Welcome SequoitS Class of 2018

AdministrationMr. Bradford Hubbard-Principal

Ms. Aryan Haren-Assistant Principal-Curriculum & Instruction

Mr. Omar Rodriguez-Assistant Principal-Student ServicesMr. Steven Schoenfelder-Assistant

Principal-Athletics/Buildings & GroundsMs. Janet Frichtl-Director of Special Education

Ms. Pat McGuigan-Dean of StudentsMr. Wilbur Borrero-Dean of Students

Program Objective• Tonight we will review information about…

• Registration• Enrollment• Involvement• Course Offerings• Scheduling• Naviance• Expectations

• Behavior• Attendance & Timely Arrival

Registration & Enrollment

• Contents of Tonight’s Packet• Agenda• EXPLORE Results• Course & Activity Guide• Student Information Form*• World Language Flyer• School Map• “Steps Towards College”• Homework Tips• Feedback Form

Registration & Enrollment

• Student Verification Sheet

• Student Fee Sheet

• Emergency Treatment Consent Form

• Medication Consent Form

• Health History Information

• Freshman Health Packet

• General Permission Form

• Sex Offender Letter

• Release of Records Form

• 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

English I Honors (EXPLORE Reading

17+ and English 17+; writing

sample)

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 StudiesRequired 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

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:• German I & II• Spanish I, II, III• Spanish III Honors• Spanish IV• Spanish IV Honors

Career & Technical Education

• Department Chair:• Ms. Susie Soukup

• Program is divided into four areas of study:1. Business Education

• *Consumer Education2. Career Programs (LCHD)3. Family & Consumer

Science4. Technology Information

• Courses Open to Freshman:• 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• Department Chair:

• Ms. Wanda Teddy

• Program is divided into three areas of study:1. Visual Arts2. Theatre3. Music

• Courses Open to Freshman:• 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.• Enrollment priority is issued to upper classmen.

Courses & CreditsCourses Graduation

Requirement by Credit Hours (Semesters)

College Requirement by Semester

Math 3 (6 Semesters) 8English 4 (8 Semesters) 6Science 2 (4 Semesters) 6

Social Studies 3 (6 Semesters) 6World Language 0 4

Fine Arts .5 (1 Semester) VariableIllinois Elective Credit 1 (2 Semesters) 0

Health .5 (1 Semester) 0PE 3.5 (7 Semesters) 0

Traffic Safety .5 0Consumer Ed. .5 0

PSAE NAGraduation

Requirement a Minimum of 22.5

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.

1. Study Hall2. Global Studies3. Integrated Math I Extended4. Lunch/Study Hall5. Physical Science6. Extended Math I Support7. 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.

1. Global Studies2. Reading Improvement3. Integrated Math I4. Lunch/Study Hall5. Physical Science6. Wood Tech (Semester 1)/Art 2D (Semester 2)7. English I8. 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.

1. Physics Honors2. Health (Semester 1)/P.E. (Semester 2)3. Spanish 14. Lunch/Study Hall5. Global Studies6. Integrated Math Honors7. English I8. 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

• 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…