Mr. James M. Walton, Jr. Mr. Brad Beilfuss Mr. Steve Valant

Principal Asst. Principal Asst. Principal

(708) 271-4401 (708) 271-4403 (708) 271-4490

REGISTRATION July 9, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The 2015-2016 school year is just around the corner, and we are looking forward to assisting all Falcon families with completing the enrollment process. To kick-start our enrollment efforts we will be having Early Registration on Tuesday, July 21st and Wednesday, July 22nd from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. During these early registration days you will be able to all of the following (except get student I.D. and Schedule):

Complete residency verification (ALL Thornridge students must complete a residency verification every year).

The following documents are needed:

Mortgage documentation, real estate tax bill or signed/notarized lease (landlord’s name, address and

phone must be listed)

Two (2) recent utility bills (i.e. water, gas, electric, vehicle registration) in the name of the parent/guardian

at that address

A photo ID of the parent/guardian with the current address listed (i.e., driver’s license, state ID, NO

EXCEPTIONS)

Incoming freshman and transfer students will also need a birth certificate or court order guardianship

papers and diploma or transcripts.

See School Nurse (ALL incoming freshman must submit a copy of their 9th grade physical with up-to-date record

of all immunizations. Physical must include a Diabetes Risk Assessment and immunization must include Tdap.)

See Social Worker if eligible for Registration Fee Waiver (must bring in medical card, W-2’s, or documentation to

support financial hardship)

See Cashier to Pay Fees (School Registration Fee $155, Gym Uniform $12, Gym Lock $5)

Submit Lunch Form Application

Receive student handbook, locker assignment, and bus assignment (if eligible to ride bus).

We want to work with every family to ensure that every student is able to register and enroll in school on time. Those

who take advantage of this Early Registration will be able to bypass most lines during regular registration, leaving

the only thing left to do is to get the student’s schedule and photo I.D.. If your plans have changed, and your son or

daughter will not be attending Thornridge High School this year, please notify Lorna English in data processing at 708 271-

4440. Thornridge must release your student’s I.D number from the State of Illinois. If this isn’t done, your student will not be

accepted into another public institution (student’s are not allowed to have dual enrollment). Thank you in advance for your

patience during the registration process and we look forward to working with you and your student in the upcoming school

year.

Sincerely,

Steve Valant

Assistant Principal

T H O R N R I D G E H I G H S C H O O L 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue ● Dolton, IL 60419-2799

Residency Verification

Every Student, Every Year

If you have not already proven residency in the Thornridge attendance area this year, please be aware this is a requirement of District 205. Course requests will be removed for any student who has not verified residency. To insure that your child gets the courses he or she has requested, please come to Thornridge during our summer hours:

Residency in Room E108

Monday – Thursday Wednesday Evenings (month of July only) Saturdays (month of July only)

8:00 am – 2:00 pm 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Please contact Mr. Dunn at 271-4446 if you have any questions. The following documents are needed for residency verification:

Mortgage document, real estate tax bill or signed/notarized lease (landlord’s name, address and phone must be listed)

Two recent utility bills (gas, electric, water)

A picture ID with current address listed (Driver’s License, State ID)

Birth Certificate, Grammar School Transcript or diploma and Social Security card of student (incoming freshmen)

Guardians must show court documentation

DCFS Form 906, if applicable

All new students---- Medical Records-A copy of the 9th grade physical or more recent with a complete and up-to-date record of all immunizations including:

o 3 DPT/DT (last shot given within the last 10 years) o 2 Oral Polio (last one given after age 4) o 2 Measles o 1 Rubella o 1 Mumps o Hepatitis B series o Dtap o Incoming Freshmen Physical must also include a Diabetes Risk Assessment.

***The student’s class schedule will not be released until Medical Records are turned in to the School Nurse. ***

No fees are required to complete this process.

EARLY REGISTRATION DATES (Partial Registration)

Please note the following are Partial Registration days. You will be able do everything [complete residency

verification, see nurse, see social worker for fee waiver, pay school fees, submit lunch application, get

student handbook, locker assignment and bus assignment (if eligible to ride bus)] except get student’s

schedule and photo I.D . Those who take advantage of this Early Registration will be able to bypass these

lines during regular registration.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 22, 2015 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

REGISTRATION DATES (Full Registration)

Monday, August 3, 2015 10:00 am - 3:00 pm FRESHMEN & SENIORS ONLY 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Freshman Orientation (Picnic)

This picnic is an opportunity for incoming freshman to mix and mingle with staff and administration as well as get a sneak peak at the building they will be spending the next 4 years

in. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 8:00 am - 3:00 pm ALL STUDENTS Wednesday, August 5, 2015 12:00 noon - 7:00 pm ALL STUDENTS Thursday, August 6, 2015 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ALL STUDENTS Saturday, August 8, 2015 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ALL STUDENTS

LATE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

Monday, August 17 through Thursday, August 20, 2015 (3:00 pm - 6:00 pm) Please note that registration will ONLY occur from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm when student body is not in session. Therefore starting Tuesday, August 18th you will not be permitted to register

your child until classes have ended for the day.

All incoming freshmen must have taken the Explore Exam. If the student has not taken this exam, it will be given on Wednesdays, July 15th and 22nd @ THORNWOOD High School

(held in the Library), 17101 S. Park Avenue, South Holland, Illinois. Arrival time: 8:45 am / Testing time: 9:00 – 11:30 am. Student must arrive on time.

Call Brett Fickes at 708 225-4171 for more information.

FECHAS DE INSCRIPCION TEMPRANA(Inscripcion Parcial)

Por favor tomen nota de la fechas de inscripcion temprana. Usted podra completar lo siguiente(excepto recibir el

horario escolar del alumno y la identificacion): Verificacion de residencia, enfermera, trabajadora social, pago de

colegiatura, someter la forma para el almuerzo, asignacion de casillero(locker), horario de transporte escolar(si el

alumno es elegible para transporte escolar) y libro de guia y reglas para los alumnos. Si usted aprovecha estas fechas

de Inscripcion Temprana podra sobre pasar lineas en las fechas de inscripcion regular.

Martes, Julio 21, 2015 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Miercoles, Julio 22, 2015 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

FECHAS DE INSCRIPCION REGULAR

Lunes, Agosto 3, 2015 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PRIMER Y CUARTO año SOLAMENTE 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Orientacion para alumnos de Primer Ano(picnic) Freshman Orientation (Picnic) Este convivio dara la oportunidad para que los alumnos puedan convivir y conocer a los maestros y administradores.

Al mismo tiempo podran conocer el edificio/escuela a la que asistiran los proximos cuatro años.

Martes, Agosto 4, 2015 8:00 am - 3:00 pm TODOS LOS ALUMNOS

Miercoles, Agostot 5, 2015 12:00 noon - 7:00 pm TODOS LOS ALUMNOS

Jueves, Agosto 6, 2015 10:00 am - 3:00 pm TODOS LOS ALUMNOS

Sabado, Agosto 8, 2015 9:00 am - 2:00 pm TODOS LOS ALUMNOS

HORARIO DE INSCRIPCION TARDIA

Lunes, Agosto 17 a Jueves 20, 2015 (3:00 pm - 6:00 pm) SOLAMENTE habra incripciones durante el horario de 3:00 pm - 6:00pm, cuando los alumnos ya no esten

presentes. Por lo tanto no sera permitido inscribir a su hija/hijo hasta que las clases regulares del dia hayan terminado.

Todos los alumnos de primer ano deben tomar el examen Explore. Si el alumno no ha tomado este examen es admnistrado los Miercoles 15 y 22 en la secundaria THORNWOOD (Biblioteca), 17101 S. Park

Avenue, South Holland, Illinois. Horario de llegada: 8:45 am / Horario de Examen: 9:00 – 11:30 am. Alumnos deben llegar a tiempo.

Para mas informacion llamar a Brett Fickes al 708 225-4171.

INFORMATION ON FEES FOR REGISTRATION

The fees for the 2015-2016 school year are as follows:

Basic Fees for All Students- $155.00

Included in this $155.00 is a $15.00 activity/ ID fee, which includes admission to all home athletic contests,

selected school plays and copies of all student newspapers. The $15.00 cannot be waived for families on

ADC or families requesting family credit. The remaining fees are for book rental expenses.

Physical Education Uniforms and Locks for All Freshmen and New Students to Thornridge:

Gym Suit- $12.00

Gym Lock-$5.00

Athletic Fee (Optional)

Any student wishing to participate in the athletic program must pay a $50.00 sports participation fee. This

fee is mandatory and covers any/all sports the student chooses to join for the 2015-2016 school year. This

fee cannot be waived for families on ADC or families requesting family credit.

Driver Education Fee (Optional)

Students enrolled in Driver Education will be automatically assessed a $250.00 mandatory fee. This fee

cannot be waived for families on ADC or families requesting family credit.

Advance Placement Fee (Optional)

Students enrolled in an Advance Placement course will be automatically assessed an $91 fee per AP course

for the cost of the AP Exam. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch this $89 fee will be prorated at a lesser

amount.

Horticulture Lab Fee (Optional)

Students enrolled in Horticulture will be automatically assessed a $50.00 mandatory lab fee for materials.

This fee cannot be waived for families on ADC or families requesting family credit.

INFORMATION ON FEE PAYMENT

This year we will accept payment by cash, check or charge. All checks will be authorized by Telecheck. For

this process, the check must be imprinted with a number of 101 or higher. A valid driver’s license number

and valid phone number must be written on the check. No company checks will be accepted. We cannot

provide change written for more than the tabulated total for school fees.

Financial Assistance- Any student needing financial assistance must be accompanied by a parent or

guardian and will be directed to the Social Worker for processing.

Unpaid Bills- Any/All Senior fees must be paid prior to prom in order to participate in prom/graduation.

Refunds- Refunds will only be issued if there is a zero balance on the student’s account. Please allow 4-6

weeks for processing.

Credit Recovery/Twilight- To make up credits due to failed classes Thornridge offers two options that

meet after school from 3 – 5:30 p.m. twice per week. Any student who get 50-59% will qualify for PLATO

which is an on-line course led by an instructor that costs $80. If a student gets any percentage less than 50%

he/she will have to attend a traditionally taught credit recovery course with an instructor which cost $105.

More details are available from your student’s counselor upon request.

ID Cards- Students will receive their ID Cards on schedule pick-up day. All Thornridge Staff and students

are required to wear school IDs. The card must be presented to ride all school buses, enter the building,

enter class, check out material from the library, and to be admitted to the cafeteria and all school activities.

*Students who do not have their ID must purchase a temporary ID for $1 daily.

A replacement ID may be purchased for $5.

Students who do not have an ID card may be referred to their Dean.

ATHLETICS Before a student can participate in the Athletic Program, he/she must:

Turn in a physical exam report each year.

Freshmen: The school nurse must verify receipt of the school entrance physical.

Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors: Must use the gold physical card provided by Thornridge.

Turn in a signed parent permission sheet/ discipline code.

Pay the mandatory $50 Sports Participation Fee. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Meet all IHSA and District 205 academic requirements

Pay all fees.

ATHLETIC BUSES

Special athletic practice buses for all sports will be departing Thornridge on a regular basis. See coaches for

further details.

Athletic practice buses are for Fall Sports Only!

PARKING AT THORNRIDGE FOR 2015-2016

Student Drop-off and Pick-up- Parents dropping off or picking up students must do so at Door #10 located

on Champlain Street only.

Door #3 (Cottage Grove Ave, near Driver Ed. Range)- This area is restricted to authorized faculty parking

only. Student vehicles displaying a student parking sticker should park in the lot adjacent to Door #12 on

Champlain.

Door #2-(Cottage Grove Ave, near front of building)- This area will be restricted to staff parking only.

Student Parking- All students driving to school are to park on campus. Student vehicles displaying a

student parking sticker should park in the lot adjacent to Door #12 on Champlain. Students must purchase a

parking decal for $10 and display in the rear window driver’s side of the vehicle. Please see Mrs. Vaughn in

room C102-A to obtain a parking decal. Students/ visitors who park in unauthorized areas will be ticketed

and towed.

Parent/Visitor Parking- Parents driving to campus should use parking off Cottage Grove Ave. and park in

the Visitor Parking section near the Main Office. They should enter the building at Door #2 only.

Handicapped Parking spaces are available in front of the building (east lot). These spaces are reserved

for persons and vehicles authorized to park in handicapped spaces. Violators will be ticketed by the Dolton

Police Department.

BUS LOADING AND UNLOADING

Buses will load and unload on the west drive, outside of Doors #10 & 12.

Special Education buses load and unload on the east side of the building at Door #2.

CALCULATOR POLICY FOR MATH CLASSES

District 205 policy now requires every student taking a math course to have his/her own scientific

calculator. Students in Algebra II and above are required to have a graphing calculator.

The calculators are necessary for classwork, homework, quizzes and tests.

We do not require a specific model. We do recommend that you purchase a scientific calculator with

fraction capabilities. For graphing calculators, we recommend the Texas Instruments TI-83.

We have a limited number of calculators available for rent for $25 per year.

PARENT ADVISORY MEETINGS

All parents of Thornridge students are strongly encouraged to attend Parent Advisory Meetings each month

(beginning in September). On the second Tuesday of the month, meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. in the

Principal’s Conference Room. (Mrs. Felita Crayton (708) 225-4674 / Room B014A)

STUDENT ABSENCES

Student absences may be cleared by telephone. Calls should be made to the Attendance Office between 7:30

am and 1:00 pm on the day of the absence. Only a parent or legal guardian listed in the student’s profile

can call to excuse the student by contacting the Attendance Office.

Attendance Office …………………………………………………………..………708-271-4522 or 4523

*** If you know of a student who is attending Thornridge High School, but does not live in the Thornridge

attendance area, please call anonymously to 708-271-4400.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

To be successful in high school, students must be organized. For each of their classes, they need to know

what the assignments are and when they are due. By knowing these two items, students may then develop a

plan to complete their assigned work and projects. The student handbook provides the opportunity for

students to maintain an accurate record of assignments and their due dates. The handbook also provides

students with useful information about Thornridge High School including the dress code and discipline

policy. Every Thornridge student will be given a student handbook at schedule pick-up. Please make certain

that your student reads his/her student handbook. The information which it contains will also be helpful to

parents or guardians. Parents are encouraged to review the student’s handbook often.

***Parents will be required to attend a mandatory discipline presentation during registration. All

parents must attend registration.

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE School Year 2015 - 2016

HOME OF THE FALCONS

THORNRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, 15000 Cottage Grove, Dolton, IL

Principal, Mr. James M. Walton, Jr.

Parent Advisory Coordinator, Mrs. Felita Craton

(708) 271-4674

email: crayton.felita@district205.net

At Thornridge High School, we are committed to open and direct communication with the parents/guardians of our children. In addition to encouraging you to call any time you have a question or concern, we are seeking suggestions and input.

We will be holding monthly meetings with parents and community members. The meetings will be scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 -7:30 pm.

We are looking forward to a collaborative relationship in order to maintain and enhance an educational environment of excellence for our students.

Thornridge High School 2015-2016 School Year

PLEASE PRINT

Parent Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________

Home #: ______________________________________________ Cell #:________________________________________

Name(s) of Student(s): _________________________________________________________________________________

Year (Grade Level): ___________________________________________________________________________________

BY FILLING OUT THIS FORM YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH ALLOWING THE PARENT ADVISORY COORDINATOR

TO CALL AND REMIND YOU OF EACH MEETING.