Parent NewsletterJohn Hersey High School

Principal’s Message

Quarter 1 Vol. 17 2018-2019 jhhsparentnewsletter@d214.org

Biliteracy Test

Broadcast Students Get Hands-on Experience at Frontier DaysIf you attended Frontier Days this year, you noticed a big change to their concert performances. A 20-foot change to be ex-act. For the first time, Frontier Days partnered with Go-Vision to bring its patrons a new look to their concert performanc-es. Frontier Days Co-Chairman, Pat Peery, said “Hersey’s broadcast team did an excellent job.” “The audience loved see-ing the entertainers on the screen and made it much easier as the crowd for the Main Stage can be up to 10,000 people and more in the evening,” she continued. Hersey’s broadcast students used a three-camera setup to feature Dennis Quaid and the Sharks, the BoDeans, and Lonestar. An experience like this cannot be replicated in the classroom and is what makes it so spe-cial. Hersey students were extremely grateful that Frontier Days trusted them with such an extensive role at this year’s fest.

Open HouseAll-American

NickNocitaNamedAll-AmericanDiver

SeniorNickNocita(Classof2019)hasbeennamedasamemberofthe2017-2018NISCA/SPEEDOAll-AmericanDiveTeam.Nickhadtoundergoarigorousselectionprocessthatincludedsubmissionofvideosofseveraldivesdoneduringthecompetitionseason.Thesediveswerejudgedbyapanelofnationaljudges,andthesescoreswerecombinedwithotherrequirementstoproducearankingusedtoselecttheteam.NickisthefirstdiverinthehistoryofHersey'sprogramtoreceiveAll-Americanstatus.

Academic Support

ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)

The Academic Resource Center is the central location for all your academic and

technology needs. The ARC hours are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM

TEACHERS

Teachers are available for extra help Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:20AM-8:10AM or by appointment.

STAFF TUTORS

Staff tutors are available for English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World

Languages most periods of the day in the Academic Resource Center (ARC).

Students simply check in with the Tutor Coordinator who will help them get to the

right staff member.

PEER TUTORING We have 35 peer tutors available for

English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages help during lunch hours (4,5,6) in the Academic Resource Center (ARC). Students simply check in with the Tutor Coordinator who will help them get

to the right peer tutor.

TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK Need help with technology or help with

your iPad? Our Technology Help Desk is open every day from

7:30AM-3:15PM in the ARC. Any questions call 718-4901 or

jhhelpdesk@d214.org

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Main Office: (847) 718-4800

Administration

Principal: Gordon Sisson 4810 Associate Principal: Joseph Krajacic 4812 Associate Principal: Ron Kiolbassa 4814 Assistant Principal-Student Activities: John Novak 4818

Deans Jennifer Korakakis (A-L): 4805 Matthew Norris (M-Z): 4806

Division Heads Math/Science: Dawn Francis 4922 English/Fine Arts: Patty Grow 4887 World Language/Social Science/ELL: Tom Smith 4893 PE/CTE: Dan Ludwigsen 4831 Special Education: Genny Rosenberg 4886

Attendance Office (847) 718-4801, 4802, 4803

JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL

ACADEMIC SUPPORTS

FOR STUDENTS

2018-2019

Assessment Info

High School abbreviations: Buffalo Grove = BG, Elk Grove = EG, John Hersey = JH, Prospect = P, Rolling Meadows = RM, Wheeling = W

Township High School District 214 Assessments 2018-2019

District 214 administers assessments to its students to provide them, their parents, and their high schools’ staff with performance information. The information is used for: • Placement in appropriate courses • Identifying the need for additional instruction • Monitoring student growth • Determining the extent to which students are meeting

district and state standards • Providing information to enrich the curriculum and

instruction • Providing information for making post-secondary

educational and vocational decisions District 214 is committed to: • Providing frequent, purposeful, appropriate, and fair

assessments accompanied by timely feedback • Helping students and parents make good use of

assessment data in their decision making processes • Helping district staff understand and effectively utilize

assessment data Township High School District 214 coordinates district-wide assessment programs for high school students. 1. State of Illinois Assessment Program that complies with

the requirements of the State Board of Education. 2. College-Bound Assessments aid students in making

decisions with regards to their college plans. These are assessments such as the National ACT and SAT where students register for the test online.

This pamphlet describes the assessments, target population, date and place for each assessment. Current fees shown for optional tests are subject to change. Testing Accommodations If your student requires accommodations for testing under an IEP or 504 plan and will register for one of the optional assessments, please contact the counselor or case manager in your school at the beginning of the school year to learn how to apply for accommodations for the specific tests. State of Illinois Assessment Program PSAT 8/9 A state funded PSAT 8/9 assessment will be administered to all high school freshmen. The PSAT 8/9 is one of the assessments in the College Board’s SAT Suite of Assessments and measures the knowledge and skills that research shows are most essential for college and career readiness and success, at the level of content and skill appropriate for 8th and 9th grade. The assessment includes Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. Visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/ for more information.

PSAT 8/9 cont. Target Population: 9th grade students Date: April 9, 2019 Locations: BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W, TAFV, and Vanguard PSAT 10 A state funded PSAT 10 assessment will be administered to all high school sophomores. The PSAT 10 is one of the assessments in the College Board’s SAT Suite of Assessments. The PSAT 10 measures the knowledge and skills that research shows are most essential for college and career readiness and success. The assessment includes Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. Visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/ for more information. Target Population: 10th grade students Date: April 9, 2019 Locations: BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W, TAFV, and Vanguard SAT State Testing A state-funded SAT assessment will be administered to all high school juniors. This in-school administration will include the optional writing test. See below, under College Bound Assessments, for more information about the SAT. All 11th grade students must take the SAT to become a 12th grade student, as well as to receive a regular high school diploma. Target Population: 11th grade students Date: April 9, 2019 Locations: BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W, Newcomer Center, TAFV, Vanguard, and YAP. Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is a state required science assessment that will be administered to students enrolled in Biology I. The assessment is aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards for Science incorporating the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Visit http://www.isbe.net/assessment/isa.htm for more information. Target Population: Students in Biology I (typically 9th grade) Dates: March/April 2019 Locations: BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W, Newcomer Center, TAFV, Vanguard, and YAP. Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs) is a standard-based English Language Proficiency Test that tests students in the four language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Target Population: All Students in the ELL Program Dates: January/February 2019 Locations: BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W, Newcomer Center, TAFV, Vanguard and YAP. ‘18 - ‘19 CalendarAthletic Shoe Drive

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Controversial Issues in the ClassroomTownship High School District 214’s primary mission is to enable all students to learn the skills, acquire the knowledge, and develop the behaviors necessary for them to reach their full potential as citizens who can meet the challenges of a changing society. In a democracy that openly confronts acute and pressing political, social, economic, and moral problems, it is likely that such issues will be evident in classrooms. Discussions about these issues provide students with the type of learning experience that will help prepare them to meet the challenges of a global changing society.

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Failure to Pay School FeesPrivileges will be withheld due to overdue school fees and obligations including, but are not limited to, such items as: release of official transcripts/records; prom tickets; parking passes; discretionary purchases such as yearbooks; delay of next year’s registration. Students who qualify for a fee waiver are not exempt from overdue obligations and fines.

Choral Fall GalaSilent auction & fashion show with students performing

your favorite songs from the 70’s!

Save the Date:

Sunday, October 28th 1 1-3 pm Cotillion Ballroom, Palatine, IL

See reverse side for additional info

JHHS Choral Department presents:

2018 Fall Gala

That '70sShow

College/Career NewsProtection PlanNJROTC

NJROTC Summer Activities spur Husky Interest

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) is a leadership program open to all D214 students, Leadership principles, personal development, and human behavior are included in the NJROTC curriculum, but it is during the hands-on experience gained in extracurricular activities and service where students realize what it means to be a leader. Incoming Husky freshman Ethan Maverick Nguyen, Sydni Linke, and Nathan Johnson attended the voluntary New Cadet Orientation where they could observe cadets putting the hands-on concept to the test. Over a period of three days, the freshman participated in cadet led activities including drill, classroom instruction, orienteering and firearms familiarization and safety. Freshman were also able to participate in a field trip to the Oshkosh Airshow, the Chicago Air and Water Airshow, community service for the Prospect fire victims, a visit to the Pritzker Museum in Chicago, and a visit USCG Station in Calumet and cruise aboard the naval training vessel Manatra. This year cadets have set a full schedule of learning opportunities including overnight field trips and extracurricular teams such as drill, academic, marksmanship, physical fitness, drone, and cyber teams. According to Cadet Commander Thomas Brautigam, “Leading is not just to command individuals but to have the integrity to make the right decision and to take the initiative to get things done.”

NJROTC is not a military recruiting program. It is a District 214 elective class taught by District employees and held at Wheeling High School. The program goals are to develop more informed and responsible citizens while helping students succeed in school, careers, or college. The citizenship, service, responsibility, and the accomplishment of cadets are part of a meaningful and relevant education that will prepare them to realize their full potential. JHHS students are bussed to Wheeling High School on Wednesday nights from from 4:30 to 8:30. Though the extra homework is minimal, cadets are eligible for a PE waiver in order to manage their study time. Interested students can sign-up for NJROTC with their counselor or contact the instructors at 847-718-7116 for more information.

NJROTC cadets sailed aboard the naval training ship Manatra to USCG Station Calumet.

PSAT/NMSQTParent Notification

ASBESTOSHAZARDEMERGENCYRESPONSEACT

InaccordancewiththeAsbestosHazardEmergencyResponseAct(AHERA)andtheIllinoisAsbestosAbatementAct(105ILCS105/),youarebeingnotifiedthatallDistrict214facilitiescontainvariousamountsandtypesofasbestos-containingbuildingmaterials(ACBM).Thesematerialsdonotposeanyhazardtoindividualsunlessthematerialsaredisturbed.TheDistrictmaintainscompliancewithallapplicablegovernmentalandregulatoryasbestosrulesandregulations.TheDistrictalsomaintainscompliancewiththeIllinoisDepartmentofPublicHealth(IDPH)andCookCountyDepartmentofPublicHealth(CCDPH)guidelinesforoperationsandmaintenanceactivities.TheDistrictroutinelyperformsoperationsandmaintenanceactivities,requiredinspections,andsurveillanceactivitiestoverifythatthematerialsarebeingmanagedaccordingtoIDPHandCCDPHguidelines.TheBuildingandGroundsDepartmentofeachindividualfacilityandtheDistrictOperationsDepartmenthaveonfilecopiesoftheAHERAManagementPlansthatdescribethelocationsofallACBM.ThesePlansareavailableforinspectionduringregularbusinesshours.ContacttheDirectorofOperationsformoreinformationat(847)718-7619.PESTICIDEAPPLICATIONNOTIFICATIONREGISTRYAllDistrict214facilitiespracticeIntegratedPestManagementtominimizetheuseofanypesticidesonschoolgrounds.TheStructuralPestControlAct(225ILCS235/)andtheLawnCareProductsApplicationandNoticeAct(415ILCS65/)requirespublicschoolstonotifyparents/guardiansandschoolemployeesatleast48hours(twobusinessdays)priortoanypesticideapplicationsonschoolgrounds.Theterm“pesticide”includesinsecticides,herbicides,rodenticidesandfungicides.Thenotificationrequirementextendstobothindoorandoutdoorpesticideapplications.Excludedfromthenotificationrequirementareantimicrobialssuchasdisinfectants,sanitizersordeodorizers,insecticidebaitsandrodenticidebaits.Pesticideapplicationnotificationcanbeincludedinnewsletters,bulletins,calendarsand/orothercorrespondencecurrentlypublishedbyeachschoolandtheDistrict.AllDistrict214facilitieshaveestablishedaregistryofindividualswhowishtobespecificallynotifiedofpesticideapplicationsonschoolgrounds.Tobeincludedinthisregistry,pleasecontactyourstudent’sindividualschoolorprogramformoreinformation.