PE
3.5 (7 Semesters)
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Traffic Safety
.5
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Consumer Ed.
.5
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PSAE
Graduation Requirement a
Minimum of 22.5
NA
Total Credits = 18.5
Remaining 4 credits in
elective courses
Increased rigor
• Students are encouraged to increase the rigor of their
academic program.
• Beginning with the class of 2018, students are expected to
incorporate an Advanced Placement (AP) course into
their academic program.
• District 117 has increased the number of AP classes
from 17-21 across several departments.
• You can see a complete list of AP courses on pg. 23 of
your Course & Activity Guide.
• Beginning with the class of 2018, District 117 will no
longer calculate class rank.
Bell Schedule
Examples of Student
Schedules
• This schedule includes 4 academic courses, Extended Math I & Support,
Health/P.E. and Study Hall.
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Study Hall
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Global Studies
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Integrated Math I Extended
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Lunch/Study Hall
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Physical Science
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Extended Math I Support
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Health (Semester 1)/PE (Semester 2)
8.
English I
Examples of Student
Schedules
• This schedule includes 5 academic courses, Reading Improvement and two
one semester elective courses.
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Global Studies
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Reading Improvement
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Integrated Math I
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Lunch/Study Hall
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Physical Science
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Wood Tech (Semester 1)/Art 2D (Semester 2)
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English I
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PE (Semester 1)/Health (Semester 2)
Examples of Student
Schedules
• This schedule includes 5 academic courses, with Honors Math, Science,
PE/Health and an elective.
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Physics Honors
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Health (Semester 1)/P.E. (Semester 2)
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Spanish 1
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Lunch/Study Hall
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Global Studies
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Integrated Math Honors
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English I
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Concert Choir
Student Services
department
Student Services
department
• Academic Planning
• College/Career Development
• Student/Parent Liaison to School Personnel
• College Application Support
• Financial Aid Support
• Facilitate College Application Process
• Social Emotional Support
• Student Support Team (SST)
Naviance Succeed
ACHS Behavior
Expectations
• SEQUOIT=Respect, Responsibility & Pride
• Bullying
• PBIS
• Student Handbook Signature Page
ACHS Attendance
Expectations
• Attendance
• Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
• Excusable Absence/Tardy
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Personal Illness
Court Appearance
Death in the Family (Please contact your student’s counselor)
School-sponsored Field Trip or Activity
• Medical Lockout
• Absence Authorization
• Please call 847-395-1421 to report an absence.
• Absences must be reported by 9:00 AM on the day of the
absence.
Important Dates
• February 19 & 20, 2014 - 8th Grade Course Enrollment
• Appointments by alpha order
• Mailing with detailed information to follow
• February 27, 2014
• Deadline to make changes to course selections
• June 3-27
• Summer Freshman Academy
• Full Day of Attendance on June 3rd
• Summer School
• Times will be forthcoming
• Dates Subject to Change Due to Weather
Important Dates
• August 12, 2014
• Freshman Orientation
• August 13, 2014
• Fall Sports Begin
• August 18, 2014
• First Day of Student Attendance
• August 19, 2014
• Freshman Parent Night
• August 22, 2014
• Athletic Kick Off Night
Thank you For
Coming!
GO SEQUOITS…