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The VIKING VOICEA newsletter for School District 233 families

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Homewood-FlossmoorCommunity High School

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EOS, a national education non-profit based in Washington, D.C., isspearheading the Lead Higher Initia-tive in coordination with the U.S. De-partment of Education and theCollege Board. e mission of the ini-tiative is to expand AP enrollment

numbers of historically under-repre-sented students, defined as low-in-come and students of color. Results from surveys of H-F stu-

dents and staff from this past semesterare being used to create Student In-sight Cards on current juniors andsophomores. e cards will be used to 

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Advanced Academics Showcase: Jan. 19

H-F’s ADVANCED-LEVEL COURSES

Advanced Placement• Art History• Biology• Calculus AB• Calculus BC• Chemistry• Computer Science A• Computer Science Principles• Economics• English Language & Composition• English Literature & Composition• Environmental Science• European History• French Language & Culture• Human Geography• Music Theory• Physics 1• Physics 2• Physics C• Psychology• Spanish Language & Culture• Statistics• Studio Art• U.S. Government & Politics• U.S. History• World History

International Baccalaureate• Art SL• Economics SL• English Language & Literature 1 HL• English Language & Literature 2 HL• French SL• Math 1 – Calculus AB HL• Math 1 – Calculus BC HL• Math 2 Advanced Math Topics HL• Music SL• Physics 1 HL• Physics 2 HL• Spanish SL• Theory of Knowledge 1• Theory of Knowledge 2

Media, Visual & Performing Arts (MVP)Academy• Aesthetics & the Creative Process

Across the Arts• Collaborative Arts Seminar

Project Lead the Way• Civil Engineering & Architecture• Digital Electronics• Engineering Design & Development• Introduction to Engineering Design• Principles of Engineering

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HFU Workshops forParents

• Senioritis 101: Successfullynavigating the final semester

of senior yearWednesday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m. • TLCKeeping seniors motivated andhaving a clear understanding of

expectations can help makeyour student’s last few monthsof high school an enjoyable and

memorable time. Also, learnabout student safety and

parental liabilities from an at-torney’s perspective, regarding

prom & graduation events.

• College Planning for JuniorsWednesday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. • MACollege admissions officers willgive you a first-hand look at avariety of post-secondary op-tions and provide insight into

the ins & outs of college searchand selection.

• H-F Library Resources: Sup-porting student success 24/7Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7:15 p.m. • LLearn how to use Noodle Tools

and how to search the morethan 20 databases and e-book

collections that are available foryour students.

L - Library • MA - Mall AuditoriumTLC - Teaching & Learning Center

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Summer School: Registration begins Jan. 28

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Principal Search Update

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New Courses for 17-18

Applied Academics• Engineering Design & DevelopmentThis is the capstone course for H-F’s

Project Lead the Way curriculum.

Fine Arts• Aesthetics & the Creative Process

Across the Arts - MVP AcademyExplore the fundamentals of the aes-

thetic experience through observation,discussion & analysis.

• Collaborative Arts Seminar

- MVP AcademyStudy the art of collaboration, while

honing your individual craft.

• Digital Art ConcentrationThis is an advanced-level art course for

Photography or Graphic Design stu-dents who want to continue their art.

• Digital Film Study 2Students in this class will work as aproduction crew, while altering their

roles on the team.

Mathematics• Calculus - Honors

This course is for students who want tocontinue studying mathematics, but are

not prepared for AP Calculus AB.

Physical Education/Health• Beginning Dance

Journey through the history and per-formance of various dance styles, in-

cluding Ballet, Jazz and Modern.

Social Science• U.S. Government & Politics

• U.S. Government & Politics - VirtualCivics is a newly required course for

the Class of 2020 and beyond. Both anin-class and virtual one-semester for-

mat will be offered next year.

World Language• Mandarin Chinese 3

This course will expand your profi-ciency in the four language skills of lis-

tening, speaking, reading & writing.

Course Registration: 2017-18 School Year

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CS — Campus Store • E1 — Room E1 South • HFL — H-F Library • JHS — James Hart School • MA — Mall Auditorium • M1 — Room M1 SouthNC — North Cafeteria • NG — North Gym • PJH — Parker Junior High School • SB — South Building • SC — South Cafeteria

SDCR — South District Conference Room • TLC — Teaching & Learning Center

January 2017For a complete calendar of events presented by day, week or month, visit w w w . h f h i g h s c h o o l . o r g / e v e n t s / j a n u a r y 2 017 /

New Year’s DayObserved

(Offices closed)

PLC DAY

HFU Workshop:Senioritis 1017 p.m. E1

H-F Presentation7 p.m. PJH

Scholastic BowlInvitational8 a.m.-5 p.m.

SB

Tri-District Orchestra Concert

7 p.m. MA

Tri-District BandConcert

7:45 p.m. MA

W I N T E R B R E A K

H-F FoundationMeeting

5:30 p.m. SDCR

Institute Day(Teachers return;No classes)

Welcome back,students!

Turnabout Dance tickets now on sale - CS

H-F SteppersShowcase6:30 p.m. MA

HFU Workshop:College Planningfor Juniors &Their Parents7 p.m. MA

OperationSnowflake

6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.SB

Summer SchoolRegistration8 a.m.-Noon NC

Student of theQuarter Breakfast7:30 a.m. TLC

50-min. Day 50-min. Day

New Year’s Day

50-min. Day 50-min. Day

Dr. MLK, Jr. Day(No classes; offices closed)

Office Hours:8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Office Hours:8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Office Hours:8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Office Hours:8 a.m.-3 p.m.

H-F Presentation7 p.m. JHS

Auditions:Choir Chimes 3:15 p.m. M1

H-F Board of Education Meeting7:30 p.m. HFL

2nd Annual Pursuing theDream

Celebration7 p.m. MA

Rachel’s Challenge8:30 a.m. MA

Advanced Academics Showcase

6:30 p.m. MA & SB

Opa-PaloozaBand Live &Silent Auction6 p.m. SC

T u r n a b o u t D a n c e C o u r t V o t i n g O n l i n e t h i s w e e k

James Hart vs.Parker Girls Volleyball5 p.m. NG

AP Exam signup begins in CS

Tri-District ChoralFestival

7:30 p.m. MA, SC

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CS — Campus Store • DO — Deans’ Office • GSU — Governors State University • HFL — H-F Library • MA — Mall Auditorium • M1 — Room M1 SouthNG — North Gym • SB — South Building • SB-E — South Building E Wing • SB-G — South Building G Wing • SC — South Cafeteria

SDCR — South District Conference Room • SSC — South Suburban College • TF — Tuscany Falls, Mokena • TLC — Teaching & Learning Center

SWSC Art Show9 a.m.-Noon GSU

PLC DAY

Speech RegionalShowcase6:30 p.m. MA

Solo/EnsembleVocal Concert6 p.m. M1-M3

Incoming Freshmen ParentOrientation

6 & 7 p.m. MA & SC

HFPA Meeting6 p.m. TLC

Winter Jazz BandConcert7 p.m. MA

HFU Workshop: Library Resources7:15 p.m. HFL

IHSA SpeechSectionals

7 a.m.-7 p.m. SB

ACT Testing8 a.m. SB-G

Jazz Festival8 a.m.-6 p.m. SSC

Turnabout Dance8-11 p.m. TF

Presidents’ Day(No classes;offices closed) H-F Board of

Education Meeting7:30 p.m. HFL

Careers inSTEM Night

6:30-9 p.m. SB-E

February 2017For a complete calendar of events presented by day, week or month, visit w w w . h f h i g h s c h o o l . o r g / e v e n t s / f e b r u a r y 2 017 /

New FacesTheatre:

A Wrinkle in Time7 p.m. MA

FPAC CommunityPancake Breakfast8 a.m.-Noon SC

Incoming Fresh-men Registration8 a.m.-3 p.m. SB

New Faces Theatre:A Wrinkle in Time

7 p.m. MA

Play Info Meeting3:15-4 p.m. MA

Solo/EnsembleStrings/PianoConcert6 p.m. SB

Auditions: Spring Play: Bob,A Play in 5 Acts3:15-6 p.m. MA

Callbacks: Spring Play: Bob,A Play in 5 Acts3:15-6 p.m. MA

Semester 2Academic

Level ChangeDeadline

James Hart vs.Parker Boys Volleyball5 p.m. NG

Last day to purchaseTurnabout Dance

tickets - CS

Turnabout Dance guest forms due - DO

H-F FoundationMeeting

5:30 p.m. SDCR

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