Libertyville High School 2016-2017 School Profile 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048 847-327-7000 www.lhswildcats.org CEEB Code: 142-620 Marina Scott, Ed. D., Principal Ole Stevens, Director of Student Services

Mission Statement The mission of Community High School District 128 is to provide quality educational opportunities for all students, including developing within each student: respectful, responsible and ethical attitudes and behaviors; an awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultures in our learning community and our world; an ability to think critically and solve problems; an ability to communicate effectively; an ability to appreciate and demonstrate creativity; a life-long desire to pursue knowledge. “Excellence is our Standard” Counseling Staff College Counselor Counselors Amy Belstra 847-327-7161 Kelly Angelos 847-327-7020 [email protected] [email protected] Scott Bogumil 847-327-7029 [email protected] College Assistant Sarah Kelly 847-327-7150 [email protected] Jennifer Lund 847-327-7017 John Mortillaro 847-327-7036 john. [email protected] [email protected] Judi Neuberger 847-327-7021 [email protected] Registrar Lauren Pothast 847-327-7028 [email protected] Caryl Page 847-327-7022 Nancy Stevens 847-327-7035 [email protected] [email protected]

District and Community Libertyville High School is located approximately 40 miles north of Chicago in Lake County. Community High School District 128 serves the communities of Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mettawa, Mundelein, Rondout and Vernon Hills, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas. LHS, along with Vernon Hills High School, is one of two, four-year comprehensive high schools in Community High School District 128 and ranks among the most challenging in Illinois and the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks LHS and VHHS among the top 21 Illinois high schools, and in the top 2% of all public high schools nationally. District 128 also was named to the College Board's 4th Annual Advanced Placement District Honor Roll. Recognition Libertyville High School is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education and is a member of IACAC, NACAC and the College Board. Libertyville High School is a 1990 recipient of the U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon of Excellence Award. Libertyville High School has received many honors including the School Search Bright A+ Award of Excellence and Bright Red Apple Award, the SchoolMatch “What Parents Want” Award, and being named to the U.S. News & World Report 2016 annual ranking of the Best American High Schools. LHS ranked #19 in the Washington Post’s 2016 “Top 25 Most Challenging High Schools in Illinois,” and was named the top public high school in Lake County by Chicago Magazine

(Sept. 2016). School LHS has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. The academic school year consists of two semesters, each divided into two grading periods. The school day is divided into eight 50-minute periods. Enrollment: Seniors 510 Juniors 524 Sophomores 508 Freshmen 454 Total 1,996 Faculty and Staff There are 163 certified faculty members at Libertyville High School, of which 146 hold a master’s degree or beyond. Five teachers hold doctorates. Sixteen LHS teachers are National Board Certified Teachers.

Class Rank and Disciplinary Records Class rank is not computed for students from Libertyville High School and District 128. District 128 counselors do not share student disciplinary records with post-secondary institutions. Marking System

Regular GPA: A = 4.0 Honors GPA: A = 4.5 Advanced Placement GPA: A = 5.0 B = 3.0 B = 3.5 B = 4.0 C = 2.0 C = 2.5 C = 3.0 D = 1.0 D = 1.5 D = 2.0 F = 0.0 F = 0.0 F = 0.0

Weighted and unweighted GPA is computed three times a year: at the end of each semester and at the end of the summer term. Calculations will be based on semester grades from all courses except Driver Education and Physical Education. The weighted GPA will be calculated on the weighted grade system above.

Transcript Codes:

EX = Exempt, no credit awarded P = Credit received for A, B, C, or D, but not computed into GPA I = Incomplete, no credit awarded R = Repeated for grade, no credit awarded, original grade does not show on transcript MX = Medically excused, no credit awarded W = Withdraw, no credit awarded, not computed into GPA NG = Audit, no credit awarded WF = Withdraw/failing, computed into GPA

Graduation Requirements Twenty-two credits are required for graduation. (1.0 credit = 1 year)

English 4.0 credits Consumer Education 0.5 credits -Writing* 2.0 credits Driver Education 0.5 credits Mathematics 3.0 credits Health Education 0.5 credits Science 2.0 credits Physical Education 0.5 credits per semester Social Studies 2.0 credits Fine & Performing Arts, International Language,

- Government 0.5 credits or Applied Arts 1.0 credits

- U.S. History 1.0 credits

*One credit must be an English course and one credit may be English or any other subject defined as a writing intensive course.

College Attendance Class Class Size College-Bound 4-Year 2-Year In-State Out-of-State Public Private 2016 494 96.0% 86% 10% 34% 65% 68% 30% 2015 479 96.9% 85% 12% 41% 59% 64% 34% 2014 478 97.9% 87% 11% 41% 59% 63% 37% ACT Scores Class Tested English Math Reading Science Composite Mid 50% Composite 2016 512 26.5 25.6 26.2 25.2 26.0 23-30 2015 505 26.0 25.5 25.9 24.8 25.7 22-29 2014 492 26.0 25.4 25.6 25.0 25.6 22-29 SAT Scores Class Tested Critical Reading Math Writing Mid 50% Critical Reading Mid 50% Math Mid 50% Writing 2016 52 631 661 615 580-690 590-740 530-690 2015 36 638 659 628 580-720 560-740 560-680 2014 52 615 634 602 530-690 550-710 510-680 National Merit Program Class Finalists Semifinalists Commended 2016 9 0 13 2015 4 1 19 2014 7 0 13 LHS has nine National Merit Semifinalists for the 2016-2017 school year. Advanced Placement Advanced Placement courses are offered in 33 subject areas. 2016 704 students took 1648 exams with 89.2% scoring 3 or better 2015 685 students took 1525 exams with 88% scoring 3 or better 2014 650 students took 1,310 exams with 89% scoring 3 or better

Core Curriculum Offerings at Libertyville High School College Preparatory Honors Advanced Placement English American Literature & Composition Freshman Literature & Composition Freshman Literature & Composition Honors AP English Language & Argumentation & Debate Journalism: School Newspaper/Drops of Ink World Literature & Composition Honors Composition Bible as Literature Literacy I, II, III AP English Literature & College Preparatory Writing Philosophy & Film Composition Creative Writing Science Fiction Discovering Modern Fiction Speech English Language Learner Class/Support World Literature and Composition English Literature International Languages Chinese I Chinese II, III, IV Honors AP Chinese IV French I, II French III, IV Honors AP French V Language German I German II, III, IV Honors AP German IV Latin I Latin II, III, IV Honors AP Latin IV Spanish I, II Spanish III, IV Honors AP Spanish Language & Culture Mathematics Advanced Algebra with Trig & Stats Intermediate Algebra II Algebra II Honors AP Calculus AB Algebra I, II Precalculus Calculus I Honors AP Calculus BC Algebra I Two Period Option Precalculus I Computer Science Honors AP Computer Science A Geometry Statistics Geometry Honors AP Computer Science Principles Informal Geometry Precalculus Honors AP Statistics Science Biology Human Genetics Biology Honors AP Biology Chemistry Human Physiology I, II Chemistry Honors AP Chemistry Conceptual Biology Physical Science Earth Science Honors AP Physics I and II Earth Science Physics AP Physics C Social Studies Current Issues Law Geography Honors AP European History ELL Government/ELL U.S. History Psychology U.S. History Honors AP Government Geography Sociology World History Honors AP Human Geography Government U.S. History AP Macroeconomics International Studies World History AP Psychology AP U.S. History AP World History Additional Curricular Offerings Applied Technology Advanced Technical Drawing Graphic Communications I, II PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design Architectural Design CAD Introduction to Computer Repair PLTW Principles of Engineering Automotive Technology I, II PLTW Digital Electronics Woodworking I, II Electronics I PLTW Engineering Design & Development Art AP Portfolio Computer Arts Studio Drawing & Printmaking Studio 2D Introduction to Art Darkroom Photo Studio Jewelry/Metalsmithing Studio 3D Introduction to Art Digital Photography I Painting Studio Ceramics Studio Digital Photography Studio Business Education Accounting I Fashion Marketing & Merchandising Sports & Entertainment Marketing Advanced Accounting Introduction to Business Technology Applications Advanced Accounting Honors Management Yearbook/Nautilus Business Mathematics Marketing Entrepreneurship Personal Finance Family and Consumer Sciences Advanced Foods Design Fashion and Interiors Preschool Clothing Construction Foods I Specialty Foods Consumer Management Infant Development Music Bel Canto Concert Chorale Symphonic Winds Chamber Orchestra Honors Concert Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Strings Chorale Electronic Music Symphony Orchestra Wind and Percussion Concert Band Guitar I/II Wind Ensemble Honors Concert Choir Symphonic Band Physical Welfare CrossFit Health Total Body Fitness Dance I, II, III Integrated Physical Education Weight Training & Conditioning Driver Education Lifeguard Training Yoga Pilates Fitness Exercise Physiology Outdoor Adventure Education Fr./So./Jr./Sr. Phys. Ed. Sports Medicine & Athletic Training Theatre Arts Acting Studio Introduction to Theatre Theatre Technology Members of the Libertyville High School Class of 2016 were enrolled at the following four-year and two-year colleges: American Academy of Art Lawrence Technological University University of Cincinnati American University Lincoln College (Lincoln) University of Cincinnati Blue Ash/Clermont Arizona State University Lipscomb University University of Colorado at Boulder Asheville-Buncombe Tech Comm. College Loras College University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Auburn University Loyola University Chicago University of Dallas Augustana College Marquette University University of Dayton Aurora University Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Denver Ball State University Miami University, Oxford University of Illinois at Chicago Baylor University Michigan State University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Belmont University Milwaukee School of Engineering University of Kansas Bowling Green State University Missouri University of Science and Tech University of Kentucky Bradley University New York University University of Massachusetts, Amherst Brigham Young University North Dakota State College of Science University of Michigan Brigham Young University, Idaho Northeastern University University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Butler University Northern Illinois University University of Mississippi California Polytechnic State University Northern Michigan University University of Missouri Columbia Carleton College Northwestern University University of Nebraska at Lincoln Carthage College Ohio University University of New Hampshire at Durham Case Western Reserve University Oklahoma City University University of Northern Colorado Central Oregon Community College Olivet Nazarene University University of Northern Iowa Clemson University Otis College of Art and Design University of Notre Dame Cleveland State University Palm Beach State College University of Oregon College of Lake County Pennsylvania State University University of Pittsburgh Colorado Mesa University Pepperdine University University of Redlands Colorado School of Mines Providence College University of Rochester Colorado State University Purdue University University of San Diego Columbia College Chicago Robert Morris University Illinois University of South Carolina Cornell University Rochester Institute of Technology University of Southern California Creighton University Rowan University University of St. Thomas Denison University Saint Louis University University of Tennessee, Knoxville DePaul University San Diego State University University of Virginia Dixie College Seattle Pacific University University of Washington Drake University Southern Illinois University, Carbondale University of Wisconsin, Madison Duke University Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Eastern New Mexico University, Portales Southern Methodist University University of Wisconsin, Parkside Fashion Institute of Technology Southern Virginia University University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Florida State University St. Norbert College University of Wisconsin, Whitewater Grand Valley State University St. Olaf College Virginia Tech High Point University Texas Christian University Washington and Jefferson College Hillsdale College The Ohio State University Washington University in St. Louis Hobart Institute of Welding Technology The University of Akron West Virginia University Hope College The University of Alabama Western Illinois University Illinois Institute of Technology The University of Arizona Western Kentucky University Illinois State University The University of Iowa Western Michigan University Illinois Wesleyan University The University of Memphis Wittenberg University Indiana University at Bloomington The University of Montana, Missoula Xavier University Indiana University-Purdue University The University of Oklahoma Indiana Wesleyan University Tufts University International Matriculation Iowa State University United States Military Academy - Army Franklin University Switzerland Johns Hopkins University Universal Technical Institute King's College London, England Kent State University University of California, Berkeley McGill University, Canada Kettering University University of California, Davis University of British Columbia, Canada Knox College University of California, Los Angeles Waseda University School, Tokyo Lake Forest College University of California, Santa Barbara

Members of the Class of 2016 completed 2,449 applications to 410 different colleges and universities and were accepted at 341 different colleges. They are attending 159 different colleges in 39 states.