Township High School District 211
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History of Bell Schedule James B. Conant High School Period Time James B. Conant High School 700 East Cougar Trail • Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169-3659 1 ..............8:15 - 9:05 (847) 755-3600 James B. Conant High School opened in 1964 as a 2 ..............9:10 - 10:00 freshman, sophomore, and junior campus for Schaumburg Dear Students and Parents, 3 ..............10:05 - 10:55 Lunch Township, as a part of Township High School District 211. The staff and administration of James 4 ..............11:00 - 11:50 Lunch Dr. James B. Conant — chemist, educator, and author who B. Conant High School welcome you to the 5 ..............11:55 - 12:45 Lunch gave his name to the school — was a leading authority 2017-2018 school year! Each year presents 6 ..............12:50 - 1:40 Lunch on teacher education. He was instrumental in developing an opportunity for our Cougar community to 7 ..............1:45 - 2:35 the comprehensive high school system that is used today. provide students extraordinary opportunities, 8 ..............2:40 - 3:30 innovative teaching, and exceptional learning 4:35 Late Bus (Tues.–Thurs.) Mission Statement experiences. 6:10 Evening Bus (Mon.–Fri.) As a comprehensive high school with a long-standing Conant High School opened in 1964, tradition of academic excellence, and was the first high school built within Late Start Bell Schedule the James B. Conant school community Schaumburg Township, and the third in District Period Time is committed to developing lifelong learners 211. It was named after James Bryant Conant, 8:15 - 9:30 Teacher Work Session who are able to employ critical thinking a chemist, educator, and leading authority on teacher education. Conant 1 ..............9:35 - 10:15 and problem solving skills serves students who reside on the east side of Schaumburg, the west side 2 ..............10:20 - 11:00 in an increasingly diverse global society. of Elk Grove Village, the northern Cook County section of Roselle, and the 3 ..............11:05 - 11:45 Lunch Southeast side of Hoffman Estates. 4 ..............11:50 - 12:30 Lunch Cougar School Song Conant High School’s students, staff and parents are committed to 5 ..............12:35 - 1:15 Lunch Cougars fight for dear old Conant High academic excellence and support one another during times of triumph 6 ..............1:20 - 2:00 Lunch For our alma mater cheer. and adversity. We depend on our entire school community to work 7 ..............2:05 - 2:45 Fight for Conant High School; never fear together to ensure a successful educational experience for our students. 8 ..............2:50 - 3:30 For victory is near. The calendar/handbook is a resource which not only provides you with 4:35 Late Bus (Tues.–Thurs.) When the going gets so rough and tough, important dates and information, but is a document that reflects the high 6:10 Evening Bus (Mon.–Fri.) We’ll never worry ’cause we got the stuff. expectations we have for ourselves and our students. Please take time to So fight, fight, fight for blue and white familiarize yourself with the calendar/handbook. Early Dismissal Bell Schedule And we’ll go to victory. We look for your continued support to make Conant High School a Period Time place where we demonstrate our care for others and strive for excellence. 1 ..............8:15 - 8:40 Cheer Together we can sustain a school environment that supports our students 2 ..............8:45 - 9:10 Conant High, fight, fight, never die in achieving the best possible academic outcomes and extracurricular 3 ..............9:15 - 9:45 Lunch Stand, cheer, go team, Victory’s near. experiences. Rough, tough, Conant High has the stuff 4 ..............9:50 - 10:20 Lunch 5 ..............10:25 - 10:55 Lunch Blue … White … Cougars … Fight! Sincerely, 6 ..............11:00 - 11:30 Lunch Team Name: Cougars Julie C. Nowak 7 ..............11:35 - 12:00 Colors: Blue, White, and Scarlet Principal 8 ..............12:05 - 12:30 Each student is assigned a Team by counselor. Please contact your student’s Team for attendance, academic issues, bus information, free lunch program questions, lost and found, work permit requests, safety concerns, student parking, or to contact your student’s counselor or administrator. RED TEAM...........Office 106...........(847) 755-3670 WHITE TEAM...........Office 104...........(847) 755-3671 BLUE TEAM...........Office 103...........(847) 755-3672 Ms. Ardell, Administrator Mr. Mocon, Administrator Mr. Catapano, Administrator Counselors: Counselors: Counselors: Ms. Hill, Mr. Leibman, Mr. Sobey, Mr. Wiley Mr. Altergott, Mr. Brown, Ms. Hernandez Mr. Bauer, Ms. Jones, Ms. Ulrich For Information … Often students and parents need specific information. Here is a handy checklist reference: Appeal/Grievance Procedures......Assistant Principal ............... 847 755-3615 Money Lost from Food Service Replacement of I.D. Card & Lanyard ..Main Office 100 .................... 847 755-3600 Bullying Hotline .............................................................................................3911 Vending Machine Malfunction ....Department ........................... 847 755-3680 School Activities Calendar ............Activities Director ................................. 3612 Club Information ............................Activities Director ................................. 3612 Night School/Summer School/ Guidance/ School Fee Issues .........................Assistant Principal/Main Office ........... 3612 Driver Education ............................Driver Education Office ....................... 3783 G.E.D. Test Information ..............Administration Building ........................ 6600 Sports Information .........................Athletic Director’s Office ...................... 3771 Guest Pass for Social Event .........Activities Director ................................. 3612 Pay for Lost Books ........................Teacher/Cashier/Main Office .............. 3600 Theft ...............................................Assistant Principal/Police Consultant .3660 Locker Issues ................................Team Room ......................................... 3600 Peer Mediation ..............................Team Room ......................................... 3617 Transcripts .....................................Registrar/Guidance Office .................. 3628 Medical Issues ...............................Nurse’s Office 105 ............................... 3662 Physical/P.E. Excuses ...................Nurse's Office 105 ............................... 3662 Vehicle Registration .......................Police Consultant ................................ 3660 Parking Issues ...............................Team Room ......................................... 3615 Refund on School Fees ................Cashier/Main Office ............................. 3600 Visitor’s Pass .................................Main Office 100 ................................... 3600 2017 -2018 High School District 211 Calendar First Semester Second Semester 2017 2018 Thursday, August 10 Teacher Institute –– No Classes Monday, January 8 Teacher Institute –– No Classes Friday, August 11 Teacher Institute –– No Classes Tuesday, January 9 Opening Day of Second Semester Monday, August 14 Opening Day of School Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day –– No School Monday, September 4 Labor Day –– No School Monday, February 19 Presidents’ Day –– No School Monday, October 9 Columbus Day –– No School Friday, March 23 Spring Vacation Begins at Close of School Tuesday, October 10 Teacher Institute –– No Classes Monday, April 2 Opening Day of School After Vacation Wednesday, November 22 Non-Attendance Day –– No School Tuesday, May 22 Conant High School Graduation Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day –– No School Friday, November 24 Thanksgiving Holiday –– No School Friday, May 25 Last Day of School Friday, December 22 End of First Semester Winter Vacation Begins at Close of School Opportunity – Our District values fostering a High School District 211 Value Statements comprehensive array of enrichment experiences to support all aspects of student development. Township High School District 211 serves the Academic Rigor – Our District values engaging educational needs of 11 communities in Palatine curriculum built upon high-quality educational Safety – Our District values safeguarding the welfare of and Schaumburg Townships through five high experiences to develop critical thinking. all by providing a positive and respectful environment. schools: Palatine, William Fremd, James B. Conant, Accountability – Our District values the charge of Wellness – Our District values cultivating the healthy Schaumburg, and Hoffman Estates; and two providing thorough and accurate information with all physical, social and emotional well-being of all. alternative schools: District 211 North Campus and shared stakeholders. Approved by the Board of Education: August 18, 2016 Higgins Education Center. Communication – Our District values an open exchange of information and perspectives. Statement of Compassion, Dignity and Respect – Our District values and honors the strengths and diversity of all individuals. Organizational Commitment Mission Statement Education and Learning – Our District values the We who serve the students and parents of Township High continuous pursuit of knowledge, preparation and School District 211 pledge our continued commitment to: readiness to pursue future endeavors. Township High School District 211 • demonstrate courtesy and patience in our dealings Efficiency –Our District values systemic measures