FACTS AT A GLANCE 2017-2018

JACOBS HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT SCHOOL Jacobs High School is directly aligned to District 300’s central mission: to ensure all students are college or ADMINISTRATION career ready upon graduation. THE SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY Jacobs High School is located in Algonquin, , a northwest suburb in southern McHenry County. Our school is approximately 7 miles north of the Interstate 90 and interchange. Algonquin has a population of 30,947, according to the United States Census. Barb Valle Principal Jacobs serves 2,175 students from the communities of Algonquin, Carpentersville, Lake in the Hills, and West Dundee. Our primary feeder pattern schools include Westfield Community School in Algonquin and Dundee Middle School in West Dundee. We celebrate our diverse student population:

White: 67.3% Black: 3% Hispanic: 18.4% Asian: 7.9% Mark Rasar Associate Principal American Indian: 0.2% 2+ Races: 3% Total Enrollment: 2,175 Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Low Income: 22% Disabilities: 12%

English Learners: 2% Homeless: 0.2%

Jacobs is part of District 300, the 6th largest school district in Illinois based on student enrollment. District 300 serves over 23,000 students and covers 118 Deborah Stout square miles in northern Illinois. The district includes 15 Associate Principal elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 kindergarten through 8th grade school, 1 early childhood center, and 1 alternative school. FAST FACTS

684 Students Earned Early College Coursework*

ACT DATA - CLASS OF 2017 488 JHS Illinois Graduates* English 21 20.5 Math 22 20.6

Reading 23 20.0

Science 22 20.6

Composite 22 20.8 91% Graduation SAT DATA - CLASS OF 2018 Rate JHS State National

Mean Score 1079 1018 996

Met Evidence Based Reading/Writing 76% 60% 57%

Met Math 51% 39% 35%

$8.5 Mil. Scholarship Post-Secondary Education Money Earned* 81% of Jacobs graduates were enrolled in post-secondary education within 16 months of graduation.

*Class of 2017 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS District 300 requires 26 credits for graduation.

English Eight Semesters (4.0 credits) Social Science Six Semesters (3.0 credits) Math Six Semesters (3.0 credits) Science Four Semesters (2.0 credits) Health One Semester (0.5 credits) Physical Education Seven Semesters (3.5 credits) Drivers Ed-Classroom One Semester (0.5 credits) Elective Classes (9.5 credits)

Strand 1 - Art/Performance Arts (1.0 credit) Strand 2 - Core Content Electives (1.0 credit) Strand 3 - Career Technology Education Electives (1.0 credit)

GRADING SYSTEM

A student’s grade point average (GPA) is reported in two different ways on his/ her transcript: weighted and non-weighted. The weighted GPA is calculated on a 6.5-point scale that is based on the level of each course. The non-weighted GPA is calculated on a 4-point scale and gives equal grade points to every course regardless of level.

All classes taken for a grade will count toward a student’s GPA. In a Pass/Fail course, a passing grade does not affect a student’s GPA; however, a failing grade will be figured into the student’s total GPA with a weight of zero.

WEIGHTED SCALE (OUT OF 6.5)

Course Category Level GPA A B C D F Advanced Placement _500 6.5 6.5 5.5 4.5 3.5 0 Honors _400 6.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 0 Advanced/Electives _300 & _800 5.5 5.5 4.5 3.5 2.5 0 General/Prep _200 5.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 0 The second digit in the course number indicates course level.

NON-WEIGHTED SCALE (OUT OF 4.0)

A B C D F 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0 INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

Advanced Placement (AP)

Jacobs High School offers Advanced Placement courses in American Government, Biology, Calculus AB and BC, AP Capstone Research Seminar, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science Principles, English Literature and Language, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Studio Art, Spanish, World History, and U.S. History.

Business Education, FCS, and Technology

Jacobs High School Offers four-year programs in the areas of Technology, Business, and Family Consumer Science that includes introductory and advanced courses taught in the district’s high schools and additional advanced courses taught at Elgin Community College. The programs enable students to meet both District 300 graduation requirements and the Illiniois Board of Higher Education entrance requirements, gain entry-level employment skills, and earn Elgin Community College credit.

District 300 Internship Program

This program maintains partnerships with industrial, business, professional, and/or service occupations of the Fox Valley area. The purpose is to make connections between school and work and to develop solid foundations in a trade or identified occupation. The program allows students hands-on career exploration and the opportunity to gain employment skills.

Dual Credit Opportunities

Dual Credit classes provide students with the opportunity to simultaneously earn high school and tuition-free college credits. Dual Credit opportunities at [name of high school] include:

Accelerate College: Dual credit Accelerated College Program provides qualified students the opportunity to attend Elgin Community College full-time during junior and senior year. To participate in this program, students must pass college placement tests and demonstrate a history of academic success. Students complete courses totaling 12-16 credit hours each semester that contribute to a Science, Applied Science in BNA Nursing, or Art Associates Degree.

Middle College: Seniors in the top 10% of their class can earn both high school and college credit at the same time by taking Elgin Community College courses.

Tech Prep Program: Tech Prep is “college prep” with a focus on career and technical programs. District 300 and Elgin Community College have a partnership to allow seniors to earn both high school and college credit. Students in this program attend ECC part-time during their senior year. PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER

The District 300 Pathways Program offers students unique pathways to college and career success. Completion of a pathway way will provide student with real world experience to thrive in college classrooms and compete for 21st century careers.

Jacobs High School offers the following pathways:

Digital Print and Production: Students learn design and production fundamentals and apply advanced techniques and tools in the field of digital and print production while preparing for a career field that includes printing equipment operators, media specialists, and print shop owners.

Graphic Design: Students create a body of work to present in a portfolio format while preparing for a career field that includes animators, graphic designers, and illustrators.

Information Technology and Computer Science: Students learn the fundamentals of computer science, including website design through HTML and procedural coding in Java while preparing for a career field that includes game developers, information technology engineers, and mobile app developers.

Website and Development: Students learn the fundamentals of design and development before implementing JACOBS HIGH SCHOOL advanced concepts to develop websites 2601 Bunker Hill Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 while preparing for a career as a media specialist, web architect, or web developer. d300.org/JHS

Learn more about District 300’s Pathway Programs at www.d300.org/Pathways